90s Butter Mom

It's graduation season and for this mom of a senior (I almost typed "senior mom" but that makes me feel elderly), I have been swamped. I've been busier than a one-armed wallpaper hanger. I apologize for letting time get away from me. More on graduation in some later posts.

Have you heard of "90s butter mom"? Well, I'm all on board. I had to google it too after I first heard it. I'll save you the time and post the google definition-

The "90s butter mom" is a viral social media aesthetic and lifestyle trend representing a nostalgic, nurturing, and anti-diet culture approach to motherhood. It prioritizes comfort, real food (like butter/sourdough), and cozy, practical 90s fashion over strict, "almond mom" wellness culture. Key themes include a warm, lived-in home, slow living, and wholesome, scratch-made cooking.

I guess I fall into this category. What's more fun about this trend is the fashion. What the heck does a 90s butter mom wear? She wears, of course, all things 90s. But in a good way. Straight jeans, sundresses, easy button-ups, cardigans, linen, and claw clips in her hair.

If you need some visuals, picture this- Sandra Bullock circa Hope Floats. Or even the 90s version of The Parent Trap. It's denim on denim, it's Prince Diana, it's Martina McBride. It's relaxed, it's easy. And it feels so right.

https://video.wixstatic.com/video/4d7bf7_0389c64fbdbe44b29087450ebd1b3878/1080p/mp4/file.mp4

Let me know what you think of this trend and if you identify as a 90s butter mom!

Love Story- Back to the 90s

Have you guys seen the TV series about JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy? It's a good one for sure. The show takes place back when I was graduating high school and going to college.

I remember their wedding and how much I loved her dress and the venue of the little candlelit church. The dress fit her so well and how romantic to get married by only candlelight!

What is iconic about the show is that #1- the music is fantastic. It completely brings me back to the 90s. Isn't it funny how music does that? It really has a great soundtrack. And I forget how it was the era where everyone smoked! But even more fantastic is the fashion. I am making a prediction that headbands are going to be a huge trend this fall due to this show.

Carolyn and I's color palettes live on different planets (I never wear black if I can help it), but I do remember when that was all you could find in a department store. They even reference the lack of color in one of the episodes. She works for Calvin Klein and everything in his store lacks color. In fact, they had a "no color" rule in the office. It's so stark and boring and minimalist 90s. Totally not me.

But I love her clothing choices. Simple. Menswear-inspired. Classic. Ah the good old days before skinny/wideleg/barrel jeans- hello flare legs and corduroys! She doesn't wear as much pattern as I love to wear now but when she does, it's amazing. And she never wore jewelry and I am a more is more kind of girl. :) But I still wear a real watch in an era of smart watches. And we both love to wear a bold lip once in awhile.

Check out her leopard coat. https://corinagaffey.substack.com/p/why-carolyn-bessette-kennedy-shouldsarah

Here's a similar one from Walmart.

Or that amazing orange tweet coat.

As pictured on ebay.

This show makes me want to grow out my bangs and listen to some Sarah McLachlan on a discman.

Are you enjoying this show?

If you want to learn more about her style, you can watch this video here for clothes that are still available to purchase-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNChoo3kiL4

It All Started Last Christmas

Last Christmas I had a yearning to have a 90s Christmas. If you didn't live through the 90s, here are some images that give you an idea of what I mean.

These images are like a trip down memory lane for me. They were my junior high and high school years. They bring back a bunch of nostalgia.

I remember a girl in my book club asking what exactly I meant by a 90s Christmas. Picture a tree full of red, blue and green plaid, homemade ornaments (things that meant something to me), a quilted tree skirt with a teddy bear (or maybe a stuffed goose!) underneath. That was last year.

Since then, I have discovered that I really wanted what was referred to this year as a Ralph Lauren Christmas. I think all the years of all white or black everything has lead to a moment where everyone is craving color and comfort instead of starkness.

I have embraced this fully.

While my house decor has not caught up to the moment because I just haven't had the time to do the things I would like to, my wardrobe is having a very Ralph Lauren moment.

I'm currently obsessed.

What does this mean? I think again, it goes back to the boredom that simple outfits of the 2010s brought on. I am so over black leggings with anything. Leggings are on my #1 list of things I dislike wearing. Unless I am at a workout class, I would not be sporting these around. As always, if they are your signature style and you love them, go for it. They are just not for me.

Another example? Tunic tops and long cardigans. I'm just tired of the look. And they are usually combined with...leggings. Does that mean I don't have any in my closet? No. Well maybe not any tunics. But it's how you wear the long cardigans that makes them feel fresh and new.

Which brings me back to my current obsession...Ralph. I'm having a love affair with the designer. He brings the 90s back in a boho, cowboy, interesting outfit kind of way. Think fairisle sweaters, cowboy boots, ball caps, belts, belts, belts, lots of collared shirts, blazers, jackets. And most of all=layers, layers, layers. All of these looks take me back to the 90s. They are easy clothes with fun details that make great outfits (color, pattern, texture, shine). They are not the boring clothes of the late 2010s. But as you know, I am a more-is-more kind of girl.

Take a look at my Pinterest board for inspiration-

I was just talking to my sister this weekend who said she needed to buy more outfits so that her clothes look more put together and interesting. Unless you are buying a really tricky piece of clothing (which at this time, I can't think of one), I think the key is put together the pieces you already own to give you more interesting outfits. I can help with that.

If you've read this far, thanks for the time. Coming soon, how to make your outfit interesting....!

And now you know my current obsession with all things 90s- in the best way.