Diaper Bag? How about all the other crap?

Sorry for the delay in posting.  The holiday plus multiple visitors plus child cold season has me not near the computer.  But, I think this post will make up for it...I hope..

This Kelty vintage cargo duffle bag was supposed to be the husbands diaper bag.  I have now been using it.  Still love my Patagonia tote but needed to change it up.

The bag comes in three sizes.  We own the smallest one.  It packs up really nice with enough pockets to satisfy my crazy mom needs.

I personally like the addition on a crossbody strap. Preferably one that can be taken off/unhooked if needed.  Great for putting over the stroller.  Just watch to not overload the bag.  It could tip stroller if not locked in place.

Trust me.  Super mom here has had it happen many a times.

Other bags my friends swear by:

FANCY

Goyard

COOL

Marc Jacobs 

 TOTALLY USER FRIENDLY

Le Sportsac Ryan Bag

Special shout out to beso.com for helping me find all these bags.
Sarah x

Not monkeying around

I am serious.  My little man is LOVING this teething toy.
He still has no teeth but man he is learning how to brush them!
Stroller rides just got a lot more fun.

A must for any little one in the teething zone.
Going for a visit to your BFF's house who has a 6 month old?
Bring this and you will soon become their favorite Auntie.

Sarah x

(click on photo.  Links to diapers.com for fast purchase)

Happy Teeth and Happy Mouths

These products made by Zo-li are super cool.
They have all sorts of bottles, teethers and accessories.
All are BPA & Phthalate free. 

The cups are great for a little one who is introducing juice and water into their daily routine. A flexible pop up straw. No sippy cup here.

Itchy gums?  Baby putting EVERYTHING into their mouth?
Zo-li's teethers look like tooth brushes and that's the point! They help establish early dental hygiene. They also have an anti-choke barrier that prevents over-insertion.

Of course my child likes the other side with no barrier!!  I don't really leave him alone with it because I never know which side he is going to be munching on!

Have a great weekend everyone.  Can't believe next week is Memorial Day.  We will be traveling back east to a wedding.  A travel post after the holiday weekend on Washington D.C and Virginia.

Sarah x

Testing--Josie Maran's Argan Oil

So I am a sucker for products.  Trying new things though strict on "routine". 

Must have a good moisturizer.  

I read about Argan oil and Jose Maran's beauty line so I decided to try it out.

Argan Oil is an all natural product.  It comes from the Argan tree in Morocco.
Rich in Vitamin E,  it is well known across the world to help condition skin both with anti- aging and healing properties.

So why not give it a shot right?  I have been using it for a week.  Liking it.  Have to get over the rubbing oil on your face thing (I love Shu Uemura Oil Cleanser but you wash that off!) ....but skin is looking good.  The oil has no fragrance which I LOVE.  Just a couple drops will do.  Also been putting on my elbows. Can't handle rough elbows.

I totally respect what Jose Maran is doing with her beauty products.  Marketing the Argan oil like crazy. It is in almost all of her products.  So we know she believes in it.

Will keep you posted....

Sarah x

Martha & Staples

Had to go to Staples for the typical home office supplies.

Saw the Martha Stewart collection with Avery.
What?

Looking through all the fun organizational sticky notes and binders
I decided on some kitchen labels.
My mom brain mixed with fresh homemade baby food means I sometimes forget how many days it's been in the fridge....

So these have come in handy plus look great on top of our Weck jars.

Martha once again bringing her OCD to the masses.

Sarah x

My 10

You all wanted to know some things that keep me sane as a new mom?

Here ya go...

My 10 on beso.com

Thanks to one of my dearest Andrea Aria Devoe. 
Also special shout out to my loves Sonny and my wonderful husband Vinny.

Hope all of you have an excellent weekend.

Sarah x

we have lift off

ladies...this place in no joke.
you won't find Yelp reviews or people rating this place...
Not that kind of nail salon...
You want privacy...you want to spend some $$$$ on that spa like experience...??
Look no further than Mars Nail Salon.

It opened last month in the heart of West Hollywood.  It's first outpost outside of Japan..
Just look at the photos on their site of the Tokyo salon.  Amazing. 

