Day 23, 24, & 25: 30 for 30

Outfit =
Navy Sweater: H&M
Narrow Blue Stripe Shirt: H&M
Diamond Skirt: Anthropologie
Black Leggings: Hue
Black Boots: Blowfish

Outfit =
Purple Sweater: Moving Sale
Dress: Anthropologie
Belt: Anthropologie
Leggings: Hue
Teal Flats: Born

Outfit =
Blazer: Nordstroms Rack
Green T: Oaklandish
Plaid Button-Down: Gap
Skinny Jeans: Levi's
Oxfords: Miz Mooz

Dreaming of...

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... traveling. Somewhere. Anywhere. Well... not anywhere, somewhere wonderful and romantic. It has been a long time since the mister and I have been any distance from the bay alone together. I want to buy some magazines, peach rings, and get on an airplane with my travel blanket. I have heard good things about Belize... Any other recommendations?

... a Kitchen Aid Mixer. Really any Kitchen Aid would do, but ever since I saw this one I have been drooling a little bit, not a great side effect in public. I would decorate an entire future kitchen with this as the inspiration!

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...cuter bike bags. Don't get me wrong, mine are highly functional and I love functional, but there is something about cute/stylish/something you really like that cannot always be resisted...

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... outdoor dining. Despite the fact that the gorgeous weekend we experienced last week was quickly followed by potential snowfall in the Bay Area, it still set my heart a flutter for an outdoor dinner.

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Day 22: 30 for 30

Outfit =
Navy Sweater: H&M
Coral V-Neck: Target
Skinny Jeans: Levi's
Black Boots: Blowfish
Necklace: Pick Up Sticks Jewelry

New outfit to match a new haircut. I can't help but wonder what people will say as I walk down the halls with a new look. One of the best and most challenging things about kids is their lack of a filter. Word in the hallway is that the bangs work... relief...

Bookshelves: Living Room Update

The power of a can of paint and the rearrangement of stuff... I cannot tell a lie, it also involved the amazing power of Mr. Smyth's painting skills on his day off. The gray has covered a green that was not doing the room any favors. Rearranging the books by color also gave the bookshelf order and place for the eye to rest. One more step toward a dreamy living room.

Day 21: 30 for 30

Outfit =
White Sweater: Target
Red Corset Belt: Anthropologie
Skinnyt Jeans: Levi's
Oxfords: Miz Mooz

Nothing like an afternoon spent at the nursery and in the garden. Definitely fulfilling a lingering daydream :)

Hope you had a Monday off to fulfill one of your daydreams...

Day 18, 19, & 20: 30 for 30

Outfit =
Dress: Moving sale (Jill, you rock!)
Teal Cardigan: Target
Teal Flats: Born

This was the dress masquerading as a skirt in outfit #5.

Outfit =
Yellow Sweater: Target
Skinny Jeans: Levi's
Teal Flats: Born
Scarf: H&M

Outfit 14=
Coral Henley: H&M
Black & White Stripe Dress: Jeremy's Department Store (Berkeley)
Black Leggings: Hue
Gray Belt: Brass Plum
Gray Shoes: Fidji

Hello Bangs!

Thanks all who weighed in on the hair decision. Here are the results!

Hair! What should I do?

Option 1


Option 2


Option 3


Option 4

I have a haircut scheduled for Tuesday. This grand event doesn't happen as often as it probably should, hence it is always a big game decision. My tendency is always to go for a change, but then I often end up sad that my long hair is gone or I get frustrated with the new level of maintenance. This time I am enlisting your help. What look are you vibing?

photos: 1, 2, 3, 4

Day 16 & 17: 30 for 30

Outfit =

Plaid Button-Down: Gap
Purple Sweater: Moving Sale (Jill is awesome)
Black Jeans: Levi's
Teal Flats: Born

Outfit =
Black & Gray Top: Target
Scarf: H&M
Skinny Jeans: Levi's
Tall Socks: Free People
Black Boots: Blowfish

Hope you are all enjoying my goofy photo!

