Breastfeeding in Style

Before I had the baby, my new Mom girlfriends were so helpful with offering advice on what to expect. One of them told me to stock up on nursing bras and tops because it would make breastfeeding so much more convenient, especially since it happens so often. I ordered a bra on Amazon and purchased a simple blank nursing tank thinking, I probably won't wear this often but it will be nice to have. 
WRONG -- I wore that tank top multiple days a week in the beginning because not only was it easier but early on, I couldn't even fathom looking like a real human and getting ready like I normally would. I was so tired and wanted to wear whatever made my life a little simpler but let me be clear...I really disliked that tank top. It was boring, basic and not something I would ever choose to wear. I felt so blah.
Luckily as time went on, I learned that a lot of my normal, stretchy tank tops worked just as well and because they were already a part of my regular wardrobe, I felt more like myself. I also realized that there are a lot of beautiful, on-trend tops and dresses that may not be specifically designed for nursing but still allow you to do it with ease. A wrap dress is a perfect example -- I wore a lot of Pink Blush maternity styles during my pregnancy because it was some of the cutest stuff I could find and gave me the most confidence but a lot of women don't realize, their non-maternity clothes are just as gorgeous and many of them still offer the support needed when you are tending to your little one.  

This maxi dress is very similar to the one I wore when I first announced my pregnancy and both of them are the most COMFORTABLE dresses I have ever put on. It is so soft, the wrap style is flattering across all body types and of course, the wrap makes it very easy to undo whenever it's feeding time. But more than anything, I love that it doesn't make me feel like I'm wearing something basic and frumpy. It's just another beautiful Fall dress and by adding a leather moto jacket and booties, it becomes much more a date night look than a day covered in spit-up look 😂
#MOMLIFE

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Mom's...How do you stay stylish while breastfeeding?
Wearing:
Dress: c/o Pink Blush Jacket: Tobi (similar) Necklace: c/o Park Lane Jewelry Booties: c/o Cabi Clothing Sunnies: Raen Bag: Urban Expressions

Rocked it & Swapped it: Navy Faux Leather Jacket

Sweater weather may still be upon us but when we want to change it up and dress up our looks a bit, we always look to the leather jacket. Since late Winter/early Spring temps can vary, especially between day and night, layering is key. A black leather jacket is a staple piece that should be in everyone's closet but with brighter colors and sunshine around the corner, we're shedding the traditional style for fun addition to our outerwear collection. The navy blue leather is a unique twist on a classic and really pops, whether it's styled with similarly colored maxi dress or floral beauty.

By the way, the one we're both wearing here is on sale for $27 down from $90 (and also comes in cream color!) If you want to buy it in both colors, we support it ;)

Do you own any different colored leather jackets?
We've got our eyes on pink for Spring!

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Floral Maxi Dress for Fall

(Fashion) Rules are meant to be broken. DO wear white after Labor Day, DO pair navy with black, and do NOT feel the need to match your bag to your shoes. Also, one of my absolute favorites? DO style florals for Fall. In fact, I prefer floral prints in cooler temps...With a chunky knit and suede booties, it's as cozy chic as it gets. As long as you're coloring inside a few lines such as selecting florals in muted, more neutral hues such as navy, oxblood, dark green and black.

I loved this maxi from the moment I saw it. On the Tobi website, the model was wearing her hair down in cascading waves and donning the perfect cognac mules while glistening in the desert heat. This is one of those moments where I realize I was the perfect prey to make a sale but I have no shame...it's a gorgeous dress with a built-in Angelina moment that works year round. That's a YES.

Also, because it's still quite warm out (and no, I'm not complaining), I chose to pair this dress with sandals but in a few weeks, I will swap them out for tasseled booties which will complement this navy leather jacket. Speaking of, can we just talk about how much I love it? Guys, I don't know if I'll pull my black leather beauty out at all this year...the blue is just a little more unexpected and unique.

As a reminder, new customers get 50% off the first Tobi order! You're welcome...for the perfect excuse to share with your husband when ANOTHER UPS box arrives at your front door. "Honey, it was practically free..."

