Garnet Hill Dress

dress: Garnet Hill c/o
jacket: Target
wedges: old (similar)
bag: Ivanka Trump
watch: Fossil
bracelet: Kate Spade

Whenever I'm trying to pick a dress from a store, it seems like there are more than a few options and I want them all. But when I can have any dress I can't seem to make up my mind. It was really hard to pick just one dress from the Garnet Hill collection of dresses! I wasn't sure if I wanted a maxi or could still fit into a short jersey dress. This print is so full of summer and will be perfect for after I have my baby girl (it's definitely breastfeeding friendly). If I actually had a waist, I would definetely go for this one (or this one). See, what did I tell ya? It's hard to pick just one - they are all so pretty! Thank you for stopping by!

Same Time Last Year

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Around the first week of June last year, I posted these outfits on my blog. I can still tell you what was going on when I took the pictures, where they were taken and who I was doing after the photoshoots. It's funny how many memories are connected to the clothes we wear. For example, my wedding dress holds a lot of memories and is very important to me as it was a gift from my future husband. He wanted me to have the dress of my dreams (not sparing any expense), therefore I will keep it for the rest of my life. On the other hand, this eShakti striped dress wasn't such a great fit and I had to pass it on to my cousin. 

I'm also thinking about the things I wanted to accomplish in a year, and how far I have come. Although I'm not one of the top earning bloggers and very far from even thinking about making living out of this hobby, I like doing it. I love seeing how my style has evolved over years and how much my tastes have changed. Having a few more collaboration and sponsorship opportunities helps as well .

I just wanted to say a huge thank you to those who have been following me, supporting me and encouraging me along the way. I could not have done it without the help of my awesome husband, photographer sister and all those who visit/comment and share about my blog. 

Thank you so much for reading and following this girl's humble dream!

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Floral Shift

dress: Loft old (similar)
pumps: Target (similar here and here)
clutch: Target
sunglasses: Kate Spade
watch: Fossil (on sale!)
bracelet: Kate Spade

Welcome to June people! Can you believe it? We are in the 6th month, half way through the year already. I feel like time is slipping through my fingers and right now it's busier than ever. At 32 weeks pregnant, I have to admit I'm not ready for this baby to arrive just yet. In fact, I don't have a single pink thing. Gasp. Starting with blogging, working, my side business, and all the personal engagements I have a packed schedule. Between now and my due date we have three weddings to go to and that's some busy social life we  have. I'm not complaining but sometimes I feel like life is passing me by too fast. Do you ever get that feeling?
Hope you have a great week!

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Black x Gold

Look who decided to join mama in photo shoot. Isn't he handsome though? I think so!  

dress: Walmart I know! (similar here, here, here and here)

necklace: Target

belt: old (similar)

clutch: DIY (similar)

wedges: Kate Spade (similar here, here and here)

watch: Fossil

bracelet: Kate Spade

Some glam for your hump day morning with this outfit. If you have been following me any amount of time, you may have noticed that I'm obsessed with everything Kate Spade. Yes, I would totally wear Kate Spade head to toe if I could. So, as a loyal customer, I'm letting you know that they are having a HUGE Surprise Sale (75% off!!!) which is going to last only another 2 days. Get your shopping on ladies because it looks like a good one! I want a bright red bag and can't decided between this one or this one. Help a girl out please.

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5 Tips For Staying in Shape During Pregnancy

tank: Target

cardigan: Target

jeans: Pink Blush Maternity c/o 

sneakers: New Balance

sunglasses: Tory Burch

When it comes to pregnancy, our society has given a no-limit, all-excuses fly, don't-tell-her-what-to-eat pass to women. For some reason, when a woman is growing a human being, it's OK for her to give in to every single craving, over indulge and watch her body become a shapeless mess. Yes, I know, trust me! I've been there. I ate way too many chicken sandwiches and crepes during my first pregnancy and gained too much weight (while doctors said nothing). This time around it's very different - I diligently watch what I eat, exercise, don't give into cravings and keep on top of my fluid intake . Here are some of my tips for keeping the weight gain under control.

