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THE DENIM TRICK

Happy sunny Wednesday everyone!!! So I wanted to chat about wearing jeans while preggo. I actually only bought one pair of maternity jeans this pregnancy from TARGET. They have some awesome inexpensive options. I also did a little trick and wore my jeans throughout. I'm currently nine months preggo and these baggy boyfriend jeans (which are much tighter then usual now) still fit with the help of a little rubber band trick and a longer tee to cover it all up!

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What I wore: Trench: SheIn similar style steals HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE // Tee: T&J Designs // Jeans: Gap similar HERE and HERE // Clutch: Clare V similar HERE and great other option HERE // Bracelet: Banana Republic // Earrings: Forever21 // Booties: Zara (sold out) similar style HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE // Sunnies: NastyGal

READY FOR STUDIO54

Well, I'm finally at the home stretch... which means that my body is quickly expanding and my organs are being kicked and punched by little hands and feet that I'm already so in love with.

I will admit, this whole not buying maternity clothing and staying fabulous is getting a bit harder, but I'm not giving up! I'm almost done, and with last trimester being one of the hardest in any pregnancy, I have to say, dressing somehow has made me feel better.

This dress by SheIn is first of all a steal. It's only $19 and is perfect for when you want to look great without breaking the bank. It's super stretchy, and I love the gold weaving detail. Makes me feel so Studio54! By the way, I found these gorgeous dresses with similar fabric. Love this style HERE and HERE, all on sale and all so fabulous!

What I wore: Dress: Shein similar style steals HERE, HERE and great other colors HERE and HERE // Coat: Zara (sold out) similar HERE // Boots: Tania Spinelli (sold out) similar style steals HERE // Sunnies: T&J Designs // Brooch: Chanel, great style steals HERE // Earrings: H&M (sold out) similar HERE

SUPER WOMAN POWERS

Well hello 2016! It's crazy to think that 2015 just flew right by and I'm excited and anxious to see what this year has in store. This is "my year"! I was born in the year of the Monkey and I hope that this year is filled with health, happiness, hope and love... oh and a healthy little bébé!

This post isn't about New Years however, it's about not losing myself during this pregnancy. Everyone always talks about pregnant women and comfort, well, screw that. I wasn't always comfortable while I'm not incubating a human, why do I have to change now?!

What I wore: Dress: Jay Godfrey similar and a style steal HERE also great options HERE and HERE // Jacket: 90's Vintage Versace similar HERE, HERE and HERE // Earrings: Forever21 other great options HERE // Boots: Tom Ford (sold out) similar and style steal options HERE and nude version HERE // Lips: YSL // Sunnies: YesStyle // Bag: Chanel

THE PERFECT FALL CAPE

One thing's for certain... this growing belly is getting harder and harder to dress. My previous two pregnancies I was getting larger in the summer and therefore my wardrobe consisted of jersey fabric maxi dresses, bandage skirts and tees. Now I'm preggo in a completely different season, mind you, I live in Chicago and therefore getting bigger as the weather gets colder has proven to be a bit more difficult.

However, I'm up for the challenge and as I've previously stated, I don't believe in wearing majority maternity wear. I mean who wants to spend all that money on six months of your life?! I say six because technically you don't start showing till month three. My goal is to only buy pieces that will transition with my body and that I can still wear post the bump.

So this is where the cape comes in!

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What I wore: Cape: SheIn more amazing ones in the shopping section of this post Leggins: Spanx Blouse: Vince Boots: Dolce Vita lots of options on SALE here Sunnies: YesStyle Leather Arm Warmers: Custom similar HERE Bag: Chanel similar HERE

GIRL SQUAD

Last week was one of those super insane weeks with shoots, styling gigs and a ton of events! It's been getting a bit harder with this pregnancy to be on my feet all day, (I wear heels to work a lot and may be on my feet anywhere from 10 to 12 hours), then heading over to work parties/events...it's been a bit wacky for one human making lady to handle!

However there was one celebration I simply couldn't miss. I've been so excited for the Elina Casell by Mia Bossi handbag line collab. Ok so I'm a bit biased...part of my so called 'Girl Squad' is the creator of Mia Bossi, Janet Mandel. So of course I wanted to support her, even if it meant wobbling my preggo ass to her Blackhawks (yes you'll love this sports fans) Star-Studded Event!

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What I wore: Cape: Nasty Gal similar versions HERE and HERE Shirt: Banana Republic Skirt: BCBG similar HERE, HERE and HERE Boots: Dolce Vita similar HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE Cuff: Hermes Earrings: Chanel Sunnies: similar HERE, HERE and amazing price HERE Lips: My favorite lipstick of all times TOM FORD love these colors HERE, HERE and HERE

CASUAL FRIDAY

I used to say, I would never be caught dead in sweats and a tee walking down the street. I also said I would never live in the burbs after living in the city majority of my life, fast forward to this suburban-urban living in the North Shore of Chicago and rocking her sweats down the streets! Perhaps there's a life lesson there! Never say... NEVER!What I wore: Tee: The Boyfriend V Neck similar HERE Pants: Eversoft Slouchy Pants similar HERE Jacket: Zara similar HERE Sunnies: AJ Morgan Booties: Pedro Garcia similar HERE Backpack: SheIn similar HERE Earrings: Forever21

GIRL MEETS BOY

I've always adored menswear. I certainly feel like it's the one trend for women that really never goes out of style. It's like your LBD, as long as you have trousers and a button down you're all set to go!What I wore: Vest: SACAI similar HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE and love this plaid cropped version HERE Shirt: Prada similar HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE Pants: Zara similar HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE Heels: Miu Miu similar HERE and HERE Sunnies: Celine Cuff: Hermes also HERE, HERE and HERE Bag: Christian Louboutin similar HERE

RIPPED JEANS + STAR TEES

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KALLA EVENT

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SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS

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MOMMY MESSENGER

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THE ART OF CASUAL CHIC

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