Wearable Palm Prints

Nothing says summer more than a fun tropical print, like these retro feeling palm prints.

Here are some different versions in different price points.

DRESSES

H&M, $12.95 HERE

Old Navy, $32 (on sale), HERE

Topshop at Nordstrom, $60, HERE

If a dress is too much print, opt for either a top or bottom paired with a solid color.

 

Sleeveless top, Forever 21, $15.90, HERE
 

Shorts, Old Navy, $22 (on sale) HERE
 

Tote, Society 6, $22, HERE

Cheap or Chic- Striped Dress

I was really surprised to find a dress similar to an expensive dress I saw at Nordstrom recently at Old Navy- which is where I have gotten some great and inexpensive maternity items!

 

Both dresses are white with a gray stripe pattern and both have a narrow neckline and fitted bust and flare bottom.

 

Both are on sale and even with the sales- the designer dress is about $230 MORE than the Old Navy.

 

Although I like the look of the expensive one much better, the Old Navy dress is a close comparison and is perfect for a dress you may only wear one time.

 

Striped Sheath, Old Navy, $26 (on sale from $36.94) HERE

'Magdalena' Stripe Fit & Flare Dress, Elizabeth and James at Nordstrom $254.98 (on sale from $425) HERE

Maternity Fashion Style- DRESSES!

I have a few posts now about maternity fashion, but now at 35 weeks I figured I would update on some of my favorites!

 

Tees by Tina Dress- the crosshatch style. I purchased from Nordstrom, it was $98 compared to $120 on the Tees By Tina site. Bought in both red and gray and wore each to a wedding. This one size fits all dress fits like a glove and rouching hides unsightly lines.

 

$98 each here

 

Once the warmer weather hit, I fell in love with the simple tank dress. My favorite is by Ingrid and Isabele and sold on their website and at Nordstrom. I bought the same dress in Aqua, Navy, and Red/Pink/Coral color.- they are available here and here. $88 each.

SHOPPING TIP: If you buy from Ingrid and Isabele their is a 15% off code for new customers with email sign up!

 

I wore the aqua to the baby Jackson's shower!

 

Next was a cheap find from Old Navy- simple tank dresses (thin and not as soft as the Ingrid and Isabel but good for everyday wear/ dressed down look). Purchased in both olive and salmon. HERE $29.95 each

 

SHOPPING TIP: Use a promo code! Saved 30% and got free shipping. They run big, so buy a size down.

Wearing the green olive colored one at Kenny Chesney concert at Merriweather!

I also got a few maxi dresses from Old Navy online as well- in both black and red. Both $32.94 each but with the code and sale you can pick up for around $20 each. HERE



Wearing the black maxi on my birthday :) Paired with BCBG cardigan (not maternity)

So buying maternity clothing can be a challenge since you pretty much can only find stuff online (ALL OF THE ABOVE WAS BOUGHT ONLINE!)

 

 There is definitely trial and error...below was a cute dress sold at both Nordstrom and Bella Blu Maternity by Olian Angela. Looked so cute in the pics but when I got it UGH HORRIBLE FIT! Made me look 50000000 lbs! Lesson learned- empire waist not for me- the tighter the better!

 

SHOPPING TIP: Bella Blu has many of the same brands as Nordstrom, but at a lower cost and also has promo codes for 10% off. So if you find a maternity dress at Nordstrom, make sure to check out Bella Blu first!

LILLY Sale!

Well the sale is over- but I am loving all the items I scored during the recent annual Lilly Pulizer sale! If you have never shopped this sale- it's a must do! Items are DRASTICALLY marked down. Many of the items I got were 75% off original price!

Here's what I got:

Will pair with my Frye Riding Boots this fall.

Loving the button details on the back of this dress!

 

 

Love this simple dress!



Already wore this cute dress in Florida Labor Day Weekend
 

Cute keyhole cutout!

 

 

LOVED THIS PRINT! Also bought the same belt!

 

Summer Shopping Steals!

Skirt
Forever 21, $17.80



Seafolly Australia Rope Handle Beach Tote
Purchased on Ebay for a steal
sold out in stores, similar at Seafolly.com



Nine West Wedges
Found on clearance at Marshalls!
Same style, but different color at Nine West.

The Apricot Dress: Cheap or Chic?

Forever 21, $17.80

The other day I stopped by the mall and picked up this cute Apricot/Orange colored dress from Forever 21. In person this dress is really gorgeous! The material has a shimmer to it and it's almost textured. Overall it's really well made, fits good, and the length is perfect (all major issues with dresses from Forever 21). We are going to Jamaica in a few weeks and I thought this maybe a great dress for our pictures on the beach :)

I was really surprised when I saw the dress below, from Alice and Olivia that was completely sold out at several stores, Neiman, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdales. I feel like I really got a steal at $17.50!



Alice and Olivia, Neiman Marcus, Sold out, was $368

Cheap or Chic? Lace Dress Edition

 

Runway, Spring 2014, J Mendel NY Fashion Week

Black lace and nude colored dress

BCBG, $448
HERE

Forever 21, $24.95
Sold Out

 

Georgia Peach

 

 

 

I love the look of silk pink dresses. It's feminine and flattering on most skin types. The color itself looks good paired with many colors from gray to turquoise.

 Here are some lovely peach picks...

 

Lulu's, $40

HERE

 

Bebe, $149

HERE

 

 

Rory Beca at Revolve Clothing, $222

HERE

 

 

 

LOVE MARSHALLS!

I love getting a deal, umm who doesn't? Well I had to share my finds from my last trip to Marshall's (which by now you know I love)!

 

First up: Guess Dress- new this season at Macy's! Currently selling for full price at $148.00 and sold out on Lord and Taylor's website. I got it for $39

Second was this Eliza J dress...LOVE THIS! Selling now on Amazon for $148! Dress was $275 when sold at Nordstrom last season! And no this picture/model just does not do it justice! I got it for $49!

 

I can't wait to wear both! Marshall's is definitely a store you need time to shop in (i.e. your lunch break is not enough) and can score you some really great items for way less than department stores.

Brand Love

Ever stumble across a brand where you just seem to love EVERYTHING!

 

Lately I have been really admiring a few designers! Here are some I'm really loving and recently purchased!

Halston Heritage

Sold online and and select stores. Brand is named after owner and creator designer Roy Halston. Born in Iowa, Halsoton has even outfitted former First Lady and fashion icon Jackie O.

 

I have the Iris Halter dress shown above.

Cythia Steffe

Less expensive that Halston and found in most major retailers, this NY based brand has adorable feminine dresses and tops that I'm loving right now. Even better, I have seen items in discount stores like Marshall's lately!

 

I picked up this one shoulder dress above in crisp white. I cannot wait to wear it at the White Party at the resort on my upcoming vacay.

 

 

I also have this pretty pink and white racer back dress.

 

 

 For more on these designers, click on their name for the link to their websites.