So, have you ever heard me say “FDO?” We all began saying it with our family friends. Picking out our FDO was always a big deal. What does FDO stand for? First Day Outfit.
[College Prepster Embarrassing Story: I forgot that not everyone was familiar with the acronym FDO… but in front of all the staffers on yearbook, I announced that they needed to make sure they brought their cameras on the first day of school and that “an FDO crisis was not an excuse for a forgotten camera.” Yeahhhhh, everyone stared at me like I had three heads. I said, “FDO…. First day outfit.” And they all laughed. The end.”]
Alright kiddies, I’ve gotten no less than 12 emails asking about what to wear to school. Here are some outfits I put together on Polyvore. Enjoyyyyy 🙂
I really think the gold accents on the shoe and the earrings complete the outfit. And I’m loving the tote. Although, I’ll admit. I HAVE to use a backpack. I’ve had back issues since middle school. I’ve turned Sporty Sister into my personal chiropractor as of late, much to her dismay.
I just bought a pair of the Gap boyfriend jeans. Ummm. I could live in them. No sucking in to button necessary. I also like the casual tee and jeans with the more dressy shoes and necklace!
Whoops! Repeat haha.. I just loved this outfit too much. I suspect I’ll be wearing it on September 1 (aka the first day of classes aka MY 21ST BIRTHDAY!).
I am such a sucker for acronyms. I will for sure be using FDO for years to come. By the way, I'm so jealous that you can actually wear long sleeves or jeans on your FD. It is SO hot in Tallahassee, I would be crazy to wear that.
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!
Motherhood is pure JOY to me– nothing makes me happier than being with my boys! I wear my @haverhillcollection personalized jewelry every day as a symbol of my love for them– it’s a constant reminder for me of my greatest purpose. To celebrate my first Mother’s Day with TWO boys, I sent in my Haverhill necklace to add Rory’s birthstone and initial alongside Jack’s! I also got a second bracelet to stack with Jack’s. Love that this personalized jewelry can be altered as our family grows. Haverhill’s jewelry is designed to be lived in (perfect for busy moms!) made from solid 14k gold with high-quality birthstones so I never have to take it off to exercise, shower, or sleep. Use code MOTHERSDAY15 for 15% off!
oh.. the earring from the first outfit are gorgeous!! And the shoes are great :))!
I am such a sucker for acronyms. I will for sure be using FDO for years to come. By the way, I'm so jealous that you can actually wear long sleeves or jeans on your FD. It is SO hot in Tallahassee, I would be crazy to wear that.
I am loving the first outfit!!
I have all the shoes and love them all so preppy!