Dino Rock

Happy Monday everyone,
I hope you all had a fabulous Valentines Day/ weekend.  Anything fun or interesting happen? 

So, for todays outfit post I will admit, it was a lazy day outfit.  Do you ever have days where you just want to lay around in sweats and do nothing all day?  This was one of those days.  As a mom you don't really get that luxury of being lazy...unfortunately.  So, to get myself out of those ruts I force myself to get dressed.  It really helps you get things accomplished when you're dressed for the day; and, while the outfit may not be the most chic, or elaborate creation, it's alright, sometimes comfort just has to win!

For my lazy day look, I wore my Dino rock oversized sweater.  (This is one of those clothing pieces I bought to score cool mom points with my three year old :))  This sweater was on sale for $8. While it may not be for everyone, it is definitely for me and for $8, I'll take it.  I wore a sheer button up blouse underneath so there was a little bit of layering and texture.  You maybe able to see a little bit of the collar, but I think my hair may be in the way. Tucked the front section into my acid wash jeans, put my little feet into some furry boots, added some jewels and a hair bow and Tadaaa!!!  A lazy day outfit.  What do you guys wear when you're feeling lazy?  Hope you have a great day and enjoyed the look.  Hugs XxX
       Jaimey

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dino Rock Sweater: Forever21

Sheer blouse: Rue21

Acid Wash Jeans: H&M

Boots: LA MO

"RAD" necklace: Forever21

Colorful Bead Bracelets: Kohls

Spike Bracelets: H&M

 

 

 

LOVE

I found this quote on pinterest a while ago and I am so glad I pinned it.  Because it's the month of Love and today is the actual "Love Day" I thought this quote would be perfect for Inspirational Friday.  

This is so true.  You can tell somebody a hundred times a day that you love them, but if you don't show that person how important and special they are in your life, the words, "I Love You" soon become a mockery of love and fall on deaf ears.

So my challenge to you dear readers is to really show your loved ones through your actions and acts of service how much you really do love them,  Continue to say the words "I Love You" but remember they are felt and heard even more when love is shown.  

I hope you all have a wonderful and special Valentines Day.  

**Smile at strangers today of all days because some do not have a loved one to smile with**

Lots of Hugs XxxxxX

Jaimey

Roses and Lace

Happy Valentines Day!  Well, almost I guess.  I love Valentines day.  Ok, who am I kidding?  I love every holiday.  I love that you get to change your house every few months by adding adorable decorations.  For Triston's first Valentines Day I decided I was going to heart attack our house.  I picked out adorable heart shaped decorations and then stuck them to our walls with tack.  But those things just weren't sticking!  My sister came over and I showed her the tack that I had been using.  Turns out it wasn't tack but modeling clay!   Everywhere I had put the "tack" there were little spots of discoloration where the clay had eaten through the paint!!!  Yikes right?  What are some of your most memorable Valentines day stories?

For my look I wanted to do something girly and flirty.  Usually I just wear jeans and a cute valentines day shirt or sweater.  I paired my high waisted rose skirt with a black shirt and then put a lacy crop top over my shirt to give texture.  Added a pinkish/peach (is there an exact color name for this combo??) rose statement necklace and bracelets.  Added some loose romantic waves to my hair and finished the look off by mixing a coral lipstick with a light pink lipstick.  Hope you enjoy the look.  Have a wonderful valentines day.  Hugs XxX
Jaimey

Lacy crop top: Forever21

Black Shirt: Costco

Rose Skirt: Forever21

Black Tights: Steve Madden

Shoes: Forever Young shoes

Rose Necklace: Forever21

Bracelets: Forever21

A BOLD! Red Lip

I Love a bright red lip!  It is so classy and chic, especially during the cold winter months.  Bold red lips just scream Marilyn Monroe don't you think?  I wanted my look to kind of revolve around my red lipstick, so I used my lipstick as my accent color.  I am in love with my shirt from Tjmaxx.  That store is just a treasure trove, it does take time and patience, but you'll always come out with a prize.

The cut of this shirt and the print of it gives a hint of the 1950/1960s.  Again tuck the shirt in to give yourself a little bit of figure.  Do you notice something different....?  Yep, I left my skinny belt off.  I thought the outfit looked better without a belt.  Next time you reach for your usual clothing essential see what happens when you don't use it.  To finish the look, I put on my booties and jewels.  I think an outfit always needs jewels to complete it.  Hope you enjoy the look.  Hugs XxX
                                                                                                                                Jaimey

 

Top: Tjmaxx

Jeans: Forever21

Booties: Justfab (Delle)

Necklace: Charms from different stores

Bracelets: H&M

Watch: Family heirloom

Lipstick: Cover girl Hot Passion

You are Special

I am obsessed with children's books.  Ask my husband Tyler.  I will usually by a new children's book once a week.  I can't help myself!  I think it is so important that children start reading or looking at books at a young age. 

