Be a lady would you?

It's always the badly dressed people who are the most interesting.
~Jean Paul Gaultier

OK, so it goes without saying that I am probably one of Thee most interesting people you will ever come across.
Alright, a slight exaggeration to be sure but I have had more bad fashion days then good I would venture to guess.

Out of poor taste? I don't think so. More out of sheer laziness and possibly a lack of disposable funds in the name of fashion.

My usual morning garb...pony tail or bunned up hair, cargos and a beloved ratty sweater or scroll way down to see the track suit of doom.

I guess when it comes down to it I would rather get an extra 20 minutes of sleep instead of showering, doing hair and finding an appropriate lady like outfit for the day.

Below is a picture of me in my usual "at home" attire. Hair in a bun and my ratty robe that is practically see through that I refuse to part with.
Cute newborn in arms is a 3 day old Abigail. Luckily for you she is blocking the utter hideousness of this get up. (BTW, why was I holding a pack of Orbit gum at like 11:00 at night 2 days after birth while holding my newborn? Odd...)
Generally speaking, the minute I get home I take off my "day" clothes and throw on a robe, or PJ's or some such coziness.

Here's the problem, my "day" clothes....well let's just say I'm not Jackie O.
I have been dressing a bit shabby as of late. The usual Mom get up. The dreaded track suit of doom and uggs.

Did you think that was me? With that Boot-ay...oh heavens. If only I looked that good in a track suit (minus the very plump backside). Tis not so folks. And for the record I couldn't find a picture of me wearing one so Kim is my stand-in.

I would love to show up to school drop off in the morning coiffed and made up wearing something other than a track suit or cargo's.
Truly, I dream of dressing in heels and pretty floral dresses and really being a "lady" during the day.
Again...it's that extra few minutes of sleep thing. I treasure every last second of it.

All this chit chat is to tell you that with a little help from my friend..Aubs, who has started a non frump revolution..er..uh sort of...OK it's just the two of us, but let's just say we are both making that effort to spend 4 days a week instead of 7 in track suits. (C'mon we're not perfect...baby steps.)

So with that dreamy disposable shopping dough.....

I adore the 50's housewife vibe. Some rad heels, a sleek, light wave to my tresses and red lipstick...those other Mom's would think I had lost my marbles but I think the look would be fabulous. A little SATC Charlotte ya know.

Or maybe...

 I'm a sucker for some real frilly girly pastels.

Or how about...

A little flower power. I wish I could be so bold.

For the office perhaps...

OK,  a little sexy for the office but bottom row, third from the right is an awesome dress. And yes, I would wear it to the office with some awesome heels. Rowwwrrrr as Matt would say.

And of course...

A dress in my usual color palette. You can never go wrong with mocha.

Dresses courtesy of  Mod Cloth at http://www.modcloth.com/
"A girl can dream blog post " courtesy of the girl without the disposable income but with the hope of dressing more like a lady from time to time.

Let's all find our inner lady shall we?

Just around the corner in every woman's mind - is a lovely dress, a wonderful suit, or entire costume which will make an enchanting new creature of her.

~Wilhela Cushman

Promise Wilhela?