My Latest Snag: This + That.
This week, there were a lot of utility-oriented purchases. I stocked up on some new stationery for mini in anticipation of her fifth birthday; a bought some more gear for her celebration (these customized coloring sheets, these party cups for adults, gift wrap, these favors — more superhero birthday finds here); I picked up an extra step stool and more underwear to help with my son’s ongoing toileting independence project (ah! I consider myself proficient in various aspects of parenting but I have really had trouble with toilet training); and very romantically purchased my husband this oversized mixing bowl as a belated Valentine’s Day gift. We have an ongoing joke about my problem under-estimating the appropriate bowl size. I nearly always end up dirtying multiple bowls because the first is too small. I figure I won’t run into the issue with an 8-quart bowl on hand. (The brand is awesome, too. They make great cookie sheets.) I also treated myself to these gel pens which Megan Stokes claims are the best pens on earth. She was the person who turned me onto this magical hair potion, which is my new favorite hair product EVER, so I’m going to stick with her! Full review of the hair therapy treatment here.)
You’re Soooo Popular: Festive Neutrals.
The most popular items on le blog this week:
MY NEW SWIMSUIT — IT IS VERY FLATTERING WITH THE HIGH WAIST!
SCALLOPED MARY JANES FOR LITTLES AT A GREAT PRICE
MY $30 SWEATER — JUST RELEASED IN EVEN MORE GREAT COLORS
CHIC (!) ANCIENT GREEK SANDALS
Not seen above, but also popular:
THIS PRECIOUS SWEATER I BOUGHT MINI — THE CODE STILL WORKED WHEN I CHECKED EVEN AFTER IT WAS SUPPOSED TO END…USE CODE VALENTINE FOR EXTRA 40% OFF
THIS SCULPTED KNIT (GET 15% OFF BUYING HERE WITH CODE MISSEDYOU15)
Weekend Musings: Begin as You Mean to Continue.
I loved the comment from Susan Palmer I shared yesterday: “Begin as you mean to go on.” I take this perhaps idiosyncratically to remind myself that an endurance sport is not won by sprinting out of the gate. I have a tendency to jump headlong into things.
Slow and steady, then —
With intentional, gliding movements —
Onward!
Shopping Break.
+Ulla vibes for under $100.
+I ended up buying this Julia Amory x Pam Munson dress — I couldn’t resist the deal! (Extra 10% off with code NEWCLIENT10 if you are new to Pam.). I lived in my Julia Amory shirt dress last summer and thought this would be such a fun addition to my spring wardrobe. Hoping I can wear it to mini’s birthday in a few weeks if it’s warm enough, as mini will be wearing a Julia Amory x Smockingbird dress in a similar color. I did end up getting her GG sneaks to wear with it to make it feel “superhero-esque,” but justified the cost by finding a pair in pristine condition at The Real Real for a song!
+Should have included this in the post sharing fantastic finds from H&M earlier this week, but I wore a denim dress nearly identical to this one during the first few months of pregnancy. I used to pair with Supergas (<<on sale in great colors for only $30 here).
+This maxi is amazing.
+LOVE these tulip earrings for Easter.
+These bandages are the best – they actually stick and stay on wriggly little kids! Ever after a bath!
+This $138 dress serves up major Doen inspo.
+Just the prettiest spring napkins!
+Select Chappy Wrap blankets on sale here.
+LoveShackFancy vibes for $80!
+These pom trimmed sandals are just the happiest.
+I sent my mom this dress as an option for some of my sister’s wedding celebration festivities. So pretty for a mother of the bride!
+OMG, can I even create an excuse to wear this collared sports bra?! OMG! Reminds me of Alicia Silverstone in Clueless in the best way. I mean, why not! Who cares if I’m only wearing it to use my fitness bike in my basement!?
+More great fitness finds here.
+This top reminds me of the Thierry Colson I’ve been eyeing for years!
+This mini is SO good. I am trying to buy less blue-and-white dresses, because I think I ONLY purchased blue dresses last summer (!) but…so tempting.
+Cheery turtleneck for a little.
+Check out this cheerful caftan! A ray of sunshine for summer weekends. Also love this fit-and-flare variation from the same brand.
+I’m not usually a gloss gal but have heard good things about this lip oil from Ilia.
+Get the Fjallraven look for less with these!
+Who knew TY would still exist all these years later, and who knew I’d be buying one of these for my daughter’s backpack?