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Long time, no see (or get dressed)…

February 4, 2013 By marie 8 Comments

I had the remaining three weeks of my pregnancy mapped out-things to do (finish room for baby, not done), things to wear (ordered maxi dresses that are now too big), and rest to prepare (ha). But Baby B disregarded my schedule and came early- I can’t believe I bought dresses I can’t wear! But that’s a closet rant for another day, one in which I am somewhat rested. For the past month I have hung out in yoga pants, nursing apparel, and spit up. I think my mascara dried out. Shockingly I decided to get dressed this weekend and put on makeup- but I am taking it slow and grabbed something I depended upon in the last days of my pregnancy, inspired by Elaine of Clothed Much who looks fabulous in her maxi dresses at various stages of preggerness. I will take slow steps to more fitted apparel and eventually pants- but want to avoid depressing myself by trying to jump into fitted jeans. So for now, long live my maxis (dresses, not anything else that starts with maxi now that I think on that prefix).

Missoni scarf/Merona Sweater/Yellow Box shoes
Dress remixed

Early boy…rare quiet moment

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I’m a busy bee, so why not look like one?

September 4, 2012 By marie 4 Comments

Back to school season is so hectic for us that I feel like it’s the most stressful time of the year! In fact, my bags seem to get bigger with each week in order to carry everything I need. Shoulder aches, bad menu choices, and tired feet for weeks. But I had a lovely August thanks to some fabulous sponsors who offered fab giveaways, some of which are still on now… so enter! The other thing that makes this time of year bearable is a successful thrifting jaunt, and I was lucky to find this new little black dress from Kohl’s whilst on my latest one. I always feel like a bee in this combination but I am drawn to it anyway. What’s keeping you happy in the bustle this month?

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Schooled. I attend a blog conference wearing bright socks and somewhat reasonable shoes

March 15, 2012 By marie 11 Comments

Conference Day, Sunday, waiting on our front porch for D’Andra, who was cool and calm while I was running around trying to pack my bag, feed the little lemondrop, and shout helpful information at the hubs. An all day conference is exciting and exhausting for everyone at the lemondrop house.

Many of the bloggers who attended the conference day have written eloquent summaries of the sessions, their conversations with other bloggers, and posted great photos. I’d like to sum up my experience with ten things I learned and loved about going. I hope that if you get a chance you’ll have a similar experience when you can!

I want to learn from our keynote speaker Kendi to hear my own voice when I blog and write so that you hear it too.
It is hard to choose something to wear when you will be surrounded by gorgeously dressed ladies all day.
You will forget to eat in all of the excitement and then scarf down two healthy bars of nuts and fruit to keep going
Even though you are told to wear comfy shoes, you will not because no one else listened either and you don’t want to be the shortest (again)
Fashion bloggers are inspiring and you can’t help but stare at their outfits in an unprofessional manner, embarrassing yourself.
A conference that is by fashionable women for the same is an excellent idea and opportunity, and TxSC is probably the best ever
Almost everyone has an iphone and is tweeting, facebooking, instagramming every ten minutes and I can’t keep up!
You are carrying a camera all of the time, but it is safely in the bag when you have an awesome photo opportunity
Neon socks are a good conversation starter, I met at least three new people by wearing them. Though I don’t recommend them for all social events.
It is a challenge to throw yourself out there to new groups of people, but rewarding when you do

dress= Modern Mary

jacket= Express

Shoes= eBay

Socks= Target

Bag=Missoni

Did you notice the Missoni carryall that doesn’t remotely go with this outfit? Yep, I was that rushed, and it serves as a great snack, camera, notes bag in a pinch. And only one other blogger was sporting one, whew.

I loved Emily’s dress and had to get some pictures of its vintage loveliness.

The Daily Fashionista

Yes, if I read your blog just about every day I sure will stalk you for a picture, even in the garage when you are trying to leave. Thanks, Elizabeth!

Delightfully Tacky (like you didn’t know that)