You may remember this little short dress from this post. When I wear this dress without a belt sometimes I feel like it looks a bit maternity, so I like to belt it to give me some shape. But when I belt it, it becomes a bit too short, so I think pairing it with leggings makes it work a bit better. I think it would even be cute with jeans or pants too!
My Look:
Dress: H & M
Belt and Leggings: Target
Shoes: Marti and Liz
Do you have a too lose/too short dress? Make it a tunic top!
This is a GREAT time of year to stock up on some winter essentials. Stores are marking down their boots, sweaters and coats. You still have a couple months to enjoy them now, and then around October or November you will be SO glad you got them way back in the winter.
I have put some links below, but your best bet is to hit the stores. That way you can try them on, and stores often have much better deals than online.
Let me know if you find any great deals!
Todays resolution is to find new sources for fashion inspiration. These days there are so many places to get outfit ideas and inspiration. Pinterest is FULL of fashion bloggers that post beautiful outfits everyday. Find a few that you like and follow them. Imitation is the highest form of flattery!
Oh, that magical time right after you have a baby...
No sleep, nothing fits, stressed out. Ugh, just the thought of those first few weeks or months after having a baby is all the birth control I need.
I get asked lots of questions about postpartum fashion, and I also get lots of comments about how people are going to call me once they lose their baby weight.
It has been 3 and a half years since I had to deal with the oh-so-lovely postpartum fashion conundrum, and though my memory may be a bit foggy, there are a few things I can remember and some advice I can give.
1. Do NOT plan on wearing your regular non-maternity jeans home from the hospital. This will only make you extremely sad. Even if by some MIRACLE all your weight actually was "baby," your hips have not returned to their former slimmer locations and most likely they have pumped you so full of fluids during delivery that you have gained several pounds of lovely water weight.
2. Go to Old Navy, Target or some other affordable place and get a few pairs of season appropriate bottom just to make it through the next few weeks or months. You are going to have to get them a few sizes bigger than you are used to buying, but don't let it bother you. Just be glad that you have some pants that you can comfortably wear outside the house. No one but you will know what size they are, and you will feel great when they get too big!
Most of you know that I LOVE a good bargain! Don't be afraid to shop at thrift stores, garage sales, and discount stores for your clothes! Even if I had lots of money (which I don't), I think I would still love the thrill of finding a great deal at an unexpected place.
My Thrifty Look:
Sweater: Garage Sale
Purse: Thrift Shop
Jeans: TJ Maxx (I posted about these on my Facebook page)