Sometimes you just don’t want to wear something fitted when you’re pregnant, you know what I mean?

I’m a huge fan of showing off that growing baby bump with a fitted tee & oversized sweater outfit… but sometimes you just don’t to wear something tight + fitted when you’re pregnant, ya know what I mean? Believe it or not, an oversized sweatshirt or sweater outfit can be just as flattering as a fitted tee when styling the bump… & it gives you that comfy, cozy fall vibe you’ve been craving, too! Here’s 3 maternity outfits to wear an oversized non-maternity sweatshirt to kickstart your pregnancy style for those chilly fall days!

When you’re building a maternity wardrobe on a budget - which is totally possible btw! - one of the best ways I’ve found to keep my maternity outfits feeling inspired & stylish, aka not boring!, is to switch up the way I wear my non-maternity pieces when pregnant! Today on the blog, I’m sharing 3 ways to style a flannel outfit for fall when you’re pregnant… choose your favorite or all 3 outfits to copy & paste into you on maternity style this week!

When I was pregnant with my first baby, I totally expected to look pregnant by 12 weeks along but barely even had a baby bump yet! I didn’t really start to “show” until I was 18 weeks along and was well into the second trimester before I needed maternity jeans. However, the second time around was a little different! I felt like I was “showing” the minute I got a positive pregnancy test… well, that might be a slight exaggeration ;) but whether it was just some bloating or a little tiny baby bump, my body sure responded differently with pregnancy #2! So whether you’re trying to hide the tiny, little baby bump before announcing the BIG NEWS after the first trimester, or you’re totally comfortable showing off that growing baby belly right away, I’m sharing 3 fail-proof maternity outfit ideas to keep you feeling cute AND comfy during the first trimester of pregnancy (from the day you find out you’re expecting to somewhere around 12-14 weeks along!)

Happy March! I’m getting oh-so-excited for springtime weather + springtime style, too! I’m just about 35 weeks pregnant with baby #2 and I’m due in early April, so there’s even more to be excited about this spring than usual for me, not it mention it was a balmy 40+ degrees here in the midwest last week! I always feel the urge to mix things up with my everyday style come March + April in anticipation of spring! You know what I mean?! One of my favorite ways to mix things up for spring is to ADD MORE COLOR! Actually, one of my New Year’s style goals for 2020 is to add more color into my everyday outfits in order to HAVE MORE FUN with my style! So today on the blog, I’m sharing 3 tips for adding more color to your everyday outfits this spring…

Whether you + your sweetheart are hitting up a local restaurant for a romantic evening out, snugging up on the couch with the kiddos, or even fitting in a quick couple’s workout this Valentine’s Day, these outfit ideas are sure to inspire your date-ready outfit & get you feeling in the festive love-day mood! Use these outfit ideas as inspiration for your Valentine’s Day date OR for any date night you have coming up & enjoy spending some quality time with those you love MOST!

TRUTH: I used to gravitate away from wearing anything white during the winter months. Not because of some silly “no white after Labor Day rule” but because I tend to be more pale during the winter months & was afraid the lack of color might wash me out. But then I started seeing so many white tee outfits pop up again & again on my style Pinterest board & it got me thinking… so I dove into trying out my fav white tees in the winter & experimented with different outfit ideas to see if I could make the basic white tee work just as well during the winter months as it does during the warmer seasons. And here’s what I found…

From hair accessories to leopard print, not to mention banana scarves and pattern mixing, there are always so many fun, new trends to try each season (& so little time to do it!) So I’m breaking it all down step-by-step in today’s blog post, so you can dive into trying some of these fun, new trends without feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to begin (& to save you precious time in the morning while still feeling extra effortless & chic in your everyday mom style outfits)!

CONFESSION: I used to be afraid to wear ankle boots.

Ankle boots + jeans are one of my fav combos for fall & winter these days, but it wasn’t always this way. Believe it or not, I actually used to be afraid to go anywhere near a pair of ankle boots for fear of making my legs look short and stumpy or even knock-kneed. But then I decided to just take the leap & got creative with some trial-and-error & eventually learned a few key ways to style this combo for a flattering look. And now it’s one of my favs! You never know what you’re missing until you give it a try! So today I’m sharing my too 3 tips for how to wear ankle boots with jeans to elongate your legs & keep your outfit feeling casual yet pulled-together!

Often times we only think of the trench coat as the quintessential coat of spring. And while a tan trench coat paired with a white dress or blush pink flats exudes springtime elegance, this staple coat can just as easily be paired with your winter wardrobe. For those warmer winter days when you want to break out of your fleece & down puffy coats for just a minute, the trench coat is the perfect option to add a touch of chic to your winter outfits. Here’s 3 different ways to wear a trench coat in the winter that will leave you feeling effortless & chic and ready to rock this classic jacket all winter long.

Tying a flannel around your waist is one of the easiest & most effortless ways to flatter your figure… and the fact that it adds an extra cool-girl vibe to your outfit is just a bonus! Here’s 3 reasons why this 90’s trend is back & better than ever, and a few tips on how to easily work it into your everyday outfits, too!