Relaxing for the Work Week

We had a nice relaxing weekend at home mainly because we are all three recovering from a nasty cold.  Maybe next weekend we will use the pool and see more sunshine but for now, weekends at home are always nice.  We made some more improvements in the home decorating department and I'm starting to feel like I am almost done.  Almost.  There's one bedroom that is clearly the storage room and I'm surprised that it hasn't driven me crazy.  I'm usually the type that needs everything in its place and with that one room because I can close it and no one uses it, I've neglected it.  One day, I will tackle it but up next is the garage...oh gosh...the garage.  Any tips on garage organization??

Sweater: Lacoste {Similar}  /  Dress: Loft {Similar}  /  Shoes: Ann Taylor {Similar}  /  Bag: Coach {Similar}     Sunnies: Kate Spade

If You Like Pina Coladas...

and wearing bright neon at work...The "work uniform" for my profession can be pretty standard: suit and collared shirt.  I happen to loathe structured suits and collared shirts.  I find them to be too stiff and when I'm looking at a 9+ hour workday, the last thing I want to wear that long is a stiff suit.  

I was talking to a friend of mine in the same legal profession about how I hate collared shirts.  She asked me if I owned any Express Portofino Shirts.  I had not and, apparently, I've been missing out.  She promised that they weren't stiff and that the shirts were comfortable to wear for a long period of time and she was right!  I, of course, found the brightest most obnoxious (in a good way) pattern but I love how soft the fabric is.  I couldn't help myself with the pineapple pattern in bright pink!  

I must admit that this shirt was tucked in during the day but when I snapped these I, obviously, forgot to tuck my shirt back in.  So work uniforms don't have to be uncomfortable and can exist in pineapple print.  WIN WIN!

Shirt: Express  /  Pants: Old Navy {Similar}  /  Shoes: Nine West {Similar}  /  Bag: Tory Burch  /  Necklace: Kendra Scott  /  Sunnies: Chanel {Similar}  /  Watch: Kate Spade  /  Bracelet: David Yurman

The Day My Toddler Threw Up All Over Me

This "the day my toddler..." could become a weekly series it seems like.  Hopefully, not since they usually involve me in a panic.

I've always been on the hunt for a cargo type blazer that I could wear to the office.  I squealed when I saw this jacket pop up online at Loft and decided to order up for a looser fit.  I'm glad I did because after I picked up Lucas after work and walked through the front door carrying him on my hip, he projectile vomited all over my jacket and shirt.  Yep.  So after a wash, the jacket shrunk a little bit but I still like the fit.  See, Lucas was just watching out for you guys so you know prior to purchasing how the jacket holds up in the wash!  Sweet boy.  

FYI, he's feeling much better ;-)

Jacket: Loft  /  Shirt: Ann Taylor  /  Pants: Express  /  Shoes: Sole Society  /  Bag: Tory Burch  /  Watch: Kate Spade  /  Bracelet: David Yurman  /  Sunnies: Chanel {Similar}

Simplicity

I'm in need of some serious color these days.  I've always gravitated towards more neutral colors.  Even my house is mostly gray, black, and white but I'm trying to make more of an effort to add color in all aspects of my life.  I still have a rack of colorful pencil skirts so I may start incorporating them more into my daily wardrobe.  Admittedly, I'm in a clothing rut.  Mornings are usually go go go and I've even gone to work with wet hair (AHHHHHH) but I've turned a new leaf and really trying to get up an hour earlier so that my day doesn't always start out so crazy.  Here's to hoping that the turning of a new leaf adds order to this hectic but awesome life.

