Crimson and Leopard

I'm not going to lie, I look like a goober in the top picture.  I look like a little kid on their first day of kindergarten and mom's wanting to take a picture of them in their new outfit.  I have not mastered the art of taking outfit pictures yet and after two years of blogging, I'm not sure I will.  Now, you're probably wondering why I would post this picture if I'm obviously not crazy about it.  Well, I really love blogging and I made a resolution to keep up with it this year.  I love connecting with other bloggers and readers and getting inspiration from you all.  We don't have a lot of time in the mornings so it's slim pickings when I go back and look at the pictures on my camera.  If anyone has any tips on being more photogenic, I'm all ears!  Have a great weekend!

Sweater: Loft  /  Dress: Loft  /  Shoes: Nine West  /  Bag: Target  /  Jewelry: David Yurman, Michael Kors, Ebay

Plaid Stripes Mix

Oof, it had been a couple of dreary gray days last week and I'm amazed I didn't show up in the office in my pjs, makeup however was questionable.  I'm trying to get my morning routine on point but Mr. Lucas has other plans.  I shouldn't complain in the slightest though because that boy likes to sleep!  He usually goes down anywhere from 8-8:30 p.m. and sleeps through the night until about 8 a.m.  However, when he wakes up he will let you know...he is quite the little talker.  So getting ready in the morning means getting up an hour and a half earlier so I can get everything ready.  I always say I'm going to get everything ready the night before but that never happens.  

Sweater: Loft  /  Shirt: Loft  /  Skirt: Loft  /  Shoes: Target  /  Scarf: Target  /  Bag: Louis Vuitton     Necklace: Ebay

Birkenstocks Don't Care

Yep, those are Birkenstocks on my feet.  Judge allllll you want because the feet on this girl aren't paying attention!  These sandals are crazy comfortable and after months of being uncomfortable in heels, I'm loving it.  

My feet literally grew an entire size during my pregnancy so I've sadly had to part with many of my shoes.  As I was out shopping in search of comfortable work shoes, I spotted a pair of Birkenstock sandals on display.  I reminisced to my middle school days when all the kids at my private school started wearing these sandals.  Soon, the school administrators caught on to the fad and decided to ban the shoes altogether right then and there.  Later in life, I would think, why did I ever want to wear such ugly shoes?!  But then, I decided to devote my life to a career where heels are almost mandatory at the office and, thus, my feet craved comfort.  This whole story is said to justify why I told my husband that what I really wanted for Christmas was a pair of Birkenstock sandals.  He gave me the whaaaat look.  I said, seriously, I want them.   And my feet thank him every time these little clouds are worn.

Shirt: J.Crew  /  Pants: Old Navy  /  Shoes: Birkenstock Arizona  /  Bag: Louis Vuitton  /  Necklace: J. Crew  /  Bracelets: David Yurman, David Yurman, Michael Kors

Bows On Repeat

This sweater has been in heavy rotation lately!  I'm not a huge fan of sequins so I almost didn't pull the trigger on this one but I'm so glad that I did.  I just recently started purchasing clothes again after what I think was a 6 month hiatus...6 months!  I'm still refusing to buy any more bottoms as I'm still working on getting back to my pre-pregnancy weight and I know that if I buy any bottoms that I will get too comfortable.  Cheapo Maria does not like seeing my dresser full of J.Crew skirts that sadly still don't fit and I do not want them going to waste.  Nonetheless, with all the after holiday sales going on, I took advantage of the extra discounts and bought clothes for me...and none for Lucas!  It seems, well, it is fact, that the only clothes shopping I have done was for Lucas so it felt kind of nice to buy myself some pretty things.  From now on, I want to only buy things I truly love and not just because it was a great deal and that goes for little Lucas too ;-)  That boys closet rivals mine and he definitely has more clothes than his daddy...can't help how cute baby clothes are...

Sweater: J. Crew  /  Dress: Target  /  Top: Loft  /  Bag: Target  /  Necklace: Jane.com

Blue Pop

And the hair is chopped!  My hair grows super fast and I'm not a fan of long hair upkeep so a cut was in order last weekend.  Lucas also picked up the habit of yanking my hair, thus, I now understand the term "mom hairdo" which is quite literally a boy short hair cut.  I can't pull off boy short hair though.  I've successfully dedicated an entire post on hair so I think end this rant now while I'm ahead ;-)

Sweater: J. Crew Factory  /  Shirt: Kohls  /  Pants: Old Navy  /  Bag: Chanel  /  Necklace: Ebay     Shoes: Target

Five Months Old

Happy Three Kings Day!  So I'm way behind on Lucas' 5 month update!  Life has been fast lately and, I can't say it enough, time needs to slow down.  Lucas has grown into such a fun little personality!  He LOVES to smile and laugh so much that he gets hiccups and runs out of breath.  He's fitting snugly into 6-12 month clothing so he's pretty large and in charge.  He's really into playing and interacting with others so he's very much the center of our world right now.  The working mommy guilt is on high lately since he now realizes when he is getting dropped off in the mornings.  Plus, because I'm not emotional enough, my mom taught him to wave goodbye which makes me turn into mush as soon as I get in the car to drive away.  My mom also told me that when he started to cry a little during the day, she swears she heard him saying "mama, mama."  Tears, always tears.  Fingers crossed that I win a lottery or stumble upon an unclaimed lotto ticket because this working momma wants to be home.

Sweater: Old Navy  /  Pants: Gap  /  Shoes: Target  /  Necklace: Ebay

Lucas is wearing Baby Gap