Too cold OOTD (featuring my deer print coat) and how I'm trying to stay active this winter

That hasn't been true this week but last week it was too cold to take outfit photos. Still I tried... and although I removed my hat and scarf, I tried and quickly decided not to take off my coat. I don't think I've blogged it before so that's a good excuse. It's very warm and from the end of season clearance sale last year. The closest they offered this year was the Windermere Coat. Though I do like the Duffle. By the time I bought my down filled padded parka from Boden, it was more than 75% off so I'd keep waiting for bigger discounts if I was in the market for a new coat. I do love the deer print and Emilia has a deer print coat from baby gap to semi match!

Details:
Boden deer print padded parka
See by Chloe dress (blogged here also)
Tory Burch flats
Spanx tights

In a lot of ways the weather fluctuations have made it difficult to stay active this pregnancy. To be fair, this is the first time I have been pregnant during winter. And it's my first time navigating the challenges of being a pregnant mom. I'm short on "me time" to go to the gym and out of necessity, I tend to put self care at the bottom of my list of things "to do." That's why I so appreciate at-home, indoor-friendly workout solutions.

I recently was sent this Adjustable 4-Way Resistance Band from TKO. TKO used to be a boxing equipment company but has branched out into the broader fitness market. This Resistance Band is inexpensive and packs easily into my bag for long on-campus days when I'm stuck indoors. It also is easy to store when I'm not using it. I appreciate its lightness and ease of use. I can do a quick arm set no matter what I'm wearing. Although I love my trusty old free weights they have been collecting dust under my bed since I got the bands. Thank you, TKO for helping make easy portable workout equipment for folks like me and for providing me with this sample to review!

What I wore back to school part 2

On my other "first day" I wore one of my new dresses from outlet shopping in Ft. Lauderdale. The sunlight in combo with this color kind of washes me out so next time I will wear a brighter lip color. I also think heels are preferable with this length of dress on me (but I always prioritize the practical for my long on-campus days). Overall I think this is a solid teaching dress because it is very basic and therefore unlikely to distract. I do wish they had the navy version of it in stores (where it was a bit cheaper than it is on the website) because it would be easier to transition for fall.

Remember, there's still time to enter my eShakti giveaway!

Outfit details:
Tory Burch Blythe shirtdress (still available in navy or the above and on sale!)
Ann Taylor quilted flats
Misc. jewelry, Kors watch

Back to School Shopping

Burberry Brit Checked Shirt Dress; Burberry Brit Theola (the one I bought is Navy)

For the first time ever, or at least since I have been school-aged, there are no "students" living in my household. Chris and I are both post-doc and Emilia is just a toddler. So unless we decide to enroll Speck in clown college, I have no legitimate reason for back-to-school shopping. But old habits die hard and I am a professor confronting the start of yet another new term.

Tory Burch Blythe Shirt Dress (on sale!)

Septembers are hectic, stressful months for everyone involved in education and it really helps to have a carrot or two that motivates a gal out of summer (writing) mode and into on-campus teaching mode. Accordingly, I decided to take a few of my final vacation days to shop. Everyone wound up with some new duds as a result.

Marimekko pieces (inc. this dress) for Emilia that I wish existed in my size!

Most of our family finds came from the Sawgrass Mills outlet mall in Florida and the Tanger Outlets in Washington, PA. All of the selections for me were at least 80% off! And many of Emilia's items were gifts from her Grammy and Grandma. As much as I enjoy my existing closet staples, it is always fun to find new things to wear to work/school!

What I wore back to campus

My first visit back required that I look somewhat pulled together while remaining breastfeeding friendly. I went with a stretchy dress layered over a full-coverage Rumina pump and nursing tank (review and giveaway to come!). I was comfortable even though the dress is a little body conscious. But by the middle of the day I was the wrong kind of overdressed. Definitely didn't need the trench coat!

Tomorrow I will be launching a Mother's Day giveaway from Rumina and can't wait to tell you about these nursing tanks. I like them even more than the ones from Bravado.

Outfit details:
Rumina nursing tank (c/o... giveaway and review coming this weekend!)
Random stretchy nursing/pumping-friendly dress
Tory Burch Warren ruffle trench
Marc Jacobs Mercer Tote
Marc by Marc Jacobs Mouse Flats (in black here)
Michael Kors horn watch (also here)
Spanx tights
Amber pendant; Anjolee eternity band (c/o), misc. jewelry

Tory Burch Friends and Fans Sale!

Blazers
Flats

Today marks the start of the Tory Burch Friends and Fans sale, during which you can take 25% off almost everything with coupon code: TBFRIENDS. The offer is valid from October 5th-October 8th. Above are my favorites from the website sale section (since I prefer stacking discounts whenever possible!). Happy Shopping!

Tory Burch Sale on Sale!

Day Dresses
Flats

Technically, the entire Tory Burch website is eligible for this promotion, but with coupon code WEEKEND (valid through Labor Day) you can take an additional 20% off orders of $300+, 25% off orders of $500+, or 30% off orders of $750+. Sale stuff doesn't seem to be excluded (sadly, Revas are) and there is free shipping so it's a might tempting offer! Above are some favorites compiled from the sale section. I adore this skirt which is available in two different colorways. The site also offers free returns and exchanges within a designated time frame (excluding items marked final sale).



Tons of sales are on for Labor Day weekend, including the extra 25% off Anthro sale that I learned about this morning from Roxy. Happy Shopping and beware of sale goggles!