It is award season. Ahhh, Red carpet. I tried to watch one awards show last year and quite frankly, I didn’t even know who half the people were that were strutting down the red carpets. I am dis-connected. If I were to go to a Red Carpet event, I surely would have no idea what is in or out…
We mommies love to joke about the “mommy uniform” – ie, yoga pants and a t-shirt, that I many stay at home moms are guilty of wearing just about every day. So when my friend Katia, from I am the Milk, mentioned that she and some of my other favorite bloggers were going to do a spoof linkup “Mommy vs. Red-Carpet” in which we were all to post a picture of us in our daily getup, I thought that was pretty cool. And fun. And way less serious than most of my topics!
So without further ado, “Who are YOU wearing?”
I do love my yoga pants. So much, that I have several of the exact same pair. Sure do. And I have two FULL drawers of t-shirts. So today, I thought I’d bring you a picture of me in my gear. I am NOT red-carpet worthy, however, I am totally prepared for snot being wiped on my pants and shirt, food being spilled on me, paint being splashed all over me, and the likes of these daily events in my glamorous life.
Most of my clothes these days come from Kohl’s (when I’m getting fancy) or Target. I TRY to throw on a little color on my lips – because my sister insists that no lady should ever go out without lipstick. And I once heard the saying “Even an old barn looks better with a fresh coat of paint!” Ha!
So peeps, here you have it. Here’s who I am wearing!
So there you have it. Luckily I have had a few events lately in which I’ve gotten all fancied up, so I know I still have it in me.
But… it takes a lot to get there these days! And I’m okay with that.
If you want to join our tribe in this Mom Vs. Red Carpet fun, you can link up with any of these hosts:
Katia at I am the Milk
Jen at My Skewed View
Jean at Mama Schmama
Sarah at Left Brain Buddha
Stephanie at Mommy, For Real
Deb at Urban Moo Cow
Sarah at The Sadder but Wiser Girl
Kristi at Finding Ninee
Rachel at Tao of Poop
Jane at Nothing by the Book
Katia says
January 29, 2014 at 1:02 pmTiny makes an amazing accessory and I love the way she is so immersed in studying your nail polish! 🙂 Thank you so much for joining us, Alexa, I so appreciate it!
Sarah Almond says
January 29, 2014 at 1:11 pmI too own multiple pairs of the same yoga pants. Champion-the cheap ones. And Target can be fancy, just call it Tar-jay! HA HA! Love the contrast between the two yous. We’re so glad you showed us what you were wearing! 😀
beth teliho says
January 29, 2014 at 1:19 pmYou’re beautiful dressed up or not! And I loved: “toe polish, chipped” hahaha! I hear ya on that! Great post!
Kristi Campbell says
January 29, 2014 at 1:50 pmI have multiple pairs of the same sweat pants (I like them more than yoga pants because they have pockets and I need my iphone that close to me) too. And your chipped nail polish is better than my chipped nails with no polish because you know – glamour! Seriously though you look gorgeous and are totally rocking that t-shirt!
Janine Huldie says
January 29, 2014 at 2:02 pmTiny is definitely the perfect accessory and I am trying to get dressed more lately, but I know it takes a lot with two small kids to take care of day in and day out, but Alexa that second picture proves you definitely still got it!! You are so gorgeous and beautiful from the inside out 🙂
Rachel says
January 29, 2014 at 2:19 pmI think the name of your blog is perfect for this post! The thing that I have realized doing this awesome link-up is that we really don’t need the bling. Yes, you look beautiful dressed up. But, swear to god, you look JUST as beautiful in your mom wear! How cool is that?
Stephanie @ Mommy, for Real. says
January 29, 2014 at 2:25 pmYou sure do still have it in you! You clean up real good, lady! But you know what? I love your T-shirt au naturel look too. You rock that one just as much! I’m a big fan of Kohl’s and Target… they are staples in our house for all family members! 😉 So glad you linked up with us- THANK YOU! xo
Jean says
January 29, 2014 at 2:57 pmIt is about being prepared, isn’t it? It would be ridiculous to walk around the house in cashmere when we paint and cook and wipe boogies all day long. I love your accessory. My two accessories are my favorite part of my “look” too.
Allie says
January 29, 2014 at 2:59 pmWhat a great idea! I love it. I’m with you with who’s who on the Red Carpet – I haven’t a clue who most of these people are!? You look fabulous in BOTH pictures. A mom’s life is not glamorous but it can be very rewarding.
another jennifer says
January 29, 2014 at 3:20 pmI love this link up! Lately I’ve been more of a jeans and sweater kind of gal. I can’t quite remember the last time I bought new clothes. Sad really. I don’t know who half the celebrities are these days either. Oh well.
p.s. I love your little accessory!
Sarah says
January 29, 2014 at 4:54 pmGorgeous – in both!!! And my toenail polish is very chipped, too! Thanks for joining us!
JenKehl - My Skewed View says
January 29, 2014 at 7:35 pmYou are probably one of the few who understands how I feel about awards shows as well! We actually don’t have cable, and the last time I saw a movie that was nominated for an Academy Award it was Lord of the Rings. Other than that, I’m drawing a blank. And I would much rather be wearing my boy and his crud than anything else! (oh and a bowl of ice cream, ok not wearing, eating)
Deb @ Urban Moo Cow says
January 29, 2014 at 9:09 pmWait, does toenail polish come in unchipped?? I must have forgotten that after all this time. 😉 Thanks for linking up.
katbiggie says
January 31, 2014 at 7:59 amLOL I wonder that myself… mine is pretty much never unchipped, except for maybe that one week following my annual pedi!!!
Tamara says
January 29, 2014 at 10:56 pmYou look absolutely glowing both in casual and in fancy.
I don’t own a pair of yoga pants – isn’t that sad? I guess I’m waiting for the right ones.
katbiggie says
January 31, 2014 at 7:59 amThank you Tamara! You are too sweet. NO YOGA PANTS? Do you mean you actually get dressed in real clothes every day? LOL.
Amber says
January 30, 2014 at 3:20 pmYup, my look is basically the same. Only I usually don’t bother with the lipstick.
katbiggie says
January 31, 2014 at 8:00 amTruthfully, me either, but I needed to jazz it up – my face is pretty pasty and chapped lips!
Marie Oliveira says
February 1, 2014 at 1:38 amI love that purple dress you have on! I hardly ever wear jeans anymore. I usually wear my running clothes or some type of clothes I can do exercises or hiking in. I do try to make sure my workout clothes fit my nicely and look good though. And I try to smooth my somewhat frizzy hair out so I don’t look so crazy and put on some eyeliner and curl my eyelashes. That’s pretty enough for me 🙂
katbiggie says
February 2, 2014 at 2:25 pmThat was a very special event – it was the big annual March of Dimes Signature Chef’s event, and I was the key note speaker, so I had to be looking good! (I am pictured with one of the local TV news anchors.) I am usually in my workout clothes, although I don’t do much working out!!
The Dose of Reality says
February 1, 2014 at 9:11 amBwahahahaha! I. LOVE. THIS!!!! You are totally red carpet ready and beautiful whether you are all dolled up or in your mom uniform! I love your “accessory” and your nail polish (chipped). So, so cute!! –Lisa
katbiggie says
February 2, 2014 at 2:21 pmThanks LIsa! I had a lot of fun with this post!