domestically dressed

diaper bag dilemma

2008-09-28T23:52:00.000-07:00

so I never really invested in a good "diaper bag" for baby #1 and am considering it for baby #2. I love these above (will give links later). I love the zipper on the bottom of the two Nest bags (perfect for diapers and wipes) but I also love the side "blanky" pocket on the dwell bag. Which do you like best?

Oh, what do you do in the summer time when all the hems are too short?

2008-06-03T08:40:00.000-07:00

I want to know. give me your ideas for summer dresses.

The downtown/hobo chic look

2008-04-09T09:22:00.000-07:00

Juls, what do you think of this hobo chic, Olsen twins look that is popular right now? I'm sort of into elements of it as it is overall casual yet still interesting. If it starts to look too sloppy however I don't like it. I put together the above enssamble that I think I could wear. I have recently realized that some of my favorite clothing is tailored and dressy making it more suited for a day at the office and less appropriate for a day at home chasing a toddler and cleaning up messes. What are your thoughts on this casual downtown LA look that is going on?

loving all things nautical

2008-04-02T08:42:00.000-07:00

YSL: the retro look

2008-03-08T12:06:00.000-08:00

Juls, I thought you might like these retro looks from the YSL Spring 08 collection.

Alice Temperley and the Victorian Era

2008-03-05T18:19:00.000-08:00

I love Alice Temperley and from what I have read, her original line is supposed to quite comfortable. Her recent line for Target however is another story. Like the Victorians of old, the clothing is lovely to look at and impossible to wear. I love this blouse but could only keep it on long enough for the snapshot (too stuffy, itchy and suffocating). Not the best mom outfit...but as I did spend the cash I thought I'd at least get a picture out of it. (side note: notice how my mouth naturally turns down like I'm constantly upset? I'm not OK with that).

egging on spring, with bright pops of color

2008-03-03T19:57:00.001-08:00

currently craving comfort

2008-03-01T15:27:00.001-08:00

All I want lately is comfortable stretchy, soft clothes to cuddle my post pregnant body in. The clothing on treehouse 28 at Etsy look like they might do the trick. I love the layes and that it's comfy but dressy.

2008-03-01T15:25:00.001-08:00

White with a dab of spaggetios

2008-03-01T15:21:00.000-08:00

I love this whole ensemble. Sweet dreams of white have been floating around in my head. Somehow I keep having flashes of spaggetios splattering all over it though.

2008-03-01T15:16:00.001-08:00

a bowler bag would be perfect for all the many large baby items I carry on a daily basis. who knew a bowling bag could look so respectable?

digging white

2008-03-01T15:13:00.001-08:00

I love this 60's throw back. okay okay, so white is the no no for Mom's, I know. But it's my secret dream.

speaking of yellow

2008-03-01T15:11:00.001-08:00

Thanks to Merrilee for this fab necklace. I now own a few yellow articles and I love how it compliments them.

So cute in so many ways

2008-02-28T07:15:00.000-08:00

loving the scarf...and pretty much everything else

the new do

2008-02-27T21:21:00.000-08:00

still on the fence, but having fun with it.

I couldn't resist

2008-02-09T11:55:00.000-08:00

...I had to get the necklace for myself as well.

Project Couture Vintage

2008-02-09T11:39:00.000-08:00

Juls, here is the online shop, Project Couture Vintage, where I purchased your bolero and my bib dress. I thnk she gets a lot of her stuff from Japan and either re-creates it or just re-sells it (my dress looks very hand-made...in a good way of course). Either way I love her stuff and love her prices even more.

2008-02-04T23:25:00.001-08:00

Thanks to Merrilee for the fabulous shirt and bangles on the wrist. Torro....torro!

2008-02-04T23:17:00.001-08:00

Julie here. Yes, finally she graces this fabulous site. So.... I'm really into hats and hair gear right now. Having hair that reaches my boot-a, and having 2 children, I have searched for options to keep it out of the way. I love this because I don't have to do a thing. It's nice when I;m rushing out the door and I'm going to be out and about all day. I got it from a celtic company online. I have a few beret's that I wear in the same manner and I really love them.

cute comfy mom outfit

2008-01-16T12:07:00.001-08:00

this would be a good transitional outfit to go from winter to spring.

gem adorned

2008-01-15T19:17:00.001-08:00

ok, here's my first polyvore ensemble. too much fun! pull me away now! :).

Polyvore

2008-01-15T18:51:00.000-08:00

Have you heard about Polyvore? It's a very fun and very addictive program online that lets you put together fashion sets. Just be careful as you will probably have to set a timer for yourself or you just might lose track of time and spend hours on this thing.

Above are some of my fav's from Creature Comfort.

2008-01-13T00:05:00.000-08:00

Fetherston and Fluevogs

2007-12-21T18:17:00.001-08:00

I had an Erin Fetherston and Merrilee Fluevog day. Mom pluses: The heels are actually quite comfortable for walking/running around in all day and the jumper was as well. Mom minuses: The dress was made from chiffon so I was a bit worried about getting milk and peanut butter and jelly on it. It also has skinny straps that could easily break from toddler tugging. Overall rating: A. I felt good and that is what mattered most.

2007-12-17T10:51:00.001-08:00

Welcome to Domestically Dressed! My dear friend Julie Elton and I have decided to share our fashion inspiration with each other through this blog and invite you to enjoy, comment and suggest. We are both moms living on opposite ends of the country (Julie in the northwest and myself in the southeast). We both stay or work at home and although we love being with our children we miss the inspiration that comes from being amongst other wonderful inspiring women. Here is our attempt to inspire one another and encourage each other to get out of bed and get dressed in our very best even if our children and husbands are the only ones who see us that day. We hope you enjoy.