What I Wore | Circle Circle Dot Dot

WhatIWore: Good morning everyone! We’re back from our family vacation and in traditional vacation fashion - we need another one! The kids did great on the flight home but everyone is just a little more tired than normal and taking our time to get back to a regular schedule. And although daylight savings time didn’t really cramp our style while in a completely different setting, it’s hard to convince a two year old that, yes, the sun really is going to bed and it’s time to get into the tubby. Plus we have another huge project in the works which I’ll tell you more about soon! Fingers crossed for a positive start to the week!

Here’s what I wore one evening in Florida. As I mentioned in my last post, I have a different postpartum body shape right now, so I did quite a bit of shopping for this trip - mainly at J.Crew Factory, Old Navy and Target. I bought 3 pair of shorts, 4 or 5 tops (returning what I didn’t wear) and a classic denim jacket (I updated my old one with embroidery last summer)

When: March 14, 2017

What:
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’
Tee: J.Crew Factory
Denim Jacket: Old Navy
Shorts: Mossimo via Target

Where: Anna Maria Island, Florida on Spring Break!

You won’t see this kind of look in a magazine, but I felt pulled together and good in my own skin. I’ve been thinking a lot about the direction of What I Wore now that I’m really more of a stay at home mom with a toddler and newborn and what I need (and what some of you may need too!) are approachable easy outfits. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t miss putting together skirts and dresses and heels and taking an hour to get ready and curl my hair, but I also don’t mind pushing my stroller and playing with my kids all day. Sometimes an errand run to the good grocery (you know, the fancy one that you don’t get all of your food at - just a few special treats) is the highlight of our day. 

What I Wore | Beach Blonde

WhatiWore: I’m baaaacck! At least I’m trying to get back into the swing of taking outfit photos. A change in location (and the extra hands of family around) has been so helpful in getting back outside and into the groove. I promise you if I was in Indiana right now I wouldn’t be excited about posing in the freezing cold! But here’s what I wore for a beach walk in Florida! 

If you’re not on Instagram or Facebook, the first thing you’re probably thinking right now is OMG YOU’RE BLONDE! I started the transition in late December and am getting closer and close to where I want to be with it. In the past it’s always taken me a while to adjust my wardrobe to “fit” a new cut, and the new color is challenging me in the same way. 

When: March 13, 2017

What: 
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’
Mixed Striped Long Sleeve Tee: J.Crew Factory
High Waisted 4″ White Shorts: Mossimo from Target

Where: Anna Maria Island Beach

Secondly - I had a baby! She’ll be making some cameos in the next few posts too! I’m biased but she’s sooooo cuuuuuutttte! Physically, I’m taking my time getting back to my pre-baby body. I’m about ten pounds from that now and all of that weight is in my top and middle (hence the shorts! Flaunt what you’ve got!) With a really curvy shape (read: giant boobs) plus the blonde hair, sometimes I feel a little too… sexy? I don’t know. It’s not something I aim for in day to day mommy life so I feel like I need to compensate for the bigger chest and blonde locks by going a little more on the modest side? Dressing this temporary body doesn’t come with a game plan other than easy access for nursing. 

What I really want to say is that I feel pretty good, but still struggling a little with a different body to dress and I think it’s completely normal to have some issues with the adjustment. I was so flat as a teenager and wished for bigger boobs and now I wish I didn’t have such huge knockers to contend with!  You can love your baby and your body and still have times when you need to work harder emotionally to keep the self esteem up. Whenever a moment of doubt creeps in (it’s bound to happen!) I just remind myself - I’m so proud of my daughter! I’m so proud of myself!!! I MADE THAT BABY!!! WITH MY BODY!!!  

The Donut Experiment

Greetings from Florida!! We seemed to escape the winter wonderland just in time for some sunshine down south. One of my favorite things about this trip are the donuts! I generally prefer yeast donuts over the cake variety - unless they’re hot and fresh. This morning Adam and I had a special date with just Felix - we thought he could benefit from some two on one attention - but just as we headed for the door he said “oh no! Please bring baby Beatrix!!” He’s really surprised us with how loving he is of his younger sister! 

But back to those donuts!! We get ours from The Donut Experience and I can’t recommend them enough! The actual experience is a little chaotic (especially around 10am when there’s a big rush), but if you come prepared to wait a bit, it’s totally worth it.

Here’s how it works: When you come in you pick up an order sheet and check off what combo of icing and toppings you want on each donut. We went with the house Key Lime (graham cracker and lime drizzle), glaze and rainbow sprinkles, plain chocolate, plain strawberry, caramel and nuts and strawberry with sea salt. You can watch the staff prep each order, and there is a 15-20 minute wait, but NOTHING beats a fresh hot donut in my world! Unless it’s my son enjoying his donut just as much as his mama. Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree there! 

Have you ever done the create-your-own-flavor donut type thing? What combo do I definitely have to try? Drop me a note on facebook or instagram! 

If you’re in this neck of the wood, The Donut Experiment is at 210c Pine Ave, Anna Maria, FL 34216 and open 7am-1pm. 

Inspired By | Rainbow Brights

Who’s had a dose of springlike weather lately? Man! It’s getting me so excited to switch over my closet and start some spring shopping! 

One trend I’ve picked up on are rainbow brights. They remind me of a scene from SATC when Carrie gets caught in the rain. It’s one of the more memorable looks from the series for me! Rainbows also kind of throw me back to the days of getting a Delia*s catalogue in the mail in the late 90s (they’re still around, in case you were wondering). These modified rainbows also have a vintage appeal that I really like! 

I don’t think you need the ROY G. BiV spectrum, in fact - I kind of prefer rainbow stripes that are a variation of the classic. Above all, it’s the cheerful brightness that gets me excited. 

My favorite piece is this sweater from Free People, but I’m going to hold out for a sale. I think it would be perfect on a gloomy spring day with a rain jacket or my upcoming family beach trip with white shorts!

Also: Can someone knock off this tote so I can afford it? Pretty please?