Tuesday, February 5, 2013

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Sunglasses: Anthro; Necklace: Nordstrom; Sweater: Madewell

I actually feel really awkward posting this pic. It's like the "trying to be a model" type of picture. But, every. single. other. picture. was so bad you guys. Seriously. And plus in this pic you can see the new sunglasses I got to replace my other ones. The other ones were so exciting to get because they were Versace (my first/only designer pair) and I felt like they would go with everything. That was UNTIL I saw a man wearing them. And realized they were MENS. Such an unfortunate mistake.

1. We are leaving on a cruise this Saturday. Before we leave on a vacation, I like to have our house spotless- so that we can come home to a clean, good-smelling house. And I like to clean the day before we leave- so that all the garbage cans are empty, the laundry is done, the dishwasher is empty, and there is not a crumb on the floor. Also, I don't like to pack until right before we leave. SO right now, my house is dirty, I am unpacked, I have laundry to do, blah blah blah...but I am not going to worry about any of it- until the day before we leave! That will be such a lovely day!

2. Yesterday was so great. I decided that I was going to do all my errands. My MALL errands. So Jax and I first went to his dr appt (which I was 20 min late for because I thought it was at noon, not 11:40, and had to reschedule in front of a room of moms. so embarrassing). Then we went to the mall. I only bought the things I needed. I needed: hand soap from BBW, "some tanks" for McKay, shoes for Jax, leggings and plain v-necks for me, summer things for Jax, Nioxin for McKay (it works!), and heat-protectant for my hair. And I left with ONLY those things. Miracle. But, I just have to say, that Nordstrom has THE BEST leggings right now in BP. They are thick, and the fabric doesn't get all balled, but they don't look spandex-y and they have a wide waistband which I really like. And they are fitted if you have a flat bum like me. Here they are. And I know, kind of a lot for a pair of leggings. I was looking for the $10 ones. 

3. K, this is like a superficial confession. But I really want one of those fancy strollers. I was not a good baby-stuff researcher. I just bought all the stuff my mom did (so, Chicco and Graco). And I have a Chicco stroller (which is perfectly usable and fine) and then one of those $30 fold-out, easy, tiny ones from Babies R Us for places like the zoo and the beach. And I actually use the cheap one the most because it is so small and easy. And for the record, they totally work and are fine. BUT now, I am noticing all these European/Italian things. A while ago, I went to Nordstrom, and I made a friend in the Bistro and we chatted about how ridiculous those expensive strollers are because babies just pee on them anywaysAnd honestly. I don't want to be one of those moms that has to have the organic/European/modern/whatever version of EVERYTHING. That said, I think I want one of those cool strollers for my next baby. I pushed one yesterday and holy cow. Such a difference. Are they worth it? I need lots of good points for when I present this to McKay!

30 comments:

  1. um you DO look like a model. srsly. you are so gorgeous!

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  2. You are just like me, packing at the last minute... and who is that model in that picture up there?! ;)

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  3. I love this picture and yes you do look like a model! :)

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  4. So I love those sunglasses! Have fun on your cruise :)

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  5. Im totally loving this picture of you!

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  6. Honestly, as sleek as they look, I could NOT justify spending that much on a stroller. Pretty sure I'd be that way even if we were making 6 figures. But I'm cheap....so yeah. Also, I have never been on a cruise. And you are fierce.

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  7. I Love your new glasses, too cute!! Mall errands are always the best ad least for me cause im addicted to shopping.Take tons of pics on your cruise for us!!
    Xo
    glammedbytarin.blogspot.com

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  8. my stroller is my favorite thing that i own. literally. worth. every. penny. (well, worth every of my parents' pennies. hahahahahaaa). think about it: you track a lot of miles in those things. your baby will eat, sleep, cry, laugh and learn in that thing. bugaboo! bugaboo! i vote for the bugaboo!

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  9. 1. This is not an awkward picture at all! You look gorgeous & I love it!