Sleek and modern decor make way for some of the best nail technicians in the country.
These woman do not mess around. You sit in your own private room with a flat screen TV and headset.  I am sure they have magazines to look at but we are talking about
Vogue and Harper's Bazzar not US Weekly.  Chanel nail polishes a plenty.

Think more Spa then the local, bad lighting and chemical intoxicating nail salon.

Thanks to my girl Helen for telling me about it. 

Happy St Patricks Day and screw up your weekend traffic jams LA Marathon!!!

Sarah x

(Photo above of the owner Hiroko's nails)

Spark it up!! I mean nail polish people.

Holiday toe time.
Just did a little gray and sparkle.
one or two coats of a gray polish (top photo of nail polish is Essie's dark gray "smokin' hot" . It looks purple on the computer) and one coat glitter.

I know there are company's that make the combination into one polish, like Chanel. If you are in a rush and already at the nail salon just mix and match!
Sparkles/Glitter rule for the holidays!

Sarah xx

my current favorite magazines

food&wine (a good recipe link to my husband's skirt steak)

C magazine (if you are up in Oakland or heading that way checkout this link)

Be (this sweater is cool and french!)

travel and leisure (Paris Guide)

real simple (organizing help!!)

sunset magazine (Halloween ideas)

british marie claire (topshop bargain sale )

Might post a second post today to make up for me
traveling tomorrow and monday. Stay tuned...

Sarah x

Favorite Summer Beauty Product

This post sounds like a porn add for beauty supplies.
Thanks NARS.

I picked up NARS Orgasm Illuminator at the beginning of the summer. It is light weight and gives you the right amount of pretty glow. I hate sparkles. This does not have that look. I use it on my checks and sometimes on my eye lids.

To make the color pop I sometimes pair it with the cult favorite: Orgasm Blush.

Now that I have got everyone in the mood.
Have a fantastic weekend.
Sarah xx

Best SPF

Target's up&up sport continuous sunscreen was voted the top 4 out of 12 best sunscreen's by consumer reports.
Ummm the double pack is $9.44???
I'm sorry, that is like the steal of the century.

Other favorites that I love from the local CVS:
Neutrogena Healthy Defense Daily Moisturizer 30SPF
Neutrogena Sunblock Ultra Sheer Body Mist 45SPF

pillows

Always drive by this store on Pico Blvd. Finally stopped in the other day.
Acapillow has vintage and original pillow coverings....
All different price ranges.
Also...if you have vintage fabric the owner will cut it to the size you want and give you the filler.
If I do say so myself....nice find.

russell+hazel

Bought these post it note/to do stickies from russell+hazel at Sugar Paper the other day. I love them. So I went onto their website to check out what other great stuff they made....
Turns out I totally missed the boat. They have a wedding binder. My dreams did come true!!!
I wish I had it for my big day.
They have wedding templates!! For free....PDF's...Especially great if you don't have a wedding planner. They have table layouts, budgets etc...The binder has sticky notes, planning notebook and business card holders.
If you are newly engaged....this binder looks like the best thing out there to keep you sane.

P.S I hit 100 posts. Clap clap. I think that is cool. Thanks for reading my blog and please spread the word. I will keep posting as long as people are still reading. Will you still be a fan of SH??

current favorite stationary

A dear friend gave me G.Lalo correspondence cards in crisp white to write my wedding thank you notes. I loved them so much that I went out and bought other colors... At the moment I almost can't use anything else. Some of the sets come in beautiful canvas boxes...the colors and edges of the paper are divine. They are available online and if you are in LA checkout Johnathan Wright...

I mean look at this set....

perfect "clean" product

How does a chef who is covered in grease and food stay clean? My man's essential product is dr bronners magic soap in peppermint. We really can't live without it. Dr Bronner's has been in America since 1929 and is still family owned and operated. A very savvy documentary filmmaker, Sara Lamm, made a film about Dr Bronner and his soap. It is fascinating.
People use his soaps for everything. Washing cars, washing babies and even facials!!! It is all organic, fair trade and no animal testing, I can go on and on. Love it.