34 weeks (these are what they call cankles).

what i wore:
top: soon maternity (gift card)
scarf: gap
jeans: soon maternity (gift card)
shoes: converse via target

monday, jan. 30, 2012

dear baby,

in just a few weeks you will be full-term! wow. it is hard to describe how i feel right now. sometimes i think i am ready to (finally) lay you on my chest, but then i am immediately and completely overwhelmed at that thought.

overwhelmed with love for you and your daddy, and our little family.

the possibility of this reality gets nearer every day, but i’m not sure my heart can handle all the love and emotions. i think about what it will be like to see your face for the first time…probably with tears on my face and loving you so much that my stomach hurts.

we toured the hospital this week and it is crazy to think that there is where we’ll meet you and tell you your name and find out what color your hair is. where we’ll feel so many new feelings and be changed forever. we’ve been trying to prepare for the physical and emotional experience, but there are so many unknowns and i don’t think we will ever feel ready for what is about to happen. we will learn as we go, all three of us.

i can only imagine that you’re as uncomfortable as i am. it’s getting harder to move around, and probably the same for you. we’ve had occasional contractions and while they make my eyes wide with discomfort, i’m glad my uterus is getting ready and strong to push you out into this world. into our arms.

oh. also. i love love love love your bedroom, and i hope that you do, too! i’ve been spending time in there, organizing your clothes and making sure it’s a peaceful place for you to sleep. because you’re going to let us sleep, right?

love,
mom

p.s. i think march 10 would be a great day for your arrival. what do you think?

3 February Permalink

shower style

when: saturday, jan. 28, 2012

what i wore:
dress: soon maternity (gift card)
belt: gift from linda
tights: ??? (target or dsw)
heels: poetic licence (won)

where: baby shower, church, dinner at centro

i thought this dress would be easy-peasy to style, so i didn’t put much forethought into it. i’d been saving it for our baby shower last weekend, and i was planning to wear boots, but neither brown nor gray looked right. bummer!

i was pretty happy with the way it turned out, but i need some ideas for next time.

how would you wear it?

2 February 1 Permalink

leopard love

when: friday, jan. 27, 2012

what i wore:
sweater: h&m
tunic: laura ashley (hand-me-down from my nana)
leggings: soon maternity (gift card)
boots: steve madden

where: work, errands, dinner with eric

i’ve had this leopard top since july, when my nana cleaned out her closet and let me choose whatever i wanted. i took just a few things that i absolutely adore, and i plan to hang on to them forever.

i knew this tunic in particular would be a challenge to style (hence why i’ve had it for six months and this is the first time i’ve worn it), but i also knew i wanted it because my nana is known for her love of animal prints. it reminds me of her whenever i look at it. (this sweater is another item i chose.)

» i also found the most adorable romper that is meant to be lingerie. i took it home not really knowing what it was, but i put it on and it is soo darn cute. it should really be in a high-end fashion magazine. i’m telling you, my nana is fabulous.

1 February 2 Permalink

win a $50 gift card to conversation pieces! {CLOSED}

today’s giveaway comes from conversation pieces, a 10-year-old boutique in los angeles. they’re offering a $50 gift card to one lucky winner! here are some of my favorites:

ENTER TO WIN:

1. “like” conversation pieces on facebook and/or follow them on twitter.
2. leave a comment on this post. (international entries welcome!)
3. come back next week to see if you’re the lucky winner!

» also, use this coupon code to get free shipping!

31 January 4 Permalink

sunny outlook

when: wednesday, jan. 25, 2012

what i wore:
dress: tucker for target
cardigan: wallace (via madewell)
leggings: be maternity (via target)
boots: steve madden

where: work, errands, dinner with erin

hey! happy monday. i hope you had a great weekend. we sure did! the highlight for me was our first baby shower. what about you?? (you can see a photo recap of our weekend here.)

» it’s amazing how a pretty floral dress and 40-degree temps can totally warm up your day. i hope it’s warm where you are today, too!

also, check out my favorite way to wear this dress.

30 January Permalink