By the way, ladies, I wore this out to a Family dinner so I had to keep things classy...but next time, I plan to wear it n a date night, in which case I will not be sporting a nude bralette underneath ;) Because it's a maxi which offers a lot of coverage (not my husbands favorite, I'll admit) the extra bit of skin it offers up top is a great way to balance it out and still feel sexy at the same time.

Wearing:

Dress: c/o Tobi

Jacket: c/o Tobi

Sandals: c/o Sole Society

Purse: c/o Sole Society

Sunnies: H&M (only $6!!)

Necklace & Earrings: c/o Park Lane Jewelry

This post is sponsored by Tobi but as always, all opinions & styling are my own.

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On the Lake, Off the Shoulder

The off the shoulder trend arrived earlier this year and I can officially say, I'm a fan. This is my kind of way to show a little skin...I don't love everything hanging out there for all to see...instead, I prefer subtle hints of skin. I like this top because not only is it off the shoulder but includes peek-a-boo cutouts which is just enough to keep 'em guessing without being too over the top (and totally gives off some Kelly Kapowski vibes!). There is a way to keep it fun AND classy...my 21 year old college self might disagree but if we spent time dwelling on ALL of our early style mistakes, we could be here all day ;)

I wore this over Memorial Day weekend at the lake house and it was perfect for the unofficial start to Summer. By the time we made it down to the pier for our evening hangout, storms had started to roll in which made for some dark outfit photos (whoops, sorry friends) but some really cool weather shots! 

Here's few I captured with my phone:

So naturally, as I'm geeking out over being a temporary storm chaser, my Family is starting to freak out about the impending lightning and mass of black clouds coming straight at us. Understandable, I suppose. Nevertheless, they were good sports and managed to capture a few more shots of my casual weekend look before sprinting to the car in an effort to shoe the pups outside before the downpour. Thanks guys...#bloggersgottablog!

Wearing: 
Top: c/o Tobi - P.S. your first Tobi order is 50% off! Shorts: Lisa's, old - similar here Sandals: c/o Sole Society Bag: c/o Sole Society Sunnies: Zero UV - sold out but similar here

Leather and Lace

It seems that every Summer, one of my first “new season” wardrobe purchases ends up being a white dress. Perfect example - Last year, I wore this one on repeat. To me, the simplicity of a lightweight, casual dress reminds me of everything I love about a traditional (even if, old fashioned) American Summer…lemonade on the porch, barefoot in freshly cut grass and s’mores on cool nights. Typically, I would pair this lace style with my favorite denim jacket and sandals but the nice part about a basic staple is changing it up whenever you want and I love making ultra-feminine things a little more roughed up. By adding a leather vest and lace-up heels, this suddenly went from daytime casual to a night out with the girls. 

Just an FYI, this is not necessarily a look to wear around town on a weekday...I stopped in a local pizza shop after shooting these photos to pick up our dinner and witnessed a few different kind of looks from surprised to confused and from the cooks in the kitchen at the restaurant, enticed. But perhaps it was just the teal Old Navy flip flops I changed into that threw everybody for the loop...In case you were wondering, those are not recommended with lace & leather ;)

P.S. Now that Summer is actually a reality, I'm doing a little refreshing in my closet. Between my husband and I, we just donated 5 HUGE black garbage bags of clothes so all that work deserves a little play, don't you think? Specifically, I'm restocking on tank tops, shorts and even a few pieces of jewelry. I'm also in the market for the ultimate one-piece swimsuit...does that exist, ladies? To me, it would keep the top lady parts concealed (yet still highlighted, obvi) and entails a perfectly placed cutout. Let me know if you bought one that you love! 

Like this look? Shop similar white dresses for Summer here and remember...

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Wearing:

Dress: c/o Tobi

Vest: Kut from the Kloth (similar under $60)

Shoes: Just Fab (these are similar and on my summer must-have list too)

Bag: Sheinside (old but similar here under $20)

Necklace + Earrings: Forever 21

Sunnies: c/o Ilymix

Lipstick: GloMinerals "Sorbet"