Valentine's Day 2020

Happy Valentine's Day! Chapin and I are keeping the holiday very low-key this year, since we will soon be buying a new house!

This year marks the 20th Valentine's Day we have spent together, and it's amazing to look back at all those years and how we have grown as a couple. From our first Valentine's Day, spent at Dante's Down the Hatch enjoying fondue, to today, when we will probably snuggle on the couch together with our three pugs, it has been such a joyous ride. We will soon be starting a new chapter in a new home and I'm so excited at all there is to come.

Outfit Details

Dress: Milly Engineered Rib Flare Dress

Of course I'm wearing red for Valentine's Day today. The warm ribbed design and flattering neckline made it a perfect choice for the holiday.

Find the dress (on sale) at Milly.com and Neiman Marcus. Here is a link to a similar dress (with scalloped edges) available at Saks.

Shoes: Jimmy Choo Baxen Glitter Peep-Toe Gold Wedge Pumps in Gold

Something Special for My Birthday

I have to apologize for not updating my blog lately. I've just been so busy working, traveling, running... it's been a crazy few weeks.

Here are a few highlights:

• Chapin and I spent a long weekend in Phoenix over Easter weekend. Local Marketing, Inc. may be opening up a second office there in the near future. Chapin and I had fun exploring the terrain -- yes, we even did a mini-hike in Papago Park -- and attending a lavish birthday party for my business partner's niece. It was so much fun!
• At the end of April, I ran the Lauren's Run 5K and earned a gold medal (for the 40-49 age group). It was sixth year running this 5K -- and my first gold for this particular race! It's a tough course, with almost the entire second mile going uphill. Sheesh!
• If I look a little tan, it's because Chapin and I just got back from a trip to the Turks & Caicos. We went for a wedding, but made a vacation out of it, and had so much fun!

And, of course, today is my birthday. 41 years old! I still can't believe I'm in my 40s.

Outfit Details:

Dress: Badgley Mischka Floral Pleated Cocktail Dress

I love everything about this dress, so I wanted to wear it on my birthday. I adore the neckline and cap sleeves, and the print is even prettier in person, tinged with gold and in a beautiful blue color. It's the perfect dress for a May spring day! It even has pockets.

Shoes: Jimmy Choo Baxen Glitter Peep-Toe Gold Wedge Pumps in Gold

Getting in the Spirit

This Maeve dress from Anthropologie boasts a beautiful array of Christmas colors, and is really helping me get in the spirit of the holidays. The weather has been so nice the past few days, it doesn't feel much like Christmas -- and it's just a week away! I didn't even bother with a jacket when I left home for the office this morning. The high today will be 61 degrees!

Dress: Maeve Allison Floral Sweater Dress

I got the dress on sale at Anthropologie. It's not the most flattering dress, but it's definitely comfortable!

Shoes: Jimmy Choo Baxen Glitter Peep-Toe Gold Wedge Pumps in Gold (sold out)

I tried to dress up the whole outfit via a little sparkle in my shoes!