Does This Baby

Children are like little sponges, soaking everything up. Elle is soaking up everything hubby, and I are, for better, or for worse. The latest things coming out of her month; "Shit, where's my bear?" "Why can't I say shit?" "What's an idiot daddy?" "Because it's stupid?" Needless to say we're trying to catch ourselves with the bad words before she does. However, I am a little bit proud that she was able to use the word shit in the proper context.

I've had the same long black hair for at least 3 years now. Long hair is actually really easy. I can wear it in a pony tail for casual days. I can make it curly for dressy events, and I have straighten it for drinks with the girls. But it was time for a change. I decided to add colour in the form of an ombre. My sister just graduated from hair school so did some of her magic. Natural black waves before the colour. New cut and colour. Even though my sister told me I was asking for copper tones, and wanted to make sure that's what I really wanted I said yes to the copper tones. It wasn't what I really want. She added brown to tone down the copper. This is what I wanted :)

The best thing about having a limited choice was that picking out something to wear in the morning was a no brainer. This is what I got, that's what I wore yesterday, this is what I can do. These are the outfits for the rest of the week. I've been using Instagram for my photos, and am loving it. Day 3 - Slim trousers, black long sleeve, Chanel Inspired Flats Day 4 - Boyfriend jeans, white tee, pink cardigan, black pumps Day 5 - Black long sleeve, black dress, Chanel Inspired Flats

My co-workers think I'm being silly. Wearing a limited number of items for a week doesn't seem like much of a challenge to them. Regardless, they amuse me by taking pictures of me. This is day two. Tweed jacket, boyfriend jeans, and white tee Chanel Inspired Flats

I didn't get my shit together fast enough to join my friend Sheila on her 30 for 30 For 12 Challenge so I'm going to do my own mini challenge until I can join her in March.  For my challenge I picked 9 pieces that I can wear for the next 5 days; slim trousers, black dress, boyfriend jeans, white tee, black long sleeve, tweed jacket, pink cardigan, Chanel Inspired flats, and black suede pumps. I can only wear these pieces. I can't repeat an outfit. Accessories don't count. The goal is to be creative. The bi-product is less time in my closet looking for something to wear.  Here is Day 1. I didn't mean to match my glasses to my cardigan but they just happen to be ready for me to pickup this morning. Black dress, Pink Cardigan, Black Pumps New glasses! The 9 pieces for 5 Days

Not really. I just want to see how many people google that. If you got here because you searched that, please remind yourself that children keep a family together, especially when one can't find a babysitter. I remember the days when I could hang out in my closet for hours trying on different outfits. I remember making last minute plans to see a pal at a new restaurant, coffee shop. I remember walking aimlessly in boutiques, staring for hours at all the pretty new clothes. I remember when I could pee without someone barging in the room asking what I was doing. Those days are long gone. They've been replaced with a little girl that wants to try on my dresses, even though they're huge on her. Last minute plans have been replaced by strategic (at least we try), play dates at kid friendly cafes. I rarely get the chance to walk aimlessly in a pretty boutique. I now follow Elle around aimlessly in Build a Bear. It's a new life, and it's pretty sweet.

Step 1 - Get a rip in your heel by doing something stupid while intoxicated.   Step 2 - Buy glue for shoes and some glitter. Step 3 - Use an old toothbrush to spread the glue on one clean heel.   Step 4 - Sprinkle glitter all over the heel. Step 5 - Repeat on other heel.   Step 6 - Let dry before wearing them and going out to get intoxicated.