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Easy, everyday outfits: no. 1

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I’m back on the blog with easy outfits for early fall!

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What I Wore: Oct. 11 – 18

October 19, 2022

The weather is cooling down and the outfits are heating up. Here’s what I wore last week.

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Baby – Skirt The Rules | NYC Style Blogger http://skirttherulesblog.com NYC Style Blogger Mon, 17 May 2021 07:24:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Our Nursery Artwork from Minted http://skirttherulesblog.com/2021/05/18/our-nursery-artwork-from-minted/ http://skirttherulesblog.com/2021/05/18/our-nursery-artwork-from-minted/#respond Tue, 18 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000 http://skirttherulesblog.com/?p=20811

Sharing a peek into baby boy’s nursery!

Blue floral maxi dress (wearing an S – non-maternity, bump friendly!) / World map print (c/o Minted) / Navy abstract print 1 & 2 (c/o Minted – use code DANGFRAMES for 20% off frames on framed art prints) / Mint blackout curtains / Faux bird of paradise plant / Gold floor lamp / Wooden bookshelves / White wooden bassinet (c/o) / Striped storage boxes / Cream glider and storage ottoman / Blue area rug

If you had asked me a few weeks ago how prepping for baby was going along, I would’ve told you it wasn’t! While I had all of these visions of nursery decor inspo in my head, I’m a serial procrastinator and it wasn’t until t-minus one month that we really got our butts in gear! In late April, we finally shared our baby registry essentials with family and friends, and started buying a few other foundational pieces like this glider and storage ottoman, these wooden bookshelves and coastal blue blackout curtains.

Because we’re splitting our second bedroom between our office and our nursery, the space needs to be a balance of visually stimulating, but also put together. That’s why we’re relying so heavily on neutrals (whites, creams, woods) with a few pops of coastal colors sprinkled in between.

To tie the space together, Mint graciously gifted us these fun, yet timeless framed prints – we’re planning to put this beige map print over his crib (we’re using this white wooden bassinet for now) so he can dream of all the places he’ll visit one day. Then there are these two navy abstract prints, which we plan to put over his changing table as a fun way to explore different shapes. With each of these prints, you can actually customize the color palette and also the frames! And use code DANGFRAMES for 20% off frames for any framed art prints through May 31, 2021.

It’s finally coming together and I can’t wait for baby boy to see what is surely our favorite place in the apartment now!

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We’re starting to design our nursery and here’s the vibe we’re going for!

Navy abstract wall art #1 and #2 / Babyletto Gelato convertible crib / Olive green dresser / Gray area rug / Sloth stuffed animal / Babyletto Kiwi cream glider and recliner / White pom pom straw storage baskets / Beige line wall decals

Our soon-to-be nursery is currently our office, and with flexible work-from-home plans still in effect for the foreseeable future, it will likely be a shared space for a while (at least until baby is old enough to start demanding some privacy – ha!). Our NYC apartment is light, bright and with modern coastal influence (think Serena & Lily vibes), and I want baby boy’s nursery to reflect that.

I want the space to be fun for him (love these wall decals and pom pom baskets to stash all of his toys), but I also don’t want the decor to be obnoxiously baby-ish – if you know what I mean! Most of the furniture will be neutral, but I’m thinking one or two pops of color like this navy crib or this olive green dresser/changing table – it’s such an unexpected color, but still feels timeless. The one thing we’ve purchased for him already? This super soft, adorable plush sloth, who we’ve already named Mo (short for Molasses, LOL!).

Navy crib / Animal musical mobile / Gray area rug / Faux rubber plant / Navy pom pom woven storage baskets / Cream glider with ottoman / Fox stuffed animal / United States map wall art / Natural wood changing table dresser

Natural wooden crib with trundle drawer / Light gray glider and recliner / Navy children’s bookshelves / Faux eucalyptus plant / White changing table dresser with leather handles / Be Brave print / Blue and gray abstract area rug / Giraffe stuffed animal / Black and white woven storage baskets

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We’re expecting our first baby next May!

James and I are over the moon to be starting this new chapter of our lives! We recently shared the big news on Instagram, but wanted to answer some of the questions that we received in the days that followed. From the bottom of ours, thank you so so much for all the love and well wishes. We can’t wait start this wild ride together!

When are you due?
May 23, 2021 – a very astute friend pointed out that our babe’s birthdate lands exactly in between James’ birthday and mine! It’s also a week before our wedding anniversary.

