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this week the twins and i ventured to our favorite outdoor mall for what has become one of our --at least MY --favorite traditions. we get some fresh air, mommy checks out the latest arrivals, the twins eat about 478 puffs, and everyone leaves happy (most of the time). this outing saw a trip to ...
before we begin, i just have to share this skit from last saturday's SNL because it had me LOLing. go watch it and come back. i'll wait... welcome back. anyway, i didn't see myself talking extensively about bras in this space but if there's anything that i've come to appreciate even more during pregnancy, postpartum, and ...
an alternative for the title of this post could also be "live, loft, love" (credit my witty husband). if you asked me from which store most of my clothes hail from right now, i'd have to say loft! granted nearly everything i've purchased is a slightly different variation on a classic henley top, but what can ...
hands down my favorite place to shop for dresses is mango! if you've followed me for a while, you know my love for the spanish-based company runs deep and in thinking about filling my wardrobe with flowy floral fabrics for spring/summer, there was no question which website i thought to peruse first! on the hunt ...
another day, another matching set. i told myself i didn't need another sweat suit, but here we are. truth is, they make me feel pulled together amidst a season that feels a bit nutty (aka raising one-year-old twins) and for that reason alone, they're worth every penny. thankfully this one isn't too many pennies ($29.99 ...
by far my favorite trend of the moment is smocking! the accordion-like detail is not only flattering across a bodice, it also provides dimension to any outfit. it's feminine without being too frilly and perfect for warm weather as with most pieces, you can go sans bra (let them be free!). i recently picked up ...
i know matching sweat suits are so 2020, but we're five months into 2021 and i'm still all about coordinated cozies. they're just so easy! and for this twin mom, easy is EVERYTHING. i recently found this terry henley sweatshirt and matching shorts set and figured they'd be perfect for lounging around the house ("lounging" ...
building my postpartum wardrobe has been a labor of love. i have spent the past few months purging and purging and purging some more (donating and consigning said purged items) in anticipation of refilling my closet with pieces that not only make me feel my very best, but equally as important -fit my current lifestyle ...
since becoming a mother, the qualities i look for in a product have definitely changed. these days i ask myself -is it cute? but more importantly is it comfortable? (with "is it machine washable?" a close third). when it comes to items for the babies, the second query definitely takes top priority. one area where ...
i can probably count the number of times i've worn jeans in the last year on both hands. between raising nine month old twins and being mostly housebound as a result of the pandemic, there have been very few occasions that have warranted pants with structured waistbands. HOWEVER when two instagram influencers raved about these ...
shawna leeann rivera
san diego-based style blogger and twin mom to henry & delilah. curator of simple, affordable fashion. lover of my husband, family, coffee, traveling, and the bravo network.