Why are you so fancy?

Hey everyone! I really debated on writing this post, but after mulling it over decided to go for it...

Recently I received an from a reader. This is an exact cut and paste....

"Hi Heather! I love your blog, and think your kids are adorable. I also follow you on Twitter and Instagram. I don't mean for this to sound weird, or be offensive, but you seem to be very fancy. Like I said, this isn't meant as an insult. I'm just curious. Are you like that ALL the time, or are you just putting on a show for social media? I have two kids also, but they're older than yours. I'm pretty much in sweatshirts and one of my husband's t-shirts all day everyday. I just don't see the point of wearing anything nicer than that. Anyways, like I said this isn't meant to be an insult at all. If you really are like that all the time, I guess I'm wondering why? Or maybe you could share simple tips on how to be fancier? Hehehe! I guess i don't really know my point in emailing you this. I guess I'm just nosy. If you get back to me great, if not I understand."


I'm nosy too, so I emailed her back, and asked if it was ok to post this. She agreed as long as I kept her name out of it.

So......fancy. It's a fun word.  One of my favorites in fact, though I wouldn't consider myself a fancy person. Yes, I get *dressed* every morning, but most people do, right? Don't get me wrong, occasionally I'll have a totally lazy day and stay in my pj's but it is rare. Three days a week I'm taking Leila to school, and pretty much every other day of the week I'm running errands, meeting with local customers, going out with my husband - basically being forced to be out of my house. BUT I do like to put on my pajamas nice and early :)

I guess when I get dressed I feel like it takes just as much effort to put on a pair of nice, clean jeans as it does to put on a pair of sweats. That being said, though, my jeans are cheapies (Target and Old Navy brand!) and I'm in flip flops almost everyday.

Like I said - I don't think I'm a "fancy" person, but I do enjoy pretty, girly things.  The author of the email asked for simple tips on being fancier, so here they are.

1. Throw on some lip gloss. You can find super moisturizing ones that feel like chapstick on your lips. Killing two birds with one stone there. My current favorite lip gloss is Trout Pout by Butter London.

2. Wear a statement necklace. The one pictured is "The Addison" by Spike the Punch. She makes gorgeous jewelry but it's hard to get a hold of. Target also makes some really wonderful pieces, including some great statement necklaces. A statement necklace helps you look chic, even if you're just adding it to a simple t-shirt and jeans.

3. Stack on the bangles. I loooooooove me some good arm candy. An arm stacked with some gorgeous bangles always adds some fancy to your outfit. The ones pictured are from Francesca's. I also love Forever 21, Indian markets and Target for colorful bangles.

4. BIG sunglasses! If you don't have time to put on eye makeup, wear these bad boys with your lip gloss and you'll look perfectly made up. I've recently discovered a great seller on Amazon - Triple Optic. They have a great variety of  really high quality, designer-inspired sunnies all for around $10!

So, those are my few quick tips to add a little fancy. For anyone else who might think I'm an overly fancy person, let me assure you I am not. I just know that if I'm looking halfway decent it puts me in a good mood. I'm just a mama, trying to do her best, fancy or not.

Have a great day, friends!