I used to say I'd never wear maternity clothes after pregnancy...
but that was before I met this dress.

Amazing.
I was surprised with how beautiful, flattering and not to mention comfortable it is on me
...even with it being maternity.
I already knew Isabella Oliver could make me feel like a gazillion bucks while pregnant...
but postpartum too?

That's a yes, apparently.
I slipped on this maxi dress from their new Spring '14 line over the weekend and...gosh.
I felt better in it than anything else I've worn since giving birth!
I even nursed while wearing it...score.
All of you mamas know how frustrating getting dressed can be...during pregnancy and after.
It's important to have at least one clothing item that you feel AMAZING in...even if nothing else in your closet fits- hehhh. :)

My poochy post-baby body thanks you, Isabella Oliver.
You have won me over (yet again).

Of course, not all of Isabella Oliver's maternity pieces can really be worn unless you are actually pregnant, but I do think quite a few can definitely work postpartum and beyond. My picks are below...

More Isabella Oliver...

my outfit: Isabella Oliver Vienna Print maxi dress // *Onecklace Carrie Name necklace + Dogeared ribbon bow necklace // Wallis biker jacket // Nine West Heavy Hitter Shopper // JCP ballet flats (similar)

*Onecklace is offering LiM readers 10% off w/ code- lifeinmod

Mother's Day w. Dogeared + Giveaway

I really...really like Dogeared Jewels & Gifts. I have been wearing-out my ribbon bow necklace ever since I received it- it's that pretty little addition to most any outfit. The prices are spot on- considering the quality, the fact that the pieces won't irritate sensitive skin and they're just really timeless. They've also been seen on the Ellen Degeneres Show, in Lucky Mag, Women's Health etc. 
I picked out the 'I love mom' gold dipped pearl necklace for my mama...I already gave it to her actually, because  I won't be seeing her again until June. She kept saying how she loved the simple beauty of it! If you would like to find something for Mother's Day for all of the special moms in your life, pop on over to Dogeared. 
*& guess what! Dogeared is offering a Mother's Day giveaway...b/c they are that awesome. You could win a gift to give to your mama...or just keep it for yourself ;). Enter below.
a Rafflecopter giveaway

that time I was a bridesmaid...like yesterday.

We just got back from my cousin's wedding last night...needless to say, my 'to-do' list has me gulping down coffee. Yikes. I wanted to share a bit of my outfit with all of you before things get cray around here...If you're getting ready to be a bridesmaid, maybe this will inspire you when it comes to what shoes to wear.
So...about the shoes I got to wear. Awesome, eh? eek! I loved them. I knew I wanted to do something different from the usual strappy wedding sandal- I wanted it to be a wow. My heart leapt with joy when I found them at ZARA! haha. They were fun to wear and surprisingly comfortable- as you can see when my bros. & I posed it up. We are, in fact, models. Totally. 
It was so weird and emotional seeing my cousin get married...she looked so radiant and happy. I grew up with her...almost like sisters. We would always buy the same exact article of clothing, maybe in a different shade...and then realize it when we got together and we were both wearing it. HA! Yeh, we had this weird cousin thing going on. I love her to death...and the guy she married is pretty cool too ;). 
WHAT I WORE: Dogeared ribbon bow necklace David's Bridal bridesmaid dress ZARA high heel sandal w. ankle strap 

belted & bowed

So...recently my daily mom uniform has consisted of a white tee and jeans. The end. Boring.   I was tired of it this past weekend and decided it was time to change it up a bit. I grabbed my trusty geo-print sweater, belted it  and added my new favorite accessory- a charming little bow necklace.  My no-time-style-rut was defeated.  For now! ;)

dogeared ribbon bow necklace / nordstrom rack geo-print sweater- similar / J Brand Jeggings- similar / Steve Madden boots 

Yehhh, our dog manages to make it into a picture every time I bring out the cam.

By the by, Dogeared necklaces are a fave of Rashida Jones. 

Watch the awesome and wonderful Parks & Rec, by chance? 

She just so happens to be wearing the Dogeared Infinity necklace!

So ladies, it's really the simple little changes & additions that can take an outfit from boring to bam :). 

I hope your weekend was a lovely one!