I love this blog. I have thoroughly enjoyed writing it and having so much fun with all of you. This was definitely something the Lord pressed on my heart last year that I needed and would enjoy. But you know what, this is so hard to keep up with too. I have no problem admitting that I have my hands full. I can't do it all and still have time to sleep at night. Some of y'all ask me all the time, how do I do it? Honestly, I don't. I can't be a full time working mother, wife, blogger, sister, daughter, friend...and the list goes on, every day. I have realized in recent months that it just not possible to be everything. And I KNOW, that is okay.
I have gained so many opportunities from Suburban Strut and I cannot even begin to tell you the joy I receive from your comments and the interaction with all your pretty faces (OK, I have rarely actually "seen" your faces, but you get it :) ). That is why I started this, because I wanted to maybe help a few women feel better about themselves or be better examples to their girls. The thing is that I never realized how hard it would be to keep up with this and not cause stress in my life. I did not want to hurt my example either.
I feel like this is the white elephant in my life right now "What about Suburban Strut?". I keep on putting it off to update. I have written probably 4 draft posts and honestly, I could just not post about the cute leggings I have seen or fun blinged out stocking caps when I have this weighing on me. It was not me posting, it was just filler posts so a post would pop up in your reader. I NEVER wanted this to come to that! So things are going to change. Right now.
From now on, I am going to post on questions y'all send me and my non-expert opinions :). No more fluff. No more advertising or sponsored posts. This is just going to be women to women, helping each other out. Plain and simple. This is going to be fun and I hope, funny :). This is going to be raw Rachel and her trial-ed and error-ed insight in life as a married, not skinny, working mother of three, trying to make it out of the door everyday ready to take on the world as a soldier of Christ.
So what does that mean? I need y'all's help!! Send me questions or anything in which you need help! Have something you want to see - tell me! I want to keep this relevant to y'all - my favorite readers! I want to make this not successful as read in followers and page hits (nothing wrong with that and party on you successful style bloggers!) , but successful in strong women strutting their stuff and proving we can be beautiful and confident - no matter the age, size, or bank account. Without y'all, there is no Suburban Strut - it is not me - it is our confidence in knowing we are beautiful. Every. Single. Freaking. Day.
So...tell me what you think and bring on your questions!
Good Lord - yall have no idea how much better I feel already :)
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I have a "too many clothes, jewelry, and shoes" problem. I have the room for it all, but I just feel overwhelmed. Any tips on purging your closet? What to keep and what to get rid of?
What a refreshing idea! I love you, you know that, I am a huuuge Rachel fan. I hope we have a chance to meet IRL one day. I have said so many times I literally want to be you & I am one of those people wondering how the heck you do it! This post was the equivalent of seeing a celebrity with no makeup & cellulite showing. I had the "oh my god, she is normal like me!" haha as I typed that I did realize how awful it sounds. But hey, we're being real, right? ;)
Here's a few questions for you... for the littles, where do you find cute "play clothes"? Aubrey stays with my mom and is mostly playing in the yard with the dog and looking for a mess. I want her to be cute but don't want to send her outside in a $30 bubble worried she may stain a silly outfit that I overpaid for. And for me, I hate heels. I can't walk on them on my own, much less chasing a toddler. Where are the cute flats? Again, not a fan of $100+ ballet flats with a logo (you know the ones) haha. This mama is on a budget but wants to look as cute as my toddler that leads the way!
Love this idea! I'm a fairly new mom (8 month old!) and struggle with the everyday. This morning I got to work, thirty minutes from home, and got a call from the hubs. Turns out the carseat was in my car...oops! I would love more ideas for throwing together outfits. I struggle everyday it seems.
Tips on being a working mom and: Keeping up with laundry, cleaning house, meal planning, keeping family "cute" on a budget, etc...u get the idea!!!! U r the bomb!!!!
I would love to see how you organize all your jewelry. With longer necklaces and chunky statement necklaces it so easily becomes a big tangled mess!
