School Spirit Soccer

I have fallen off the style wagon.  I think it’s all the sporting events that I am attending lately.  I am in our team apparel more times a week than I care to mention.  That has me thinking, how can I make these outfits more exciting?  Because believe it or not, they don’t have to be boring.

Here are my summer sports outfit ideas.  Today we’ll start with soccer.

Being a soccer mom means being prepared for anything and that includes the weather.  I have been at games and positively frozen and I have been at games where it was 110 in the shade. You just never know.

Here are three ideas for cold/wet weather, crisp weather and warm weather.

For the cold/wet weather, I kept it simple.  You’ll be bundled up anyway.  Seek out a warm coat in your team’s colors that you can wear to multiple events.  And remember sometimes those soccer fields can be wet and muddy so you don’t want your feet to be the same!

In warmer weather, it’s hard to show your personality, so you need to rely on some fun accessories.  Trade out those boring old shorts for something in your team colors that are super comfy anyway!  And wear some pretty sandals with some fun sunnies.

And for crisp weather, when you need just a little something around your shoulders, why not try a kimono?  Toss out that <yawn> old sweatshirt and mix it up a little!  I love this look paired with boyfriend jeans and Converse.

See you on the soccer fields!

School Spirit Soccer by stylefromthesticks featuring elastic waist pants

Los Angeles Pop Art long sleeve t shirt groupon.com

Los Angeles Pop Art top groupon.com

Los Angeles Pop Art v neck tee groupon.com

The North Face activewear jacket $155 – yoox.com

Miss Selfridge denim jeans missselfridge.com

Vintage kimono pinkqueen.com

Jockey elastic waist pants kohls.com

Ally Fashion short shorts $19 – allyfashion.com

Sakroots wellington boots belk.com

Converse shoes $44 – vestiairecollective.com

Black sandals gojane.com

Monki round sunglasses $13 – monki.com

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So I’m writing quite a bit lately for other venues and that leaves my poor little blog neglected. I’m hoping I can figure out how to pick up some of my other writing and let those of you that don’t follow me on Facebook a chance to read what I’m writing elsewhere.

Meanwhile it is almost swimsuit season and while I’m super excited for warmer weather and summer… I am not excited to try on swimsuits.  Never fear!  There are options for those of us that don’t want to bare it all!

One of my favorite swimsuit brands is called Rey Swimwear.  They make an effort to produce modest swimsuits for those of us that don’t really need a string bikini anymore (did anyone ever?).

I have the Holly (ironic) and I wore it actually most of the year that I was pregnant and wasn’t really needing a maternity swimsuit.  It worked out wonderfully!

Here are some of my favorites from their collection this summer:

This is probably my favorite this year.  I just love how easy it looks.  Doesn’t it look comfy?  It reminds me of a suit Ashley Judd wore in the movie Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood.  If you have no idea what I’m talking about, here’s a picture- https://www.pinterest.com/pin/85849936620895663/)

This is the Ann in Pinwheel and it costs $108 with these bottoms.  And this one is fully lined.  You can also buy a cute little skirt for it separately.

This is another one of my favorites.  I love the trim and buttons.  You know how I love pieces with some personality!  Details matter!

Caroline in Creamsicle $108

Gabrielle in Berry $108

I am so in love with the blouson top of this suit.  It is forgiving and playful.  It looks like a suit that you could actually run around and chase your children in at the pool or the lake or beach.

I know these suits cost more than your department store but I love that you can support a company that cares about women and their need to not feel naked at the pool!  Win, win!

I should mention that many of these suits can be purchased in different colors and patterns.  And they also sell adorable little girl swimsuits.  Check them out!  Hopefully it’ll make buying your suit for the summer a little less painful!

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#swimwear

A Look At What’s Out

Since we talked spring fashion last week, I thought we’d spend some time discussing what’s not on the hot list.  Keep in mind, this is only my opinion, if you love something I’ve listed, I won’t tell you to stop wearing it.  Just know that it may be the last season you might want to do so…

5) While nautical will always be a theme for spring in some form or shape, the stripes that we’ve all been seeing the past few years have now evolved into Ikat and tribal prints.  I’m certain I’ll still sneak a few of the stripes into my looks, but that preppy black and white stripe is out for now.

4) Ballet flats. I’m certainly glad to see these go.  I hated them even when they were in.  Now that we all have them in four different colors, they are out.  What’s in is more of the 70s chunky heels and mules.

Women’s Cali Quarter Strap Sandals – Mossimo Supply Co. from Target $34.99

3) Those big bags you’ve been toting?  Well, they’re out too.  This is not good news for those of us with babies but it is good news on our chiropractic bills.  What’s in is oversized clutches and backpacks.  Yup, backpacks.

2) I won’t say animal prints are OUT but I will be wearing them less for spring.  What’s in, suede.  In all colors, shapes and styles, faux or not.  Pretty much all things 70s are in bigtime!

1) Going along with the 70s theme, those structured pieces that I love are out compared to more loose fitting silhouettes.  Think ruffles, lace, cold shoulder tops and long cardigans versus short ones.  A shlumpy look that works great on all of you small framed girls!

Ecote Tabby Modern Cold Shoulder Shirt from Urban Outfitters for $59

One final note, the sporty look that so many have taken up is being replaced with a more boho style.  Think of it as trading up your sports bra for a lace bralette.  🙂

#whatsout