Sporty Mommas

With a Cherry on Top!

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Confessions of a shopaholic: I walked by this shirt several times before purchasing it. I kept asking myself, am I really going to wear this? Do you ever do that? However, this top was on sale. It was about 60% off the ticket price and I couldn’t just leave it there, right? Believe it or not it hung in my closet for 2 months before I actually wore it. I guess I was waiting for the right time. Besides, it has bright red satin cherries all over it. Where am I going to wear it?


 

 

When shopping the clearance section, it’s great to find items that can be dressed up or dressed down.  This blouse is fun, lightweight and you can roll the sleeves up if it is warm or let them out if its cooler. You can pair it with leggings, jeans, slacks or even a cute pencil skirt. I decided to go with my favorite la’gence jeggings and black slip on espadrilles. I had planned on getting my hair done and meeting a friend for lunch but #momlife and a home installation kept me at home most of the day.

So my style tip this week is don’t be afraid to wear cherries or bright colors or prints that you might not usually wear. Sometimes stepping out of the box leads to great things. Not just in fashion by the way. I have to tell you that I got a bunch of compliments when I finally wore it.  I actually can’t wait to wear it again. How would you rock the cherry top?

 

Shirt: Rails

Bloomingdales.com

 

XO,

Sharonda

Fashionista Friday: Sporty Chic Inspiration

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Can you believe that it is March already? I can’t. The only thing that I can say is that I am super excited about Spring Break. But other than that the days are going by a little too fast for me. Well March is Women’s History month so I wanted to kick off the month with a few of my favorite quotes from a few of my favorite badass women entrepreneurs. Did you know that Women’s History month traces all the way back to the first International Women’s Day in 1911? In 1978, the school district of Sonoma, California participated in Women’s History Week but it wasn’t until 1987 that congress designated the month of March as Women’s History Month. Salute to all of the amazing women that came before us and let’s continue to uplift and support the amazing women in our lives. What are some of your favorite quotes?

 

 

“Nothing beats a failure but a try”

Rosemary J.

 

 

“You get in life what you have the courage to ask for”

Oprah Winfrey

 

 

“Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself”

Co Co Chanel

 

XOXO,

Sharonda

Rocksbox It!

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Hello beautiful! Now you all know that I love dressing up and I love jewelry but being a busy momma of three can make accessorizing kinda difficult. With limited amount of time to get four other humans dressed I barely have time to put on my makeup let alone try to search through my old jewelry stash looking for the perfect piece. As a result, most days I just wear my same old jewelry. So I was thrilled when Rocksbox reached out and gifted me with a complimentary three month membership to share with you Sporty Mommas just how this subscription works.

 

 

Rocksbox is an amazing premium monthly jewelry service that allows users to try out gorgeous designer jewelry to spice up their wardrobe. With over 30 top jewelry designers like Kendra Scott, House of Harlow 1960, Kate Spade and my favorite Alex and Ani, there’s sure to be something for every jewelry lover!

 

 

In case you’re wondering exactly how it works, check out the process below:

  1. Sign up for a Rocksbox account (Use my promo code sportymommasxoxo for 1 FREE month)
  2. Fill out an easy style profile survey to let your stylist know what your preferences are (i.e. Do you prefer gold or silver jewelry, what style necklaces/earrings you do you like, what types of jewelry do you mostly wear etc.)
  3. Create a jewelry wishlist of 15-30 items. 
  4. Within a week or so you will receive your first box with 3 jewelry items that your stylist hand-picked for you, according to your style profile and wishlist. Each box will contain at least 1 wishlist item in it.
  5. Once received, enjoy wearing your jewelry for as long as you like and when you’re ready, either purchase items or send them back in the provided envelope for a new box.
  6. Provide feedback on the items in each box, so that your stylist will continue to choose great pieces catered to your preferences in your boxes.
  7. If you want to continue after the initial FREE month, for a $21 monthly fee, you get to enjoy these pieces AS LONG AS you wish on loan. You can try different styles with no commitment. It’s like having an unlimited jewelry box always filled with new goodies.
  8. You also have the option of purchasing the pieces you receive with a discount off of retail price, if you are like me and just gotta have it.

 

And that’s it! It is so quick and easy and I must confess I love getting my pretty little box in the mail full of surprise pieces. We moms deserve something for us too! If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comments below. Happy shopping!

 

XO,

Sharonda

 

***This post was sponsored by Rocksbox.

Fashionista Friday: NYE

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Happy Friday Sporty Mommas and friends. I hope that you all had a beautiful Christmas with your loved ones. I know that I did. After all of the weeks of shopping and looking for the perfect gifts, trying to make everyone happy…I realized on Christmas Day that none of that even mattered. The kids enjoyed their gifts but what they enjoyed the most was playing with their cousins, eating and laughing at old family stories. That’s what its all about… quality time with the family. 

