Hi Ho Silver.....Jeans

Silver Jeans.....I wore them in college.....I wear them now! 


There is something about this brand that keeps me coming back for more.  With a variety of styles and fits, Silver jeans give you numerous options.  I like that they come in "high" or "low" rise, straight leg, boot cut, skinny, bell bottoms and flare....... not to mention different colors and washes. 



The price is anywhere from $75 - $110......while most styles are around $80-$90ish.  Of course, if you can find them on sale they will be significantly less.  :) 

Where can you find Silver Jeans?   Nordstrom, Macy's, Buckle, Maurice's and Amazon to name a few!





Next time you need a new pair of "go to" jeans, I would suggest giving this brand a try.  Like ANY brand you will find pairs that you dislike, but I am confident you may find something that suits your fancy.  :)

SWIMSUITS a.k.a. small overpriced pieces of fabric

It's cold and rainy here in Eburg, I'm trying to stay positive.....summer is just around the corner, and warm weather brings out one of my most dreaded pieces of clothing........(cue the scary music....da...da....da SWIMSUITS).


Can I just start by asking who the heck invented the woman's swim attire?  No doubt it was a MAN! What woman in her right mind would attach 4 tiny triangular pieces of fabric to form a bikini? Goodness....I'm seriously getting irritated just thinking about it.  :)  Are there any other women out there who, like me, wish that a tank top and shorts were the norm?  :)

How many times have you looked through a Victoria's Secret Catalog, found a really cute swimsuit/bikini, ordered it, tried it on and immediately went on a crash diet?  Weird?  It looked amazing on the model (?) I didn't see cellulite, a muffin top and stretch marks in the ad?  I want my money back!!!! 

Now that we've established that swimsuits are a necessary evil, how do we find the best suit to fit our needs? 

Ask yourself some simple questions:

• Will you be "swimming" in this suit?  You may think this is a stupid question, but make no mistake, MANY women buy suits NEVER planning to step a foot in the water. 
• Do you plan to "wade" in the water? Swim laps? Dive? Flip? Surf? Boogie board?
• Are you going to be chasing kids around?
• Are you attempting to blend in with the crowd?  Or stand out?
• Will you have time to shave? :)

Why are these questions important?  Well do you want to be caught in a tiny bikini on the beaches of Hawaii, chasing your children who are attempting to boogie board and suddenly realize your suit isn't cooperating?  Since your kids are what is most important.....you can't be caught maneuvering your suit, instead of keeping them safe in the water. 

Here are some recommendations for suits that will (hopefully) cause the LEAST amount of anxiety!  :) 

Retro Style!  This swimsuit is really sweet and sexy in a "not so revealing" way!  It has straps, which means it will stay up when swimming and the "cinching" near the waste give the illusion of a smaller mid section.













 This black lacy look is great for covering stomach imperfections.  The lines in the suit camouflage stretch marks, all the while giving more of a "bikini" feel.  :)







This black Anthropologie suit looks like a "winner" for chasing kids around. With a halter strap to keep you "in place" and extra coverage down below,  I bet you can swim, dive, flip and surf in a suit such as this. 















This purple number looks like it will give your stomach a little extra room for breathing,  you won't have to suck in (as much).  YAY!  However, due to the "strapless factor" you won't be worry-free.  This can still be a great suit, just keep in mind you will most likely be adjusting the top throughout!

Isn't this cute!  I love this swimsuit, BUT I have to admit it may not be THAT easy to wear.  Looks like you have to be almost completely flat or very "perky" to pull it off.  I appreciate the coverage on the stomach and strappiness of the back.  I would DEFINITELY need to try it on and evaluate before purchasing.  :)  I don't think it would be great for swimming, chasing kids, etc.....though if I were going to be laying out minus the kids.....I might be tempted. :) 

Another cute, modest, black swimsuit!  Add straps and it would be perfect for a day at the water park with the family.  (I like the hat with it too) 
















Be careful with stripes!  The diagonal lines on this suit slim your body, but if they were horizontal it could make you look bigger.  I think this striped suit is a good substitute for someone who is looking for something a little more trendy. 

Ruffles!  I think this suit is cute, but ruffles can help or hinder your situation.  Make sure you aren't adding to areas you don't want to draw more attention to.  While ruffles can hide your imperfections they also add width, so make sure you aren't "hiding one problem" only to "create another." 

You may notice that I didn't give any examples of bikinis.  My reasoning is this....if you STILL look good in a bikini, you have thousands of options!  You don't need a "MomJeans" giving you advice on which one to buy, so I will extend my efforts for those of us who have less options.

  Happy hunting!  :) 

Ombre

Spring is here!! (sort of) And as the seasons change, so does my hair color.  Yes, I'm one of those crazy women who dyes her hair different colors throughout the year. 

This spring I'm rockin' the style trend called Ombre hair!  You've all seen it, but may not have known what it was called.  This is the look MANY celebrities are sporting. 

The point of the Ombre look is for the roots of your hair to remain dark (or light), while the ends gradually fade to a different color.   You can start with ANY color of hair!!! 

 Pro's

• Not as much "up keep" as normal foils or highlights.  Your roots are supposed to be darker for Ombre hair so you can go longer in between colors.
• It isn't as much of a commitment as a full color or full highlight. 
• Ombre hair can look natural OR more dramatic.
• You can experiment with "crazy" colors on the ends (without damaging all of your hair)!!!

         Con's

• Wouldn't work great for someone wanting platinum blonde hair.  Since the look is meant to have darker roots, blondes may opt out.
• I have noticed that the ends of the hair can look dry and damaged....but that will depend on the integrity of the person's hair to begin with. 

Definitely keep THIS look in mind for Spring and Summer!