Today is National Bikini Day! Ah, the bikini: symbol of so many things for us. As I started this post, I thought back on a conversation I had at a local Sephora. The woman who was helping me struck up a conversation with me about pregnancy (as one often does with a pregnant person) which ultimately digressed into a conversation about body image. She said, “I love my son so much, but don’t you hate how you can’t ever wear…
Happy Fourth of July week! This holiday is extra special for us because my first son, Bear, was born on July 4, 2015. I actually listened to the East River fireworks while I pushed and he entered the world. He really doesn’t want us to slack like we did last year because of our trip to Greece, so he has been telling us “I turn TWO ON TUESDAY.” I seriously cannot believe he is going to be two years old.…
Happy national Sunglasses Day! At this point, I wouldn’t just say that sunglasses are my favorite accessory. It’s safe to say that I am a collector. I think of sunglasses are practical, wearable art. They protect our peepers from harmful UV rays, which contribute to a number of degenerative eye diseases and crows feet. My mother told me this from an early age, so I began wearing John Lennon style frames, then moved to cat eyes, then aviators, and I’d…
A fellow newly minted mom of two who is part of my mom tribe commented on an Instagram post of mine the other day, asking how and when I get my nails done. The answer is, having my nails painted is important to me because it helps me feel like myself, so I make it a priority. Whether it means working late at night, sneaking out of the house on during nap time when my husband is home, or paying…
There must be something in the air, because a very fresh crop of current season stuff is on super sale this weekend and I just want to shout about some of it from the rooftops. UM live edge wood side tables, floral jumpsuits and wine delivered to your door? Count me INNNN. Here are the five must shop sales this weekend:…
