Meet My Mom! April 27, 2016 | Hi Friends! I’m sharing something super special with you guys today, my mom. In honor of Mother’s Day coming up, I thought that this would be a fun way for you guys to get to know a little about her. She was in Charlotte with us all of last week and I somehow convinced her to join me in a blog post and share her cute style and a little interview about her journey through motherhood. I mean where do I even start? My mom is my #1…my #1 fan, #1 source of inspiration and #1 giver of unconditional love. Growing up, I always remember her working on DIY projects, decorating (and re-decorating!) our home, and shopping for the cutest clothes. So, as someone in the south would say, I certainly “didn’t lick it off the bricks” when it comes to what I love. We share so many common interests…like the ones above and also a love of working out, dessert (well, those two are ironic, right?!), the beach and football. She taught me how to make an impressive blackberry cobbler, tried her best to instill in me that I shouldn’t wear white until after Easter (that one didn’t work out too well…), taught me what a first down meant and she’s the only person who will almost always still pick up the phone when I call. She’s my person. And as amazing as she is as a Mother, she’s an even better Gigi. I think that one of the greatest joys of motherhood is actually watching your parents become grandparents. Its magical. I asked her a few questions about her journey through motherhood (she’ll ask me some next week for part two of this post!) and am also showing off how amazing she looks. Ladies, this is fashion over 50…it doesn’t have to be boring! How many kids do you have and how old were you when you became a Mother? I have three children and I was 26 years old when I had my first child. I also vividly remember BEGGING for her to have a third child…and she did! Our brother is almost 10 years younger than me and is a junior in college. When he misbehaves she always blames me 🙂 Do you think that there’s anything that could have prepared you for Motherhood? No, words could not even begin to describe the feeling you get when that baby is put in your arms for the first time. You know that I’m still unsure of how I will ever love another baby quite like I love Landry, what was the transition like from 1 to 2 kids and then 2 to 3 for you? Well, I go back to my answer above, the minute that 2nd or third child is put in your arms, an overwhelming feeling of love takes over and your heart just explodes. Best Mothering advice that YOUR mom ever gave you? I can’t remember anything special that she said but her actions spoke louder than words. What do you think that your greatest reward in your 31 years of motherhood has been? To see my daughters become such wonderful moms. I hope I did something right because they make me so proud as I watch them instill the same values in their children as I instilled in them. I hope to see the same in my son when he becomes a father. Well thank you, mama! How did you juggle working full time and still being a mother who was very “present?” Well, my free time was dedicated to them. My mornings started at 5:00 a.m. When everyone was still sleeping, I would get up and run so that it did not interfere with their time. My work also allowed me to be involved with school functions. Lastly, I did not have a social life to speak of (by choice) and my weekends were filled with spending time with them. My mom just retired last year, isn’t that amazing?! For someone to dedicate over 30 years of their life to one company, muchless raising 3 kids at the same time…it’s almost unheard of these days!! So proud of her for that! Tell everyone something that they may not know about me from reading this blog? That you dyed your hair orange (not the color you intended) in the 7th grade at a friend’s sleepover. I will literally never forget this night. It was more like an orange striped zebra. I actually let a 12 year old friend (Lauryn are you reading this?!) pull my hair through a cap and use a box of blonde dye on it…and the orange zebra situation ensued. I didn’t put dye on my hair again until after college… What was I like as a kid and what did you think that I would be when I “grew up?” You were very independent at a young age, as you would not even let me brush your hair at five years old. You were also driven and you always loved fashion, so your career path was not a surprise to me. We have photos of some realllll interesting hairstyles that happened as a result of me doing my own hair at 5 years old. That’s one you might have wanted to put your foot down on, Mom 😉 Turn on your JavaScript to view content Notice how she’s