I will totally admit it was harder than I thought to give up the gray last week. And then not revert to black. I love my basics, what can I say? I was actually late meeting a friend for dinner on Thursday because I was trying to pry myself away from the black. I showed up in white. Sometimes I go to extremes. The pastels and gray post was more popular than I thought last week and I found more to love in Johanna's post Watercolor. Johanna and her blog, 101 Things I Love have co-hosted with me before on Whatcha Wearing Wednesday and her style is untouchable. I love seeing what killer heels she pairs with yet another gorgeous clutch. That's why I picked her as the Best of the Link Up! … [Read more...]
Refresh & Renew Because I Have To
It's no longer a secret that I have been busy overhauling our house. It was like "OVERHAUL OUR LIFE" in a way. I cleaned out so much and found many unused products. A few came in and made the cut and here are my favorite keepers that I have been using to refresh myself and feel renewed through this whole house overhaul process. … [Read more...]
Pastels & Shades of Gray
Guess what? More gray this week! I know, I've been OD'ing on gray lately, it is so obviously trending this season and I can't stop letting it drape itself on my body each day. … [Read more...]
Fresh Not Frumpy
We all have those times when life calls us away. We pack our suitcase and carry on with care but often overlook what I call my "travel" outfit. For me, I need it to be not just comfortable but also wear well and probably pull a second shift later in the day or during the time I am away. Blazers and scarves are high on my list. So are skinny jeans and a pair of flats. That's why this week's best look of the link up goes to Joanna from Coastal Closet for her "have style, will travel" look that exudes total comfort while maintaining a look that is effortlessly chic. … [Read more...]
The Flu is Never in Fashion
Yesterday I took this sweet little girl to her four-year check-up. Yes, indeed time is flying by at a rapid pace. She spent the morning practicing writing her name and chose just the right glittery shirt and matching leggings before her doctor visit. I marveled at how fast she is growing up, especially when she took all her shots, including her flu mist vaccination, without so much as batting an eye. A simple breathe in through the nose, breathe out through the mouth and she was set. One family member down, four more to go! … [Read more...]
Charcoal Boucle
It was totally gray and drizzling day when I woke up yesterday morning. With thoughts of the new style grunge playing out before my eyes on the pages of fashion magazines and blogs I decided to put this look together. Wet grass? My moto boots can handle them! Bit of a chill and touch of wind? My plush pullover seals in the warmth! This sweater made of boucle´from Pure Jill that I picked up just the other day is going to be on my hit list this upcoming fall and winter. It's lightweight but provides a whole lot of warmth with a super soft feel. It's relaxed and can be dressed up or down, which is perfect for my life right now. It's a touch of the gray-scale but I think that's just fine. I can style it up with skinny jeans or leggings or add a full midi skirt and belt … [Read more...]
Running Scared
What do DC Runners do to celebrate the month of October and the fabulous fall season? We take part in the ghoulishly fun twilight run at the Congressional Cemetery, naturally. I'm long overdue for a fitness post and the Dead Man's Run is the perfect way to throw one in. It's a race I have wanted to do since it began four years ago for a lot of reasons. … [Read more...]
Life is a Cabaret
What's a weekend in New York without a Broadway show, am I right? A lot of fun, because I actually loathe musicals. I love music. I really do. However, watching shows like The Voice or American Idol is a form of torture for me. When people start singing in movies or television shows I cringe and want to punch something. Then, there is Cabaret. There is Alan Cumming (I am a bit of a rabid fan when it comes to Alan Cumming.) I was heartbroken years ago when I saw Cabaret in DC and he wasn't the Emcee. His voice is the only one I hear in that role. When I heard him on NPR last spring talking about the revival (again!) of the show I knew I couldn't let this chance to see him in this role, live. Thankfully, H knew this was of utmost importance and gave it to me as a birthday … [Read more...]
Black on Black
I headed up to New York this week to visit a girlfriend from college. It was H's birthday present to me back in May, but I was finally able to schedule it all and plan what might have been the most gorgeous New York fall weekend. Saturday Morning in Central Park … [Read more...]
Holy Chic
I'm in love. It's true! My BFF, my long-time love is none other than all things fall. And while, I'm no PSL-drinker I cannot even begin to tell you how much I love this time of year. It is hands down my favorite. I said to my friend the other day that I love it so much I could get on a scooter with a wreath of plastic leaves on my head and ride around town yelling, "I LOVE FALL! I LOVE LEAVES & ALL THINGS PUMPKIN! I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT HALLOWEEN!!" To me, it is the most wonderful time of the year. Sorry, Christmas. The mild weather, the certain way the light hits in the afternoon that is so bright and sunny but tinged with a touch of melancholy. The colors are warm but the air is cool and running is at its best this time of year. I always feel like despite the trees shedding their … [Read more...]