Dressing the Bump

Top:  Old Navy ~ the best pregnancy tanks, Skirt:  Jen's Pirate Booty ~ on sale!, Shoes:  J.Crew (also here ~ on sale!), Bag:  Mar Y Sol (also here, here,) Bracelets:  Tory Burch (old, similar here) and c/o Gold & Gray, Sunnies:  Ray-Ban

Sharing what could possibly be my last maternity look today as I am a mere NINE DAYS from my due date and our baby girl could make her appearance any time now.

As much as I will miss being pregnant, dressing for pregnancy is definitely not as easy as it may appear. With my body changing shape on what seemed to be a weekly basis, coming up with outfits to wear to the office each and every day definitely presented a challenge for me.

As I mentioned a few months ago, I entered into this with the attitude that 'I'll never wear maternity clothes'. That thought quickly disappeared as I realized that many of my regular clothes no longer fit ~ not like slightly too tight, more like not a prayer of pulling them off with my growing belly.

Once I realized that investing in some maternity-wear was absolutely necessary, I knew that I wanted to make my pregnancy pieces go a long way. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on clothes that I would only need once {maybe twice ~ wink} again in my life.

I decided maternity basics were the way to go, and rather than shopping at your typical maternity stores {which in my opinion are a bit pricy}, I shopped mainly at H&M and Old Navy.

On top of that, I purchased some non-maternity pieces that I could wear during pregnancy and afterward, such as this dress, and this one.

Once it started to get warm I was able to don my non-maternity maxi dresses ~ by far my favorite thing to wear during my third trimester.

Hope this post is helpful to all mommies-to-be out there ~ wishing everyone a wonderful week!

Big Red

Dress:  Pink Stitch (here in many colors), Bag:  Mar Y Sol ~ on sale! (also here), Sandals:  Loeffler Randall (also here), Sunnies:  Ray-Ban

I've been living in maxi dresses lately. Definitely the most comfortable garment for me to be wearing on these 80+ degree days.

This red number might be my all time favorite. It's so light and flowy and definitely provides ample room for my still growing bump.

Less than four weeks to go...

Happy Monday everyone!

Striped Maxi Dress

Dress:  Forever 21 (identical for only $12!), Bag:  Unknown ~ thinking of adding some DIY pompoms! (LOVE this similar option, also here), Sandals:  H&M (similar here), Fedora:  Urban Outfitters (old, but similar option here), Sunnies:  Forever 21 (lusting over these)

Just a simple striped maxi that I wore yesterday for a beautiful Mother's Day celebration. Yes, I realize that the horizontal stripes may not have been the most slimming choice, but these days I'm all about comfort (can you detect how swollen my feet/ankles are?!?)

Despite the swelling I feel great! My due date is now just one month away, and I'm more excited than ever to meet my baby girl.

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!

Got Chucks On...

 

Dress:  Leith {not a maternity dress}, Jacket:  Madewell, Sneakers:  Converse, Bag:  Mansur Gavriel (also here), Sunnies:  Ray-Ban

 

...with no Saint Laurent (sorry Bruno!)

Before my pregnancy, you would probably catch me in sneakers maybe once a year. 

Now that I'm well into my third trimester, sneakers are my best friend. 

These classic Cons do the trick ~ comfortable and they add the perfect pop of color.

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!

My Baby Shower

Sharing some pictures today from my baby shower which was this past Saturday. I can't thank my mother, mother-in-law, sister-in-laws, and nieces enough for throwing the most beautiful shower I've ever seen. 

It was the perfect day, and I feel so blessed that my closest family and friends were there to shower my baby girl {who officially has a better wardrobe and shoe game than I do}.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful week!

Blue Picket Fence

Dress:  c/o Sheinside, Bag:  C.Wonder (love this similar option), Shoes:  J.Crew (old, similar here), Bracelets:  c/o Gold & Gray, Sunnies:  Forever 21 (similar)

I couldn't resist snapping some pictures in front of this blue picket fence in Folly Beach.

Such a great take on the traditional white picket fence.

