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.

1. J Brand Mama Rail Pants,  2. J Brand Mama J Brooke Boot Cut Jeans,  3. J Brand Mama Super Skinny Pants

1. J Brand Mama Rail Pants via Gilt.com in Pacifica- $66.50 (similar, similar)

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.

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!

Thanksgiving Poncho

The sun finally came out, but it was a little cooler so I wore my new knit poncho!  I love it because it works well for pregnancy, but will still work well afterwards.  It pretty much hides everything underneath, which is also nice for the big Thanksgiving meal.  This time I paired the oatmeal colored poncho with my bootcut maternity jeans, tan purse and ankle boots.  Since the poncho is oversized, it's best to pair it with something slimmer on bottom.  These bootcut jeans work, or in the future I'd wear it with skinny jeans and tall boots.  A comfy fall outfit!  Happy Thanksgiving!

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)

Purse:  Michael Kors Bedford Satchel (similar, similar)

Sunglasses:  Tory Burch

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.

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!

Bump Status: 20 weeks 5 days

Outfit Details:
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.

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!

Linking up with Claire Justine OXOX and That Friday Blog Hop.

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:

Black shirt:  Liz Lange for Target (similar, similar)

Plaid shirt:  Old Navy

Vest:  Old Navy - last seen here

Jeans:  J Brand Maternity via Gilt.com

Boots:  LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's (this year's version)

Sunglasses:  Tory Burch

Purse:  B. Makowsky (similar, similar)

Necklace:  Tiffany (similar)

Linking up with Rhea Et Cetera, More Pieces of Me & On the Daily Express, Cha Cha & Pink Sole, DC in Style, Still Being Molly & Lipgloss & Crayons, I Have a Degree in This & Join the Gossip, Claire Justine OXOX, Fizz and Frosting.

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:

Dress:  Alex and Ava, Nordstrom (similar, similar, similar in maternity)

Jewelry:  Tiffany necklace; Nadri bangles & earrings (similar), Nordstrom

Shoes:  Nine West Flax Pumps, Macy's

Clutch:  Sasha Rhinestone Box Clutch via Century 21

Sunglasses:  Tory Burch

Coat (below):  Guess, Macy's (similar, similar)

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.

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:

Sweater: Retrology via Marshall's (similar, similar)

T-Shirt:  Cap-sleeve tee, J. Crew (similar)

Boyfriend Jeans:  Hudson Leigh Jeans via Rue La La (similar, similar, similar)

Scarf:  Gift (similar, similar, similar)

Shoes:  Old Navy

Hat:  Marshall's (similar, similar)

Linking up with Rhea Et Cetera, More Pieces of Me & On the Daily Express, Cha Cha & Pink Sole, DC in Style, Still Being Molly & Lipgloss & Crayons, I Have a Degree in This & Join the Gossip, Claire Justine OXOX, Fizz and Frosting.

Blues & Boots

So I am firmly in the second trimester of pregnancy at nearly 18 weeks!  I have been thinking about how I want to incorporate my pregnancy into the blog.  I have really enjoyed reading bumpdates from other pregnant bloggers, so I am going to start doing those weekly or every few weeks.  I think it will also be a fun way for me to look back at this special time.

I'm still mainly in my regular clothes, but I started going through some of the maternity clothes that my sisters passed down to me.  I'm kind of in the weird transition phase of pregnancy where your getting bigger but don't look obviously pregnant yet.  I've been craving longer tops, so I wore this maternity top, although I'm not in love with the fit of it on me in these pictures with all of the ruching. I like how the blue-green color paired with the mustard coat and my favorite fall boots.

 

Outfit Details:

Shirt:  Pea in the Pod (similar, similar)

Sweater:  J. Crew Factory (similar, similar)

Jeans:  AG

Boots:  BCBGeneration (similar, similar)

Coat:  The Limited (similar, similar)

Purse:  Elliott Lucca (similar, similar)

Sunglasses:  Tory Burch

Jewelry:  Stella & Dot Trinity Pendant & Isla Drops

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.

Halloween 2014 + Exciting News!

Jon and I are expecting our little one in April 2015!

Here's Jon and I at my sister's annual Halloween party this weekend!  Since I'm only about 4 months, I had to embellish my baby bump a little bit for the costume.  I went as a 50s housewife and Jon went as the mailman.  It was a fun and cheeky way to incorporate the pregnancy into the holiday!  We got a few good laughs and it was an easy costume to put together.  I got the idea from Pinterest, of course!

I'm looking forward to sharing more about the pregnancy in the coming weeks!

Here's a few more Halloween snaps:

With some of my fun family including: a tourist, Cleopatra, and Dr. Who!

My sister Jenn's cute circus costume, "Giggles!"

Linking up with More Pieces of Me & On the Daily Express, Still Being Molly & Lipgloss & Crayons, I Have a Degree in This & Join the Gossip, Claire Justine OXOX.

October Budget

I finally did some shopping this month!  It was all confined to Old Navy and I pretty much wore them all right away so they have been on the blog already.  I linked the posts below!

Old Navy Tweed Vest - Old Navy Suede Slip-Ons

Old Navy Plaid Boyfriend Shirt - Old Navy Chunky Knit Sweater

October Shopping: (All from Old Navy.  Price is what I paid with 30% off coupon for some.)

Tweed Vest - $28 (on sale now for $27 with all the sizes available!)

Sueded Slip-Ons - $17.50 - See this post for the slip-ons with the tweed vest.

Plaid Boyfriend Shirt - $27 - On the blog here.

Chunky Knit Sweater - $28 - On the blog here.

Total: $100.50

Linking up with Fran and the other budgeting bloggers!