Lookbook: Tweed or Not

What I'm Wearing
Zara Tweed Jacket - got mine ages ago.  Here's a cute tweed jacket on sale.  Or this nautical tweed jacket is adorable and comes in petite sizing.
ShopSosie Dress (c/o) - sold out of my color but comes in lavender and mint too.
Nordstrom Belt - Similar, love the little bow detail!  I think this mint bow belt would be so cute with this dress (and lots of other things) too!
Christian Louboutin Simple 100 pumps - I gotta work on my tan but at least nude pumps help out the leg situation with making them look a bit longer.
t+j Designs Flower Petal Necklace - a favorite amongst many!  I love the look of the statement necklace with a simple outfit.
Pearl Bracelet | White Bracelet

I decided to show two ways to wear this dress as it's so versatile I could think of 100 more ways to wear it!  But I love the cheery pink and decided to add the Flower Petal Necklace to make it more fun.  I love the relaxed look without the tweed jacket but the jacket and the belt make it very work appropriate.

Lookbook: ALDO Spring

What I'm Wearing
Forever 21 Sweater - You may remember I posted about this sweater previously.  I love the stripes with the heart print.  Perfect for my casual Sunday that I had.  I ordered this heart sweater at the same time and love it as well.
Madewell jeans - You know I love my Madewell jeans!  I get questions all the time about sizing and if you have J Crew jeans, they fit smaller than J Crew in both through the legs and the waist.  I tend to think Madewell runs more true to size where J Crew runs big.
Chloe Mini Marcie Bag - Not much to say about this bag except I LOVE IT! :)  It's adorable and I don't find myself missing carrying a bigger bag.  It's gorgeous in the Cashmere Grey as well.  I just spotted this other version of the Chloe Marcie Mini that is so cute (and better price point).  It's so bad since I just bought this bag, but I want that version too!
t+j Designs Gold Chain Necklace and  Luxe Circle Crystal Necklace
Michael Kors Watch - a gift from my sister.
t+j Designs Pink Pave Link Bracelet - sold out but we are trying to get more stock soon!
ALDO Marilee pumps - Comes in nude too which is great for spring.  I went with black because I loved the contrast with the studs and since Seattle is not quite into spring weather I'm getting lots of wears out of the black.  They run true to size and are really comfy.

I got the fun task of shopping at ALDO for new shoes and was happy to try on some of their fab new spring and summer collection.  I picked out these ultra high platforms that are "business in the front and party in the back" :)  I love the stud/bling detailing on the heel and sole!  The girls at ALDO were oohing and aahing over them as they just got them in and they hadn't seen anyone try it on yet.  I think I convinced all of them to get a pair too!  Even though they are high, the platform helps a lot and makes them a lot more comfortable to walk in.

I couldn't get enough so I browsed the website and found these other styles that I'm loving.  So cute for spring and summer!  I love all the strappy styles.  Our weather won't be ready for strappy shoes for awhile but I'm ready for it and thinking that any of these options would be perfect for my summer outfits!

1. Alysa

2. Alvara

3. Gallington

4. Dervio

5. Dharinee

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Bumpdate: Half way there!

I've passed the half way mark and am now a little over 5 months.  Kind of crazy to me how fast this time has gone!  Baby has been quite active since 18 weeks and I love feeling the little flutters in my stomach.  I had a normal appetite up until 19 weeks when I was a hungry hungry hippo and that's also when my bump grew the most.  I don't have any weird cravings but I eat a lot of fruit!  I can't get enough of it.

We also found out a couple weeks ago what we are having... 

Her first onesie!  I thought it was quite appropriate with all of the necklaces :)

Funny thing is when I first started telling friends and family that I was pregnant, everyone assumed I wanted a girl probably because I'm so girly myself but I've never had a strong desire for a girl or a boy even before I was pregnant.  I've never been the girl who thought about dressing up her daughter and doing all sorts of fun girly things.  I quite honestly just wanted a healthy baby regardless of the gender.  When we found out it was a girl I think everyone else was more excited about it being a girl than I was.  Although not my husband, he was pretty sure it was going to be a boy :)  Not that I'm not excited but because I didn't lean either way, I wasn't whooping or hollering for either gender.  I was just glad to finally be able to buy stuff for the baby! 

My sister bought her this little coat, it's my favorite thing ever!  It's got a bow on the back too.  And I had to get her these adorable skinny jeans.  How could I resist?

Thanks so much for all the kind words and advice during my pregnancy.  I so appreciate it and am happy to be sharing this journey with you all!