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Trend of the Month: YELLOW!

maternity style: lace blouse, white cardigan, yellow and purple accessories yellow bow shoes {{Blouse + Jeans: Motherhood Maternity
{{Cardigan: Target
{{Necklace + Earrings: Kazuri Beads Kenya (similar)
{{Shoes: Old (similar)
{{Purse: Target

I always get SO excited when Marion from Marionberry Style announces her monthly “trend of the month” challenge. Why? Well, for a couple reasons:

It gives me an excuse to plan ahead for an outfit
It gives me an excuse to do a little research (i.e. reading fashion blogs and fashion magazines) to see how others are rocking the latest “trend”
It gives me a personal challenge to figure out how I can make the trend my own / fit my personal style (or maybe even step outside of my style comfort zone)

Now, when Marion said this month’s trend was YELLOW I was excited because it’s such a happy color, but also a little nervous because yellow typically is not a great color on me (fair skinned folk like myself have to be careful when trying to rock yellow). I was also a little nervous because the only yellow blouse I have no longer fits me at this stage in my pregnancy.

So, I had to get creative. That’s the fun part about trends – it’s all about incorporating it in a way that works for YOU rather than feeling confined to how others are wearing it / rocking it / whathaveyou.

So, I opted for POPS of YELLOW throughout my outfit via my accessories. So, I stuck to totally neutral tones in my outfit (a la cream blouse, white cardigan, and dark jeans), and went BOLD with bright yellow bow flats, matching yellow earrings and necklace, and a bright purple bag. Sure, not a yellow bag, but I love this purple bag so much I threw it in there anyway.

That’s the key, folks.

If you’re nervous about incorporating a BOLD trend like YELLOW or STRIPES or ANIMAL PRINT, don’t feel like you need to venture into wearing it as an entire outfit (you know, like the yellow suit guy over there–>).

Just incorporate it via your accessories: shoes, a bag, jewelry, a belt!

So, what do you think? How do YOU incorporate “trends” into your daily wardrobe?

Linked up today with Marionberry Style, Because Shanna Said So, and The Pleated Poppy.

What to Wear: Second Trimester Maternity Style Inspiration

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What to Wear: Second Trimester Maternity Fashion and Style Inspiration

AHH! As of today I am now in my THIRD trimester. WHAT?! Crazy! Seriously, I am due in exactly three months. Yeah, three months from now there will be a BABY in our house.

It still doesn’t even feel real that this is happening. We are so excited, but also so nervous / anxious / worried / [INSERT EMOTION HERE].

Well, while I’m over here having a minor freak out, let’s talk about something that doesn’t freak me out: FASHION.

Now, I thought it would be fun to sort of recap all the outfits I put together and wore during my second trimester. I remember when I first found out I was pregnant, I SCOURED blogs for hours… even days looking for maternity style inspiration. I mean, your body changes SO much when you’re carrying a child, but I didn’t want to sacrifice my sense of style just because my body is changing. So I looked around.

And while there are certainly a few great bloggers out there who have shared their maternity style, the truth is, there just wasn’t THAT much. So, I thought recapping my second trimester style might be fun for a few reasons:

For me: It’s a nice way to document my growing bump, but also document my personal style throughout this pregnancy
For others: Whether you’re pregnant right now or if you’re ever planning on getting pregnant, I thought this may be helpful for you – any of you. Or none of you? Here’s hoping you have to do just a little less Googling than I did. LOL!

Now, this is not to say that I am the foremost expert on maternity fashion. I most certainly am not. However, I did learn some things along the way and I had a lot of fun in the meantime.

You can check out ALL of these looks (and more) on my Outfits page here on the blog (and each look on the outfits page links to the original blog post with outfit details, just in case you’re curious).

What to Wear: Second Trimester Maternity Fashion and Style Inspiration
A few of my favorite maternity pieces and/or maternity must-haves:

Which look was your favorite? Do you know of any great maternity style bloggers out there I should check out? Leave your suggestions in the comments!

Linked up with Shanna and The Pleated Poppy

Black + White + #YOLOmondays Link-Up

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maternity style: black and white striped maternity dress, black boots, white bubble necklace and bubble bracelet {{Dress: Old Navy Maternity
{{Boots: Urban Outfitters (old)
{{Necklace: Caroline G. Shop
{{Bracelet: ILY Couture c/o

I seriously can’t believe it’s MAY 6th. Where have the past few months gone? I know people say that all the time, but I’m being for serious. March and April just FLEW by, in my opinion.

I was trying to figure out the other day why these two months went so much faster than December – February. I’m thinking it was because December – February I was SO sick from the pregnancy – and while I was certainly not feeling great in March, it was better. But I also think I’m rapidly realizing how quick August 7th is going to come. I’m in my THIRD trimester this week. AHHHH.

Anyway!

The weather has been less than stellar the past two weeks and it’s almost felt like fall again. It’s kinda bizarre, really. But, I’m still making myself believe that it is spring, because spring is my favorite season.

I don’t really know what any of that has to do with me wearing this black and white striped maternity dress from Old Navy – which I got for $10 doll hairs. YES. But, nevertheless, it’s a comfortable dress, spring is my favorite season, and Cinco de Mayo is my favorite food holiday.

I’m all over the place today, aren’t I? Blame it on Monday, blame it on pregnancy brain, blame it on what you want – I blame it on being awesome. Or something.
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Yellow, Ikat, and a Remixing Queen

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maternity style: yellow blouse, white shorts, ikat tribal scarf, denim jacket - North Carolina Fashion Blogger diy neon toed shoes {{Jacket: LOFT
{{Shorts: Destination Maternity
{{Shoes: DIYed
{{Blouse: OVI via Fab’rik Chapel Hill
{{Scarf: Southern Charm Apparel
{{Earrings: mollybeads
{{Bag: Longchamp

There are not too many things in this world that I feel like I can call myself an “expert” on. Sure, there are a lot of things I feel like I know a lot about, or I feel confident in my level of knowledge, but not a whole lot I feel quite “expert level” on.

However, it is in my humble opinion that I’ve reached the borderline of expert level on remixing pieces in my wardrobe and making them feel totally different.

For example, just a few weeks ago a wore this exact denim jacket and scarf combo, but with an orange dress and flip flops. And goodness knows I’ve worn this yellow blouse a million different ways.

Pregnancy has really forced me to look at my wardrobe in an entirely different way in order to get as much wear as possible out of each and every piece. I have to say, it’s been challenging, but fun! I actually look forward to continuing to figure out ways to stretch my wardrobe as my, well, belly continues to stretch out… or something. You know what I mean.

What about you? What do you feel like you’re an “expert” on? Are you a remix-Queen / King?

Linked up with Shanna and The Pleated Poppy