Friends + Food = Fun

Table is set! Some of my dearest friends are coming for dinner tonight. Friends, food, good conversation, is there really anything better than that?

Hope your Friday is rolling into a lovely weekend!

Day 12 & 13 & 14 & 15

Outfit =

Navy Sweater: H&M
Narrow Blue Stripe Shirt: H&M
Black Straight Leg Jeans: Levi's
Oxfords: Miz Mooz
Earrings: Handmade by Me

Outfit 14=
Black Lace Top: Moving Sale
Diamond Skirt: Anthropologie
Black Leggings: Hue
Gray Belt: Brass Plum
Gray Shoes: Fidji

Outfit 13=
Navy Sweater: H&M
Coral Henley: H&M
Skinny Jeans: Levi's
Tall Socks: Free People
Black Boots: Blowfish
Earrings: Handmade by Me

Outfit =

Yellow Cable Knit Sweater: Target
Black & White Stripe Dress: Jeremy's Department Store (Berkeley)
Black Leggings: Hue
Tall Socks: Free People
Black Boots: Blowfish
Black Hat: Goorin Brothers

Shoes: Converse

Now the interesting part of 30 for 30 begins. I've gotten to the point where I have worn most of my allotted items in the ways that I usually do. I am realizing now that when you limit yourself to a set of clothing, you do become more creative. Interesting how some things require necessity to be accomplished...

Happy belated Valentine's Day!

Day 10 & 11: 30 for 30

Outfit=
Yellow Cardigan: Nordstroms Rack
Embellished Tank: Anthropologie
Skinny Jeans: Levi's
Teal Flats: Born

Color can be fun. For a long time color was too hard to figure out, but lately I have been feeling more creative with my wardrobe. Yellow is definitely a favorite.

Outfit=
Blazer: Nordstroms Rack
Plaid Button-Down: Gap
Skinny Jeans: Levi's
Oxfords: Miz Mooz

You have to LOVE a blazer that fits well. This has always been challenging for me. I have those sexy, come hither, football linebacker shoulders, which honestly I do love. The difficulty is finding jackets that allow room for them. This jacket I found years ago at Nordstroms Rack and has been a go-to every since.

We made it to Friday! Have a great weekend!

Day 9: 30 for 30

Outfit =
Cowl: Made by Mr. Smyth
Purple Sweater: Moving Sale
Skinny Jeans: Levis
Tall Socks: Free People
Black Boots: Blowfish

The purple sweater is back! It was the first day for my cozy cowl and black boots. Very fun.

It is Wednesday, but I cannot wait for the weekend. Sports are my addiction and I have two hockey games this weekend. I also will be hoping to finish some projects as I am finally back home. So much to look forward to.

Looking forward to anything?

Day 8: 30 for 30

A day doesn't start much better than today did. I slept in a little longer than usual, I was taken to breakfast by a handsome man, and I even had a couple photos snapped in the process. Mr. Smyth has been genuinely enthusiastic about capturing my 30 for 30 experience and it is kinda adorable. I'm not always at ease in front of the camera, but he has been making it an entertaining experience. There were many, many comments on my lack of glasses. I don't do it often, but every once in awhile contacts are a fun change up.

Outfit =

Dress: Anthropologie
Belt: Anthropologie
Leggings: Hue
Teal Flats: Born

Hope your days are getting off to good starts too...

Dreaming of...

... an upholstered ottoman to spice up the living room coffee table situation. I love the print of the one above.

... taking an Urban Homesteading 101 class. Something about pickling fresh veggies and making my own marmalade sounds satisfying.

... owning a Copenhagen bike some day. Oh they are beautiful. The models to carry kids are classic!


... our upcoming teardrop trailer trip. I booked it today. Three nights in beautiful Bodega Bay and the fulfillment of one of my lingering daydreams!

... spending some quality time with my hubby. I know the whole wrap about the commercialism of Valentines Day, but we use it as an excuse to do something nice for each other. Most importantly, we carve out time from our busy lives to focus on nothing else, but one another. Important to do every once in awhile.

