Mom Monday: Nursing Bra's with Style

I'll be honest: I wasn't thrilled with wearing maternity clothes (despite how many cute looks are available for expecting Mom's) and I feel like many of the nursing styles, clothes AND accessories, are typically just as blah and way more functional than fashionable. PLUS, we all know how hard it is to find a regular, supportive bra...now imagine your boobs are twice the size (and weight) they normally are, and suddenly it's 10x as hard to find something that has all this AND looks semi-cute. 
Nonetheless, I knew I needed at least a small collection of things starting with bras so it felt kind of perfect to partner with You! Lingerie, a nursing line meant is to make pregnant and breastfeeding Mama's feel confident everyday. The brand believes pregnancy and breastfeeding are beautiful, so why should you wear an unflattering nursing bra or pay an exuberant amount for a beautiful one? Okay, perhaps I could get behind that kind of female empowerment. Plus, I knew I already loved their sister brand, Preggo Leggings, which was one of my actual favorite items during the last few weeks of my pregnancy so I was eager to take one of their bras for a test ride.

I chose the London Maternity & Nursing bra, a cotton style with gray and white stripes (because do I ever not love stripes?). I liked that it was supposed to be good for low-cut necklines and smooth under t-shirts, two things I'll most likely be wearing plenty of during breastfeeding. And let me officially confirm, all of the positive claims are true - It's super comfy, easy to clip & un-clip and nowhere near boring (like my other nude and black nursing bras which are slightly more Grandma style - Sorry babe!). 

No matter which bra you choose, all of the fabric selections, designs and colors are made with a fashion-minded mom in mind. They are meant to offer sensuality, playful style and femininity in its wearer without sacrificing quality and functionality of discreet feeding, support and comfort. Shop all their styles here!
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This post is sponsored by You! Lingerie. As always, all opinions are entirely my own.  Thanks for supporting brands that make Sisters Marie possible.

Maternity Monday: Must-Have Leggings for the Third Trimester

I have a pair of leggings that I bought a few years ago that fit like a glove. They are the perfect length, tightness and mix of comfy/casual for going out. All women know how hard this is to find. Finding a great pair of leggings is like locating a needle in a haystack - just as difficult as stumbling upon your perfect pair of jeans. Now, throw in being 36 weeks pregnant and this task suddenly seems nearly impossible. I actually didn't wear leggings most of my pregnancy - I did my best to be put together on a daily basis so I would feel as much like myself as possible, but during these last few weeks, I have been craving the comfort of maternity leggings to wear when I get home from work with a tank top or comfy t-shirt. I typically try to take my dog for a walk at night or if my feet are swollen (which is often, lately), I end up resting on the couch for a while so I want to be comfortable and I have tried a few different pairs of leggings but none of them meet all of my criteria -- Until now, that is...

As I type this, I am sitting comfortable in "Mom's Night Out" pants, black maternity leggings that have become an essential for me within a matter of days. They are over-the-belly leggings made with the softest stretch fabric so it doesn't feel confining on my bump...that's the BEST part, you guys. I barely notice they are on as opposed to a few of the other pairs I've tried over the last few months which I am either pulling up and adjusting all day long. They are spandex and almost feel like tights, going on like butter and seamlessly stretching over my stomach, so it doesn't create any ripples under my shirts. To be honest, I wish I had known about these earlier because I would have purchased multiple pairs and worn them regularly. I still might because I think they will be great post-baby recovery pants too and even a great option for when I start ramping up my workouts again. Not to mention, I was wearing the leggings with this tight black tank top when Lisa saw me and she wanted to know if I was wearing a body suit...That's how smooth they are!

Just 3 weeks left, guys! And you can bet I will be living in my preggo leggings ;)

Wearing: 

Leggings: c/o Preggo Leggings
Sweatshirt: E Street Denim
Shoes: Converse
Sunglasses: Ray-Ban
Lipstick: GloMinerals - Crush