Pregnant. Now What?

Those three words were exactly what I typed in Google moments after we learned we were expecting.

Don't get me wrong, this wasn't a surprise as we had been "trying" (don't you hate that term?) for the last three months. I mean I had researched the best apps to get, been tracking all of those lovely things you need to track ( you know what I am talking about ladies) and religiously jumping all over every small symptom that came up. I burped! I normally don't burp, could that mean something? I have a headache, I must be pregnant! As many of you know, it will drive you mad! So, after all of the non-stop late night googling and tracking we finally got what we wanted, now what?

Well, it's funny what comes next, you think you should be doing all these crazy things like you were when you were trying but you don't. Of course yes there are the foods you can and can't eat and drink, getting plenty of rest, exercising etc. but seriously besides my glass of wine and sushi binge nothing changed, for two weeks until I wanted to die. I'll get to that fun post next time.

In the meantime I pinned all sorts of healthy smoothies (think lots of green) and best foods for a growing baby and cut out my daily cup of delicious coffee, kept up with my prenantals (again, see next post when I lose it) and I felt like a new person. So excited to be giving my unborn child what it needed to grow and be healthy. I researched the best apps for "expecting mom's" and "pregnancy" and  booked my 8 week appointment. Things were going just swell, until week 6.

Stripes.

As you may know, I am not partial to many animal print styles. Only this type. But, for some strange reason or another I love zebra print. Not as part of my wardrobe but in home decor. Check this ah-mazing staircase out. I die.

found via apartment therapy

Drooling over...

Gold Capiz Hanging Lamp

Found via the (chloe) conspiracy. I need this, have to have it. Right now. Although I am not sure where in my itsy-bitsy 500 square foot apartment it will go. Whatever- that is beside the point. Someone please send, STAT. xo

Let your love shine.

This is one trend I hoped right on board with. How adorable is the idea of wearing your own or your boys (in my case my pup), initial in a pretty little glowing letter around your neck? Goes with everything and great for the layered trend. I’m starting to think I need to order another one for the boy’s initial.

Mini Letters Gold Vermeil Script

Anthro obsession.

 Um, in case you didn’t already know I am slightly obsessed with Anthropologie. We have a  love hate relationship. I love, love their  clothing but hate how expensive it is. My budget (if you want to call it that, I’d say more my overall mentality), does not allow me to purchase $188 sweaters. Therefore hence love, hate. So I continuously stalk the site for my favorite items to go on sale. Which, I have to admit they do, a lot. If you are an addict like me, check out Effortless Anthropologie. This gal does it for us, reviews stuff that comes in and lets us know when those $200 sweaters go on sale for a much more, “ I can explain this” purchase. 

Now, a few pieces on my "go on sale now" list (try to keep the drool to a minimum ladies!):

Emerging Leaves Dress

Gathering Blossoms Top

Winged Blouson (yes, I am obsessed with animal- contuniously printed tops, not to be confused with animal print!)

Paint-Box Blouse ( how cute with cutoff's in the spring?!?)

Starfish Cuff (obsessed, will not pay $200, sale please. Thank you.)

Jade Drops Braclet (love, and not bad @ $58!)

What to wear to a winter wedding?

This year will be first winter wedding I will attend (and hopefully the last!). Ha, I only say this because I am racking my brain on  what the heck I am going to wear???!?

Tights or no tights?

Dark or bright colors?

Short or long?

Coat or Shawl?

The questions are endless…

So, after about 3 months of searching here are my options. I still cannot decide if “tightless” is the way to go! What do you think?

Galaxy Jersey Sequin Dress

Fireburst Dress (on Sale!!)

Viscose Jersey Dress

Shake Things Up

Dream a Little Gleam

 I know, a lot of black, I decided the bright colors should wait for Spring. Trust me, it was a tough call.

Love is in the air...

Valentine's day is right around the corner. I know, an overrated "Hallmark" holiday, but still why not have fun with it? Typically the boy and I do not do gifts, just a card or a small gift here and there, but I came across adorable artwork via green Wedding shoes and fell in love. So many cute choices and all very affordable! Such a cute idea to tell the one you love just how much you do forver :)