Weekend 8.23

Nieve and I were picking our way down the beach. We had to run right next to the dunes (instead of our usual spot right at the water’s edge) since much of the beach had been flooded from Hurricane Erin. Nieve was on a leash, but she had been sticking pretty close to my side for the last few days, anyway. Turns out animals get weird right before a hurricane.

If we could make it down to the water’s edge, there was plenty of beach to run on…it was just that a veritable lake stretched between us and the actual ocean. This “lake” was dotted with little islands of sand, however, so that’s were my gaze went. I just needed to find enough of these little sandy islands close together to jump from one-to-another until we made it across. 

In my head, this was all very badass. I was on a National Geographic expedition, obviously someone was chasing us, stakes were high. 

As we ran down the beach, my head on a swivel, I realized there were no comfortable crossings. But when you are Laura Croft, such things don’t matter. I found the best possible section of islands – ones that were close enough to jump to, as long as I could make the first one. 

The first one was the problem. 

I stopped, and eyed that first crossing. Nieve looked up at me, expectantly. I unclipped her leash – every man for themselves at this point – and backed up. And then I ran. 

Arms pumping, feet flying, I sprinted down that beach with a delighted Nieve chasing me. And then – refusing to let myself over-think and mess it all up – I jumped.

It turns out my jumps are much, much lower to the ground than they are in my head. I was picturing myself sailing over this little stretch of water, but in reality I got more length than height, the whole thing was deeply confusing. 

But whatever! Barely clearing is still a victory!

And then, as I stood there with Nieve, deciding which jump was next…my feet started to sink. It turns out that those little sandy islands were mostly still just water. None of this, mind you, is dangerous – this “lake” wasn’t deep – but nobody wants to run a few miles in wet running shoes, not even Katniss Everdeen. Frantic, I attempted to jump to the next island, but now my shoes were filling up with water, and the sand was too soft to push against. JUMP! SPLASH. JUMP! BIGGER SPLASH. 

Eventually, I ended up trudging defeatedly through the calf-deep water, shoes fully soaked, Nieve jumping on me, ecstatic by how fun Mom was being.

We were less Laura Croft and her wolf….more Christopher Robin and Winnie the Pooh.

Oh, bother.

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I need a little something for my sun-and-salt drenched hair…and this is it. Super easy, glowing reviews, incredible scent. Also at Nordstrom, if you don’t want an Amazon link.

STOP EVERYTHING: The Beek Clogs I’ve been stalking (black with furry lining) were just restocked at Nordstrom!!!

Not a clog girl? Sorel just dropped these loafers and they look…really good. Reviewers say they’re super comfortable and easy to walk in, too. Hmmm.

I can’t stop thinking about Quince’s slouchy suede tote. That bright green made me swoon, and it would be such an unexpectedly fun color to wear in fall (especially with all of those chocolate browns and tans).

While you’re there…this hoodie has a freaking PERFECT cut. Linz was wearing it on the beach, and I couldn’t stop staring at it.

The French Girl vibes are strong: this sweater.

Reviewers complain these GAP jeans are too straight…so, basically, they’re perfect. I like the ‘medium indigo’.

But OMG I WANT: this plaid dad jacket. Wow, Gap.

In fact, GAP is doing a bunch of unisex pieces and four of these PJ pants (one for each of us) are on their way to me now. (The cute colors alway sell out before the holidays.)

This time of year yields some serious sale treasures. For example, Amy’s linen Staud dress is on sale, and this lace Milly dress is STUNNING in person and incredibly well-made (I have it in size 6).

And then….there’s Rachel Comey. Her stuff is so freaking good IRL!!! I’m eyeing up these cool pants and this cute top. SWOON.

I want this tee in multiple colors: Reformation vibes and only $8 (on sale!).

The outfit to re-create this Fall: YES, hi. I think she’s wearing these jeans, but I’d probably try this pair of Citizens (but cuff ’em less).

It’s the laces for me. These cow-print sneakers come with two sets of laces and yes: one is a ribbon! Soooo good. The print is really chic, too.

The best sweater dress? I vote for Apiece Apart (on sale!). It’s 75% cashmere, 25% silk and is incredibly lightweight and soft. It has extra-long sleeves (LOVE that), and a loose, almost baggy silhouette. It won’t be as hot and constricting as most sweaterdresses.

Skip this next one if you can’t deal with the holidays yet….otherwise, this dress. Such a cool combo of vintage + modern, and THAT COLOR. Gosh.

WOWWWW. This clutch is either art or…food? In any case, it made my jaw drop.

16G. We are very big on protein in this house – apparently I need a ton for menopause (??), and the boys are all into lifting weights. Anyway, these cookies are good enough, have 16G of protein each, and will be going into teen lunch boxes in a desperate attempt to keep the beasts fed. 😉

Easy lunch ideas for teens? I asked our Discord Community for ideas (I desperately need some new ones), and one of our members suggested homemade ramen, using a quick broth made from water, Better than Bouillon, and miso. She adds the udon noodles and whatever else and it’s so quick she can make it in the morning before school. My kids are pumped. Anyone else have other ideas?? I’m all ears.

xo,

S