ORM Blog — Summer Style

We only have about 6 weeks of summer left!  It's already gone by so fast. In the time we have left, we hope to take multiple trips to the pool, maybe a few quick weekend trips and then one week away as a family too if we can squeeze it in.  Being plus size, one thing I always dreaded in the past was getting ready to take the kids to anything "water" that would require me to wear a swimsuit.  Not because I don't like swimming, I actually love it - but I didn't like the self doubt and negative self...

One way I love making my wardrobe stretch is by looking for pieces that can be worn multiple ways.  If you've been around for a while, you know I call this the #ORMRuleof3 - making sure I can style something at least 3 ways or wear it for 3 seasons or wear it for three areas of my life.  If it meets those thresholds (and I love it) it usually gets to stay in my closet! Using the #ORMRuleof3 helps me keep my options open, but my closet is not as cluttered (still working on the decluttering process, but I'm...

I feel like it's been forever and a day since I last sat down to write a blog post.  I always think of summer as slower, easier, and less hustle - but then we get in the swing of things and it seems to fly by so fast with little to no time to slow down.  If you've been following along through my posts and stories over on Instagram, you likely have kept up with our shenanigans.  If I find something I love, I tend to post it there (quickly) and then still keep up with all the day to...

How about I promise I won't get emotional writing this post as long as you all let me live vicariously through you?  The suggestion came in last week for me to do a #ORMStyleMeSunday post with a "Mommy & Me" twist.  I love the idea and frankly, with 2 boys here, I rarely think about that kind of thing.  So I got to looking and shopping and OH.MY.GOODNESS. is there some cuteness in the world for anyone wanting to twin with their little one(s).  This roundup is specifically focused on Mommy and Me related ensembles and features size inclusive mom options...

  Every week I ask in my Instagram stories for ORM follower suggestions on what I should style next.  Each week, one of those suggestions is picked at random and then I get to styling and sharing each Sunday!  Hence the tag #ORMStyleMeSunday  This week did not disappoint when the suggestion of Wedge Espadrilles was entered and then selected.  Nothing says spring and summer are here to stay to me more than an espadrille style shoe and a good stripe (you'll see both pictured here!) What's great about this style of shoe is that it comes in many styles, colors, heel heights,...