under $100: Stella & Dot for spring 2012
February 22nd, 2012 § 5 Comments
You all know how much I love Stella & Dot — everything in the line is wearable and affordable and fun. For spring, I’m looking at simple pieces that will work with my everyday closet: lightweight necklaces, sleek bracelets, and statement earrings. Stella & Dot has a terrific selection of pieces, all under $100, that are perfect for a normal Wednesday — or for date night or the office.
Here are a dozen of my favorite pieces — want to see them in person? If you live in Oklahoma City, you can! I’m hosting a Stella & Dot trunk show on Sunday, March 4, from 2 – 4 pm. Email me if you’d like to stop by and play with the jewelry. I’ll also be posting a link to the online order form — or you can email Stella & Dot stylist Laura Kriegel, or call her at 405.210.0851.
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- Serpent bangle, $49
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- Pippa necklace, $69
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- Rhea bangles, $79
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- Paige enamel bangle, $59
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- Millie necklace, $69
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- Serenity stone drops, $49
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- Tribute bracelet, $39
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- Rebel pendant, $79
repeat, repeat, repeat
February 15th, 2012 § 11 Comments
Oh you all, I’m so happy that I’m not the only one with pieces in my closet that I don’t absolutely love. That makes me feel better, it really does. And it is inspiring me to get rid of even more of my clothes. Yes, really! (Wade thinks I’ve lost my mind. He may be right, it’s hard to tell.)
A really tightly edited closet can be scary — if you only have a couple dozen pieces, how does that work, exactly? Don’t you spend a lot of time repeating outfits? And won’t everyone notice? Yes, and yes. So is that something to worry about?
I don’t think so.
February 2
wear what you love
February 14th, 2012 § 10 Comments
I had a wardrobe revelation the other night. I was trying to get dressed for our Bloggers’ Night Out and was literally standing in my closet in my underwear, staring at my clothes, drawing a total blank about what would be fun to wear when Rita called. Fortunately, she was calling to say that she was running late and it would be another 15 or so minutes before we could leave but it jolted me into getting dressed, pronto.
And of course I wound up hating what I was wearing. But that’s not Rita’s fault at all. It’s mine.
Here’s my revelation: when I go places that are out of the ordinary, I overthink what I’m wearing. On a normal Tuesday, I’m able to get up, put together an outfit, and leave the house — and be happy with what I have on — without much stress or fuss. But anything unusual — a party or a conference or a date with Wade — throws me for a loop. Because of course I can’t wear what I normally wear! That’s boring! And lame.
Except it’s not.
copcakes, cocktails and the perfect smoky eye: Bloggers Night Out
February 13th, 2012 § 5 Comments
Here’s a thing you may not know about Oklahoma City: We have great bloggers, and great local businesses. And last week, we got the two together in one place for our third Bloggers Night Out.
The MakeUp Bar hosted us, and Deep Fork Grill provided hors d’oeuvres and a mixologist — so it was a fabulous night of smoky eye makeovers, eyebrow waxes and margarita lessons. What more could you ask for on a Thursday night?
Nothing, that’s what. « Read the rest of this entry »
back-to-work basics
February 10th, 2012 § Leave a Comment
Going back to work after a stretch at home with the kids can be stressful. Streamline your mornings with a wardrobe of basic, easy-to-style pieces that can be dressed up or down depending on what your week holds. Stick with neutral colors for maximum flexibility — these pieces are the building blocks, not the showpieces. Choose a silhouette that works for your figure and your style; you’re using these pieces to create a consistent, coherent look.
What do you need in your closet? Start with these five pieces and work from there.
Read more at Work It, Mom!
Photos via Talbots
sick day
February 9th, 2012 § 8 Comments
I’ve been sick this week, like the kind of sick where all you want to do is get back in bed. Charlie was home with me for two days, and Henry was home for one — the advantage of having older kids, of course, is that you can tell them to go back to bed and stay there and they do.
But it was still a long week.
I worked Monday and Tuesday, with some nap breaks, and got into bed at 7:00 both nights, with a cup of camomile tea and my Jane Austen novel (and then fell asleep immediately), but by yesterday I was all in, as my grandmother used to say, and also running a 101 degree fever, which seemed to be the sign that I needed to just give up. So I sent the boys off to school and went back to bed. Until lunchtime. Go me.
(That was a big deal for me, you all — normally my approach to any kind of illness is to announce, loudly and repeatedly, “I DO NOT GET SICK,” like that will scare the germs away from me. And most of the time, it works. But not this time.)
Clockwise from bottom left: jersey lounge pants, lace-trim jersey cami, asymmetrical lounge hoodie, waffle knit tee, lace-trim lounge shorts
Fortunately, last week, before the plague struck our house, I bought new pajamas, at Old Navy, because the waistband on my current pair completely disintegrated. So at least when I was climbing into bed at night, I had something cute (and not threadbare) to sleep in. But it’s still been a long, long week.
What do you do to make yourself feel better when you’re sick? Do you take to your bed in order to speed recovery, or do you forge ahead and pretend that everything is fine?
pretty things: rain boots
February 8th, 2012 § 4 Comments
Apparently winter is going to pass us right by this year, which means that it’s time to get ready for spring. Those of us living in states ravaged by wildfires last summer are praying for rain — and not just because rain boots are so darn cute. Pick a pair you love and wear them with skirts and tights or over your skinny jeans. But skip the Hello, Kitty colors and patterns — treat your rainboots like real boots, not like a costume. Opt for a pop of color or a bit of pattern if you want something more fun than the classic neutral.
take your joe on the road with a custom KeepCup
February 7th, 2012 § 3 Comments
I broke our coffee pot on New Year’s Eve, and spent the first three weeks of 2012 getting takeout coffee from a nearby Starbucks. The coffee was good and the baristas were super nice, but the amount of time and money I was spending on a cup of coffee was killing me. I solved half the problem by buying a Keurig (Starbucks coffee! made at home!) but then I needed to figure out how to take the coffee with me once it was made.
My life is hard, you all. Fortunately, that’s about when I discovered the KeepCup.
I mean, how cute are those cups? So cute.
