Ultrasound/Urban Outfitters

Today, I left my youngest daughter, Sophia (14 months) at home with my mother in law while I went to the Radiologist. I took my oldest daughter Olivia (2 1/2 years old) for an ultrasound of the kidneys and bladder. It was a totally non-invasive procedure and just a precaution since she had a UTI a few weeks ago. She was in great spirits the whole time and thought the machine tickled her while taking a photo of her belly.




After we left the appointment enjoyed some mommy and me time. We went to Starbucks and Urban Outfitters (a store I used to love stopping into in NYC but our local one in the neighboring town is so stroller-unfriendly I never bother). I love revisiting an old love and seeing that they are doing well for themselves. Is it weird to take shopping this seriously?



I saw a few great pieces in Urban that I definitely want to come find during the post holiday clearance when prices will be substantially lower. However, I did pick up a few little do-dads from the $2.99 (!) clearance table but my favorite buy was this open cardigan, $19.99 and I'll wear it all winter I can already tell. I'm starting to stock up on this style of cardigan. I love the drapey, comfy yet polished vibe they give an outfit.


What are your current go-to pieces?

I'm baaaaack!

Sorry for the lack of posts lately.....Hopefully I got my groove back.

I dyed my hair from blond to medium brown using a mix of the below shades,
Feria Brazilian Brown and Feria Moonlit Tortoise.


I also got a much needed haircut, just a trim and side bangs. I still didn't work up the nerve to go short like I wanted to way back in this post. Regardless, I hadn't cut it in 7 months so it was so overdue and I feel like a new woman. I'll try to get a good photo up of it this weekend.



It feels good to be back.....

has had the same headache for a week straight

Sorry I haven't posted lately. I've been having unbearable muscle pain in my neck and shoulder (thanks in part to a 13 month old who refuses to walk) combined with horrible tension headaches.

I self diagnosed and am also self-medicating......Hubby took the girls for lunch today so I could take a brief nap and also went to CVS to pick up Excedrin Tension, which works but only for 4-6 hours. I'm also taking a prescription I got a couple months back when I had some x-rays done for the neck/shoulder pain. I'm a little concerned though because after further research it turns out that the pill is an anti-depressant and also used to help with bed wetting.....WTF?!?!


Here's to better days.......

wore my Worishofers again!

I think I've worn these sandals for two weeks straight since they've arrived in the mail.
Perfect height, perfect neutral color and perfect combo of cute/ugly.

(Disclaimer - I did see a little old Polish lady in Coney Island with the same pair. Obviously she has great taste and values comfort as well)



What do you think?

went to Coney Island!

We go to Brooklyn frequently but this was our family's first trip to Coney Island.
What a perfect way to spend Labor Day, eating Nathan's hot dogs, riding the attractions at the 90 year old Wonder Wheel Amusement Pier and walking along the beach....

Photos taken with the Hipstamatic iPhone app,
it's really fun with tons of options to tweak your photos

needs a new skincare regimen

A few of my current skincare products are running out and I don't think I'll be repurchasing them. They've worked well enough but I'm ready to find something I truly love....

What I'm retiring:


Lancome Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate
I would try the night cream or the cream serum versions
from the Genifique line
(mostly because I'm a sucker for clinical data)

Philosophy The Great Mystery - 1 Minute Facial
It has a great scent and is convenient to use in the shower.
However, I haven't noticed any improvements in my skin.

What I'm coveting:

Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate

What are your miracle products? What do you recommend?

is starting to rethink White House Black Market

Never shopped there before
Never wanted to shop there before

I recently saw these and feel like my world's been turned upside down

Need them
Want them