 

Now that Christmas has come and gone it is time to prepare for New Years Eve! For the past few years we have enjoyed NYE at home with the kids. I feel safer just chilling at home with a bottle of champagne and our favorite snacks. I usually buy the NYE party box for 10 from Party City and we just sit around watching movies until it is time for the ball to drop. I guess I am getting old for real lol. 

 

 

Even though I don’t have any big plans as of this minute, I am looking for something to wear just in case the hubby says lets go. I want to be cute and comfy so I  currently have a few jumpsuits in my online shopping cart from Nordstrom. I will share my faves tomorrow on Facebook and Instastories. I just love the in store pickup option at Nordstrom, don’t you? This black dress I am wearing below is from Zara. I think that it makes a great NYE outfit if you want to be a little sassy! I saw it in the window while I was desperately trying to pull off styling our family photo shoot in 36 hours. I think I did a pretty good job getting all 5 of us ready and on location by 11 a.m…. right? #momlife

 

 

XO,

Sharonda

 

P.S. What are your plans for New Years Eve? 

 

December Lovin’

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! But it is also one of the most overwhelming times. The school events, office parties, deadlines, sports tournaments, shopping and trying to just stay calm.  While you are out and about prepping and celebrating the season, don’t forget to treat yourself as well.  Here are some of my favorite things this month. I think that you deserve to indulge in some goodies for YOU too! 

Brand I am Loving: AG Denim. These jeans fit amazing. I love the stretch and shhhh don’t tell anyone I have like 5 pairs. It’s a splurge but they last for years. Unless you gain or lose weight. Side note I have done both over the past two years so that explains why I have so many. LOL! Nordstrom or Bloomies keeps them in stock. 

 

My new make up fave is Becca Skin Love weightless blur foundation. This stuff is magic. I was so hesitant about trying a new foundation after using the same one for 6 years but I am hooked. My skin looks better with and without the makeup because it is rich in vitamin C, ginger and avocado. Go get some at Sephora!

 

If you are always on the go like me then yes you know why my go to shoes are the Adidas Boost. These sneakers are light, comfy and perfect for working out or running errands. I usually get about 10,000 steps a day just from chasing these kids, so comfort is my main priority. Try any Adidas Store or Adidas.com

 

 

 

My must have accessory is a black purse. Lately, I am always carrying my Marc Jacobs backpack. With three kids and all of our essentials (sanitizer, headphones, Tylenol, water bottles, bandaids) …. well you get it. I just throw it in the bag and keep it moving. Any fine department store carries Marc Jacobs but I got mine at Nordstrom.com 

 

 

 

I am a social media junkie. My Instagram Crush is @DaynaBolden! This momma is fly, chic, and fabulous. She’s a lifestyle blogger based out of Baltimore, Maryland but she is always traveling around the world. I am like living through her right now. She’s a true supermom who does it all but believes that teamwork makes the dream work. I literally love everything about her but the best thing is that she keeps it real. (And she thrifts!) By the way,  please follow me too @SportyMommas. So there you have it. I hope that you treat yourself and have a safe holiday season.

 

 

 

 

XO,

Sharonda

Holiday Fashion on a Budget

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The holidays are here and I am here for it. I love to see all of the decorations and lights all around Miami. I am sure most of you do too that’s why the malls are already so crowded. LOL! What’s not to love about Christmas in Miami? Okay it will be a lot warmer than everywhere else but hey we can wear sandals and strapless dresses all year round. 

With the holiday hustle comes all of the parties, fundraisers and dinners out with friends. How many holiday parties do you have lined up? If you are looking for something to wear and tired of over spending, Rent the Runway might be the best kept secret for fashionistas. A few years ago a friend told me about RTR and I was like hmmm I don’t want to share clothes with anyone. I like to shop and look at it hanging up in my closet. But last month when I realized that I had 3 events back to back and nothing to wear, I thought that I would give it a try.

 

It was super easy to sign up. They have a few different rental options too. You can do a one time rental. This is perfect for weddings or formal affairs that you don’t want to buy a dress for. RTR update is when you just want a few pieces to play around with during the month. My favorite,  RTR unlimited is a revolving closet that you can swap out as much as you want through out the month. Your first month is only $99.  What isn’t so easy is picking out only four items with so much inventory to choose from. I must share that in my first order I got my sizes all wrong so I highly recommend that you read the comments about sizing options.  

So if you are looking for a holiday wardrobe and don’t want to break the bank, give Rent the Runway a try. Not only do they have designer apparel, they also have nice handbags, accessories and outerwear. I am at the end of my first month and let me tell you it is addictive! I already wanted to buy all 4 pieces but I promised to be strong as I ran back to the UPS store to ship off my order! Happy Shopping or should I say renting! Click here for a special discount!

