Whatcha Wearing Wednesday- WAPA Rally 2013

Rockland Manor, home of this year's rally It was a ridiculously rainy October day last Friday. The kind that makes you want to shrink back under the covers and call it a day right after a mug of hot tea. Unless of course that day is the annual WAPA (Washington Automotive Press Association) Rally. I'm a fairly new and overly excited member, think Ritalin-infused Chihuahua puppy kind of excited, and this was my first rally. I had no idea what to expect beyond the fact that I was headed into Potomac, Maryland to spend the day driving cars of all types and horsepower. Mmm....horsepower. Like 429 horsepower in the Hyundai Equus. Leather seating, fuel economy, diesel, torque and superior sound systems. All words that get the reaction from me that some women get from designer shoes. Speaking … [Read more...]

Whatcha Wearing Wednesday- 2941 Fall Harvest

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...]

Whatcha Wearing Wednesday-Oxblood & Leather

 THE RUMORS ARE TRUE....  This has been me the last few weeks.  Minus the times I threw on a pair of shorts or boyfriend jeans to head to yet another doctor appointment, this is what I have been wearing for the last 3-4 weeks.  I don't know that I have ever been this sick in my life.  I spent every weekend in bed, and the last two weeks EVERY. DAY. IN. MY. BED.               OY. In fact, this look is a step up from two weeks ago when I was frequenting my favorite haunts- the kitchen, my bed and couch in pajama shorts and loose t-shirts.  Ah, pneumonia.  You suck. I hope to never see you again.  I'm totally getting that over-65 pneumonia shot next month. This is what I wish I was wearing instead... Oxblood & … [Read more...]

Watcha Wearing Wednesday- Black, White & Blue

Fall is my favorite time of year. The humidity is gone, running feels refreshing and more energized, a new routine emerges as the kids head back to school and I begin to new projects at home and work. I love the colors, the approaching holidays and my personal favorite-Halloween! I plot and plan what we will wear and how I will decorate inside and outside the house while alternately trying not to create and shop for new fall and winter looks that will empty my bank account faster than a duck on a June bug. This is one of my favorite looks for this fall.  All the pieces can be worn together and then used in various other outfits making them great buys. Other looks I'm loving and copying with no shame are this neutral one from Shanna and the classic look with a modern twist by Nicole … [Read more...]

Whatcha Wearing Wednesday- Navy Blues

The week started with a scent of fall in the air. I just knew I needed to find some classic old school style colors to wear, if only for a day. Here in the our little world we are still trying to get the hang of school being back in session. While I'm yearning to bake, begin new projects and just plain get out of the summer shorts and tanks it seems it is here for just a bit longer. I'm in love with Essie's Just for the Twill of It collection and felt like I'm showing some off today! … [Read more...]

Whatcha Wearing Wednesday- Back to School

The girls went back to school this week! I'm so excited about all the adventures they will be embarking upon and a little amazed that our youngest is already wearing the "pack-pack" and walking through the double doors of preschool. It is a true milestone. Hopefully, this means I will be back on my game when it comes to work and being a bit more stylish than tanks and khaki shorts, which has been my daily look as of late. I did decide to go with the Trend Spin link-up theme of LACE for this week. … [Read more...]

Whatcha Wearing Wednesday – Summer Color Block

I love color blocking when I see it in an image online or in a magazine. I get all, "Ooh, so pretty! I want to do that!" It seems so simple too.  Throw on a pair of black pants and something with cobalt blue in it and make the shoes and clutch match. A statement tree of life necklace completes it.  Much like putting pen to paper I am not that wonderful in executing it in fashion terms. Or at least not taking photos of it. I end up with this version of color blocking instead. … [Read more...]

Whatcha Wearing Wednesday- Moto Style Transitions

  I discovered Essie 'For the Twill of It' and it was all down hill from there. I covet colors that are like swirling pools of oil. I seem to buy one with equal excitement and OMIGODIMUSTILUSTHAVETHIS zeal each time one comes out. It's a bit of a problem. Then I things like this happen. … [Read more...]

Whatcha Wearing Wednesday – My Fight, My Cause

I believe in not always going with the status quo.  It wasn't always that way. There were many times that no matter what I thought or how I fought, how much noise I made, I felt muted. No one saw the signs, no one saw the bruises. And in a strange way, that often takes a lot to understand, neither did I. I could think of my time being abused by someone who I thought loved me as lost years, but I refuse. Instead, I believe it made me stronger. I got over it. I somehow found the strength that was so many times dormant to say no. No more. One day, I just broke away. I didn't know the damage that had been done to me and wouldn't for a while. when I did I was lucky to have the support needed, the resources to get away and being to heal. It took far longer than I would ever think to … [Read more...]

Whatcha Wearing Wednesday

I traveled to Chicago for Blogher 2013 last week and took some pics of a few of my outfits.  I was quite happy that I managed only a carry-on sized bag for the conference and didn't need to use my second duffel that I had packed on the route home.  It was also the first year that I didn't buy anything new to wear to the event.  No costumes, sweet dresses or anything else were needed.  When I mentioned on Twitter that I had packed only two pairs of shoes my friend Jodi declared, "Two pairs of shoes for BlogHer?  You win at life."  Maybe just in packing skills. Travel Day … [Read more...]