4 stupid words that need to go away now. This post has absolutely nothing to do with divorce, with cute shoes, with parenting; but I had to write it! Why did I have to write this? Because I’ve just spent time online and these meaningless, childish words are everywhere. Facebook, Instagram and even Linkedin. And I’m about to lose my […]
Fall’s best trends: Heeled Loafers and A Wrap Style Jacket.
The Heeled Loafers and Blanket Coat to jazz up your Fall Style. I’ve been eyeing some heeled loafers to add to my Fall wardrobe, but some of the loafers I tried on felt way too “Old Librarian” for me. I loved the idea of them but they felt so DOWDY! But then I spied these lace up boots at Nordstrom that […]
How to Save Your Marriage. From A Woman Who’s Already Divorced.
My blog is about divorce and so my posts are, you guessed it, usually about divorce. But today I wanted to talk about marriage instead. I’ve learned a crap ton about divorce, yes, but surprisingly I’ve also discovered a lot about marriage. Here are 4 important points you need to know if you want to save your marriage. I wish […]
This Mom Couldn’t Decide What Last Name to Use After Divorce. So She Took a Vote.
What last name do you use after divorce? It’s a confusing emotional decision for lots of women as they transition to their newly unmarried life. The choices of what name to use after divorce are often complicated. If you took your husband’s last name do you keep your married name? Do you return to your “maiden” name? And if you […]
The patterned heel you’ll want this Fall.
Here’s the patterned heel to expand your wardrobe this Fall. I’ve been seeing patterned pumps everywhere this Fall. And just saw this great pair at Nordstrom which I’m totally loving! I’m showing off my new patterned pump for Fall in a truly spectacular place, The Rodin Sculpture Garden at the Cantor Art Museum at Stanford University. The Rodin Sculpture Garden […]
He Named Me Malala. Why every mother needs to take her daughter to see this movie.
Why I’m Taking My Daughter to see He Named Me Malala. I was fortunate to see a preview of the new film “He Named Me Malala” about Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, and her fight to bring education to girls worldwide. Every mother needs to take her daughter to see this film. In case you don’t know her incredible story, Malala […]
Seven Days and Seven Dresses Style Challenge. My ladylike Reiss dress.
I made it an entire week! Seven whole days of only wearing dresses! Today, I’m showing off my very ladylike Reiss dress. Yes I know, on the scale of accomplishments it’s not quite summiting Everest or swimming with sharks, but in my itty bitty divorced mom world, it’s kinda major. Now at least my daughter doesn’t think I’m going to a […]
Seven Days & Seven dresses style challenge. Special occasion maxi dress.
The Wedding Worthy Special Occasion Maxi Dress. Yesterday I had the absolute joy of attending the wedding of a wonderful couple. The event took place in the late afternoon at a friend’s home. The wedding was dressy but still an outdoor southern California wedding (and the temps have been close to 100 here-yikes). I needed a dress that walked the line […]