Author: Alison Gary

Attire: Jones New York Sport: Black tee shirt dress Gap: Black leather belt B.P. for Nordstrom: Black heeled sandals Silver cuff and hoops Hair: Second day Brushed out, pulled back bangs with two “contour clips” (those tension clamp-like barettes) Matrix Sleek.Look hairspray used while fluffing out hair for volume and control Beauty: Cover Girl: Smoothers… Continue Reading Thursday

Attack of the baby brain yesterday! Left my keys at work when I left to grab lunch and needed the receptionist to let me into the office. Then I got 3/4 of the way home on the Metro and realized I again left my keys in my office. Problem is this time I then didn’t… Continue Reading Wednesday

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