Dress: Bardot Gingham Off the Shoulder Dress // Sunglasses: Saint Laurent 54mm Cat Eye Sunglasses // Shoes: Sam Edelman Neesa Wedge Sandal {less expensive version here} // Bag: old, similar here // Earrings: Exact

I am 33 weeks pregnant today! I can’t believe how this pregnancy is flying. Honestly, if it weren’t for this little one kicking around so much, I wouldn’t believe it myself 🙂 Seven {or less!} weeks left to go….and the bump is growing more and more everyday. It’s been such a wonderful experience getting to see my body change in so many ways to grow this little human. I am seriously in awe that it knows what to do to nourish him and keep him safe. Doctor told me at my last appointment that he already weighs 4 lbs 6 oz! What a little miracle he is 🙂

With that being said, dressing the bump can be a challenge to say the least! As my little one grows, it has become harder and harder to stay ahead of the curve. Even my maternity t-shirts that used to fit so well in the second trimester are tight now. Enter in this dress. It’s actually non-maternity, but it fits an ever-expanding belly so well because of the elastic top! And y’all – let me just tell you. This dress is comfortable. I could seriously wear it all day. It isn’t restrictive at all and the little off the shoulder sleeves stay put {meaning I’m not having to tug them up or down all the time}.  If I had a waist, this would be so flattering for it too, so I know it will make a great postpartum dress as well. I’ve paired it here with my brand new Sam Edelman sandals and y’all let me just tell you why I’m so excited about these. It is ***impossible*** to find affordable wedges that do NOT have a platform on them!! At 5’10, I am not interested in a platform, so I am always on the hunt for a pair just like these and it has been years since I’ve been able to find a classic, elegant, well made and simple pair of plain black wedges. Why is it always the most simple items that are hardest to find?? Anyway, can you tell I’m excited about these?! They also come in two other beautiful shades {one nude, and one gold} and are so comfortable. They run true to size, so go with what you normally wear and thank me later! I promise you won’t regret these!

Seriously, impressed with the selection Nordstrom has ready for summer. There are literally hundreds of items I want right now like this gorgeous silky layered dress and this bump friendly {but also non maternity} bathing suit coverup. I also just splurged and bought these jelly sandals which I know I’ll wear ALL summer. I have the leather version and these are SO much more comfortable!!! The jelly feels molded to my feet. If you’re planning on going anywhere fun this summer {or if you’re just sticking around home and the pool like me} then go check out Nordstrom’s selection. Like I said – there are so many incredible items coming in everyday! Oh and the half-yearly sale is happening with tons of incredible deals happening! Check that out too and let me know in the comments if you snag anything good! x

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Dress: LOFT {Available in both maternity and non-maternity} // Shoes: Similar here & here // Bag: Old

Absolutely loving dresses at the moment. I’m normally such a t-shirt and jeans kind of girl, but with this ever expanding belly, dresses are just all I want to wear these days. The flowier, the better. This bright and cheery dress from LOFT is so fun. I love that it’s appropriate for church, but can also be dressed down for running errands or getting tacos. If I was doing the latter, I’d pair it with a jean jacket and these fun striped sandals. If I wasn’t pregnant, I would be all over buying this striped t-shirt dress {I honestly might buy it anyway for post baby!}, this scalloped romper, or this floral flounce dress. LOFT has the best selection of dresses – all are so pretty, great for summer, and 40% off! Don’t sleep on this deal – it won’t last long!

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Jacket: BP. Denim Jacket // Dress: V-Back Cover Up Maxi Dress // Shoes: Ancient Greek Eleftheria Sandal {similar here & here} // Sunglasses: Le Specs Caliente Sunglasses // Bag: Old, similar here

Well, I am well into my third trimester now, and with the temperatures already soaring into the 90s on some days, I am all about finding breezy maxi dresses. I found this one on Nordstrom’s website for under $60 and I knew it was a go. It’s blouse-y, and super long {important because I’m 5’10!} and super comfortable {that’s saying a lot considering I’ve got an ever expanding bump!} With that being said, this dress is non-maternity so it’s great to know I can {and will!} wear this postpartum too! I’ve paired it here with this brand new jean jacket – I had been on the hunt for a great denim jacket for a long time now and this one is perfect. It’s got a really nice stretch to it so it’s super comfortable but its also slightly fitted so it doesn’t bag up. I’m wearing it in a size S and it’s currently on sale for $40! Strappy gold sandals and oversized black sunglasses tie the entire look together for an easy look I’ll wear time and time again this summer.

All these items can be found at Nordstrom in their ‘trend‘ category which has an incredible selection of affordable and stylish items for the young {and not-so-young} crowd 🙂 Let me know in the comments what you find that catches your eye!

Happy Friday friends!

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thank you to Nordstrom for sponsoring this post!

Top: Chambray Stripe Top {only $7!} // Bottoms: Maternity Poplin Shorts {come in 4 colors!} // Sneakers: White Sneakers {also similar here} // Bag: Round Straw bag {also similar here}

As soon as I became pregnant, I started thinking about maternity fashion. Would I wear ‘regular’ clothes and just size up? Would I splurge on items that could only be worn for a few short months? I honestly didn’t know. What I did know, however, was that pretty soon my jeans were becoming a weeeeee bit too tight, and I needed to find another solution. Enter in the search for maternity jeans. You guys – this is where you all came in! I was only looking at the same designer brands I was wearing non-pregnant and they just weren’t working for me. So many of you recommended more affordable retailers like Walmart and said I should not miss what they had to offer!

Walmart and I go way, way back. Growing up it’s where I bought all my clothes. There was one pretty close to our beach house in Mississippi and my cousin and I would save up all our money and go buy whatever our moms wouldn’t let us wear {I bought my first ever bra there lol} As I grew up, my love for Walmart and the accessibility and assortment of products offered only grew. As a camp counselor in hill country, Texas, I spent many a night wandering around the local Walmart, restocking on portable fans, new swimsuits, and sunscreen. Long story short – Walmart is an amazing place to find a huge assortment of goods, and I’m so glad so many of you reminded me of this when it came to buying maternity clothing.

The maternity section on Walmart.com is HUGE – and I mean huge. There are literally thousands upon thousands of items available, and I actually had a really hard time narrowing down my favorites! These shorts were my #1 though because it is about to get so incredibly hot in Texas and I need all the bump friendly shorts I can get. They come in 4 colors and have this super soft elastic waistband that sits under the bump comfortably. I love the army green color so much, I think I’m going to have to get the black version as well {you seriously can *not* beat the price}. Speaking of price, can you believe this striped chambray top is only $7?! I’m sorry – what?! This maternity top is so cute and comfortable and could easily transition to postpartum life as well. Other items I ordered were these jeans {such a great dupe of my fav AGs!} this nursing friendly dress and these super comfortable overalls.

I think I can officially say that I’m much more interested in spending money on affordable maternity wear than investing tons in something I can only wear for a few short months {or even weeks!}. Walmart has so many items to choose from – what are your favorites?

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