When I think of styles that I admire, I tend to answer with people who’s styles are very polished and a little bit over the top. It’s true that I love the way Blair Eadie accessorizes and mixes prints and I love the way Olivia Palermo always looks chic and layered.
But I know I could never pull it off. And even if I did somehow figure out how to put an outfit like that together I would not feel like myself and I would not feel comfortable.
I’m 100% guilty of searching around the internet (thank you Tumblr, Google, and Pinterest) for outfit inspiration. I have my daily uniforms– I wear this at least three times a week and alternate with cable knit sweaters and jeans– and they’re all pretty simple and basic. I don’t like to overdo it.
And there’s a celebrity who is a pro at looking chic without going over the top… Reese Witherspoon!
Some Reese “we can do this, too” outfit inspiration:
I never really considered Reese Witherspoon to have amazing style because she kind of goes under the radar but I hands down love all these photos! The floral dress and the white two piece set are both gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing Reese's style… I have some new celeb stalking to do 🙂
I love this! I totally feel the whole looking to people who are really fashionable for inspiration, only to find that you can't pull off the look yourself. I never really considered choosing a style icon that dresses a little more "average," per se. Thanks for sharing these photos! Reese really pulls off some great looks!
I love Reese Witherspoon's style she's so classic and girly! I always look up her outfits when I can't think of anything to wear! Alyson | mylifeasalyson.blogspot.com
I LOVE Reese's style! She is hands down my favorite celebrity to follow on instagram because of her effortless style and constant inspiration (with some funny posts thrown in too!) Great picks Carly! 🙂
I love this post! Reese Witherspoon is one of my favorite fashion idols… I just love her. I even wrote a post about this a few months ago, ha! I love how you added links to get her looks, so fun!
This is so great because many of us have items in our closet just like those, so her style is really chic but manageable (for students like me). Makes me like her even more! 😀
Loved reading this post and all the great outfit inspiration! Reese always looks so classic and polished, definitely a style icon of mine. She has a great knack for putting together ensembles that always look wearable and classic. Thanks for sharing 🙂
This affordable rechargeable LED lamp is cute and then made even cuter with this wicker lampshade! 💡✨ No cords needed- just charge and place wherever you want. (Will be extra perfect for dining outdoors this summer!) 💫 Comment “lamp” and I’ll send you links to the LED lamp ($38 for a pair!) and the lampshade (available in a few styles- including a darling blue).
Not really in the mood to be in photos right now, but I keep telling myself I’ll want to look back on these moments and remember them. (Right?!) when I look at these photos in 10, 20, 30 years…
I hope I remember Jack “rescuing” Rory from a windy tent, not how I stood in front of my closet with tears in my eyes.
I hope I remember watching Jack roll down hills and play hop scotch and scoot down the sidewalk with his besties, not that I caught a glimpse of my reflection and didn’t recognize myself.
I hope I remember sitting outside with my friend happily watching our kids play (while watching the minutes until bedtime tick by), and not that I spent too much time zooming in and examining every new wrinkle on my face.
I hope I remember the pure joy of these early warm days with my little family whom I love so much 🤍
The weather is warming up and I’m feeling slightly more comfortable in my skin every day ☀️ Here’s what I wore last week as a mom of two. I have a two and a half year old toddler and a two month old so I need outfits I feel good in, can chase a little guy around in, AND that I can breastfeed easily while wearing. 🔗 Leave a comment with “OUTFITS” to get links to every outfit I wore!
This room is so very special 🤍 The little cars sprinkled everywhere (watch your step!). A tiny sock, never two, peeled off and tucked somewhere hidden away. Piles of books that grow almost as quickly as the little boy who sleeps here. Outgrown pants and shoes to grow into mingling in the closet. Often messy, and a little cluttered, but a little boy lives here. 🚘☀️🐶📚🧸
(Rory is still in our room, but eventually the boys will share. I can picture their little twin beds already!)
