Outfit Details:
Top: Motherhood Maternity (similar)
Skirt: Uniqlo (similar)
Tights: BeMaternity by Ingrid & Isabel, Target
Bag: Sasha Rhinestone Box Clutch, Century 21
Monday, December 29, 2014
New Year's Eve Maternity Style
Ada from Elegance and Mommyhood asked me to participate in a special collaborative post about maternity wear for New Year's Eve. So I jumped at the opportunity to share a New Year's look! Check out my outfit below and be sure to visit Ada, Lindsay, and Brooke's blogs to see theirs! Ada also has an interview with each of us on her blog. Check it out to get more pregnancy and maternity style info!
I love wearing heels and sequins on New Year's Eve! This textured knit shimmery skirt is not maternity. I bought it at Uniqlo a few years ago, but the stretchy knit works well with my baby bump. I paired it with a festive red, silky blouse, a velvet blazer, and sequined evening bag. I love how all the textures work together and add some interest to the outfit. I threw on a big necklace and hoop earrings for even more sparkle!
Sunday, December 28, 2014
It's a...
It's a BOY!! My mom got us this adorable ornament for Christmas, so I took a picture of it on our Christmas tree with the cute little booties I picked up at Old Navy earlier in the fall. We saw our little one on the ultrasound a few weeks ago and found out that we'll be having a boy! We are so excited to meet our son in a few short months!
Friday, December 26, 2014
Merry Christmas!
Outfit Details:
Dress: A Pea in the Pod
Leggings: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's
Shoes: Nine West Flax Pumps in Mad Cat Leopard, Macy's
Jewelry: Bauble Bar (similar)
Monday, December 22, 2014
Two-Tone Cardigan & 24 Week Bumpdate
I was searching for cardigans that would work for the rest of my pregnancy and potentially afterwards. I found this one and another cozy one that I am planning to wear on Christmas Day at the new Century 21 in Center City. I liked the colorblocking of the light tan on the front and darker brown in the back. I wore it with a teal green maternity top, a pendant necklace, and straight-legged maternity jeans for my grandmom's 85th birthday dinner.
24 Week Bumpdate:
How Far Along: 24 weeks 4 days
Baby Size: Ear of Corn (8.5 inches 1.5 pounds)
Maternity Clothes: Yes! All maternity bottoms now, but some tops and sweaters still work. Like this long, drapey cardigan.
Feeling: Good! A little more tired this week, but the heartburn that I had for a few weeks has gone away (for now at least). I've been sleeping really well though.
Food Cravings: I had my first craving this weekend - for chicken wings! Those are something I don't normally desire but I had a very specific desire for them and they tasted really good! No other cravings so far.
Movement: I've been feeling baby pretty regularly now, especially after meals and at night before bed.
Baby's Room: On the to-do list for early next year! :-)
Outfit Details:
Top: A Pea in the Pod (similar)
Shoes: Sole Society (similar)
Jewelry: Stella & Dot Trinity Necklace & Isla Drops
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Stripes on Stripes
Is it just me or is December flying by so fast?! Between the dark days and the busy weekends, I haven't been getting outfit pictures as regularly, hence the more sporadic posting. Here's an outfit I wore to work last week. Easy, comfortable layers plus my favorite maternity pants! I'm hoping to post a bump status update post soon with some details about how the pregnancy is going so far! So keep an eye out for that. :-)
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| Bump Status: 23 weeks |
Top: The Limited (similar)
Sweater: TJ Maxx, old (similar in maternity)
Scarf: Marshalls, old (similar, similar)
Pants: Maternity Bi-Stretch Straight Leg Pants, Loft
Heels: Nine West Flax Pumps, Macy's
Bag: Michael Kors Jet Set Tote, Macy's
Linking up with The Pleated Poppy, Shopping My Closet, Because Shanna Said So,Tucker Up, The Mummy Chronicles, Transatlantic Blonde, Style Elixir, Curly Crafty Mom and God Life Happy Wife, I do deClaire, Get Your Pretty On.
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Poncho Take Two
I went with my cozy poncho again this weekend. This time I paired it with a striped shirt, skinny jeans, and boots. It's the perfect thing when I just want something warm and loose to camouflage the bump a little bit. I definitely see it being a staple in my wardrobe for seasons to come!
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| Bump Status: 22 weeks 2 days |
Outfit Details:
Poncho: Tribal
Shirt: Kohl's (similar)
Jeans: J Brand Mama Rail Pants, Gilt (diff color, similar)
Boots: Aldo (similar)
Sunglasses: Tory Burch
Friday, December 5, 2014
Firmoo Glasses Review
When Firmoo offered me the chance to review a pair of eyeglasses, I jumped at the opportunity. My regular glasses are smaller, black rectangular frames, so I picked these bigger tortoise shell glasses for something different. They came in a pretty map-inspired case with a protective cloth. I really like how lightweight these glasses are; I sometimes forget that I am wearing them!
