What I Wore: Maternity Style

Last week I was lucky enough to attend the VIP Grand Opening of The Land of Nod at South Coast Plaza. As I have mentioned before, dressing the bump is tough. It is only getting harder.

Until...about a week ago when I was able to start wearing pre-pregnancy pants again, with a belly band of course. Ohhhh how life is making it easy on me. Thrilled. Like, on the real, I got giddy.

32 week baby bump

 Jeans: Target ::Not Maternity::
Hidden Belly Band: Motherhood Maternity
Tank: H&M
Cardigan: Target
Sandals: Big Surprise...Target again
Necklace you can't see: Premier Designs
 

Oh and for your viewing pleasure, this fab accessory is from The Land of Nod.

Maternity Shop Update

Alright, change of plans. A few weeks ago I gave you all dates for maternity leave. We had it all planned out and were excited to work up until the end. Baby boy has different plans. Apparently, this is a big baby or something. I am measuring 5-6 weeks ahead of schedule. The size of baby and me pushing myself to hard to run a busy little business while chasing around the other three kids is really taking it's toll on my body.

So, as much as I wish I could continue working until 37 weeks, I just can't. I will be taking maternity leave and closing up shop early. 

We will stop taking orders at 10pm PST on Sunday June 2nd and will not resume business as normal until the end of August. Please make sure to get your orders in ASAP. 

Like many of you, I need to create. It helps me keep my sanity. Plus, I just bought some super cute canvas for our leather fold-over clutches. I would hate to wait until baby comes to put them together.  So health permitting, I will be sewing on occasion and maybe even throwing in some Instagram or Facebook Frenzy Sales. Make sure to follow us on each so that you don't miss out. 

Thank you all for sticking with me and continuing to support this business of mine even through all of my chaos. I have the best customers around.

WIWW Maternity Style

Dressing the bump has proved to be quite the challenge this time around. With Rhiannon and Talon the baby doll style tops were really in. No need to buy maternity. A belly band and regular old clothes were all that I needed.

Oh how I wish that style would come back. Just until baby boy arrives. Let me tell you, the high-low and peplum tops just don't work when you have a bump the size of a basketball.

Don't even get me started on maternity clothes either. Finding stuff that doesn't look granny-esque but won't break the bank is tough work, yo. So, I have settled for looking a little bit frumpy. Long tanks from Old Navy and Target have become my B.F.F's. when I need to look half way decent I just throw on a cardigan or blazer and wa-la, I'm ready to go.

Sporting the 28 week bump

 This past weekend though, I needed to dress up for my cousin's wedding and it was way too hot for a blazer. After searching high and low for an affordable dress that didn't age me 20 years, I got desperate and went to the plus size section at Target. Everything was huge on me. But one dress fit the bump...still huge up top though. Luckily, my genius husband was tagging along. He told me to pinch the straps and see how it looked. Sure enough taking about an inch and a half in the arms made for great fit. Took it home, sewed it up and I was ready to go.

A few accessories and I felt confident to leave the house again. I think I may have found a new dress purchase fix. Altering fashionable plus sized dresses may be the way to go. I'll just cut off the XL tags to help my self esteem. :)

Dress:Target
Belt: Forever 21
Boots: Milano Shoes
Necklace: Premier Designs Jewelry
Earrings: Made with Pick Your Plum supplies