…dressing for real life…
I love to see my fave bloggers in their posts — but I cringe at the thought of putting myself in my posts. And then I thought that as a mom, I can say, “Hey, you know what, I don’t have time to shop for myself, and most often I feel completely disheveled, but here’s a real life look I’m gonna rock for Spring!” So there you have it, my internal thought process that gave me the courage to do the following…
Laughing because the whole experience feels ridiculous! Many thanks to my photog/wonderful husband who did laugh at me a few times as well, but loves me anyway.
Eileen says
Ahhh love it! You look amazing :-) And that necklace is fab!
Summer says
of course you look fantastic!
Lynzy says
Erika,
They came out great! You look like you’ve been at it for years! ;)
xx Lynzy
Things That Sparkle says
You look gorgeous! I’ve been thinking about doing the same thing!
erin | houseofearnest says
Turned out great! Perfect early spring outfit!
Liz {Sequins and Stripes} says
You are completely adorable + gorgeous! This outfit is so perfect, I love the chartreuse cardigan and floral top. Everything comes together so well!
Brynn says
And just like that…an outfit post natural, born overnight… you look fantastic!!! Love your style :) I can only imagine how humorous the whole thing feels (I would probably crack up the whole way through!) but the result is so raw and real. Perfection :) XO brynn p.s. I have that necklace, too!
Carmen says
You look gorgeous and super stylish!!!!
Naomi@Design Manifest says
You are gorgeous! I need a cute little cardi just like that.
Sarah says
Erika, you’re a rockstar. Love the whole ensemble.
Michelle @ Second Street East says
They look so good! Way to go!! The first time can be so awkward… I just started posting outfit photos and I am wondering when it will stop being so awkward!!!
designchic says
You look completely natural, and I love the look…chic and casual!!
Crystalin says
So glad you got the courage to take these! Love the mix of prints… that floral top will be my next StyleMint purchase :) Very cute lady!
Tobe | Because It's Awesome says
Adorbs. Naturally.
Jackie {York Avenue} says
You look completely gorgeous, and I love your outfit! So fun, I hope you do more of these!
Neda says
You look great!! I can almost feel how you are feeling in the last picture. I would probably be cracking up if I tried it myself! Love your outfit.
Miya @ Design Indulgences says
LOL, girl please, you look pretty! and cute clutch!
designstiles says
These made me smile. You look really natural. I’ll take your clutch. Props to you for taking these in public. I never even managed to leave my driveway!
Good job to your husband too.
Kristine says
You look FAB! Your husband is a lucky one! This makes me wanna see more of your outfits!
Emily says
Good for you Erika! You’ve always been pulled together and no reason to lose that hotness when you are a mom! work it girl! Great colors.
that girl says
You are all completely awesome! What a support group I have. ;o)
xoxo
Alexa says
Wow. Erika. You look incredible. It’s nerve-racking to put yourself up there, but you look incredible! Adore your clutch! :)
Sharon@house58blog.com says
Adorable! I love the leopard clutch…never goes out of style, does it? At least not to me!
Bethany [at] Powell Brower Home says
oh you are just darling!
So I wanted to write you to tell you I tagged you in today’s post. I know it may deserve an eye roll, BUT, on the off chance you have time to play along, I’d SO enjoy getting to know you better. That goes for ALL of you out there in blogland :)
http://www.powellbrower.com/2012/03/tag-youre-it.html
TheNOW says
I have the same feeling about putting pics of me up on my blog. But you look so adorable! Love this post and hope to see more of these :) xoxoo Elizabeth
{The Design Daredevil} Jessie D. Miller says
Erika! You look amazing! Seriously! Love your necklace and clutch.
I am TERRIFIED at the thought of posting pics of myself. Not happening anytime in the near future for me.
Cheers to your hubby the photographer!
The Accidental Wino says
Erika disheveled? Never in the 20 years I’ve known you! :)
Samantha Penner says
You are so beautiful! More outfit posts please! Loved this. :)
Irene Gianos says
You’re DARLING! … my husband would do the SAME thing! I had no idea people take pics of themselves till i started following bloggers… and I did it all the time on a “good hair or make up day”! lol!! Curious if everyone recruits their hubby’s for these photoshoots?