Right now Firmoo.com is offering buy one get one free, including for different prescriptions. It's a perfect time to get a pair for yourself and one as a gift for a friend!
Outfit Details:
Glasses: c/o Firmoo
Sweater: Motherhood Maternity (similar)
Dress: Motherhood Maternity (similar colors, similar style)
Leggings: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's
Boots: Aldo (similar)
Saturday, November 29, 2014
November Budget - Maternity Shopping
My main purchases this month were the three pairs of J Brand maternity jeans that I picked up. All of them have the front pockets replaced with elastic, as in the picture below. They are really comfortable, especially for where I am at with my pregnancy. I am hoping they still work well as I get into my third trimester, but I think they will!
I am loving the three different styles I picked out. The length on each of them is perfect for me at 5'7''; I didn't have to worry about getting them hemmed.
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| 1. J Brand Mama Rail Pants, 2. J Brand Mama J Brooke Boot Cut Jeans, 3. J Brand Mama Super Skinny Pants |
2. J Brand Mama J Brooke Boot Cut Jeans via Gilt.com in Waltz- $75 (same)
3. J Brand Mama Super Skinny Pants via Gilt.com in Starless - $66.50 (same)
FYI - Gilt also has some pretty good deals on regular J Brand jeans right now - along with many other brands, including 7 for All Mankind, Current Elliott, and Hudson Jeans.
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| 4. Tribal Clothing Poncho, 5 & 6. Belly Button Band Maternity Bands |
4. Tribal Clothing Poncho, Gigi's Boutique - $110 - I wore this in my most recent post and I love it! Perfect for pregnancy and beyond.
5 & 6. Black and Indigo Maternity Bands, Belly Button Bands - I used a promo code to get these two bands for only the price of shipping, $12.99. They aren't the best quality ever (I like my maternity band from Target better), but they get the job done! Here's the promo code below:
Use Promo Code 1CEA07721 for 2 free maternity bands or 1 free body band. Add additional maternity bands for $7 or body bands for $10.
Total Spent: $331 - a little high but most of it was the maternity jeans which I'm really happy I got since I have worn them a bunch already. I should be keeping the rest of my shopping pretty low for the rest of my pregnancy. Oh and I forgot to include these awesome fleece PJs that I bought at Target today for $12. (They were cheaper in store than they are online.) Other than adding some new tights, I think I should be in pretty good shape clothes-wise, so we'll see if I even have any purchases to make budget posts in the next few months.
Linking up with Fran and the budgeting bloggers!
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Thanksgiving Poncho
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| Bump Status: 20 weeks 6 days :-) |
Outfit Details:
Poncho: Tribal
Tee: Target Maternity (similar)
Jeans: J Brand Maternity via Gilt.com
Ankle Boots: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's (this year's version)
Sunglasses: Tory Burch
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Stripes & Texture
We're down in Hilton Head, SC this week for Thanksgiving with my in-laws. It's been a little rainy but at least it's been warm! We've been very casual and relaxed in our activities. I pretty much only brought down jeans and tops for layering. I wore this outfit for shopping and lunch in Old Town Bluffton. We stopped in this really cute shop, Gigi's Boutique, and I picked up a really nice poncho, which is something that has been on my list for a while. I am looking forward to sharing it on the blog soon! I probably won't have another chance to blog so I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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| Bump Status: 20 weeks 5 days |
Top: Apt. 9, Kohl's (similar)
Sweater: Macy's (similar, similar)
Jeans: Hudson Leigh Boyfriend Jeans via Rue La La (similar, similar)
Shoes: Sole Society (similar)
Bag: Michael Kors Bedford Satchel (similar)
Sunglasses: Tory Burch
Linking up with The Pleated Poppy, Shopping My Closet, Because Shanna Said So,Tucker Up, The Mummy Chronicles, Transatlantic Blonde, Style Elixir, Curly Crafty Mom and God Life Happy Wife, I do deClaire, Get Your Pretty On.
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Gift Guide: Mary Kay Holiday Beauty & Skincare Ideas
I wanted to share some of the adorable Mary Kay gifts that are perfect for the women in your life - at a few different price points! I also have ideas for gifts for men, too. Send me an email (at seewhatkatiewears@gmail.com) if you are interested in ordering! I offer free shipping for orders over $75! (You can also order regular and holiday products online at my Mary Kay website, but message me if you are interested in one of these specially wrapped gifts!)
