Attire: Gap Maternity: Jeans (yes, these are a 12 Ankle) H&M: Purple print cotton top, silver necklaces B.P. for Nordstrom: Black leather heeled sandals Silver cuff and hoops Hair: Second day Jonathan Silky Dirt to smooth and separate Beauty: Cover Girl: Smoothers tinted moisturizer in Light/Medium, LashBlast waterproof mascara in Very Black Maybelline: Brow powder… Continue Reading Tuesday
When ordering maternity clothes, a basic rule of thumb is to order your pre-maternity size. This doesn’t always work – I am ordering items in Medium (though I haven’t worn a medium item since freshman year of college) and though I was a 12 petite pre-baby, I am ordering 10s, 12s and 14s and finding… Continue Reading Not all Pregnant Women Are Created Equal
Attire: New York and Company: Teal jersey dress, teal and gold scarf Twisted Silver: Gold bracelet Ann Taylor: Gold hoops Lands End: Gold Sandals Hair: Washed and conditioned Matrix Curl.Life Conditioning Milk Air dry (as you can see still wet at time of picture) Beauty: Philosophy: The Supernatural Color Correctors in Light Cargo: Matte BeachBlush… Continue Reading Monday
Swimming is one of the best exercises for pregnant women, and nothing is more enjoyable than a weekend at the beach or pool with friends or family. Thing is, maternity bathing suits are often unflattering, or terribly expensive. Where can a woman find a well-made, flattering and supportive suit that doesn’t cost an arm and… Continue Reading Maternity Fashion Review – Liz Lange for Target Tankini
Sorry for not posting yesterday – I left my camera at work so didn’t get any pictures of my outfit. Nothing terribly exciting – white tank, my teal linen jacket from Ann Taylor, black trousers. Hair was straightened. Attire: Old Navy: Black matte jersey wrap dress Limited: Purple and silver necklace Silver hoops and cuff… Continue Reading Thursday
Oh yeah baby, what ya’ll have all been waiting for – actual maternity clothing!!! Last night I got home from a tour of a birthing center and there was a box from Target. I needed a bathing suit and the halter tankini from Liz Lange for Target has gotten great ratings as attractive and not… Continue Reading Tuesday
Big thanks to reader Tara Incognita for this dress! Yes, it is the one you mentioned in the June 27th post’s comments – got it in red and teal and used that 30% coupon (also in the comments)and it worked! Thanks so much! Attire: New York and Company: Red knit dress Lands End: Gold sandals… Continue Reading Monday
Over the past couple of years, camis (camisoles, tanks, shells) have become a staple in most women’s wardrobes. Balancing sheer, low-cut or flowing styles with female curves and the desire for modesty/looking appropriate at work has caused these to be a must-have in a multitude of colors. A nude colored second-skin camisole is a lifesaver… Continue Reading The Case for Camis
Ah forgive me, pregnancy brain and I didn’t even realize I didn’t post until about 8pm last night! Can I just say how much I am loving the fancy new cable? No crappy summer television! We have been watching the second season of The Tudors (saw the first season after a friend recommended it and… Continue Reading Wednesday and Thursday