What I Wore: Monday Morning

Really, this could be any Monday morning. And they say there isn’t truth in fashion blogging. Well, if you can call this a fashion blog. But here it is, folks: what an average stay-at-home-mom wears on an average day. An average day when I go out, that is. You don’t want to see what I wear when I stay home all day. Really, you don’t.

My favourite part of this outfit is the scarf, hands down. I hunted for a scarf like this (large waffle knit, not scratchy, infinity style, under $15) for what seemed like months, but more likely was a week or two. It was frustrating, I tell you! I finally found one that matched 90% of my specifications, minus the colour. I wanted black and found this burgundy colour … which turned out to be surprisingly versatile. The universe provides what you didn’t even know you wanted!

What I Wore: Mommy Business

The title says it all: this skirt cost a whopping $1.50 on the clearance rack at Old Navy. I’m digging the faded chambray, and the elastic waistband (though not the fact that said waistband is perpetually twisting the wrong way). Paired with flannel tights, it’s a feasible option for the days when I simply. cannot. wear. pants. yet. again. Dramatic pause for effect.

I’m also digging this field jacket, also from Old Navy. I was eyeing the J. Crew version a while back, but couldn’t justify the price. This was a literal fraction of the price (like, 1/8 or something), and it looks pretty good. I’ve gotten a surprising amount of wear out of it already, most of it in Vancouver. I’m excited for the possibilities, come spring.

What I Wore: Non-Memorable Outing (I Already Forgot)

So, I bought this bird-print blouse on eBay for $5 (shipping included). It came from China, obviously. I bought it for the print, and the quality is what you would expect for a shirt that costs $5. And by that, I mean that it’s on par with stuff you’d find at H&M, Forever 21, and the like. Staticky polyester. But hey, it was $5. And it was probably made in the same factory as clothes from the aforementioned brands. Do I feel guilty about feeding the cheap-fashion machine? Yep, a little bit.

On the other hand, I feel pretty good about the blazer. I missed out on a $25 Talula Exeter blazer at my local consigment shop because it was a size too small. Wah wah! I wanted the boyfriend-blazer look, but didn’t fancy the price tag at Aritzia. Luckily, I stumbled on another one, in my size, on Kijiji. Always look on Kijiji, folks! I love a nice feel-good ending.

P.S. in case you’re wondering, no, I haven’t lost my mind. I wore those shoes for the photo only; but I figured that no one wants to see my oh-so-unattractive-but-practical winter footwear. Right? Right.