outfit post
June 25, 2018
Travel Style: Baby Wearing About Town
Baby wearing has become one of my favorite things. I just love being able to hold Austin and feel connected with him. I have a bit of an obsession now with my Wildbird ring sling. It's so easy to use and lightweight enough to travel around with. The sling came in hand throughout our trip. It is light weight enough to throw at the bottom of the stroller since Austin usually has enough of being wheeled around in his stroller and wants to be held. Plus it was great to have him in a sling while we ate lunch and dinner. I love that he's able to look around and take in the outside world...it's also one of his favorite napping spot. I always get so many compliments on my ring sling, but I received a lot while out in Charleston. I love being able to support small independent shops like Wildbird. So if you're a mama or papa I highly suggest take a peek at them.
June 20, 2018
Travel Style: Pocket Full of Sunshine
Minus the hot weather and sunshine, the other thing I really loved about Charleston was the colorful buildings everywhere. The pastel colored buildings weren't only limited to just Rainbow Row but could be found pretty much everywhere in Charleston. We stayed in the French Quarter so it was easy to find some pops of colors...as well as fun art work on sides of buildings.
Top: Motherhood (nursing top!) | Shorts: Denim coLab (similar styles here, here and here) | Sandals: Old Navy | Bag: Pottery Barn Kids | Sunglasses: Forever21
June 18, 2018
Travel Style: Rainbow Row
Dress: C&C California via TJ Maxx | Bralette: Aerie | Sandals: Old Navy | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Sunglasses: Forever21
May 7, 2018
Mom Style: Nursing Friendly Dresses
I'm currently exclusively breastfeeding which means strategically picking out clothes that would work for both me and my baby. With that said I don't want to compromise on my style...Plus it's finally warm out which means cute spring/summer dresses. So I've been trying out different styles that are nursing friendly. Here's a mix of nursing dresses and nursing friendly dresses.
NURSING DRESSES:
I had bought this Hello Miz Maternity dress while still pregnant but never got to wear it while pregnant, but have worn it a couple of times now post. I love that it has the lift up access which makes it easy and quick for nursing. I do however wish I sized up, I don't think my pregnant belly would have even fit into this dress. I bought a small and should have went with a medium. Advice, if you go with this dress size up!
SHOP SIMILAR STYLES: A Pea in the Pod, Destination Maternity, ASOS, Motherhood, Everly Grey
Pinkblush hands down has been my favorite maternity shop. Cute, affordable, and functional...what more could you want from a boutique? I had gotten this dress with the summer in mind, I mean hello Hawaiian print! The cross function of this dress works perfectly for nursing the little one, plus it looks good pregnant and post pregnancy.
SHOP SIMILAR STYLES: Target, Lilac Clothing, Hello Miz Maternity
NURSING FRIENDLY STYLES:
I have spent a lot of time online window shopping while nursing Austin since I was excited about buying some new post pregnancy clothing. Except I had to keep in mind my new mom duties, which includes nursing friendly pieces. So with that in mind I looked for dresses that are button downed, criss crossed front, or looser top.
This Lulu's dress is probably my summer favorite. I love the boho loose feel to it. It's one of those throw on and go dresses. I also love that it looks good with a bralette, which is important as since you know milk leaks.
SHOP SIMILAR STYLES: Forever21, Shein, Shoptiques, Love Stitch
Button down front dresses are also another convenient style for nursing. Allowing easy access to the boobies without any hassle. Luckily, I already had a couple of these style dresses in my wardrobe which included this denim shirt dress from Madewell (similar styles here, here, and here). Shirt dresses are also perfect for going back to work, since another thing to consider if pumping (if you continue to breastfeed).
SHOP MORE SHIRT DRESSES: Madewell, BCBGeneration, Urban Outfitters, Free People
I know it's been awhile but as I adapt to the mom life I'm hoping to update the blog more often as well as bring you more post to help moms and moms to be! Leave me a note with what you would like to see.
