back to school pinterest party!

{Sunglasses: Similar | Sweatshirt: Old Navy | Chambray: Gap | Backpack: Madewell | Shoes: Converse}

I have two kids at home, so there's no back-to-school-flurry in my household (yet). But we still do some start of the season shopping and organization around here. I love getting rid of the old and updating our wardrobes and our home.

I have been lucky enough to join some incredible ladies in a super fun Back-to-School Pinterest Party with tons of great ideas for the start of fall. Details below!

In the spirit of this party, this is my grown-up version of back-to-school. You can definitely tell I had some fun, but it was still super practical for my everyday life. Who knew a backpack wasn't just for students? It's perfect as a busy mom on the go. 

Now go check out this Pinterest Party! Trust me it's worth it!

Your favorite style seeking bloggers are bringing you the best of the best for the back to school season!

Jess of My Here & Now
Jill of Good Life
Abby of Abby M. Interiors
Linsdsay of Lipstick & Lollies

We've created the following Pinterest boards just for your inspiration! Stop by and check them out!

Healthy Eats:

snacks, breakfast, packed lunches and simple dinners to eat healthy throughout the busy back to school season!

Stylish Gals:

back to school and fall style for college age ladies, grad school gals and amazing moms!

Handsome Guys:

back to school and fall style for college guys, grad school guys and stylish dads!

Get Organized:

All the back to school organization you need! From kids, to moms, to your house... get everyone organized for this busy time of year!

Stylish Little Ladies:

Back to school and fall style for the stylish little gals that are hitting the books!

Stylish Little Guys:

Back to school and fall style for the stylish little guys hitting the books this fall!

Hair & Beauty:

Back to school and fall beauty favorites and inspiration!

neutral.

{Top: Similar | Scarf: Similar | Shorts: Similar | Bag: Mishqua | Shoes: Similar}

And just a few shots with my new accessory ;)

I'm back (after a very long hiatus)! Sorry for the complete radio silence! I am just trying to figure out this whole toddler and baby thing. All the free time I used to enjoy has just simply disappeared! I have a feeling most of it has gone toward laundry. Nobody told me how it would suddenly quadruple! But I'm hoping I will find some balance soon. So please be patient with me and this little blog.

It's hard to believe that my little newborn is already a month old. Where does the time go?!? He's growing and changing and I'm still in that awkward, hard-to-dress phase, where clothes aren't my friend. But every day I get up, take a shower and try to put together a cute outfit. It's crazy how a woman's body changes. I feel like I need a whole new wardrobe for this weird-nothing-fits-me-I-just-had-a-baby purgatory that I'm in. But that's not realistic so I'm working with what I've got and buying a few pieces that are a little looser (boyfriend style) that will still be trending through fall and winter. It's not easy but then again when is getting dressed ever easy? :)

Linking up with Style Elixir, the Pleated Poppy and Because Shanna Said So.

boho beach baby.

{Top: Similar | Necklace: Similar | Bottoms: Old Navy | Shoes: Sole Society}

Happy Monday friends! How was your weekend? Ours was filled with lots of summery activities. We went to the beach, the pool and water playgrounds...you name it, we did it (as long as it involved water that is).

Summer has finally arrived in the city and it's a little bittersweet. I love summertime but the temperatures keep creeping up. I know, I know I complain when it's too cold and I complain when it's too hot...such is the life of a pregnant lady!

We finally had a lazy weekend morning, which I don't think we've had for a really, really long time. It was nice to sleep in and lounge on the couch without running out the door (usually because we are behind schedule). We just took it easy and it was such a treat!

I hope you had as wonderful of a weekend!

Linking up with Style Elixir.

a little splash of emerald and a trend collaboration!

{Top: Similar | Jeans: Similar | Necklace: Similar | Shoes: Similar | Bag: Similar}

It is getting harder and harder to find tops that cover my belly! I was walking down the street today and saw this woman with her belly hanging out of her shirt and I am very fearful that will be me. I think maybe I need to opt for moo moos (how can I possibly make that look stylish??) at this point to ensure that does NOT happen to me.

I am digging farther and farther into the reaches of my closet to pull out something that covers this expanding midsection. And I've said it once, I'll say it again, if it weren't for accessories my outfits would become real boring real quick. But alas, I found a shirt that fits and I found some pretty great accessories to make this look pop. I am thinking I should find some more emerald colored goodies. The color is just too pretty to pass up!

Today I'm over at Lipgloss and Crayons wearing the outfit below for a trend collaboration. I actually love how this look turned out. One of my better maternity creations, I think. Oh and even better than this striped outfit, there's a giveaway for a pretty awesome J. Crew bracelet happening too! Don't miss out on it!

{Vest: Similar | Shirt: Old Navy | Scarf: J. Crew Factory | Shorts: Anthropologie | Bag: J. Crew | Shoes: Target}

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy, Because Shanna Said So and Style Elixir.

maternity what?

{Jacket: Similar | Scarf: Similar | Shirt: Gap | Pants: Old Navy | Shoes: Target}

I hope you guys had a wonderful weekend. And I hope that my small break wasn't too long. I just feel like lately I have too much on my plate chasing after a toddler all day, traveling two weekends in a row and managing the last trimester of this pregnancy. Not to mention, it's hard to be stylish when you are this pregnant! It has definitely been a major style challenge for me (in a good way). I've had to push myself to get dressed every day even when I don't feel like it. And I'm not usually a big accessory lady, but you have to be when you are wearing the same pieces over and over again!

I do have to give myself credit because folks, I am more than seven months pregnant and I am not wearing one single piece of maternity clothing. Can you believe it? I feel like that's a miracle! I am loving, loving, loving the stretchy waistbands in wide-leg pants these days. They are just perfect for me! And I am pretty sure these guys are gonna get a lot of play post pregnancy.

Linking up with Style Elixir, The Pleated Poppy and Because Shanna Said So.

stripes with a pop of floral.

{Sunnies: Target | Coat: Similar | Shirt: Gap | Pants: Gap | Purse: Target | Shoes: J. Crew Factory}

This is one of those outfits where you feel like a million bucks and trust me guys that doesn't happen very often these days. I felt pretty, put together and stylish in this look...like a woman who doesn't just clean up spilt milk or sift through mounds of dirty laundry. I know that's not all I do but some days it feels like it! This outfit is perfect for the office, a casual business lunch or a get together with friends!

I had this outfit in my head for awhile. The only problem when I was actually getting dressed was finding shoes. So now not only is my closet slim pickings but also my shoe collection! I do not exaggerate when I say I tried on five different pairs of shoes. My mom laughed at how my feet bulged over the edges of two pairs. And by the end of the day I gave in and opted for sneaks. Oh the joys of being pregnant!

polka dot leggings.

{Jacket: Similar | Sweater: Similar | Tunic: Similar | Scarf: Similar | Leggings: Similar | Boots: Steve Madden}

Polka dot leggings just sound like a really big miss, right? In fact, these were in my closet for longer than I would like to admit collecting dust. I was terrified of what kind of failure I had invested in this time. I mean who in their right mind can pull off polka dot leggings?

Well, I am so happily and pleasantly surprised. There's just something about these guys that WORKS and works WELL. They aren't crazy loud...well, I mean they are polka dot leggings so maybe just the right amount of loud. 

Now the trick is how many times and ways can a pregnant lady wear polka dot leggings without being over the top? Because this is the MOST comfortable outfit EVER. 

Linking up with the Pleated Poppy and the ladies below.