Confessions of a First-Time Dad
I'm excited to share the below article with you today where my hubby, Phil makes a special appearance. Since I've been sharing so much about our lives as first-time parents recently, I asked Phil to open up about his experience with fatherhood too.
Tummy Thyme: Real Baby Food You Need to Know About
Excited to share a Los Angeles-based baby food company Phil and I recently discovered that checks all of the above boxes and our family is completely hooked.
18 Outfit Ideas for Nursing Mamas
Most of the below pieces are not officially nursing outfits--they just happen to do the trick. While there are a bunch of amazing companies that cater specifically to nursing mamas (like A Pea In A Pod, etc.), I wanted to explore other options too.
Carrie Bradshaw-Inspired Tulle Skirt
Excited to share where to nail this Carrie Bradshaw-inspired tulle skirt today as well as tips on how to style it.
What Mother’s Day Means to Me
I'm also sharing some great sales going on right now in case you're trying to nail down some last-minute gifts. Topping today's post off with thoughts about what Mother's Day means to me--especially since it's my first one!
How to Survive Your First Weekend Alone With Baby
In addition to today's outfit post, I'm rounding up a few tips about how you can survive your first weekend alone with baby too.
The One Thing That’s Made Me Happier This Year
A few weeks ago, I promised myself I'd make a big change in my life in order to find a better balance. Sharing the one thing that's made me happier this year (other than Naiya) since giving it a try.
8 Months Into Motherhood: Lessons Learned
Today, I’m sharing lessons learned from 8 months of motherhood, some of Naiya's latest milestones and a spring dress I'm currently loving.
3 Must-Have Teething Toys
Rounding up three of our favorite must-have teething toys today in case you're in the market for some too. In our house, we can never have too many!
Mom & Baby: All Pink Everything
Sharing a mom and baby look with you today that I'm already excited to look back on someday.
7 Months In: Our Labor & Delivery Vlog
Sharing some of my favorite 7-month photos of Naiya below. It's crazy to see how much she's grown since August! We can't get enough of her.
How to Wear Bright Colors This Spring
Every woman needs a bright slinky maxi dress in their closet this spring. When I saw this one at Zara a few weeks back, I had to have it. I love its vibrant color (which is very on-trend this spring) and the fact that I can dress it up for date night or down for comfy weekends at home with Naiya.
Denim Skirt + Silk Scarf
Sharing one of my favorite basic weekend looks I've been wearing on repeat while running around town with Naiya. Not to sound completely cliche but now that I'm a mom, I rarely wear heels and these sneakers have become my go-to's.
Six Months Into Parenthood: Lessons Learned
Since Naiya was born on August 30th, 2017 and February had only 28 days, we've been celebrating her half birthday for a few days now like crazy proud first-time parents. Six months into parenthood, we finally feel so much more like our old selves again.
Floral Dress + Cat Eye Sunnies
Sharing an outfit post from this past weekend where I was wearing a floral dress and my favorite cat eye sunnies of the moment.
Baby Update: 5.5 Months
I blinked and Naiya is almost six months old. I'm truly not sure where the time went but I'm excited to share an update with you today.
Maternity Leave: How to Live Your Best Life
While maternity leave was the furthest from a vacation anyone could ever imagine, it taught me so much and I feel like I came out stronger because of it.I walked away from my leave excited to find my professional self again but equally excited to create more balance in my life.
5 Months of Motherhood: The Good, the Bad and the Adorable
I woke up yesterday morning as a mom to a five month old! Where did the time go and how did Naiya get so big? Now I completely understand why parents always say they blink and they're sending their kids off to college (cue the tears!).
Oversized Sleeves + Baby Bow
Wearing one of my favorite sweatshirts of the moment today with the prettiest oversized sleeves. I paired it with deconstructed jeans (similar here), my favorite loafers and round sunnies.
How to Win at Going Back to Work After Baby
Last week was my first week going back to work since having Naiya and it was so surreal. As excited as I was to actually get dressed, find my professional self again and have adult conversations that didn't involve poop and spit-up, leaving Naiya was undoubtably hard.