walk right out.

as i was going up a flight of stairs,

i walked right out of my skirt.

well, almost.

strangely, my heel (or shoe buckle) must have been caught

on one of its many layers, even though i was carrying

most of the skirt in my hand.

luckily, the back of my shirt wasn't tucked in.

no one was around,

but it could have been a baaaad situation.

i also got in and out of the car a gazillion times, making it a chore to get my skirt...my entire skirt...in the car.

lesson learned: this skirt shall not be worn to run errands.

ever since meri, of meri-goes-round, re-introduced me to ginger chews, i've been obsessed.

can't stop eating them.

even though my mouth is burning.

any embarrassing wardrobe mishaps to share?

(top & skirt, f21; satchel, urban outfitters)

fast track to summer.

i realized that summer is fast approaching,

and i'm not quite prepared.

it's funny the things we do to get beach ready:

tone up our bodies, search for the perfect suit,

and, uh...tan privately first...so that we can

hit the beach already tanned??

a few years ago i didn't think about any of this. with sunny weather year round, we're always beach ready.

however, since acquiring mini #2,

i have become a bit more self-conscious.

in addition, having two minis doesn't leave me with much free time.

so, i try to soak up the sun whenever and wherever i can,

by wearing my suits while paying in the yard or washing the car,

snacking on fruits instead of those chocolate chip cookies,
squeezing in some exercises while sitting at my desk,

doing squats and lunges while brushing my teeth.

things like that...

is there anything you do to get beach ready? 

(denim, hurley; swimsuit, vix; crochet, local store)

safe landing.

after yesterday's bright colors,

i toned it down and came back to neutrals. 

this dress incorporates evvrything feminine...

lace, florals, and chiffon-y ruffles.

balanced with something slightly more masculine,

like this military jacket, 

i feel girly but not over the top.

this has brought me safely back to my comfort zone.

(gilie frilly dress, available at oomph; jacket, old navy)