Timeless Classic

I've been thinking about this post for a while, but with the amount of SICK that has been going around our house, I haven't been in blogging spirits. All the kids are back at school today though, so hopefully we are headed to healthier times:)

Growing up in a family of four girls, we each had our own "style". We defined my oldest sisters' style as "timeless classic". As some of us followed the trends (you know, stir-up pants, tail tops, and peter pan boots), Lisa seemed to buy those items that could be worn regardless of the year. You know the style I'm talking about...the timeless khakis, the brown shoes that go with everything, the simple white blouse. Well as I look through my closet these days, I see clothes that have lasted one season and clothes that I have had for years--not because they are "timeless classics" but because they haven't worn out or they've fit me through 3 babies, or they are just so darn awesome that I can't get rid of them:)

Let me introduce you to a couple:

My Adidas pants

My mom actually bought me these past when I was at BYU...before I was even married!! I remember thinking they were a little pricey, but boy was that money well spent (12 years of wear is pretty good). They fit me through 3 pregnancies...almost through the full 9 months each time!! I did notice a tiny whole the other day when I was wearing them, but until that is noticeable to everyone else, they are not going in the garbage:)

Wearing the Adidas pants (with Tys)

My Fleece Jacket

Now this is a jacket that I have worn just about every day for at least 8 years. It's not the cutest jacket, but it is the perfect amount of warmth for a girl living in California:) I have bought other jackets for style and for really cold winter days, but if I am being honest with myself, my Gap fleece jacket is almost always the best choice. And, after 8+ years there are no signs of wear on this jacket...at all! So, here's to seeing how long this one lasts:)

Wearing the jacket (I have a million pics that I am wearing this jacket, here's one of the older ones)

My Ugly Denim Skirt

After I had Jordan (almost 10 years ago), I really needed clothes that were for that "in between" stage that a mom goes through while trying to get back to her normal pre-baby size. So, I bought this long denim skirt. I swear that skirt was the only thing I had to wear to church for months! Then when I got pregnant with Kya, I wore that skirt until I was about 5 months pregnant. Well, I never did get too small for that skirt. It is still in my closet and has been my "skirt that goes with everything" for years. Although, the past couple of months it has looked less and less acceptable as a "fashionable" choice:)

Sorry, there is only one picture of me in this skirt and it is really awful!!

So maybe "timeless classic" is the way to go after all....although, I just bought a $10 pair of "lounge around" pants at target that probably won't last until summer....when will I learn?

Here's my new "lounge around" pants