I’ll Stand by You

I got a bad haircut this week. I also wore ripped army pants and brushed on some mascara that was definitely past its recommended lifespan. Besides all of these being major indicators of my status as A New Mom —no time or motivation for stylish hair, reputable clothing, or buying new makeup—these three got me [...]

Procrastinator Makes Good… Finally!

Remember when I cut off all my hair, waaaay back in September of 2009? Remember how I told y’all I was donating the 16″ of dyed-brown braid to Locks of Love. Well, yes, I meant to do that. However, intentions being what they are, and my memory being what it is… I didn’t. Instead, The [...]

BellyShots: 33 Weeks

Well, here is the belleh at 33 weeks! Doesn’t Cybil look like a stalwart little figurehead on some full-bellied ship? What a hull on that one, eh? Yesterday—when  this picture was taken— was a work day around the little apartment. I find I work best on a work day when I’m wearing my designated work [...]

PWF w/S seeks The Perfect Summer Sandal

“Pregnant Woman with Style  (and questionable balance) seeks versatile black walking sandal of reputable brand and origins to offer comfort and stability. Accompany me to dressy affairs and casual outings with stamina and unobtrusive  flair, and I promise a long, mutually satisfying relationship. Please no grannie shoes.” In other words: The Hunt Is On! And [...]

Objets d’Obsession

Once again, a little pictoral dreamscape of my current material obsessions. Come on, powerball! Nine West “Smarts” flats in “calm pink.” I think these could be my answer to basic black go-with-anything shoes. *    *    *    *    * A Yellow Mini Cooper. The car I really wanted a couple years back (sorry, Lali), and [...]

“Borrowed” Inspiration & Mermaids in the Mail!

If you’ve spoken with me in person lately, you may know that I’ve recently become interested in (obsessed with) reading a few (a dozen or so) blogs on a regular (daily) basis. (Bloglovin’ is awesome.) About half of these are friends of mine in real life; some are in far away, magical lands, and others [...]

Elegance in Simplicity & The Perfect Pump

“Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance.” ~Coco Chanel (in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, 1923) I’m feeling inspired by this notion… particularly after seeing Coco Avant Chanel this week. Kanarie and I headed down to The Grand Cinema on a rare night off this holiday season, to see Audrey Tautou star in the [...]

Objets d’Obsession

I spend a lot of time thinking about the kind of person I want to be, and the life I want to live, and the communities I want to call home. It’s good to have a big-picture view of your ideals, no matter how romantic or fantastical they may be, right? Sooo… does it clash [...]

My First Time. On Stage. In Underwear.

Somehow I’ve made it to the age of 27 before appearing in underwear on stage. I realize this may sound like a laughable statement to the greater population… “underwear on stage” sounds like a textbook stress-nightmare, right? (Just before the surprise exam, the flood, and the tiger who looks like your mother.) But for young [...]

Audition Diaries: Look the Part?

Just got back from an audition for the “host” of a fashion web series: 5-minute fashion tips and advice, like TBS’ Movie and a Makeover, but online. It sounded like so much fun when I heard about it yesterday, but this morning I wasn’t certain I should even go. Sure, sure, the audition posting stressed [...]