Neon and Stripes

If there's a rule that pregnant women should stay away from stripes then I clearly have broken it many times throughout my pregnancy.  Not only stripes but bright pink neon stripes that scream huge hormonal lady coming your way!

I had a doctor's appointment yesterday and everything is right on track.  Little man is measuring well and all the symptoms I described to my doctor are "normal."  Apparently, running out of air just walking from the couch to my bed is completely normal.  Good news!

Linking up with T+J Designs today!

Shirt: Loft  /  Blazer Vest: Banana Republic  /  Skirt: Motherhood Maternity  /  Shoes: Ann Taylor  /  Bag: London Fog  /  Necklace: Forever 21

Milking It

Even though this light cardi is navy blue, I was feeling a lot like Barney this day.  I'd catch a glimpse of myself in a mirror or reflection and think "Whoa! I'm huge!"  My husband will sweetly remind me that I'm pregnant but, I'm not gonna lie, I milk the pregnancy card when I'm pigging out.  This was the conversation that took place last week between me and my husband:

Him: What do you need from Publix (Supermarket)?

Me: Apples and Nutella

Him: You don't need Nutella.  We have half of a bottle left and an unopened one in the cabinet.

Me: No, I need Nutella.

Him: You have two jars left.

Me: Nope.  I ate them both.

Him: Oh...are you sure?  I checked last week and they were both there.

Me: Not anymore.  Get me Nutella.

Him: Alright...okay, I'm thinking and it was definitely just three days ago that I saw both jars in the cabinet.

Me: GET ME MORE NUTELLA!

Dress: Target Maternity  /  Sweater: Forever21  /  Shoes: Steve Madden 'Vegass'  /  Necklace: Banana Republic

Casual Stripes

 Jacket: Forever 21  /  Dress: Old Navy  /  Shoes: Tory Burch  /  Handbag: Louis Vuitton

I loved this outfit on Franziska of Franish so I decided to recreate it preggo style.  In December, I purchased a bunch of maternity clothes (before my shopping ban) and since I had no clue on sizing, I ended up purchasing items that are currently too big on me--like this dress.  It was only $4.00 though so I'm not too upset and I know I will eventually grow into it.  I probably should have tried things on in the store but (a) doing anything productive during my first trimester was a bust and (b) I'm lazy. 

Bump Style with DCinStyle

Words cannot express how excited I am about collaborating with Elena of DCinStyle today.  I've been an admirer of her art and blog for awhile.  She's so amazingly talented and created the art work above based on our photos.  This print is definitely going in my baby's nursery! 

Elena is also pregnant so we decided to both incorporate patterns and colors into our bump style for this collaboration!  I encourage you to visit Elena's blog so you can see how super talented she is and such a cute mommy to be!    

Dress: Old Navy  /  Sweater: Kohls  /  Shoes: Sole Society  /  Necklace: Forever 21

Here's Elena's Look:

Check out Elena's post here!

Out of Element

Shirt: Old Navy  /  Shirt: Forever 21  /  Pants: Gap Maternity  /  Shoes: DSW  /  Handbag: Marc by Marc Jacobs

This past Saturday, my husband, mom, and I ventured out to Buy Buy Baby.  That store is crazy!  It's literally a Bed Bath and Beyond but just baby stuff.  I was so overwhelmed and out of my element.  I've never been very good at buying anything for children and even worse buying things for boys.  I had fun looking at the little toys and clothes but when I realized how many things a baby actually needs, my mind got scrambled.  Just being honest :-/  I realized that I need to do more research but thankfully I've got some time.

Love Is All You Need

Sweater: Forever 21  /  Shirt: J Crew  /  Skirt: Motherhood Maternity  /  Shoes: Stuart Weitzman  /  Handbag: Chanel  /  Accessories: J Crew, Ebay, Stella and Dot, David Yurman

Happy Valentine's Day!  I wore this outfit on Sunday and thought how Valentinesy it looked then I remembered that Valentine's Day was today!  Oops, pregnancy brain.  So I'll be wearing this again since only like two people saw me on Sunday.  Does anyone else do that?  

Today is extra special because, fingers crossed, we find out the baby's gender at our appointment this morning!!!!!!!!  I'm so excited I can barely stand it!  I've been reading online how some women drink Mountain Dew or something really sugary to make sure the baby is alert during the appointment.  I'm going to play it safe with some orange juice and hope for the best.  I have a feeling it's going to be a boy but will be very happy either way!

