Every year I get all excited about spring and the warmer temps, but the truth about Mother Nature is that spring is actually still pretty cold. At least where I live. It’s not how is this real life freezing or anything, but it’s for sure chilly enough that I need some nice spring jackets in my wardrobe arsenal to make it through. I am happy
Easy and Affordable Holiday Style Edits
*This holiday style post was sponsored by Misook. All opinions, tips, and witty banter are my own.* The holidays are upon us and that means it is time for holiday parties. If you’re anything like me, getting dressed up for a work related shindig is not at the top of your list of things to do on chilly December weekend. I’d much rather stay at
Fall Style Edit: 10 Fall Things To Add to Your Cart Right Now
Fall is my favorite style season. The colors, the coziness, the boots the sweaters –style perfection. Especially when it comes to shoes. I got my two favorite pair of fall shoes courtesy of Secret Celebrity. A post shared by DudeMom | Amanda Rodriguez (@thedudemom) on Oct 11, 2017 at 5:32pm PDT I love both pairs–one wedge, one flat, both stylish and comfortable and perfect for
The One Piece of Clothing I Can’t Live Without
The ladies of Take Time for Style asked me to join them for the annual Moms Do Fall Fashion tour again this year. via GIPHY Initially, I thought I’d pass because no one wants to hear another mom talking about her comfy, soft Lula Roe leggings. With their unlimited stretch. And their flattering, lump hiding patterns. You’ve had enough of that I’m sure. But then
Story Time: My Experience on What NOT to Wear
Yes. THAT What NOT to Wear. The formerly popular TLC makeover show starring Stacy and Clinton. I was on it. As an actual person getting an actual makeover. Years ago. I decided to jump on the YouTube Story Time train and share this one as it is still one of the most read, searched for, and commented on posts on this blog. And people still
You Want Wantable: 10 Things You Need to Know
I am Amanda, and I am addicted to mail order box services. Because… ALL OF THE THINGS. via GIPHY Something about the surprise of it just makes me so, so excited! It’s probably because my parents never gave me a surprise party as a kid. Every year I’d hope and pray and wish. And every year I’d come home on my birthday to not a
5 Stylish Moms to Follow on Instagram This Week
Summer is over. Well, not really, but sort of. School is back in session and football season is well underway and, in my neck of the woods, that means summer has met its demise. Never mind that it was really 90 degrees almost every day this week. Mother Nature is drunk, as per usual, and until she sobers up we will all be tortured. Forward
Summer Booties You Should Buy Now
Summer boots. They are a thing. I bought a pair recently, and in classic DudeMom fashion, I wore them immediately. Never mind that we are in a heat wave. Never mind that I had to stand outside for hours watching my children do outside-y type things. Never mind that I wanted to be in a swimsuit with flip flops beneath a waterfall trying not to
I Wore a Bodysuit All Day and Here’s What Happened
Saturday evening I found myself inside of the women’s section of Target all by my lonesome. I was feeling invigorated by my unplanned “me” time and decided to try on a bunch of clothes, including a long sleeved onesie that I randomly stumbled across! Honestly, I’ve struggled to make sense of why they exist. Like why on earth would grown up ladies want to hunch