Style, Beauty, and Life
I’ve been majorly inspired by the 70s lately, and I’ve loved incorporating a few trends into my fall wardrobe. The 70s paisley print is one trend I will always be a fan of. This swing dress absolutely perfect for the fall season. I can easily throw on a pair of over the knee boots and a fuzzy vest, and be ready to go for the cooler days ahead. Do you guys ever borrow trends from years in the past?
Even though I was born in the 80s, I will truly always love a 70s inspired look.
Every month I look forward to picking out my next Fabletics order. For October, I knew I wanted to pick a comfortable set that would be perfect for fall weather. Although it’s still 98 degrees in Nashville, this Fabletics look will be my go-to when the weather finally decides to cool off.
I’m loving this fun play on camo, and the unique shade of blue in the leggings. Together these pieces are fabulous, and they will be just as awesome as separates. You can definitely style this oversized hoodie with jeans and sneakers for a more athleisure look. Or take these leggings hiking with a simple black top, a beanie and boots.
That’s what I appreciate about Fabletics designs. Everything is versatile and wearable for multiple occasions. They offer adorable styled sets and so many fun pieces for every shape and season.
I realized I missed week seven due to sharing his birth story, so I thought I would just go ahead and catch back up with week eight. I’ll probably say this every week, but I can’t believe he’s eight weeks old. The nights can be long, but the days fly by.
This week we received some AMAZING news. McLean is now enrolled in the daycare we had applied for. If you’ve talked to me in the last two months, I’ve probably mentioned how stressed I’ve been about getting in. You see, almost all of Nashville’s daycares have a one year minimum waitlist. Nearly everywhere we called was two plus years to get in, and siblings get first dibs. They tell you to have a solid back up plan, and to apply to several daycares. We didn’t really have a back up plan, for several reasons. For starters, I didn’t want to drive out of Nashville, fighting horrific traffic every day for daycare. Considering I work and live in downtown, I wanted to stay close to downtown. So we’ve had our fingers and toes crossed for the last two months on our one solid option.
In August I called after McLean was born, and we were number eight on the waitlist. That meant seven other families had to turn down the available spot. Last week I found out we were number two on the waitlist, and if the other family took the spot, they wouldn’t have availability until August of 2020. The stress was so real over the weekend, that my face broke out like a pizza slice, and I got even less sleep than before. If that’s even possible…
I knew we needed some good vibes around here this week, and on Wednesday we got the call that we’d been praying for. We were offered the spot and McLean can start when my maternity leave ends. Praise the Lord. The biggest weight was lifted and I felt like I could breathe again. If you’re expecting, take this as a lesson to apply for daycares as soon as you find out. If you’re not expecting, and you’re looking for a career field to go into, become a nanny or open up a daycare in Nashville. We are truly missing out on the big bucks!
Needless to say it was a big week. McLean is almost ten pounds, and he’s making eye contact with just about anything he can. He’s outgrowing most of his newborn clothes, and is an absolute joy to be around. He may hate me for it later, but I share a “Mac’s OOTD” most days on Instagram. I love dressing him while I can. We pray together every night, and he seems to love the sound of my voice. Nothing is sweeter than watching him look at me when I talk, or grip my finger when he’s about to fall asleep. I will cherish all of these little moments, for I know they come and go so fast.
Figuring out what to wear to Keeneland can be very tricky. Either you’ve never been before, or you don’t know what to expect as far as the weather goes. I’m here to tell you the weather will always be unpredictable for Keeneland. It’s smart to pack two (or three) outfits, with layers. You can never be too prepared.
I grew up at the track, spending long days there with my Dad. I even worked at Keeneland in my early 20’s. I spent most of my time behind the scenes in their retail operation during the offseason, and then I coordinated their trunk shows during the race meet. I know firsthand how hard it can be to dress for Keeneland, but how fun it is to dress up for a day at the races. I personally tend to steer away from the norm and the more preppy styles, but do not worry. If you’re reading this, I’ve collected a number of dresses, skirts, coats, accessories and shoes for any budget or style.
You should also note that what you plan to wear to Keeneland should also be based on where you plan to sit, stand or hang out. The clubhouse for instance is dressier. No jeans allowed, and I recommend a dress for the ladies. If you plan to hang out in the grand stand, you can definitely be more casual. I also should say that if you plan to tailgate, do not wear a skinny heel. You will in fact, SINK into the grass. You will be on your feet A LOT, so plan to wear a comfortable shoe or a block heel at least.
That being said, below is a boutique of pieces I put together that I would wear any day to Keeneland. Simply click the image to shop the style. Feel free to reach out to me (alex@lexwhatwear.com) if you have a question about styling or preparing your wardrobe for the upcoming Keeneland race meet.
Hope to see y’all at the track!