"Coffee and Cream" ($12) is a fragrance free or peach hand cream wrapped in a holiday mug with a Keurig cup. It's a perfect gift for teachers or holiday hostesses!
Oil free eye make-up remover and any MK Mascara - Ultimate or Lash Love ($30) in an adorable Santa gift box. The eye make-up remover is awesome; I use it every night! The mascara is also a huge best seller! This is a perfect gift for women of any age!
Wrapped Satin Hands set with Christmas Pot Holders ($38) - great gift for the chef in your life! It comes in the fragrance free or peach!
"Gas Gloves" ($15 for full size; $5 for travel size) - everyone could use a little moisturizing! Great gift for the teachers, mail carriers, bus drivers, etc.!
Shoot me an email if there is anything you are interested in! All of these options can be customized - for example you could add an eye shadow quad to the eye makeup basket or you could order a wrapped Satin Lips set. I highly recommend all of these products and think they make wonderful gifts!
Monday, November 17, 2014
J Brand Maternity Brooke Boot Cut Jeans
I am lucky to have two older sisters that were recently pregnant who generously shared their maternity clothes with me. It was a ton of fun sorting the bags, trying on clothes and thinking about the upcoming months. Thanks Anne & Theresa!
The one thing I did decide to get new was some pants. I wear jeans often and have heard lots of good things about the maternity jeans from J Brand, so when I saw they were on sale at Gilt.com, I quickly ordered a couple pairs. The first pair to arrive were these Mama J Brooke Boot Cut jeans, which I have been wearing tons since they arrived. Last week (at 19 weeks) was the last week when I could wear my regular jeans without a belly band. These jeans have been so comfy I haven't even tried the belly band again. I can't wait until the skinny jeans I ordered arrive! I definitely recommend J Brand maternity jeans - especially if you can find them at Gilt. With the Gilt price plus a special 2 day 20% off coupon, I ordered 3 pairs of jeans for $200, which is about the normal price for one pair. The jeans are really comfortable with just the right amount of stretch, a higher raise in the back and elastic panels in place of the front pockets, plus the length is perfect. I never wore J Brand jeans in the past, but based on how much I like these maternity jeans, I will definitely be looking to add a pair or two of regular J Brands after the baby comes!
Outfit Details:
Plaid shirt: Old Navy
Jeans: J Brand Maternity via Gilt.com
Boots: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's (this year's version)
Sunglasses: Tory Burch
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Early Pregnancy Wedding Guest Attire
Jon and I went to one of his college friend's weddings this past weekend. Since my bump is still on the smaller side I decided to wear this faux-wrap dress rather than a maternity dress. Overall I liked how the ruching worked with my changing figure, although I wish the waistline was a smidge higher, which especially would have been nice after I ate dinner and my bump got a little bigger. The long sleeves were good for the fall weather and this eggplant color fit in well with the other guests. Most of the other female guests were in various shades of blue and purple. I picked up this cute silver evening bag at the huge new Century 21 store in Philadelphia, which went well with my pave crystal bangles and earrings. Sometimes a new clutch or piece of jewelry is a fun way to bring some new life to an outfit without getting a whole new dress! If you're newly pregnant and looking for a dress, this style is a good one to look for when you're too small for maternity clothes but still want to camouflage a baby bump or a little belly.
Outfit Details:
Shoes: Nine West Flax Pumps, Macy's
Clutch: Sasha Rhinestone Box Clutch via Century 21
Sunglasses: Tory Burch
Since the ceremony was outside, I wore my cobalt blue wool coat which buttons up tall. I only got this one picture below with Jon photobombing because we had to head out!
Linking up with Claire Justine OXOX, Mix & Match Fashion, That Friday Blog Hop, Style Elixir, The Red Closet Diary, Stylin in St. Louis & Living in Color Style, That's So Crystal & Sequins & Style, Amy's Fashion Blog, Rachel the Hat & Lena B actually.
Monday, November 10, 2014
Fall Baseball Cap
There's something so fun and casual about throwing on a baseball cap. I loved the seersucker one I wore during the summertime (see it here) and I love this two-toned gray textured hat for fall. I found it in the boys section at Marshall's but its adjustable so it fit me too. I paired it with an open front cardigan, a big patterned scarf, boyfriend jeans, and comfy slip-ons. Easy outfit for a fall brunch and travel day. The oversized scarf and cardigan combo also works well for covering up the baby bump a bit during this transition period!
Outfit Details:
T-Shirt: Cap-sleeve tee, J. Crew (similar)
Shoes: Old Navy
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