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Happy April! I can’t believe it’s baby month! I’m due exactly two weeks from today, so it could happen any minute now. Insane! I keep thinking how Crosby was born 11 days early and wondering if baby brother will follow suit. I’m fine with him taking another week or so. Anyway, we’ve been having the best spring weather. I went back for this dress in yellow and am so happy I did.
sunglasses, cardigan c/o, dress (also have it in blue), purse, similar wedges
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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.
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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 …
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
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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.
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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
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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.
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What day is it? Is anyone else in a post-Christmas fog? The days between Christmas and New Years always seem to blend into a weird haze and I never really know what to do with myself. This year I’m being lazy and productive… the best of both worlds. Jeff’s been cleaning out the garage and once he finishes that we’ll be tackling the guest room. But let’s move on to what I’m wearing.
sunglasses, dress c/o (also here), similar shoes
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This is the second time I’ve been pregnant around the holidays and it’s interesting. In some ways it’s really great, like indulging in all the yummy food that’s around this time of year. Wearing all the cozy layers – sweaters, jackets, etc. But it comes with challenges too… always being the designated driver and trying to figure out what to wear to a holiday party when all you want is to sit on your couch in your PJ’s. I think I found the answer to the what to wear part. This velour jumpsuit is just as comfortable as pajamas, but looks super chic. It’s not maternity, but definitely has enough give to work with a bump. Perfect for pregs AND regs.
jacket c/o, jumpsuit c/o, similar clutch, similar heels
Happy Monday! After today there are only 4 more Monday’s in 2018. How insane is that?! A couple weeks ago I noticed the trees in our neighborhood dropping leaves like crazy. And obviously this is something to get excited about since we live in Orange County and aren’t that used to seeing. Crosby and I put on our coziest sweaters and headed out to play in the leaves. My pink cowl neck sweater from BB Dakota is under $100 and also comes in black. It’s so soft and kind of feels like wearing a bathrobe… not mad at that.
on me: sunglasses, sweater c/o, jeans, booties
on Crosby: sweatshirt, leggings, shoes c/o
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