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Not Just Another Maternity Line

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Sunset & Sprint faux leather jacket (similar here)
Nordstrom sunglasses // Rebecca Minkoff ankle boots (similar here)

Well, we’re in the home stretch.  Only 5 more weeks of pregnancy to go before I reach full-term.  I’ve been incredibly lucky to feel great throughout this pregnancy.  One aspect of feeling great is looking great, and finding comfortable clothes that fit is essential with a growing bump.

I’ve talked before about my aversion to maternity clothes and was thrilled when Matron Saint reached out to me.  Their philosophy is to encourage women to rock their personal style, baby bump or not.  Being pregnant doesn’t mean sacrificing what you love to wear or conforming to a societal “mom uniform”.  Their clothes are designed to be worn post-partum too, allowing you to mix and match accessories and layers as your body changes.

This long sleeved dress is so comfy I could sleep in it.  I love the deep “V” detail in the back and the soft grey is perfect for transitioning from winter to spring.

To play up the arrival of spring, I paired it with white accessories.  These sunglasses come in three colors and are only $14!

I first acquired these white booties prior to NYFW September 2017, and they haven’t let me down since.  There are so many fabulous white boot options out there right now – I’m loving the slouchy look, the knife boot silhouette and the kitten heel (all linked below).

As I near closer and closer to my due date, I’ll be sharing more pregnancy style tips and thoughts.  If there’s anything specific you want to hear about, let me know in the comments!

Stay tuned for a post on my new diaper bag.  If you follow me on Instagram, you know it’s a stunner!

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White Leather Jacket + Step Hem Jeans

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Let me start off by saying I love leather jackets.  I actually might love them a little too much because my collection is growing by leaps and bounds.  I picked up this insane white jacket during a NY studio tour of one of my favorite indie lines, The Arrivals.

If you haven’t heard of the brand, you’re going to want to take note.  Founded by an architect and his partner, the duo had zero fashion experience when they launched the line.  With only their prowess for innovation and clean design, they were able to build a brand with a cult following in almost no time at all.

The Arrivals have no physical stores (only the occasional pop-up) and no middlemen, which results in high quality outerwear at honest prices.  They create limited inventory of each style to keep their designs fresh and to prevent from over-saturation.  As someone who likes to stand out from the crowd, I appreciate that not every single person on the planet will be walking around with the exact same jacket.  The best part is that their jackets are made to withstand inclement weather, so all of their leather and suede (yes, suede) is water resistant or water proof!

Because the jacket is a statement piece, I kept the rest of my outfit simple with a tissue thin turtleneck and cropped jeans.  These jeans are another sale rack score from The Gap that I personalized by creating a DIY step hem.  Paired with my toughest (literally) accessories, it makes for a great, edgy weekend look.

To recreate the hem:

  1. Crop the jeans by cutting the hem at your ankle bone
  2. Make a 3-4 inch incision above the front of each leg, leaving the back as is (be sure to remove the thick side seam)
  3. Rough up the edges with a seam ripper or sand paper to loosen the threads
  4. Wash in cold water on a gentle cycle and then dry for 30-40min (something I would never normally condone with denim!)

Gap jeans (DIY step hem) // Madewell turtleneck (similar here) // The Arrivals leather jacket // Alexander Wang Rocco bag // Louboutin heels (similar here)

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