You'll have to excuse my severely swollen ankles ~ the heat + walking around the Folly Beach festival for an hour did my poor puppies in!

Happy Monday everyone!

Southern Nights

Dress:  c/o Sheinside, Bag:  C.Wonder (old, LOVE this similar alternative), Sandals:  J.Crew, Bracelet:  c/o Sorrelli, Nails:  OPI "Cajun Shrimp"

 

Happy Monday readers! I'm back and feeling refreshed, lightly tanned, and ready to face the work week.

 

 

My husband and I spent the week in Folly Beach, South Carolina with his family ~ a beach community about 25 minutes outside of Charleston. It was our last getaway before our little girl comes, so I guess you could consider it our 'babymoon'.

 

 

The weather was absolutely perfect ~ 85 and sunny every day ~ so hopefully we brought some warmer temps home with us to NJ.

 

Just two months before baby Royle arrives, and although I have a LOT to do in preparation, I couldn't be more eager to meet her!

 

Hope everyone has a wonderful week!

Spring Sparkle In My Step

Coat:  J.Crew (old, similar here, also here), Dress (non-maternity):  c/o Nora Gardner, Bag:  Etsy (old, similar here), Shoes:  Zara (old, loving this similar option), Earrings, Ring, and Bracelet:  c/o Sorrelli ~ use code CLASSCOUT20 for 20% off of their entire site now through 4/30/15!

I'm back and getting bigger by the week! We are now in the home stretch (I'm 28 weeks), and I couldn't be more excited for my beautiful baby girl to arrive.

Dressing is becoming quite the challenge these days as now ALL of my regular tops are cropped, and my non-maternity bottoms do not have a prayer. 

I was thrilled to receive this simple, sophisticated dress from Nora Gardner. It's perfect for work and any upcoming events that I have to attend. Best part is it's not a maternity dress so I'll definitely be able to wear it post-pregnancy! 

{Although Nora will be adding some baby bump friendly styles to her store at 47th and Lexington coming in April}.

I jazzed up my look with these gorgeous earrings, ring and bracelet thanks to Sorrelli ~ accessories are my best friends these days because they work no matter how big the belly gets! 

If all of the above weren't exciting enough, the polar vortex known as NJ is finally beginning to thaw. I've seen grass (and by grass I mean lifeless muddy patches of ground) for the first time in months!

Hope everyone has a wonderful week!

A Worthy Investment

Coat:  Zara (old, similar here), Dress:  Anthropologie (old, similar here, here), Bag:  Mansur Gavriel (also loving the backpack), Boots:  Stuart Weitzman, Sunnies:  Ray-Ban

These boots are my winter wardrobe rescue. My husband gave them to me for my birthday, and I basically wear them every other day.

Not only are they extremely comfortable, but they keep my legs super warm {a major bonus this winter since it's been the coldest since the 1930's}. Also, between all of the ice and my growing belly throwing off my balance, flats are a must these days. 

These boots have probably paid for themselves 5x over. 

If you're thinking of buying a pair, definitely a worthy investment in my book.

On another note, hop on over to my Instagram this week to enter a fabulous giveaway with Gold and Gray  Jewelry.

Happy Monday everyone!

Surprise!

Cardigan coat:  c/o Sheinside, Sweater:  Gap (old, similar here), Jeans:  H&M maternity (non-maternity version here, also love this pair), Bag:  3.1 Phillip Lim, Shoes:  Madewell (old, love this similar alternative), Hat:  Anthropologie (sold out in cream, similar here)

If you've been thinking I've been looking a bit rounder in my mid-section these days, you are absolutely correct.

Our baby girl is due to arrive in June and we could not be happier. After a long journey filled with many ups and downs, we feel extremely blessed. I'm 21 weeks along and have had a wonderful pregnancy thus far. 

For a second little surprise, scroll down to find out who won my Bip & Bop giveaway.

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Congrats Prasert! I will be contacting you shortly. Thank you everyone for entering, and stay tuned for another fabulous giveaway coming soon!