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The Shopbop sale is now underway and so many of my favorite pieces are included. It’s the best time to buy designer items that don’t normally go on sale… or maybe just something you’ve had your eye on. I usually take this as a sign to shop ahead for spring and summer, my favorite seasons. One thing I love about Shopbop is their quick shipping and great customer service. I wanted to put a post together to highlight the pieces I love and wear (again and again) before they sell out. The sale runs until March 2nd if you’re wanting to shop it.

Use code GOBIG19 for…

15% off orders of $200+
20% off orders of $500+
25% off orders of $800+
…including sale items! 

This coverup/dress is a huge summer favorite of mine. It’s super flattering and I can’t wait to wear it again once it gets warm. This hat was also a fav last summer.

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Another coverup I loved last summer was this one. It’s sold out in turquoise but still available in white which is really chic.

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Ahh my favorite moto jacket. Who knew I’d love a silver leather jacket so much, but I do and I’ve found so many things to wear it with. I actually snagged these sunglasses during the sale several years back and they continue to be one of my most worn pairs. Such a great time to buy!

cardigan

This cardigan has taken me all through fall and winter… I wear it at least once a week. It’s so cozy – the perfect layering piece.

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Another cozy layer I’ve had since fall is this faux fur jacket. It runs a little big but is so comfortable – also comes in black!

top

I’ve had this top for three years now and still love wearing it. The photo above was from 2.5 years ago when I was pregnant with Crosby and barely showing. It works with a bump too!

The quote from Mean Girls, “these sweat pants are all that fit me right now” has never suited my life more. This might be an unpopular opinion, but I dislike being pregnant in the winter. Especially this winter where it’s actually been cold and rained more than I’m used to and I’ve needed to bundle up. I know being pregnant in the summer comes with plenty of it’s own challenges, but I’d gladly trade stuffing my body into sweaters and sweatpants for the wardrobe options of the warmer months right now.

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I just want to wear dresses and bikinis and call it a day. Ha. If I was actually pregnant in the summer I’m sure I’d find something else to whine about, but for now this is my current struggle.

Seeing myself in photos each week is not making this any easier. As my body grows and the temperatures continue to drop, I’m feeling more and more like a blob with each extra layer I wear. Being 5’4 doesn’t really help that. I’ll admit, mentally it’s really hard for me to gain weight… especially with the pressure of social media/my job. When I’m not pregnant I really don’t weigh myself, so seeing the number on the scale go up at the doctor’s office every month is a big struggle. With Crosby I gained 22 pounds total. This time around I’ve already gained 20 and I still have 13 weeks to go.

I’m definitely not saying this for any kind of sympathy and am not meaning to turn this into a pity party, I’m sharing this because I’m sure I’m not the only one that is feeling or has felt this way. Pregnancy is hard. Adding extra pressure on yourself while pregnant is even harder.

All that aside I’m grateful for this experience. I’ve had two healthy pregnancies without many complications which is more than I could ever ask for.

I’m just over here hoping the weather warms up so I can wear what I want. Until then expect to see less of me and more of other areas of my life on here.

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Thanks for listening. XO

My go-to outfit lately has been a sweater and jeans. It keeps me warm and it’s comfortable enough to work with my bump at the stage I’m in right now. I’ve been loving Madewell’s sweater selection this winter. This one is especially fun with the striped balloon sleeves. It has a slight boxy fit and I went one size up to make it work with my bump.

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Speaking of Madewell sweaters, here are some more that are catching my eye right now. I love the colors and thick stripes on this one. And the description says it’s made of the coziest yarn – what more can you ask for? I’m not normally a lavender girl but I think this one looks so soft and pretty… and also comes in ivory. Another cute striped sweater in a similar color palette to the one I’m wearing. Lastly, you can never go wrong with classic cable knit. Love this ivory option that comes in two other colors as well.

I cannot believe this is the last weekend before Christmas. I took Crosby to the Newport Beach boat parade the other night and we’re going to go again with Jeff this weekend. We went last year but she was too young to care. This year it was so cute watching her, she loved the lit up boats and saying bye bye to them as they passed.

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I hope you have an amazing holiday weekend – thank you so much for reading and following!

Now that Christmas is less than one week away, it means New Years Eve is right behind. I thought I’d share a fun and festive look for the big night. This sparkly maxi dress gives me some disco ball vibes, which I highlighted even more with my metallic silver leather jacket. But since I’m six months pregnant I dressed it down on the bottom with my trusty vans high-tops. Kind of a mullet of looks – glam on top, casual on the bottom.

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I was pregnant over the holidays two years ago too so I’m kind of an expert now. We don’t really go too big for New Years… instead we’ll stay in and play games with friends. I’ll watch them all drink and try to keep up with them by eating everything in sight. But I’ll win because I won’t wake up with a hangover.

