24 Weeks + Soon Maternity

With the heat of Summer beginning to lose its grip crisper mornings and cooler evenings are headed our way. With the change in season looming near I've given my maternity wardrobe some more thought. I'm looking forward to bright colors, scarves and 3/4 pants, boots and beanies, maxi skirts and longer shirts. These pants will definitely be making their way into my wardrobe as a staple the more the weather cools. They fit FABULOUSLY, especially in the rump area. The pants boast a wide stretch fold-over waistband that is kind to the baby bump while concealing my other bumps and lumps. LOVE.

We're officially 24 weeks. TODAY! It's so strange, it feels like time is FLYING by. I feel like crying out for someone to hit the pause button and just let my pregnant self BE and ENJOY. It's going by too fast. BUT at the same time, it doesn't feel new anymore. It feels like I've been pregnant awhile and it's all very exciting.

This little girl kicks and squirms on an almost clockwork schedule. Her kicks are no longer arbitrary little bumps and nudges, rather I can feel tiny limbs and feet and generally I can tell what position she's in. It. is. amazing. I love this tiny girl so much already. We are really really looking forward to having her in our lives.

I'm wearing:
Shirt: Anthropologie
Capri Pants: Audrey capri pants c/o Soon Maternity
Heels: Bandolino

Floral Skirt Restyle

I love a good thrift store find that's perfect off the hanger. But that rarely ever happens for me. Instead, I find the perfect print dress in 3 sizes too big. Or I'll find a skirt that's the wrong length. Fortunately these are easy fixes!

I found this beautiful vintage floral print skirt whilst op-shopping with my dear friend, Dee. The florals in this skirt stole my breath. Beautiful bright perfection! It just needed a few tweaks here and there.

Before:


-The skirt was too big and sat too low on my hips. Because of the extra room in the waist it ended up making me look baggy and frumpy. It took away from the beauty of the florals! To fix this, I took it in a few inches so it would sit higher on my waist and create a slimmer silhouette.

-The skirt was JUST a tad too short to be a maxi skirt. Because I'm short (5'3") maxi skirts can be hit or miss. Too long and it's just not wearable. If the skirt sits just above the ankles it makes me look REALLY SHORT and STUMPY in real life. It visually cuts off the length of the skirt and makes me look quite squat. Not a good look, so I shortened this skirt just to the knees.

After:



The result is a fun and playful skirt! Easy to dress up or dress down.

Admittedly, I have a growing pile of clothes that I've bought with the intention of fixing up. But I can't seem to find the time/motivation that I need to tackle it! One piece at a time, eh? ;)

Do you ever bring the scissors to your vintage finds?

xoxo Talia Christine

What I Wore: Pretty In Pink

LOVE THIS TOP! It's so flowy and flattering. I feel really feminine in this blushing shade of rose. Next time I'll pair it with a black and white print and some tall pink heels for a bolder look. So versatile!

I'm wearing:
Top: c/o SugarLips
Jeans: Cotton On
Shoes: Steve Madden

xoxo
Talia Christine

Wardrobe Wednesday: Remix - Week 5

The Everyday Comfy Outfit

Welcome to the FIFTH and FINAL week of remix month in Wardrobe Wednesday!

For those of you just joining in, this month I've taken one item of clothing (a simple brown knit dress) and have restyled it into a new outfit each week!

Here's how I styled it this week.




Today me and Audrey are having a quiet day at home so I went with simple and comfortable styling. I layered my favorite slouchy cardigan over the dress and paired it with some cute shoes. I pulled my hair up out of the way and that's this outfit done!

Now to go play duplo with the baby and read some books.

I'm wearing:
Dress: TJ Maxx
Shoes: Urban Outfitters
Cardigan: Urban Outfitters



See how I styled this in week 1, 2, 3, and 4!



xoxo
Talia Christine

Wardrobe Wednesday: Remix - Week 4

Hi everyone! Welcome to remix week FOUR!
The remix challenge has been GREAT for me this month!

For those of you just joining in, this month I've taken one item of clothing (a simple brown knit dress) and have restyled it into a new outfit each week!

Here's how I styled it this week.




I layered a lace top and a lace knit cardi over the knit dress. I belted it high wasted to give it some more structure. Since it's getting really cold I wore my rose colored jeans underneath but I think it would be really cute with some colorful tights or leggings!

Simple. Perfect for the season. Comfortable.