 Shirt: Old Navy {Similar}   /  Pants: Old Navy  /  Necklace: Gifted {Similar}  /  Bag: Tory Burch  /  Shoes: Nine West  /  Earrings: David Yurman  /  Watch: Kate Spade

Gray Days

It's been a couple of gray days lately and I'm not just talking about the weather.  This is my fun space where I share lighthearted things but fact of life is that some days are a struggle.  Whether it be a hard days work, working mom guilt, sick baby, etc, it's hard.  I know that's vague but I'm sure I'm not the only one who may have these days and I'm also aware that I have a lot to be thankful for.  Well, it's Wednesday so that means the week is almost over and I have the weekend to look forward to.  I plan on doing lots of birthday crafting!

Sweater: J.Crew  /  Dress: Loft {Similar}  /  Shoes: Nine West  /  Necklace: J.Crew {Similar}  /  Bag: Kate Spade

Simple Grays

Thank you for the birthday love!  30 is already shaping up to be a good year.  My mom and I have decided that this baby is coming way earlier than my mid July due date which my feet are thankful for.  They are so tired of the only two pairs of shoes that barely fit!

Linking up today with the lovely Tara of Mix and Match Fashion!

Shirt: Old Navy Maternity  /  Skirt: Motherhood Maternity  /  Shoes: Target  /  Bag: Kate Spade  /  Jewelry: Gifted charm necklace, Ebay, Lorenzo, Tiffanys

Candy Colored Stripes

 

Happy April Fools Day!  If you played a great joke on someone today, please let me know in the comments!  I need ideas for next year ;-)

Can you tell I'm just thrilled that it's Monday?  These were taken last week when it was super crazy busy at the office.  I've been up and down on my feet all day that, sadly, my heels days might be over soon but just until the baby is born.  I'll still save my heels for court days because it would feel odd to me to wear flats in court but that's just me.  Any recommendations for cute work/court appropriate flats?

Dress: Target  /  Sweater: Loft  /  Shoes: DSW  /  Bag: Kate Spade  /  Necklace: Banana Republic

Office Bump

The days here are getting nicer but, unfortunately, the combination of pollen and just sickiness has me feeling gloom.  Luckily, I'm able to work from home at times but I'm one of those weirdos that actually prefers to get work done at the office.  I'm trying to rest up though because it is so nice out and I'd like to do as much as I can now before the baby comes.  I find myself opening the door to the nursery and spending a couple minutes in his room wondering what it will be like when Lucas is here ;-)

Oh and a big thank you to those of you that helped me figure out how to block out spammers.

 Shirt: The Limited  /  Dress: Target  /  Shoes: DSW  /  Handbag: Kate Spade  /  Jewelry: Lorenzo via Prestige, David Yurman

New Year, New Me

 Shirt: J Crew  /  Sweater: Gap  /  Pants: Talbots  /  Handbag: Kate Spade  /  Necklace: J Crew

Why hello there and happy new year!  Did you have any resolutions for the new year?  I had one and it's pretty simple...snap out of it!  Admittedly, since I learned that I was pregnant about 2 1/2 months ago, I got into a deep dark funk.  Not because I am not ecstatic about the lil one we're expecting in the summer but because I got really sick and just felt crappy overall.  My blogging was sporadic because I wasn't dressing up for work, my hair and makeup was a mess, and I just stopped caring.  Well, I am by no means the first pregnant woman that still has to work full time so I've decided to quit the pity party and snap out of it.

I am now looking forward to blogging more regularly because I really want to look back to see the growth of this already ginormous belly.  For how early I am in my pregnancy, my belly is big.  The picture in this post was taken three weeks ago and it makes me sad to look at it because those pants no longer fit me.  I didn't anticipate my belly growing so quickly.  I even had to tell my cousin I couldn't be in her wedding this past December because I no longer fit in my bridesmaid dress.  Although it sucked to not be in the wedding, it just means I have a healthy and growing baby so that makes me very happy.

During my blogging break, I started ready some "mommy" blogs and I discovered something...I'm the worst preggo mommy.  I seriously had a panic attack when I learned that I was eating things I shouldn't be and using the wrong soaps, etc.  No judgment please! :-)  Needless to say, I need to buy some books and read up quick.  Don't worry, I won't be dishing out any advice because, let's be honest, I know nothing.  