This dress also comes in a pretty rose gold color that would be equally perfect (and sparkly) for NYE. It’s not maternity, but has a lot of stretch so I went with my normal size. Even though it’s a statement I think it’s a fun dress for other occasions too. It could be dressed down even more with a boyfriend denim jacket, or really glammed up with a faux fur stole and strappy heels.

No matter what your plans are for the night, it’s always fun to get a little dressed up. And that doesn’t necessarily mean cocktail dress. A few years ago I wore a pair of sequined joggers with slippers and felt just as glam. I’m also loving this pleated mini dress, this sequin fair isle sweater, these sparkly joggers and this sequin blazer.

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Hope you’re having a great week – thank you so much for reading and following!

After the last week I need all the relaxed, comfy sweaters I can get. Love this one from BB Dakota, the fringe detailing on the sleeves is what really won me over. It’s loose enough to hide all the pie I ate and my baby bump! Although from the side there’s really no hiding it.

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OK, we have to talk about my slides. I tried them on at Rebecca Minkoff’s store a couple of weeks ago and got SO MANY DM’s about them. Both good and bad. You either love them or hate them, but I LOVE THEM. Who knew fuzzy mules could stir up this much of a controversy. I’m just a little worried about them getting dirty when I wear them outside.

Let’s move on to my jeans. These are not maternity and pretty much carried me through my whole pregnancy with Crosby. They didn’t even stretch out and I was able to wear them again when I lose the baby weight. Crazy, right? I’m convinced they are magic. And they’re a steal. I do have to unbuckle them after a large meal… again, that’s where a roomy sweater comes in handy.

Another pair of jeans I’m loving but aren’t maternity is this pair from Free People. I have them in a couple different washes and they’re still stretchy enough that they’re still comfortable to wear. I didn’t have them when I was pregnant with Crosby, so I can’t tell you if they’ll hold up or stretch out. Fingers crossed!

Speaking of crazy, I’m now over halfway through this pregnancy. I might regret saying this down the road but I’m kind of hoping time slows down a bit. There’s just so much to do!

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Hope you’re having a good week – thank you so much for reading and following!

Ever since we announced our pregnancy I’ve gotten a lot of questions about if we know the gender. I mentioned in this post, but we did a blood test back in September and actually found out then. I did a poll on IG stories the other day asking what you thought we were having and the results came back an even split. Exactly the same number of votes for a girl and same for a boy. What are the odds?! We plan to spill the beans soon… but first I thought it would be fun to test out some gender predicting old wives tales.

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Sickness

If you have morning sickness or nausea it’s most likely a girl. I haven’t had any… but I didn’t with Crosby either.

Results: BOY

Baby Heart Rate

Under 140 bpm means you’re having a boy and above 140 means girl. This babies heart rate has kind of been all over the place… sometimes above and sometimes below. The last ultrasound it was 138, so we’ll go with that.

Results: BOY

Salty vs. Sweet Cravings

Salty cravings mean boy and sweet means girl. At first I just wanted junk food… both salty and sweet. Now I’d say it’s mostly sweet… I could eat chocolate, peanut butter and sour candy all day.

Results: GIRL

Carrying High vs. Low

Girls are said to be high and boys are low. It’s kind of hard to tell, but after seeing these pics I think I’m carrying high.

Results: GIRL

Chinese Gender Chart

There are a few different versions online. I went off of this one where you enter your lunar age and lunar month of conception.

Results: GIRL

Ring Test

Tie your ring around a strand of your hair or a string, lie down and hang it over your belly. If the ring moves in a circular motion, it’s a girl. If it moves in a back-and-forth motion, it’s a boy.

Results: GIRL

Eye Vain

Pull down your eyelid and see if you have a “V” or “Y” shaped vein in the bottom of your eyeball. If you have it on the left side, it’s a girl. Or on the right side, boy.

Results: GIRL

Ring over Palm 

Place your ring on a strand of your hair. Tap in down into your left palm three times. If the ring moves left to right, it’s a boy and circles, it’s a girl. Once it stops, tap 3 times again. Continue to do this until the ring doesn’t move. It’s gives you how many children you will have in the order of their gender.

Results: BOY

Clumsy vs. Graceful

If your clumsy you’re having a boy and if you’re graceful it’s a girl. I haven’t noticed being more clumsy than normal.

Results: GIRL

Hair

If your hair is thick and glossy, it’s a boy. If it’s dull and limp, it’s a girl.

Results: BOY

Total: 4 for Boy and 6 for Girl = GIRL

Check back next week to see if these were accurate. 🙂

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Thanks for reading – have you done any of these silly tests?