What I Wore Wednesday

It's week two of the Get Dressed Challenge and I will admit to feeling uninspired.  I'm worn out from the hectic schedule of last week and this week is going just as strong, if not more so with school spring programs, errands, appointments, work, the house, the kids and everything in between.  I look at my closet and think, "Is there a sack in there I can just shove my arms and head into?"  Blaaaah.. But press on I must!  Or something sounding resolute.  It is WiWW. Let's skip the dis on the flash. I'm working on being better about photos. Let's talk about the outfit instead. Skinny Jeans- Target $20 Striped Top- Old Navy (2011) $20 Red Patent-Leather Ballet Flats by 'Me Too' Lysette 2 Style $79.95 Check out the fabulous photos of other women with style too! … [Read more...]

My First Half-Marathon

New Year's Day 2012 I decided to go the completely typical route and challenge myself physically by signing up for a half-marathon.  My first half-marathon.  My first set of double-digit miles would now be firmly set under my running belt. I was going great. I was training like a mother.  I felt amazing and lost 10 lbs. … [Read more...]

Sabotage and Some Damn Good Times

    When Sarah told me that Adam Yauch (MCA) from the Beastie Boys had passed away we were at Mom 2.0 finishing up lunch.  "Well, this just sucks." I thought eloquently.  Then I went to my room and got mad at the hotel internet connection as I tried to watch 'Sabotage' on YouTube.  That video used to make my f*ckin' day when it first debuted. … [Read more...]

Unconditional Love

Scene:  I arrive home from the Mom 2 Summit.  I'm reeling from the noxious smell of the driver's heavy cologne, musky man scent and his uh, other malodorous qualities.  You know, the one that comes from his ass?  Yeah, that one.  I'm hungry, tired and I just want to unpack and enjoy my family.  I open the front door to screaming, tears and impatience. … [Read more...]

The Best Beach Cover-Up’s

Yes, it is time to start thinking about the beach and pool season.  Maybe you don't feel like agonizing over a swimsuit this year.  Why not find yourself a pretty and stylish cover-up instead?  I think they are great not just protecting yourself from the sun but also looking quite fabulous while hanging out by the pool or in the sand.  I feel like I live in mine during the summer and hear are some of my favorites- … [Read more...]

The Best Thing is You!

The start of a new day. Breakfast with Mommy and no one else. It's going to be a good day. It's Wordless Wednesday! For more Wordless Wednesday visit 5 Minutes for Mom … [Read more...]

You Must Be Different

So often you can easily write off the fashion and beauty industry as being frivolous, overly commercial and empty.  I know that many people outright laugh when I tell them that I love to write about nail polish and handbags.  I'm not a globe-trotting journalist or making the most of my DC location and writing about the daily political happenings.  I like lighter fare. And I do believe it makes a difference with someone, somewhere.  … [Read more...]