little black suit

hola mamacitas!!  i am continuing my love of all things swim in todays poolside post!  like i said on monday, mommy-approved, thirty something swimwear can be a tricky style to tackle.  i know skin is in, but mine sags a little lower than it did in my twenties, so its all about flaunting the assets i still have left!  i don't know what i'll flaunt when the girls go away, but for now, they're the best thing i have going for me.  i love a sleek black suit.  much like the lbd, every woman should own a little black swimsuit.  they're classic, sexy and perfect for lounging poolside.  i love the look of a one-piece with cutoffs, so i slipped in to my current faves and through on this crochet kimono cover-up.  a big floppy hat and a bold lip complete my look, and strappy sandals just in case i need to leave the pool deck.  i seriously could wear this from the grocery store to the beach and everywhere in between, but i also live in a beach town, so its totally normal to prance around in your bikini all day err day.  enjoy your day lovies!!  2 more fun looks are comin at ya later this week, so be sure to check back!

"turn your face towards the sun and the shadows fall behind you"

ALL IMAGES MARIE RODRIGUEZ

Michael Kors suit via Marshalls

Jantzen Swim crochet cover up c/o

high rise denim cutoffs H&M

Laundry by Shelli stripe crochet hat c/o

gold lace up gladiator sandals American Eagle

white stripes

a day late and a dollar short, that's how life feels these days.  totally planned on having this post up yesterday, but much like everything else, life got in the way and work got put on the back burner.  I honestly don't know how these women do it!!  3 kids has totally rocked my world, and while i'm loving every minute of it, the ocd side of me is having a hard time adjusting to the chaos.  In addition to the never-ending to-do list, my memory is shot.  mommy brain is real people!  I am constantly setting reminders and jotting down notes so I don't forget the big stuff, like the fact that today is my birthday!  we don't really need to talk about it, because i'm slightly in denial, but if it weren't for social media and the big flashing alarm on my phone, this day would've totally slipped past me.  well, that and a mother-in-law who baked me a cake and helpfully reminded her son (ie my hubby) to buy me a card.  so needless to say, there will be no big celebration, which is fine by me, because if we don't acknowledge it, it never happened, right??  what DID happen, was a lovely stroll with my baby babe down the battery through the streets south of broad to spot all the pretty window boxes.  if you live in Charleston, you know you're guilty too, and who could blame us?  I wonder what the owners of these houses must think?  are they flattered?  I would be! but they probably think we're all a bunch of crazies who should just go and plant their own flowers to snap pics of.  which, ps, I totally did over the weekend and shocker (not really) they've pretty much all died already.  what can I say, i forgot to water them.  ironic?  ok ok, I know you don't visit to read my babble. 

this dress!  it's been on repeat.  reasons? a. its a nursing style and mav literally eats every hour, sooo easy access is a must  b. i love a body-con midi because they accentuate and flatter my newly developed curves (flaunt it while you got it ladies ;))  c.  stripes, need I say more?  everything striped is all I want right now!  they're the perfect basic and mix with every other print to perfection!  still on the classic kick, I kept it pretty simple with a denim jacket, mules, and dainty jewels.  this fold-over clutch is always in my tote for a quick switch out and it pairs so perfectly with these tortoise sunnies from my endless subscription!  who knew i was so basic?

"age is strictly a case of mind over matter, if you don't mind, it doesn't matter"

ALL IMAGES MARIE RODRIGUEZ

 

"simone" dress c/o  Boob Design

jacket Gap // heels Charlotte Russe // foldover clutch c/o Alex & Ani // watch Michael Kors // 

reflector bangle House of Harlow via Rocksbox

king's point necklace - saratoga cuff - rose hill bangle - viseu bangles - cono cuff - archer cuff - starlett studs c/o Moon & Lola

sunnies Raen via Ditto [click HERE to receive your first month Free]

