Weekend 1.25

Are you guys as overwhelmed as I by our world right now? From NIH grant reviews being suddenly frozen to pardoning violent offenders from Jan 6th to the truly bizarre (‘more death penalty’???)…honestly, I wish he’d just stick to TikTok publicity stunts and renaming bodies of water. I’d even give him “Gulf of Trump” if he’d just leave the kids (transgendered, immigrant, etc) alone. This IG Reel from a teacher (“we’re stubborn not scary”) cracked me up.

I feel almost like I’ve been trying not to watch a scary movie – covering my eyes and maybe just peeking out through my fingers – only in this case, it’s the news. My head has been spinning on what do we freaking do now, and there’s an element of hopelessness that feels new. So much feels beyond our control – at some level, I think this shit has to just play out. I hear the cries of “Organize!” but I’m not yet there. Personally, I’m taking some time to watch, listen, and think. My gut right now is that maybe we just focus on our local communities – where we still can make a difference – but I have zero answers.

It’s funny – I’ve always believed in this idea that things would always just keep getting better. Call me naive or privileged (both are likely true) but there’s something very…upending…about how the world feels right now. Trump supporters would probably say that that’s a good thing.

But good grief – if anyone has a better ideas, I’m all ears. Right now, I’ve got nuthin.

GAP doesn’t always stop me in my tracks…but this did. LOVE.

Also, OK: I bought the red light therapy device for the, uh, [quiet voice] pelvic floor. The reviews about menopause got me. I’ll report back…unless I die of embarrassment first.

Shameless plug. Those two finds above, btw, were from one of our special newsletters (thanks to Amy & Scotti for the picks!). If interested, you can subscribe to our newsletters here. They’re a particular focus for us this year (they help keep us from having to rely on social media platforms like Facebook), and the newsletters themselves are really freaking fun.

I know it’s Nike, but…I’d wear this jacket on date night.

Looks like Loeffler Randall…but at a third of the price. Love a pretty, walkable heel.

Absolutely NOT. I love Athleta, but these stirrup leggings made me physically recoil. Why, guys, WHY? And there’s sooooo many glowing reviews that all seem to sight the ohhhhh: the no-seam front. Wow. Ok. I mean, I get it, but would you stirrup for it?? The regular Transcend leggings definitely have a seam. SUCH A DILEMMA.

“Um, excuse me…” A friend and I were grabbing coffee in Stowe (at Woodland, always), and a women walked in wearing these Moon Boots. They were SO freaking cute I had to ask about them. She swears they’re the warmest boots she’s ever put on her feet, and since they’re Moon Boots…she’s probably right. I am swooning hard. If interested, these Pajar boots are very similar, but more affordable (and more sizes available here).

Outfit inspo. I love this easy, wintery look. The baby blue tones are so pretty with the rich, brown suede – it’s a good way to make your lightwash jeans feel winter-appropriate, too. I’d keep that exact sweater (here’s a link to the scarf) but I’d wear this outfit with these waterproof boots (in Vermont) or these sleek ankle boots in brown suede (in Philly).

Mommy’s home. Mother Denim has been really hit-or-miss these last couple of years, with more misses than hits (at least for me). But they are having some sort of a resurgence, and now have some VERY exciting styles. Mother seems to be walking a line of statement-but-not-statement jeans that are all I want to wear with my boring sweaters. This pair looks freaking amazing on Scotti (see ’em here), and these are the coolest jeans I’ve ever seen (if pricey), but it’s this pair I can’t stop thinking about (oof – already sold out at Nordstrom). I’m thinking flip-flops in the summer, minimalist black heels at night, and my black Gazelle bolds for day.

OH WAIT: Check out those same Gazelle bolds but in ‘Cream White/ Maroon / Magic Beige’. So gorgeous (and would still work with those jeans, too).

Tested. Firmly Tested. It was -2F when we left for the mountain this morning, and in the morning kerfluffle, I was only wearing a single baselayer under my Halfdays Ski Puffer. And?? I was freaking fine. Mike and I skiied all morning and while my face almost froze off, my body was warm. This ski puffer, man. I’ve owned it in years past, but just ordered the newest one (in navy), and with all the little upgrades, it’s GOOD. The fit is better than ever – the collar now fits perfectly around my face, even fully zipped, and it’s still TTS with plenty of room to move, but less bulk and less constricting. This year I bought the navy – it’s STUNNING. Highly recommend. (Also available at Dick’s, and a few sizes available at Nordstrom.)

For teen boys. Pax has been trying to find truly baggy jeans in a wash that’s not terrible…and these H&M jeans are SO good. They’re baggy enough to get that park rat look, but are actually cute on. We’re both happy. 🙂

Go ahead. A friend recommended the book, “Let Them” and the reviews are glowing (Oprah likes it, too). Adding it to my list.

Hang in there, Gang.

xo,

S