finally some camo!

{Shirt: Similar | Jacket: Similar | Belt: Target | Bag: Target | Shoes: Similar}

I found my beauty secret...it's a little thing called a two-hour nap. A two-hour nap is good for my skin, good for my hair, good for my body and apparently good for my wardrobe. Unfortunately, that kind of legendary nap happens once in a blue moon.

On another note, I got lucky. Super lucky. I know I go on rants all the time about how wonderful Target is but I have to go there again. During a recent jaunt, I stopped by the clearance rack thinking there would be nothing and you know what was waiting for me...this jacket! And if you have been a long time reader, you know that I've been on the hunt for a great camo jacket. I think I hit the jackpot with this one!

And speaking of the jackpot. can we talk about that beautiful red bag? Also from Target! I am in love with it and it's huge, which is wonderful because I have a bunch of crap that I need to tote around with me all the time.

So if you get anything out of this post, it should be that you need to take a two-hour nap ASAP to see what kind of wonders it brings and go to Target immediately because there is so much awesomeness there!

If that doesn't start out a Wednesday right, I don't know what does.

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

mom style.

{Jacket: Similar | Scarf: Similar | Shirt: J. Crew Factory | Shoes: Converse}

This outfit is the epitome of my mom style. Comfort is key. After pining over white Chucks for a very, very long time, I finally got them. And I couldn't be happier. As a mom, I really feel like you need two pairs of go-to shoes (maybe more). One super comfy tennis-shoe pair and one nicer no-brainer pair. These chucks are clearly my comfy pair. My nude flats are my nicer no-brainer pair because they go with everything. I love the style that each affords. 

It's super important that we look and feel our best as moms but sometimes we don't always have the time we need to do so. This is a get-out-of-bed-no-shower-and-go type of outfit. It's so easy and it still looks cute. And if you know me by now, you know that no look is complete without a smear or two of red lipstick. It takes the look up a level every single time.

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy and the ladies below.

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!

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...

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.

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.

saturday style: a weekend wow!

{Turtleneck | Sweater | Watch | Bag | Earrings | Booties | Pants}

You guys, this look is my dream outfit! It is so me from top to bottom. I want every single piece, but alas I cannot HAVE every single piece. We are probably going to go see Santa this weekend and I think this outfit would be so perfect for running around downtown. I'm actually NOT a turtleneck girl AT ALL. But I think a great striped one would be so versatile for winter. It would add just a little pop of something under sweaters, shirts and jackets. And that sweater with the heart elbow patches...love (especially for $39)!!

I hope you guys have a wonderful weekend and I will see you back here Monday!

two-sided sweater.

{Top: Loft | Vest: Similar | Jeans: Similar | Shoes: Similar}

Happy Wednesday everyone! How is your week going? Mine has been super busy (this seems to be the theme this week). It seems like I can't get any of the little things done like going through the mail, doing the dishes or putting laundry away because I am running around doing a million big things (like trying to get my oven fixed STILL). Am I even making sense?!? One day I would just like to do nothing. Maybe in five years when my kid is in school? Don't burst my bubble here.

Anyway on to the good things...like this sweater. Can I just say, I love it. I mean paisley on one side and stripes on the other, does it really get any better than that? People, it's all about the little joys in life like a two-sided sweater. And finding your long lost wide leg jeans. That's the stuff dreams are made of.

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy and Rolled Up Pretty.

fall in an outfit.

{Sweater: Similar | Shirt: Similar | Pants: Similar | Boots: Tory Burch}

Okay let's talk about my no good, bad, horrible day yesterday. My husband's birthday is today (happy birthday honey). And it's kind of a big one, so I felt like I really needed to pull out all the stops. Yesterday I planned to make his favorite chocolate chip cookies and chocolate peanut butter muffins (yes he likes chocolate). Once I had made everything (yes AFTER I made everything), our oven decided not to work. Not to be thwarted though, I realized there is an oven downstairs in the meeting room, so no worries...that is until the muffins had been in the oven for over an hour because apparently it doesn't actually work. Awesome. So now I have muffin batter and cookie batter and no way of cooking it. Insert tantrum here. 

So then I came up with a great idea. Instead of throwing the batter away, I'll just microwave it. Bad idea. I literally started a fire in our microwave that my husband had to put out because I was just freaking out. Yeah happy birthday honey.  Oh and we live in a big building so everyone was trying to figure out where all the smoke was coming from. Yeah that would be us. Awesome.

I promise I can actually cook...maybe just not without an oven.  Here is to flying by the seat of my pants with this whole birthday thing. 

The good news is at least these outfit photos are cute...right? I mean there's a silver lining there somewhere...

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy and Rolled Up Pretty.

stripes and a dress!

{Dress: Old Navy | Scarf: Similar | Purse: Similar | Boots: Similar}

I know, I know I rarely wear dresses here on the blog. But let me tell you, I see this little number getting a ton of wear. I kind of want to go back and buy the other four colors. I won't...but I kind of want to.

In other news, I'm on a a bit of a shopping freeze until the end of the year. Bummer. Big bummer.

Let's have an honest moment, shall we? I love getting a package in the mail, ripping it open and having something brand spanking new in my closet. But sometimes we have to reign it in and I have never been good at reigning it in. I'm sharing this with you guys for a couple of reasons. First, this is reality and we can't have everything we want. Second, we all have budgets and sometimes we can spend more and sometimes we have to spend less. Third, I want to be held accountable. And fourth, maybe knowing I'm a real human being makes me relatable...maybe just maybe.

I can buy small purchases here and there for the next few months, but I can't spend much. So as a result, I am going to try and find more budget friendly options for both you and me.  Here's to spending less over the next few months...k?