Maternity Fashion

Valentine’s Day Outfit

February 11, 2015

This Saturday will be Ryan and my 8th Valentine’s day together! It is so incredibly hard to believe. Most days, I feel like it was yesterday that we met in Gatlinburg and fell for each other almost immediately. A little over 8 years, a marriage, baby and another baby on the way later, here we are! We are still not 100% sure how we are celebrating Valentine’s Day this year, but it may include a little nugget named Hampton, so this mama wants to look good for her boys!

Dress: c/o Pink Blush Maternity here

Leggings: Motherhood

Heels: Me Too (old)

You may remember me talking about my latest pregnancy craving, well it’s still going strong. I am obsessing over Pink Blush’s spring line. Don’t worry, you will be seeing more of their styles on my blog very soon! I thought this dress was appropriate for Valentine’s day. It is feminine, flirty and makes a pregnant woman still feel like she’s got it. You know what I mean? Not to mention, it’s pink. One of my very favorite colors. I have been loving the color pink lately as we are preparing for our baby girl’s arrival. I recently bought her a few pink bows/outfits that are so adorable, I just can’t even wait to match her and wear our pink every Wednesday. It will happen.

I love this fun dress because I will definitely be able to wear it even after my pregnancy this summer which is awesome with a capital A.

What are your plans this Valentine’s Day? Do you know what you’re wearing?

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Dressing the Bump + Teething Pains

January 28, 2015

Cardigan: The Loft

Top: Target

Leggings: Boutique

Boots: Shoe Station

This pregnancy I have been determined not to buy maternity clothes. I have actually bought a couple pairs of pants for work/church, but for the most part, I have done really well just working with what I’ve got. Thank goodness leggings and tunics are in style. They have really been my go-to.

I found this open cardigan at The Loft, a.k.a. my obsession over the holidays and bought it with some of my Christmas money. I have worn it every other day since. Not kidding. It feels like a sweatshirt and is so comfortable. It’s also long enough to wear with leggings and actually cover my badonk! Win/win.

So, Hampton has his 8th tooth (and maybe more?) coming in right now. For the last week he has not been himself at all. He has had a fever off and on, runny nose, not sleeping etc. but he has also started pitching fits. I know it’s because he is in pain, but wow, I wasn’t expecting that for a few more months. He will literally throw himself in the floor and start screaming and hitting at me. It has been so tough and very tiring. I have given him Tylenol as he needs it, but that seems to make him even more grumpy. Teething has definitely gotten worse as he has gotten older.

Have any of you experienced this with your young toddlers? Do you have any advice on how to manage his pain and tantrums?

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P.S. Don’t forget to vote on our baby girl’s name on my sidebar!

January Favorites

January 15, 2015

Don’t you love discovering new things that are kind of incredible? I have been loving me some lipstick lately, but let’s be honest, it always rubs off in like an hour. If we’re lucky. Well, I’m about to change your life.

Cover Girl Lip Stain
stays on for 24 hours. No joke. I put it on in the morning, went to lunch with my grandma, chased Hampton around all day, worked, read, went to bed, woke up the next morning and it was still there. I’m not joking. I was shocked. My sister (who told me about this amazing product) was not lying when she told me this would happen. So, I of course had to share it with you. I ran back to Wal Mart and bought another shade because it is so awesome and I haven’t stopped wearing it yet.

Here are a few other things I’m loving this month:

This Book by Liane Moriarty. Her books just get better and better (Review coming soon).

This Dress has been my go-to the last 2 weeks now. It is so comfortable and cute. You can style it so many different ways which I love. You will probably be seeing it again.

Downton Abbey is back on! Have you been watching it this season? I am so into it! It’s the best show on Television right now. Hands down.

FRESH Sugar Rose Lip Treatment is almost (not quite) as good as Romance, but it is a great light shade that is perfect for every day wear. I’ve been wearing it a lot lately. It also smells reallllly good. Bonus points!

This workout from Tone it up! It works all the right places.

What are you loving this month?

Pink Blush: My Latest Pregnancy Craving

January 7, 2015

I received product for this post but opinions are 100% my own (as per usual).

Maxi Dress: Pink Blush here // Scarf: Madewell here

Maybe it’s the name of the store, maybe it’s the amazing fashion that makes me feel like I can still be attractive while gaining loads of weight, I’m not sure, but Pink Blush Maternity is by far my latest pregnancy craving. They have the cutest clothes. A lot of them I can definitely seeing myself wearing throughout my entire pregnancy and even after. Most maternity clothes make you feel pregnant, you know what I mean? These are actually cute and stylish and I would wear them even if I weren’t pregnant.

I have been wanting a long sleeve maxi dress for some time now, and when I came across this one, I knew I had to have it. It is loose enough so that I can wear it through the end of my pregnancy. It is classy, chic and simple which is exactly how I would describe my style. Not to mention it is extremely comfortable. Add a vest, scarf, or chunky necklace to dress it up and you can wear it for any occasion. I love how diverse it is and I will probably live in this maxi for the next 4 months. Speaking of, I can’t believe I’m almost 24 weeks pregnant. Time needs to slow down because this mama has a lot of work to do before baby #2 shows up. Whew.

If you aren’t pregnant, Pink Blush has an entire non-maternity section just for you. I am kind of crushing on this lace dress. You’re welcome. 🙂

I also have a pair of their leggings that are amazing and their accessories are adorable. I can’t say enough good things about this store. I will definitely be purchasing more pieces from them in the future.