And I'm Back.....

Sorry for the long absence.  I was on vacation with the family.  It's a weird thing, stepping away from the technology world for a bit.  Not to say I didn't check my email or read me some Facebook (because you need something to do in the bathroom, right??).  But while on vacation, I try to avoid that kind of stuff as much as possible.  

I know so many people who will constantly be checking their phone or computers, trying to stay caught up on work or even their internet social life...becoming absorbed in an alternate world than the one they are actually living in.  It baffles me.  After all, isn't that the point of a vacation?  To step away from it all and recharge?  To experience something new, spend time with your loved ones, and enjoy life?  

I am grateful that neither B or I have the need to be constantly "connected." I am especially glad that he is able to cut off all the needs and stresses of work and actually vacation.  It seems to be a disappearing art.....

What do you think?  Is there an alternate point to it I just don't understand?  A reason to always be reachable, involved, and connected?

And not to be too heavy...here are some random outfit shots from over the last month.  Each of these i am wear something that is at least 5 years old.  Classics that I love.  What are your go-to classic wardeobe staples?

Here is my favorite summertime uniform...a dress and sandals.  It just doesn't get any easier.  This was for Back to School Night.  I got this dress like 6 years ago and I still wear it all the time.  A sheath dress in a casual neutral fabric....perfect for all sorts of occasions and a classic.

I wore this to my monthly wine tasting.  These pants are old too....in fact, I wore them on my honeymoon!  But so so comfy and classic.  I love my white pants!

And this was for a date night for B and I...just dinner and drinks.  The skirt is another 5+ year old piece.    But it is still doable...I actually forgot I had it.  It was part of my former working wardrobe and it always seems strange to me to wear something I wore for work in real life, but I am slowly getting better at blending the two wardrobes.

And you may notice the accessories in the last 2 photos are the same...I have been obsessed with these lately.  I actually won the clutch in a giveaway (it is JCrew) from another blog I read...

http://www.gigisgoneshopping.com/ 

Since I avoid the malls and stores as much as possible, her kind of blog is right up my alley.  It helps being able to see what the clothes look like on actual people.  If you are an avid Internet shopper like me, you should check it out.

The watch is a Target knock-off of a Marc Jacobs watch, and the bracelet is another Target purchase. I was liking the spikes.  Makes me feel bad-ass.

And finally....speaking of back to school.  These little guys have started Pre-K4.  They are gone all day and I miss them like crazy.

Sorry for the long absence.  I was on vacation with the family.  It's a weird thing, stepping away from the technology world for a bit.  Not to say I didn't check my email or read me some Facebook (because you need something to do in the bathroom, right??).  But while on vacation, I try to avoid that kind of stuff as much as possible.  

I know so many people who will constantly be checking their phone or computers, trying to stay caught up on work or even their internet social life...becoming absorbed in an alternate world than the one they are actually living in.  It baffles me.  After all, isn't that the point of a vacation?  To step away from it all and recharge?  To experience something new, spend time with your loved ones, and enjoy life?  

I am grateful that neither B or I have the need to be constantly "connected." I am especially glad that he is able to cut off all the needs and stresses of work and actually vacation.  It seems to be a disappearing art.....

What do you think?  Is there an alternate point to it I just don't understand?  A reason to always be reachable, involved, and connected?

And not to be too heavy...here are some random outfit shots from over the last month.  Each of these i am wear something that is at least 5 years old.  Classics that I love.  What are your go-to classic wardeobe staples?

Here is my favorite summertime uniform...a dress and sandals.  It just doesn't get any easier.  This was for Back to School Night.  I got this dress like 6 years ago and I still wear it all the time.  A sheath dress in a casual neutral fabric....perfect for all sorts of occasions and a classic.

I wore this to my monthly wine tasting.  These pants are old too....in fact, I wore them on my honeymoon!  But so so comfy and classic.  I love my white pants!

And this was for a date night for B and I...just dinner and drinks.  The skirt is another 5+ year old piece.    But it is still doable...I actually forgot I had it.  It was part of my former working wardrobe and it always seems strange to me to wear something I wore for work in real life, but I am slowly getting better at blending the two wardrobes.

And you may notice the accessories in the last 2 photos are the same...I have been obsessed with these lately.  I actually won the clutch in a giveaway (it is JCrew) from another blog I read...

http://www.gigisgoneshopping.com/ 

Since I avoid the malls and stores as much as possible, her kind of blog is right up my alley.  It helps being able to see what the clothes look like on actual people.  If you are an avid Internet shopper like me, you should check it out.

The watch is a Target knock-off of a Marc Jacobs watch, and the bracelet is another Target purchase. I was liking the spikes.  Makes me feel bad-ass.

And finally....speaking of back to school.  These little guys have started Pre-K4.  They are gone all day and I miss them like crazy.