Dressing for the Lil Bump

Well it happened, I'm dressing for the bump. 

For now, it includes oversized blazers & vests atop roomy shirts with leggings or elastic waist trousers finished with a scarf or statement necklace. Now, that's not to say that pencil skirts, fit & flare dresses, and boyfriend jeans won't be in my rotation - I just need to purchase a few that are a little roomier since I look like I have a "food baby" that doesn't go away. Once I officially "pop" you better believe I'm  investing in some maternity gear!

Recreate my look:

Gray tee (similar & maternity), UO sleeveless blazer (similar, but pricey), Topshop leather leggings (via Crossroads), Steve Madden Area bootie (in black), Stella & Dot Zabala necklace (on sale!), Stella & Dot snakeskin tote, Stella & Dot renegade cluster bracelet, nugget wrap bracelet, odeon stretch bracelets, Stella & Dot Odette ring, Stella & Dot Lakin teardrop earrings

Little White Dress

Remember this lil thing? I don't know why I didn't reinvent it for cold weather sooner!

Recreate my look:

BB Dakota dress (similar), faux leather biker jacket, faux fur stole, Steve Madden purse, black suede booties, Stella & Dot ring & bracelets

Fringe Benefits

 Recreate my look:

Camel coat, sleeveless blazer, lavender sweater, burgundy coated jeans, combat boots, fringe purse, wide brim hat, vintage scarf, tassel earrings

Grungy

During the reign of grunge, I wanted nothing to do with it. I was shopping at the Limited Too and listening (and dancing) to hip-hop. However, the current resurgence of this trend, including blackberry lips, flannels tied around the waist, baby doll dresses, and beat up booties has me swooning.

Recreate my look:

XXI romper (similar), Zara utility jacket (similar), Steve Madden booties, round sunnies, Revlon Raspberry Bite lipstick, Stella & Dot necklace (it's on sale), fringe purse

A Downtown Date

To galavant around the city and its museums, dark pubs, shops, and fine dining establishments, you need to dress for the possibility of anything, which admittedly, can be hard to accomplish. The foundation of this look is a pair of cuffed jeans, graphic tee, blazer, and comfy yet chic flats; however, the add ons are what make it go from day to night with ease!

1. Scarf | We are in the Windy City after all and the temperature from waiting on the "L" platform to entering American Apparel or even while walking on different streets can change drastically. 

2. A cross body bag with handles | This allows the ability to passionately talk with your hands about Picasso's paintings and sculptures during your day at the Art Institute, while the handles can be utilized later when you are led to the quiet corner table of a seafood restaurant on the river.

3. Statement Jewelry | Once you have your first glass of wine at Elephant & Castle, it's time to roll up the cuff of your blazer and tuck your hair behind your ears to showcase your bracelets and earrings. Also, consider putting on some lipstick!

H&M blazer (similar here and here), XXI tee (similar here and here), Gap jeans, Steve Madden purse (similar), vintage bracelets and ring, leopard loafers, purple scarf, Stella & Dot earrings

Fill in the Dots

My best friend's daughter, Ffion, and I were coloring in her Hello Kitty coloring book the other day and I found myself having a hard time choosing colors for the clouds, Hello Kitty's bow, and the flowers. Literally, I was getting ajada from a lack of color scheme! When did I lose creativity and imagination? It must have been when I discovered the "never have to think about it" blouse. This blouse, with all colors already included, creates your scheme and all you have to do is match up the shades! Thankyouverymuch.

Find yours here, here, or here.

J.Crew peacot, Target cardigan and shirt, LOFT corduroys, Steve Madden booties & purse (similar), XXI scarf, JC Penney belt, Tokyo Bay watch

A Statement

On any given day, we send out an impression to passers by through what we wear and how we carry ourselves. A mood and personality is displayed without even using words. So, what statement are you making today?

LOFT pants and blouse, H & M blazer, Nine West shoes, Steve Madden bag, Crossroads necklace