    2. I'm in love with those sunglasses & the sweater! I really need to go to a Madewell soon! (I've never been!!)

    3. I'm jealous that you're going on a cruise, they are so fun!!

    4. The family I nanny for has an Uppababy stroller & it's pretty cool. Very easy to maneuver!

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  10. I am the same way when I leave on a trip! I hate leaving the house a mess. Also, I highly recommend Maui Jim sunglasses if you splurge on another designer pair. I've had mine for almost two years, and they are still in fantastic shape. WELL worth the money I paid. Plus they're polarized!

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  11. What are you talking about, Ali? Your pictures are always so cute!! But have fun on your cruise--take lots of pictures!!

    SaraM
    http://clochedeletoile.blogspot.com

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  12. I have no clue if the real fancy ones are worth it? I do agrre I see them and secretly wish I had one!! I went in the middle I guess, I have baby trend which I hear is really good! Mine you can jog with and take it to the hard places where strollers don't like to go! It puts up with a lot and I've had it for 2 years and still looks new!!

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  13. who cares if they are mens sunglasses, if they're hot they're hot! :) haha.
    I like to clean RIGHT before i leave as well. Coming home to a clean house is fantastic (and thats what we did when i was a kid, so it's basically engrained in my brain ha).
    I want a running stroller, and i don't even have kids! :)

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  14. oh i totally agree. i hate coming back to a messy home! have fun on your cruise and enjoy yourself girl! you deserve it. :)

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  15. great picture! awesome glasses!
    1. I'm like you on liking coming back to a clean house :) have fun at the cruise!
    2. I want leggings too!
    3. I have the bugaboo and LOVE it, but we don't have a car so we literally stroll everywhere, that is my justification hahaha

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  16. Can't wait to hear all about your cruise! Oh and that picture of you? GORGEOUS!!!

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  17. One of my friends used to work at Sunglass Hut and she said a lot of glasses were unisex so do not worry at alllll about wearing your sunnies. Have a lovely time on your cruise, coming home to a clean house is always nice (never happens for me though, but we do take all the garbage/do the laundry before we leave so it smells nice)!

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  18. i am like you too in that if i go on a trip anywhere, i have to clean because the last thing i want to do is come home to a dirty home. always always cleaning before a trip!! enjoy your cruise cant wait to hear all about it

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  19. Well I for one like your 'trying to be a model' pic! Glad you home is clean and hope you have a blessed trip, you deserve it!

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  20. I just got a phil and teds double stroller used. It was still pricey but I really wanted a double jogging stroller that wasn't double wide. It can also be just a single. It works fantastically everywhere except on wood floors or slick floors. So maybe try for gently used. I plan on getting a lot of use for years to come! I would figure out what you need and expect out of a stroller and then match that need.

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  21. Those sunnies are seriously amazing and loving the striped sweater as well! Have so much fun on your cruise, so jealous! You will have a blast :)
    xo Hannah

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  22. What sweet glasses and I love your jumper!
    And thanks so much for commenting!

    Have a great week,
    -Kati

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  23. Have fun on vacation!! And even more fun when you come home to your clean yummy house. And I agree with the stroller thing! Now, I just need to plant a money tree;)

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  24. have so much fun on your vaca! love the sunnies :)

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  25. I'm sure you rocked the sunglasses, men's or not.

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  26. Here's a 1, 2, 3 for you:
    1. love the picture.
    2. SUPER jealous that you'll be on a cruise! But I'm trying to make that happen for the first time in my life, in June.
    3. Good leggings are hard to find! That price is completely justifiable if they are thick and stay up well!

    perfectly priya

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  27. Cool strollers are worth it. I got a used Bugaboo Cameleon on Craigslist for $300 - a steal. It is worth every penny and it makes me SO happy using it all the time. I've used it to travel in airports, love taking it to the mall and around town - definitely the best splurge I ever had! Also? Love those sunglasses.

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  28. We have a Maclaren quest and I am gaga over it. Worth every single penny we paid. I've pushed other ones and am always so glad we invested in it. Washington has great deals on Craigslist for them. Just make sure to look at the handles.. You can always get a good feel for the condition based on the handles.

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