What I Wore | Autumn Light

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WhatIWore: The next few months are my personal favorite for getting dressed. I love layers, sweaters, jeans and boots but its still nice to be able to go bare ankled or push your sleeves up. In short - it’s comfortable! I’ve actually been wearing a version of this outfit a lot over the past week! My mother-in-law gave me the sweater, the jeans are maternity and the boots are new from Clarks, thanks to a gift card from Zappos (thank you!)

When: September 21, 2016

What:
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’
Sweater: Destination Maternity
Jeans: Jessica Simpson via Destination Maternity
Booties: Clarks, gift of Zappos
Tote Bag: J.Crew

Where: Starbucks for a Pumpkin Spiced Latte!!!

Last week I told you guys that I do a lot of online shopping and I think almost all of my shoes were purchased online, which is a little strange considering the fit is so important! I always look for sites that have multiple views (front, side, back, angled, top down) and a good return policy just in case (today’s post sponsor, Zappos, has both!!) I like wearing cute things, but I will not suffer for the sake of fashion, especially when it comes to footwear.  After wearing my Clarks sandals almost every day for two summer straight (these guys), I knew this low heeled desert boot would be super comfortable. So far, so good! I also chose a color (Khaki Suede) that I don’t already have in my closet - it’s not quite grey and it’s not carmel or chocolate brown either. Next time I think I’ll pair them with flared jeans, an olive jacket and a fall hat. 

What I Wore | Casual Friday

WhatIWore: First things first, this is what I wore on Thursday, not Friday. Casual Thursday just doesn’t have the same ring to it, does it? I have a good reason though! Last night (Wednesday) Adam and I went to a murder mystery party! It was so much fun. Each person is assigned a character and is on a team which has a series of clues to share and investigate. There’s a murderer and a thief and the teams get points by either misdirecting the other teams or guessing correctly. But you can’t outright lie to another player. Adam and I played a magic act with a death defying trick and were being blackmailed by the dead guy to expose our secrets! Also - it was set in 1949, so everyone was dressed up to the period (a little challenge while pregnant, but I think I pulled it off!) Our team guessed wrong, but we did have the thief in our mix and successfully confused two other teams. Anyways, it was awesome and if you ever have the chance to play one of these games, do it! 

When: September 22, 2016

What:
Hat: imogene + willie
Shades: Karen Walker
Tee: freebie from a conference years ago, printed on American Apparel deep V (my FAVORITE for layering while nursing)
Denim Jacket: Anthropologie (similar)
Olive skinnies: A Pea in the Pod (similar regular sizing)
Sneakers: New Balance 402s (similar style)

Where: Work sesh

So last night I did my hair up and put on red lipstick and didn’t get home until 10, which is so late for an old fart like me. Usually I’m asleep by 9:30! I knew in advance I would just throw on a hat and a casual outfit today, but I really do like how this all looks together. Cute, casual mom on the go! Yeah? 

Have a great weekend!!

What I Wore | Stripe on Stripe

WhatIWore: Ok, so it’s probably an old fashioned, out dated idea, but I really like it when the hemlines of a dress and coat match. I was pleasantly surprised to see these two working so well together, even though they’re from different stores. 

When: May 14, 2014

What:
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Northern Lights’
Dress: ASOS Maternity
Jacket: Target (also worn here)
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff
Shoes: BCBG (similar)

Where: Breakfast with girlfriends

So I want to ask you guys - are there any old fashioned sartorial standards that you still live by? Do you match your shoes and handbag? Or your bag to your belt? How about advice you’ve received from your mother or grandmother (even if you don’t use it anymore!) I’d love to hear more on my facebook page.

Psst: More maternity friendly outfits HERE.