Friday Faves

I cannot stop listening to MGMT's new album, Congratulations. Check it out over at Amazon.

I've been eyeing this Marc by Marc Jacobs dress all week. This is exactly what I want to wear on a sunny San Diego Sunday to go out to brunch and maybe even have a mimosa or three. I will just keep admiring it from afar.

I am seriously digging Fishnoodles cloth diapers recently. They are so trim, easy to use, and fit my skinny pea perfectly. Olivia slept in one without an extra booster all night without ANY leaks. I'm sold.

I have been reading The Cost of Beans way before I even became a mom, and I am still trying to remember how I happened upon it. All I know is that this mama's sense of humor and candid writing style keep me coming back to check on how her two adorable little girls are doing. It's a breath of fresh air to read a simple and honest blog about the perils of motherhood, plus she has great taste in music. Read!

This evening I was stealing a few moments for myself and reading bits of an important/influential book for me by one of the most beautiful and poetic writers of our lifetime, Haruki Murakami. I just thought I'd share a small passage that always makes me stop and think.

"But who can say what's best? That's why you need to grab whatever chance you have of happiness where you find it, and not worry about other people too much. My experience tells me that we get no more than two or three such chances in a life time, and if we let them go, we regret it for the rest of our lives."

The Pea's Knees

Now that Olivia is a crazy crawling machine, I am finally putting the BabyLegs I bought to good use. Her poor knees get so red from crawling on carpet and crawling with pants does not seem super fun since she kind of starts to trip over them. BabyLegs are cute and keep her legs safe from the rug burn. Plus, they make diaper changes a breeze!



Here is a link on how to make your own!!!

Pea is all over the place and trying to grab things she can hold on to so she can stand. I am looming over her constantly so she doesn't hurt herself. Maybe a baby helmet can appease this fear?

No Mom Jeans

I paid my bills/rent throughout college by working in the fashion industry and helping people find their own personal style. After I became a mom, and while I was pregnant, I had to completely re-wardrobe myself to fit my new lifestyle and body. Here are some of my essentials for keeping a comfortable style that is edgy but still realistic to the life of a mom. Simple key pieces that I wear on a constant rotation:

High-waisted straight leg dark denim. Sleek, flattering, and J-brand makes them buttery soft. Cuff them to wear with flip flops or sneakers (sans socks) for a different look if you're wearing the same pair of denim almost daily. Choosing jeans over sweats is one huge step for the sake of mom style.

I only wear mine with heels if I am going on a date with Todd or out with friends.
Usually, I am in flats or my trusty red Vans.

Flats are a great alternative if you want to keep the look comfy but less casual than sneakers. I scored some adorable Delman flats at a thrift store NEW for like $15! They are so well-made and I can walk in them all day.

V-neck shirts have been sabotaged by hipsters, but I still wear them because they flatter my body better than the classic crew tee. So, I still rock my v-necks while running errands and doing the motherhood thing. Vince makes them thin and out of the yummiest fabrics.

If you're feeling ambitious, ditch the tee and instead wear a cutesy top. Even if you aren't the cutesy type, a nice top that flatters your body type with buttons, stripes, or some frill will make you look put together even if you did not try!



A cute sundress is the absolute uniform for spring/summer in my world. You put on one article of clothing, no outfits to orchestrate! Throw it on, slide into some flip flops, and you're good to go. Forever 21 and Target have fantastic options for under $25. If I will be at the park or sitting in grass at some point with the pea, I wear leggings under my dress.



When I am having a super BLAH day, I swear by some height. If you are going to run around with a kid on your hip, you CAN still wear a higher shoe but a wedge/platform is key. A heel that is evenly distributed along the shoe is a lot more comfortable and easy to walk in so you will not look like a fool + break your ankle.

If you want to get crazy, put on some blush. Look, no one can tell you didn't sleep!

Shop:
bloomingdales.com
vans.com
forever21.com
target.com
modcloth.com
sephora.com
urbanoutfitters.com
americanapparel.net


And just because they are TOO ADORABLE:

So excited!

In just one short week the three of us will be packing up our car and driving 550 miles up the 101 California to the beautiful city by the bay.

One of our closest friends lives in a lovely building right next to the famous Painted Ladies. Sadly, he will be out of town touring (he's in a band) and graciously offered to let us stay at his place for the weekend. We are so thrilled to be taking a few days off and spending them in the city. Pea lived there for a while when she was still a fetus in my tummy and now she will get to see San Francisco for herself!
5 months pregnant, Dolores Park

Teething Woes

Phase 2 of teething. Not fun. Olivia was fussy and drooly with a bit of a fever (I think) and a little snotty. I checked and sure enough, I see one (maybe two) white tooth buds on the top. Poor baby. Poor mom.

image via: Google

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