Extremely funny faces, folks!

Vest: h&m, Shirt: American Eagle, Sweater: Esprit, Leggings: F21, Boots: Hunter 

Ok, just one but isn't it a great one? This is what happens when my husband (aka the photographer) tells me to "work it gurlll". And check out that nicely pointed leg to top it all off.

No words!

Now that we covered that, let's move onto the anatomy of this outfit, shall we?

I am in love with this vest. I almost bought it back when I was in Chicago in September but just couldn't bear to spend the $50 at h&m. I ended up thinking about it for months and then while we were in Germany I happened to come across it again and it was on sale for 20 euros which is about $25 or so. So score! I thought ad bought it. Finally. You will be seeing a lot more of it, I promise. (and if you follow me on instagram you already have...) 

The leggings aren't my favorite but Jason obviously liked them, as he repeatedly told me. I don't really think leggings should be treated as pants, unless you are under 12 or weigh less than 110 lbs, but I think they're ok if your butt is covered up. Then they're kind of like tights. Or not?

What are your thoughts on leggings? When, where, how? Do's, Don'ts? 

And lastly, I sometimes wish I would have just gotten a plain pair of Hunters instead of these... but then again, wouldn't that be boring? 

Well, those are my thoughts on this outfit for today. 

It's my birthday tomorrow and I have a giveaway planned so you should totally come back for that!

28? Yikes! 

The last of Paris

Today I just wanted to share the last of the pictures from Paris. I can't believe it's been almost a month since we went! Half of these pictures are from the day it rained all morning and we walked down the Champs- Élysées, through the Tuileries (which I am sure are gorgeous any season but winter) and spent half the day at the Louvre. The other half were taken the afternoon before we took the train back home, in the Marais district. I wish we had gone there earlier because we couldn't spend nearly enough time. So many gorgeous little shops, galleries and boutiques to browse. We found the cutest and smallest toy shop I have ever seen. For such a tiny place it was buzzing with people trying to get the last of their Christmas shopping done. I loved how all their inventory was displayed on shelves that reached clear up to the ceiling. It was one of those places that simply oozes the magic of childhood through every crack and crevice. 

Overall, Paris right before Christmas was busy but wonderful, all that was missing was some snow. On the other hand I am glad we didn't have to freeze and got to spend most of our time outside exploring. 

Next time we will make sure we get the full Paris in the summer experience though :) 

this is becoming quite the fashion blog...

Sweater: H&M, Pants: Jbrand, Jacket: Ralph Lauren, Boots: Sorel, Hat: Pieces, Scarf: Gap 

The weekend is already over again and yes, there is another outfit post! I'm saying it is due to a major case of writers block and the fact that I've been so busy with everything else but any form of creative project to share on here :( Shame on me.

What do you do when you write a blog and feel like you don't really have anything much to say??

Post pictures, I guess? 

restore to factory settings

Coat: Mango, Sweater: H&M, Leggings: F21, Boots: Steve Madden, Scarf: Target

It's been kind of crazy since we got back home and today surely takes the cake in the "ya didn't anticipate this when you woke up, did you?" rate your days category.

Logan had to get his flu booster shot in the morning and since we were all up before the crack of dawn thanks to le jet lag, I managed to get dressed in something totally appropriate for a doctor's visit and a Target run. 

See above. 

Right! 

While getting dressed I remembered that I hadn't backed up my phone yet since we got home and it was pretty much exploding with pictures. So trying to be super efficient I plugged it in while the curling iron was heating up and since it was early and I wasn't thinking very clearly yet, I didn't hesitate to click "download and update" when iTunes reminded me that my phone still needed the newest update.

Of course by the time I was done with my hair and all, I had long forgotten about my phone updating and me wanting to transfer pictures and such...

After breakfast and right before we were heading out to the doctor's appointment the husband delivered the news that no "too many really, very necessary pictures taking" girl out there wants to hear:

YOUR COMPUTER IS SAYING THERE WAS AN ERROR WHILE UPDATING YOUR PHONE AND YOU NEED TO RESTORE IT TO FACTORY SETTINGS NOW!!!

Say what??

I won't go into too much more detail but after accepting that there was really no way around it, I gave in and decided to restore instead of using my phone as a paperweight in the future.

I don't know what caused it but I am guessing that having virtually no available space left on your phone isn't a good foundation for any software updates being installed properly. Also, it would probably help if your computer weren't just as full as your phone. 

Lesson learned.

Thank goodness for iCloud.

Thank the heavens for a patient and understanding husband.

Thank the flu shot? for a 5 hour toddler nap spent wrapping gifts for another Christmas tomorrow, 2 baskets of laundry folded and a phone restored back to almost normal. 

back home with an outfit

sweater: i forget!, pants: drykorn, bag: fossil, leather boots: thrifted

We are back and doing the usual unpacking, laundry, mail, get the house back in order, make sure the plants didn't die type of stuff. Soooo I am just posting this outfit I wore way before we left for Germany from one of those unusually warm, late November days.

I really love this sweater and the boots are so nicely worn in you almost can't tell they're even there. Looking at this I'm kinda ready for spring already. Are you? 

Paris pt.II and Goodbye Germany

i am so so behind on editing photos and actually posting on the blog that it's kind of embarrassing at this point... today as you're reading this and obviously completely mesmerized by the gorgeousness of that shiny, sparkly Christmas tree, we will be flying back home and trying not to catch everyone and their mother's sicko germs while doing so. wish us luck! 

we had a blast and my sarcastic posting here is really just my way of trying to contain that feeling of sadness creeping up inside of me, accompanied by a giant lump in the throat. it seems that the more we do this the harder it gets. 

it's been a great start to the new year though and I am excited and eager to see where this year will take us. big plans are trying to surface out of the jumbled mess that is my brain and of course lots of resolutions that may or may not be kept ;) 

so bring it on 2013!!

Outfits of 2012 and Giveaway

There are only few hours left in 2012 and I feel like another year has gone by more quickly than ever.Life is busy but so good, mostly thanks to that little man of ours of course. 

I decided to pick out some of my favorite outfits of this past year and looking at them all now I feel like I have multiple personality disorder in the fashion department ;) 

I didn't group them by seasons so I guess that makes it look even worse but holy cow!!! 

For a while now I've been making an effort to try and find more of a true style direction. I've cleaned out my closet, got rid of a ton of stuff and try to be pickier when it comes to the clothing I buy. 

Quality over quantity. 

Looking back at some of these looks I realize that even though I like them, I don't necessarily feel like the clothes will be worn again in the future, which is something I am trying to change.

Change is good, I like to see how my style has evolved and I think it's always ok to change your mind :) Not all of the outfits I have posted throughout the past year I am happy with, but that's normal right? 

This blog has come a long way as well and I am happier with it than I've ever been. 

To finish this year off right I want to give you all a chance to win some ad space here :)

I know it's not much but there is another awesome sponsor giveaway coming up very soon as well. 

If you're a follower, simply leave a comment on this post and let me know what sort of posts you enjoy reading the most here on The Forge. Please also leave your email. 

If you're not a follower yet, now is the time ;) 

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The 4 winners will be drawn on January 4th.

Thank you all so much for reading and have a happy and healthy new year :)