Baby, it's cold outside! When the temperatures drop like this (read no school because it is that cold!) and snow days pile up I tend to hunker down, ignore everything in my closet and pull on wool sweaters my grandfather once wore and break out the equally toasty wool socks. Boots are de rigeuer. Needless to say the fashion shots have been slim to none. … [Read more...]
Disclosure: This is not a paid post. TMC's giveaway is courtesy of NatWest Bank. Opinions are TMC's only. I'm changing things up here this week for Whatcha Wearing Wednesday. Sure, there are outfits from you (ladies, I LOVE your links!) and from me. With the addition of a giveaway from ASOS courtesy of NatWest Bank!!! Read on! … [Read more...]
Being from New England, I feel like some wardrobe staples and classics just stick with you. I grew up surrounded by L.L. Bean (think fisherman crewneck and you know what I'm talking about) and J.Crew styles that had way less fashion flair than they do today. The thick, cream colored cable knit sweater was definitely one of those pieces. You wore it faithfully each winter probably paired with jeans or khakis. Your snow boots were never far behind. Today, that look no longer makes the cut. Refreshed and surviving I picked up a warm, half-merino wool blend at Target a few weeks back and I cannot stop wearing it. As the icy sleet and snow poured down yesterday I knew it was going to be my part of my day. But, I want to wear it more! After sifting through my closet I came up with two ways … [Read more...]
Reposted from my column at The DC Moms. Pinterest is the time suck, er, lovely place where you can spend time pinning your heart out with beautiful things to cook, bake, and decorate -- all in your head. In my experience, most of it never moves beyond the board. The gorgeous buffet you want to repurpose and paint in a stunning metallic grey stays on the board and not in your dining room. And when reality meets Pinterest dreamland the adorable cupcakes for the tiny tot's birthday bash never make an appearance when Wegman's has options too. However many funny, inspirational quotes, healthy meals or educational activities I pin next to this fall's hottest boot style, most of my pins just never see fruition. I may however, found a way to make Pinterest useful. Really, and … [Read more...]
Let's just start out by saying that this oufit you are seeing was not what I planned. Then again, I don't plan on having 70 degree days in mid-November! I was zipping up my high brown riding boots when I just thought, "Ugh. I just can't do it. It's too much. I will incinerate." Off it all came and in the hustle and bustle that is getting the kids off to school I grabbed the bright red pants that were sticking out of the closet. I ripped the striped shirt off the hanger and thought, "Why not! Let's go full-on prep!" Out came the buckle ballet flats and on went the silver beaded necklace, which I had forgotten about and haven't worn in years. I think I'm in love with it all over again. It has a certain Mad Men/Masters of Sex feel to it. A smooth low pony and swipe of red gloss completed the … [Read more...]
This weekend was jam packed full of fall goodness. It was as if I was trying to cram a month spent missing out on autumn into two days. Wait. That is exactly what I did. From spending the day at Planet Spooky at Kings Dominion with the kids on Saturday to spending Sunday afternoon on a day date with H at 2941's Fall Harvest Festival (sublime!) and even getting my first run in since I've been sick. The Fall Harvest Festival at 2941 was held Sunday, September 29. It featured eights wines from France and Germany as well as four types of fall beers. My favorite wine by far was the Leon Bosch, Sylvaner from Alsace, France. At different tables throughout the restaurant you could taste delicious items like Duck Pithivier or a fall ratatouille. Served with a warm butternut … [Read more...]