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After months of never ending snow and freezing weather like only people cursed by a singing, magical princess in a far off ice castle could understand, yesterday’s temps hit 80 degrees in my neck of the woods!

Eighty. Degrees!

Shave your legs, bust out the nail polish, and leave your coats at home!

I got to enjoy the sidelines of baseball and soccer for the first time all season where I was pleased to work up a very unladylike sweat doing nothing more than sitting in my chair while cheering my children in their athletic exploits.

baseball mom

It was perfect.

Particularly because I followed up my sweaty spectating with a shopping trip: Hello winningest day in forever, I missed you!

I spent 12 minutes in Charlotte Russe making sure their brand of leggings weren’t fit to be worn as pants when you’re over 21 (they’re not, never do it, it will be disastrous), and then I sped over to Kohl’s to check out the newly released Peter Som for Kohl’s collection.

spring pants

Please remind me why I wanted leggings in my life?

I tried on the striped jumper I gave away after I previewed the collection earlier this season (me + jumpers = are you kidding me right now, stop it) and a couple of dresses, but my heart is just so in love with these harem pants that are kinda hot right now…

peter som pants

And I mean hot as in hey good lookin’, not hot as in my thighs are sticking together when I walk.  Nothing good lookin’ about that.

I love that these pants look put together and chic, but then feel like satiny sweat pants.  Added bonus, they feel just as comfortable as regular sweat pants.  I can be the on-the-go, dressed like a human mom I need to be while maintaining plenty of I-will-chase-you-if-you-run freedom so my kids don’t get any ideas.

And they’re so versatile…

spring style

Wear them with heels or flats or a sparkly top or a denim vest.  So many options.  I love options.

kohls spring 2014

In other news, I’m hiring!

Needed: Personal photographer

Qualifications: Ability to hold a camera still and focus on the subject (me) in the photo and not surrounding objects (like the wall behind me).  Must be within reasonable driving distance to my home and able to take many photos without complaining that you have to take too many photos.  You should be encouraging and supportive with an upbeat personality.  Sighing while taking photos, asking me repeatedly if we’re done yet, and questioning my posing, expression, and/or outfit choice will not be tolerated.  If at any point you snap a photo of me wherein, thanks to your actions, inactions, sounds, comments, or rolling eyes…

peter som kolhs

Or, this…

harem pants women

you will be released without warning.  I already have a photographer (or two) capable of this quality of work, I don’t need another.

Compensation: Money?  No, I don’t have any money.  I pay in cupcakes and smiles. 

Not interested?  Fine, how about a giveaway?! 

Enter to win $100 gift card to Kohl’s to snag some awesome spring style.

“I participated in an Ambassador program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Kohl’s. I received Kohl’s gift cards and sample pieces to facilitate my posts and as a thank you for participating.”

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Comments

  2. I like shopping at thrift stores and online. I like to go to Kohls, but have a hard time fitting in trips.

  7. I love shopping wherever there are sales going on that makes it worth my while to go there. But typically, I go to Wal-Mart.

  11. Target is my go to. T J. Maxx would be a second pick. I’ve shopped Kohls like last November to get my great nephew a birthday present.

  12. I’ve been getting a lot at Kohl’s this Spring, and a few things from Macy’s and Ann Taylor Loft.

  19. I am in love with Kohls and this would be an awesome win! Thank you for doing this giveaway

  25. I love shopping at Kohl’s. They have great sales plus they put out lots of great coupons (not to mention Kohl’s cash).

  31. I really love going to Kohls! They always have such cute things…and I love their sale prices they always have!

  34. Winning a Kohls giftcard would be the perfect opportunity for me to do some Spring shopping. I am on a fixed income and don’t have that luxury. When I do shop it is at which ever store has the best bargin whether it be Kohls, Target, or Walmart.

  35. I love Ross Dress For Less, but I’m going to give Kohls a second look now that I see how cute your outfits are!

  37. I’m a big fan of Kohl’s and JCPenny, but Ann Taylor is my go-to for work clothes since everything in that brand seems to fit me well.

  43. I love to window shop for ideas, but, I typically buy my clothes wherever I see the best sales!

  47. I love the necklace you’re wearing! (the one with the heart). What a must have!
    I just had my second baby and am in serious need of a mommy makeover. Winning a giveaway like this would mean the world to me!

  48. I love finding super cute spring clothing at Forever 21 and Pacsun! They have a sense of style while still staying in my budget! I am a big fan of Kohl’s for the same reason, super cute clothing for less! :)

  49. I love finding super cute spring clothing at Forever 21 and Pacsun! They have a sense of style while still staying in my budget! I am a big fan of Kohl’s for the same reason, super cute clothing for less!

  70. I like Kohl’s, Target, Old Navy, Zulily online…jusr depends what I’m shopping for, really.

  74. I love shopping at Kohl’s! They have EVERYTHING… but winning a gift card would make it easier for me to splurge on a new spring dress. <3

  83. I love to shop at Kohls for my spring style, they have some amazing maxi skirts and light cardigans. My issue is that I am unsure how I am supposed to dress now I am after 30 and I feel like its a store appropriate to me.

  108. I love love love love, did I mention LOVE, Kohls….honestly their dresses, pants, kids section, SHOES!!!!!

  116. Kohl’s is good for Spring shopping, as is Target. Especially when you don’t want to break the bank on current trends!

  123. Just picked up four really cute pieces at TJ Maxx, but before we went on Spring Break vacation, my last minute shopping for warmer weather tops was at Kohl’s. I really love the new JCP merchandising, they have great spring/summer dresses now too. Target’s clothing is only hit or miss at best.

  124. I probably go to TJ Maxx and Target the most! Kohls has been nailing the trends lately, though..

  125. I don’t have a go-to store anymore! I’m disappointed in some of my old faves, so why not give Kohl’s a shot?!

  127. I go to Kohl’s, Target, Old Navy, and Marshalls the most. Probably b/c they are close together and I can just go from one to the next.

  131. I do most of my shopping at Target, Loft, Kohls, Old Navy, H&M, or anywhere that is having a great sale!

  137. Harem pants are back!!! I never thought I’d live to see this day (again)! Ahhh! (Angelic choir)

    And I’d totally be your photographer if we lived closer. But the whole plane ticket needed thing is a real detriment to that plan. :(

  138. Those harem pants are everything. I think the would camouflage my chunky thighs nicely. Would love the chance to win and try them out.

  142. My sister loves Kohls and goes there all the time. She always looks so cute, and I want to follow in her footsteps. So pick me please. :)

  144. I’m always the last to get in on a new trend. Maybe I’ll get a chance to jump on this one before the next big trend starts up!

  147. I will totally be your personal photographer. But you must let me take photos of you being a happy little nut, must go on Savers (or Goodwill,etc) photography modeling sprees (yes, you look great in that Beaver fur hat and jams), and I like buttercreme frosting please.

  148. I’m liking Zulilly a lot lately. My boys are growing so fast though, that lately I’ve been making them wear the same three pairs of pants and just washing them over and over because I know the second I buy them some new ones they’re going to outgrow it.

  150. To be honest it’s been so long since I’ve shopped anywhere other than Goodwill I wouldn’t know where to start! I’ve been trying to pick up a few pieces lately because after five kids my body is just a very different shape. Lol!