rocking my saddle bag for this look? Proof that accessories are so versatile and not age specific. How cute is this little shift dress on her? It’s a total steal at $58 and comes in a TON of solid colors and various prints! A staple for Summer and easy to throw on and go. For reference, she’s 5’5 and wearing a size M. I mean, please let me look like this at 57, especially with NO work done and her first facial happened only a few weeks ago. How is that even possible?! Aren’t these shorts just the cutest? Great for Summer (especially 4th of July) and loving the button pocket details! Also, this linen tunic is probably one of the happiest additions to my closet as of late. It’s the tried and true roll tab tunic that I always wear, but in a lightweight linen chambray and it literally goes with everything. Take my advice and buy two…you’ll wear it that much! My mom fell is love with my Regan satchel last visit and decided to get one for herself. She opted for the largest size and got it in this beautiful butter color (such a great neutral!). I’m wearing it for this look and am LOVING it so much. As I was writing this post I noticed that it’s now 40% off!!! Regular $375 and now it’s $224! Shop it HERE. Also the smaller size (like the one I have) in this butter color is also 40% off and $194! Turn on your JavaScript to view content Turn on your JavaScript to view content Shop Our Looks: Mom: Dress | Denim Vest | Similar Wedges | Saddle Bag | Sunnies | Bangles Me: Linen Tunic | Shorts | Flatforms (mine look like they are going to sell out, but THESE are nearly identical) Bag (40% off!!!!!!) | Bangles | Sunnies | Earrings | Long Gold Necklace Happy Wednesday! Make sure to join us for part two of this post next week…and some more mother + daughter style! xo
Elise says April 27, 2016 at 8:10 AM Love everything about this post! Cheers to you, mama, and to your mama!!! xx
Beth of designPOST interiors says April 27, 2016 at 8:21 AM Sweet post Mallory! Your mom is adorable and y’all look exactly alike!
Style Your Senses says April 27, 2016 at 3:42 PM Thanks girlie! Can’t believe you haven’t met her IRL yet…need to make that happen! xo
Jennifer@The Chronicles of Home says April 27, 2016 at 10:16 AM This is the MOST adorable post! Your mom is beautiful and I loved reading her answers to your questions. Loft shorts have been one of my faves since last year. Such a good fit for me and the 4″ inseam is perfect for this girl 🙂 What size are you wearing in the tunic? Love it!
Gentry Adams says April 27, 2016 at 12:09 PM You and your mamma are TWINS! You’re both adorable and I loved this sweet Q&A!
Haley @haleyacres says April 27, 2016 at 4:57 PM Such a fun post! You and your mama are so cute! I love how she wasn’t surprised by your career path. I will be so curious if I can tell someday what my future children will be when they grow up. 🙂 So sweet!
Style Your Senses says April 28, 2016 at 3:27 PM Thank you so much Haley! She probably wasn’t surprised because she dragged me around shopping since the day I was born…I was kinda forced to like it 😉 😉
Marcia Leleux says April 27, 2016 at 10:34 PM You and your Mom look great. What a great read! Looks like both of you were really enjoying your time together! Love you guys
Teresa Lancaster says April 27, 2016 at 11:30 PM I absolutely love this article Mallory and you were spot on describing your Mom! I adore her for being the Mom she is and cherish every minute I have ever gotten to spend with you guys!! Excellent job of you guys modeling the gorgeous outfits! I see so much of her in you and that’s a great compliment..but even more important I see all of your own wonderful qualities as well! Great job Mallory????
Style Your Senses says April 28, 2016 at 3:26 PM Awww this is so sweet Ms. Teresa! We both adore and miss you! xo
Lauryn Bulliard says April 28, 2016 at 10:19 AM First, I cried at the part about watching your parents as grandparents bc it’s so true! I never imagined the joy I would experience seeing how much my parents LOVE my kids and then the LOVE that my kids have for them. And then I died laughing at the hair-dye experiment!! Thinks about that along with our grunge phase. Oh mais la! I am not looking forward to the teenage years as a mom! Loved the post and looking forward to reading part 2!
Style Your Senses says April 28, 2016 at 3:25 PM Oh man, the grunge phase was the worst…glad she didn’t go into detail about that one. What on earth were we thinking and why did our moms ever allow it?!?!? LOL! Miss you, mama! xo
Francinne says April 28, 2016 at 11:01 AM I really enjoyed this post about you and your mom. Both of you look so cute in your outfits and I loved the questions that you asked her.