Weekend Sales: Patagonia, Nordstrom & More....

Weekend Sales November 16, 2019

Dress || Hat ||| Shoes

Happy weekend friends!

In true Pre-black friday form, there are some good finds out there for those who are looking to get started on Christmas shopping! Ironic as it is, I have not gotten much done and I need to start! I think I’m going to start by grabbing some of the Patagonia items I’ve highlighted below! I definitely recommend snagging the those this weekend if you have your eye on any of their products! They make AMAZING gifts for men or women and don’t go on sale often!

Happy Shopping!

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Pretty sweater from topshop-great for thanksgiving || Love this bodysuit || These jeans look so good. I need to try! || These pants are on major sale and look perfect for holiday parties and get togethers. || Love this hat || Buffalo plaid & Sherpa Sperry’s. CUTE. || This sweater in red is tunic length and so good for the holidays!|| Patagonia Vest. My husband loves his! These don’t go on sale often so snag it! || Sweater jacket for women. Great gift idea. || Love this womens coat || Patagonia halfzip || Love this vest for women! Another great gift. || Buffalo patagonia hat! on sale || Love this jacket as well for men. Also on sale. || Barefoot dreams cardigan || Cutest taco tee || Hunter leopard rain boots! || I have these booties and love them! Comfy and great closet staple. || Great boots || Nothing like a good turtleneck sweater!

xo

Alex

The 4th Trimester Series #1: Fashion after the bump

We did it.

The fourth trimester is finally o.v.e.r.

Parts of me are a little sad because, hello, newborns.

BUT most of me is all like..BYE FELECIA!!! Bye to nursing every hour, pads, granny underwear, c-section incisions, waking up every 2 hours at night, checking on your newborn every 5 seconds to make sure they are still breathing….ok, ok. You get the point. haha. But in all seriousness, I can honestly say the past 12 weeks have flown by, comparitively speaking to my other two children. I’ve really enjoyed and soaked this stage up as much as I can!

Now that I’ve finished my third fourth trimester, I’ll be hitting on a few different areas and sharing my thoughts, advice, and suggestions ((for what they’re worth ha)). Todays topic is fashion after the bump. This may seem silly to someone who has never had a baby, but let me tell you that the struggle is so real when you get home with that baby and you don’t necessarily want to wear maternity clothes (sorry, not sorry but I didn’t.) but you want to be comfy and nothing fits from your pre-pregnancy closet. Also, you will never know the despair (and tears lol) when you actually have to go into public, or even worse, work, when nothing fits. Also, husbands should probably leave the premise at about this time because they will feel the wrath when you’re throwing clothes all over your closet screaming about how fat you are haha.((clearly all their fault!!))

Free People One Fine Day Mini Dress • Free People • $75.99
BP. Stitch Curve Hem Cardigan (Regular & Plus Size) • BP • $14.97
Chinese Laundry Craze Bootie • Chinese Laundry • $89.95

I honestly think that my third pregnancy was most enjoyable for a number of reasons- and one of the reasons being that I knew how to dress myself throughout the pregnancy. Instead of feeling as big as a house 24-7, I tried to dress in outfits that worked for me, my body type and my bump and it actually made me feel confident, pretty & attractive. This goes a long way!!

Also, disclaimer in that I definitely had days where I felt swollen, large & in charge and just downright BIG. But 75% of the time I felt pretty good. I think dressing postpartum is the same & I totally feel like this time around I nailed it with what to wear to make me feel confident and “work my best angles” so to say over the last 12 weeks. Again, I have my days! And by no means am I satisfied or happy with how I look…But in general, I’ve felt pretty good regardless of my size or lack of weight loss.

The biggest tip I can give WHILE you are pregnant is when you are buying clothes for pregnancy, think about the “after the bump” stage (which can last for much longer than you think) because the clothes that you may be buying yourself at 4 or 5 months pregnant will be PERFECT for 2, 3, 4, 5 and even 6 months postpartum. So, while I think its important to invest in some key maternity pieces (see my post here on my maternity must haves) I do think sizing up and buying pregnancy friendly clothing helps your postpartum fashion game soooo much.

