Mommy to be

Photograph by Caroline Tran



Babies, babies, babies.

Shabby Apple. Otherwise known as Mama Apple. Features a small selection of beautiful dresses.

Pickles & Ice Cream. A wide selection of timeless peices for a maternity wardrobe. Don't forget to check out thier diaper bag section, tre adorable.

Destination Maternity. Featuring Motherhood, A Pea in the Pod, and other Designers. Maternity Superstore. A one stop shop. Swim, tops, bottoms, dresses, nursing, sleep, lingerie, active, and plus.

Trendy Tummy Maternity.  Stylish maternity clothing. Has a bit of everything, including cute nursing covers and hospital gowns (as featured on such shows as "The Office").

Stella Maternity. Maintains an awesome "shop by style" and "shop by designer" feature.


Unbuttoned Maternity. Small selection for the rock n' roll hot mama. 

Babies'nBellies. Not too much of a selection, however it does have a few awesome fashionista junk tee's, as well as novelty shirts.

BellaBlu Maternity. An online maternity clothing boutique with a great selection. A bit of everything. Very stylish. Cute lingerie and hooter hiders too.

Baby Be Mine. Delivery gowns with matching pillowcases and night gowns with matching baby rompers.


Also, Shade Clothing and Sierra Brooke have maternity.

Quick'n Easy: Nursing Cover-Up Shirts

Since I have so many friends that are currently pregnant, or just had a baby... I thought it would be nice to post this quick and easy DIY tutorial of how to make these two nursing cover-up shirts.

Example One
one. Find a loose fitting shirt, like the one shown above. You want to make sure that it does not have a fitted bottom, as well as to be big enough to go over another shirt or tank as to act as a "cover up" slip on shirt over your outfit.

two. On the front of the shirt (and only the front), cut a strait line (just off center) all the way down, like in the example shown.

three. Once cut, if you are handy at the sewing machine, you may hem the sides. Or if it is a jersey material you may simply leave alone, since the fabric will not come undone.

four. The last step is to sew on two to three sets of hook and eye closures at the top of the shirt (where the pink dots are shown). It is suggested to choose a larger hook and eye closure, seeing as they are easier to clasp closed using only one hand.



Example Two
one. Find a loose fitting shirt, like the one shown above.

two. Lay the shirt down flat, the backside of the shirt facing you. Take a measureing tape or ruler and make a pencil tick mark 2-3 inches from the side seams. Then from the shirt collar measure 3-4 inches down and make another tick mark.

three. Pick up the shirt and lay it on its side. So, when looking down at it, the side seam and sleeve is in the center. Find your tick marks and cut in a rounded motion to create the shape, as shown above.

four. At this time, feel free to hem the edges. Otherwise you're done! With the back wide open, it should be easy to lift in the front. And the collar should be loose enough to be able to keep and eye on things and adjust accordingly while nursing, as well. Not to mention, it's something you can just wear as a part of your outfit, and no one would be the wiser.

Spring Basics

clothing pictured above is from jcpenny.com

Reboot your wardrobe this spring. Some assembly is required, but with only the nine items above you can mix and match to create a new outfit for any occasion this season.

Keep in mind, that first purchases should stay close to plain, neutral shades, or simple patterns. And if budget allows, include a few more embellished pieces to add spice to the new wardrobe.

the checklist.

1. cardigan. neutral shades will complete any look, but picking a more vibrant color will also give some pop to any outfit.

2. long sleeve shirt. add a few simple plain or simple pattern 3/4 to long sleeve shirts.

3. simple tee.  skip the costly designer versions and add a variety to the wardrobe by buying a lot more of just cute inexpensive ones. then replace as needed.   

4. blouse. having one or two nice blouses is essential. something to combine with a skirt, or just something classy to dress up a jean outfit.  

5. skinny jean. once considered a trend, they are now a denim staple. especially one that convert quickly into a low capri, just by rolling up at the bottom once or twice. keep to darker shades of denim, for two reasons. one, darker denim can actually dress up an outfit, but still be casual all at the same time. two, a darker shade will flatter any shape.  

6. pedal pusher. also considered the modest short. pedal pushers should hit just below the knee.

7. full skirt. an a-line skirt can be worn casually with a simple tee, or dressed up with a nice blouse.

8. pencil skirt. a classic piece that should be tailored to your body. finding a pencil skirt that is meant for you may take a few tries. it maybe a simple sillouette, but there are many variations out there that are meant for differnt body shapes. if you have more curves, stay away from the stretch fabrics that cling; gravitate more towards loose fitting, but structured ones.

9. dress. a plain or simple dress, like above, can be converted into several differnt outfits just by adding a nice pull over sweater or cardigan. sprinkle on a few accesories like a belt, light weight scarf, or flower pin and "ta da" its a whole new outfit.                  

eman makeup

Today, I want to feature the makeup artist, Eman. She is a freelance artist with a stunning talent and execution for her craft. Eman maintains her very own site, blog, and youtube tutorials. Check them out, she has posts for about any look you could imagine.

eman makeup&hair tutorials

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think vintage...

Photography by Laura Byrnes


If you haven't noticed, vintage styles are back!  Blushing demure dresses, posh high-waisted peddle pushers, and pin-up pumps can all be attributed to one of the most "modest" decades of our past. Hit up the thrift stores and assemble your own diggs, or take a look at the top shops below.

bettiepageclothing.com

stopstaringclothing.com

babygirlboutique.com

pinupgirlclothing.com

unique-vintage.com

etsy.com

this St. Patrick's Day

Find something at ETSY.COM

What is Etsy?

"Etsy is the world's most vibrant handmade marketplace. Etsy celebrates individual creativity in design and craftsmanship by connecting unique people, stories and items in a playful and meaningful way. Etsy provides a marketplace for crafters, artists and collectors to sell their handmade creations, vintage goods and crafting supplies."

St. Patty's day is fast approaching, and unless you want to get pinched I suggest you find something green to wear. So why not accessorize with something adorable from Etsy!  Everything from cute baby shoes made to look like alligators, homemade pastel colored skinny ties, to emerald vintage inspired dresses. You can find it at Etsy. Pick up something for yourself, for the hubby, the whole family if you want. There is something for everyone on etsy.