Outfits Not Just Clothes

vest-Mango(similarish here ), cardigan-Free People(similar here ), shirt- Gap Maternity , leggings- Old Navy Maternity , scarf- American Apparel , boots- H&M , necklace-Gifted Yes folks, I am expecting once again! #kellerbaby2018 You may recall the reveal of my 1st pregnancy back in 2015 here . This time I waited a tad longer because it's winter and I've been outfitting with looser silhouettes which don't lend themselves to showcasing the bump. My 1st time around, when it was Spring/Summer I wore more fitted pieces, hence the bump was more obvious.  But enough about my uterus business let's turn our attention to this maternity OOTD! First, I want to note my slick layering of a longer-length cardigan UNDER this collared and pocketed knit gilet. This layered combo is an unexpected outerwear alternative and the extended hems are great for a leggings look. Said leggings and striped shirt are maternity pieces, and the flat boo...

I am now officially 9 months pregnant! And the 9th month is a FULL month, both in that at the END of the 9th month is when the baby comes, and I'm feeling very "full". I've said to several friends that it feels like my body is in a vise's grip from tits-to-crotch. Not the most eloquent description, but extremely apt. Here are my top 9 outfits, one each from the past 9 months, which I like to think show my body's progression, while maintaining my personal style aesthetic. Links to the original posts under each pic.  From Outfit Inspiration to Outfit Reality  A classic for me, bright cropped pants, striped shirt, blazer, heels. I've worn variations of this outfit for, literally years. It suits me so well, and I think is still fresh and fun with the mix of colors.  And I'm pretty sure I didn't know yet I was prego at this point, still very early days. Preppy Badass This is from back in late April, when I DID know about my condition,...

I've now hit the six-month mark of my pregnancy and it's time to get some straight-up maternity wear. I'm still utilizing drawstring bottoms, but with fall comes a more professional dress code in my academic office setting so I've ordered two workwear bottoms. Gap J.Crew A standard pair of black fitted trousers are an essential for the office. And, depending on which pair fits best, the other will go back. Sure, in "regular" sizes I have more than one pair of black work trousers, but that's for years of wear. In my current form, I only need one pair for these last 4 months.  That's the thing with maternity shopping. You have to switch up your mindset. Instead of buying investment-type pieces that you can come back to season after season, you're really only looking to outfit yourself for a limited time. Plus, it's not about making a statement necessarily, but finding those work-horse type of garments that are going to get the j...

I'm now officially over the halfway point of my pregnancy and I've been pretty fortunate in not having to purchase a lot of maternity clothes. I HAVE picked up some items that I've been referring to as non-maternity maternity wear, seen here  and here . I've recently added to that category with the following two dresses: Shirred Faux Wrap Dress Striped Faux Wrap Dress Same dress, one solid, one striped. Both are over-the-head knit numbers with a faux wrap silhouette and abdomen area ruching. So, in theory both are great "regular" dresses for a mid-point pregnant lady like myself. Huhevah, let us consider the back view...   Now, obvie the model pics airbrushed out any bumps and lumps, but for us non-models the "lumpy" potential is cause for concern. I'm basically talking about back fat and rear end appearance. The former I'd like to conceal, the latter I'd like to "p...

In this post I wrote about that drawstring bottoms are "saving my life" during my second trimester of pregnancy. And to keep the life support going I've made some recent purchases that I hope will see me through the next few months. Plush Trousers The product name is "Plush Trsouers" which I guess is a uber-cool alternative to "sweatpants" which these basically are. Ain't no shame in sweatpants in my opinion, bring 'em on! Drawstring Waist Trousers It's a well documented fact that I love me some bright colored cropped pants( here , here , and here ). I'm hoping this pair will serve as a "pregnancy" alternative to my "regular" bright pants outfitting.  Zipped Trousers These may, or may not get returned. I'm not really excited by them, but the sale price and their potential functionality peaked my interest.  Trousers with Contrast Waist You can't easily see the navy h...

Totally using the clutch to hid the bump, very Grace Kelly of me, no?  blouse/clutch-Banana Republic(similar here  and here ) , skirt-Forever 21(similar here ), cardi- Piperlime (similarish here ), heels- Prabal Gurung for Target , necklaces- Jewel Mint , ring/bracelet- Le Tote I swear this is the last striped-theme post for the rest of the week. What, can I say? When I'm feeling a theme I run with it, as seen in these posts here , here , here , AND here . Beyond stripes, this statement "Tomboy" clutch is carried ironically, as this outfit is very feminine with the blouse, skirt, heels, and draped cardi. But that's part of the fun with statement pieces and mixing up styles. You can be a bit tongue-in-cheek with your outfit.  Now for some bump pics! In profile I'm all stomach, but straight on I can still "hide" my condition. This knit skirt will definitely be worn again during my pregnancy...