Weekend Errands

These are my new maternity jeans.  I banned myself from shopping but these were purchased with a gift card I received for Christmas.  Back to the main topic though - maternity bottoms.  Seriously, how will I ever go back to normal pants, jeans, or skirts?  Maternity bottoms are the most comfortable things EVER.  I'm not kidding.  I don't even care if the maternity band shows - that band is magical.  My favorite pencil skirts for work are from J Crew but, unfortunately, they don't have a maternity line.  I would love to know if anyone knows where I can find colorful maternity skirts!  I think I would cheat on my ban if I could find them...shhhhhh...

Sweater: J Crew  /  Tank: Gap  /  Jeans: Maternity Gap  /  Shoes: MIA  /  Handbag: Louis Vuitton Neverfull GM  /  Jewelry: Forever 21, David Yurman

Berry Lines

Excluding a dress I accidentally purchased from the maternity section this summer, this sweater is my very first maternity purchase.  Even though this sweater was in the Gap Maternity section, I don't really see what makes it "maternity."  It fits a little looser and longer so those are the only differences I see.  In regards to maternity clothes, I only want to buy essentials and maybe a shirt or two that doesn't fit the "essential" mold.  However, I work every day from 8:30-who knows when so I'm realizing that my idea of just buying three things may not be realistic.

We took these photos early morning Saturday and it was super foggy which is why the pictures are sort of blueish.  These were also the only non blurry pictures...photographer/husband fail!  We were on our way out to go car shopping which my husband says was his "push" present.  He CLEARLY does not understand the concept of who receives a "push" present :-)

Sweater: Gap {non-Maternity}  /  Shirt: Forever 21  /  Jeans: Old Navy     

Shoes: Me Too  /  Handbag: Rebecca Minkoff  /  Jewelry: Ebay

Most Used

I remember thinking, "how often will I really wear a polka dot chambray top?"  Well, apparently lots and lots of times.  My Old Navy polka dot chambray top is definitely one of my most used items.  I love when I use a piece of clothing over and over again because I feel it was worth it.  At almost, $20 or so, this shirt is not only worth it but a great price as well.

Thank you so much for all your congratulations and well wishes on yesterday's post!  My husband and I are so excited about this new journey.  Yesterday, we had an ultrasound and saw the heart beating for the first time...heart melted...

Sweater: F21  /  Shirt: Old Navy  /  Pants: Loft  /  Shoes: Sole Society 'Kelly'  /  Handbag: Coach  /  Necklace: C Wonder

Daze Off

My husband and I had the day off yesterday except we didn't know it and worked anyhow.  Clueless we are, I tell ya.  I never said I was perfect :-)

Jacket: Forever 21  /  Shirt: Old Navy  /  Scarf: Missoni for Target  /  Jeans: American Eagle  /  Handbag: London Fog  /  Shoes: Tory Burch  /  Jewelry: J Crew, David Yurman, Stella and Dot

Goodbye October

 

Is it possibly the last week in October?  No.  Not possible.  Fall has finally just arrived in Florida. It was laundry day so baggy clothes it was to run errands.  I'm thinking of those of you up north, especially my little sister and family...please stay safe!

Shirt: The Limited  /  Jeans: American Eagle  /  Shoes: C Label Hudson 10  /  Handbag: Rebecca Minkoff 'Mini Mac'  /  Jewelry: David Yurman, J Crew, Forever 21

Distractions

To say I get distracted easily is an understatement.  It was extremely hard to not watch the golfers mainly because I  had no idea people golf at 7 p.m.  I don't mean to offend but I don't golf and right after I took these pictures I threw on my XXXXXL pajamas because that's what I do at 7 p.m.  To each their own, right?  Happy Weekend!

Sweater: Forever 21  /  Shirt: The Limited  /  Skirt: J Crew  /  Shoes: Aldo 'Lillig'  /  Jewelry: David Yurman, Stella and Dot  /  Handbag: Coach

Sweet Everythings

I'm going to be sweet and sappy today...doesn't happen often.  Here goes.  My husband and I have been married for two years but together 12 1/2 years.  We, also, work at the same law firm.  Because we have been together for so long and spend a lot of time together, it takes a lot to surprise one another.  Last week, my husband came along to one of my hearings that was out of town.  The hearing took the whole day and I was exhausted.  On the drive back home, he says to me that he didn't know what kind of mood I would be in and then he hands me his Iphone.  Confused, I turn his screen on and see a shopbop invoice for this lovely Rebecca Minkoff bag!

