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i know i know…selfies (is that what kids are calling it?) in a bathroom mirror, but one does not always have time to do an adorable photo shoot with an awesome back drop and an available husband to snap photos to my liking.

dressing my pregnant belly has proven to be a bit difficult for me. I’ve always had a small waist and have had my whole life to learn how to accentuate the mess outta that and hide my big bum and hips…now…i have no waist, so its getting tricky. i would never wear a form fitted dress pre pregnancy (Ive always been a bit self conscious of those curves of mine). my initial response is to wear something over-sized and baggy, but im realizing that leads to a whole lotta frump. i am in no way a fashion blogger…although i love fashion, fashion blogs, and all things clothes. I’m a regular lady, with a regular budget, who has a regular style. So to all my regular peeps who are rockin a belly, hopefully I’ll tip you off to something that will help with the struggle of dressing that bump. and if you have tips let me know! we’re in this together!

side note: these sandals are awesome with the whole swelling thing. i usually wear ballet flats to work all the time, but my feet were in need of some space in a desperate way. they are super comfy and still cute…i highly recommend them.

Button up: Forever 21

Striped Dress: H&M Maternity

Belt/Shoes/Ring: Forever 21

To be honest, im a bit of a binge shopper. I don’t really shop all that much and then ill spend a $100 bucks on a bunch of stuff and satisfy the need for newness in my closet. The place i do most of my binge shopping is forever21 online (to save myself from walking around all the cropped topped teenagers that remind me that i am so…not…21). A hundred bones goes a long way at that place. Sometimes i think it makes Brett jealous, because he’ll spend the same amount as me on a pair of jeans and a t shirt…and i get these big ol boxes delivered to our door step with at least 10 outfits in it.

My need to feed the online shopping beast has pretty much been on hiatus since the bump arrived and can i be real when i say…i hate maternity clothes. They are comfy as hell, but pretty pricey and really not my style. I’ve never been a fan of empire waist (especially tops or tunics), ruching, or things that tie. So since this belly has grown i haven’t really felt like myself. After some consulting from an extremely fashionable friend o’ mine, I decided to try a little of my old tricks, and just up the sizing a bit.

i am irrationally excited about this dino tank. its nice to have something ridiculous to throw on on those hot summer days. and of course what would a shop binge be with out unneccessary accessories…

forever21 is sporting some really cute things these days…and their sale section is pretty legit right now too. ill let you know how these oversized shirts do with the bump invasion. im pretty stoked to see how it goes.