The Search for Work Pants– Updated!

In a month I’ll be starting a new job and so my darling husband mentioned that I might need some new clothes.

Not that I really need anything new, my closet is literally bursting at the seams, but with moving (eating out for a month for every meal due to the lack of pots/pans) and frankly being depressed about moving, I’ve gained 10lbs (this is what happens when one finds solace in potato chips and peanut m&m’s–more on my health journey later) so my work clothes could fit better.

So the search began for work appropriate clothes, that I can wear around a 2 year old and 85lb dog without the fear of monstrous dry cleaning bills.  Oh, and the clothes have to be flattering of course.  

causal pants that transition from weekend to work

LOFT navy blue pants / LOFT slim fit pants / Gap skinny pants / LOFT slim fit pants

My sister in law recently contacted me and needed work pants for her dental office which is professional but not overly corporate.   I came up with several options that I thought would transition from workplace (Fridays if your office is coat/tie dress code) to weekend.

My favorite are probably the cords since it’s getting colder outside and cords are always awesome for fall/winter.

Drapey Tops That Are Figure Flattering

Since having a baby my stomach has not looked the same.  I’ve started a core class (I’m hoping this will also help my back issues) so I should see some results at some point, but for the moment drapey tops are my best friend.

However, there is one small issue, sometimes the drape can just overwhelm!

So I am linking my favorite tops for weekend and work that I have found to be really flattering.

Shoe Series Part 1: On Trend Shoes that are Comfy..they do exist!

I confess, I do not have pretty feet.  I have a tailor bunions, my toes are chubby, my feet run slightly wide, and I get calluses on my heels and the balls of my feet from pressure points.  My pedicurist (bless her heart) does her best, but there is only so much she can do when genetics have blessed me with awkward feet.

However, I ADORE shoes!  In particular fancy ones with high heels make my heart sing a happy song.  But, I am always torn between comfort (an absolute must when you have toddler drop off in the morning/pick up in the evening at daycare, are squeezing in running errands during lunch, trekking from meeting to meeting, and hoofing it up 4-6 flights of stairs to get in some “exercise”) and style.

Weekend Round Up

So when the weather looks like this in April:

Snowflakes…..in APRIL WTF?

What do moms do to keep their toddler entertained?

Traveling with a Child

Although C is my first child, he has been on a total of 18+ flights in his 2 years of life including several cross country flights and 2 international flights of 12+ hours.  So, I feel like I have a lot of experiencing flying with a baby/toddler and I wanted to share some insights.  But, I have to caveat this advice with the note that C is an incredibly well behaved/calm child.  He just came out that way so I’m incredibly lucky!

Everyday Moments

This California girls is used to weather that remains consistent and Arlington is anything but consistent!  One day it is 80 degrees outside and the next it is 35 degrees and rainy!

Luckily, I have my little dinosaur to help me pass the time….and to jump in puddles with.

the look on my dinosaur’s face when mommy asks for the umbrella back