I get you, Pax.  And after this week, we are all Pax.  I get shaky, each time I imagine myself in the place of that Iranian mom who was separated from her five year old for hours.  Hours.  And to think I once exchanged harsh words with a stewardess who thought it would be “fine” to seat my five year old 10 rows away on the airplane.

Nope.  Not fine.  #mamabear

I was relieved to find out that the reports of five year olds in handcuffs were all completely untrue. (You can read the fact checking here or here – thank goodness for Snopes these days.)  And I was proud of this women’s clear headedness in the face of pressure from immigration agents.  Yeah Mama.

Despite the emotional week, Pax was realllly excited about something.  “GUESS WHAT MOM!!!” he asked me, his entire body vibrating with excitement.  “Tomorrow, this guy is going to….” he pauses, searching for words, “…POP OUT and tell us if winter is staying!!”

This guy.  Snort.

“Do you remember what kind of animal he is?” I ask.

Pax thinks, screwing up his nose.  “Hers a…..hers a….”  and then he beams, proud to have remembered.  “HERS A WARTHOG!”

OMG I love that kid.

And now?  Distraction time….

SHOP

Leggings for days.  The reviews on this top ($50) – which looks perfect for leggings – are so insanely good that I ordered one.  And?  I kinda love it.  I’ll try to IG something soon.

I swear by a fancy top.  It’s my answer to almost every kind of dressy-ish situation (under blazers or leather jackets, over turtlenecks, worn alone….) and my favorite, Rebecca Taylor, is having a major sale on the tops I’ve been coveting for months.  She’s pricey, though, so I only buy when on sale.  My top three picks are this fancy tee, this gorgeous lace top (in white or black) or this pretty white poplin top.  I typically take a size 2 in this brand.

Werk.  J.Crew is offering 25% off (and free shipping) on their seriously cute New Balance collaboration.  I’d narrow it down, but I love everything. OKFINE this starry windbreaker might be my fav.  (psst – guys’ stuff is part of the sale, too)

Are you an earrings person?  Typically, I am not.  They are often too heavy and drive my sensitive ears nuts.  But I’ve been curious about these threader earrings, specifically this gorgeous pair.  Are earrings like this actually comfortable to wear?  Thoughts?

Scotti and Cam’s favs are Nickel & Suede. Today through February 5th they’re offering 15% off all earrings. If that’s not an incentive to try ’em out, I don’t know what is.

ALSO, THIS….

The work-from-home struggle is real.  This article in the New Yorker had me laughing out loud.  It’s a little too true, you guys.

We just discovered a new continent.  For reals.

Longing to do something concrete to help?  Global Citizen has a really detailed list of ways you can help the plight of Syrian refugees (at least a third are children, BTW – fact check here).

I love this guy!  I’m all heart eyes over this teacher who created a unique handshake for each and every one of his students.  YES.

Enjoy your weekend…

xo,

S