About ten days ago, I noticed that today’s forecast was looking WARM. I told Mike, “We’re walking into town and sitting outside and I’m getting a beer. Put it on your calendar.” It ended up being warmer than forecasted (almost eighty degrees!) and let me tell you, it delivered. Today felt like the beginning of The Season™: dinners al fresco, beers/fries/ice creams, and late bedtimes. Indulging in it all because the kids are only getting older and we’re the grownups (somehow) and we get to make the rules ✌🏻
Dress is @tuckernuck & sweater is @kiltecollection
@pennylinndesigns and I hosted a “learn to needlepoint” class this past weekend and it was everything ✨ Needlepoint has been such a bright spot in my life over the past five years- and it’s gotten me through some difficult times. Because it’s helped me so much, sharing this hobby with others has turned into a mini life mission of mine. To sit in a room (my beautiful office space designed by @clare.sull!) with pro stitchers and needlepoint newbies alike was one of my dreams come true. I loved seeing women chatting, meeting, and bonding over this beautiful craft 🪡 Honestly, the needlepoint world is (sadly) filled with a lot of gatekeeping and competitiveness; this weekend proved that it doesn’t have to- and shouldn’t- be this way! It’s for EVERYONE. Whether you’ve never picked up a canvas in your life or you’re working on heirloom stockings for your family, there’s room for everyone at this table.
📍 Leave a comment saying “needlepoint” and I’ll send you my go-to resources for getting started with needlepoint!
Motherhood is pure JOY to me– nothing makes me happier than being with my boys! I wear my @haverhillcollection personalized jewelry every day as a symbol of my love for them– it’s a constant reminder for me of my greatest purpose. To celebrate my first Mother’s Day with TWO boys, I sent in my Haverhill necklace to add Rory’s birthstone and initial alongside Jack’s! I also got a second bracelet to stack with Jack’s. Love that this personalized jewelry can be altered as our family grows. Haverhill’s jewelry is designed to be lived in (perfect for busy moms!) made from solid 14k gold with high-quality birthstones so I never have to take it off to exercise, shower, or sleep. Use code MOTHERSDAY15 for 15% off!
I never really considered Reese Witherspoon to have amazing style because she kind of goes under the radar but I hands down love all these photos! The floral dress and the white two piece set are both gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing Reese's style… I have some new celeb stalking to do 🙂
Annie N Belle
I love this! I totally feel the whole looking to people who are really fashionable for inspiration, only to find that you can't pull off the look yourself. I never really considered choosing a style icon that dresses a little more "average," per se. Thanks for sharing these photos! Reese really pulls off some great looks!
xx
Caitlin | Your Typical Prep
I am obsessed with Reese Witherspoon! She is so classically gorgeous and always so well put together.
Kari
http://www.sweetteasweetie.com
Yes! The perfect balance of chic and do-able. So much inspiration!
-alex
skyscrapers & palm trees
I love Reese Witherspoon's style she's so classic and girly! I always look up her outfits when I can't think of anything to wear!
Alyson | mylifeasalyson.blogspot.com
I love her style! And that white and blue dress!
Her Heartland Soul
http://herheartlandsoul.com
I LOVE Reese's style! She is hands down my favorite celebrity to follow on instagram because of her effortless style and constant inspiration (with some funny posts thrown in too!) Great picks Carly! 🙂
Allison
http://allisonshook.com/
I love this post! Reese Witherspoon is one of my favorite fashion idols… I just love her. I even wrote a post about this a few months ago, ha! I love how you added links to get her looks, so fun!
~pinch, pinch theclassycrab~
Reese Witherspoon really is chic without being over the top! Love her style!
Lauren,
http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com/
Im a huge Reese Witherspoon fan! She has gorgeous style!
-Meg
http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com
Ahh, she seriously dresses perfect. I love the last outfit, so chic!
http://thepreppysisters.blogspot.com
She has always been one of my favorites. I love her classic style!
Love this! So often, we link fashion inspiration with the icons that don't necessarily have a relatable wardrobe. This was a great little reminder!
Yes, love her effortless chic casual style! Also love that she's a mom of three like me 🙂
http://morepreppysue.blogspot.com
This is so great because many of us have items in our closet just like those, so her style is really chic but manageable (for students like me). Makes me like her even more! 😀
Loved reading this post and all the great outfit inspiration! Reese always looks so classic and polished, definitely a style icon of mine. She has a great knack for putting together ensembles that always look wearable and classic. Thanks for sharing 🙂
xoxo Nicole
http://www.brazenbrunette.com
Her style is definitely fabulous. These looks are very approachable and easy to recreate!
I have loved Reese since her appearance in Sweet Home Alabama, one of the things I love most about her is how relate-able she looks!
xoxo, SS
The Southern Stylista