Moda Mama

Free Spirited and Willful Child

June 12, 2015
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I love that my girl is strong willed and free spirited. But does she have to be soooo strong willed and free spirited? About bed time? And about food? And about, oh well, everything??? It’s like corralling sheep where the sheep are baring their teeth, not listening, have spikes on their hides, and laser beams shooting at you from their heads. It’s just like that.

She’s freakin’ cute and sweet as hell, but when that other side comes out, watch out! Plus, you know there’s only so many questions a woman can answer in a day before that questioning inflection at the end of a sentence makes your brains explode.

Obviously, I love that she’s very inquisitive, but dear Lord do I breathe a sigh of relief once she goes to bed and I have no more questions being pelted at me in rapid fire succession.

Pass the wine.

Vest – H&M // Cardi – Old Navy // Dress – Ruche // Boots – Aldo // Socks – F21 // Necklace – FreePeople

Antithesis in All Black

June 5, 2015
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I did some work on the T.O. Webfest for the awards, and I had to be on stage for the whole show. So I was told to ‘wear black.’ Which y’all know is not something I do often. But when given the directive to wear black, I went with it wearing all black.

Black pleather. I was the Vana White antithesis sartorially speaking.

Dress – Zara // Jacket – Le Chateau // Bag – hand me down // Boots – Aldo // Sunnies – F21 // Earrings – I forget *old*

*linking up with Style Sessions*

Yeah Baby!

June 1, 2015
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That whole ’60s/’70s feel. That whole loose waves, fringe and mini dress thang. All of that. I’m in love. There’s a party? I’m bringing my fringe, backless, and curls to shake shake shake it off. Yes, I threw a little Taylor Swift in there. Because it’s all about being who you truly are in all your complex glory.

And this fringed hippie loves her a little Taylor.

Dress – Spell Designs // Belt & Boots – F21 *old* // Sunnies – UO // Rings – F21 and others *old*

It’s Deceptive…

May 29, 2015
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…..this outfit. Why, you may ask? Because it looks all boho and cool and relaxed, but hidden among it are sci-fi nerdy gems. My ring says, “To Boldly Go.” And my necklace? It’s an artists interpretation of the Kara Thrace and Anders tattoo mixed with the arrow of Apollo. BSG gold!
So you see, I’m deceptively geeking out.

Dress – Ruche // Cardigan – c/o Jennifer Fukushima // Sunnies – UO // Sandals – Winners // Ring & Necklace – Etsy

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Serenity

May 8, 2015
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What do you think of when you hear ‘Serenity’? That soft sun ray breezing through the curtains first thing in the morning. The smell and feel of a great cuddle with your little one. That brief humid pause of the world before the rains begin to fall and the clouds break for a thunderstorm. That sip of tea before everyone else in the house is up and the bustle of the day begins. A still lake without a ripple seen – untouched and full of potential.

Or if you’re like me you think of Joss Whedon, Malcom Reynolds, River Tam, Zoe, and Wash.
“I am a leaf on the wind.”

Cardigan – Arnhem *I added buttons to make it a dress* // Belt & Ring – F21 // Necklace – Free People // Bracelets – Threadsence & Joseph Nogucci // Boots – Aldo

Age Appropriate, Who Cares Anymore?

April 22, 2015
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There’s this time where I was really concerned about whether what I was wearing was age appropriate.

But recently, I just don’t care. I am who I am and that’s just that. I’ve never been a booty short kind of girl, so there’s really no fear of my being that kind of woman. Otherwise, braided buns over 30 with boho dresses? Why the heck not? You just gotta be who you are you know?

Sweater – I forget // Dress & Boots – ThreadSence // Sock – FreePeople // Necklace – Lustre Boutique // Rings – I forget *old*

Fringe, Shift, and Beach

April 15, 2015
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Dress – ThreadSence // Cardigan – Ruche // Scarf – old, I forget // Boots – Aldo // Necklace – Vanessa Mooney // Socks – FreePeople

Still desolate, still snowy ice caps, but it’s a beach. The wind was cold and howling but…. It’s a beach and it’s not covered with piles and piles of snow. It’s a beach. That in itself makes me very happy.

What’s making you happy today?

Breezy Arnhem Maxi Dress

April 13, 2015
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The sun is shining, the temperature is up and the breeze is blowing through my dress.

Walking around I finally felt that beautiful thing that is the breeze blowing through your dress, and the sun caressing the back of your neck. It was warm – well warmer – than it has been for a long time. This deliciously light, soft, and breezy dress has been in my closet for a little while. It was calling, nay screaming, out for the barometer to rise. A long and light dress with floral prints epitomizes Spring to me. There’s something about that feeling when you’re walking down the street and can feel sun, material, and a warm breeze on you at the same time. It’s a calming feeling, a soothing feeling, a moment that makes you breathe and love life

Dress – Arnhem // Necklace – Gypsy Love Store // Ring – F21 // Bag – Target // Socks – I forget *old* // Boots – Aldo

*linking up with Style Sessions, and Trend Spin*

A Polka Dot Dress and Bums

April 10, 2015
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Polka Dot Dress – ASOS // Cardigan – ThreadSence // Socks – FreePeople // Boots – Aldo // Bag – Lucky Brand // Necklace – Vanessa Mooney via Threadsence // Sunnies – Lace Affair

Cleaning up after dinner, I reached down and squeezed my little girl’s bum.

“Mama, why you do that?”

“‘Cause I like your bum. It’s beautiful.”

“No Mama, my bum’s not beautiful.”

“No?”

“No. ‘Cause bums are stinky and farty.”

“Okay, well I still think it’s beautiful.”

“Maaaama,” she says shaking her head.

*linking up with Fab Favs*

Class It Up A Bit With A Floral Fit and Flare

April 3, 2015
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Dress – ModCloth // Shoes – Locale // Purse – H&M // Earrings – I forget *old* // Tights – Hansel from Basel

Sometimes. Occasionally. Once in a while. From time to time, I can class it up a bit. You know pretend that I’ve got a touch of the lady in me. I went to a film premiere and decided that this night I would do just that. I also decided to do this because before the film a new trailer of another film I’m in that’s in post-production would be revealed. And in this film I play one half of a swinging couple….so I thought I should at least be a lady in person for a bit…since on screen. Well, let’s just say there was a moment I was certainly blushing. Thank goodness it’s dark in the theatre!

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