https://www.bylaurenm.com/ A Richmond Virginia Style Blog by Lauren M Dix Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:11:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 38845931 http://www.bylaurenm.com/2025/11/black-friday-deals-moms-over-35-will-love/ http://www.bylaurenm.com/2025/11/black-friday-deals-moms-over-35-will-love/#comments Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:11:20 +0000 https://www.bylaurenm.com/?p=22797 http://www.bylaurenm.com/2025/11/black-friday-deals-moms-over-35-will-love/feed/ 2 22797 http://www.bylaurenm.com/2025/11/realistic-thanksgiving-outfits-for-moms/ http://www.bylaurenm.com/2025/11/realistic-thanksgiving-outfits-for-moms/#comments Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:45:44 +0000 https://www.bylaurenm.com/?p=22762 Have you ever gone searching for holiday outfit inspiration and been met with the most unrealistic outfits you've ever seen? I'm sorry, but I'm not going to be showing up for Thanksgiving dinner in spanx. As a busy mom, I'm just hoping I can get my sides done on time, the kids ready, and still feel presentable at the table. So I put together realistic Thanksgiving outfits for moms that you'll actually want to wear and more importantly, feel good in.]]> http://www.bylaurenm.com/2025/11/realistic-thanksgiving-outfits-for-moms/feed/ 1 22762 http://www.bylaurenm.com/2025/11/what-to-buy-at-the-old-navy-fall-sale/ http://www.bylaurenm.com/2025/11/what-to-buy-at-the-old-navy-fall-sale/#comments Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.bylaurenm.com/?p=22768 We love a sale around here, especially a 40% off sale at Old Navy. Old Navy has been killing the cool mom outfit staples lately. They've become my go-to! So now's the time to stock up on all of your upcoming holiday ocassion outfits and the wardrobe basics you'll wear all winter long. Here's what to buy at the Old Navy fall sale!]]> http://www.bylaurenm.com/2025/11/what-to-buy-at-the-old-navy-fall-sale/feed/ 1 22768 http://www.bylaurenm.com/2025/10/leggings-alternatives-the-cool-moms-are-wearing/ http://www.bylaurenm.com/2025/10/leggings-alternatives-the-cool-moms-are-wearing/#respond Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:49:44 +0000 https://www.bylaurenm.com/?p=22751 For years leggings have been the go-to default for moms everywhere, but it's time for an upgrade. They're never going to be "out." Wearing leggings to gym or on our walks is a no-brainer. But when it comes to everyday outfits, these are the leggings alternatives the cool moms are wearing!]]> http://www.bylaurenm.com/2025/10/leggings-alternatives-the-cool-moms-are-wearing/feed/ 0 22751 http://www.bylaurenm.com/2025/10/the-new-cool-mom-it-pant-athletic-trousers/ http://www.bylaurenm.com/2025/10/the-new-cool-mom-it-pant-athletic-trousers/#respond Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:55:31 +0000 https://www.bylaurenm.com/?p=22738 http://www.bylaurenm.com/2025/10/the-new-cool-mom-it-pant-athletic-trousers/feed/ 0 22738 http://www.bylaurenm.com/2025/10/walmart-cool-mom-fall-fashion-finds/ http://www.bylaurenm.com/2025/10/walmart-cool-mom-fall-fashion-finds/#comments Mon, 13 Oct 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://www.bylaurenm.com/?p=22725 If you aren't thinking of Walmart when it comes to cool mom fall fashion, you are missing out. The way they have elevated their lines this season is truly mind-blowing. I recently placed a giant order, and I cannot wait to share with you the best Walmart cool mom fall fashion finds to update your wardrobe. ]]> http://www.bylaurenm.com/2025/10/walmart-cool-mom-fall-fashion-finds/feed/ 1 22725 http://www.bylaurenm.com/2025/10/three-easy-cool-mom-outfit-upgrades-for-2025/ http://www.bylaurenm.com/2025/10/three-easy-cool-mom-outfit-upgrades-for-2025/#respond Fri, 03 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.bylaurenm.com/?p=22714 The biggest struggle I see for my fellow 35+ moms is getting stuck in the fashion past-- still wearing outfits that were popular in 2019 or 2020. And seriously no shade, I get it. Become a mom can be all-consuming, and keeping in touch with trends? It's seriously not a top priority. But today we're breaking down three easy cool mom outfit upgrades for 2025 that will help us dress more current without adding any additional stress to our plates.]]> http://www.bylaurenm.com/2025/10/three-easy-cool-mom-outfit-upgrades-for-2025/feed/ 0 22714 http://www.bylaurenm.com/2025/09/fall-mom-outfit-formula/ http://www.bylaurenm.com/2025/09/fall-mom-outfit-formula/#comments Sat, 27 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.bylaurenm.com/?p=22698 Let's be honest: motherhood is one of the busiest and stressful seasons of life. It can feel hard to find the time to get dressed, much less care about outfits to wear. And the last thing we want is just another thing added to our plate. But that's why I came up with my go-to fall mom outfit formula. When I have zero capacity left, I know I can rely on it to help me get dressed and out the door fast without any additional stress.]]> http://www.bylaurenm.com/2025/09/fall-mom-outfit-formula/feed/ 1 22698 http://www.bylaurenm.com/2025/09/cool-mom-wide-leg-jeans-outfits/ http://www.bylaurenm.com/2025/09/cool-mom-wide-leg-jeans-outfits/#respond Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.bylaurenm.com/?p=22683 Whether you've bought in or not, wide leg jeans remain one of the hottest trends for fall. And they're not just for the twenty-somethings! They're completely easy and wearable, even for busy moms on the go. From school drop off to dinner with the girls these are the cool mom wide leg jeans outfits we're wearing this fall!]]> http://www.bylaurenm.com/2025/09/cool-mom-wide-leg-jeans-outfits/feed/ 0 22683 http://www.bylaurenm.com/2025/09/cool-mom-outfits-mom-outfit-ideas/ http://www.bylaurenm.com/2025/09/cool-mom-outfits-mom-outfit-ideas/#respond Sun, 14 Sep 2025 21:58:52 +0000 https://www.bylaurenm.com/?p=22670 If you’ve ever stood in front of your closet before school drop-off wondering, “What do I even wear?”, this post is for you. Finding cool mom outfits that are comfortable, affordable, and stylish (without trying too hard) can feel impossible. As moms, we want to look put together but still practical enough for errands, sidelines, and everything in between. Honestly, you don’t need... ]]> http://www.bylaurenm.com/2025/09/cool-mom-outfits-mom-outfit-ideas/feed/ 0 22670