daytime sparkles.

{Sunglasses: Kate Spade | Jacket: Similar | Sweatshirt: Similar | Shoes: Madewell}

It's getting warmer (not super warm though), so that means you are going to see my utility jacket ALL the time. It literally is my trusty sidekick. I don't leave home without it.

My wardrobe is getting smaller and smaller (I didn't mean for that to be a double entendre, but touche Lindsay touche). I'm about to the point where I've outgrown my normal clothes. And even if I haven't, like this sweatshirt, I have major anxiety about my belly being exposed, so I am always yanking on the hem. Attractive no. Better than showing my belly? One would think so. 

So as much as I abhor buying maternity clothes, especially ones that will only see the light of day for another three months or so, I did exactly that. I needed a few more options, especially since I am likely to stretch the hem out of every shirt I own.

But one thing I don't need to buy in maternity is shoes. These sneakers were a bit of a stretch for me. I thought they could be a disaster. I totally did not expect a home-run. And I am super excited that they add a little bit of pizzazz to my weekend uniform.

Hope you all had a lovely weekend!

target all around.

{Cape: Similar | Shirt: Loft | Jeans: Similar | Boots: Similar}

You know what I love? I love it when you go to Target and find a piece that you have been eyeing at EVERY store for a fraction of the price. I really feel like this cape is one of those amazing finds. It doesn't look like it cost me less than $30 but it did. And that makes a girl feel good. Darn good.

Oh and let's just go ahead and talk about those Target gloves while we're at it. Usually I buy at least two pairs of gloves every winter and I end up hating them. They are either too fancy for my everyday life or too small (did I ever tell you have gargantuan hands) or too cheap. These may be cheap but I have worn them practically every day this winter. They are a grandslam in my book. And they have just the right bit of pizzazz.

Target you've done it again, you son of a gun.

saturday style: holiday party pizzazz!

{Dress | Earrings | Shoes | Clutch | Wrap | Lipstick}

Let's pretend for a moment that I'm not a stay-at-home mom who is feeling a bit under the weather, but instead a glamorous young adult in a big city with a fancy holiday party to attend. Wouldn't this be the perfect ensemble to adorn from head to toe?

I hope you have a wonderful weekend with real holiday parties to attend. See you Monday!