So, here we go. My Fourth Trimester Fashion must haves!

1. HANDS down what I wore most the first 6 weeks postpartum was the Zella live in legging. Here are the crops (perf for spring/summer) and here’s the full length. Suck you in, thick, and go with anything. Last FOREVER.

2. I’ m still 1-2 jean sizes larger than what I was pre-pregnancy so i had to invest in at least one pair of jeans. These babies suck you in, are high waisted and SO COMFY. Also, can’t beat the price especailly if you’re only wearing them temporarily.

3. This Free People Henley I wore at the back end of my pregnancy and transitioned well into postypartum. Nursing friendly and also can be worn next fall/winter front tucked or tied! WIN!

4. I have lived in this striped tee from AE. Comfy and so cheap, and flowy enough to hide the stomach area!

5. Another transitional free people top I love! Great neutral color, bottons, soft.

6. The align has to be the best legging ever created. So soft, good quality, high rise. Worth every penny to get a staple black pair to wear with everything. A little lighter than the zella. Here is the regular rise version ( which is still high rise, just not super high rise)

7. I’ve worn this turtleneck sweatshirt a ton with leggings. Makes you feel somewhat put together and the oversize look is comfy and forgiving, but still looks trendy. Under $20.

8. I live in these nursing bras the first 2-3 weeks after delivery, and at night for months! So comfy.

9. These were the only jeans I could get on my body 1 week postpartum! Equipped with a elastic in the waist, these made wearing jeans bearable one week post delivery!

10. Love this Z Supply top, cute & hides your PP tummy, and slits on the side which make it super easy to nurse. Even better is wearing these nursing tanks undeneath! SO EASY,

11. Graphic tees were my jam this postpartum with cardigans layered over-this makes it easier for nursing especially when you’re just chilin at home.

12. Peplum tee thats flowy on the bottom-on sale for under $25. Perfect if you’re having a baby this spring/summer!

13. Wrap cardigan -perfect for pregnancy and postpartum

14. These t shirts have good length and are V-neck which is ideal for nursing.

15. My love for cardigans runs deep. Love this one, and of course barefoot dreams! Both this boxier one & other style is on sale!! RUN.

16. SPANX. Helping women feel put together!! These were great for me on date night 3 weeks postpartum (wore in my pre-preggo size(

17. This tunic is great for postpartum (and even not…great beach cover up!!). So pretty!

18. Catalina free people top. Soft, generous length, V neck and on sale. Insert into cart!!

19. the belly bandit. Buy it now if you’re pregnant!! Life saver.

20. The January tee by free people is another great investment for postpartum and pregnancy!

21. Love this dress for breastfeeding & bump. Flowy, stripes, summery AND hello..the price!!

Also, I have literally LIVED in the BP side slit tees. They have been sold out in forever! but I will def let you guys know if they come back in stock. They are the best basic long sleeve tees, great with leggings or jeans, come in stripes and solids, are around $20, are a generous fit, and have the side slit (but not too high) for nursing! I’m hoping they bring them back soon.

Lastly, invest in a huge, comfy pair of sweatpants for that 1st week or two postpartum. Ha!