I'm wearing:
Knit Dress: TJ Maxx
Lace Top: Anthropologie
Cardigan: Forever 21
Jeans: Cotton On
Mocassins: N/A



Check out week 1, 2, and 3!

xo
Talia Christine

Wardrobe Wednesday: Remix - Week 3

Remix week THREE! For those of you just joining in I'm wearing a simple knit dress and styling it different ways this month. You can join in too and link up here!

Learning to restyle an article of clothing in different ways is great to gain fresh perspective on your wardrobe and stretch one item farther in your outfit styling.

Here's how I styled my dress this week!




I'm wearing:
Dress: TJ Maxx
Shirt: TEMT - Paper Scissors
Boots: Urban Outfitters
Socks: Urban Outftters

*Disclaimer: I have two identical knit dresses in two different colors. I normally would wear my brown dress for WW: Remix, but um... I threw it in the wash a few days ago and forgot to get it out of the machine. I know. Gross. So... it's currently being washed again. So I had to wear my navy dress instead. So pretend it's brown I guess? xo

P.S. I love this new shirt! It was a Mother's Day present ♥♥

P.P.S. - Thanks for indulging me on my Wardrobe Wednesday photos. You guys are the best for putting up with me ;)

See how I've styled this dress in week 1 and week 2!



Play along and link up!



xoxo
Talia Christine

Wardrobe Wednesday: Remix - Week 1

This month is Remix month in Wardrobe Wednesday! Take one article of clothing, or an accessory, and restyle it into several different outfits!

Seriously, this is a fun challenge for me. And seriously a challenge! Remix month is all about looking at your wardrobe and stretching it farther! It really makes you look at your pieces and challenges you to wear them in different ways.

This month I'm choosing a simple brown dress. A very favorite of mine. I've had it for years and have worn it consistently throughout. I had never really given any thought to dressing it up much, so in the following weeks you can see all the different ways I've discovered how to style it! Fun!




I'm wearing:
Knit dress: TJ Maxx
Shoes: Target

This week it's all about the dress as it is. Nothing fancy, just the dress. No makeup. Natural curls. This is generally how I would wear the dress; it's quick and easy!

BIG BIG thanks to Phil (AKA the Best Husband In The World) for snapping the photos for me.

Happy styling!

Come play along! Seriously.



Edit: Upon closer inspection, the dress looks black in these photos but it is definitely brown! I'll see if I can fix that...

Edit: Okay. Kinda fixed it.

xoxo
Talia Christine

Wardrobe Wednesday

I'm Wearing:
Shirt: Handmade by me
Pants: BDG. jeans
Shoes: Urban Outfitters

The theme for this Wardrobe Wednesday is "inspired". I think it's a really fun theme and can be interpreted in many ways!

I sewed this shirt from scratch! I just finished it on Saturday and I've been madly in love ever since. I picked up the fabric from the dump shop for 1 dollar. I was inspired and drawn to the color and simple print. I knew that I had to make something for myself out of it. I love the simple design of the shirt with the classic peter pan collar. It's a new favorite in my closet for sure.

For those wondering, I used the Violet pattern by Colette Patterns I love their patterns. They are packaged beautifully and easy to follow. Check them out!

Wanna play along with Wardrobe Wednesday?
Link up!



xoxo
Talia Christine

Wardrobe Wednesday

I'm wearing:
Tank top: Forever 21
Skirt: Handmade by me
Shoes: Nine West

Y'all. It's been awhile since I've played along with Wardrobe Wednesday, so I thought it was high time. This month the theme is Heavenly Homemade. This is the month that you get to showcase your handmade items!

I made this skirt from scratch. I'm quite pleased with it! I recycled the fabric from an old XL duster and fashioned it into a fitted a-line skirt with decorative pleats on the front and back. Phil helped me with the math to get the size and number of pleats in the skirt right so that it would fit me exactly. And I love it how it turned out. It fits like a glove. Like it was made for me ;)

Play along and link up!



xoxo
Talia Christine

Shoe Love

I am in love with so many shoes this season! I've been dreaming wistfully about oxfords, high heeled boots, and some beautifully precarious wedges. Here are a few of my favorite picks from my wish list! Enjoy! ♥



1. Kimchi Blue Woven Heeled Oxford - UO
2. Kimchi Blue Wooden Heel Oxford - UO
3. Elise Lace-up Ankle Booties - Ruche
4. Verna Bylar Oxford Heels - Ruche



5. Summertime Brunch Espadrille Wedges - Ruche
6. Jeffrey Campbell Mariel Wedge - UO
7. Everything Goes Wedge - Modcloth
8. Espadrille Sergeant Wedge - Modcloth

Aren't they dreamy? I'm in deep love with those oxford heels.

xoxo
Talia Christine