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...]
Fall It List & More
It's official! Fall is here! I've put together my fall "It List" this weekend. A few things I still need to purchase but I'm feeling good about fall fashion and how easily I will be able to mix and match things in a lot of fun ways over the season. Fall It List by victoriamason featuring a black skirt Black Pencil Skirt (Old Navy)/Leopard belt (option)/Rockport Phaedra bootie (option)/Forever 21 Chiffon Colorblock Top (option)/ Wool Blend Boucle Coat (option)/J.Crew Factory Claire Pullover (option) / What's on your "it list" for fall? And to start the week off right we have Tatiana from We Shop in Heels 'Colors of Fall' post as the best look of the link up from last week. Her leather shorts mixed with a neutral bag, burgundy top and leopard heels just nailed this … [Read more...]
Black Patent & Gray
Last weekend was one of those rare times that H and I got to get away and didn't try and cram 90 bazillion things into one weekend. We didn't even try to have about that many conversations about all the things going on in our lives with work, the kids and just life. We actually took things slow. … [Read more...]
Fashion Can Be Criminal
Welcome to Monday! I hope you had a great weekend. I know I did. The weather truly felt like fall, despite the pouring rains that descended on us on Saturday at Luray Caverns. H and I got to get away for a little anniversary break in the Shenendoah area of Virginia. It was just what I needed to feel refreshed and ready for another busy week. Sleeping for 10 hours straight? Check. Eating delicious food and wines? Check. Tasting some whisky from a local distillery? Check! … [Read more...]
Only the Essential
It's been a while since I have posted anything regarding "my fitness". I spent the last two weeks of summer barely making a dent in my workout wear. Now that school is back in session and a routine is being established the sweaty laundry is piling up. I'm so excited to show off some of my new items from SQN Sport. What's SQN stand for? It's Latin for "only the essential". That's what SQN Sport is all about too. Using the economy of style for sportswear. And they do it well. … [Read more...]