chambray pocket tee, straw hat, straw tote, vintage denim shorts, bangle, surfboard

My second installment of weekly favorites brings you more neutral curiosities... what else is new? This week I'm dreaming of a sunshine filled vacation and a few days in the sand + waves. There's something about the sea that's totally calming and with a BIG editorial shoot coming up (and eating away at my nerves/stress levels) I could use a little tranquility.

Not only is this board perfect for catching waves, I've been dying to decorate our space with one for the longest time! Dress me in double denim, pile on the straw accessories and send me on my way to Malibu... bye Huntsville!

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Freelance is still the wild west of the working world! While it can be totally freeing to be your own boss, it's also a little scary to take all of the burden of the office onto your shoulders. Some days (like today) it's hard to get motivated, difficult to prioritize and unappealing to step out of your pajamas but the good far outweighs the bad...

CONS:

+ motivation

When you're constantly creating it can be hard to keep the momentum going. Sometimes things get a little overwhelming and it can become difficult to think of fresh ideas and new content. Luckily, seasons of motivation come and go. I find the best way to reignite the spark is to step away, disconnect and revisit.

+ taking on too much

A lot of the time it seems like there should be few more hours in the day, doesn't it? I often find myself writing long to-dos but after coffee, playtime and getting ready for the day, it's 11 and I'm making no progress. Managing your time is an ongoing battle!

+ isolation

Aside from the awesomeness that is rolling out of bed, throwing your hair up in a messy bun and going to town on your laptop in bed, it can be rough not to work in an office setting. It's nice to bounce ideas off of someone else and you'd be amazed at what getting dressed up does for your productivity!

+ taxes

Just. Taxes.

PROS:

+ flexibility

When you're working for yourself you're free to prioritize as you see fit. If I need to run an errand or make it to an appointment during the day, I'm totally free to do that. Since I'm a momma first, being able to be home (and engaging) with Lorelai is one of the biggest reasons I love working for myself.

+ mobility

I love that I'm not confined to a cubicle. Most days I work from the couch (even though I have a perfectly good desk) but I like that I can pick up and pop into a local cafe or get things done while we're on vacation.

+ the sky's the limit

As a creative, it's awesome for me to be able to explore different ideas. Being my own boss makes it possible to work on things I'm truly passionate about... hooray!

I want to know, are you your own boss? Do you work a 9-5 in an office? What are the ups and downs?

photos by Sleepy Fox Photography
hair by Twiggy Romei

Denim is my all-time favorite wardrobe staple! I love how easy it is to style and I can always count on a good fitting pair of jeans to get me through those times when I just don’t know what to wear. A great fit and wash can easily take your outfit from day to night without having to change much of your look (all I do is swap out flats for heels and add a few accessories for evening) and I’m all for easy wardrobe solutions!

It’s been years since I shopped Abercrombie & Fitch but recently I’ve been in serious need of some jeans the best fit ever. I remember wearing a pair of A&F denim in high school and am so pleasantly surprised that they look just as good today as they did back then (trust me, high school butt and adult butt are two very different backsides but the pocket placement on these pairs is perfect for lifting and shaping!).

With a huge selection of washes (from washed out to rich and dark) and fits (I love the boyfriend and high-rise super skinny styles), I was shocked to find that you can get any jeans in store for $35. High qualiity denim for $35? I’ll take a few!

p.s. Loving this magical colored powder? Ginny and I had so much fun dreaming up this shoot and I’m so glad I got to spend all day playing with color!

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