maternity jeans | lc lauren conrad

tank top, also similar here | jeans (maternity), also love these (non-maternity) | shoes | purse | necklace, similar here | sunnies

I've been trying to soak up these last days of summer (and freedom) by getting out of the house and doing all the summer things. So yesterday the hubs and I went to the farmer's market in downtown Davenport and it was so much fun! They had roasted sweet corn (which is a must-have in Iowa!), craft beers, tons of pastries and live music. This August has been surprisingly mild in the weather department and it was nice to get out and soak up some sunshine without sweating profusely!

Let's talk denim. Since it has been somewhat cooler, I was getting nervous about what to do about jeans - I love my skinny jeans and clearly cannot currently fit into any of mine. Just the thought of sausage casing myself into a pair of skinny jeans makes me tired and out of breath, but I found these jeans from Lauren Conrad's maternity line at Kohl's and decided to give them a try - and I'm obsessed! They are stretchy, soft, SO comfortable and I love the distressed details. They fit true to the size you were pre-pregnancy and have a little stretch and a panel over the belly, and let's be honest, I'll probably still wear them post-pregnancy. I decided to keep it casual with jeans and a tank for the farmer's market - this tank top is not maternity but is still super comfy and covers the bump well. It also comes in several different colors! 

Hope you all had a great weekend! Thanks for reading! XO

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summer stripes + maternity jeans

top (non-maternity), also similar here | jeans (maternity) | shoes | sunnies, similar here and here

I've been trying my hardest to not buy maternity clothes. My problem isn't having to buy clothes in a bigger size, it's spending money on clothes I'll only wear for a few months (maternity clothes are expensive!) and honestly, I've had a really hard time finding anything that cute. When I found out I was going to be pregnant throughout the summer I thought, great! I have tons of maxi dresses I can wear all summer long, it will be perfect! While that is partially true, I didn't realize exactly how my body was going to change. This isn't just a too-bloated belly, and things are moving and re-shaping a bit differently than I expected. So I bit the bullet and bought a pair of maternity jeans. Thankfully Liz Lange for Target has a few (see: few, the options are very limited in-store!) staple-type items to choose from, and these jeans were a must have. I love this top - it is not maternity, but fits a bump really well. I bought it a size up for some extra length to compensate for my extra lumps and bump, but the off the shoulder makes it a little easier to pull it down and cover things up!

To be completely honest, maternity jeans are SUPER comfy, and I'll probably even wear them post-pregnancy. I bought the jeans with the inset under the belly because I like to do a little front-tuck (while I still can!) but if I had to do it again, I'd buy the over the belly, because it helps smooth things out (think spanx) and also helps keep the pants up - I've found myself constantly pulling these jeans up, but I'm thinking I will grow into them soon! 

I'll be 27 weeks this week, and if you have been or are currently a mama-to-be, I'd love any tips on how to survive the rest of this summer! Also, any great clothing sites with cute maternity clothes at decent prices you can suggest would be much appreciated! Thanks for reading! XO

floral print ruffle dress | summer style

dress | purse, similar here and here | shoes

I'm loving the style of dresses this summer - florals, flowy, ruffles, all making it easier for me to wear non-maternity clothes for as long as I can! It's not that I want to hide my bump, but it's hard to find cute maternity clothes, and I'm trying to take advantage of showing off my bump in fashionable outfits before I get to third trimester and refuse to get out of my yoga pants!

This dress is perfect for summer, and I wanted to share it in time for the holiday weekend approaching. It's lightweight and comfy, which is perfect for the super hot weather we've been experiencing! I like to keep it casual with these cute tassel sandals and a jean button up, but it could definitely be dressed up with some statement earrings and some wedges! 

What are you guys up to for the holiday weekend? I'll be dogsitting for my sister, but I'm hoping to sip on some mocktails and watch fireworks with my hubby and some friends! Thanks for reading! XO