What I Wore | Vintage Coat

WhatIWore: Morning everyone! Here’s what I wore earlier in the week for a coffee shop session and later for errands. I’ll admit I’m rather happy about winding down with the blog for a while - between the post election fall out, the holidays and being closer and closer to my due date, my heart just isn’t as into blogging these days. And that’s ok! I have a goal of shooting another 4-5 outfit posts, plus some inspiration boards, and photos of my daughter’s nursery and then… it’s maternity leave baby! Which all new moms and dads know is more like boot camp than a spa day… but bring it on! I’m ready to meet this little lady!

When: November 29, 2016

What: 
Shades: Karen Walker
Sweater: Motherhood Maternity
Coat: Vintage
Jeans: Jeans: AG ‘Stilt’, (non maternity here) 
Booties: Rag and Bone

Where: Coffee Shop, Grocery

When I got dressed this morning I thought back to one of my favorite outfits of all time (from three years ago!) and did my best to make it work for pregnancy. This bump feels more like a basketball and even some of my maternity pieces are getting tight! 

I don’t wear this coat/jacket often, but it’s a vintage piece I’ll never let go of. The precise matching of the stripes just screams quality - it’s not easy to cut or sew something so geometric! 

What I Wore | Tis the Season

WhatIWore: Can you believe we’re under a month away from Christmas!?! Where did November go? I’m not complaining, especially not this year - I’m in countdown mode for our due date! 

When: November 27, 2016

What:
Shades: Karen Walker
Scarf: J.Crew Factory (similar options below)
Coat: J.Crew (older style, similar here)
Turtleneck (regular sizes): Old Navy
Jeans: Jeans: AG ‘Stilt’, (non maternity here) 
Boots: gift of Rockport, from last fall (similar under $100)

Where: Lunch with my guys

See also: Another neutral but Christmasy outfit idea here. 

What I Wore | Coming Together

WhatIWore: Happy Monday morning everyone! I’m doing this post day of, so it’s what I’m still wearing right now! My sitter has a well deserved day off after Dance Marathon this weekend (they raised over $4.1 million for Riley Children’s Hospital!) so I have Felix with me as I go about my morning! 

This is the kind of outfit I’d usually save for when I don’t have a little one with me… and I was reminded of that while I was wrestling with him to get into his carseat after going the coffee shop. Capes aren’t especially kid friendly… unless perhaps you have a newborn in a carrier and you’d like a nursing cover. I’ll switch to a different jacket this afternoon, but I do like the way this outfit came together. Below I’ve tracked down some new and vintage options in case you’re on the hunt for one yourself! 

Speaking of coming together, I’d be remiss if I didn’t urge everyone to get to your polls tomorrow! This is a historic election… don’t stand on the sidelines without contributing your voice! 

When: November 7, 2016

What:
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper Strength’
Turtleneck: J.Crew
Long Sleeve Striped Tee: Old Navy (maternity)
Cape: Vintage
Jeans: AG, a gift of A Pea in the Pod (regular sizes here)
Over the Knee Boots: gift of Rockport from last fall

Where: Coffee shop, later to the grocery and other errands!

See Also: More ways I’ve worn this vintage cape here, here and here!

One last thing - my dark skinny jeans were in the wash, so I actually wore flares under these boots! I cuffed and then sort of wrapped them around my calves, which worked just fine. As long as the thigh of your jeans is fitted, any leg opening should work with this kind of boot. 

What I Wore | Buffalo Plaid

WhatIWore: Nothing says outdoorsy to me more than a plaid flannel shirt (or anything plaid for that matter!) I borrowed this button down from Adam and layered it over a long sleeve black tee and black jeans. I’ve worn men’s button downs many times in the past and have been asked what the difference is between them and women’s styles. In short - they button on opposite sides and women’s versions usually have darts tailored around the curve of the body. Since I’m doing a more casual style outfit (and spending the day mainly outside!) I like the looser look of the men’s style. See also: baby bump! I’m in my third trimester! I cannot believe it! 

When:

What:
Hat: Self Made 
Shades: Karen Walker
Long Sleeved Tee: Target
Jeans: AG legging (one size down), gift of A Pea in the Pod
Boots: LL Bean

Where: Enjoying the GREAT outdoors

See Also: Other ways I’ve worn buffalo plaid here and here or check out an inspiration board on how to wear with stripes HERE!