Labor Day has come and gone. The leaves are legitimately starting to change. And we’ve had a few days of cooler temps. I think it’s still very much summer right now, but this little taste of fall has been oh-so-delicious. I’ve definitely been gravitating towards more fall-inspired outfits that are still appropriate for early September….
Today I’m sharing an outfit that I have worn a few times already “in real life.” I have largely been a fan of green for a while as I think it’s one of the colors that works well with my skin tone. But in the past year or so, my love for the color has…
Are you ready for the world’s easiest fall outfit? It’s fall-y, but still works on warm September days too. It’s something I would (slash do) wear on an everyday basis because it’s chic but still super comfortable. Every piece that I’m wearing is something from a previous season; I’m actually finding that much of what…
I actually brought my big camera to Nantucket last weekend. I love that taking photos has actually become something I enjoy… and I was excited to have my camera with me to snap some candids throughout the bachelorette. We got lucky with the most beautiful fall weather, which also meant the most beautiful fall light….
After switching over my closet, I vowed not to go crazy with shopping. It’s always helpful to take a real inventory of what I have or don’t have before spending a ton of money and realizing I didn’t need something or already had a similar item. But, I did manage to pick up a few things that I’m excited about:
With fall officially here, I’m so ready to tick off a few things from this bucket list. I like to write things down because the months and seasons fly by. Nothing worse than getting to the end of the season and realizing that I forgot to do half of the things I planned. Some of these…
I just love fall athleisure! I’ll take any chance to throw on a cozy pullover with leggings for a day running errands, chasing Jack around the park, or hanging out at home. We have been having the best crisp fall mornings, and I honestly can’t explain how much joy our morning walks have brought me…
There’s just something so fun about finally seeing fall clothes hit the shelves (or your email inbox….). Even though it’s over 90 degrees here in Tampa, I can’t help but look forward to the cooler fall weather in D.C. I’m definitely not going to buy any vineyard vines clothing until I’m back at school and…
The perfect dress doesn’t exi–…. We need to talk about Doen’s fall collection. I swear everything they touch is just magic. I have worn a few of their dresses this year in particular and just love how they make me feel. Well-made with dainty details. Somehow they strike the perfect balance of easy femininity. Most…
I have been calling myself a Chill Mom™️ since having Jack and now I’m realizing that I’m even chiller with Rory. (Like is birth order really less about sibling order and more about the version of mom you’re born to?) I’ve been just rolling with Rory’s infancy and I’m so much happier. Maybe it’s just that I’m more tired with a toddler too, or know that it’s going to go by so fast, or just have more confidence… probably a combination. I feel less obsessive and less stressed out by the details. I’m “making it” without having to fake it. As an example, today I noticed I hadn’t tracked a single nap- just watching sleepy cues and trying to get to a “good enough” pattern as Rory’s naps consolidate. Is he following a ~perfect~ nap schedule? No. Are we thriving? Frankly, yes!
(If you want to read my original Chill Mom post, comment “chill mom” and l’ll send it to you via DM!)
We came, we saw elephants, we ate ice cream 🐘🦒🦓 @ashleybrooke and I always talk about how we became FAST friends. Somehow we have been right there with each other during some of life’s worst moments… so it’s extra sweet that we now get to celebrate the good ones! Watching our boys play together, a little baby in a stroller, and another baby on the way… it’s everything we dreamed of.
Somehow yesterday felt like a week, last month was last year, and last year was a decade ago… but then time is simultaneously going by so fast too. The past ten weeks have gone by in a blink! Everyone warns you it goes by fast and they’re not wrong…. The days are long but oh how I wish time would slow down a bit? Or that maybe I could bottle up a tiny bit of these precious boys at every stage so I could revisit them down the road 🤍
I have grown to LOVE baby wearing. Not only do I think it’s such a nice and cozy way to bond with baby, it’s also incredibly practical, especially when you have a toddler to keep up with too! The @wildbird aerial carrier was a treat for myself- and I’m so obsessed with it. 👶🏼 Leave a comment “wildbird” and I’ll DM you the color I have as well as my personal review of it (including some troubleshooting tips).
Some top level things I like;
- it’s easy to put on!
- it’s so, so comfortable (for me AND baby!)
- the little flap is seamless and provides extra support while baby naps and privacy when we need/want it
This affordable rechargeable LED lamp is cute and then made even cuter with this wicker lampshade! 💡✨ No cords needed- just charge and place wherever you want. (Will be extra perfect for dining outdoors this summer!) 💫 Comment “lamp” and I’ll send you links to the LED lamp ($38 for a pair!) and the lampshade (available in a few styles- including a darling blue).
Not really in the mood to be in photos right now, but I keep telling myself I’ll want to look back on these moments and remember them. (Right?!) when I look at these photos in 10, 20, 30 years…
I hope I remember Jack “rescuing” Rory from a windy tent, not how I stood in front of my closet with tears in my eyes.
I hope I remember watching Jack roll down hills and play hop scotch and scoot down the sidewalk with his besties, not that I caught a glimpse of my reflection and didn’t recognize myself.
I hope I remember sitting outside with my friend happily watching our kids play (while watching the minutes until bedtime tick by), and not that I spent too much time zooming in and examining every new wrinkle on my face.
I hope I remember the pure joy of these early warm days with my little family whom I love so much 🤍
The weather is warming up and I’m feeling slightly more comfortable in my skin every day ☀️ Here’s what I wore last week as a mom of two. I have a two and a half year old toddler and a two month old so I need outfits I feel good in, can chase a little guy around in, AND that I can breastfeed easily while wearing. 🔗 Leave a comment with “OUTFITS” to get links to every outfit I wore!
