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

19 weeks + Soon Maternity

Let me tell you a little secret. I've never actually owned a proper pair of maternity pants or shorts before. I know I know! Last time I just "got away" with wearing my old jeans and a rubber band. I was quietly chuffed with myself and proud of my achievement. I really did feel like I was getting away with something.

But here's the thing. These little beauties showed up on my doorstep and OH MY WORD! WHAT WAS I THINKING! Having a pair of proper maternity shorts is changing my life. They FIT! COMFORTABLY! And they make me LOOK GOOD.

I feel like this is where most of you are nodding your heads and saying, "Duh, you crazy woman." But this is a lightbulb moment for me. I'm grabbing every person who will listen to me and saying, "GET THESE! THEY'RE AMAZING!" Because they are.

They fit like a charm and there's room to grow (which uh... the Bean and I will be needing). These shorts are changing my life. And they make me feel fancy! And fancy is hard to come by these days.

On a semi-related note: LOOK HOW BIG MY TUMMY IS GETTING! Way bigger than the first time around. Also, chicken legs. I'll forever be plagued by them.

I'm wearing:
Tank: Forever 21
Shorts: Classic Cotton Maternity Shorts c/o Soon Maternity
Wedges: Nine West

Pssst... The shorts are on SALE! Nab some while you can.

18 Weeks + Lotta Love

18 weeks! I can't believe how fast this pregnancy is going by. Aside from a VERY active baby and my usual pregnancy aches and pains it's easy to even forget that I'm pregnant this time around.

I need to consciously keep track of this pregnancy before it completely passes me by so I intend to take lots more baby bump photos!

Dress // Handmade by me
Shoes // Lotta From Stockholm (A Christmas present from my parents!!)

Seriously. Aren't these shoes dreamy? I'm in deep love. I've been wanting a pair for ages. And they are SO shockingly comfortable. Easily the most comfortable pair of high heels I've ever owned. I'm in love.

xo

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 2

Welcome to week 2 in Wardrobe Wednesday: Remix! For those of you just following along, every month there is a theme or a challenge. This month is Remix month in Wardrobe Wednesday. Take one article of clothing, or an accessory, and restyle it into several different outfits! It's a great way to gain fresh perspective on your wardrobe and stretch one item farther in your outfit styling.

For my item I chose a simple brown knit dress. Here's how I restyled it.




Layering is a great way to stretch your wardrobe. I layered a fun cat print skirt over the knit dress and belted over the high waisted skirt with a tan braided belt.

I'm wearing:
Dress: TJ Maxx
Skirt: Charlotte Russe
Heels: N/A

Here are a few outtakes during out photoshoot. It was a bit hectic with the dog and baby. Baby fell over, hit her head, and needed some cuddles. Dog kept getting into the picture.




See how I've styled this dress in Week 1!




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