1. Drink Water. Drinking plenty of water (not juice, not smoothies or lattes, just plain old water) will keep all those extra calories away from you. A few calories here, another there and drinks can add up to a hefty amount of your daily calorie intake. Stick to water. If you can't do plain, infuse it with fruits and citrus, which is a great way to detox your body of all the unhealthy stuff, without causing damage to the baby.

2. Cut Back on Salt. When people think pregnancy cravings, they imagine ice cream and cupcakes. I'll take smoked salmon and clam chowder any day over the cakes and pastries. It's my weakness. Salt retains fluid and makes you thirsty, causes edema and unnecessary weight gain. I have cut back significantly on amount of salt I put into my food (husband always complains that everything is under salted - good for me though). I don't salt my scrambled eggs if I know I'll be putting ketchup over them and avoid overly salty snacks like chips, salted nuts and cheese.

3. Skip One Complex Carb a Day. I love my bread as much as the next girl and can't live without potatoes but I have been trying to go one meal without any kind of complex carbohydrates (fruits don't count). If I know I will be having mashed potatoes for dinner, I won't have toast with my breakfast. If have croissant for lunch, I will skip starch during dinner time and load up on salad and protein.

4. Eat Healthy Snacks. I fall off the wagon plenty of times, but my day to day go-to snack is plain yogurt loaded with fruits, or simple granola (not the one drenched in chocolate or peanut butter). Also, I'm a big lover of fruits so I load up on those whenever I feel hungry. The key here is not to treat fruits as free pass, they still have calories and sugar. Have just a little bit to satisfy your craving and make sure to drink plenty again.

5. Do Some Kind of Moderate Exercise. When I say moderate, I mean, get up and walk, park further away from the store and take stairs instead of elevator. Every time an opportunity to move arrives, take it and welcome it instead of complaining about having to get off the couch. Either it's palates or simply taking a walk around the neighborhood, move that booty more rather than less. You will thank me later. 

I don't deprive myself of any certain food group but eat everything in moderation. If I have a pistachio cupcake, I have just one and don't add sugar/honey to my tea. If I buy smoked salmon, I don't salt the eggs and have only 1/2 of the toast. It's all about portion control. Every day, every time you sit down to eat or open your cupboard think how is it going to benefit your body and what exactly are you putting inside. Trust me, it's a lot easier to keep the weight off than try to loose it when the baby arrives and you have absolutely no time for yourself. I learned it the hard way so take it from me, instead

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Eyelet

dress: J.Crew
shoes: Dorothy Perkins sold out (similar 1 / 2  / 3)
clutch: Target (similar under $20)
bracelet: Kate Spade
belt: thrifted (similar)
sunglasses: Choies c/o 

If there's anything that makes a pregnant woman feel like a million bucks is a killer dress and some high heels. Honestly. That's all it takes. Well, maybe some vanilla ice cream with fresh berries, brought to me by my husband (without asking) really does make me feel just fine. Yes, that might definitely make me all emotional and I might even tear up when saying thank you. This pregnancy thing and the wacko hormones definitely kick my butt when it comes to calm and rational thinking. Maybe if I go get some aformentioned ice cream, everything will be right with the world again. Yep. Ice cream for breakfast it is. Oh no, wait, I think I saw an awesome recipe for buttermilk waffles on Pinterest, maybe pancakes? Although, smoked salmon with poached egg sounds amazing too. See what I mean? I'ts craaazy up in here. You have yourself a great weekend while I ponder upon the meaning of life, i.e. what to have for breakfast. 

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Blush

tee: Target, shorts: J.Crew, crossbody: Target, flats: TJMaxx (similar), necklace: J.Crew, sunglasses: Ralph Lauren, watch: Kate Spade:

Welcome to post holiday weekend Monday. Dontcha hate those? I wish the weekend lasted a little bit longer. One, our family vacation is over and two, we drove almost 16 hours with a toddler. I need another vacation ha! I'm so glad we were able to get away and just spend some time together. Hope you have a good start to your week! Thanks for stopping by.

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