I’m trying to get dressed more, you guys. I just miss my clothes. And just because I only wear them to Target and watching The Mindy Project in my living room doesn’t make them any less cute. HEY DANICA. It’s OK to get dressed even if you have no plans. This is a paradigm shift for me.

Here’s how a normal day goes:

10:00 am – finally roll out of bed after cuddle/dozing all morning with Reese

11:00 am – Gym/walk SOMETIMES when I have my life together

12:00 pm – lunch (with my sis and mother-in-law 1-2x a week, drive through South Beach-approved Del Taco chicken bowls because I’m classy)

1-6 pm – Homework, Office and napping. *note no shower or getting ready, although I have the time*

6:00 pm – The Beard gets home, we make a last minute decision to not cook dinner and meet up with friends or family so I run upstairs for a 2 minute shower, a tiny bit of eyeliner and a haphazard outfit. And I hate myself.

So I’m trying. No more wearing workout gear because I *think* I’m gonna work out that day… maybe later… probably. No. I’m better than that. I am loving my body and it’s postpartum progress, but my old pants still don’t feel quite comfortable. Another reason getting all dressed up isn’t my favorite. Cue the Old Navy boyfriend tee.

Honestly, at this point, Old Navy should just give me free clothes/store credit. Chances are if you’ve seen me in the last month I’ve been wearing an Old Navy boyfriend tee and I’ve told you about it and I’ve urged you to go buy one. I don’t care how basic it is – I’m generally wearing at least one Old Navy piece. Reese’s entire outfit here is from Old Navy. I love it. This isn’t even a sponsored post. That’s how much I love it.

Anyway – this is my 5th boyfriend tee purchase and my favorite one. It’s cotton, not a linen blend, so it’s a little softer and stripes? Duh. SURPRISE these shoes are also from Old Navy and they are actually crazy comfortable and go with everything. (Reese’s are from Old Navy too and she loves the sparkle. She tries to grab and eat them, which is the highest compliment you can pay anything.)

I love them and this entire outfit because it was so comfy but felt dressed up anyway. I had a few minutes before going to meet up with our cousin besties – The Oldhams – for a downtown double dinner date. Alliteration FTW. Plus Reese looked cute as hell, as she always does, so it was the right time to practice with my camera and tripod.


I felt so great. I was dressed, felt good about my look and still felt comfy. It didn’t take long and the change in my attitude and self-worth was surprising. It was incredibly motivating. Being a slob makes you feel like a slob! Looking fierce makes you feel fierce! Beyonce has been trying to teach me this for years. Well, Beyonce, I’m listening now.

Danica’s Mom Contract

– I will wear workout gear ONLY when I have an actual, scheduled workout

– I will shower upon return from the gym or park after working out

– I will wear *some* makeup every day

– I will wash that makeup off at the end of the day

– I will plan two outfits + a Sunday best each week

– I will ~try~ to take outfit pics once a week

– I will continue to coordinate my outfits with Reese whenever possible because I’m THAT mom

Especially when our outfits can be patriotic for the pioneers.