Style Series - Cuffing Denim
Let’s talk denim! So many fits, so many ways to style!
The easiest way to change up the look of your favorite jeans or give an old pair new life is the cuff. #easypeasy
No cuff - this is a traditional look, best with skinny jeans, wide legged, or flared cuts.
Single cuff - super simple way to change up a look. You can do a skinny or wide fold. Iron the edge to help it hold.
Double cuff - you can make this neat for a more sophisticated look or messy for a casual one.
Half cuff - this is my favorite right now - not too formal, not too casual...
What’s your favorite way to cuff your jeans? 👖
Coronavirus 101
I might “just” be an ophthalmologist with some fun fashion content, but as a physician, I do feel I should at least address some of the major medical issues... (just wait until tomorrow! #doctorsspeakup@zdoggmd)
Today let’s talk Corinavirus. For the most updated accurate information, please visit @cdcgov. But here’s a quick summary as of 3/4/20:
- #COVID19 is a novel virus that can cause fever, cough, and shortness of breath 2-14 days after exposure
- “novel” means “new” - which is why we don’t have too much information about this disease, nor do we have immunity or vaccines available (yet)
- the majority of patients experience mild symptoms, while the ones who experience more severe ones typically have had comorbidities
- the virus is believed to spread person to person through close contact (defined as within 6 feet, mainly through droplets)
- the best prevention is to wash your hands properly with soap and water (alcohol based sanitizers are only recommend if you DON’T have access to soap and water), disinfect frequently touched surfaces, and avoid touching your eyes, mouth, and nose
- masks DO NOT protect you from the virus. You can still get sick if you fail to wash your hands or touch your face (which may be more likely if you are fussing with a mask! Facemasks ARE recommended if YOU are sick so you aren’t coughing or sneezing droplets all over)
- all US cases reported thus far have been people who have traveled to affected areas and/or had close contact with people who have. There have been no confirmed community acquired cases - which means, you are very unlikely to just “catch coronavirus.”
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Some interesting additional information I found:
- the majority of cases have been reported in adults. Whether this means children are less affected is still unclear but as a mother, this is reassuring - because this virus may have originated from animals in China, there are suggestions that you could give the virus to your pets! No human or puppy kisses if you’re sick! 🐶
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My takeaway? WASH. YOUR. HANDS. There is a lot we do not know and cannot control - but washing your hands not one of them.
That time we went viral…
It’s truly crazy the response that my husband and I have gotten from this little #realdoctorlovestory Tiktok video. Students and trainees have reached out to say it makes them hopeful; other couples have made their own fun versions; strangers have commented on how it just makes them happy...
I think my ultimate take away here is that - despite hardships, difficulties, and pain - LOVE is the answer and always finds a way. ❤️ And it’s amazing to see that over 6 million people would agree. 😉
Hug your loved ones close. Cherish them. Tomorrow is not promised so have fun and love hard today!
Style Series - Multitasking Amazon Cardigan
I’ve been pretty much living in this cardigan all week, and got so many comments, I thought I’d post about it. (I got it a while back; it wasn’t meant to be Christmas-y but it worked! 😉)
I love a substantial cardigan because it’s so versatile. It doesn’t have to be expensive; this one is from Amazon! (Some other faves have been from LOFT and ASOS). This one has taken me from Sunday service to casual shindigs to outings with the kids. Just switch out the shoes, and a dress/denim for leggings. ☺️ I also love wearing it traveling for that extra layer on the plane. ✈️