What I'm wearing...top: Forever 21, denim: Simply Vera Wang (similar), heels: Forever 21 (similar), leopard clutch: Forever 21, necklace: Target, bracelet: Target, watch: Anne Klein (similar)
Side ruching of any kind is a pregnant woman's best friend! This top from Forever 21 isn't a maternity top but still fits perfectly because of the side ruching! Tops like this that you may already have in your wardrobe are perfect for extending the scope of your maternity wear! At this stage in the game, it's all about finding what fits!
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What I'm wearing...sundress: Kohl's (similar), heels: Charlotte Russe (similar), watch: Anne Klein (similar), necklace: Lia Sophia, gold bracelet: Kohl's (similar)
There's nothing easier than a simple sundress for summer! They are light weight and comfortable, and you can just through one on and go! There's no matching or pairing involved, the sundress is just a one piece look that makes getting dressed in the morning a breeze! My wardrobe is filled with little numbers like this and they are sure to be in heavy rotation this summer!
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What I'm wearing...dress: Mossimo (Target), heels: Charlotte Russe (similar), necklace: Lia Sophia, watch: Anne Klein (similar)
Yep! That's right! We are so happy to announce that we are expecting a little BOY!! I have to say, it came as quite a shock! For some reason I always thought I would have all girls. For the last three and a half years our house has been all pink and princesses, so this is going to be a big change for us! I'm looking forward to redecorating the nursery and creating a new "big girl" room for my daughter. There is a lot more blue in our future and we couldn't be more excited about it! Only more good things to come!
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What I'm wearing...peplum top: Elle (Kohl's) (similar), skirt: Charlotte Russe (similar), heels: Charlotte Russe (similar), clutch: Dana Buchman, statement necklace: Charlotte Russe (similar), watch: Michael Kors (similar), bow bracelet: Lia Sophia
At 16 weeks pregnant today, I'm nowhere near transitioning into full blown maternity clothes yet. However, trying to find clothes that both fit and flatter at this point is starting to become challenging. Enter the peplum top! We've been using peplums to hide unsightly lumps and bumps for some time now, so why not apply the same principle to a baby bump! When paired with an elastic waist skirt like I did here, it makes for the perfect combination of comfortable and flattering. Although I might not be ready for it yet, I look forward to sharing some of my favorite maternity lines in the near future. The current designs and styles have come a long way from the frumpy frocks of the past, making it more possible for us stylish mommies to stay cute throughout our whole pregnancy! Stay tuned!
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What I'm wearing...top: Apt. 9 (Kohl's), maxi skirt: Lily Rose , sandals: Tory Burch, bag: c/o Charlotte Russe (similar)
Maxi skirts are a great summer staple for every wardrobe. They're cute, casual and comfortable! Let's face it, at this stage in my pregnancy, anything with an elastic waist has been my best friend! You can pretty much expect me to be living in these types of flowy frocks for the rest of the summer! Happy hump day everyone!
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What I'm wearing...dress: Asos, heels: Steven by Steve Madden (only available in this color), acrylic clutch: Forever 21 (similar)
This is my look that I wore to our friend's wedding over the weekend! It was a beautiful ceremony overlooking the ocean here in CT. Over the years, I've been to a lot of weddings and I think the concept of proper wedding attire etiquette is often overlooked.
I think one of the most widely known fashion rules that still holds true today is, DON'T wear white to a wedding! The bride should be the only one wearing white on her wedding day, but surprisingly there are a vast number of people who have never heard of this rule! I take this rule a bit further and I exclude beige, nude, off white, or even a light silver. The idea here is that you don't want to upstage the bride! Think darker jewel tones for winter weddings and lighter pastels and florals for spring and summer weddings. When in doubt, you can never go wrong with the little black dress!
Beyond color choice, I also try to stay away from anything too flashy. Save the dress with the all over sequins or rhinestones for the next time you go out with your girlfriends on the town! Also, if you have a rocking body, that's awesome, but try to stay away from anything too revealing. Low cut necklines and high cut hemlines are never a good idea to wear to a wedding!
Don't get me wrong here ladies, I'm not saying you have to choose a dress that's boring or frumpy. I want you to feel good about yourself and I certainly don't want you to just blend in. I think that if you keep the colors, patterns and lines both classic and simple, you can't go wrong!
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What I'm wearing...dress: So (Kohl's), heels: Jennifer Lopez (similar), bag: Jessica Simpson, necklace: Burlington Coat Factory, watch: Michele
Happy Memorial Day everyone! I hope you all had a happy and fun long weekend with family and friends!
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What I'm wearing...ombre maxi dress: Lauren Conrad (Kohl's), heels: Zara (similar), leopard clutch: Forever 21 (similar), necklace: J Crew (similar), bracelets: Kohl's (similar)
How dreamy is this new ombre maxi dress by Lauren Conrad from Kohl's?! The material is so soft and comfortable and I love how the lining extends all the way to the floor. When dressed up, like I did here, this maxi would be perfect to wear to a summer wedding. Pair it with a flat sandal and a denim jacket instead, and you're ready for a fun backyard barbecue! Summer dresses that pull double duty are always a good investment! I hope everyone is having a great week so far!
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What I'm wearing...dress: Mossimo (Target) (similar)
What's been hiding under all those flowy tops and baggy sweaters over the past few weeks? The bump! My husband and I are very happy to announce that our family of three will soon become four in November! If you're a loyal reader and you've noticed that my posts have been less consistent lately, this is why. Between the exhaustion and sickness that come along with the first stages of pregnancy, I found it very difficult to get motivated. Now that I'm well into my second trimester, I'm finally starting to feel like myself again! I'm looking forward to sharing this journey with you over the next few months, and to the challenge of styling this ever growing belly! I hope that you all continue to follow along and track my progress, but more importantly, I hope I can serve as some kind of inspiration to all you stylish expecting mommies out there!
P.S. It's such a relief to finally let this little bump out of hiding!!
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