Fall by Adam Lippes for Target

This has got to be tiring hearing about because it is SO tiring living it - we are having CRAZY heat in SoCal right now.  It was the second weekend in October and we had temps over 100 degrees this weekend.  We only have AC in my son's room, so I cranked it on high and had a fan blowing the cool air out into the rest of the space.  It was still like 85 or more degrees inside, but compared to the triple digits outside, it felt cool.  Fortunately the sun is setting earlier, so its cooling earlier, and we're supposed to have cooler weather as the week progresses, so fingers crossed!

I was able to meet up with an photog friend of mine early one morning, before the real heat set in, to shoot these looks that I'm anxious to actually wear.  He's the first photographer I ever shot with when I was attempting to model and act, and we've stayed in touch.  He shot my maternity photos when I was pregnant with my son and we always have a great time shooting, but haven't done it in quite a while.  It was such fun to work together again - I hope we can do it more regularly now that the blog gives us purpose. :)  

Adam Lippes recently released a very cute capsule collection for Target - all these pieces work so well together and will totally work apart.  The heels run about a half size small, but they are the perfect height, and so cute (there are some adorable flats as well.)  The shirt dress is long (I am 5'11" and wearing a small - the sleeves are actually long enought!!) And the sweater vest has pocket! Yay for pockets!  I think all 3 are still available online if you can't find them in your local store.

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It's Beginning to Feel a Bit Like Fall

Hope you had a good weekend. Here we are at Monday again. I'm thinking about starting a petition to make weekends 3 days instead of 2.  Anyone interested in signing?

So I actually woke up one night this weekend because I was cold, and had to pull the blanket up (we've just been sleeping with a sheet on, because it's been so hot.)  It was a nice feeling.  I also woke up to the sound of rain outside at 2am on Sunday, and while it had stopped by the time the sun came up, it left us with a cool and fall-like day.  I would have lounged in my PJs for half the day, if I could have (lounging in any capacity happens very rarely these days. You know, with the toddler and all.)  We did have about an hour of family snuggles that morning watching Baby Einstein in mommy and daddy's bed though.  ;)  Overall, the weekend was good (mommy and daddy we able to go out TWO nights in a row, the first in ages.)  

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Happy Hump Day to all.  Its the middle of the morning and I'm ready for a nap already.  We're having some way strange weather here in SoCal right now.  Rained yesterday, but with tropical humidity.  Woke up this morning to 90% humidity and we don't have AC.  I know much of the country deals with high humidity much more than we do here (which is why so many people move out here.) So when we get it we REALLY notice. And it basically means to me not to both with the blow dryer in the morning, cuz that I one battle I will not win.  Air dry and natural frizz it is today.

If you missed it, here's a look back on the past couple weeks when the air moisture level was more normal. 

This week started off with a lovely day.  I started the week with some fun color.
 

Too ripe bananas equaled mini-chocolate chip banana muffins this week.  No nuts this time.

Tried to "work appropriate" this casual jersey dress with a vest. I think it worked.

Grabbed this shirt on a whim on my way out of H&M. Really loving its colors.  Feels like spring to me.
 

I thought this top was too boxy when I first got it, but I really like it tucked in to slim bottoms, like this pencil skirt (that I've had for ages. A great buy.)
 

Just appreciating the lovely blooms in our landscaping at work.

This dress has pockets. Any dress that has pockets makes me happy.
 

Close-up of the House of Harlow bangle I was wearing from my Rocksbox that week.
 

You may have noticed I'm wearing the same shoes in every picture: I jammed my toe over the weekend, and my foot was/is so sore and swollen I can only wear these sandals.
 

Working on some creative endeavors, a sneak peek here.  Stay tuned.
 

Didn't know what to wear this day, just threw things on. I think it turned out ok.  Shouldn't have worn those shoes though - was limping all day (see above image caption.)

Exploring nature with my little buddy on a sunny afternoon. Teaching Mom to see the little things again.
 

Trying to look pulled together while still weekend comfy. These shorts are nice and breezy.
 

Trader Joes has been all over Instagram lately because they've had their shipments of fresh peonies.  This is my 3rd bunch. They smell so great.
 

Love these cobalt pants. They are the lightest fabric, so soft and cool. Got them at Mango years ago, on a whim.  Sometimes I make good whim purchases.
 

Documenting the random June raindrops. We need the rain, but this is really so weird.
 

Thought it was going to be a cooler day than it turned out to be. Ended up being too many layers, but the dress is cool and comfy.