This has turned out to be a longer post than usual!  Thank you again and I hope you all had a great holiday season!

New Norm

I'm so behind on reading all of your amazing blogs!  Every day I think as soon as I get home, I'm going to catch up on my reader.  It's one of my favorite things to do when I get home to unwind.  However, the new norm has been to get home from work, change in my pjs, and LITERALLY go to sleep.  Like 7 p.m ish sleep...then I wake up at 4 a.m and toss and turn until it's time to go to work again.  I'm told that the 2nd trimester gets better so I'm looking forward to feeling like myself again.  I know it sounds selfish to complain.  I really am grateful and excited for my little one to arrive in a couple months. This is just the tired nauseous Maria typing talking :-)

Shirt: J Crew  /  Vest: Banana Republic  /  Pants: TJ Maxx  /  Shoes: DSW  /  Bag: Kate Spade  /  Necklace: Ebay

Playing it Safe

Nothing too interesting going on with this except that it was comfortable but that's not too interesting either.  Have I stressed enough that I prefer comfortable over anything?  In fact, as soon as I get to my office in the morning, I immediately remove my watch and bracelets.  Some may ask what the point of even wearing them in the first place may be.  Habit, I guess.  I just prefer to be the most comfortable as I can be if I have to be at work all day.  I'm being honest here people...I'll show the good and not so great :-)

Sweater: Ann Taylor  /  Dress: Kohls  /  Shoes: DSW  /  Handbag: Kate Spade

Camo Houndstooth

My husband and I have been working a little later than usual so by the time we get home it's dark outside.  We aren't picture taking savvy enough to know how to take night time photos so pictures in the early morning it is for now.
I look thrilled and so much like a morning person, right? :-)
I purposefully bought this dress a size bigger so that I could grow into it the next couple of months.  I was drawn to the pattern which is a mix of camo and houndstooth I think.  I'm definitely becoming more and more a dress person because they are easy and comfortable.

Dress: The Limited  /  Handbag: Kate Spade  /  Shoes: DSW  /  Necklace: Elizabeth Cole 'Gemini'

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy!

Sunny Disposition

My trusty Kate Spade work bag has gone everywhere with me.  My dad bought it for me when I was in law school and now it holds all my goodies and court files. Ordinarily, I would have worn a handbag that perfectly matched this outfit but I don't always perfectly match when going to work. This bag is so functional that I don't even think about whether or not it "matches" that day or not. I call it my Mary Poppins bag but I'm constantly reminding my husband that it isn't a backpack as he hands me tons of papers and crap to stuff in my bag for him.  Maybe I should get him a man bag?  Hmmm... :-)  If I'm a little slow answering emails/comments please accept my apologies.  I have big things going on at work but will be back to my old self after Wednesday!

Sweater: The Limited  /  Skirt: Loft  /  Shoes: Aldo  /  Jewelry: Necklace gifted, H&M, David Yurman  /  Bag: Kate Spade

Southern Prep

I am such a stinkin' hypocrite in this outfit.  See, the top portion makes you think it's actually fall whereas the bottom portion is a reminder that I live in Florida.  I'm one of those people that is always cold.  Cardigans and sweaters are a must for me.  Here's to hoping for a great week :-)

Sweater: American Eagle  /  Shirt: Old Navy  /  Shorts: Loft  /  Handbag: Longchamp  /  Shoes: Sam Edelman 'Trina'  /  Jewelry: Kate Spade 'Mrs', J Crew, Stella and Dot, David Yurman

Blog Skip and a Hop

Sweater: Banana Republic  /  Skirt: Banana Republic  /  Tank: Gap  /  Belt: Forever 21  /  Clutch: Coach  /  Sunglasses: Dior  /  Shoes: Me Too 'Patty'  /  Jewelry: Kate Spade 'Mrs' Necklace, J Crew, David Yurman

