What I Wore | Retro Rainbow

WhatIWore: Mama loves a girls night out, especially when it’s sitting on the patio and people watching on the square until ten (gasp!) on a school night. This is what I wore to get together with two other Jessicas and an Erin (hello early 80s babies!) last week for drinks. My main agenda when getting dressed for such baby-less outings is wearing something I can’t wear when my little nursling is nearby. I love love love this retro rainbow dress and it hasn’t had any action since before I was pregnant. It’s so fun and funky! Read on for more ways I’ve worn it!

When: June 25, 2015

What:
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’
Dress: Vintage
Sandals: Target

Where: Dinner and Drinks on the patio at Malibu

See Also: This vintage beauty worn in 2013, 2010 and 2009.

What I Wore | Memorial Day Weekend

WhatIWore: Good morning everyone! Hope you all had a nice weekend - we had such a great time here at home. My inlaws came for our annual yard work weekend when we plant our window box, spruce up the patio and put down mulch.  We also decided to update our 60 year old storm door and re-paint our front door a pretty shade of navy blue. We worked really hard so afterwards we all enjoyed a much needed meal out and this is what I wore. I love summer nights when you go out with semi-wet hair and a knit dress. 

When: May 23, 2015

What:
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’
Dress: Old Navy, gift (on sale now)
Jean Jacket: Mavi (similar and 40% off)
Belt: thrifted
Shoes: Rockport, gift

Where: Dinner at Topos

See Also: This denim jacket and knit maxi dress styled differently.

PS. If you’re in Bloomington, I can’t recommend Topos enough. They have a new chef and menu and it’s really delicious! Their cocktails are great too!

What I Wore | On the Road Again

WhatIWore: Another quick hello from the road! Here’s what I’ve been wearing for most of our long driving days and what I had on when we stopped in DC for a couple of hours on Sunday. We planned on staying the night but the beach was calling so after lunch and a quick wave to the White House, we got back on the highway.  Having an awesome time on this trip and a little sad to leave the Outer Banks this morning, but excited for Raleigh-Durham and then the mountains and Asheville later this week! 

When: June 15, 2014

What:
Hat: Self Made (similar here)
Shades: Karen Walker (similar)
Bag: Coach (similar)
Dress: Target (maternity)
Denim Jacket: Mavi (similar)
Shoes: Target

Where: Washington, DC

Here a few more ways I’ve worn this dress 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

What I Wore | In Full Bloom

WhatIWore: We had the most beautiful weekend here in Bloomington! On Saturday we had donuts at home, went to the farmer’s market and then spent the entire day hanging out in our friend’s backyard in the sunshine. I am in LOVE with this new dress (so much so I’m thinking of getting it in another color way) because it makes me feel like me. 

When: April 12, 2014

What:
Hat: old
Shades: old 
Necklace: Jess LC
Dress: Free People (in other colors)
Bag: Coach
Shoes: Adrienne Vittadini via DSW  (later swapped out for these flats use my code for $20 off)

I was ranting about maternity clothing options the other day and decided to look into a few new places and felt like I hit the jackpot at Free People. I actually only ordered two dresses (and will be returning the other dress because the color wasn’t great on me), but I feel like this one was a great splurge and makes me feel like a springtime goddess! I ordered up one size (so I’ll still get plenty of wear next summer when I’m not pregnant) and paired it with a vintage slip (that still fits! phew!) and felt so good all day. 

There’s such a difference in just getting clothes on your body and wearing something that makes you feel like your best. I guess that’s what I meant to say earlier: for me other maternity pieces I’ve seen are lacking. It’s just like… here’s some extra length and elastic in black, gray or stripes and just cover yourself up.  More on that in a couple of days! For now I’m going take another look at these photos and remember what a fun day we had doing nothing much at all! 

See more of my spring shopping picks HERE and my maternity style gallery HERE.