Keep doing it because you do it well! Darling lady!!
xoxo
irene
Jessica Rowe {The Aestate} says
GORGEOUS! Loving that ensemble, you need to do more of these!
Gabrielle | Savvy Home says
I’m loving the outfit post! You’re looking very fab.. love the colors mixed together!!
Jordan - Queen of LA says
you are seriously beautiful and your outfit is fantastic. i loved this post! i love getting to see the bloggers behind the design amazingness!
Kristina Gulino says
You go girl! And p.s. – it’s ok to feel totally ridiculous. I’ve only done one outfit post, and I was too humiliated to let my husband shoot me in all these silly poses, so I attempted to take them with my little point-and-shoot camera…. 300 pictures later, I think I came up with about 6 I liked. But it worked. Haha! You look darling. That cardigan is my favorite and I have two like it!
Kristina
Nook & Sea
Bettina says
Yayayay! I’m glad you ended up taking pictures! I really want that StyleMint shirt! Your photos came out so good for your first time, you’re a natural and your husband is an awesome photographer!
Lonely Wife Project says
Seriously Erika, you are so beautiful! And your modeling poses have improved immensely since our drunken photo session ;)
Grace - Stripes & Sequins says
Erika, I can completely relate! I feel exactly the same with outfit posts – just silly! But you are a natural, and you look absolutely gorgeous. More, please!
Tamra {ever swoon} says
You look like you are 22! Work it girl!!! You should do these more often, as I can see from the amount of comments above you are a hit! You are so gorgeous! My favorite is the one of you laughing. Great top btw – who is it by?
Tamara, Bella Boho says
Yea spring! Great photo shoot, very natural! You even inspired me to possibly post some pics while in NYC in a couple of weeks, I’ve only been planning my outfits for 3 weeks!
Courtney Deyle says
LOL reading through your thoughts makes me crack up! You’re too funny ;) I would totally be embarrassed, and I know my husband would laugh a little too. But you look so gorgeous, and your outfit is amazing! The chartreuse looks so pretty on you, nice animal print clutch, love the gold pops, and I neeeeed that floral top. Hope you do more of these!
<3
WhatWouldGwynethDo says
Super cute, mama!
Rachel {little bits of lovely} says
You look amazing Erika! Love your chic leopard clutch + your heels are fab! xx
Bradley says
Love this! You look super cute!!!!!
Jinelle - [siempremirabella] says
I have no clue what you’ve been so reluctant about! What a fun post!
jennifer says
love the mix of patters here :)
lily says
I feel the same exact way about outfit posts but you look SO fabulous !! Love the leopard !
xxLily
goldandgray.com
Emily | Recently says
And you should do it more often because you look fabulous sweet girl!! My husband would laugh the entire time too…but what a gem he is to help you out! :)
Emily says
This shirt just got to my door step tonight! Love the way you have styled it.
Gaby [The Vault Files] says
Gorgeous! And you look so natural, you got it in you ;)
Drew {Coral Cafe} says
You are just breathtakingly gorgeous!
You need to have fashion posts on a regular basis!!
One stylish momma is what you are!!
Amanda says
You look absolutely fabulous!! Lovin the leopard clutch and you do should definitely to do more outfit posts!!
Lindsey Regan Thorne @ be pretty says
You are just as cute as they come… loving your style and that bag is ta’die for!
Jessie says
You look adorable! I love the floral with the leopard.
Elizabeth says
Well I guess you can tell from the FIFTY TWO (!!!) comments above mine that you should do this more often. If I was as tiny and beautiful as you I would post pics of myself daily. Take the hint and do it!
xoxo -e (modern24seven)
Rebecca - A Daily Something says
Such a celeb! I love these, Erika…great job (and I cannot wait to see more!!!!!) :)
stephanie says
too cute! I am going to copy that outfit! love it
Drew {Coral Cafe} says
ERIKA! Natural model! You look gorgeous!!
Love the floral and leopard mix with the pop of chartreuse!
Please make this a weekly post!
Lauren says
You are one gorgeous mom! Love the necklace and the clutch!
Beautiful!
xox
Sara Mueller says
you look amazing! I think you should do more of these posts. As a mom myself, I would love to get inspiration from you.