Rain Ready

I have been on the search for the most perfect rain coat for some time now. On my list was something sleek enough to shoot weddings in, something I could layer, and I wanted it to be long. I came across this one by Arc'teryx and was instantly smitten. It was a bit of an investment, but I know it will last me years with quality and the classic silhouette. I sized up so I could wear my favorite slim winter coat {no I did not pay that much} underneath when needed. I have been found wearing it on pretty fall days too. Love that it can act as both a raincoat and a light weight everyday one.

sources: raincoat | bag madewell {similar} | tennis shoes | leggings | sunnies

Pirate Pants

These are what the Mr so lovingly calls my pirate pants. I can't quite tell if he is making fun of me or he has a thing for pirates. Either way I'm wearing them. On this day though I wore them to my first 'not working for myself' job. It's a temporary position which is great for me in this season of life. I can still make my own hours, but I have deadlines. Real life deadlines. I'm working as a consult on design for a local company. To most, if not all of you, this may not sound like much but to me this is BIG. I never officially had a job since getting married over 11 years ago. Even then I was fresh out of college. We, as in I, got pregnant almost immediately after saying I Do. I was crazy sick the whole pregnancy and then before Ellie turned one I was pregnant again and was crazy sick once again. After that it was more economical for me to stay home with the kiddos. Plus it was something I really wanted to do and I was very lucky to have that option. Of course as you all know this blog became sort of my business, then I did design here and there, plus the photography business... oh wait I see now that I have been working for years, but for some reason this feels so different.  Maybe it's because I can wake up then proceed to act like one of snow white's dwarfs while sporting my pirate pants and break out into song... hi ho, hi ho, off to work I go. Yes, I am sure that's it. Walking to my home office 9 out 10 times wearing my pj's does not lead to song therefore makes this new job WAY different. Ha. I kid. I really am just excited and wanted share my new adventure and my pirate pants with you all.

*photos by Ellie age 10. She is really good at capturing all my in between moments and directing me on how to be excited. I believe we have a new second shooter on our hands. You can pay her in chocolate.

SOURCES: flats calvin klein {similar & similar} | tote bag madewell sold out {similar use code win/win for 20% off till the 21st} | sunnies {found mine at nordstrom rack} | watch | top {similar & similar} | pirate pants sold out {similar & similar}

Date Day

I seen to be on a role with outfit posts as of late. A few of you have mentioned missing them so I thought I would give it a go again. For those who can't stand outfit posts I apologize in advance and let's be honest I am awful a holding down a series for very long. I call it the "I need to be comfortable at all times" look. HA. Every Friday the Mr and I have day dates while the kiddos are at school. Being on staff at a church means he does not get Sundays off so he takes most Fridays off or is suppose to anyways. The Mr grabbed these as we were about to go have lunch and run by the grocery store. We are romantic that way. 

And the outfit works without a hat too. I kid and I am sure you know that. I'm just partial to them, but I wasn't having a bad hair day so it had to be documented. My hair LOVES the lower humidity levels and cold.

GET THE LOOK:

Leggings: lulu, but these I honestly love just as much. | new favorite top: want one in every color | bag: you have seen it before and I am sure will be seeing it years to come | hat: found mine at TJ Maxx at the beginning of summer, but this one is very similar | Shoes: REALLY old OTBT's {I will share similar feels below}

P.S. It also has come to my attention that my search, contact page, and old blog links aren't working. Also do you happen to be a subscriber? I hear that's not working either, but would love to know if it is or is not working for you and the "service" you are using! Hoping to have it resolved quickly!