19 August 2009 – Superhero Split, originally uploaded by academichic.
Sources:
- Red-orange cardi: BR outlet
- Red-violet nursing tank: Old Navy
- Gray bermudas: thrifted, chopped
- Patterned flats — well, well loved: Old Navy
End Notes:
If I was a superhero, I think my costume would use a split complementary color scheme. As I was reminded when I looked at my outfits from February, split complements can be one of the boldest color mixes out there, certainly suitable for superhero garb.
And while I am physically exhausted today, I still feel worthy of split complementary superhero-ness because — drum roll — I just returned from a successful three day road trip to and speaking engagement at my alma mater with baby e. in tow. Folks, if I wasn’t so sleepy I would go run a crazy victory lap, yipping, “I have a baby and my brain still works and I just managed to do a fairly normal job of balancing a networking event with being a mom and I even road tripped to make it happen and now I speak in run-on sentences because I am that proud of myself!”
So I’m celebrating this renewed confidence in my ability to make this whole Mama, PhD way of life work with a mix of red-orange, red-violet, and green. It’s one of those mixes that only work if you believe that it does, and today I’m believing. I’ll be ready to take on the world shortly, once I squeeze in another nap.
19 August 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.
Congratulations!! You do look gorgeous, by the way, and it sounds like you’re pulling off some pretty superheroic stuff lately!
Excellent use of colour! (I feel exhausted just from reading your run-on sentence . . !)
E – I am impressed and it gives me hope for my own future.
Go little Mama! I am so glad that you have your prego photos with outfit inspiration out there for us to see. I am 5.5 mo pregnant with #4, and while my body doesn’t look like yours, I love looking thru your photos and picking out outfits to wear from my closet. I’m wearing things I never would have even considered before I found your blog. My last three pregnancies were filled with ugly denim shorts and tent tshirts. Not now!! Your baby is beautiful by the way and I know you are enjoying every minute with him.
LOL, I think a run-on sentence is in order for that kind of victory! You look gorgeous, now go take a nap :)
congrats!you are a superhero mum with excellent taste of style!:)
Go super mom! Great look!
Good for you! That’s fantastic that you made it work! Being tired comes with the territory at this stage but it does get better.
Such a lovely look! I’m really liking the color combinations. Everything is casual but very chic!
You ARE a superhero, E! That is amazing, especially with Baby E being SO leetle still. Congrats, and you are the chic-est hero I’ve ever beheld.
You look amazing and not tired at all! Love the strong color combination and that long top under the cardigan. Congrats on the road trip and talk with your new little baby – you are a superhero!
Good for you! I still find it difficult, 2 years later, to even get out the door to work. You are impressive, and looking great!
I love these colors together! You are totally worthy of the super hero title. :)
Love that red/red-violet combo.
Having a baby takes it out of you (I remember vaguely). Lack of sleep certainly doesn’t make your life easier!