the outfit: fur-collared white coat, Old Navy | plaid scarf, Old Navy | textured open front cardigan, Old Navy | skinny glitter belt, Target | MAMA maternity jeans, H&M | Chamber 14" boot, c/o Hush Puppies 

After yesterday's post I actually got all inspired to lock-down a Christmas day outfit. I think I've finally got it. We're headed to the in-law's house in the country, so this outfit will work great- nothing too fancy shmancy, has a festive quality to it...and it's comfortable (the most important thing). Now, the only trick is getting me out of my even more comfy flannel pajamas that day... ;). It may or may not happen. 

Bump gone wild.

the look: leather sleeve top - c/o Fourth Love Maternity, cargo maternity pants - A Pea in the Pod, leopard chunky heel pumps - Target, studded handbag - DIY, assortment of old chain jewelry 

Oh, bump. Look at you bumpin'. It's started to get wild around here. I now have to think of creative ways to sit, stand and sleep in order to be semi-comfortable. It's a real party! ;)

Anyways, the leather sleeve top totally inspired this entire rocker chic outfit. There is something about leather that makes me want to break out the metals, so I piled on the chain necklaces, a chain bracelet and grabbed my chain-strap handbag. Voila. Edgy mama-to-be. Now, where's the concert?? heh hehh.

I cannot get over the fact that the 37 week mark is this Friday. Stop. it. The boy could show up at any time. I am definitely hoping he stays in a while longer, because I love my sleep too much...but still. He will be here in the blink of an eye (after a really super quick and easy labor and delivery?! haha) It is completely blowing my mind. Aaaahhhhhhh!

ps. fourth love is an awesome maternity clothing shop. I wish I had found them sooner! They have edgy and trendy pieces...all very well-made. They are definitely on my list for next time.

A Cozy Maternity Wrap - styled 2 ways

This wrap came in super handy while we were up north with my family for the Thanksgiving holiday- was just a bit chillier there than it has been in NC. It's cozy, soft and long enough to drape around this (almost) 36 week bump and pregnant bod. It's the perfect thing to throw on, over most anything...and I love a versatile piece.

I thought I'd share how I styled in two ways- dressy and a bit more casual.

I was a fan of this outfit because it looked dressy, but definitely didn't feel that way. From the stretchy skinny pant to the low heel...I felt great and completely comfortable (which can be very hard to say at this point). It was all just a bit too boring by itself, so I added a pop of color with the necklace and that was that. A clutch would have been a nice add-on as well! I just didn't have one with me.

dressy outfit: cozy wrap, c/o Ingrid & Isabel | long sleeve scoop neck tee, c/o Ingrid & Isabel | ponte skinny pant, c/o Ingrid & Isabel | bold beaded strands, Baublebar | black pumps, H&M

Now, really...I'll find any excuse to wear these boots. They are my best shoe freeeends. In order to take the wrap from dressy to casual, I ditched the necklace and pumps and replaced them with the combat boot. I actually like how simply black and grey this look is. The boot did all of the work for me. It's so good at making most any outfit terribly cool (and that's my main goal in life, of course). I'm hoping they last for many more years to come, because the day they go to shoe heaven will be a sad sad day for me. ;)

casual outfit: cozy wrap, c/o Ingrid & Isabel | long sleeve scoop neck tee, c/o Ingrid & Isabel | ponte skinny pant, c/o Ingrid & Isabel | troopa boot, Steve Madden 

Anywho. I guess I should get going and finish decorating this house for Christmas. We did some yesterday, but I ran out of steam about halfway through...and immediately planted myself on the couch for the rest of the day. FYI: I have no energy whatsoever anymore. B day approacheth. I guess my body is making me rest before all the baby madness breaks loose. Woo!

Happy Monday, friends.

baby bump: week 35

Well, I meant to post a bump pic every few weeks- whoops! Every time I would plan to snap one...I'd realize I didn't have any make-up on, was still in sweats and just felt completely blah. So yehhh. No bump pic for a while. I finally motivated myself enough yesterday to get this one. You're welcome. ;)

As we get closer and closer, I get more and more excited...and scared out of my mind. I've said it and I'll say it again...I am really nervous about having two. Some days I am more confident about it all and then other days...not so much. I know we'll work it out and it'll be awesome, but still...just sharing my real feelings.

...& here's Moo showing off her baby bump... ::haha::

my maternity thanksgiving get-up

THE LOOK: 

textured open front cardi | Old Navy

long-sleeve graphic tee | Old Navy

plaid scarf | Old Navy

MAMA slim jeans | H&M

booties | Old Navy

I'm thankful for non-maternity clothes that still fit on my pregnant bod, even after a huge Thanksgiving dinner. :) Old Navy worked it for me this year...with the over-sized, comfy sweater, soft graphic tee, the perfect plaid scarf and booties (bought last year, fyi). We headed back to my hometown to spend Thanksgiving weekend with my fam and so I knew I had to be comfortable for the car trip...aaaand I didn't want some fussy outfit that I would just want to strip off halfway through the day. This outfit completely worked. Score one for the pregs team.