XO,

Sharonda 

Thankful, Grateful, Blessed

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Hey Mommas!!! Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! I am so grateful for those of you that are supporting me on this Momprenuer journey. We all know that motherhood isn’t easy and it is great to have our #momsquad cheering us on along the way. As we approach the holiday season it is my prayer that love, light, and peace surrounds you and your loved ones. I had the privilege to attend the Guardian Angels fundraiser on Friday and let me tell you it is a blessing to be healthy, to have healthy children and good healthcare. The Guardian Angels is part of the Jackson Health Foundation that services children and families in need. Some need emergency surgery, treatment or even long term care. This program makes it a little easier for these families in need. Last year I took the leap and became a Guardian Angel. You can learn more at jacksonhealthfoundation.org. In the spirit of Thanksgiving,  I decided to share my favorite Thanksgiving quotes with you today. Hope you enjoy them. Everyone loved this yellow dress so I thought it would be fun to share the details below.

“Gratitude turns what we have into enough”

 

“It is not happy people who are thankful, it is thankful people who are happy”

 

“In everything give thanks”

 

Dress: Likely (Conrad Style)

Shopbop.com

Color: Goldenrod

Size 6

XO,

Sharonda

How I Styled My Definition Tee

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Hey Sporty Mommas and friends!!! I have been getting some great feedback on the Definition of a Sporty Mommas tee, but some ladies asked how to style it!!! So here is a great example. On Saturday I had a super busy day as usual. The kids had basketball practice at the same time and I was trying to get to the “Werk it Moms” Momprenuer breakfast in the Gables. Yes all three things were happening at the same time. #busymomma

 

So I grabbed my “limited edition” metallic gold definition tee, my favorite camo jacket, black Nike sneakers and dashed out the door. One thing about graphic tees is they go with just about anything. Jeans, skirts, shorts, heels, flats or sneakers you can pair it with whatever makes you feel fabulous! I went with black on black because the gold would pop a little more. I was cute and so comfy that I wore the same outfit to the Miami Heat game later that night.

 

 

The best advice is to be comfortable. That is why I created this line. Busy mommas have enough on their plate and often don’t have time to get themselves all dolled up everyday. Sporty Mommas tees are fun, cute, comfy and make looking fabulous easy.  Add your favorite handbag and a pop of color (I love red lipstick but I went with a frosted orange) and just rock it!!!! Take advantage of our free shipping going on all month with code BOSSMOM at checkout. Don’t forget to tag #sportymommas to be featured on our page.

 

 

XO,

Sharonda

Fashionista Friday: Definition of a Sporty Momma

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Everyone always asks me what is Sporty Mommas! Most of you guys that have been following me for years know that it is my passion. But you may not know where it came from. When my husband retired earlier than we expected our world quickly changed. We went from a routine life full of travels using our private jet card from Jettly, games, unpacking and packing to what’s next. He was in a tough place and honestly so was I. So I began journaling and creating stuff. LIV Jewelers jewelry, t-shirts, whatever I could find from Michael’s… I was experimenting. Then one night I dreamt of my grandma and I was reminded of her strength during well everything. No matter how tough the situation was she put on that wig, her favorite outfit and that red lipstick. Do ya’ll know what I’m talking about? She and so many women in my life were Sporty Mommas.  Our moms, grandmas, aunts, godmothers, teachers. They were hardworking, no nonsense, stylish, dedicated, sophisticated mommas that simply got shit done!!!! The definition of a Sporty Momma shirt sums it all up. It is for all of you Supermoms that handle your business, run businesses, raise kids, cook, clean, shop, care for others, volunteer and love to look good while doing it. If your business needs professional uniforms, contact an expert from Total Image Group for assistance. You may also check out these company polos you’ll surely love.

We are Sporty Mommas! Did you know that you can take $5 off your Definition of a Sporty Momma tee with code BOSSMOM?


XO,

Sharonda

Pictures for a Cause

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A few months ago, a Facebook friend reached out to me about an upcoming opportunity to give back, and of course, I had to say yes. This was not your average fundraiser; it involved photoshoots, glam teams, and families that were affected by the horrific MSD shooting that took place last February in Parkland, FL. Our sessions gave others the opportunity to get pampered for the day and make some special memories with their loved ones. An innovative tool like undress AI Free could be invaluable in enhancing and streamlining the editing process for such meaningful photoshoots. By participating in this event, not only did I get some beautiful photos, but I also met some amazing people with huge hearts.

So here are a few of my favorites and some behind the scenes shots from this very special shoot. A special shout out to Kristie Montrois and Priscilla Birro for working their magic! By the way if you have never had a photo shoot just for you, you should! For corporate photographers Washington DC contact Pamela Lepold Photography. A photo booth is also great for corporate events. Most of us are always taking pictures of the kids and we never get good pictures of ourselves.


 

XO,

Sharonda