Saturday, August 10, 2024

Style One (Baby) Step at a Time: He Lets Me Pose by the Stairs, an Exercise That Shows He Cares

Skirt: Indigo Rein, Macy's; Sandals: So, Kohl's

Bag: Amazon; Bracelet: Betsey Johnson

Top: INC, Macy's

Bag: So, Kohl's; Scrunchie: Wild Fable, Target

Sandals: INC, Macy's

Dress: Monteau, Marshalls

Skirt: So, Kohl's

All jewelry: Simply Vera, Kohl's

Top: Violet & Claire, Marshalls

Sandals: Chinese Laundry, JCPenney; Bag: Delia's

Dress: Modcloth; Bag: Betsey Johnson, Amazon

Long necklace: Kohl's; Short necklace: Macy's; Bracelets: Target

When searching for a tune with a symbolic stairstep tie-in, I should've maybe gone with one that at least has stairs or steps in the title, such as "Stairway to Heaven" or even New Kids On the Block's "Step by Step."  But that wouldn't have been as fun -- or as accurate -- as Blink-182's "All the Small Things":

"She left me roses by the stairs/Surprises let me know she cares."  

Yes, the husband leaves me roses by the stairs.  If leaving roses by the stairs means taking the odd fit pic of me upon request, always in front of the staircase so as not to abandon our child while I vogue in front of a tree.  So when I dress for a now-rare-leaving-the-house event, I make it count and ask the husband to document it.  And although this may seem like an, ahem, "small thing," it isn't.  Because even when consumed by parenthood, it's important to honor the people we've always been.  

Which is my way of saying that roses are nice, but when it comes to romance, it's poses over posies. πŸ˜πŸ“ΈπŸŒΉ

6 comments:

ellie said...

Oh, it would take a new dance for sure to get this outfit post done. Lovely colors. Love the bobbles and little extras too. So beautiful!πŸ’™❤️πŸ’›☀️πŸ’•πŸŒˆ Thank you for the comment. We are still getting over our August (80 miles straight winds) storm which left a lot of trees down and no power for about a week or more for some. Thankfully, we didn't lose power, but some of the family did. One had to go to the emergency room because of dehydration. His blood sugar was super low. I did get to celebrate my birthday. It was a sweet get-together. Our library will close at the end of the month for their move. I'm excited yet not.

Caitlin'nMegan said...

Some beautiful summer looks. Always great bags too! Oh, I am glad you get a chance for these picture moments when you are out. Such colorful fabrics. All the best to a wonderful August!

Ivy's Closet said...

So delightful! I hope you are all doing well. You are always so inspiring. Such beautiful shoes and bags with these outfits! 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈At the moment I am afraid to count how many made to move Barbies I have. Now I'm on a mission to have more MTM Kens. Actually, I just want my favorites to have made to move bodies (2 will be from the Ken from the Barbie movie..its crazy how some of these dolls cost now!). And then all those Millies. All the best to you, the little one and Hubby!

gluten Free A_Z Blog said...

You look terrific for for recently having a baby. Do you exercise? I had a dress similar the print and style of the Dress: Monteau, Marshalls. That was back in my "thinner" days . The Macy's red and blue sandals are really cute too and I love the yellow pumps! Looks like motherhood is agreeing with you!

Samantha said...

The Blink-182 tie-in is so awesome and the blog title is so clever!! It's so nice that your husband takes your lovely outfit photos - which all look amazing! The red floral blouse is so striking, and I especially adore the hot pink hair-tie and high ponytail look! The black jewelry looks so cool against the colorful backdrop. What a way to show he cares with awesome outfit snapshots! πŸ“ΈπŸŒ·

The Tote Trove said...

Thanks so much, Judee, that's very sweet! To answer your question, I do exercise -- but I'm also blessed with very good genes. 😁