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  • Cute Capes, Cute Shoes.

    Cute Capes, Cute Shoes

    Every fall and spring, I find myself wishing I had another cape. Another, because I already own two. One is…
    March 30, 2016
  • Style, May 2015, Making it Lovely

    Style: Pink, Gold, and Bugs

    As much as the idea of actual bugs crawling around my ears sounds absolutely terrifying, cute little gold ones can…
    May 21, 2015
  • Red/Orange Midi Skirt #makingitlovely

    Style: Sundial Skirt

    I love this Sundial Skirt. Love it. I'm sorely tempted to buy it now and save it away for wear…
    April 14, 2014
  • October Style: A White Lace Dress

    How to Wear a White Lace Dress for Fall

    Brandon said that my new dress looked like a christening gown, so it had that going for it. Also, you're…
    October 10, 2012
  • Rule Breaking

    Do people still observe the "no white after Labor Day" rule? If so, whoops. On Eleanor: Sweater Dress, Target; Cardigan,…
    September 8, 2011
  • Style: July ’10

    If I knew how to swim, I'd buy that swimsuit immediately. I still kind of want it anyway. *sigh* I…
    July 2, 2010
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  • Cute Capes, Cute Shoes.

    Cute Capes, Cute Shoes

    Every fall and spring, I find myself wishing I had another cape. Another, because I already own two. One is a long charcoal wool number…

    March 30, 201613 commentsStyle
  • Style, May 2015, Making it Lovely

    Style: Pink, Gold, and Bugs

    As much as the idea of actual bugs crawling around my ears sounds absolutely terrifying, cute little gold ones can hang out all over me…

    May 21, 20156 commentsStyle
  • Red/Orange Midi Skirt #makingitlovely

    Style: Sundial Skirt

    I love this Sundial Skirt. Love it. I’m sorely tempted to buy it now and save it away for wear a year from now, when…

    April 14, 20144 commentsStyle
  • October Style: A White Lace Dress

    How to Wear a White Lace Dress for Fall

    Brandon said that my new dress looked like a christening gown, so it had that going for it. Also, you’re not supposed to wear white…

    October 10, 201235 commentsStyle
  • Rule Breaking

    Do people still observe the “no white after Labor Day” rule? If so, whoops. On Eleanor: Sweater Dress, Target; Cardigan, Old Navy; Leggings, H&M; Shoes,…

    September 8, 201124 commentsParenting, Style
  • Style: July ’10

    If I knew how to swim, I’d buy that swimsuit immediately. I still kind of want it anyway. *sigh* I do however know how to…

    July 2, 201041 commentsStyle
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