How was your Thanksgiving holiday??

The importance of a great pair of maternity jeans.

THE LOOK:

Red Lapel Long Sleeve Plaid Pockets Blouse | c/o SheInside

MAMA nursing tank top | H&M

blazer | Forever21, similar 

MAMA slim jeans | H&M

knit hat/beanie | H&M, similar
Troopa boot | Steve Madden 

I had underestimated the importance of having a quality pair of maternity jeans that fit well...until this pregnancy. I had been doing my best with the couple of so-so pairs I had worn throughout my pregnancy with Mads, but they made me want to cry this time around. They felt tight and would slide down. every. 5. seconds. Let's just say, they made me feel like a beached whale. It really doesn't matter what size you are. If you have ill-fitting jeans on, you will feel uncomfortable and less than your best. Am I right?

Soooo...I finally decided I couldn't take it anymore. I loaded Moo into the minivan and we made the 30 min trip to the only H&M around. They carry their MAMA maternity line in-store, so I was all over it. I found the above pair of awesome sauce jeans. Amazing. I'm in love. I may even have teared up a bit with sheer pregnant happiness when I tried them on. They fit so well and felt sooo good. I also grabbed up the two-pack of nursing tank tops (b+w), because not only do they work now for bump layering...they will be very handy once the baby boy arrives and I return to my nursing post. Yay for stylin' maternity finds! I was saved. 

My advice: if you're newly pregnant, reeeally pregnant...any kind of pregnant...purchase a pair of quality maternity jeans that fit well. You'll be happy you did when things get really bumpy, if you know what I mean. That is all. 

Bumpalicious.

THE LOOK:

Avalicious maternity dress | c/o Babes With Babies 

Animal Print Chunky Heel Pumps | Target

Maharaja Fringe Strand necklace | Baublebar

It's official. I have reached bumpalicious status. My bod is being taken over by the unborn child. Of course, I'm happy that the little guy is growing big and strong, but gosh...it's difficult to ever really feel comfortable and pretty when my belly has started to poke out of the bottom of almost all of my shirts (maternity included) and everything rides up or slides waaayyy down. Yeh. My husband has experienced at least three emotional breakdowns recently (maybe mas;). I just feel so uncomfortable, I don't feel that pregnancy glow and I reeeeally really feel as if nothing fits me.

So. I had no idea what I was going to wear to the wedding rehearsal dinner this past weekend...and then I received this dress- my saving grace. It hugged my pregnant curves, the bump and kept me feeling comfy and pretty all evening. Thank goodness for flattering maternity clothes that get you through the end of a pregnancy so beautifully (with minimal tears)! Seriously.

Give me comfy or give me death, says the pregnant lady.

THE LOOK: 

Green Onyx Square Cut Ring || c/o Belleza Mia on Etsy

Green Notch Lapel Coat || c/o SheInside 

3/4 Sleeve Aubergine Maternity Wrap Dress || c/o Ingrid & Isabel

Chamber 14" Boot (as seen in Redbook!) || c/o Hush Puppies 

Knee high socks || Target 

Horseshoe bracelet | c/o Project DIY box

I love a nice combo like this...especially when the entire outfit is comfy and maternity-friendly. I just can't handle anything that is even slightly constricting or uncomfortable right now. Nope. Can't do it. The belly is growing and growing (and growing)...& I can feel it. Like whoah. This easy, no fuss Fall maternity outfit makes me feel perfectly wonderful though. Oh...and the beautiful lovely of a ring on my finger? It some how makes my man hands look feminine (which is just crazy), so it's a definite new favorite accessory. 

Okay, I am off to conquer 5 bajillion things. My best friend/roomie from college is getting married later this week! Eeek! Long weekend alone with my husband! Eeeeeeeek! So many explanation points!!! 

Happy Monday, friends. 

Fall layering | my how-to with a baby bump.

MAMA's LOOK: 

army green notch lapel coat | c/o sheInside

white v-neck tee | Marshalls, similar 

denim button-up | Marshalls, similar

black maternity denim | Motherhood Maternity, similar

red flats | Juicy Couture via E-bay, similar

-Moo's LOOK-

H&M peasant dress | consignment

tights | target

riding boots | Carters.com

Layers, layers, layers...layers everyyywhere. Goodness. *sigh* Yet another reason I love this time of year. It's not cold enough yet to wear a full-on coat, but there's a slight chill in the air that has you pulling out your light sweaters and jackets. Now, I knew that I couldn't let the bump stop me from layering. Oh no, babaaay. I've simply been wearing button-ups over tees...unbuttoned. I then add a light jacket on top of that (&/or scarf, hat, cardi) and I am layered up. boom. Additionally, those lovely pregnancy hormones keep me all toasty...sooo...having an open shirt in the front keeps me cooled down. It all works out very well. :)

What's your favorite Fall layering technique??

Happy Monday, friends.