I’ve got a little bit of a fashion obsession going on right now: I’m all about maxis. Maxi skirts, maxi dresses, it doesn’t matter. As long as its long and flowy I head straight for it. There are so many reasons why longer is better for a momma on the move, but I’ve put together a list of five of my favorites here. So, without further ado…

You should wear maxis because…

You don’t have to shave above your ankles.

This is kind of major, especially for you mommas out there. It can be hard enough squeezing in a full, uninterrupted shower. And being able to shave both of your legs entirely to boot? Dream on, darling. Unless you have the luxury of a full-time nanny or a work-from-home husband, shaving time is probably scarce. Maxi skirt, to the rescue! The world has no reason to know that from the ankle up I’m an unshaven wildebeest.

In case you haven’t noticed, I’m a huge fan of laid back bohemian fashion–especially in the warm months. It’s easy and comfortable, which are two absolutely key points when I’m headed into the trenches (aka the grocery store) with my babies in tow.

Camila Alves, also know as Mrs. Matthew McConaughey, is a bona fide expert at making bohemian look pulled together–something that’s not always as easy as it sounds (it’s really not that difficult to end up looking like a homeless Olsen twin).

I guess you would have to be a bohemian champion when your husband doesn’t seem to own a shirt (note to the universe: I’m not complaining).

Vintage is one of those words that just oozes cool. Even if I had no idea what it meant, I would like it. It’s like besotted and resplendent. They all just sound awesome. No? Just me? OK then. Let’s move right along. 😉

Vintage is awesome. It’s especially awesome right now, when everything seems new again. Whether you’re into Audrey Hepburn style (A-line skirts, skinny pants, classic stripes), bohemian 70s style (peasant blouses and long flowing skirts) or 90s grunge (floral dresses, flannel and over-sized cardigans), you can find something old that looks incredibly current.

You can even go a little crazy and mix them all together for vintage style that’s all your own: a flowy maxi skirt paired with a striped shirt (neon if you want to add some 80s in) and a big, cozy cardigan. The possibilities are endless and kind to both your wallet and the environment.

Buying vintage (especially locally) is oh-so eco-friendly. Not only are you keeping things out of landfills, but you’re not using new resources–you’re reusing old ones. Perfect retail therapy on Earth Day (or any day for that matter), if you ask me.

Take a look at some of the fab pieces that are available on Etsy right now…

For some of us (um, me) t-shirts are pretty much our uniform. I would say that 95% of the time I wake up in the morning and put on some sort of basic tee (usually v-neck and usually from Gap or Old Navy). Boring? Maybe. Pathetic? Nah.

As a busy momma running all over the place, a t-shirt makes sense. It’s easy, comfortable, and I never have to worry about a wardrobe malfunction. Still, it sometimes feels a little lackluster.

When I got an email from my sister with her newest edition of Versatile Files, I was pretty excited. Aside from all of the links she just wrote one sentence: Justification for buying a $25.00 white tee shirt from American Apparel.

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It’s that time of year again. After months of hibernation and face stuffing (because of all of the winter holidays and because no one will notice the five extra pounds of chub under all of those layers) it’s time to think about bathing suits. Yikes.

I already had one bathing suit try-on fest. My ego is still more than a little bruised and battered from it, but I need to get back on the (stupid) horse. I always try to avoid the whole bathing suit process, telling myself I just want to lose five more pounds before I look for some. But then I inevitably wait too long and there are slim pickings left and I’m miserable.

So, this year, I’m going to be prepared. I want to get a few tops and bottoms that can be mixed and matched into seemingly endless combinations. I’m thinking bright colors with a few classic patterns (stripes and polka dots for life!).