Aurelia Ugarte lives in Jacksonville, Alabama, the place she co-owns the restaurant Heirloom Taco. “My dad and mom have a meals truck in Austin, so the meals business is one thing I grew up round and I’ve at all times had a ardour for,” she says. Aurelia began the restaurant together with her husband (and high-school sweetheart), Shane, and his dad and mom. “I at all times inform individuals we’re the real-life Bob’s Burgers — besides we make tacos,” she explains. “We’ve acquired the three children and all the pieces.” Right here, Aurelia shares 5 go-to appears…
Costume: Beyond Nine. Footwear: thrifted. Earrings: Madewell.
“I by no means acquired to experiment with trend as a child. We had been a lower-income household, so my choices felt restricted. I used to be additionally afraid to face out. Whilst an grownup, it took time. I acquired pregnant with our first youngster once I was 20. I used to be going to highschool full-time and dealing full-time. Then we welcomed our second daughter proper earlier than I graduated from faculty. I bear in mind submitting a ultimate from the hospital after giving beginning. Shortly afterward, I acquired postpartum despair. For help, I joined a Fb mother group, and I ended up discovering the neighborhood that introduced me out of my shell. My pals Noelle and Caroline inspired me to seek out my model. I lastly really feel like I’m in a position to experiment with garments the best way I at all times wished to.”
Jumpsuit: Beyond Nine. T-shirt: thrifted. Earrings: Madewell. Sun shades: Sad Eyewear. Fanny pack: Baggu. Sandals: Dr. Martens.
“My first tattoo was of a strawberry plant and basil plant, in honor of my daughters. My older daughter has a strawberry birthmark, and my youthful daughter’s identify is Basil. I acquired my arm tattoo as a result of the picture jogged my memory of outdated portraits of Mexican ladies. I used to be born in Mexico, and I wished to proudly show that heritage.”
“My fanny pack is my second pores and skin. It’s so snug that I can put on all of it day whereas maintaining with the children. I used to overpack my baggage however realized there are just a few issues I actually need. Now I’ve at all times acquired diapers, wipes, snacks, my pockets, Chapstick and lotion.”
Jumpsuit: Noble, similar. Bag: Parker Clay, similar. Earrings: Madewell. Footwear: Either/Or, similar.
“I really like a jumpsuit, particularly this one. While you personal a restaurant, you by no means know whenever you’re going to be known as in, and that is such a straightforward outfit for that transition. On busy days, I can simply throw up my hair, placed on sneakers, and soar in.”
Chambray shirt: Thrifted, similar. Tank: Target. Shorts: Girlfriend Collective. Earrings: Madewell. Septum piercing: Etsy. Socks: Target. Sandals: Dr. Martens.
“Shane and I met in tenth grade math and moved to Jacksonville collectively to attend faculty. He left college after just a few semesters to coach as a chef, whereas I completed my hospitality and culinary diploma. We each labored in eating places throughout these years, in each single place (dishwasher, server, host, caterer, supervisor — you identify it), and realized we wished to do this for the remainder of our lives. We acquired married a month after discovering out I used to be anticipating Mila, in a yard ceremony with our closest pals and carne asada. We had been terrified, nevertheless it additionally felt proper for us to start out our circle of relatives and restaurant.”
T-shirt: Madewell. Overalls: Levi’s. Bag: Baggu. Earrings: Johnny & Jude. Sun shades: Akila Eyewear. Footwear: Stegmann.
“That is my ‘Park Mother’ outfit. I put on these overalls 3 times every week; I even wore them once I was pregnant by unbuttoning the aspect buttons. I by no means used to placed on earrings, however at some point I noticed they immediately make me really feel pulled collectively. Now, I put on them each single day. I even preserve a pair within the automotive, simply in case!”
“I’ve had plenty of nervousness for the reason that Supreme Courtroom overturned Roe v. Wade. In Alabama, abortions at the moment are banned. It’s actually laborious realizing that if we stay right here, and nothing is finished, my daughters gained’t have the fitting to decide on. The factor that offers me hope is seeing so many individuals rallying collectively and prepared to assist one another.
Many individuals, for instance, are donating to organizations like Yellowhammer Fund, which helps reproductive rights and ships free emergency contraceptives to individuals who want them.”
Thanks a lot, Aurelia!
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(Photographs by Morgan Lee for Cup of Jo.)
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