Hope this helped you all! Have an awesome thursday! xo

Alex

Zella Live In High Waist Crop Leggings • Zella • $55
Zella Live In High Waist Leggings • Zella • $54
Lululemon Align Pant Super High-Rise *Online Only 28" • Lululemon • $98
Lululemon Align Pant II *25" • Lululemon • $98
Aerie Striped Tee • aerie • $13.98
Aerie Striped Tee • aerie • $13.98
Aerie Striped Tee • aerie • $13.98
Wit & Wisdom Ab-Solution High Rise Ankle Skinny Jeans • Wit & Wisdom • $68
Free People Must Have Henley Top • Free People • $25.50
Free People Sand Dune Tunic • Free People • $49.97
Aerie Turtleneck Sweatshirt • aerie • $19.98
Aerie Turtleneck Sweatshirt • aerie • $19.98
Aerie Side Snap City Hoodie • aerie • Sold Out
Z Supply The Weekender Pullover • Z Supply • $68
LAmade V-Pocket Tee - Tissue Jersey • LAmade • $31.99
Aeo AE Ne(X)t Level Highest Waist Jegging • American Eagle • $29.99
Caslon(R) Peplum Tee • Caslon • $23.40
Free People Kiss Kiss Tunic • Free People • $89.60
Free People Kiss Kiss Lace Inset Tunic • Free People • $96
Nordstrom Lingerie Long Wrap Cardigan • Nordstrom • $29.97
Free People Catalina V-Neck Thermal Top • Free People • $29.99–35.77
Belly Bandit(R) Post Pregnancy Belly Wrap • $69.95
H&M - MAMA 2-pack Nursing Tank Tops - Gray • H&M • $24.99
Aeo AE Super Soft Jegging Cardigan • American Eagle • $19.98
Barefoot Dreams(R) Montecito Cardigan • Barefoot Dreams • $87.10
Barefoot Dreams(R) CozyChic(R) Cardigan • Barefoot Dreams • $67
H&M - T-shirt with Motif - White • H&M • $12.99
H&M - T-shirt with Motif - White • H&M • $12.99
Cake Cotton Candy Seamless Nursing Bra • Cotton Candy • $45
SPANX Faux Leather Leggings • Spanx • $98
Z Supply The Weekender Pullover • Z Supply • $54
Free People January Tee • Free People • $34.99
Free People January Tee • Free People • $43.20
Asos Design ASOS DESIGN mini v neck button through smock dress in stripe • Asos • $35

Valentines Day Outfit ideas!

My top || Jeans ||| V-Day baby option 1 || #2 || #3

Well... Valentine’s Day sure did sneak up on me this year. Don’t know about you guys!! I still have yet to get the boys and my hubby a little something. Having kids makes Valentines Day even more fun in my opinion!!

Not sure we will be hitting the town this Valentine’s Day for obvious reasons (any takers for babysitting??!!) but I’ve rounded up a ton of V-day options whether you’re staying in, need something fun to wear for your kids on the holiday, have a school function for your kids to go to, or have a fancy date night! 

Casual/Stay In/Cozy/Daytime Wear:

I’m always game for a good turtleneck and this one fits the bill for the holiday vibes!
This madewell heart sweater is adorable!
Cute sweatshirt for V-day and after…only $32
Love wildfox stuff and this sweatshirt is no exception
Madewell heart pullover sweater
Same madewell sweater but different color!
DEAD over this pink pullover! Cozy and perfect for skinnies or leggings
Another wildfox sweater under $60
Madewell bandana for hair or neck
Comfy leggings if you’re staying in
Madewell jeans are amazing. The white is perfect for V-Day
Lately I’ve tried a few pairs of AE jeans and they’re so comfy. Here’s a high waisted pair that have a great fit and are under $30!
Heart undies
Cozy pink ugg slippers on sale

Valentines Day Date Night

This dress is amazing and one of my top picks for a V-Day date night
Jumpsuit from Nordys
Lace Midi Dress- sleeveless. The detail is gorgeous on this.
Lace Midi Dress- LS
Bodycon dress
I really like the tularosa line for bikini/swimwear so this caught my eye
Jumpsuit under $75
If you’re in a warmer climate this Free People jumpsuit that looks like a dress is fun and looks like a dress!
Mini Dress for only $24
Casual sweater dress for $22!!
I love velvet throughout the holidays and February! This is beautiful.
I ordered this dress. Love the detail and feminine ruffles!

Have an awesome friday babes!

xo Alex