it’s raining {southern maryland photographer}

The thunder is booming outside, rattling and shattering our peace. The lightning is fiercely piercing our windows. But it’s still too quiet. Because Kleiny girl isn’t barking at every grumble. There’s no whimpering from the bathtub. No one yelling for her to stop. No pacing up and down the floor, nails click-clacking, pace increasing as the thunder rumbles closer. I miss my sweet Kleinerhund, tiny puppy girl, sweet Kleinybear. The thunder must be her, just saying hi. <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 sweet klein of the roses

september stitch fix {southern maryland photographer}

Today marks my favorite day on the calendar that’s just for me: STITCH FIXDELIVERY DAY.

I’ve hashed out the services over the last few months, but here’s the skeleton description:
Go here
Answer some questions about your body/style/clothing preferences/budget
Pay $20 and have a box with five goodies shipped to your door.
Keep what you like; return what you don’t.

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So here we go:
Bay to Baubles Chelsea Crystal Flower Necklace
Pretty. Simply stated. Can dress up the most basic t-shirt without screaming “I’m trying to dress up this basic t-shirt!”. Jude said it’s a “very pretty pretty” (he calls necklaces and bracelets pretties). KEEP.
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RD Style Laurel Faux Leather Trim Draped Cardigan
So, at first, I pulled this puppy out of the stack (and it was at the bottom) and it felt so soft and buttery that I knew I wanted it. But I couldn’t figure out how to wear it really. Thankfully the style cards come in each box so I saw that it doesn’t wrap or close in any way, it just lays open. The faux leather was a nice detail. And again: butter fabric. Really, the sweater made me wish it was cold, and I never want it to be cold. KEEP.
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Market & Spruce Isabella Dress
“You look like a zebra mom. A pretty zebra.” – Thurston
As my girl Holly noted in styling me, I have a thing for stripes. And the asymmetrical angles of this one are right up my alley. It’s very flattering on my short frame — Graham told me I look about half an inch taller. I can wear it with layers when it’s colder out for fall, too. Boots, booties, heels and tights: this one is a definite must that will get it’s money worth in my closet. KEEP.
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Pixley Deeann Dress
So, I felt like this dress was pretty romantic. It has a flattering shape, a nice keyhole at the neck/bust line. The crochet details are cute as hell. My husband told me it looks like curtains. Nonetheless, I felt like she’s a KEEP.
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Everly Elwick Dress
This is your basic three-quarter sleeve gray dress, quite honestly. And the shape was awful on me by itself. But I threw a belt on and instantly felt like it looked better. I was no longer a school marm. This will be great for work with some heels and then under a blazer with boots when the cold sets in. And all four of my boys approved, which is an added bonus. KEEP.
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Yet another 5/5. Holly is killing it (and my wallet!).

Oh, and a cool bonus, I just happened to pick up these pumps at TJMaxx the other day, and they match, you know, just about the entire fix! So that was pretty mind-blowing!
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