I think the “rocker” look is one of my faves. I always love it but I think its especially fun while pregnant. There is something kinda awesome about the juxtaposition of the sweet, maternal baby bump paired with leather and studs. I dunno, I just love it. It feels so unexpected.

Today I’m wearing that same Liz Lange Maternity dress that I picked up on clearance at Target very early in my pregnancy ($10). I love that I have been able to re-invent it several different ways. From dressy wedding wear, to casual, to rocker. But I guess that’s the joy of a little black dress. Every girl needs one, even a pregnant girl, okay, especially a pregnant girl!

Tracy said my belly was weird shaped, so I gave her the stink eye haha

Believe it or not these Converse are my most comfortable shoes lately. I know some people hate them since they provide zero arch support….or support at all but they are working for me. I bought Nike Free Runs thinking they would be my go to shoe in the third trimester when my back ached etc but they actually feel a bit narrow and constricting and when paired with a tight ankle sock my little swellies (swollen feet) just cry. The converse on the other hand feel wide and loose and comfy.

Pregnancy Status: 29 weeks 4 days

Outfit

Dress: Liz Lange Maternity for Target
“Leather” Studded Vest: Forever 21
Shoes: Converse All Stars (unbleached)
Earrings: Kate Spade
Lipstick: MAC satin red

Pregnancy Status: 29 weeks 3 days

Outfit

Oversized Pocket Tee: Old Navy ($12.50)
Stripey Pencil Skirt: Old Navy (similar $17)
Button Down: Uniqlo
Shoes: Converse All Stars Unbleached
Lipstick: Mac Creme Sheen Speedial

It pays to keep re-evaluating your closet as your belly changes. I have had this top since before the pregnancy. I loved it in the first trimester because it was loose and flowy and hid what very little belly I had. But then once I was able to share the news that I was pregnant, I was eager to show off the bump and this shirt didn’t really do that so it sat in my closet ignored for a few months. I decided to try it again and see if it still fit over my belly and I was pretty pleased with it.

Pregnancy Status: 29 weeks

Outfit

Peter Pan Collar Top: Cynthia Rowley via TJ Maxx

Layered black tank: H&M ($5.99)

Red Skinny Jeans: Old Navy Maternity

Glitter Sandals: TJ Maxx ($19)

Red Hair Bow: Made it myself

Cream Cardigan: J.Crew (The Jackie)

This is nearly identical to an outfit I wore in my first trimester. However, there is NO way that tunic in the first trimester would still fit. Especially since it was J.Crew Crewcuts! Today’s chambray tunic is an Old Navy Maternity item that I bought very early in the pregnancy. When I first got it in the mail, it was huge (I on the other hand, was not yet). But now we are a match made in heaven. Two huge ladies….or something.

On the topic of huge: this baby is getting huge. I feel like he got bigger overnight, and I wouldn’t be surprised since he’s keeping me up tossing and turning and last night he had me up with unexpected nausea. He’s really decided to “lay it on me” in the last few months. But as John reminded me this morning, the rest of the pregnancy was pretty much a walk in the park, and he’s right. So it only seems fair to the other pregnant ladies of the world that I deal with a little bit of that pregnant lady drama. That also includes the fact that, I missed my wedding rings and decided to wear them today, only to be reminded an hour into the day why I have stopped wearing them – I think they are cutting off circulation.

On the upside of huge…this Old Navy belt is a pregnant lady god send. Consider it the maxi dress of belts. I love the idea of belting things to give a nicer silhouette as your shape begins to disappear and/or become all the more round. But I found that half way through the day the belt needed adjusting and was pretty uncomfortable. This belt however is 90% elastic (hallelujah!). I love that it has the leather detail in the front so it still looks nice but the back is allll stretch. I bought one in this beige color as well as a black one, but they also had some more colorful options. Do yourself a favor and pick one  (or two) up for $12.99.

This hairdo looks fancy, but let me tell you it is super easy! I like to call it wedding hair but its really a modified gibson roll. I’ve been meaning to do some sort of tutorial now for ages, because people always ask me about it. But alas, I have not. But essentially, the secret is: there is a dark elastic headband hiding in there (matches my hair more or less) and the hair is twisted in pieces round the headband.

Pregnancy Status: 28 weeks 6 days

Outfit

Tunic: Old Navy Maternity. I bought mine in the fall and while its not the same, here is another chambray maternity Old Navy tunic that’s pretty cute.
Cardigan: This was a hand me down from my sister in law but it’s an old Target cardigan
Leggings: Old Navy Maternity
Belt: Old Navy (some colors on sale for $10.50)
Boots: Reallllly old Steve Maddens….they still make them, but I cant bring myself to buy the same exact pair, but have yet to find a pair I love more.
Purse: Madewell
Earrings: Swarovski

These pants are a perfect example of something you are probably NOT going to find in maternity. I bought these the same day I bought the polka dot ankle jeans from yesterdays outfit and just like the polka dot ones they are not maternity, they are simply several sizes larger than my pre-pregnancy size. Hooray for funky pants!

Pregnancy Status: 28 weeks 4 days

Outfit

Oversized Tee: Old Navy ($7)
Bleached Skinny Jeans: TJ Maxx ($19)
“Leather” Jacket: Mango Europe
Wedge Booties: Target ($17)

I decided that if sizing up in non maternity shorts worked, it was worth a try on pants too.  Not sure why it had never occurred to me before. But for $19 at TJ Maxx it was worth a try, they would definitely be more affordable than most maternity jeans and there would be a lot more options, rather than just standard basic colors.  Admittedly the fit isn’t perfect because they are being forced below the belly, but they are comfortable and fun and if you ask me the fit is good enough and they are pretty cute.

Seriously, whats my deal with pattern mixing haha. Love the color combo here, so I went with it. I did feel a bit like the Hulk in this shirt though, like if I took one deep breath that one single button I managed to fasten would pop right off and take someones eye out! I’m starting to get the impression that the third trimester is definitely going to be my hardest, especially since the rest of my pregnancy has been such a breeze. I’m suddenly plagued with maaajor fatigue & lower backache but all in all I guess things are still pretty good.

 Just taking a quick nap between shots….zzzz

Pregnancy Status: 28 weeks 3 days

Outfit

Polka Dot Ankle jeans: TJ Maxx $19
White Tank: Old Navy Maternity $12
Pink Plaid: Old Navy (last season)