I have a major confession. With the sun setting so early…. I’ve been kind of tired more than normal. Nothing has really majorly changed in my life, it’s just the sun!!! Because of the way my apartment is situated and the trees on my block, it is DARK inside at 4pm. Legitimately dark at 4pm and completely pitch black at 5pm. It’s so hard to stay focused when it feels like midnight. (I’ve been starting my day extra early to combat this.)
For better or for worse this has translated to my outfits. Almost every day, I’m wearing jeans and a sweater with one of my favorite scarves. So easy, it’s embarrassing!
This is also my most ideal work-from-home outfit. I feel completely comfortable, but it’s not like I’m just lounging in pajamas. I can run downtown for a quick coffee or meet up with friends for dinner at the end of the day and not feel like a total slob. Hello, win-win.
Oh, and I really do love a good navy and grey combination; it’s Georgetown’s colors!
This Gap scarf has to be my best purchase this fall. I bought it on a whim… I went into Gap for something random for Garrett and couldn’t resist the scarf for myself. It’s also everywhere. I know a lot of girls has the tartan blanket scarf, but I swear… I see a couple of girls on the subway wearing one of the Gap scarves every day! It’s super soft and big enough without being overwhelming and the perfect neutral plaid.
I was just in the city two weeks ago and it is so crisp and fresh! I am super jealous to see you enjoying the gorgeous weather…. and that vest is perfection.
Love! This whole look has been my "go-to" for the weather lately- just enough warmth for the cool California air! I love pairing sweaters with a vest, scarf, and a great pair of jeans. You can't go wrong!
I can totally relate to this! It's completely dark at 5pm in my appartment too and that's extremaly annoying! So, recently I've been really productive in the early hours of the day and kind of not so much in the evening…
Love the scarf and the loafers, you're wearing! <3
This is a perfect outfit! I've been doing the same thing almost every day – down to the vest! I have one of the plaid scarves from Old Navy and I love it! Except It's way to cold here to wear flats outside already!
That scarf is sooo cute! The minute I saw your instgram post I needed to find the blog post about where you got it from! Love how you wore it, too xx -Amanda- http://affordablebyamanda.blogspot.com/
A scarf is one of my ways to elevate a simple outfit. Bonus: It doubles as a wrap when my office is freezing! Gap nailed it with their cozy basics this year.
I have last seasons version of the scarf in pink, and in red, and I love it! They are so soft, and comfortable, and perfect for the awkward fall/early-winter weather we've been experiencing! And I'd love if you did more outfit posts; you always look so amazing!
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!
This room is so very special 🤍 The little cars sprinkled everywhere (watch your step!). A tiny sock, never two, peeled off and tucked somewhere hidden away. Piles of books that grow almost as quickly as the little boy who sleeps here. Outgrown pants and shoes to grow into mingling in the closet. Often messy, and a little cluttered, but a little boy lives here. 🚘☀️🐶📚🧸
(Rory is still in our room, but eventually the boys will share. I can picture their little twin beds already!)
About ten days ago, I noticed that today’s forecast was looking WARM. I told Mike, “We’re walking into town and sitting outside and I’m getting a beer. Put it on your calendar.” It ended up being warmer than forecasted (almost eighty degrees!) and let me tell you, it delivered. Today felt like the beginning of The Season™: dinners al fresco, beers/fries/ice creams, and late bedtimes. Indulging in it all because the kids are only getting older and we’re the grownups (somehow) and we get to make the rules ✌🏻
Dress is @tuckernuck & sweater is @kiltecollection
@pennylinndesigns and I hosted a “learn to needlepoint” class this past weekend and it was everything ✨ Needlepoint has been such a bright spot in my life over the past five years- and it’s gotten me through some difficult times. Because it’s helped me so much, sharing this hobby with others has turned into a mini life mission of mine. To sit in a room (my beautiful office space designed by @clare.sull!) with pro stitchers and needlepoint newbies alike was one of my dreams come true. I loved seeing women chatting, meeting, and bonding over this beautiful craft 🪡 Honestly, the needlepoint world is (sadly) filled with a lot of gatekeeping and competitiveness; this weekend proved that it doesn’t have to- and shouldn’t- be this way! It’s for EVERYONE. Whether you’ve never picked up a canvas in your life or you’re working on heirloom stockings for your family, there’s room for everyone at this table.
📍 Leave a comment saying “needlepoint” and I’ll send you my go-to resources for getting started with needlepoint!
I was just in the city two weeks ago and it is so crisp and fresh! I am super jealous to see you enjoying the gorgeous weather…. and that vest is perfection.
— Alex at Cashmere Kangaroo
You make me feel better about only wearing navy and black and grey because you pull it off so well! I love that scarf!
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Loved your styling, composition and elan with which you carry the look 🙂
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Love! This whole look has been my "go-to" for the weather lately- just enough warmth for the cool California air! I love pairing sweaters with a vest, scarf, and a great pair of jeans. You can't go wrong!
Jenny
From the Desk of J
I can totally relate to this! It's completely dark at 5pm in my appartment too and that's extremaly annoying! So, recently I've been really productive in the early hours of the day and kind of not so much in the evening…
Love the scarf and the loafers, you're wearing! <3
xx
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Loving the vest and the scarf!!
XO Ellen from Ask Away
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Love this outfit! It is definitely one that I wear on the regular, just with a different color combination.
Kate
http://www.katethealmostgreat.com
I like this combo, nothing wrong with a sweater and scarf!
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I've been feeling under the weather too, Carly! The shorter days has everything to do with it.
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I love the scarf, and your vest! I can't get enough of vests these days.
Xo,
Momo
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Such a great cozy fall outfit! Love it!
Love your outfit and those shoes are so beautiful!
Lauren,
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Love that scarf with that vest!
xx
Lauren Elizabeth
Petite in Pearls
Love the scarf. How do you like working from home – I would love to do that or something that I am passionate about like you!! 🙂
This is a perfect outfit! I've been doing the same thing almost every day – down to the vest! I have one of the plaid scarves from Old Navy and I love it! Except It's way to cold here to wear flats outside already!
Kayla
http://blondeinlaw.blogspot.ca/
Love this look! So comfy and cute!
Renee // gimmeglamour.blogspot.com
I love this whole outfit! Plus, if you have a Bank of America credit card, they often use Gap on the cash back deals!
Vanessa
Vanessa Lang Design
LOVE this ensemble! And your hair looks gorgeous, as usual!
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Gorgeous scarf!
Meg
http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com
I love that scarf!
Emily
http://adorableandaffordable.weebly.com/
That scarf is sooo cute! The minute I saw your instgram post I needed to find the blog post about where you got it from! Love how you wore it, too xx
-Amanda-
http://affordablebyamanda.blogspot.com/
I have a scarf from Gap that is so cozy and I love it! Love the colors on yours!
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that is actually a really pretty scarf! I've been so into scarves this year because they are so easy to throw on with anything!!
ClassToCloset
A scarf is one of my ways to elevate a simple outfit. Bonus: It doubles as a wrap when my office is freezing! Gap nailed it with their cozy basics this year.
thegradventurer.blogspot.com
Beautiful outfit! That scarf is definitely a standout.
I love the navy shoes with the bow!
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I have last seasons version of the scarf in pink, and in red, and I love it! They are so soft, and comfortable, and perfect for the awkward fall/early-winter weather we've been experiencing! And I'd love if you did more outfit posts; you always look so amazing!