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 | Little Vintage Dress

WhatIWore: Overall, I can say with certainty that I’ve had a much better attitude in general about this pregnancy. Maybe it’s knowing what to expect, or having a two year old to chase or just maybe having an easier time with it physically. It’s probably a combination of all of those things which has led to me better self esteem and let me just enjoy the moment so much more than the first time around.

That and I’ve been smarter about what to wear this time around and it’s been a big confidence booster. For starters - I have four pairs of pants that fit. Last time I barely wore each pair of maternity jeans I bought twice (for reference, the full panel styles have been more comfortable/supportive for me). 

When: September 13, 2016

What:
Necklace: Madewell (on sale!)
Dress: Vintage, thrifted (similar)
Maternity Jeans: Jessica Simpson at Destination Maternity
Booties: Rag and Bone
Lipstick: Tom Ford ‘Black Dahila’

Where: Changing things up and working out of the Starbucks adjacent to campus

I’ve also been making use of my regular size pieces when I can. Take this little vintage dress for example. I threw it on this morning thinking it would look cute with my over the knee boots, but hello shorty!…with my big belly it hiked the hem up way too high. I would have never thought to pair it with jeans when not pregnant, but I really like the way it looks today! A little creativity + a little practicality = recipe for a cute outfit. 

What I Wore | Garden Variety

WhatIWore: Here’s what I wore over the weekend to check out a new cafe in Jasper, IN called Brew. They’re a coffee shop in the morning and a restaurant by night and they’re carrying lots of craft Indiana beers and Cardinal Spirits, so Adam and I wanted to check it out. If you’re in the area, you’ll love it!! 

Felix stayed behind in Bloomington with Nana and Paw Paw so Adam and I could make a date of it, and I wore a black knit dress that was the perfect canvas for my embroidered denim jacket. I love it so much! From the front, it still has a really neutral appeal but from the back… surprise!! party time!! 

When: September 4, 2016

What:
Necklace: Madewell (on sale!)
Dress: ASOS Maternity (regular sizes here)
Denim Jacket: Embroidered by me!
Booties: Rag + Bone ‘Newbury’

Where: Morning road trip to Jasper

I did a little searching and found a handful of similar shopable jackets, but fair warning - they’re not cheap! Rightly so - even done on a machine, this kind of thing takes a lot of time! My jacket was probably between 30-40 hours of work!

What I Wore | Plain Jane

WhatIWore: Just a super simple outfit post for today… a classic striped tee shirt and a pair of skinny jeans. I’ve taken the jump and pulled out my maternity clothes, but weirdly, my bump feels a lot smaller than last week.

When: August 9, 2016

What:
Shades: Karen Walker Super Duper
Tee: J.Crew
Maternity Jeans: GAP
Sandals: gift of Clark’s from last summer

Where: Play Dates, running errands

I hope jeans work better for this pregnancy. I’ve mentioned before that last time, Felix’s position didn’t make them that comfortable. This pair is from GAP and they’re so so. They have the low band which felt a little too tight when seated, and the denim did feel a little baggy (despite being in my smaller size). Yet they fit well enough to wear all day.

I put out a call for help from you guys on Facebook the other day, and there have been a lot of good recommendations. You suggested everything from Old Navy on the budget end to AG on the premium side. Thank you! I’m even considering buying a lot of pairs at all price points so I can do a huge review as reference for everyone else… but not sure of that yet! Please pipe up if you have a brand you loved from your own pregnancy (I’m really looking for recommendations on the full panel styles!).