Beanie: Neft
Plaid: Uniqlo
Shorts: Citizen Of Humanity
Sunnies: Madewell
Moccs: Minnetonka
Sorry Chicago
Chicago, New York, Canada, etc., etc. – I’m sorry. But this is winter in Los Angeles. It’s 80 degrees today.
Shirt Dress and sweater: Gap
Boots: Target
Outfit Of The Day: Slow Down Gurl It’s Only Tuesday
PUPPY INTERMISSION!!!
WOAH, DANG GIRL. SLOW DOWN. IT’S ONLY TUESDAY!
Beanie: Carhartt (hardware store pick up- yeah boi!)
Penfield wool flannel: Madewell
Black Tissue Tee V-Neck: J.Crew
Jeans: Gap
Leopard Loafer: Joe Fresh for JCP
Sunglasses (and polka dot sunglass case): Madewell
Lipstick: MAC Russian Red in Matte
Outfit Of The Day: Goody Two Shoes
“you don’t drink, don’t smoke, what do you do?!”
…and in case you don’t know the reference, here is a bizarre music video of Adam Ant’s Goody Two Shoes (something about those dance moves makes me think Adam might not have gotten the diet only coke memo)
shirt $30
jacket- Mango EU
Jeans Citizens of Humanity $198
boots TJ Maxx find $25
Amazing California Love necklace was a gift from my sister in law
2013 Year In Review
Every year, John compiles and edits all of our video bits and photos into a “year in review.” All the little moments we captured on our phones and more. It’s such a fun way to get a glimpse into our year and reflect on all the little things that you might otherwise forget. The edits are always quick and just like the year, if you blink you might miss something. Its fun to try to squint as the photos fly by and laugh at all the silliness that the year held. When we did last years “year in review” I thought it was going to be pretty damn hard to beat – but obviously this year with Oliver is our best year yet. Its insane how quickly 2013 came and went. I imagine that this is a product of being a parent and the years will continue to fly by. Which makes me extra thankful that we have these memories and we can summarize each years milestones and moments. Because as much as you try to cherish each and every day the memories sure can get away from you quickly. I’m thankful for yet another beautiful year with family and friends and looking forward to the next. (Although, admittedly it’s a little bittersweet to end the year that welcomed the birth of our son!)
Outfit Of The Day: Holiday Cheer
In case you don’t know, I’m a pretty big fan of Christmas. This is my last week at work before we start our holiday break and sadly I didn’t feel like the place was full of much holiday cheer. I love holiday music and cocoa and that warm happy feeling that the holidays bring. I feel like the holidays are the perfect excuse to have a cookie break in the middle of the day, smile a little bigger for a little longer, or buy someone a coffee, etc. But today felt like any old Thursday at the office and it was kinda bummin’ me out! Bahumbug guys! So today when we shot my outfit photos Tracy directed me to “show me some holiday cheer”. I may have gotten carried away with that sentiment as exhibited in the bizarre photos at the end. Look at that holiday cheer! I can’t even contain myself!
Outfit Of The Day
As we gear up for the holidays I have a million little list of things to do (laundry, packing, list making, present wrapping, this, that and the other thing). I’m getting less sleep and maybe less hair washing haha, so I’m keeping it simple, easy and comfy today
Jeans: Vigoss
Gold Foil Ramones Baseball Tee: Cotton On
Gingham Button Up: Gap (Kids)
Leopard Loafers: Joe Fresh for JCP
Link to Jeans and Shoes here (in my Favorite things gift guide post)
Outfit Of The Day: 60’s Bohemian (a little bit hippie dippie)
Musing On Motherhood
My mother-in-law and I adoring Oliver
My Mother-In-Law recently admitted that she wasn’t sure what type of mother I might be or how I would embrace the roll.
As an only child from a small family, she doubted my experience or lack there of.
Not to say: she thought I’d be a bad mother, but more to say: she was pleasantly surprised to see the mother that emerged.
The truth is, that while I can understand where she might have doubt, I never once did.
It’s strange.
I think most new first time mothers might tell you that they often feel flooded with doubts.
And where others might drown, I found myself in a carefree backstroke or water aerobics display.
In a joyful expression of dance.
Motherhood has always been my destiny.
I’ve known, from a young age, that in truth, I would never feel complete or completely find myself until I fulfilled that destiny.
And so I plunge.
Deep into the unknown- yet strangely familiar- warm, calming waters of motherhood.
Because together we are invincible.
And fearless.
And whole.
Destined for greatness.
Outfit Of The Day