How long have you been trying?
For us, it only took two months of trying and for that, we feel really lucky! This can be a sensitive subject for a lot of people, but I’m normally open about my life – and I obviously put my life out there for my blog, so I don’t mind! Just remember, everyone’s journey is different and you never know when they might be in the middle of a challenging time.

Will you be doing a gender reveal?
Yes! During my 12-week checkup, I did bloodwork to test for any genetic disorders, which they can also use to determine the sex. I also had my first anatomy scan at 16 weeks, but told the doctor and the sonogram technician that we didn’t want to know yet. The doctor wrote the answer down on a post-it note and stuck it in an envelope for us, and we’re planning to find out over the holidays with my parents before sharing with more family and friends.

What’s been the most surprisingly pregnancy symptom?
I wouldn’t call this surprising, but it was definitely difficult to accept that I felt completely out of commission during my first trimester. I’m usually a 100 mph multi-tasker with 50 different windows open on my desktop at any given time. But about four weeks into my pregnancy, there were days that I could barely get out of bed – just to move to the couch and take another nap! It’s been a tough adjustment knowing that I can’t do as much in the day as I used to, but I’m also enjoying this slower period of my life. And I have more energy in my second trimester, although still not at 100%.

James: Navy Flannel Shirt / Medium Washed Jeans / Jen: Cropped Textured Cardigan (XS) / Black Lace Cami (XS) / High Waisted Skinny Jeans (26S, although not for long!)

What made you and your husband realize that you were ready to get pregnant?
James says he was probably ready two years ago (when we were 32), but I wanted a little more time to enjoy our most recent chapter of our lives together – which we definitely did with all the travels we’ve done together!

I think sometime last year we discussed 2020 being the year. Then the pandemic hit and I was thankful that we hadn’t started trying yet because homemade cocktails definitely got me through the first few months of quarantining at home!

In all seriousness, this year we really like we were in a good place in life to start a family — personally, as partners, financially. I wouldn’t call it 100% ready, but I’m definitely as ready as I’ll ever be!

Do you have a name picked out?
We have some contenders! Ever since we found out that we were pregnant, I’ve been saying every name I see or hear aloud with James’ last name – even if it’s something ridiculous. It’s been fun to experiment!

James: Quarter Zip Sweater (S) / Dark Washed Jeans / White Sneakers / Jen: White Mock Neck Sweater (XS) / Sequin Skirt (XS) / Nude Pumps (6.5 TTS)

Will you be giving your child an Asian middle name?
James is Filipino and I’m Vietnamese, but there aren’t names from either culture that have really stuck with us. I have a Vietnamese name (it’s Minh Tam), which I’m not particularly attached to, but I’m not too worried about it because there are plenty of other ways to honor and incorporate our heritage throughout the baby’s life!

Have you made any baby purchases yet?
Absolutely none! The only thing I’ve purchased is a pregnancy pillow, which is more for me, but we’re starting to build our registry soon and you better believe I’ll be looking for recommendations!

Do you plan to stay in New York City?
Yes, for now! We bought our two-bedroom apartment in Queens two years ago and don’t have any plans to move out for another few years. We currently use our second bedroom as an office / where I do all of my outfit try-ons, so we’ll definitely need to rearrange and make room for baby!

What are your plans for work when the baby arrives?
Unfortunately, I don’t get paid parental leave at my current job, so while I plan to take (I think around 12 weeks), it will be a mix of using my vacation days and taking unpaid time off.

How old are you? Did you feel “old” when TTC (trying to conceive)?
I’m 34, turning 35 next July. I’ll admit, I sometimes do the math in my head (e.g. when baby turns 34, I’ll be 68) and that can make me feel old. But for where I am right now in life, I don’t feel old at all – I feel like I’m just getting started!

Ever since James and I got married five and a half years ago, people have been asking the #1 questions: when are you going to have kids?! I’m sure the intentions are pure, but for a young woman who’s just trying to enjoy her life, it’s frustrating.

I love where we are in our lives and our careers. I love that we’ve gotten to travel around the world just the two of us and I wouldn’t rush into a major change just to meet someone else’s expectations or timeline. And now that we’ve arrived on our terms and at our own pace, I’m so incredibly excited to start this new chapter!

My advice: If you’re happy with where you are, savor this season of your life – it’ll make the next one even sweeter!

Have any more questions? Email me at jen@skirttherulesblog.com or DM me on Instagram and I’d be happy to answer!

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