Slacker in Stripes

I've been slacking a bit with my Dress-up Days pictures and posts. Only one picture this week, and I think it may be the last for a little while. Been in a bit of a funk, what with a lack of sleep and just not much energy to do a whole lot. So I feel like it's better to focus the energy I do have into being a bit more productive with the projects I have on the go, and being the best mom I can be.

On the positive side, I finally dabbled with my watercolours again after many many months. Felt really good to get back into painting. Have been gradually setting up my studio area in the basement as I need a proper place to do some painting/printing. Will share some photos of it when it's looking a bit snazzier. (You can see a bit of Matt's relocated office in the background. Um, can you say goodbye hideous carpet and walls?)

Outfit details

striped shirt - Lamixx
skirt, tank and leggings - American Apparel
socks - Joe Fresh?

Dress-up Day - Pink and Black (again)

You'll notice that I wear the same colour combo a lot.

Like I said, one of my favourite pairings is pink and black.

This week I actually dressed up twice, though counting the second time is quite laughable as my tunic is a few sizes too big and water-stained in these photos. I was too lazy (or tired) to photograph my first dress-up outfit, but am happy that I had the perfect reason to dress up: brunch with friends.

I did manage to snap some of Whitney that day.


It was her second or third time out at a restaurant and she was quite at home and well behaved there, despite her lack of proper seating and in spite of some not so great sleep the past week or so. (Hence, my tiredness/laziness)

Hopefully I can catch up on some sleep this weekend, even though we move the clocks ahead on Sunday.

Have a great one!

edit: I forgot to post the outfit details before.

Outfit details

pink jumper tunic - Alternative Apparel with print by Oddbird Designs
leggings and long sleeve tee - American Apparel

Dress-up Day - Pink and Grey (and Brown)

Here I am trying to look all serious like a fashion model (with my argyle socks and messy hair -ha!), on Dress-up Day.

And then this little munchkin comes along, wanting to get in on the photo booth action.


So much for making it as a fashion model. I'll keep my day job :)

Outfit details

grey wrap - Alternative Apparel
pink tank top - The Gap
grey skirt - The Ott Shop
grey leggings - American Apparel
argyle socks - Joe Fresh
pink earrings - vendor from St. Lawrence Market

Dress-up Day - Pink and Black

It seems Wednesday is becoming my designated dress-up day. I really ought to plan ahead with my outfits as it would make my mornings a bit easier. Alas, I had about 5 minutes to throw this look together before it was go go go with Whitney. So it was another casual dress-up day.


At least I'm dressed in one of my favourite colour combos.

Outfit details

corduroy skirt - by Fresh Baked Goods
shirt - American Apparel sheer jersey top
cherry blossom earrings - one of my favourite pairs, by Precious Pink Designs

I meant to wear a little black cardigan too, but in my rush to get to the post office after breakfast, forgot to put it on until much later in the day.

I had a bit of fun with the last photo here.


Still working on a good spot for taking photos, but Matt recently moved his home office from upstairs to the basement, so I'm thinking of converting that room to a huge walk-in closet/dressing room/perfect photography studio.

Dress-up Day - Pocket Dresses

Yesterday was my dress-up day. As you can see, I use that term pretty loosely. I threw on a dress/tunic over some leggings, added some legwarmers, a hairband and a pair of earrings and called it dressing up. I started the day with my hair down (yes, I am badly in need of a haircut, but am trying to grow it out again), then pulled it into a tiny ponytail/bun in the afternoon.

(taken with Photo Booth)

The dress was actually one of the go-to items I wore when I was pregnant. I think I bought it when I was about 3 or 4 months pregnant, when I was just starting to show. But as the dress is quite stretchy, I thought it would fare quite well throughout the rest of my pregnancy. And it did. Plus who doesn't love a cute dress with pockets?

Outfit details
dress - Suzy Shier
leggings and legwarmers - American Apparel
earrings - Electric Lollipop

Speaking of dresses with pockets, in my search for some new clothes, I happily rediscovered an old etsy favourite. I will definitely be adding at least one of these dresses to my wardrobe before Spring arrives. They will make for some more easy dress-up days.

a little black dress with pockets

a stylish dress/top
perfect for nursing (as I'm still nursing Whitney)

Now I just need to work on taking some better photographs and possibly putting on some makeup.