#TBT ~ Colorful

This is really funny - I was looking through my blog postings for some stats and I came across this post that I had started back in July but never published!  I don't know what happened, whether I was distracted or just plain forgot (maybe I can blame this on pregnancy brain since it was about a month after I found out I was expecting, haha).  But anyways, here it is, as a #ThrowBackThursday if you will.  I was about 2 months along at this point but not really showing. :)

What I'm Wearing

Top ~ WHBM (similar)

Jeans ~ Limited (similar)

Clutch ~ Henri Bendel

Shoes ~ Banana Republic

Necklace ~ Tiffany & Co

Earrings ~ Henri Bendel

Bracelet ~ Lia Sophia (similar on sale!)

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Weeks 16 and 17: Embracing the Bump!

Since I missed last week's update, here's a look at the last 2 weeks.  I can no longer hide the bump.  My pants are getting tighter every day and I know it won't be long before I'll have to try the rubber band trick.  I need to find some long shirts or a band for my pants if I do that.

I started a new job on Monday, and the only unfortunate part is that I have to wear business casual Monday through Thursday (I could wear jeans everyday at my prior job) and almost none of my dress pants fit anymore!  They have a lot less stretch than jeans. :-/  So the plan is to wear dresses until I figure out this rubber band thing with my dress pants.  I'm really excited about my new job other than that though!  I now have my own office and only have to work half days on Fridays!  Woohoo!

In other pregnancy news, I now have to deal with going to the bathroom more often!  I didn't notice much of a difference until last week.  I've been having to get up during the night which really stinks and makes me feel more tired in the morning.  Also, it's not too often, but every once in awhile I will feel like I have to go literally 2 minutes after I went.  Sorry if that is TMI, hehe. #pregnancyproblems

In better news, I have much more energy and have been more consistent with working out.  My skin is looking a thousand times better than it did just a few weeks ago too, which makes me very happy.  

The baby is supposed to double in size in the next few weeks, so I'm a little nervous about how that's going to go!  I'll be lathering up my stomach in lotion and shea butter and cocoa butter to do my best to prevent stretch marks!  Haha.  :)

Past Pregnancy Posts:
Week 15
Pregnancy Announcement and Weeks 11-14

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Bird Dress

I've been loving dresses a lot this summer and have been wearing them more often than I have in the past.  They are so effortless compared to piecing together different tops and bottoms from my closet.  I foresee this continuing the rest of the summer and into the fall.  Is it weird that I'm already looking forward to fall and sweater dresses and boots?  It's just too bad that it takes forever for us to get to that type of weather here in Texas, haha.

What I'm Wearing

Dress ~ Limited, similar

Clutch ~ Kate Spade

Shoes ~ Limited, similar

Earrings ~ Park Lane

Necklace ~ Tiffany & Co

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Thrift Style Thursday: Boho Chic

This week's theme is Boho Chic!  That is one style that I don't really wear much to be honest (ok, more like almost never).  It always makes me think of music festivals. :)  Don't get me wrong, I think that style is beautiful, it's just never been what I would consider my type of style.  Take this dress, for example, it's absolutely gorgeous and I love the way it makes me feel when I wear it, but I'm not sure it's something I would have picked out for myself.  I love that TST gets me out of my comfort zone!  Anyways, I borrowed this dress from a friend.  That's almost like thrifting, right...?  She recently had a baby and is letting me borrow some clothes I was lusting after while she works on getting back to her pre-baby size.  (Isn't she the best?!)

Let's see how all the other ladies styled their happy hippie/boho chic looks!

The Two Cent Chick

Being Zhenya

Confessions of a Refashionista

Sandpaper Kisses

Buttons and Birdcages

Alligator Toe
Sincerely Miss J

Sistas From Cali

Snippets With Alex
Spoolish

Do you want to have a say in the upcoming themes for Thrift Style Thursday?  Head over here to vote for your favorite one!  We will announce the May themes soon ~ you can participate if you want!  We would love to see your thrifty style!  :)

On a side note, I just bought a ticket for ACL (AMAZING lineup this year) and I think this post has inspired me to find a boho chic look to wear for at least one of the days.

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What To Do When You Have Nothing To Wear ~ Part II

This is Part II of What To Do When You Have Nothing To Wear.  Click here to read Part I.

As promised in Part I, I am going to show a couple of outfit examples that I put together using inspiration from Pinterest.  

The first is a literal interpretation of the outfit.  Here is my inspiration and my version.  The pics are a little dark, but you can see that I'm pretty much wearing the same thing.  There is nothing wrong with exactly copying an outfit you see.  It is a good way to see for yourself how everything looks together. :)

Source: Putting Me Together via Pinterest

The second example is a very loose interpretation of my inspiration photo.  I really liked the pairing of pink with navy, but I don't have a skirt that color.  I do have a top that is very similar in color though!  So I put together an outfit using that shirt and a navy cardigan.

Source: Long Story Short Blog via Pinterest

What I'm Wearing

Outfit 1

Top ~ WHBM

Cardigan ~ Limited (similar)

Jeans ~ Limited

Scarf ~ Limited (another option here)

Boots ~ Natural Selections (similar)

Purse ~ Chanel (similar)

Earrings ~ Limited (another option here for only $8!)

Outfit 2

Top ~ Limited (similar)

Cardigan ~ Banana Republic (similar)

Jeans ~ WHBM

Booties ~ BCBG (similar here and here)

Necklace ~ ILY Couture

Clutch ~ Steve Madden (old)

Winter Uniform

The outfit in this post could not be more different from yesterday's.  It is still warm here, but I wanted to show one of my favorite combos to wear during the winter ~ a long sleeve shirt, puffer vest and boots!  I seriously could wear this everyday.   I love the way it looks together, it's so comfortable and it keeps me warm (especially in the office where it's always a bit cold).  What is your favorite go-to when it's cold outside?

What I'm Wearing
Shirt ~ Limited
Vest ~ Columbia (very similar)
Jeans ~ WHBM
Boots ~ Ugg
Necklace ~ Premier Designs (similar here and here)
Earrings ~ gift (from Paris!)

Unexpected Finds

I have been struggling with the fact that I can't wear heels.  It has kind of limited my outfits, and I haven't really wanted to spend much on flats since I know I won't wear them that often once I'm cleared to wear heels again.  Like I've said before, thank goodness for cheap flats at Target.  I was afraid of missing boot season though (one of my fave things to wear during the fall and winter).  A couple months ago I was with my hubby at Bass Pro Shop to look at manly things and I happened to notice these boots on sale for $25!  What a steal!  I love unexpected finds like this.  Who knew Bass Pro Shop sold cute shoes?  (I also scored a lovely pair of striped flats.)  That's what I love about fashion.  You can find great pieces when you least expect it.  

What I'm Wearing
Top ~ Kohl's (old)
Blazer ~ The Limited (old), similar yellow option
Belt ~ Express (similar)
Jeans ~ WHBM (similar)
Boots ~ Natural Selections from Bass Pro Shop! (another option from Target)
Necklace ~ The Limited (old), similar option here and here
Earrings ~ The Limited (these look exactly the same)
Bracelet ~ G by Guess (similar)
Purse ~ Kate Spade (old)