I realized I never shared these photos on here and it ended up being the perfect timing to post them, because there’s a relevant story behind them. One of the best parts about being a mom is getting to create all the fun magic for my kids. I love it. But…. I also think it’s gone a little too far. I hate to bring the energy of ~social media ruined it~ however i do think that’s the case here. The bar for “childhood magic” just keeps going higher and higher. You can’t just take your kids on a vacation, if you want real magic you need to pack a suitcase for them, wake them up and tell th ..read more

Is it just me or has J.Crew Factory been killing it recently? They’ve had a ton of super inexpensive winners like this scalloped active skort and so many more I linked below. It inspired me to look through a few of my other go-to affordable clothing brands too, leading to this pretty sizable roundup of affordable fashion under $50. Just in time for a spring and summer wardrobe refresh! Affordable Fashion Under $50 Striped Tank // including a blue and white stripe and a pretty green apple-looking color! If this version is too cropped for you, there’s a very similar one from a different retailer ..read more

Words can’t describe how crazy it feels that it’s already time for another week of outfits. Time is flying. We had a great week last week, too. I hosted an event, we had a great family dinner in town, my in-laws had us over for pancakes this weekend. Oh and we had an earthquake and a 90% eclipse. What a time to be alive. LAST WEEK’S WIN: I hosted a needlepoint class with Penny Linn this weekend in my office space. It was such a dream to be able to host an event like this. I love sharing needlepoint with everyone. It makes me so happy when someone else falls in love with it. THIS ..read more

Absolutely loving J. Crew’s new arrivals for April. Tons of gorgeous classic pieces to carry us through the warmer months (so into the chic black pieces right now) mixed with some fun springy colors and textures. TWEED DRESS // STRIPED SHORTS // LINEN TOP // TEXTURED COTTON LADY JACKET BEACH SWEATER // TWEED DRESS // RUFFLE BUTTON UP SHIRT SMOCKED POLO // ODETTE LADY JACKET // HEART STRAW BAG FITTED WAIST SHIRT DRESS // BUCKLE SANDALS // MAXI SHIRT DRESS // STRIPED SHORTS SHOP THE POST Turn on your JavaScript to view content ..read more

The bow trend continues to have momentum and I am here for it. One of my first memories involves bows, and they’ve been a mainstay in my wardrobe since high school. Every single day, you all email and DM me bow things– it’s so much fun, and honestly, really interesting to see how different brands interpret them. Not all bows are created equally, you know? Some pieces take on an overly feminine style that I think ends up leaning juvenile or excessive. Still, I’m thrilled everyone is loving the bow trend as much as I do! The Bow Trend PACKABLE HAT // NAP DRESS // MONOGRAMMED TOTE COVERUP // CANV ..read more

When I think of dresses, the absolute number one “must have” in my opinion is a good shirtdress. It’s a wardrobe staple and something that is just nice to have tucked in your closet. I’m all about easy to throw on dresses and the best part of a shirtdress is that it looks like you’re pulled together but with minimal effort. Truly can’t think of a more versatile silhouette! When I saw this silhouette from J. Crew, I knew it was going to be the perfect addition to my wardrobe, especially in my postpartum era. It’s something that will work for my body now and should fit as my body continues to ch ..read more

J. Crew is having their annual spring event today with so many great pieces discounted up to 50% off. It’s definitely worth checking out, especially if you’re looking to refresh your wardrobe for spring! You know I can’t resist anything striped, especially if it’s blue and white. I love this lady jacket, and the gold button detail is so chic. Demi-boot jeans have been a favorite of mine for a few years. If you want to introduce a new style of jeans into your lineup, I can’t recommend these enough. They’re slim through the knee with the perfect amount of kick crop at the hem. These wide-le ..read more

I’m lusting over all the new resortwear arrivals! Definitely craving warm weather, and even if I don’t have somewhere tropical to go, I will happily browse! There were so many cute summer dresses that it was hard to narrow them down. This breezy mini dress is vacation ready and has a fun, vibrant floral block print. I love the pops of turquoise and sage green across the bodice, bell sleeves, and hemline. Pair it with sandals and a raffia tote for an easy vacation look that is perfect to wear anywhere from the beach to dinner. I’m also swooning over the blue and white floral print on ..read more

What a week! We had a few fun plans and also just a lot of family time– and great weather to enjoy! It was a little bit of a tease for what’s to come. Jack is as rambunctious as ever and Rory has been waking up a bit more as he grows and grows. I am getting slowly letting myself get excited for summer… it’ll be here before we know it. LAST WEEK’S WIN: Kind of a dumb “win,” but we switched pediatricians this year. It was easy for Rory as he just became a new patient when he was born. I had to transfer all of Jack’s medical history to the new pediatrician’s office and get him squeezed in fo ..read more

Whew! This second pregnancy did a number on my body. Now that I’m a month out of pregnancy, I’m feeling more at “peace” with my body– but I’m definitely facing the reality that my body is forever changed. It was already changed after having Jack… but even more so now. I’m trying not to stress about it– it is what it is. However, it’s a daunting task looking at my closet and realizing that 75% of what I own, including shoes, no longer fit and probably either won’t ever again, or it’ll be a long time before I can. So instead of spiraling over this, I’m looking at it as an opportunity ..read more