What I Wore | Blazing Skies

WhatIWore: Here’s what I wore the other day to my check up with my OB… and we actually took these photos in the parking lot! I’ve been eagerly awaiting some changing leaves so when we saw this bright red tree, we pulled out the camera and started snapping! 

Nothing in this outfit is maternity, believe it or not! I bought this skirt a few years ago (here’s how I wore it back then - which is one of my favorite outfits of all time!) and the stretch of the knit (and a partially zipped zipper in back!) turned out to be pretty comfy and accommodated my growing belly. 

When: October 11, 2016

What:
Shades: Karen Walker
Necklace: Madewell (on sale!)
Jacket: Old Navy (similar options here)
Tee Shirt: Target
Skirt: ModCloth (older style)
Booties: Rag and Bone 

Where: OB apt, coffee shop

See Also: two other ways I’ve worn this jacket - one maternity, one not! 

As I mentioned last time I posted a doctor’s apt outfit (it’s a thing, I guess?), I like to wear roughly the same thing every time I go in for my appointments - something that weighs about the same and is easy to shimmy down for the doc to listen to my belly. 

I cannot believe I’m already at 6 months pregnant!!! These past three months have gone by so fast - probably because I’ve been feeling better than the first pregnancy. I’m working on my second trimester recap and will be posting that next week for anyone who is interested! 

What I Wore | Mister Robot

WhatIWore: For the past few days I’ve been digging around through my archives to find examples of how I’ve worn one piece multiple ways. In the process, it gave me some new ideas too! Or at least, old ideas to dust off and try out again with a baby bump! Today’s look came from this oldie but goodie. It was my first type to style this investment blazer from Theory and I also wore it with polka dots. 

The main difference in my eye is how I buttoned up this maternity blouse (a gift from Séraphine, cheers!) under the blazer (and maternity jeans, obviously!) As a tangent - have any of you seen Mr. Robot? It’s one of the best shows on TV (season two just ended) and the buttoned up plus blazer look reminds me of Angela’s styling in season two. All business, right? Well, the cuffed jeans and spike necklace definitely take me into casual territory, but it’s a bit of a different look for me and I like it. You never know until you try! 

When: October 5, 2016

What:
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Northern Lights’
Blouse: gift of Séraphine
Blazer: Theyskens’ Theory (older style, similar here)
Jeans: Jeans: AG ‘Stilt’, (non maternity here)
Booties: gift of Rockport from last winter

Where: Coffee Shop

See Also: How I’ve styled a blazer, polka dot top and jeans two ways (one and two) Plus a lot more ways I’ve worn the blazer in my 2012 gallery. 

What I Wore | Autumn Light

This post is sponsored by Zappos.

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 | Red Red Wine

WhatIWore: The only red wine in my life lately has been in the form of one of my favorite colors this season - a deep, dark burgundy hue. I wouldn’t call it a trend - the color name might change year to year (remember the Oxblood insanity a few years ago?) but it’s all a slight variation of a rich wine tone. See more of my burgundy infused outfits here.

When: September 19, 2016

What:
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’
Lipstick: Bite Beauty in ‘Jam’
Tee Shirt (regular sizing): ModCloth
Denim Jacket: DIY project
Jeans: AG legging (one size down), gift of A Pea in the Pod
Booties: gift of Rockport from last fall

Where: Coffee Shop and errands

This outfit is the kind of thing that works for daytime or evening, depending on where you’re headed. I wore this top out for a casual anniversary dinner a few weekends ago and i like how it works with both denim and black. Speaking of black, I’m wearing another style of maternity jeans today. This pair was a gift from A Pea in the Pod and as an experiment, I decided to drop one more size down (after advice from the sales staff and your recommendations). Reason being - maternity jeans have a nice amount of stretch woven into the fabric for a comfort factor, but that also means there’s a greater likelihood of them stretching out more. I’m really surprised that I like the legging style so much -  they’re incredibly comfortable and a lot more polished than a gym legging.

As a finishing touch, I threw on my embroidered denim jacket, which is proving to be much more versatile than I’d imagined, probably because I left the front view plain. I love the little surprise when I spill around! See how I wore it last time, here!)