I find a lot of the bump fashion advice kind of annoying. I am constantly being told that I can get away with not wearing maternity items. I simply need to wear loose fitting clothes or size up and I’ll look fabulous. I call bulls!#% on the whole thing! I’m sure this works for some women who are already quite slender and gain only a wee bit in their tummy. This is not me. I’m got curvy bits to begin…
Maternity
With just a couple of weeks until my due date, I am overjoyed that the big day is almost here. It’s hard to believe I’m at the end of my pregnancy. It really has gone by fast. One thing I won’t miss are the comments from total strangers. It is amazing what people say to you when you’re expecting. At first I was able to brush it off and laugh most comments away. Now, I just want to tell…
At only 5 weeks until my due date (where has the time gone???) I definitely feel myself slowing down. I’m not venturing off too far on my own, I think I’ve attended the last of events for now, and I’m now busy nesting (and resting when I can). Lately even the simplest things like getting dressed in the morning or putting on my shoes leave me short of breath and needing a nap. Working from home is such a…
This season I’m all about neutral tones and pieces that are easy to mix and match. True, not as inspired and interesting as I would normally go for, but stretching my wardrobe is a must right now. Items like this cute polka dot sweater add a bit of personality while still being extremely comfortable. (Comfort is essential at this stage of my pregnancy. I can’t believe I only have 7 weeks until my due date.) A bit of…
Jersey is a fabric that is notoriously casual. Lately, it has been my go-to fabric. It’s comfortable, breathable, and most importantly stretchy. Most maternity wear seems to come in jersey and it can be easy to feel a bit schlepy (my word). To avoid feeling like I’m out in my PJ’s, I’ve been choosing items in richer tones for Fall…or upcoming Fall. I find the right accessories can elevate my look too. I have had this floral necklace for…