boob tube

ok guys, if this top looks familiar, it's because I own a washing machine and yes, I wash and wear the same things over and over again!!  on the real though, isn't it the most perfect stripe tee?  Friday's look was a bit more "girl on the go" so today I bring you "mommy-approved" .   Keeping with the same classics vibe, i styled it with this military vest and lace trim shorts.  no heels when I'm carrying precious cargo, so i swapped them out for theses super fun sandals.  unfortunately the exact pair is sold out, but I linked the double strap version below and I kinda think I need the nude pair!  what can I say, im a sucker for a faux rockstud!  back to this perfect tee, did I mention its actually a nursing top??  as a multi-tasking momma, I love it when my clothes are multi-purposed as well and this tee gets the job done.  i totally wasn't planning on actually feeding mav for these shots, but my little chunkers got hungry so a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do so this girl whipped it out and fed her hoss on the sidewalk in a neighborhood south of broad.  classy, i know, but honestly, the way this top lifts and separates at the chest, there is no way to even tell!  and after a few good burps he was happy as a clam and back to sleep so mommy could shoot the rest of her looks.  ahhh, the life of an infant.

 

 ALL IMAGES MARIE RODRIGUEZ

 

on Mav: onesie - pant - socks via Carters

"simone" nursing top c/o Boob Design // vest TJ Maxx // shorts styleXchange //

sandals Charlotte Russe // sunnies Ray-Ban // necklace I Adorn U c/o 9th & Elm //

watch Michael Kors // "on the dot" bangle Kate Spade c/o Belk //

bracelet Jenny Bird via Rocksbox

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starlet studs - cono cuff - ellis cuff c/o Moon & Lola //

gypsy 66 wrap & bangle set c/o Alex & Ani

endless

happy Friday!!!

I know you guys have to be so excited about this long weekend we are about to enjoy.  i have big plans of catching up on work, finishing up the bathroom reno and hopefully planting a flower or two . . . wish me luck!!  also on the agenda, is some much needed shopping!  it hurts me to say this, but this old hag is about to hit the big 3-0 next month and it has me rethinking my whole wardrobe.  I've always been a bit of a trendy gal and definitely stay more to the boho/rocker side of things (and don't worry, those vibes aren't going anywhere) but when it comes to my current wants list, I've been craving the classics.  maybe its age, maybe it motherhood, maybe i'm just too old and tired to worry about staying ahead of the trends that has me thinking neutral shades in timeless shapes that can be styled a million and 1 ways and never lose their splendor are the way to go.  my neutral palate has always been black, white and olive with pops of red or leopard (or both).  does anyone else consider olive a neutral??  i literally own 6 olive jackets!  and a couple of vests.  is that wrong?  to me, they just always seem to go well with everything and add a little edge.  today's jacket is an oldie, (check it out last summer HERE) but that's why i love a classic, you can keep on wearing them season after season and none would be the wiser!  i paired it over this stripe tee that is actually a nursing top believe it or not (check back next week to see this bad boy in action, its pretty impressive how inconspicuous it truly is) and these neoprene shorts.  all 3, CLASSICS, and totally not basic, which is usually a word i associate with classic.  these heels have quickly become my fave summer go-to sandals and i know i know, i was just complaining how I've been living in flats, but you don't see any kids around do you??  any excuse this girl can get for a little height in my life and i'll take it!  plus, the stacked heel and ankle strap really do offer a great amount of support so i might actually be able to manage kids in these heels.  my finishing touch, was not a pop of leopard, but a pop of tortoise!  and i mean, all animal prints were created equal, no?  these Raen sunnies have been my latest obsession and i'm sure you've seen them popping up all over my insta-feed.  sadly, i had to send them back, but only because they have been replaced with an equally fabulous pair that i will share with you soon!  and once I've grown tired of that pair, i can trade them in for my next pair of statement sunnies . . . . intrigued??  ok ok ok, you know i'm a bit sunglasses obsessed, so i swear this subscription was created for me, but lucky for you, everyone is welcome to join in on the fun!!  Ditto is the latest and greatest in monthly scripts with their ever-expanding collection of glasses from the hottest designer brands.  head to the site for all the dirty deets and CLICK HERE to get your first month with the endless program for FREE!!

enjoy the weekend babes!!

"everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler"

 

ALL IMAGES MARIE RODRIGUEZ

 

top c/o Boob Design // jacket H&M // shorts styleXchange // heels French Connection c/o Belk //

sunglasses Raen c/o Ditto [CLICK HERE to receive your first month FREE!]