It’s the second day of March and the view outside my window is a snowy, winter wonderland. Even though we only received 3-4 inches during the night, that is the most snow we’ve had since our early season snow in November. Our Saturday routine is changing a bit now that Bo and Katie are enjoying father daughter swim lessons from 9:30-10 AM every Saturday for the next eight weeks. Since I found myself in a clean, quiet house with no errands on my list, I’m taking advantage of the few moments of quiet to check in with you all and share my February favorites. 
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Becoming – Even though it took me almost the entire month to read this book, I really enjoyed it. I started reading it not knowing much about Michelle Obama and finished feeling like I’d just finished catching up with a good friend. I loved the insights to her emotions during the campaigns and then her perspective of the time in the White House. But, the part of the book that I appreciated most was the first half, which focused on her childhood and early adult life before she became the first lady. Regardless of your political affiliation or believes, I think this memoir is wonderful for everyone.
Paige Transcend Hoxton Skinny Jeans – Since losing the remainder of my baby weight, I found that my favorite Jcrew jeans were now far too loose. While it’s a good problem to have, I quickly found that these jeans were no longer available in my size and therefore I felt like I had to start from scratch. The last thing I want to do with my spare time is go jean shopping, so instead I asked my followers and friends on Instagram to recommend their favorite jeans for tall ladies. The unanimous favorite was Paige brand and the most recommended style was the Hoxton High Waist in Moana wash. These jeans are the perfect dark wash for business casual or weekends. I can dress them up with heels and a blazer for date night or wear them with a sweater on the weekends. I’ve had them for three weeks and am so obsessed with the flattering fit and material that I just ordered a second pair in a lighter wash.
Dudley Stephens Cobble Hill Turtleneck in Terry Fleece – When the team at Dudley Stephens announced that they were restocking their favorite items and releasing a few new styles, I knew exactly what I wanted – a bright, vibrant top for spring. I actually regret ordering the Park Slope turtleneck in red as I rarely wear that color. I tend to avoid wearing primary colors and instead more frequently wear pops of bright color when I’m not wearing white, black or gray. As soon as I saw their new terry fleece style in the bright island coral, I knew it would quickly become my new favorite top. The top looks and feels like a chic sweatshirt. I wore it with makeup, fun earrings and makeup for a work conference call and had not one but two people ask me about the top. The lighter, terry fleece material means I can wear it throughout the year, on cool nights up in Vermont during the summer or out and about during the spring and early summer months. The fit is true to size, so I am wearing a large to accommodate my broad shoulders and longer arms. If I wanted something super fitted I could most likely fit in a medium but that isn’t the style that I want in this top. Yes, the top is worth the price tag as the quality is amazing and it will quickly become your favorite top in your closet – promise. If you’re new to Dudley Stephens, my favorite styles are the Cobble Hill turtleneck and the Park Slope if you want a bit more coverage. I have the park slope in red and gray and the cobble hill in white and pink.
Beautycounter Sheer Lipstick in Lily – This wearable pink shade of hydrating lipstick has been my favorite color for the past few months. It goes on easily and lasts all day. Even though I have three other lipstick colors in my makeup bag, I find myself grabbing for this one multiple times during the day.
Brooks Levitate 2 – My hot pink pair of Brooks Levitate 2 have quickly become my favorite running shoes. The flexible, mesh upper allows me to tighten them while the broad toe box gives my toes room to breathe during runs. The bright, fun colors make me smile while I’m running without compromising on support. The midsole is also extremely responsive, making me feel like I can spring through each step during both a short speed workout and a longer run.
Brooks Dash Hoodie – This lightweight, cozy hoodie has been a perfect layer during my outdoor runs. The material is buttery soft yet still wicks away the sweat. During the cooler weather, I’ve been wearing this over a sports bra as the second layer before putting my heavy running jacket over it and gloves. The pocket at the wrist is perfect for a key and credit card while the hood was a nice option to pull on the other day when it started sleeting towards the end of my run. I’ve had the black version for over a year but recently the Brooks team sent me the bright purple as a fun new color to wear through the winter and spring.
What are you loving these days?
