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Jojo B's avatar

Haha this makes me laugh bc I still think about the chic mom I saw at the Natural History Museum in LA in like 2017 that became an inspiration for me: classic blue jeans, sliiiightly loose v neck cashmere sweater, cute sneakers. It’s timeless.

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Maura Brannigan's avatar

Isn’t it funny what sticks with us…? Dreamy fit though for sure

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Elin Strong's avatar

Solidarity as my toddler totally runs my life and calendar, too, but I kind of love it as well! Btw I would totally be your mom friend, yes, and not just because your style is 10/10!

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Maura Brannigan's avatar

Solidarity indeed!!! So glad this resonated! xx

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Ariane Anusbigian's avatar

Nailed it!! ❤️

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Maura Brannigan's avatar

🩷🩷🩷 you

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Janelle Taylor's avatar

CAN RELATE!

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Maura Brannigan's avatar

WE ARE OUT HERE IN THE TRENCHES!

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kaylee richards's avatar

I'd be overthinking playdate fits too. Loved this, Maura (and the Clare V bag, so much good newness there lately!)

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Maura Brannigan's avatar

Ily Kaylee 🩷 I’m down so bad for Clare V. these days! xx

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Amelia Larsen's avatar

This feeling is so real! I remember feeling the exact same way when my kids were toddlers and we were deep in the phase of meeting new parent friends. Honestly, I still find myself feeling this way at times, especially now that we’re getting to know new families in my son’s Kindergarten class.

Also, I love this look! You can’t go wrong with a pop-of-color sneaker. I recently got a yellow Nike pair and have been living in them!

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Maura Brannigan's avatar

I’m so happy to hear this is more of a universal experience than I initially thought! Thank you for reading and for sharing 🩷 and also: LOVE a yellow sneaker, share a link??? xx

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Amelia Larsen's avatar

It definitely is!

Of course, happy to share! It’s a small miracle I found a pair of shoes I love for $100.

https://www.nike.com/t/ld-1000-womens-shoes-Ar5Dab2W/HF3227-700?nikemt=true&cp=98549970627_search_--x-20451925136---c-1015712418-00197862716887&dplnk=member&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADy86kMXOeKgvLAagtnNhSGEs4O3j&gclid=Cj0KCQjwv_m-BhC4ARIsAIqNeBtLWkx_BxO95MWPcIDH_79g283txVnPOT-Dd-otX0lVTKozKgROUQsaAi77EALw_wcB

I wish I could take credit for the find, but I spotted them on Hart Hagerty’s Substack. I love her style (and her jewelry!) and was so excited to see she joined Substack.

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Maura Brannigan's avatar

OHHH I love these. The blue colorway is so good!

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The Soft Spot's avatar

All these + baseball cap for when the baby in the carrier pulls off your sunglasses and you’re squinting at what the toddler’s getting up to

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Maura Brannigan's avatar

YOU GET IT!!! THIS IS MY LIFE. Thanks for reading xx

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Sara's avatar

This is one of my favorite series on Substack. I want to be every girl / mom you right about. Great and practical recs, truly! I’m hoping to find a version of this for west coast moms, specifically summertime in the coastal towns of souther California (if you are so inspired haha)

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Maura Brannigan's avatar

Sara! This comment made me cry. Thank you for reading and for sharing this, it means a lot to me. And NOTED 👀 xx

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Emma-Kate Wilson's avatar

I've been looking for more fashion inspo as a mother of two under 4 and approaching 32. I feel like a teenager again trying to figure out what to wear and what's appropriate and importantly what is comfortable!! I've found it here 🙏🏼🙏🏼

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