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.

Big News: We Got a House!

We settled on our first home this weekend!  I wanted to wait until it was official to say anything just in case it didn't go through.  But we closed just in time for our first anniversary, which is today!  :-) Settlement was on Friday, which was a super hot day around 93 and humid, so I went with an easy loose aztec tank and white jean shorts. (My rule on white is to go with the weather rather than the whole after Labor Day thing.)  I'll probably be pretty quiet on the blog this next week because we'll be spending a lot of time packing up the apartment for the big move on Saturday.  Follow me on Instagram if you want to keep up!

Standing in front of our front door!

Outfit Details:

Tank:  Forever 21 (similar, cami, tee)

Jean Shorts:  J. Crew

Flats:  Sole Society (similar)

Earrings:  Stella & Dot Serenity Stone Drops (other colors)

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, Mom Trends with BonBon Rose Girls & Thirty Something Fashion.

Casual Summertime

Colorblocked

Shades of Blue

I wore one of my new skirts to a Mary Kay party at my friend's house this past weekend.  The skirt is cyan blue with a turquoise band at the bottom, so I paired it with a navy silk blouse to stay in the same blue color family.  I also had on a sparkly gold and blue necklace that is mostly hidden under the collar of the top.  This skirt did wrinkle pretty easily from sitting in the car. I can definitely see myself wearing it in other ways though, like with a striped top and a belt.  The flowy shape and lightweight material are perfect for the hot summer days!  It'd also be great for work if it were a few inches longer.

Outfit Details:

Blouse:  Elie Tahari Judith Blouse in Navy Yard

Skirt:  J. Crew Factory via Plato's Closet (similar in chambray)

Necklace:  J. Crew Factory Thorn & Crystal Necklace

Wedges:  Lilly Pulitzer Resort Chic Wedges (similar, similar)

Sunglasses:  Tory Burch

Makeup:  Mary Kay Berry Tart Lip Gloss & Mary Kay At Play set in Earth Bound (only $10 - although you can't see it under my sunglasses)

Linking up with Cha Cha & Pink Sole, DC in Style, Still Being Molly & Lipgloss & Crayons, On the Daily Express & More Pieces of Me, Confessions of the Perfect Mom, Whitney Nic James, I Would So Rock This, Life's a Party Dress Like It, and Style Elixir.

Pool Time

Memorial Day this year meant a lot of pool and barbecue time.  I went for an easy run at Valley Forge in the morning.  It was nice to see so many people there out and about enjoying the beautiful day.  When I got home I made sure to use my favorite sunblock by Mary Kay for laying out by the pool and playing yard games.  For my face, I like to use skincare and makeup products that have SPF, like Mary Kay's Day Cream or CC Cream.  On my body I used the lightweight Mary Kay sunblock, which I highly recommend!  Check it out below - it is available to order online!

Outfit Details:
Cover Up:  J. Crew (similar, similar)
Bikini Top:  Lucky Brand, Macy's (similar)
Jean Shorts:  J. Crew Factory
Sandals:  G by Guess, TJ Maxx (similar)
Sunglasses:  TOMS
Lipstick:  Mary Kay True Dimensions Lipstick in Rosette
Sunblock:  Mary Kay Suncare SPF 30

Linking up with Life's a Party Dress Like It, Style Elixir, and I Would So Rock This.

Pinspiration: Olive, Stripes, Yellow, and Gold

Inspiration from Simple, Classy, Chic via Pinterest This striped shirt was one of my February purchases.  Last time I cleaned out my closet I realized that I was lacking in good tees.  So I scooped up a white tee last month and this long sleeve striped top this month.  I'm already thinking of and pinning things to pair it with this upcoming season.  I found this pin last month and realized that I had all the pieces now to recreate it.  It was such a nice day on Saturday; I loved only having to wear a light jacket!  We had a nice lunch at Seasons 52 with my lovely in-laws, who gave me these pretty gold bracelets for my birthday.  :-) Outfit Details: Top:  Striped Layering Cotton Tee, Loft Jacket:  Old Navy Military Jacket (similar) Jeans:  7 for All Mankind (similar) Boots:  LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's Necklace:  Kenneth Jay Lane (similar from J. Crew Factory) Bracelets:  Gifts from Nordstrom - Gold & White Bangle, Pave Link Bracelet Purse:  Botkier Valentina Bag (Amazon) Earrings:  Mint earrings, gift (similar) Remixing my yellow Botkier purse -  last seen with a dinner date look here! Linking up for Mix It Mondays with Fizz & Frosting & Petite Career Girl!

Sister Trip to the Mountains: My Outfit

 My outfit for our girls night out in the Poconos!  I wore this Aztec print B&W top because it is really comfy and this warm black cardigan with my black jeans and boots.

Outfit Details:
Sweater:  J. Crew Factory (similar, similar)
Top:  Forever 21 (similar, tee, peplum)
Jeans:  AG Jeggings (similar)
Boots:  Aldo (similar, similar)

Easy Sunday Outfit

 I spent Sunday mostly relaxing and playing with my little niece Anna.  I layered up since I was mainly inside.  This beautiful scarf was a gift from my Mom Mom-In Law.  She also gave me a pretty purple one too.  I took the above picture earlier in the afternoon and the bottom pictures out on our balcony in the evening.  I missed posting this yesterday because I was traveling for work.  Thankfully it looks like we will be finishing up early so I will be home in time for the Valley Forge Young Friends Holiday Party at the P.C. Knox House on Wednesday evening!  I missed it last year because I was traveling so I am happy to be able to attend this year!

Outfit Details:
Jacket:  Olive Military Jacket, Old Navy (this color no longer available)
Vest:  Fur vest purchased in NYC 2011
Scarf:  Home-made gift
Top: White linen tunic, J. Crew Factory, old
Leggings:  Fleece Leggings, Amazon
Shoes:  LC Lauren Conrad Ankle Boots, Kohls

Chambray and Fleece Leggings

Super chilly Sunday in Philadelphia, but nice and sunny!  I really need to try and clean off our balcony floors though!  I layered up in my chambray tunic, wool cardigan, fleece leggings, and OTK boots with a pop of color in my statement coat.  Many thanks to my amazing sister Mary Beth for taking these shots.  Look for her on an upcoming guest post sometime soon!

We ate lunch with my in-laws in Conshohocken at Southern Cross Kitchen, very tasty food and comfortable surroundings!  And the Guinness cake is AMAZING!!  Then we went to Best Buy to look for a new computer and camera.  I've had the same Dell since junior year of college so over 6 years now and the camera is almost as old, so I'm really excited for new gear!

Goofing off with my sis

Outfit Details:
Coat:  Magenta Pink Swing Coat, H&M (Purchased in 2008)  
Top:  Chambray tunic, J. Crew Factory (old, 2012, Similar)
Sweater:  Black boyfriend cardigan, J. Crew Factory (old, 2012)
Leggings:  Fleece lined leggings, Amazon
Shoes:  BCBGeneration Suede OTK boots, Macy's (old, 2011)
Necklace:  Dabby Reid, hematite turquoise necklace (Nordstrom, gift, 2011 - similar)