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 | Grayscale

WhatIWore: Guys. I’m on my 25th try at writing something for this post and just giving up at this point. My heart is not really into it now, but we’ve all gotta get up and out of bed and get dressed, right? So I’m going to talk about my outfit, which I actually really like, instead of addressing the current state of our union, which is more like an episode of Black Mirror than I ever imagined possible. I won’t ignore that things are really screwed up right now, but I’m working on my stress levels for my health and that of my daughter. Phew! 

Ok! Let’s start with something easy - the weather! Thank goodness for clear blue skies and crisp mornings! It’s actually starting to feel like it’s the right time to bring out the warmer winter gear and I love that! I was at Old Navy yesterday for a separate project when I saw this hat and jacket (both 50% off in store) and turtleneck, which is long enough to easily cover my belly (and under $20). I’ve been pinning a lot similar outfits lately, and it all came together quite easily this morning. I think one of the things that has made me more confident in wearing maternity clothes has been wearing trend forward accessories, jackets and non maternity tops when they work. In short - I just feel like myself. Way more than I did with my first pregnancy. I don’t feel dumpy like I did last time (and truthfully, fall is much more fun to get dressed than the height of summer heat!)

When: November 14, 2016

What:
Hat: Old Navy
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’
Turtleneck (regular sizes): Old Navy
Jeans: Jeans: AG ‘Stilt’, (non maternity here)
Coat: Old Navy
Boots: gift of Rockport, from last fall (similar under $100)

Where: Coffee Shop and errands

What I Wore | Copy Cat

WhatIWore: I’m pretty sure I’m preaching to the choir when I tell you guys I’m all about repeating outfits. I hate the idea of never wearing something you love twice (or three or four or twenty times). Please call me the Repeat Queen. Or just a copy cat. Whatever! 

We’ve photographed this top 3 other times (see links below), but I actually end up wearing it more often than that. It’s my go to ‘cool girl’ blouse and I’m definitely going to wear it postpartum too! 

I think I’ve done 100% better getting dressed during this pregnancy than my last. I’ll chalk it up to experience and having an easier time physically for the past 7 months (in hindsight, I was in so much pain for the duration of my pregnancy with Felix and I just thought it was par for the course). I hope to put together some of what I’ve learned in a post between now and my due date (or after… who knows?!)

When: November 2, 2016

What:
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper Strength’
Blouse: A Pea in the Pod 
Jeans: Jeans: AG ‘Stilt’, (non maternity here)
Boots: Halogen

Where: Coffee Shop

See Also: Other ways I’ve worn this top (including a total repeat) here and here.

And… HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM! I love you! 

What I Wore | Fall Back

WhatIWore: I used to really love day light savings time. I actually prefer getting up to the sun and I don’t mind it getting dark earlier. We’re on the far edge of the eastern time zone so the sun doesn’t set until around dinner time. My child on the other hand? He doesn’t know what to make of it. The witching hour falls right when I’m trying to make dinner (instead of after it) and on top that, our routine of three daily naps has morphed into one (maybe two, if I’m reaaaaaallly lucky). We’re also slowly trying to get the kiddo into his own room (sad face for mommy and baby) and in short: I’m exhausted.

That said, on mornings when I have help with Felix, I try to put a little extra effort into getting dressed. Truth be told, I changed 10 times and felt like nothing looked good, so I went with my fall back vintage black dress and army jacket. It always works! 

When: November 3, 2015

What:
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’
Scarf: Target (similar above)
Dress: Vintage
Jacket: Old Navy (old but similar above)
Tights: We Love Colors
Booties: Rag and Bone

Where: Coffee Shop work date with Adam!! 

In other news, Christmas is just a little over 50 days away. WHAT?! I’m working on some gift guides (partially just to make my own list) and I thought I’d ask you… what’s on your wishlist this year?