There is nothing more unattractive than a woman who says she is unattractive. Sounds harsh, but the self-deprecating comment you make to others is not doing you any favors. But being a woman is hard, we’re told to be strong yet not pushy, confident yet not full of herself. The self-deprecating comment appears as a… Continue Reading The Damage of the Self-deprecating Comment
I had to get to work VERY early so these pictures are in the dark… also my mom took the full-length one and she is great with a SLR but terrible with a point and shoot… So I am wearing my black jersey wrap dress from Talbots and black patent T-straps from Sofft. My jewelery is… Continue Reading Tuesday
This morning was an early one – my husband had a photo shoot up near the Maryland/Pennsylvania border, I had to get Emerson ready for my mom to watch her, and my sister and I stopped by a house in DC en route to work to pick up a Craigslist score (gosh Craigslist is the… Continue Reading Monday
Saturday our good friend was hosting a festival at a local bar and grill and my husband was there to photograph the event (and partake in the complimentary beverages). My mom, her boyfriend, my sister and I went – and yep Emerson came along for the ride! This is E with moi and my sister.… Continue Reading This Weekend
Attire: Marshall’s – Indigo merino cardigan sweater (some brand with Carolle in it and it was less than $20) Gap – White ribbed tank Marshall’s – Random black pants I got for $16. Nothing spectacular – not lined, no pockets but they are machine washable and did I mention only $16? Oh, and they fit… Continue Reading Last Thursday Sep 14, 2009
Right now the sun is shining in the Nation’s Capital but this morning was pretty gray and rainy. Searching and I cannot find a ray of sun… This is the outfit I wore to my friend Shelly’s rehearsal dinner – the $24/originally $118 Max Studio dress, with my Ann Taylor stretchy belt with the patent… Continue Reading Wednesday Sep 09, 2009
It’s not just the pavement that it wet – it is me who was running late and left the house with wet hair. I know, I despise when people do this and then I do it myself. Do know by time my sister dropped me off at the corner where my office building is located,… Continue Reading Wet and Soggy Tuesday
This past weekend my dear dear friend Shelly got married and I was her Matron of Honor! It was a fun-filled couple of days and Shelly was a gorgeous bride! I took off work Thursday and Friday because I have been very tired and busy and wanted to be sure I could properly attend to… Continue Reading Wedding Weekend!
Friday I had the day off. As you can see by the picture, my husband was pretty happy about it! This is a super casual outfit – we started the day by having breakfast with my mom (and Emerson of course!). We then ran a couple errands but spent the rest of the day together… Continue Reading Last Friday