Michelle is the lovely guest writer today, and I ALWAYS love her outfits! She always looks so cute! I know you will love her post...
Finding a new outfit is like an adult scavenger hunt! It takes some time, but so worth it! You don’t need TONS of money to feel great in a new outfit. Go hunting in your own closet! I’m a teacher during the week, and have VERY busy Sundays and weekends. My husband and I work in a church in Texas. I like whatever I wear to be classy, yet comfortable enough to wear all day long! I don’t wear a lot of accessories because I work with kids, and they tend to get pulled and stuck on everything throughout the day. Bracelets get in the way of piano playing, so they aren’t an option for me either. And little known fact about me … I don’t have my ears pierced! Necklaces, scarfs, and belts are as detailed as I can get!
I want to take you through the process I used to do research for this post! So, here we go …
Pinterest has changed the way I dress, I usually check Pinterest before I go to bed to lay out my clothes for the next day. The site/app has millions of great ideas! I’ve made a board just to document my own outfits so that I never have to say, “I don’t have anything to wear!” I have another board for inspiration. Here is the picture I used for color inspiration for this blog post.
I took my phone to my closet and grabbed every skirt and shirt I had in these colors!
Used some of the pieces to put these outfits together.
Don’t forget to accessorize! This is the most convenient way to have the feel of a new outfit, without having to actually buy a new outfit!
Outfit #1
Scarf - Ross
Peplum Top - JC Penney
Skirt - JC Penney
Shoes - New York and Company
Outfit #2
Top - Cato
Jewelry - Gift
Skirt - Walmart
Shoes - K&G
Outfit #3
Top - JC Penney
Skirt - JC Penney
Shoes - Cato
Outfit #4
Shirt - Cavender’s
Skirt - Burlington Coat Factory
Shoes - Ross
Jewelry - Bebe
Belt - Charming Charlie’s
Outfit #5
Shirt - Rue 21
Skirt - Ross
Shoes - Charming Charlie’s
Jewelry - Cato
Outfit #6
Blazer - Ross
Shirt - Kohl’s
Skirt - Ross
Shoes - JC Penney
Jewelry - Gift
I don’t pay more than $10 for an article of clothing unless I get a special gift from someone. I am a sucker for clearance racks and “back of the store” deals! Christian ladies have such an opportunity to be an example to the world in the way we dress! Let’s be sharp, classy, put together, and approachable to a world of people that need the Lord!
This morning I woke up around 8:30 (sleeping in feels SO amazing on Saturday mornings,) and I was told by my husband to get a shower and get ready. While I was getting a shower, he went to my closet and pulled out an outfit and put a note on the floor that said, put this on. :) I was like ooook....Then, he told me to make sure I get extra dolled up today, so I just figured we were going somewhere special for breakfast or something! So when we were leaving the house he finally told me where we were going. He borrowed our friend's Canon Rebel, and was going to take some maternity pictures of me downtown Ocean Springs! I was so excited, because I had wanted to get some maternity pictures done, but just didn't want to pay $200 for them. I figured I've taken a photo every week, so I would be alright... But deep down inside, I did want some nice professional looking pictures!
I think he did a really great job, considering we have both never used a "real" camera! Here's some of my favorites from the shoot this morning!
I found this dress about 2 months ago online from ASOS Maternity for $20. I wasn't really sure I liked it, but I really think it was perfect for these pictures! I'm really happy with how these pictures turned out, even better they were free! :)
So, today I'm 32 weeks! AHHH, that sounds both super short and super long at the same time! I am starting to get uncomfortable, and not being able to sleep at night...But, on the bright side, God has blessed me with a super easy, healthy pregnancy thus far. I know EVERYone gets uncomfortable when they have a 4 lb. kid in their stomach, so I don't feel so bad!
I found a tiny beginning of a stretch mark, so I have been freaking out, and read online that coconut oil can prevent them, so I went to the store and bought a big ole' jar of coconut oil, and lathered up last night! Anyone use coconut oil for stretch marks? Did it work?
One of my all-time favorite colors of spring/summer is mint! I LOVE the softness of it! Today, I paired my super dee-duper comfy jersey knit dress (Motherhood) with my mint cardigan (H&M), and my mint statement necklace (gifted). On my Facebook group, we just started Hillary Rushford's #stylememay Instagram photo challenge. If you want to join in on the fun just look up the hashtag #stylememay on Instagram and you'll find the days there! (Today is mint to be!)
8 weeks left!! Then my blog will be flooded of outfits of me and my little man! :)
