winterized nautical stripes.

{Top: Zara | Jeans: Similar | Purse: Similar}

Friends, first I want to thank you for your sweet sentiments yesterday. It felt good to put closure to the issue by writing about it, so thank you for understanding.

Now onto our regular scheduled programming as promised. You know what kills me? I hate it when I buy a brand-new top that I am really excited about. And then I go out for Korean food and somehow in my haste to fill my belly, I end up spilling the worst part of said food on my shirt. You know the greasy stuff that NEVER comes out...yes, that would be what found it's way onto my shirt. Granted, you can see none of this in the photos but trust me it's there. And it will always be there. As a pregnant lady with limited wardrobe options, I cannot afford to slobber the contents of my lunch all over brand new shirts. Not cool Lindsay. NOT cool.

Please tell me I'm not the only one who does this. I really cannot tell you how many shirts I have had to get rid of because of this issue. Sad...very sad.

sometimes simple is best.

{Top: Similar | Jeans: Amazon | Coat: Similar}

Is it Friday yet? I know it's not but I am just dragging this week. And fortunately or unfortunately for you guys, you get another outfit post. My brain was not functioning on a level where I could come up with a great inspiration or style board. And after staring dumbly at my computer for most of the day, I decided what the heck let's do another outfit. 

This outfit may not be the most innovative or the most stylish. But it's cute and comfy, which is perfect for this pregnant momma. I know there's nothing amazing about it but nonetheless I love it. I could honestly get out of bed and wear this every single day. That top is definitely my favorite non-preggo but works for a preggo lady top. You don't even want to know how many times I wear it...especially without washing it. Too much information, huh? 

Here's hoping Friday comes a day earlier...wishful thinking I know. 

But I do have a little treat to hopefully make your week better. eShakti is offering you guys a special discount now through March 10th. Just eneter LPSTCKNDLL in the promotional code box when you check out and you will receive 20 percent off your order. Enjoy friends!

18 weeks and counting!

{Cardigan: Similar | Jeans: Similar | Clutch: Gap}

Two weeks guys and I am halfway there. Sadly, I am still waiting for the relief to kick in (you know the part of the pregnancy where you start to feel better and aren't sick ALL the time). I'm beginning to think that I am one of the few who might not experience that relief. This pregnancy has been hard, very hard. 

But you know what it makes it better. Finding pieces of clothing like this sweater that make me look like a million bucks even when I don't feel like it. And you know what? It's not maternity...which makes it 100 percent better in my book!

I hope you guys are having a lovely, lovely week. We just got another dumping of snow and I really couldn't convey to you how much I am OVER winter. But I'm sure you all share the same feeling if you live in colder temps. That will just make spring that much sweeter...I hope.

I'm linking up with The Pleated Poppy and the ladies below.

dress and re-dress.

{Necklace: J. Crew Factory | Blazer: Similar | Shirt: J. Crew Factory | Purse: Similar | Shoes: Similar}

There's really nothing like a bright red blazer on an overly cloudy Chicago day. You have to make your own lemonade er cool-aid, right?

I realized something today about the way I dress. I pick out an outfit every morning and then I touch up that outfit throughout the day. Let me illustrate. Yesterday morning I threw on my usual knee-high boots (no-brainer) as we were late for a play date. But then as I was trying to take a nap (a side effect of this pregnancy), I realized I had a way better pair of shoes in my closet that I don't wear nearly enough. So I threw them on when I went out for my doctor's appointment. This happens all the time whether it be a change of lipstick, an addition of a necklace, or the removal of a scarf. Part of the problem of being a stay-at-home mom, I suppose. But it does result in the best possible outfit combination by the end of the day even if no one besides my family sees it!

Am I the only who does this? Please tell me you touch up your outfits too!

Linking up with the Pleated Poppy and the ladies below.

stripes and dots.

{Jacket: Similar | Sweater: Similar | Shirt: Similar | Necklace: Similar | Jeans: Gap}

Hello ladies! Welcome to Tuesday! We had a wonderful long weekend hence why I am starting the week a little late. When my husband has the day off, I take the day off, so I can make the most out of my family time.

One of the best parts of this weekend was my first blogger date! It was so, so, so much fun! I feel like this is what blogging is all about. I met up with Chris from Chubbette Tales and Shelly from Old is the New. And they are just as full of personality as they are on their blogs. Such a fun time with such wonderful ladies!

Now on to this look, which I love! Stripes and polka dots have won me over as a winning combination. If only, I had unlimited quantities of both...

tickled pink.

{Sweater: Similar | Shirt: Similar | Necklace: J. Crew Factory | Jeans: Amazon | Trench: Gap | Purse: Similar | Shoes: Forever 21}

When you see pink, aren't you just tickled? Especially if it's bold enough and bright enough, which I think this outfit is. 

Of course, this was my Valentine's date night outfit. I don't think I could have been more Valentine-sy if I tried. Well, I did try and that's why I am Valentine-sy. The weather decided to be a little nicer for one day that is. So I donned these pretty pink-tipped flats and decided to swap out my sad winter coat for this refreshing trench. It may look like spring in these photos but don't be fooled. I was shivering so much I guzzled my hot buttered rum...um mine without the rum...so make that hot butter. But I did it all for the sake of fashion and if you do anything it really should be for fashion...right?

no longer buttoned-up.

{Jacket: Similar | Sweater: J. Crew | Shirt: Similar | Necklace: Similar | Jeans: Gap | Boots: Similar}

My closet is full of button-ups. Here's the problem though, when your belly gets bigger, those button-ups just don't button up anymore. Say that three times fast. 

My solution, to just wear them open. That way I don't lose those 30 awesome shirts. And guess what? You know what else I am doing here? I am layering in a way that I've never layered before. Because why wouldn't I button up my shirt when I can? This might be a preggo trend that I apply to my non-preggo, when that time comes, life. And if I do say so myself. I kinda like it.

Maybe you should try to be a little less buttoned up too.

Linking up with the Pleated Poppy and the ladies below.

socks and booties.

{Hat: Similar | Sunglasses: Fossil | Sweater: Gap | Jeans: Amazon | Boots: Similar}

This is one of those outfits where I don't feel like a pregnant mother. I feel chic and cool and put together. These days are becoming increasingly rare. And really there's nothing like a great outfit to boost your mood. So consider my mood boosted! Now if I could only copy this outfit five other ways and still call this a style blog...

And can we talk about socks and booties? Maybe my new favorite trend ever. My feet stay warm and there's an extra little peek of stripes. It's a win-win in my book. Now the only problem is that I have three pairs of socks to do this with. I might need to invest in cuter socks, people.

What do you think of socks and booties? Have you tried it?

Please do my friends. I think you will be pleasantly surprised. You can thank me later.

Linking up with the Pleated Poppy and the ladies below.

cup of tea anyone?

{Sweater: Gap | Shirt: Gap | Scarf: Similar | Jeans: Amazon | Boots: Similar}

I don't know what happened to the relatively mild winter we were having. I guess Chicago decided to fake us all out and then be like BAM it's time to freeze. One of the many things I love about this good ol' city. You never know what she's going to do. And yes, I do refer to my city as a lady. Wouldn't you? She's pretty darn stylish.

So I have finally entered the phase where I don't where pajamas all day long. I am starting to feel a little bit more like myself. Hello lipstick. Hello clothes. Hello straight hair. If only the weather would cooperate I might be able to pick something out of my closet that 1) doesn't resemble the color of the sky or 2) isn't the coziest, warmest thing I can find. Come on sunshine.