I've been doing a lot of my "maternity" shopping at Forever 21. I posted about it here a few weeks ago but went back for more last week and thought I'd update you! It's seriously the best place to buy bump friendly dresses. I typically go a size up and they're still fitting me at 37 weeks. Here's a little rundown of what I've bought recently.
I’ve officially reached the point in this pregnancy where unless it’s absolutely necessary I’m not going to wear pants/jeans. Leggings or dresses from here on out. I was so excited to get this pretty blue floral maxi in from Gal Meets Glam that I wore it out to dinner Saturday night. What you can’t see from these photos is that is was maybe 59 degrees and super windy. I don’t know what was blowing around more, my hair or my pregnancy double chin. But I was committed to my dress only cause and tried to think warm thoughts.
Over the weekend I was feeling so blah and uninspired with the current rotation of things that fit me. I decided to shop my closet, if you will, and put together this look with pieces that are all a couple of years old. Sometimes I think I have these pregnancy wardrobe delusions where I put something on thinking it will still fit the way it did a few months/weeks/days ago and then get frustrated when that's not the case. So I went back to some old faithfuls that worked my first pregnancy and was happy and comfortable all day.
sunglasses, old coat (similar here, here and here), similar tank, similar maternity jeans, similar vans
Once you get to a certain point, a really hard part of pregnancy is getting dressed. I'm not the biggest fan of maternity clothes and try my hardest to wear my pre-pregnancy stuff as much as possible. Of course some things are no longer an option, like my fav high-waisted Levis with tops tucked in. But I did have a few pairs of jeans that were still (somehow) fitting... until recently. After the first of the year nothing was comfortable anymore. Enter the Bellaband. Now I can wear my favorite stretchy jeans un-zipped and un-buttoned and NO ONE has to know.
Happy Monday! We had rain allll weekend and it's supposed to continue into the week. So today I'm sharing a sunnier look from a much warmer and dryer day. I'm convinced this is the $15 dress everyone needs for spring - pregnant or not. It's not maternity and so flattering, either way. When it gets warm I'm always reaching for easy pieces like this that are comfortable and can be worn multiple ways.
sunglasses, dress, sweater c/o, similar shoes, similar purse
It's no secret I love any reason to match with Crosby, but Valentine's Day makes it even more fun! We are loving red right now... specifically our new red dresses. I mentioned I got Crosby this one last week and I picked up this red ribbed mini for me as well. Our weather was so perfect over the weekend we couldn't wait to break them out to celebrate a little early.
I'm Ashley, a professional stylist, wife, and new mom, sharing my love of fashion, beauty, home decor, travel, and life in sunny Southern California!
