I am having a six marshmallow week – anyone else? 🙂 Which, ok, offsets the fact that this vegan (rose-flavored) hot chocolate mix is not typically sweet, but I needed the extra sugar/comfort/happiness only found in plush lil marshmallows.
This week is always insane with work, holiday prep, and trying to pack for Thanksgiving, but I also have my last parent-teacher conference for my oldest on Monday – he’s a senior – and I am feeling really big feelings.
I just don’t know what we’re going to do when he’s gone, guys. It’s all I can do not to launch myself at him and wrap him up – arms and legs, Mommy Octopus style – and hope he never goes far.
Of course, the worst part is that isn’t actually what I want. I do want him to see the world, go out and Have Big Adventures and Find Out Who He Is and all of that stuff. That is what I want.
It’s just…two things can be true at once, ya know? And I also just want him forever in my kitchen, making hot chocolate with me. All in all, I have so incredibly much to be thankful for.
Hope you guys have a wonderful Thanksgiving next week, and find yourself with plenty of people to wrap your arms around, Mommy Octopus style.
The early Black Friday sale I’m most excited about? Alohas. My emerald green Alohas are 30% off and I’ve been relying on them to make my outfits lately. They are truly SO GOOD. Available on pre-order (which feels really exciting yet is still 30% off) are these sleek, dark wine sneakers (with cool laces) and – oh wow – these chocolate brown suede sneakers with crochet details and ribbon laces are haunting my dreams.
Party shoes that look like Loeffler Randall? These Sam Edelman Bow Heels (on sale for $54!, great reviews).
Oooo…when you like the look of clogs, but kick them off while walking: these Veronica Beard Clog Boots. Sexy-ish heel (at least for clogs, haha), pretty gold studs, and on major sale at Nordstrom’s Black Friday sale.
Tell me no. This – ahem – this cat t-shirt (I KNOW YOU GUYS) is currently in my cart. Why do I love it? Is is the “Meowry Christmas?” The color? I’m not even a cat person!! At this point I should just accept who I am now and get the snowboarding dog sweater, too. (But seriously – I’d wear either with this skirt, right???)
One trick to finding flat shoes (or boots) that work with baggy jeans? Toe-stitching. If the toe of the shoe is the only thing peeking out, it’s better if it’s not a solid block of uniform color. These Freda Salvador boots would also be amazing (also on sale for BF).
Lululemon has my number right now: Linzi walked into the gym wearing this lace tank and I immediately came home and bought it. Also…have you seen the new scuba hoodie print, ‘filagree lace’?? It’s gorgeous. And take a peek at the Team Canada jackets (here and here) and the sweater, here. Canada is almost always best-dressed at the winter olympics, so it’s fun that they’re selling versions for the rest of us.
The easiest going-out dress I own was just restocked in merlot. (It was my consolation prize after drooling over this SIMKHAI for years.)
A going-out clutch for your introvert friends: oh, Linzi…..
A going-out clutch for the rest of us: this stunning thing (on sale for under $50, too).
My Queen’s Gambit: this 100% silk shirt. Runs small, tho – am exchanging the small for a medium.
A cheery, 100% cashmere sweater that’s an instant dopamine hit. BAM.
Goyard vibes. A friend walked in carrying this Rothy’s tote (in ‘night song’) and I couldn’t freaking believe how good it is. First of all: it’s huge. Secondly…it looks strangely luxe in person, and instantly reminded me of Goyard.
And a merry Missoni to you, too. The beanie for $50 (down from $265) and a scarf for $65 (down from $285).
Teen boys will want this shirt. Promise.
Wear this to work instead of a blazer: Favorite Daughter. Look how freaking good it looks with a skirt, and it’ll be just as genius with high-rise trousers, too.
Stocking stuffer, for me: this. Because I’m always losing my lipstick at the bottom of my bag.
Stocking stuffer, the boys: I’m looking for bubble bath – nothing feels better after a day of ski training than a hot bath – but I’m looking for something that has MAJOR bubbles, yet won’t make dry, winter skin worse. Based on reviews, I’ve narrowed the all-natural + MAJOR BUBBLE thing down to Alaffia (Eucalyptus & Mint), The Honest Company (Lavender or Citrus Vanilla), or Rainbow (Lavender Chamomile). Has anyone tried any of these and could vouch for either bubble volume or an amazing scent?
xo,
S
Hi – not sure if it’s me or just being located in Canada but the shopstyle links don’t direct to the item, only the store. I clicked on the going out dress in merlot/Simkhai links and they just brought me to the Saks landing page. Would love to be able to click through these links!
Also, I teared up reading about your last parent-teacher for your oldest 🙁 So hard (and mine are 4 and 7 so I have a while to go). Love The Mom Edit!!!