Buildable Wardrobe Update: Stripes

September 20, 2015

I finally admitted to myself that I have an addiction to black and white stripes. Anybody else? Maybe just me? It’s just that they are so easy to work with, timeless, and really fun to layer. So when I saw this dress from Anthropologie, I decided it was time to use the last of a gift card I was holding onto. (It’s also nursing friendly which is always a plus!) Here is another similar option for half the price. These are just a few ways I styled the dress in varying temps, but expect this to be a repeat offender in the coming months. All pieces featured are from my #BuildableWardrobe…

Dress
Denim Vest
Wedge Booties (similar option)
Bucket Tote
Triple layered Necklace

Dress
Ankle Boots or Backless booties
Oversized Sweater (similar)
Similar Black Clutches

There is such a wide range of stripes, but right now I am sticking to thin black and white. So what do you say? How would you style the dress? And in case you missed, the reason I am trying to be a conscious consumer, and live more minimally.

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Product styling and photography: Rosemary Wild, Outfit photos: IHOD

Brand Boosters: Tips to grow your brand identity

September 16, 2015

(Image via Aesop, type by IHOD)

Anna : Today Melyssa and I are sharing with you some Brand Boosters to keep in mind when growing your blog or business. I really miss getting to talk branding and entrepreneurship through The Brand Market workshops, so I am happy to share some tips to grow your brand identity:

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Buildable Wardrobe: Denim on Denim

September 14, 2015

This week’s #BuildableWardrobe update includes two of my favorite denim pieces that I chose to keep in the mix when cleaning out my closet. I wear these in multiple ways in various seasons. Here is the breakdown:

Denim Button Down – This one I got a few years ago, but here is a similar one. I layer it in the winter, and wear solo with shorts in the summer. Here’s a few similar ones: High and Low.

Denim Flares – The fashion scene is trying to make flare denim a thing this year, but you know what guys? They never were quite out of the scene! I’v always had a pair in my jean stash. I snagged this pair last year on Shopbop. (c/o) (More flare styles here.)

Wedge Ankle Booties – The kind that are low enough to pull off in warmer months and comfortable enough to wear for hours on end. I have walked the miles in these! Similar pair here, and a variety of wedge ankle boots here.

Wooden Watch – Simple and neutral and somewhat indestructable! (c/o)

Sunburst Necklace – I don’t wear much jewelry anymore, so I look for one or two good necklaces when putting a look together with a good pair of stud earrings. This necklace by Noonday Collection is my current fix (and also supports an worthy cause).

Structured Crossbody – via The Common Knowledge. Love this deep Aubergine color to work into upcoming autumn looks.

If you are trying to minimize your wardrobe, any tips you want to share?
In case you missed, the reason I am trying to be a conscious consumer, and live more minimally.

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*Flat Lay image by Rosemary Wild
*Outfit photos by Chelsey Heidorn

Mother of wild spirits.

September 11, 2015

I often refer to motherhood as a school in which I am a perpetual student at. It seems I have as much to learn from my children as I have to teach them. Motherhood often asks that I give more than I feel capable of, but love given is never gone to waste. My children have shown me I have a greater capacity to love than I ever knew was possible, and I have never been so full of life… VIEW FULL POST

Quick Tip for Hanging Gallery Wall Art

September 10, 2015

For our living room overhaul, I wanted a simpler gallery wall below the bookshelf so we did a row of four outdoor prints (a good mix of Gabe and I’s taste) from Minted. I was about to just eyeball it, when Gabe suggested he hang them. “Oh sure!” I practically yelped. Happy to hand over the hammer…

Here was Gabe’s quick tip for hanging gallery wall art:

Use painters tape to mark the distances above and between as you hold up your measuring tape. Use a level along the top of your frames to make sure they are straight. Mark the tops with more painters tape. It avoids marking up your wall with a pencil, and leaves you with an accurate and clean result.

Any wall art you are digging right now? I have a whole pinterest board dedicated to living rooms because I am always dreaming up ideas.

Happy almost weekend!

From left to right: Artwork one // two // three // and four

Kale and Cauliflower Soup Recipe

September 9, 2015

Confession: I have never cooked anything with Kale! Lauren of Love Lola is breaking my fear of Kale with this incredible recipe….

This soup was inspired by a spinach and broccoli soup recipe I found once. It was an immediate hit with my family flavor-wise, and a hit with me, nutritionally. My husband began asking for “the green soup” for dinner on a regular basis. I thought it would be fun to switch things up and try some different vegetables to add a little variation. I played around with it a little bit and fell in love with this kale and cauliflower combination. Not to mention, this soup is literally the only way I can get my husband to eat kale. The extra cheese on top definitely helps…

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These are the days.

September 8, 2015

A few weeks ago, my friend Mary Beth of Rosemary Wild gave me the best baby gift…photos of just a normal day at home with my children. These days are filled with hours of cleaning messes Max made, making meals, feeding Rocco, cleaning more messes, making up a creative project for Veronica to do, helping Gabriel with homework, taking them for walks, etc. (When they nap is when I work/blog.) I am usually just in a t-shirt and jeans, and tired from the night before, but deeply deeply happy. I think this is why I am so grateful for these photos. I can see in my postpartum tired self that I am right where I am supposed to be. Every small action as a mother to my children are building blocks in the foundation of who they will become.

Mary Beth has an incredible ability to capture reality and make it something beautiful. Thankful for her and being able to snap these photos of Rocco’s first sink bath (I highly recommend this bathtub!). All three of his siblings can’t get enough of him. They are eager to hold the baby and Max is confused why he can’t feed him from his stomach. As you may have seen on instagram, my son Gabriel is so proud of him and always wants to hold him. If I could make time stretch a little longer, it would be now. These are the days.

*Beaded bracelets are from Rocco’s striped ones is from Native Wilds.