... getting grounded again. Cleaning up the house. Sleeping in. Going grocery shopping. Feeling rooted, calm, and collected. Its been too long since I landed and settled for a little while.

photos: 1, 2, 3

Day 5 & 6 & 7: 30 for 30

Outfit =
Dress: Moving Sale (Thanks Jill!)
to see full dress see 30 Items for 30 Days post
Sweater: Moving Sale
Headband: Jeremy's Department Store
Teal Flats: Born

It starts to feel funny when you don't go home for awhile. We got back from a wonderful field trip where Mr. Smyth himself helped out as a chaperone. The respite was short lived as we spent the evening packing for a weekend away with the family. I started the weekend off using a colorful dress as a skirt. Somehow having thirty items to pick from makes packing and getting dressed so simple.

Outfit =
Black Lace Top: Moving Sale
Skinny Jeans: Levis
Teal Cardigan: Target
Teal Flats: Born

Outfit =
Black & Gray Top: Target
Black Jeans: Levis
Necklace: Jeanine Payer
Black Coverse

So here we are back at Monday, keeping it low key and so happy to be home.
Have a great week!

On my way to a 3 day fieldtrip...

30 for 30: Day 2 (...and 3 ...and 4)

This picture was snapped by the wonderful Mr. Smyth as I was running late, and a little disheveled, to a three day overnight field trip with my fabulous fourth and fifth graders. So this is the outfit I started in for my three day marathon. In the beginning I thought it would be a cinch to get one picture a day while on a little trip with 110 students. Sadly, although I had fabulous items in my 30 for 30 to wear during this hiking filled trip, I couldn't find three seconds to get in front of the lens. I am contemplating a reenactment. We'll see what happens.

Outfit =
White sweater: Target
Skinny jeans: Levis
Shoes: Converse
Necklace: Pick Up Sticks Jewelry

Have a fantastic weekend!

Day 1: 30 for 30

Here is the first outfit of my 30 for 30 challenge. I rocked the yellow, black, gray, white look today. I love these colors, especially when together.

(attempt at a outfit photo using Photo Booth)

Yellow Sweater: Nordstrom Rack
Black & White Stripe Dress: Jeremy's Department Store (Berkeley)
Black Leggings: Hue
Gray Belt: Brass Plum
Gray Shoes: Fidji
Earrings: Anthropologie

Thanks for stopping by!

30 Items for 30 Days

And so it begins. Welcome to 30 for 30. The rules are simple, 30 items, 30 outfits, and no shopping for 30 days. Here is a sneak peak at some of the items I have picked out.





The complete list includes:
Tops:
1. Black tank with lace detail (pictured)
2. Embellished tank (pictured)
3. Light plaid button down (pictured)
4. Red boyfriend t-shirt
5. Gray & black 3/4 length sleeve
6. Coral long sleeve henley
7. Bay Area t-shirt
8. Navy narrow stripe shirt

Sweaters:
9. Yellow sweater (pictured)
10. Purple sweater (pictured)
11. White sweater (pictured)

Dresses:
12. Collared, small navy plaid dress (pictured)
13. Colorful dress (pictured)
14. Black and white stripe dress (pictured)

Pants:
15. Black, straight-leg jean
16. Skinny blue jean
17. Adidas pant

Skirt:
18. Diamond skirt (pictured)

Jackets/Vest:
19. Brown blazer (pictured)
20. Blue sweater (pictured)
21. Teal cardigan
22. Yellow cardigan
23. Pink retro vest
24. Striped, high-neck sweatshirt

Shoes
25. Brown boots (pictured)
26. Black boots (pictured)
27. Brown & white oxfords (pictured)
28. Gray baby doll shoe (pictured)
29. Black converse
30. Teal flats

NOTE: There are some items of practical necessity on this list, in other words, I know not all of these items would be considered high fashion :)

To find out more about 30 for 30 and see what the expert herself is wearing visit Kendi's blog.

Hope you are having a wonderful Monday!