NURSING DRESSES:
Jacket: c/o POOF | Dress: Hello Miz Maternity | Sneakers: H&M | Bag: Pottery Barn Kids | Sunglasses: Forever21
I had bought this Hello Miz Maternity dress while still pregnant but never got to wear it while pregnant, but have worn it a couple of times now post. I love that it has the lift up access which makes it easy and quick for nursing. I do however wish I sized up, I don't think my pregnant belly would have even fit into this dress. I bought a small and should have went with a medium. Advice, if you go with this dress size up!
SHOP SIMILAR STYLES: A Pea in the Pod, Destination Maternity, ASOS, Motherhood, Everly Grey
Dress: c/o Pink Blush | Sandals and Sunglasses: Forever21
Pinkblush hands down has been my favorite maternity shop. Cute, affordable, and functional...what more could you want from a boutique? I had gotten this dress with the summer in mind, I mean hello Hawaiian print! The cross function of this dress works perfectly for nursing the little one, plus it looks good pregnant and post pregnancy.
SHOP SIMILAR STYLES: Target, Lilac Clothing, Hello Miz Maternity
NURSING FRIENDLY STYLES:
I have spent a lot of time online window shopping while nursing Austin since I was excited about buying some new post pregnancy clothing. Except I had to keep in mind my new mom duties, which includes nursing friendly pieces. So with that in mind I looked for dresses that are button downed, criss crossed front, or looser top.
Dress: Lulus | Bralette: Urban Outfitters | Sandals: Old Navy | Sunglasses: Forever21
SHOP SIMILAR STYLES: Forever21, Shein, Shoptiques, Love Stitch
Dress: Madewell | Sandals, Bag, and Sunglasses: Forever21 | Ring Sling: Wild Bird
Button down front dresses are also another convenient style for nursing. Allowing easy access to the boobies without any hassle. Luckily, I already had a couple of these style dresses in my wardrobe which included this denim shirt dress from Madewell (similar styles here, here, and here). Shirt dresses are also perfect for going back to work, since another thing to consider if pumping (if you continue to breastfeed).
SHOP MORE SHIRT DRESSES: Madewell, BCBGeneration, Urban Outfitters, Free People
I know it's been awhile but as I adapt to the mom life I'm hoping to update the blog more often as well as bring you more post to help moms and moms to be! Leave me a note with what you would like to see.
March 26, 2018
Maternity Photoshoot
I really wanted to do a maternity photoshoot and it took us awhile to scour the internet to find a photographer who matched our aesthetic. A lot of maternity photographers are focused on the body, which is beautiful, but I'm just not that type of person. I really wanted photos that not only captured me and my belly, but of my husband and I. We didn't have many photos of us together through this evolution of just us to three. I was so happy when I came across Amy Frances photography's web page...her aesthetic matched our personality and her photos were just so sincere and beautiful.
Dress: c/o PinkBlush | Robe: PinkBlush | Bra and Underwear: Calvin Klein via Urban Outfitters | Top: Urban Outfitters
We pulled the trigger and at week 36 we did our photoshoot. You would think that as a blogger I would feel comfortable in front of a camera...but to be honest I still get pretty camera shy. Especially in front of someone I don't know. As soon as I opened our home to Amy, she felt like a friend. Warm and inviting. She put us at ease by talking to us and asking us just silly questions to make us comfortable and laughing. It was really hard to choose which ones to share here without going crazy as I love all of them. My favorite photos are of Brian and I laughing and smiling. That is our relationship through and through. We have known each other for 14 years, together for 10 years, and married for 3 years. We started out as very close friends in college, and never in my wildest dreams did I ever think we would date let alone end up married and expecting our first. We were friends and our love for one another grew into something beautiful and special. Our relationship has always been one of love and laughter. He is my rock. My soulmate. My best friend.
January 29, 2018
Weekend Wear: Pearl of a Saturday
Nothing makes me happier than days that I can walk around comfortably holding and drinking an iced coffee. If winter was always in the 50s I'd be a happy chick. Less layers and still be able to drink ice coffee...winning. I'm so happy that I decided to buy this Zara sweater tunic, it was on sale and I couldn't pass up the pearls on the sleeves. Plus, a price tag of $15. I have feeling this will be in high rotation in my wardrobe even post pregnancy.
Sweater: Zara | Leggings: Old Navy | Sneakers: Adidas | Bag: Coach | Sunglasses: c/o Boohoo
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