Aww.. That's not true. I do hang out with my mom several times a week (and most of the time tons of other family members because we're all extremely loving of one another!). I love hanging out with my mom. I would like to have friends, but let's be honest, I'd probably still choose to hang out with my mom, even if I had a crap ton of people to choose from.
Unless Ryan Reynolds was my friend. Then I'd totally blow my mom off (Sorry, Mom!! You know he's good looking. Don't hate me!).
Anyway, lots of digression here. This entire intro has absolutely NOTHING to do with anything!! Let me get back on track:
I go out with my mom several times per week. Most days, it takes all my capabilities to get the kids fed and out the door, nevermind in any kind of fashionable ensemble. Because of my laziness, I've been letting Quinn pick her own outfits out in the morning. Not because she fights me on outfits I've picked out, but because it takes me 5,000 years to get Mitchell to put his shoes and coat on.
My mother, most of the time, questions my parenting in this area. Mostly because Quinn's outfits are.. Hmm how to say it nicely?... Imaginative.. Yeah, her outfits are imaginative. I've taken to photographing some of her concoctions, both tame and ridiculous.
Here are some from the past few months.
It was a somewhat cold day this particular day. Quinn chose to wear a jean skirt, but didn't want her legs to freeze. How to combat that? Sweatpants underneath. She also picked her teal/green headband to match all her other teal/green clothing choices.
This outfit is all over the map as far as colors and patterns. And yes, I did allow myself to be seen in public with her looking like this. Again, another cool day that needed (this time leggings instead of sweatpants) pants underneath the skirt. My brother had just given her the patriotic headband and I think that's why she chose to wear it that morning.
Besides the boots, which were a Christmas present from Joe's mother, the rest of her ensemble is from the thrift store. So, she's probably wearing about $1.00 worth of clothing. Not bad, Quinn!
We didn't actually leave the house this day, hence the footwear. Sometimes, Quinn stays in her jammies all day when we're home. Some days, she puts together a little outfit.
This particular day, she's wearing a lavender, lace t-shirt with a glittery shirt and (again!!!!) leggings underneath. When asked why she is wearing mismatched slippers, her response, "I can't find the other Mickey one and my other foot was cold." We've since located the other Mickey slipper. thank goodness!
I'm noticing a trend with skirts over leggings. Lol. I guess we were having a white day. White from head to toe. This sweater was an absolute fave or hers over the winter. She mostly wore it with this lace skirt. Usually, though, there were pops of color, but not this day. This day was a white wash!
This was a random evening that I'd been catching up on my binge watching of "Project Runway." Her outfits get a little craizer when I watch that show. I love it. I love the gloves with the open sweater with no shirt underneath. I love the jewelry. I love it all.
And last but not least....
We had a leopard print day, I guess. I bought this dress on sale one day. I didn't realize she had pants and shoes to "match." When I pulled out the dress and told her to grab pants and shoes to match is when I realized that.
Her sense of style really lights up my life. Her imagination and creativity are so awe-inspiring. She has her own idea of what goes together, of what is comfortable to her, and I'm sure some of it is her wanting to emulate stuff she sees. It's a melting pot of awesomeness. And shes so proud of her creations! I hope she keeps that enthusiasm. It will only benefit her in the long term, and carry over into more than just fashion (although, a passion for fashion is not necessarily a bad thing either! Unless it's expensive. Then we'll need to reel it in a little!).
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