Tie Sleeve Sweater and Platform Loafers

You know it’s officially Fall only when all the Mums and Pumpkins come out! The weather complied as well this past weekend and we had a chance to break out our favorite Fall hashtag: #sweaterweather. I wore this for a day out shopping with the family, we bought Adam a new video game, grabbed a week’s groceries, and picked up some new fish and coral for Tom’s salt water tank. Of course I couldn’t resist making him snap a few pics of my outfit in front of the mum display at the  grocery store! I didn’t even flinch when people stopped and stared, and one even pulled out a cell phone, I think to maybe add us to the boyfriends of instagram feed? Hopefully not…haha.

If there is anywhere I do want drama in my life, it has to be on my sleeves this season. This cozy wool cashmere blend sweater with the tie-sleeve detail is my newest addition to my wardrobe, also available in grey, navy, and winter white. I like to wear my sleeves longer as I’ve done below, but you can also tie the bows tighter so that the sleeves don’t go over your hands – which is exactly what I did when I was home changing diapers instead of out trying to be extra cute 🙂

I’ve also been using my favorite tote bag a LOT more now since I’ve been going to my Stand-up comedy class with Second City, and often lugging around more stuff than usual, including notebooks and the all-important snacks for the road (I’m SUCH a mom). The class has been a lot of fun and I would encourage anyone with the slightest interest in comedy to give it a shot. It isn’t easy though, and I do want to curl up and die in the riff sessions at the beginning of every class, but besides that, overall it has been great! (P.S. This bag is a part of the friends and family sale going on now, use code WEAREFRIENDS for 30% off + a free pouch with purchase of $250!)

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Sweater: thanks to Ann Taylor | Bag: thanks to Gigi New York (Get 30% off with code WEAREFRIENDS)| Jeans: Zara (old) – Similar Style | Scarf: (on bag) Cuyana | Shoes: Rag and Bone (sold out) – Similar Style 

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Last week we took a quick trip to escape the snow for some sunshine in Key Largo, Florida☀️ We spent every moment possible outside, Tom and Adam got their Scuba Diver PADI certification (yay!) while Sophia and I spent our days either swimming or drawing marine life and landscapes. This was my first trip after my sister passed last November, and even though I look so happy here, there were so many moments I felt the grief and sadness, as if it happened just yesterday. I am still figuring out how I want to show up in this space, as I have changed so much as a person since the loss. I just don’t feel called to post some of the things I shared before. Maybe that will change someday, or maybe it will just naturally evolve into something new. I think I will take this year to just process it all. (Even the idea of taking an entire year to think through something is a huge shift for my usually hyperactive type A personality) My focus at the moment is just living in the moment with my family and friends, spending time doing things that make me happy and healthy. I hope to share some of that journey here with you ~ thanks for following along ❤️
I had planned to shoot this outfit in collaboration with @lenacoutureofficial right before my dear sister passed away. Saba, the designer, was more than understanding if I didn’t want to anymore - but after thinking on it for a while I decided I wanted to - in my sister’s honor 💗 She was always my biggest hype woman. When i would feel like I’m not good enough or that I should quit (which was often) she would tell me I was unique and great and to keep it up. When I think of my sister, beauty and love is all that she embodied in her being. She expressed that on the outside also - as she loved to wear everything glam, bright & colorful, and full of bling. Hair done, nails done, everything did - that was Nusrat. For this shoot I took the time to get glam after a long hiatus - and makeup and hair took so long because I think I forgot how to do it, but afterwards I was surprised how I felt transformed. When I wore this gorgeous outfit that I know was designed with such love and incredible attention to detail by @lenacoutureofficial, I felt all of that beauty - like a walking piece of art, and very much at peace. Thank you so much to @divmophoto for capturing the feeling so well 💕
Ski weekend with my favorites ❄️❄️ So proud of Sophia for skiing on her own for the first time!
There are some trees with seeds that only grow after a fire. Their seeds are completely sealed with a resin that have to be physically melted off by a great fire in order to propagate. So to do we as humans, gain wisdom only after great pain and suffering.*
A month ago (and one day) I lost my sister and best friend to cancer. I am still completely gutted and broken. But, I’m also so so grateful to have had felt the love that now brings me so much heartbreak. ❤️ I am so inspired by her - and I will forever live my life to honor her memory. Miss you sis ❤️
Classic outfit combo: oversized blazer + denim 🖤fendi mules @shoeslutz
Just a mom who loves mums 🌸 🪴
Cozy for a coffee date ☕️
French. Toast. Egg. Bake. Save this recipe for a weekend or holiday brunch - it’s SO good and fool-proof! I’m not even a sweet person and I love it. The pecans are a non-negotiable IMO - I get honey bourbon vanilla pecans for this and it is just heavenly. Enjoy!