What I've been wearing: It's been a while.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. It's been a while. 6 weeks...ish since I last posted.  I get it. 
In my defense, the past few months my mind has been preoccupied. With the holidays, family and friend events, work, and just life, my blogging has taken a back burner.


So what have I been up to?


Trying to find stylish clothes that fit me. With an ever changing figure (yours truly is expecting her first little one on July 1, 2011), the past few months have been challenging in the clothes department for me. I mean, sure, many of my pre-pregnancy jeans fit probably up until about 1- 2 weeks ago (when I was 16/17 weeks along), but not without some serious muffin top...which is NOT so fashionable. Luckily I still can squeeze myself into many of my regular shirts, sweaters, and Ts, so it's really been a balancing act of what fits vs. what is comfortable vs. what looks good AND makes me feel good.


The style I have been rocking at least 2 days a week for the past 2-3 months is leggings, tunics, and flats. It's a great interim solution for those who are pregnant & in between clothes sizes; or even those who just want to wear something comfortable. With an outfit like this; the key is to accessorize appropriately.. 


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These are all pieces that I've owned, are not maternity, and I still can wear them right now.
Now, it appears as though this may be a somewhat boring ensemble. So I have been trying to add a touch of pizzaz to it via accessories. 


Night version:
If I am going out at night; I will wear these diamond hoops that belonged to my husband's aunt. And then I will throw on this Judith Ripka chain in Sterling (not the pictured gold) (thank you Husband). Lastly for my purse. I tend to wear this Chanel Vintage 2.55 Large Flap Bag that was my mother in laws, often, when I go out. It's classic. It's understated...and well, it's Chanel.
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Day Version:
Now, I dress my accessories down when I'm running errands. Perhaps throwing on my Koolaburra's (that I scored on Rue La La for about 65% off) or my Emu "fuzzy boots" as I allude to them. Maybe toss on a chunkier statement necklace and fun bracelet, and finish it off with a  satchel.
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My next post will be about my journey to find fashionable maternity clothes. So far, I am finding it a bit of a challenge, but I am confident fashionable pieces do exist.
Until next time,

Weekend Shopping Recap

It's not very often I can spend the whole day uninterrupted hanging out with my mother- between our busy schedules, we usually have to plan a week or two in advance. So that we did and decided we would head out to the premium outlets where I must say we did some damage.


It's getting to be very fall like here in Massachusetts, so I was trying to determine what I should wear while shopping & walking outside, trying stuff on, and getting hot in the meantime.


Here is what I decided on:

Jeans are Citizens of Humanity Kelly boot cut, shirt is by Sweat Pea, scarf by Michael Stars, and bag is Marc by Marc Jacobs. Boots slouchy leather from Victoria's Secret. Of course, I needed a jacket (baby, it was cold outside!), so I opted for this Marc by Marc Jacobs jacket:

Now the damage I did:

This dress is from Saks Off Fifth- I plan to pair it with a pump or my black knee high boots w/ a zipper in the back; It's 5/48 brand which is the private label. The zippers at the shoulders allow the sleeves to come off. Ever go out and it's cold outside, but hot inside? No issue with this number. I definitely could wear this with leggings, also.






I also got a 5/48 brand long off-white chunky knit cardigan. It's cut so well; longer in the back than in the front, I can wear it with a skirt, dress, leggings, or jeans. It's similar to this one, from Marciano, but does not have buttons:

My mother decided to treat me to a long, heather grey, t-shirt tunic by Factory by Erik Hart (hey, I buy her lunch, I get a shirt!). The cotton is so soft on it, has ruching in the front & semi-sheer in the back. I plan on pairing it with leggings and boots. Perhaps I will also wear the off-white cardigan with it!

And lastly, I picked up this chunky BCBG Max Azria Sweater, in cherry red. It's a bit longer on me than the model, so I could feasibly wear it as a dress, or a shirt.

The best thing about the 3 sweater based items I purchased? The total cost was under $150 (hey, the tunic was a gift from my mother!)!


I can't wait to wear my new garb!

What to Wear Wednesday

What did you decide on this Wednesday?


Choices a plenty, a decision was difficult for me this morning.  It's still in the balmy high 70's here in the northeast, and  I for one am ready to unleash my sweater dresses, boyfriend blazers, and cardigans. But mother nature clearly thinks otherwise.


So my Wednesday is below, I was clearly feeling a tad patriotic. This particular dress has become a staple in my wardrobe. Today, it's being worn without a jacket, cardigan, or blazer; in the summer it's worn with camel peep toes or nude sandals, today I opted for the bright red pump. After all, they are my sassy shoes.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Turnlock Mini Quin

Red cutout pumps, aka my Sassy Shoes.

Calvin Klein Jersey Dress; all you need is a simple pearl strand and pearl earrings.

And it all comes together, hair up, loose ends in the back- easy!

Maybe it's too simple for you; a tad too classic, perhaps? And maybe you're thinking, there's not a whole lot of trend here! Well, I leave you with this-

Fashion fades, style is eternal.

-Yves St. Laurent

Happy hump day!

Case of the Mondays.

Here in Boston, it's a rainy, overcast, high of 65 type of fall day.
Being that it's Monday, the weather made me want to stay in bed; reality sunk in and I realized I had to rush to get ready for another manic stricken day.


I've decided to try to lay out my clothes the night before. This helped me today being that I was moving in uber slow motion.


I like to ease into the workweek with some neutral staples that you probably already have in your wardrobe- beige, tan, khaki, military greens. 
Here are my picks for your Monday.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Pearlie 

Av Max Hammered Gold Cuff

Splendid Jersey Cowlneck Top

Cole Haan Village Jade Small Satchel

Ralph Lauren Vella Pointed Pumps

Banana Republic Stretch Pencil Skirt

Hope your Monday flies by!