Transitions

I've been thinking about transitions a lot lately. Having a baby will do that to a person! After 9 long months, baby Sylvie Dalia transitioned to the outside world, increasing our family head count by 50% and increasing the love exponentially. 'Tis the season of transition: summer is transitioning to autumn, and Aaron and I are transitioning to parenthood (although transition tends to imply a period of time in which one is able to make adjustments; parenthood is quite the opposite...suddenly this little tiny baby's life is thrust into your hands, immediately after a long labor and no sleep!).

I've been thinking about this post for quite some time, but actually finding time to clean up and dress up in the presence of another person (to take photos) has presented itself to be an incredible challenge! I found myself changing a poopy diaper in this white dress right before we shot a few photos...luckily, I (believe) I came out of it unscathed. You'll also notice that we were only able to go as far as my doorstep to take pictures--couldn't leave the bambina on her own! 

I've done a summer-to-fall outfit transition using the same centerpiece (white dress). Though I love colors and patterns, it's nice to have a few neutral pieces in my wardrobe to play with.

I'm learning to dress my post-baby body; please be forgiving, folks! I hope you all are doing well and I cannot tell you how happy I am to be back in the blogosphere!

Dress: Xhiliration
Blue Necklace: Maya & Ruhi
Maroon Platform Sandals: Jeffrey Campbell (borrowed from my good friend and neighbor, Jess Liu, who happens to happily wear a size 7.5 as well!)
Maroon Bag: Deux Luxe, last seen here


2nd Outfit: 
Sweater: GAP (scored for $5 at the Treasure Island Flea Market), last seen here
White & Bronze Bag: Elaine Arsenault
Brown Booties: H & M

Saturday Stroll

Nothing beats fresh air and lots of walking after being ill and stuck in bed/on the couch for countless days! Did anyone else get that beast of a cold that's going around? If so,  my condolences. If not, I suggest you make nice with some Emergen-C for the next, oh, say, three months! 

Aaron and I ventured out to the Mission to walk around, grab a coffee, and enjoy the vibrant city streets. I promised to blog my Madewell boots as soon as I got them, but somehow they're just making their first appearance. I wear them all the time and despite their tall heel, I can walk in them for hours (about 3 1/2, to be exact) before my feet start to hurt. I love them not only because they're comfortable, but because they are so 70s yet so modern all at once. They were definitely a great buy. 

So here's my not-very-festive New Year's Eve outfit. Kind of sad, huh? I just didn't have the energy to put on sparkles and dance the night away. I hope you all had a great time last night, and Happy New Year! 

Hat: Free People 
Aviators: Jimmy Choo
Coat: Soia & Kyo (Canadian brand, and they make a good winter coat--go figure!)
Boots: Madwell
White Crochet Sweater: MAK
Rust Sweater: H&M
Jeans: Sold Denim (my favorite!)
Watch: Invicta
Bracelets: Amrita Singh

Blue + Yellow = Happiness

Admittedly, I'm poaching this idea from The Sartorialist, which is one of my favorite blogs. If you haven't ever checked it out, I suggest you do so immediately (disclaimer: this site is the equivalent of blog crack. You're sure to be immediately addicted). I know that wearing blue and yellow together is not a novel idea, but after I saw the post about the trend, which apparently is big in London, I couldn't help but feel a burning desire to construct an outfit for myself. And, I have to say, throwing in poodles & stripes as my blue element, well... double the happiness. The dogs also happened to be a great conversation starter when I wore this outfit out one Saturday night. I credit Brit from Flight of the Conchords for single-handedly bringing critters back in vogue.

Poodle Tank: West Kei * Yellow Cardigan: Kersh * Skirt: BCBGeneration *

Blue Sweater Tights: Hue * Shoes: Chelsea Crew *Watch: Invicta