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Thursday, September 21, 2017

Last Day For Summer Fashion: Pretty Wrap Dresses!

OH, NO! Today is the last official day of summer, and you all know what that means, right? Autumn is going to come rumbling into town tomorrow and blow away all the carefree days of the last three months! So, to give summer a proper send-off, I’ve rounded up some pretty wrap dresses that we can enjoy…one…last…time!

Even Racked noticed wrap dresses coming back in vogue this year, after first making their mark in the ’30s and ’40s…

“Thanks to brands — along with the undying obsession with French Girl style that calls for a less-is-more approach when it comes to showing skin — the wrap style has been hugely popular this year, making it easy to spot one at just about any retailer or blogger’s Instagram feed.”

First up is this beautiful summer dress from Boden, above, $39. In fact, Boden is killing it with the laid-back, chill vibe. Here are three more favorites…

Lara wrap, $36

Ruth Jersey dress, $36

Willa Jersey dress, $48

And, BONUS: Because it’s the end of the season, lots of wrap dresses are on sale! Can’t beat that, can you? Do you have a favorite dress, friends?? #GoodbyeSummer2017… xoxo

P.S. More fun summer fashion trends!

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Family Photos: Saying Farewell to Summer

How was your weekend, friends? These two photos pretty much capture our activities over the long weekend as we bid farewell to summer! We played seven games, alternating between Yahtzee and Bananagrams. Of those SEVEN games, I won…

Are you ready for this…?

ONE.

Yes, that’s right! I won one game out of all the times we played. You know what that means, don’t you?? My mom won SIX OUT OF SEVEN!! But, I do give her credit because she didn’t gloat once about her sweeping victory.

Besides, as I always say, playing games with Ms. Bear is more of a social occasion for me! And speaking of Ms. Bear, her final European adventure post is coming up later this afternoon!! xoxo

Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Did You Have a Summer To-Do List?

Time for my annual question that haunts me every year: WHERE DID THE SUMMER GO?? And, perhaps more importantly, what has become of my summer to-do list?

Honestly, it’s the same story every year. Like sand through the hourglass, I watch the summer months pass by in a haze (sometimes literally if it’s been a hot summer!) and by mid-August, I’m left sitting here with just my collection of memories and dreams of what could have been. Things I wanted to do. Fun I wanted to have. I mean, it’s not that I didn’t have fun — it’s just that I had all these grand plans for celebrating my favorite season of the entire year.

Maybe you’re like me and struggle with this time of great transition. Or maybe I’m just really feeling the weight of it today because Ms. Bear heads back to work and we are forced to switch back to our “school year routine,” which means no more leisurely games of Yahtzee in the mornings while sipping an ice-cold Diet Coke and enjoying a refreshing Peppermint Patty. Oh, yes, life sure does get in the way of the actual living sometimes, doesn’t it?

To that end, I thought I’d look back on the few summery things I wanted to accomplish this year. Let’s see how I did…

Sit on the patio

OK, so apparently, I’m not starting off too well. In May, I proclaimed that I was going to sit on the patio every single afternoon and read magazines.

“No, you won’t,” my mom scoffed with a laugh.

Turns out, mothers really do know best. I probably only sat on the patio ONCE in the last three months! What’s worse? I don’t even have a good excuse for why I didn’t. Because I like my cool, artificial air better? Yeah, that’s a sad, pitiful excuse.

Go to The Field Museum and take a selfie with SUE

YESSSS!!! Here’s something I actually and truly accomplished! I had such a fun birthday celebration in Chicago and it felt really wonderful to get to spend it with my family. For years now, I’d been saying how much I wanted to go to the museum for my birthday, so now I’m thinking of making it an annual tradition. I’m thinking of going to the Adler Planetarium next year. Thoughts or suggestions?

Spend plenty of time with family

Pffft, I’ve got this one in spades, obviously! You know there’s nothing I love more than spending time with the people most important to me, and my mom and Janelle are most definitely the people I love most — and the cats too, of course! Whether we were playing Bananagrams or binge-watching Law & Order: SVU, there’s a certain comfort in knowing you’re surrounded by the people who just get you. And my family? They surely get me and I am so thankful for that!

So, I suppose two out of three isn’t so bad after all. Did you have a summer to-do list, friends? What sorts of things were on it? Did you accomplish everything you wanted to? Anything still left unchecked? Let’s chat… xoxo

[GIF via Giphy; photo via We Heart It]

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Style Guide: Beach Bum All Day, Every Day

Ack!!! As I think ahead to next week, I can’t believe it’s already the Fourth of July! This holiday offers prime relaxation options. Maybe you’re headed to a backyard BBQ. Maybe you’re sitting poolside all day. Or, maybe you’re packing up the car and heading to the nearest body of crystal-blue water. You know, because your go-to escape plan is to frolic in the sand and make beach bum your new career path!

If that’s your grand plan, then look no further! I’ve got you covered (sometimes literally!) with these 12 awesome beach day fashion finds…

Which is your favorite fashion choice, friends? Are you a beach lover? Are you heading to the beach next week? Have fun, and of course, don’t forget to pack the sunscreen! Here’s to a no-stress, stylish road to your ultimate zen beach getaway! xoxo

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Family Photos: Summer So Far (Hi, Wind-Swept Hair!)

As I just mentioned on Twitter this afternoon: “Getting realllllly real on the blog today and showing you my wind-swept hair!!!!” That’s all very true, friends, as my summer so far can attest to! And since today is the official first day of summer (happy Summer Solstice, everyone!), I thought it would be the perfect time to share some photos of my summer shenanigans so far! The most important photo first, of course, on the topic of that wind-swept hair I mentioned: I was out and about over the weekend and the weather was perfect — sunny, cool and just breezy enough to give my hair that tousled-in-all-the-right-places look. You know, like I just got out of bed, only styled it that way…

Speaking of nice weather, we’ve been taking walks on the nice days! We have a lovely bike path right across the street and it’s all paved, which is perfect for my wheelchair. Cheers to my mom and her amazing photography skills for snapping these pics…

For some reason, I’ve been listening to lots of ’60s music on Sirius lately! I grew up on the oldies, so I sort of feel like I’m going back to my roots. And, I’ve decided that Georgy Girl is one of my new theme songs! Have you heard it? It’s pretty much perfect, if you ask me…

Do you have phases with food? I’ll find a food I like and then become really, really obsessed with it for awhile. That’s where I’m at with Cheez-Its lately. They. Are. Delicious. Full disclosure: I’m eating them right now as I’m typing this post. If that’s not obsession, then I don’t know what is! And my choice of refreshing soda pop? Mountain Dew, of course…

Remember my office mascot from a few months ago? Well, now I’ve got a new little friend to keep me company! My mom surprised me with this little solar turtle, who swings back and forth in his hammock when you put him in the sun. It’s surprisingly soothing and calming. Talk about relaxing!

And finally, those who know me will know that I say this in all seriousness…I was *so* happy to be at the hospital last week for a blood draw to check my cholesterol. I love it there!!! It’s like home!!! And they found a vein on the first try!!

How have you been relaxing lately? Are you in full-on summer mode yet?? I’d love to know what you’re up to, friends!! Here’s to a season on chilling, refreshing drinks and lazy days! xoxo