Lounge outfit set for everyday wear

Ready for a lounge set that feels like butter and has great attention to detail? This one is so good. The fact that it was an Amazon find is still shocking to me. It’s so soft. The fit is great too.

Doing things a bit differently today. Not only are we talking this lounge set. But, I am sharing my journey back to fashion. Getting vulnerable. My hope is that my journey inspires you. Sharing the truth, the hardships, the valleys is how I feel we truly are able to connect and relate to one another on a deeper level. Thanks for stopping by! Keep reading for all the detail on the lounge set. More ways to wear and my journey back to fashion.

Fit: wearing size small. fit is tts.

This set is so comfy and cozy. Perfect for a chilly fall morning. This hasn’t arrived in Georgia yet. But, it’s a set I want to have ready to go for when the humidity kicks rocks. Being comfy and cozy is always a favorite way to dress for me.

The lounge pieces come as a set. It’s got great stretch. I haven’t worn it a ton yet; too hot here. But, I don’t imagine the bottoms bagging out. Something I find to be important with joggers. The nice part is that if it does happen Amazon has a great return policy. Something I like to know when investing in my wardrobe.

How to wear: Wear the lounge set together and throw on a pair of sneakers for a morning coffee run. If it’s a time of year for layering add a denim jacket for more dimension and warmth.

Wear the lounge set separately too! Pull on the joggers and pair them with a graphic tee, duster cardigan, and mules for an elevated leisure look. Another idea, wear the joggers with hoop earrings, classic white tee, denim jacket, and sneakers.

More ideas, opt for the pullover and leave the joggers. Wear the pullover with boyfriend jeans, sneakers, and a baseball cap. Another option, wear the top with bike shorts, and your favorite kicks.

The truth is I wanted it to be easy.

The truth is I wanted it to be easy. I wanted whatever I invested my time in to be easy and fruitful.

I always wanted to be a stay at home mom. I thought this was what my dream job was and that it would be fulfilling for a long time and then I’d volunteer or teach a workout class once the boys were in school full time. Sadly, I had the mindset that Nick was our breadwinner and I was content with that. It’s “sadly” because I felt there was someone else providing financially and I wouldn’t need to work in a way that brought income and to be even more clear I didn’t want to. It wasn’t about this is our family choice. It was I’ll just leave the financial burden to him. Working felt scary and I didn’t want to put myself in a position that felt scary, unknown or uncomfortable. I subconsciously was putting all the heavy lifting on Nick’s shoulders. Banking that he is such a hard working man and will make the money we need.

Which he did and has done. But, with that has meant a lot of sacrifices. We haven’t been able to do a lot of things because his income was our sole income. We had to say no to a lot and have moments of it being really financially hard.

Nick kept nudging me telling me; “Macca you aren’t happy. I think you’d love having your own thing. A career path that you are proud of.” I didn’t like this. If I let myself think about it; I felt sick to my stomach. I didn’t want to pursue anything because I like being a homemaker. I truly do. I still do. Little, side note after putting myself in an uncomfortable position with working Instacart I realized I do like making an income. I do like having my own thing. But, I hated what I was doing. (That’s another story for another time). Because of this endeavor I realized I do like working outside the home. But, in what?! What the heck was I actually going to do?

I enjoyed dabbling in fun things and if it meant I didn’t have to work too hard; I’d go for it. I dabbled in fashion blogging with no real plan or drive to make it a business. I spent time as a Beachbody coach. Twice! I love fitness. I love inspiring people and I am consistent. But, again; I wanted it to be easy. Once, I realized it was really about getting coaches I knew it wasn’t for me. One it was really freaking hard. But, also I had zero passion for recruiting coaches and teaching them. My passion was for the clients and the real income just doesn’t come from clients with Beachbody; which is okay. It’s just not for me.

I sought work as a means to be whatever would be easiest. I wanted to share my love for fashion. But, never invest anything. Just post and expect people shop, like me, and want to support my platform.

Nothing was working and at the core of it was me. I am a quitter. That’s what I’ve always told myself. I just quit things. As I told my therapist this he said so what are the things you’ve quit. I began listing off fashion and Beachbody, both times. He said those three things means you’re a quitter? What if they didn’t work out because it wasn’t mean to work out? Or what if it wasn’t for you in that time? What if it’s just a part of your life where you’re meant to learn something. Why does it have to label you a quitter?

That was my aha moment. I was labeling myself in a way that ultimately didn’t serve me. How am I supposed to learn from it and progress if all I can do is negatively label myself. I’ve been all too worried about what others think of me. How my presence on social media has been so wishy washy. How I am just a failure and can’t truly succeed at anything I start.

It took years of me growing and two full years of diving the deepest I’ve ever dove in finding myself. I’ve seen therapists, I’ve listened to countless podcasts, meditated regularly, had really hard conversations with Nick. The aha moment came after years. This wasn’t a oh wow! I got it. It was oh wow that took many years of being lost and two years of working on why I feel lost. Why I think I’m a quitter and why I’m willing to label myself like this.

After all that, I realized I had to stop labeling myself a quitter for things that didn’t work out due to timing, not being the right fit, or whatever the case may be. I have to decide there is a reason and it is meant to help me grow and evolve.

Now that I’ve let go of the hope of things being easy and tossed the word quitter. I can truly say it always goes back to fashion. I love fashion. I have always loved it. I light up when I get to share my style and inspire others to feel confident in their skin by the way they dress.

But, what if I am judged? What if it is really hard?

Thankfully lots of podcasts, braindumping, supportive husband/friends/family has given me the confidence to say others opinions of me isn’t my business and I am the one who will die one day having either pursued my dreams or lived with excuses. I will either live life telling myself I am a quitter or I will use the things that didn’t work out and learn from it. Knowing it was a stepping stone for better and bigger things.

Which brings us to this very moment! I have been doing so much research on being a fashion blogger. Spoke with other creators, watched numerous videos, read articles etc. I’ve decided to pursue my true self and give full commitment to my brand, Macca Rose. It won’t be easy. I won’t be perfect. It might take years to get to my goals. When I reach them I’ll find new ones and the journey will continue. But, I am finally brave enough to be honest with myself, to be true to myself, and to not care about any negativity others might be thinking.

My hope isn’t that it’s easy anymore. My hope is that it’s hard work that I can be proud of. It’s something I am investing in wholly and something I hope others find inspirational, insightful, and helpful. I now know that if it’s hard it’s worth it. I am so much more capable than I ever believed in the past. If I want great things to happen in my life I have to do hard things.

Macca Rose is a space for life and style. It’s a place to feel welcome. Let the walls down. Know you’re not alone and to feel beautiful in your skin with honesty in our joys, hardships, and in our style!