Modcloth Maternity?

 

I am not going to lie  I love Modcloth.  And when it came to the moment that I needed to buy some looser fitting clothing, it was the first place I looked.  Most of my clothing is from resale and second hand shops but, when I do buy new clothing, 80% of the time it is from Modcloth.  Whether it is something I buy myself or something put on a birthday/Christmas list.  My mom actually got me this top after she asked me if I needed any flowy clothing since my belly was getting bigger and I love it.  The color and floral is great and if will grow with me until I am fairly large with baby!

Then, I got to thinking.  Modcloth should have a maternity section. It would be this Momma-to-be's dream site.  But, to be honest, they do have a lot of clothing that could be used as maternity wear, which I like.  There are a lot of women like me out there who love fashion and vintage-style clothing that get into a fashion rut when they are pregnant.  Most maternity clothing is horrid...really not good.  Modcloth Maternity would be the best solution!

And Modcloth, if  you need an advocate blogger for maternity wear or clothing that you carry that could be maternity wear, I am your girl!

Blouse: Modcloth

Beret: I honestly don't remember!

Jeggings: Zara

Socks: JCP

Boots: Target 

Momma Style: With Noir and Lace

Today I woke up to snow on the ground.  Yes, SNOW!  I am never a fan of snow in March because in my opinion March equates to Spring and Spring doesn't not (or at least should not) encompass snow.  So, on went the warm tights.  I was going to wear a gray dress to fit my mood after realizing how cold it was outside but, I decided to wear my new dress from Modcloth.  I bought this for my sister-in-law's baby shower that is coming up in early April but, I felt it was just the right amount of bright color to enhance my crabby morning mood.

The details on this dress amaze me.  I think there are like 4 different types of lace and the little buttons up the front are adorable.  I paired them with my ever-so-pretty heeled oxfords.  These shoes are actually comfy despite not looking like it.  And of course, I do not look even remotely pregnant in this dress!

Cardigan: Thrifted

Dress: Modcloth

Fleur de Lys necklace: gift from my mom

Tights: Target

Oxfords: I can't remember but I think Rampage

Momma Style: Florals and brown oxfords

Tragically, I ended up changing out of my new oxfords.  It was just too cold and rainy out to go the day wearing small shows and leggings.  So I opted for my brown boots instead.  But, I love these new shoes.  they aren't vintage.  I picked them up at DSW with a giftcard I had received for Christmas and never used.  I actually managed to pick up 4 pairs of shoes with a $100 giftcard.  I guess my thriftiness doesn't just enter the actual thrift stores.  I never could understand spending so much many on shoes.  I always end up ruining them in the end which doesn't bother me if they cost $25 and last a year.

 

And don't be fooled by this outfit and think, "Lara, where's the baby bump?".  The bump is still there but, easily hidden by a belt and strategically placed pleats due to said belt.  Although, I don't have to hide my pregnancy at work anymore (almost everyone knows), I still feel like I just look chubby as opposed to pregnant.  I am just at the in between point.  I am sure in a few more weeks, the bump will make me look more pregnant than as if I just ate 100 twinkies.

Jacket: Thrifted Cynthia Steffe

Dress: I heart Ronson

Belt: Thrifted

Leggings: DKNY

Oxfords: No Report

Green for Spring

I am sure I am not the only one out there that is just impatiently awaiting Spring.  Especially if you live up north like I do.  Spring is my favorite season...Ok, technically it is equally considered my favorite along with Autumn.  I am just a fan of mild weather and seeing all the flowers and plants reemerge as living. 

Needless to say, my impatience has found its way into my wardrobe.  I have been recently wearing a lot of brighter colors which, to be honest, it extremely hard given baby!  Most of my clothing from last spring is fairly fitted and I am now in that in between stage of being too small for maternity clothing and too large for my normal size 4s.  So I have opted for basically forgetting to belt (and for anyone who knows me, I love to belt pretty much anything). 

 

Dress: Urban Outfitters

Sweater: Thrifted

Finch Necklace: ModCloth

Bead Necklace: Thrifted

Leggings: DKNY

Boots: JCP

In other news (and in pretty much baby news since, that is what I spend my money on these days), I finally got a package for some books I ordered on Etsy.  Of course, and I am sure you all could guess if you had to, I am doing the nursery all vintage.  Its pretty hard!  People have actually asked me why I am starting to collect the decor so early (I am almost 13 weeks) but, to be honest, how could I not?  This isn't m just registering at Buy Buy Baby.  This is actual hunting out finds which, I have fun doing but, it is time consuming!

 

Lara, where have you been?

Well, I have been around.  And I have still be reading and commenting on others' blogs but, I haven't been posting here.  Its due to a few things: I am really, really, really busy at work and....

I am PREGNANT!

In fact, I am 3 months pregnant....  And I have started a blog about vintage baby!  So, I will still post here on fashion (even though I will gradually get larger) and there about baby! 

Hello little baby bump!

What is a year?

I realized that I never got around to sharing my wedding anniversary photos!  A friend of ours, Mr. Nick Aleck, is a photographer and a great one at that.  He did our engagement photos and did such an amazing job that we asked him to do a similar shoot for some first anniversary photos! 

And my favorite...

On Me-

Jacket: Cynthia Steffe thrifted via Spree

Dress: Banana Republic thrifted via Spree

Brooch: Gift from my friend Lauren

Heels: ModCloth

Necklace: A gift from my Mom

On Chris-

Jacket: Zara

Dress Shirt: Kenneth Cole

Jeans: Zara

Belt: Kenneth Cole

Shoes: Stray Dog 

The Bell Jar

Recently, I was home by myself because the husband was working late due to a project deadline for his firm and I found myself aimlessly channel surfing.  I do this a lot.  (I think it has something to do with growing up around so many men!)  Anyways, I fell upon the movie Sylvia starring Gwyneth Paltrow.  It was basically about the life of Sylvia Plath, the famed American poet and writer that committed suicide in 1963.  I can't say I know much about Sylvia Plath despite getting into modern and beat poetry when I was in college but, the movie intrigued me about her life and work.  I immediately purchased a few of her published works online (Amazon loves me and my spontaneous purchasing) including the only book Plath wrote called The Bell Jar.  Published just one month before she committed suicide and somewhat auto-biographical, the story is written about a young woman from Boston and her struggle with mental illness.  I definitely find it interesting though slightly depressing and the way it is written is realistic with good flow.  I am sort of amazed that I haven't explored Plath's works until now but, I am glad my channel surfing paid off!