Band of Horses

Yesterday Aaron and I took the day off work, solely with the intent of catching up on sleep and spending some time together sans Sylvie. My work schedule has been insane, and we are still recovering from a fun few weeks in which Sylvie was waking hourly throughout the night. We ended up catching up on rest, enjoying some seriously good eats at Brenda's Soul Food, and then squeezing in a massage before picking up the critter from daycare. Glorious, I tell you!

I threw on this outfit without the intention of blogging, but then decided, what the hell? Why not? I have so little free time these days, I may as well capitalize when I do!

I've had this shirt for several years but due to a less-than-perfect fit, I haven't worn it much until recently. I think that perhaps, for better or for worse, I've become less concerned with my clothes always being snug and fitting just so. Maybe it's because I'm still trying to shake the end of the baby weight, and nothing looks that spectacular anyhow! All you mommas out there can probably relate!

Enjoying a Shrimp Po-Boy at Brenda's

Blouse: H & M
Jacket: OVI (last seen here)
Jeans: Dollhouse (last seen here)
Booties: H & M
Bag: Coach

It's My Birthday and I'll Blog if I Want To

Oh, hi, hello there. Remember me? The girl who used to blog? Let me tell you a little about that girl. She had a baby and bought a house, see. Life got kind of crazy, in the best way possible, but it has temporarily rendered her too busy to get to a computer outside of working hours.

She continues to blog, all the time, albeit in her head. She thinks of outfits, and she thinks of you. Sometimes she even goes so far as wearing nice things, and taking a camera with her to work. Alas, that's as far as it usually goes. But if any day of the year is a day to wear something fun and write a blog post, isn't it on one's birthday?

Top: W118 by Walter Baker
Skirt: BCBG
Leather Jacket: Kenneth Cole
Booties: Rosegold
Bag: Emma Fox

Adults Only

A few nights ago, thanks to my lovely husband volunteering to take care of the critter, I was able to make it out for happy hour (albeit a brief one). "Happy hour" these days usually means the hour at which my baby becomes inconsolable and screams for a good while. This "happy hour" phenomenon, otherwise known as "unhappy hour," is apparently popular with babies the world over. ANYHOW, I skipped out on Sylvie's happy hour for one that included adults, cocktails, red lips, and of course, fabulous booties! 

Leather Jacket: Kenneth Cole
Dress: Liz Lange Maternity for Target (one word: ruching!)
Booties: Rosegold
Bag: Emma Fox
Glasses: Banana Republic

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