Glad you're back, Rachle, on your own terms. I am a size 20 REAL woman and need to find some cute, flat boots with extended calfs... like extra extended. And... they really need to be around the $100 mark. It's a big task. Are you up to it? ;)
Love you Rachel! Love your blog, Footballs and Crowns, but Suburban Strut is by far my saving grace sometimes! You are an inspiration and you have helped me through posts and responses to my questions via email :) The 'raw' Rachel is the one we all enjoy!
Anyways, I have a few questions... on your 'tough' days what do you do to get yourself out of that rut? Also, I am blessed with a bit of extra junk in the trunk, but I'm really slender up top (imagine a bowling pin... that's my shape!) any style tips for me to work what the good Lord have me?
Oh Rachel! I love you, friend! You never cease to amaze me...except I wonder what I add to this friendship! (kidding...because we all know I add those completely, inappropriate "that's-what-I-was totally-thinking-and-not-saying" remarks to our friendship)
I am glad you are back...and glad its on your terms. This makes me happy,happy, happy! (BTW, if you need me to guest post for the question on small up top and junk in the trunk...you know I'm your girl!)
xoxo,
Boni
I love both of your blogs and look forward to new posts. I totally get the hard to find time to post thing. I started a blog a while ago and struggle to post, and I don't have 3 kids and my family lives far away!
You have a great fashion sense and I love seeing outfits you put together, especially the accessories. So more accessories please! I also always love finding ways to do the latest trends on the cheap.
Maybe you could do guest posts? In the pictures you post, your family & friends always look great! Or who are the fashion bloggers that you follow & admire?
I'm so glad you are back I have been checking daily for your updates :) any advice on being stylish while pregnant. This is my 3rd pregnancy and I'm 15 weeks now and I'm in the fat stage and don't look pregnant any good transitional pieces I should add to my wardrobe? I'm over maternity clothes and own a ton but this pregnancy don't want to look frumpy any advice? I'm also interested in places for cute kids clothing I have a 3 year old boy and a 1 year old girl and love for them to be dressed well. Thanks for everything! Amy
Hey from IL! Love your blog!
My mom, who is 60, was just talking the other day about how hard it is at her age to look "hip" but still age-appropriate. (I think my mom has a great sense of style, btw... maybe just a little too conservative.) Maybe you could get your mom to do a guest post?
Would love a post on all the different ways to wear Piko tops!!! I love all my Piko tops/tunics, but would love to be able to switch and just can't seem to be that creative! haha
Would love a post on all the different ways to wear Piko tops!!! I love all my Piko tops/tunics, but would love to be able to switch and just can't seem to be that creative! haha
I'm glad you posted and said what's on your mind. I love when you post things from stores that you think are nice. Once you posted from old navy and I literally walked around the store with your page up finding every.single.thing you posted...and then bought it. I love when you do that. You once did a vlog on scarfs which I loved, could you do one on laying necklaces? You look so good when you do it...me I look like I got into grandma's jewelry....Love the blog....glad you're back and keeping in real. Isn't that what life is all about. It ebbs and flows sometimes we're on top all organized and humming along....sometimes we're under the tire of the car wondering how we got from the pre baby bar scene to this? It's all good...just sucks sometimes !
Hi Rachel! I am a size 12 and I have a hard time feeling good in my clothes. I always have high hopes when I go shopping and end up leaving empty-handed. Maybe it is that I can be my worst critic? Can you help me with some tips on what might look good for someone my size?
Thanks in advance!
Ideas for wearing tribal print leggings! Made an impulse buy and now I'm stumped about what to wear them with. All the photos I've seen have them styled with short tops, but I need something to cover my booty! ;)
Love your blog!
Thank you for being honest! I'm a fairly new reader of your blog, but I'm not typically a fan of sponsored posts so I appreciate the turn you're taking with this blog.
My question is this...I LOVE the look of tunic tops and long cardigans, but I have hips and a short torso. Any tips on how I can get this "look" without looking like a hot mess? Thanks!
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Well if you're ready...we can STILL do a giveaway! I haven't forgotten ;) BUT...I won't be hurt at all if you choose not to do that! I still LOVE reading your blog!
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