I've shared this dress more times than I can count, and while I've shared it again and again on LTK, I thought it deserved its own blog post. At this point, it's by far one of my most worn items in my closet...and did I mention that it's $29? Yep, one of the best Amazon Fashion finds ever. I've dressed it up with heels, dressed it down with sneakers, and usually tend to throw it on with sandals as a cover-up or easy summer option. It works well with a bump, too! Should I keep going? ...
May Top 10
Phew, it's been a whirlwind of a month and I just want to say 'thank you' for hanging in there while I'm not as active on IGS and everything else. I know everyone understands, but there's definitely a part of this job that makes you feel out of it if you're not working and posting, even on maternity leave. ...
Father’s Day Gift Guide
Father's Day is coming up and I know guys can be tricky to shop for, so I wanted to put together a post with some ideas. Most of these could work for either your own dad or your husband and they're all Austin approved! ...
What I’m Living In Postpartum
It's taken me a few weeks to get this post together, but I definitely wanted to share what I'm actually living in postpartum this time around. Since Charlie's case was different from George's and I needed to go back to the hospital (sometimes multiple times a day) to be with him, drop off milk, etc., I ended up having to actually get dressed a lot more often than I did with George. And don't get me wrong, it wasn't cute, but postpartum is raw and real and I am totally OK with that! Not to mention I was still recovering from my C-section so truly, I had to be careful with what I was wearing so that I was decently comfortable. ...
5 Ways to Style a Blazer While Expecting
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. ...
What to Wear + Pack for Memorial Day Weekend
While summer doesn't officially begin until June, Memorial Day weekend always seems to feel like the start to me. Right? We usually like to spend the weekend at the lake or at least at the pool, and I know a lot of y'all also have plans for the long weekend, so I wanted to curate what I'd be wearing (in years where I haven't just brought home a newborn...). ...
What’s In My Cart
I'm back with another 'What's In My Cart' series where I curate a few things I'm eyeing. I've been living in oversized sweatshirts, so I have a couple of those on the list, plus several other comfy items and this $12 anklet. Oh, and the cutest onesie for Charlie since he gets to come home this week! ...
How I Styled Maternity Staples Under $50
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. ...
April Top 10
Wow, what a blur April has been. Thank you all again for your support as Aus and I navigate our new normal, but I'm happy to report Charlie is doing really well! I'll share an update on George soon as well. Luckily I was able to get this month's top 10 together pretty quickly - I didn't want to skip it because there are tons of affordable Amazon finds in this one, among other crowd-favorites, that are definitely worth sharing again! ...
The 15 Peasant Dresses You Need to See
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. ...