It's no shocker that I love blazers. They've been a closet essential for me for about a decade now - when I was teaching, and then post-teaching styling them down with jeans, over dresses, and so on. And as Austin would say, I hoard blazers...but at least I wear them often, right? Right. ...
Since I was pregnant during similar seasons with both Charlie and George, I didn't have to (or want to) buy too many new clothes to fit the bump. First off, you really only end up wearing them for about 6-8 months, and secondly, there were only a handful of true maternity items I liked anyways - leggings, certain jeans, dresses, etc. Since I already had some of the staples needed, I was pretty particular about what I actually bought for my body during this pregnancy. And because I didn't want to spend too much more money, I really relied on places like Amazon for affordable staples that could be worn with or without a bump. I knew I'd be able to wear them while pregnant, and then again postpartum as my body recovered and was in between sizes. ...
I've gotta say, the peasant trend has come at a convenient time for me. Between pregnancy and now postpartum, it's safe to say if I'm not in leggings or biker shorts, I'm in some type of flowy dress. Plus, bump or no bump, I love the effortless look that a peasant dress can give. While my style isn't necessarily boho, I tend to seek out the peasant styles that have a simple, feminine touch, without too much fabric to get lost in. I'm sharing the 15 dresses you need to see within this style, from pricier options like this beautiful pink dress to a $30 Amazon midi that I own and really like. ...
This past weekend Austin and I celebrated my birthday with a staycation in Dallas. It was so much fun to have a weekend just the two of us and truly relax. It's a great way to "get away" without actually getting away. Highly recommend a staycation if you are getting the travel bug, but not ready to fly.
We've done a few staycations this year and I wanted to share what I typically pack for a staycation. I keep it low-key and try to eliminate any extras I don't need. I hate unpacking and this saves me from putting back the things I didn't even wear or use. ...
You know I live in blazers year-round but fall and spring are definitely my favorite seasons for them. While fall blazers are all about weight and plaid, spring blazers offer a chic light look that I love paired with jeans or over a dress. And with spring pastels a trend this season, I had a lot of fun scouring the web for the best spring blazers — finding some under $50! ...
I did a Pregnancy Q+A on Instagram recently and a popular question that came up was where to shop for maternity clothes. But honestly, there's very few maternity brands that I like. With the exception of pants, I try to stick with stretchy or flowy non-maternity pieces that will accommodate the bump. I typically have good luck at Amazon and prefer to not spend a ton on tops or dresses that I'm not going to wear past the pregnancy. ...
I know, I know, I don't usually write about color but I will say I'm being drawn to more lately. First it was this pink sweatsuit and now this baby blue cardigan, and I'm not mad at it. I'm not promising to overhaul my entire neutral wardrobe but I do think it's fun to throw in a few colors if they work for you. ...
This has been a highly requested topic and I'm excited to breakdown the best maternity leggings I've come across with you today! To be honest, I live in leggings while pregnant - especially this time around when I don't leave the house too much. When I do want to switch it up, I go with maternity jeans which I covered here...but I'm a leggings girl. Whether you're looking for a supportive pair as you're further along with the bump or something buttery soft to wear around the house, I'm covering my favorite four picks here for you. ...
Pregnant or not, I love a good blazer. They've been a staple in my closet for years now - I wore them while teaching with trousers, I wear them dressed down with jeans and sneakers, and as of lately, I'm wearing them with maternity leggings and lace-up boots. ...
Maternity denim is always such a hard concept for me. I normally love denim, but struggle when it comes to finding a pair that looks good with the bump.
I've rounded up a few that I've purchased and have been a win for me! Drop you're favorite style or brand in the comments below...this has been a big questions for TTD readers so I'd love to have your opinion on this. Thanks! xx Ashley
For more of my pregnancy outfits, be sure to check out these posts. ...
