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Long Cardigan

Long Cardigan

I’m slowly quickly running out of cloths that will fit over my ever-growing bump. Here I turned to a tunic I typically wear as a swimsuit coverup and a long cardigan to help elongate the body. Illusions work whether you’re…

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Check

Check

So this post started out as your basic ‘white tee, jeans and sneaks’ type of outfit which I was inspired to wear thanks to Pink Peonies, who also just so happens to be pregnant. But it turns out our weather decided to hover…

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Loving Lately: Spring Tops

Loving Lately: Spring Tops

Just a little inspiration for your Thursday as I share some of my favorite tops that are all too perfect for spring as they make great use of flowers, ruffles and pastels. Soft, sweet and feminine which can always be enhanced…

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Prego Peplum

Prego Peplum

One style I was sad to step away from during pregnancy was peplum. I love the femininity it adds to a top and how flattering it is to most any shape. You can see how I styled the look previously here, here and here. Then I ran…

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Wedding Recap

Wedding Recap

My family and I spent this past weekend in Hudson Valley, NY for my sister in law’s wedding. Kayla and her new husband Matt made the most picture perfect bride and groom and put on a wedding that no one will forget. It was…

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Road Trip

Road Trip

Today we’re on the road heading to NY to begin a weekend full of wedding celebrations for my SIL. Comfort is always key when traveling, but even more so at 32 weeks pregnant. I’ve rounded up what I’m currently wearing as well as…

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Transitioning

Transitioning

(click on image to enlarge) Outfit 1: Top / Denim / Bag / Shoes / Necklace / Bracelet Outfit 2: Dress / Scarf / Booties / Bag / Watch / Earrings I believe we are officially finding ourselves in the transition period as we head…

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Navy Layers

Navy Layers

Thankfully this outfit works perfectly for maternity style, but I love the fact that it’s an outfit I’d wear during my non-pregnancy days as well. I do my best not to purchase maternity clothes that I wouldn’t buy if I weren’t…

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Coat Free

Coat Free

It’s exciting times when I can start to step outside sans coat! Granted, I still had to layer with a turtleneck, sweater and scarf, but the sun was shining and it was glorious. I just recently grabbed this scarf at Madewell and…

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Easy on the Feet

Easy on the Feet

All I can say is thank goodness sneakers are so on-trend right now. These days when winter weather boots are not required, I’ve been drawn to either my Converse or these New Balance sneakers. Fortunately they don’t take away from…

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