Fashion

3 Under $30

March 26, 2017

I am finding myself at the awkward stage of pregnancy, all of my clothes getting too tight and maternity clothes still too big. My stomach is definitely expanding, some days it seems by leaps and bounds, but the official bump is still forming and right now it just looks like I have been hitting up cookies and donuts really hard.

Lately I have been wearing pants with a stretchy waist band more than I care to admit, but have been scouting out some clothes to make myself a bit more presentable. I don’t want to spend a lot on maternity clothes since it will only be worn a few months, so I am trying to find tops that have enough flow and can still be worn postpartum. A few finds this tee and this tunic. While the search continues accessories always fit!

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24.50 // LOFT

24.00 // francesca’s

22.99 // Target

3 Under $30

November 3, 2016

With the addition of Grace and in the full swing of home schooling I have found getting dressed in the morning a real challenge. If I am dressed before 9:00 the boys ask me where I am going or if we have someone coming over. No, just got lucky and had a few minutes to spare to throw something on, which will probably be covered in baby food by 9:30. Still we try. Just make sure you give me a heads up if you ever stop by before 10:00.

A few items that have caught my eye this Fall.

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24.99 // LOFT

I am loving all of the flowy shirts this Fall. Still figure flattering, but enough flow to cover up my post c-section extras.

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24.00 // Gallery 512 Boutique

Scarf season! Easily adds a little warmth and extra color to the normal routine of jeans and a tee.

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12.00 // Francesca’s

With a nine month old, necklaces are definitely out. Something shiny and pretty is sure to get pulled and chewed on. So we stick with earrings, which only get the occasional grab. I love the neutral color and glitz, making them perfect for both every day wear or that special occasion.

Thrifting

April 12, 2016

With the addition of number three and the cost of baby clothes I have been looking for ways to save a little money. I have never been one to buy clothes full price and even more so when it comes to children’s clothing as they out grow it so quickly and in the case of my boys, almost every pair of pants ends with holes in the knees. Last spring I even hit up some yard sales for the first time in my life in search of some clothing for the boys.

I am no expert on coupon cutting or thrifting, but I like to share the little knowledge I have in case it may help you save a few dollars as well. Earlier this month I made my first purchase on thredUP, I realize I am a little late to the party with this as many have been using the site for years. The site sells gently used women and children’s clothing, with almost all of it in excellent condition. Most of the clothing is brand name and is of great quality.

I purchased a few items for the kids and was impressed with how good of condition they came in, not to mention the price I paid. If you don’t care for an item you can return it for free, which I always look for when online shopping.

Since I was also in the middle of spring cleaning including de-cluttering the closets I decided to try out their selling program as well. They send you a bag to fill with your unwanted, gently used clothing and mail back to earn money towards your purchases or donate to a charity.

If you are looking for items to add to your summer wardrobe at a reasonable price use this link and get $10 off your first purchase at thredUP.

Other sites we use regularly to save a little cash, EBATES where you earn money back when you order online, Groupon and RetailMeNot.

Happy Thrifting!

3 Under $30, Maternity Wear

November 17, 2015

In the past every time I found out I was pregnant I instantly started looking at maternity clothes. Even when I was only 6 weeks along! Waiting in excitement for the day to finally be able to wear them.

Well, now the day is here 28 weeks pregnant and I have found shopping for maternity clothes to not be as fun as I had originally thought, not even close. I am finding this for a number of reasons. The clothes are not as cute as non-maternity and always seem to look frumpy and old. It’s expensive and has to almost all be bought online and returned by mail only. The last reason limits my selection the most as I won’t pay for shipping and will also not pay to have an item shipped back.

So 28 weeks in and I haven’t bought a whole lot, which is okay with me because it also saves money. Not working outside of the home I have found that I am able to get by with a few staples while still incorporating some of my pre-maternity tops, cardigans and scarves to change the look up slightly.

I thought I would share a few essentials that I have found to be versatile and very comfortable for the expanding belly.

Old Navy // 22.00

I started with these jeans in my second trimester when the bump was a lot smaller and thought by now they for sure wouldn’t fit. They have expanded wonderfully with me and are a staple that I wear at least 2-3 times a week. They should also fit nicely postpartum because although they have a little stretch they don’t feel like maternity jeans.

GAP // 24.95

I live in these shirts, they are so comfortable! I liked them so much I bought a couple in different colors. Great by themselves and also perfect for layering under winter sweaters that I already have or adding a scarf. Make sure to wait for 40% off to make your dollar stretch a little further.

Motherhood Maternity // 44.98

I realize these don’t fit the under $30 category, but they are too good not to add to the list. Wait for a sale and you can get them for $30 in no time. I am not a fan of the full panel pants, but I am approaching the season where they are becoming more of a necessity. Then I discovered these, well worth the money! The design of the panel has you forgetting you are wearing a full panel and the non-jean material almost feels like sweatpants. Plus they can be dressed up or down.

3 Under $30

September 3, 2015

It’s hard to believe that I am already 17 weeks, despite bed rest this pregnancy has been flying by. In just three more weeks we have our big 20 week ultrasound and it’s still a toss up whether we will be finding out the gender…I guess it depends who you ask!

My bump is pretty small and looks more like I ate too many cookies and brownies, but I am getting to the point where my normal jeans are feeling a bit too snug. Thankfully I am still able to wear non-maternity tops and sweaters. At this stage though I prefer the ones that fit a little more loose.

Here are a few finds for fall, I am definitely loving the combination of olive green with a bit of gold bling.

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