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February 19, 2015

#tbt Statement Necklace

October 15, 2013

After searching for this necklace for a year, I was about to give up. I found lots of options, but they were all $30+. It's a great necklace, but it's not that great...

While browsing Francesca's at the mall a few weeks ago, I found this gem on the clearance rack...for $10! It wasn't the color I was originally looking for, but I liked the challenge. And at $10, I couldn't leave it behind. It looked great with my gray tee and white skinnies.

Holla!

January 15, 2015

#tbt Espadrilles

November 24, 2013

Espadrilles from Spain? Don't mind if I do!

Holla!

A 6 Euro find in Stiges, Spain

January 13, 2015

Pixie

I just fell in love with the Pixie pant at Old Navy. I'm not really happy with my body lately because of pregnancy and these pants are one of the few things that have made me feel good about myself in my wardrobe. I think it's because they are stretchy. And they look expensive. They're on sale right on. Totally check them out. I snagged a hot pink pair and a black/white plaid pair.

Cheers!

Love this blue color! Old Navy, $25

January 10, 2015

The Perfect (Layering) Tank

I think every girl has a "uniform". Mine has changed over the years. In college it was my Michigan State hoodie, jeans and Uggs. Now, it is some version of this (minus the scarf usually):

cute fall outfit

I stick to the rule that leggings aren't pants. So, if you are going to wear just leggings as your bottoms, then you need to have your butt and crotch covered. To follow my own rule, I needed an extra long tank. Old Navy sold them way back in the day and I have just one. I needed more. Imagine the layering possibilities?! I ended up finding the perfect layering tank in the most surprising place: the maternity section! Liz Lange for Target has the best tanks to pull of my uniform and other layering needs. The tank is soft, long enough to cover my butt and it isn't ruched on the sides like most maternity tops. You can't even tell it's for preggos! And they're super cheap so you can stock up on all the colors.

You're welcome.

Cheers.

Maternity Fashion Tank Top-Liz Lange® for Target®

liz lange for Target, $13

April 15, 2014

Bump Style: Budget 202

Here's my second round of maternity clothes deals. This time I tried to find non-maternity pieces that fit my 20 week bump but that I could wear long after the pregnancy. The key to this trick? Flowy and stretchy. My style has always leaned toward the boho/hippie vibe so flowy wasn't a big leap for me. Most of the "maternity" clothes I packed away last year fit this description. The stretchy part was really fun because I am now unmistakably pregnant but not huge. I'm in the cute bump phase now. I can get away with wearing fitted pieces that show it off. And I stocked up on leggings.

It's also getting hotter which means lots of skirts and dresses for me. One trick I have is going to the swimsuit cover-up section. Those are usually loose and pretty. With a cami underneath and a pair of leggings, it's a cheap and cute outfit. And since we live by the beach, I can use the top later!

Cheers!

Ross
Navy tunic (non-maternity) $20
Sheer cover-up (non-maternity) $13
Striped tank maxi dress (non-maternity) $9
Striped tee maxi dress (non-maternity) $9

Burlington
2 pairs black leggings - $16
Grey leggings - $8
Black/white striped maxi dress (non-maternity) - $17

*haven't received this order yet, so the grey leggings and the dress might not be keepers...

Target

Liz Lange maternity tank - $13

Pants (non-maternity) - $20

*not sure yet if I'm keeping the pants...

Walmart

Dress (non-maternity) - $15

Total: $140

April 13, 2014

Bump Style: Budget 101

One of my big goals when I got pregnant was to look cute with what I already had and only add a few pieces for when I got bigger...for cheap. :)

I starting doing research before I really needed maternity clothes to get an idea of what was out there. I was quickly disappointed. Clothes that were cute and stylish were too expensive and the ones that were reasonably priced were ugly. I got discouraged pretty fast, but I couldn't give up. My pants were quickly becoming too small.

So, here's what I was able to find so far and where I got it. Most of the things I picked are very basic and good for layering. And I'm pretty sure that I can get away with wearing a lot of the tops after the baby is here, which will be important since my body won't be bouncing back in a month. The jeans and leggings I will be saving for baby #2. I will probably splurge on a cute dress for the baby shower and professional bump pics, but we'll see. I hope you other mamas-to-be find things that make you feel fabulous, without breaking the bank! Stay tuned for more deals I find as I continue to grow!

Cheers!

Old Navy