I've been drooling over this bag for so long and seeing it on the oh so stylish Noelle of Beautygirl24 in this gray color solidified that I really wanted this bag.  I over think every purchase I make but my husband is impulsive.  This time, it worked in my favor because I am so in love with this bag!  It's the perfect size, color, and so versatile (straps are changeable).  What I love most about it, is that my husband bought it for me and after all this time together, he can still surprise me :-)

Sweater: Kohls  /  Shirt: Forever 21  /  Skirt: Loft  /  Handbag: Rebecca Minkoff 'Mini Mac'  /  Shoes: Me Too 'Patty'  /  Jewelry: J Crew, Stella and Dot, David Yurman

Sunny Evenings

These bright sunny evenings are throwing me for a loop lately.  After a long day at the office, I can't wait until I can get into my comfy pjs, throw a big blanket over me and either watch some tv or catch up with some blogs.  However, the sun shining so brightly through my windows makes me think that maybe I shouldn't start to wind down so early even though it's 7:00 p.m.  Then again, working the long hours then leaving work when it's still bright out has its perks.  I digress...

Sweater: The Limited  /  Shirt: The Limited  /  Skirt: Loft  /  Shoes: Tory Burch  /  Bag: Forever 21  /  Jewelry: J Crew, Stella and Dot, David Yurman, Forever 21

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy!

Blog Skip and a Hop

Sweater: Banana Republic  /  Skirt: Banana Republic  /  Tank: Gap  /  Belt: Forever 21  /  Clutch: Coach  /  Sunglasses: Dior  /  Shoes: Me Too 'Patty'  /  Jewelry: Kate Spade 'Mrs' Necklace, J Crew, David Yurman

On Tuesday, I guest posted on Schnelle!  If you haven't read it yet, I'd love for you to stop by and say hi :-)

I'm also linking up with Long Distance Loving for the Friday's Fancies outfit crush!  This outfit was inspired by an outfit I saw on, surprise surprise, Pinterest ;-)

Cold Hearted Snake

I think my mirror memorized the lyrics and dance moves to 'Cold Hearted Snake' seen as though I gave the mirror a concert to it a million times.  Anywho, I'm linking up today with Marionberry Style and this month's challenge was animal print.  I have my fair share of leopard print but this is the only snakeskin print I own.  I feel very fancy pants skirts in this...see what I did there...I crack myself up :-)  Also linking up with The Pleated Poppy!

Sweater: JC Penney  /  Skirt: The Limited  /  Shoes: Ann Taylor  /  Sunglasses: Dior  /  Clutch: Coach  /  Jewelry: J Crew, Ebay, Forever 21, Stella & Dot, David Yurman

Farmer's Market Breakfast

Putting this post together, I realized that everything I wore, head to toe mostly, was from Target.  I told my husband about this discovery and his response, "that'll be my favorite post of all time."  Oh boy...

Saturday morning, my husband and I walked around the Village Farmer's Market and had breakfast at my favorite breakfast restaurant.  Simple kind of morning but it made me realize how much I love where I live and how much I enjoy days like these.  The Gators beat Tennessee so it was a nice lil Florida Saturday :-)

Shirt: Target  /  Shorts: Target (on sale for $5!)  /  Belt: Target  /  Shoes: Target (on sale in stores for $9!)  /  Handbag: Coach 'Kristin'  /  Sunglasses: Chanel  /  Jewelry: Target (watch), Elizabeth Cole, J Crew, David Yurman, Forever 21

Currently Craving

Gap  / Old Navy  /  Gap  /  Forever 21

J Crew  /  Forever 21  /  Gap  /  Forever 21

Essie 'Mesmerize'  /  Christie Martin  /  Seychelles 'Pansy'  /  Helloberry  /  Mango

Hubby, if you're reading this, some of these items have strangely appeared at our front door in a box...so weird?  It must have been the dog shopping while we're at work... ;-)