 

But, out of all the children's books that we own, this book is by far my most favorite book.  On the Night You Were Born by Nancy Tillman.  The first time I saw this book was when Kourtney Kardashian posted it on her instagram page. (Now don't hate... ;))  I have two other books by Nancy that I love as well, so I thought I would look into buying this book.  I am so happy I did.

 

Even though this is a children's book, I strongly believe that in addition to every child owning their own book, EVERY ADULT should own one as well.  When I first read this book, I got a little teary eyed.  (Crying is very unusual for me, so it was a big deal!) 

 

In her sweet way, Nancy talks about what effect your birth had on nature, and all the animals.  She talks about how special you are, and how there will only be one of you ever! 

When I read that line, I stopped for a moment and thought, "Oh my gosh, this is so true!  There is only one Jaimey Tripp in the whole wide world!!" This sudden epiphany made me realize how easy it is to get so caught up in my daily life, that I kind of forgot that I am special because there is only and ever will be one of me! 

 

So my dear readers, do yourself a favor and go out and spend $5-$10 on this wonderful book.  Give it to a new mommy for her child, give it as a gift to your teenage sons and daughters, give it to your friends, husbands, wives, family members.  Remember how different you are and embrace everything there is about you.  Read this book as often as possible and try not to get so caught up in your every day lives that you forget why you are special, and why you are you!  Make your life count, and share who you are and everything about you with those around you!  Show the world how special you are!  Hugs XxX

                 Jaimey



 

 

 

"For NEVER before in story or rhyme

(not even once upon a time)

has the world ever known a you, my friend,

and it never will, not ever again....

On the Night You Were Born, By: Nancy Tillman

 



The day I pretended I was a paleontologist

**Just a friendly Reminder that my giveaway closes tonight at MIDNIGHT MST!!!  Check out my first giveaway post for official rules.  Winner will be announced tomorrow so watch for your name, keep your fingers crossed, and good luck.  Hugs XxX!!**


I am obsessed with this adorable sweater.  I saw it, grabbed it, and bought it without any thought.  It's one of those pieces where your fashion soul just knows it's the right piece for you and there is absolutely no need to think or mull it over in your head.  You just know the article of clothing was made specially for you.  And a bonus for me?  I scored "Cool Mom Points" with my 3 year old son.  He thinks I'm pretty cool when I wear dinosaur sweaters.

I think sweaters look best when there is another layer underneath them.  This isn't always the case, but I felt like this was one of those times when an extra layer was needed.  So, I added one of my staples to the outfit... my beloved chambray shirt.  Put on my $10 black jeans.  (You know how I feel about bargains) and added my skinny belt, black boots, and jewels.   Applied my fuchsia lipstick and was out the door.

 Next time you feel like something is missing when you are wearing a pull over sweater, try adding a flannel, chambray, or a button up shirt to see how it transforms the outfit.  Tuck it in in the front for a more fitting and polished look!  Hugs XxX
                                                                    Jaimey

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweater: Forever21

Chambray Shirt (men's): H&M

Black Jeans: Forever21

Skinny Belt: Target

Jewels: Kohls, and H&M

Boots: old

 



 

My First Giveaway!!!!

YAAAAYA! My first Giveaway
Can I just tell you I am soo excited to do this giveaway.  I thought it was so fitting to do a little giveaway during the month of February considering it is the month of LOVE. 
I just love giving gifts to people.  I swear I get more excited about the actual person receiving and opening the gifts than they do lol.  If you were to ask my husband if he's ever gotten a gift on his birthday or holiday he would say, "HECK NO!"  Why you ask?  Because his little wife aka me gets too excited and can't wait until the actual day to give him his gifts.  One year he got his Christmas presents on BLACK FRIDAY because I just couldn't handle waiting a month to see his reactions. 

I am getting better, now he opens his presents on Christmas eve.  And he is adamant that our kids will get presents on their birthdays and holidays and not a day sooner.  It's been hard, but I manage.

So because it is the month of love, I wanted to give one lucky reader the chance to win a few of the things that I absolutely love.

***GIVEAWAY RULES***
Follow me on Instagram (jaimeytripp)
Follow my blog
Comment in the comment sections that you did the two above and tell me what you love most about the month of Feb.
The Giveaway will close on Wed Feb 5th at MIDNIGHT MST and winner will be announced on Thursday Feb 6th.

GOOD LUCK!!!!

XoXoXo


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