On Tuesday, I guest posted on Schnelle!  If you haven't read it yet, I'd love for you to stop by and say hi :-)

I'm also linking up with Long Distance Loving for the Friday's Fancies outfit crush!  This outfit was inspired by an outfit I saw on, surprise surprise, Pinterest ;-)

Country Spark

I'm very proud to admit that I am a reality t.v. show junkie.  I know I've mentioned my love for the Honey Boo Boo show here two or four times already, ummm did anyone else see Mama June make sketti???  If not, google it, I haven't looked at spaghetti the same ever since.  It's almost the end of another work week and while I know others may have more exciting plans, I seriously love weekends that include my favorite grungy pjs, in bed, catching up on my reality t.v. shows. It's my idea of bliss.

Sweater: Ann Taylor  /  Shirt: Nordstrom  /  Skirt: JC Penney  /  Sunglasses: Chanel  /  Shoes: MIA  /  Handbag: Coach 'Kristin'  /  Jewelry: Kate Spade 'Mrs', J Crew, David Yurman

Weekend Report

Outfit 1:   Shirt: Forever 21  /  Shorts:  Loft  /  Shoes: Target  /  Handbag: Chanel  /  Sunglasses: Dior  /  Jewelry: David Yurman, J Crew, Vince Camuto, Kate Spade

Outfit 2:  Sweater:  Old Navy  /  Shirt: Old Navy  /  Short: Loft  /  Shoes: Jack Rogers  /  Handbag: Louis Vuitton  /  Sunglasses: Chanel  /  Jewelry: David Yurman, J Crew, Vince Camuto, Kate Spade

I'd like for people to think that I get super fancy every day.  By super fancy, I mean putting on makeup and brushing my hair.  Nope!  I wear little to no makeup and a not so special bun in my hair 99% of the weekend.  

In other fancy related news, hubby has added some fancy new additions to my blog!  Check out the grab button and instagram features to the left!  It wasn't until yesterday that I looked through my instagram photos and realized that I take a whole lot of photos of my food and my dog...lawhosaher ;-)

Pattern Mixing

I'm linking up today with Marionberry Style's Trend of the Month which is pattern mixing.  I originally planned to wear a black skirt with this but I chose to wear pants and look at that, I managed to get myself all wrinkly again.  I think I need a steamer in my office.  Oh and I am wearing a necklace it's just hiding in the photos.  I like mixing different patterns together and have been staring at my closet more and more to see what else I can mix up!

I also wanted to share the gift my hubby gave me yesterday for our two year anniversary!  From the mr. to his mrs. :-)

Sweater: Ann Taylor {Similar}  /  Shirt: Nine West via Macy's  /  Pants: TJ Maxx  /  Shoes: H&M  /  Sunglasses: Dior  /  Handbag: Chanel  /  Jewelry: J Crew, Vince Camuto, David Yurman, Lorenzo via Prestige Jewelers, Kate Spade 'Mrs' Necklace

Teal and Cream

I'm actually not sure what to call this color but that it's been one of my favorites for the past couple of years.  I even had my bridesmaids dresses in this color despite my wedding "colors" being ivory and black.  
It was really foggy out this morning which continued on the rest of the day.  It almost looks like I have clouds behind me!  It makes pictures kind of interesting but I hate driving to work through it :-(

  Jacket: Kohls {Similar}  /  Shirt: TJ Maxx {Similar}  /  Pants: JC Penney  /  Necklace: Banana Republic {Similar}  /  Shoes: Famous Footwear  /  Bag: Kate Spade {Similar}  /  Sunglasses: Dior  /  Jewelry: Seiko, David Yurman, Lorenzo via Prestige Jewelers

Cravings & Obsessions

1.  Celine Mini Luggage Tote

2.  Marc by Marc Jacobs Dotty Bag

3.  Kate Spade Bow Clutch

4.  Rebecca Minkoff Mini Mac Bag

5.  Tory Burch Amanda Hobo