Chill Out

chartreuse bell sleeve sweater, culottes, strappy leopard pumps, velvet bag

When: last Tuesday // Weather: weirdly warm // Real life: work

chartreuse bell sleeve sweater, culottes, strappy leopard pumps, velvet bag

chartreuse bell sleeve sweater, culottes, strappy leopard pumps, velvet bag

chartreuse bell sleeve sweater, culottes, strappy leopard pumps, velvet bag

chartreuse bell sleeve sweater, culottes, strappy leopard pumps, velvet bag

I took a bath yesterday, which I almost never do. I lit a candle, turned on some jazz, closed my eyes and didn’t look at a screen for half an hour. As I was lying there, I realized I hardly ever do nothing. It’s not that I feel stressed all the time or that my life is non-stop action; it’s just that even when I “relax,” I’m still doing something. When I watch TV, I’m also working or blogging. I go to yoga for the workout more than the zen, and during savasana, I think about what I’m going to have for dinner. My afternoon coffee breaks double as outfit photo shoot opportunities (see above).

But yesterday I did nothing for 30 minutes and it was lovely. So lovely, in fact, that as soon as my fingers turned pruney, I dried off and blogged about it, then made some to-do lists and meal prepped for the week. Namaste.

Sweater // Shoes* // similar Pants // Bag // similar Necklace // similar Sunglasses // similar Watch

*Shoes purchased with gift card provided courtesy of Shopbop.

Happy Fallidays

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slate & willow dress, velvet bag

When: Nov. 4 // Weather: chilly // Real life: fundraiser gala event

slate & willow dress, velvet bag

slate & willow dress, velvet bag

slate & willow dress, velvet bag

slate & willow dress, velvet bag

I thought I’d share this look from a recent event with you today as an example of what not to wear to Thanksgiving dinner. Let’s just say this dress baaaaarely fits and the fabric has zero stretch. But it was final sale and it sure is pretty, isn’t it?

Now that we’re talking holidays, I’m contractually obligated* to tell you that there’s a BIG Shopbop sale happening right freaking now. And I will voluntarily tell you that I already ordered this Rebecca Minkoff sweatshirt, these strappy leopard pumps, and these beaded earrings. Almost everything is on sale, and the more you spend, the bigger your discount. The sale ends Sunday night (details here) so if you have any big ticket (or even small ticket) fashion items on your Christmas list, now is the time!

But first…food, family, and friends. Happy Thanksgiving!

Dress (on sale) // similar Bag // similar Shoes

*Here’s the deal: Shopbop throws me some gift cards from time to time, and in return I advertise for them. But it’s all good because I get to pick any products I feature so opinions are still 100% mine. And I know how much you all value my opinions. 😉