fall flannel

If you’re in California or you know anyone in California, you’ve probably heard lots of groaning about the inevitable Indian summer weather. I’m a proud summer weather lover but even I have to admit that the cool mornings and warm autumn glow are getting me excited for days spent in sweaters and boots and scarves.

Even though the weather will be inconsistent from here until November, I like to find ways to channel fall vibes without winding up like a sweaty mess.

Enter the buffalo check flannel shirt.

styleAlex HoodOctober 4, 2018Comment

two approaches to reducing disposable coffee cup waste

Two ways to ditch the disposable coffee cups.

habits, lifestyleAlex HoodSeptember 29, 2018coffee, sustainabilityComment

what i wore + what we did: san francisco

Brandon and I celebrated our five (!!) year wedding anniversary a few weeks ago. I’d been itching for a trip to San Francisco so we made the drive down to one of my favorite cities.

We would always spend our anniversary in San Francisco while we were dating and it was really cool to spend a wedding anniversary there too — this time with our little guy!

We embraced a slow pace and stuck to activities we knew wouldn’t overstimulate Isaac. We were able to mostly avoid the crowds and ended up having a really great, truly chill time. Here’s what we did, in case you find yourself heading to San Francisco with a four month old baby!

style, travelAlex HoodSeptember 27, 2018Comment

fall 2018 capsule wardrobe

The sunflower bloom is over, the leaves are starting to change and the sun is setting earlier and earlier. Everything is signaling fall here in California – except the weather. It's still sunny and fairly warm here.

Although the leaves are changing and falling, the weather is not. We get anything from mild mid-70s to hot mid-90s weather during fall here, meaning my shorts and sandals get good use until the rain shows up.

styleAlex HoodSeptember 10, 2018fall capsule wardrobeComment

summer 10x10: outfit 5

The halfway mark of the summer 10x10 is here!

I was really excited about this outfit when I was thinking through my looks for the challenge. In my head this outfit was going to feel light and airy and summery but in reality, it's pretty boring.

styleAlex HoodJuly 31, 2018summer 10x10, 10x10 challengeComment

summer 10x10 day 4: warm tone monochrome

It's day 4 of the summer 10x10 challenge!

I've pretty much stayed in my outfit comfort zone for the first three days of this challenge and I thought it was time to mix things up. One of my goals is to boldly use color and this outfit is my attempt at that.

styleAlex HoodJuly 30, 2018summer 10x10, 10x10 challengeComment

summer 10x10 day 3: madewell style

This outfit screams Madewell even though none of the pieces are from there. I didn't set out to replicate Madewell's styling but it's really easy to do with Target's Universal Thread collection – which is so heavily inspired by Madewell, it’s hilarious!

styleAlex HoodJuly 29, 2018summer 10x10, 10x10 challengeComment

summer 10x10 day 2: thrifted tee + cotton shorts

Welcome to day 2 of the summer 10x10!

We have plans to spend the day visiting Brandon’s family so they can hang out with Isaac. These are good, low key Saturdays where we lounge around, eat all the barbecue and fruit and catnap while the grandparents love on our babe.

styleAlex HoodJuly 28, 201810x10 challenge, summer 10x10Comment

summer 10x10 day 1: rust tank top + denim shorts

It's day 1 of the summer 10x10 challenge!

My main goal is to keep it colorful and what better piece to do that with than this rust orangey/yellow tank top.

styleAlex HoodJuly 27, 201810x10 challenge, summer 10x10Comment