I went for that casual semi-tucked look with my top and added a long necklace and wooden earrings. The whole look came together as a bit of a comfy by the fire look…with combat boots

My long coveted Steve Madden boots.

These 7 For All Mankind jeans are stretchy & oh so comfortable.

When comfy meets kickass.

Cardigan – Thyme Maternity – Came with a PJ set, but I love it as a regular cardigan & refuse to pack it away with my maternity clothes…
Loose Fit T-Shirt – H&M
Green Skinny Jeans – 7 For All Mankind
Combat Boots – Steve Madden
Long Wood Necklace – Likely Ardene…was too long ago
Wood Carved Earrings – Etsy, a beautiful gift from my bestie years ago

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This is one of those outfits where the staging of the clothes can make a big difference in the look. For instance, leaving this shirt untucked would give it a more casual feel. Tucking in the front & adding a belt makes the outfit instantly look more edgy and trendy. Pairing it with the combat boots and a leather jacket completes even further.

Plaid shirt – Urban Planet
Cardigan – Bootlegger
Skinny Jeans – Bluenotes
Handbag – Ardene
Combat Boots – Steve Madden

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It has been about eight months since my last fashion post. Having a baby can crimp your style a wee bit.  I just didn’t think anyone would care which yoga pants I was wearing, or if I even bothered to get out of last nights PJs…

Next month I head back to work. My hubby is taking the last four months with Colton. To gear up for the transition, I started going back into the office for a half day once a week. There are weeks where I don’t feel like going simply because I miss my little man. However, the idea of putting on real clothes and buying a Starbucks latte is powerful motivation.

For Mother’s Day this year Adam bought me a pair of Steve Madden combat boots that I’d had my eye of n for very long time. I’ve only had a few opportunities to wear them, so this fall and winter I am very excited to build new outfits around them.

The nerdy writer in me is instantly in love with anything Oxford like. So when I spotted this cream-colored cableknit sweater with elbow patches, I knew I had to have it. Paired with black leggings and my combat boots, this outfit is the perfect blend of preppy badass.

Elbow Patch Cardigan – Urban Planet
Leggings – H&M
Combat Boots – Steve Madden
Shoulder Bag – Garage
Scarf – Ardene

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Lord knows I will be living in yoga pants for the next few months, with my main accessory being baby drool.

Tonight I am going out for dinner with the girls, which motivated me to get a little more dressed up than I have the last few weeks. I even got back into my maternity skinny jeans, which have been getting a bit snug towards the end here.

Rib-Knit Tank, Polka Dot – Old Navy
Maternity Skinny Jeans – H&M
Black Open Cardigan – Stitches a few years ago
Pink Ombre Earrings – Bootlegger, but ages ago & no longer on their site

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My heart honestly goes out to those in the more stricter professions that mandate purchasing the super expensive (and I’m guessing less comfortable) three piece maternity suits…

However, there are days when I need to step up my game in the business wear department. Days when I have face-to-face client meetings. I had one of those days last week.

Now, I am going to state now that nothing I wore in this outfit was maternity. It all just happened to be comfortable and fit well. These pants in particular are ones I bought when I was pregnant with Lilly. They are just $20 stretch, pull-on dress pants from Suzy Shier and they work amazingly as maternity pants. The miracle? They keep their shape when you’re not pregnant. I had these in with my regular pants and not my maternity clothes, so I nearly forgot about them. So glad I remembered they are an option. I also have them in electric blue. Love.

I also just noticed they now offer them in a skinny faux leather…I will be making a trip to my dear Suzy very, very soon…

Blazer – Suzy Shier
Polka-dot top – Joe Fresh
Skinny pull-on pants – Suzy Shier
Pink Ombre Earrings – Bootlegger
Mid-calf leather boots – Vintage

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Since most of my nicer jeans and dress pants are not the most comfortable right now and I am not quite filling out my maternity stuff just yet (I give it a week at most!), I opted for leggings and a tunic length white button up blouse.

I finished off the look with some nice jewelry, a scarf and my hair pulled back. With a pair of tall black boots, I think I accomplished a chic and professional look. Not bad for 12 weeks pregnant and feeling kinda like crap!

Tunic Blouse – Suzy Shier
Leggings – Lululemon
Faux Leather Jacket – Dynamite
Scarf – Walmart
Beaded Bracelets – Ardene, but no longer carried. Found great options on Etsy
Pink Ombre Earrings – Bootlegger
Boots – Walmart

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I recently spotted this super cute oversized plaid blouse at H&M. I have a Great Canadian themed party coming up and thought it would be perfect. Best part? It’s flannel! Yeah for warmth!

Naturally, as with my recent butterfly print tank, I bought this top a size up so that it will fit over the growing baby belly. As one of my coworkers pointed out, I will be able to wear this ultra comfy top even with a huge belly if I just wear it open over layers.

Honestly, this is very quickly going to become my new favourite top. The next time you are in H&M, I dare you to just walk over and feel this shirt. You won’t leave the store without it

Plaid Flannel Shirt – H&M
Black Leggings – H&M
Tall Black Boots – Payless
Heart Bracelet – Tiffany & Co.
Heart & Key Necklace – Ardene

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I had treated myself to a mini shopping spree at Bootlegger for our anniversary on Monday. I made it my mission to find a few looser fitting tops in darker colours for the fall. I actually went as far as to buy them each one size larger than normal, so that they will fit me for at least a while with this growing bump.

This was a hidden trick of mine throughout my last pregnancy as well – find regular clothes that can double as maternity. At least for a bit.

For anyone wondering how I squeezed into my skinny jeans (rare occasion lately), let me introduce you to the amazing Belly Belt. It has tons of settings to allow you to comfortably wear your own jeans for much longer. LOVE. IT.

Butterfly Print Tank – Bootlegger
Cardigan – Bootlegger
Skinny Jeans – Bluenotes
Shoes – Zellers (closing sale)
Handbag – Bentley
Earrings – Bootlegger
Bracelet – Tiffany’s & co.

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Lately I have been really feeling my new boyfriend fit jeans. They are a much more relaxed fit and give me a bit more of a fun casual look that my regular string of skinny jeans. For this look, I paired them with a few preppy elements that totally cater to my inner book/writing nerd

Mensware Inspired Vest – Amazing find years ago from Mexx. Still one of my favourite clothing items.
Ruffle T-Shirt – Suzy Shier
Boyfriend Jeans – Bluenotes
Brown Leather Shoulder Bag – Bentley 
Moccasin Style Flats – Ardene
Leather bracelets – Small one from a artisan in Montreal & Large one is vintage from my Mama

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Life has been more than a little busy with our recent family vacation & wedding in the family, plus my little lady’s 3rd birthday party. Needless to say, my blog has been ever so slightly neglected a wee bit in the last couple weeks.

I put this outfit together during my vacation, when we had one particularly breezy day on the beach. I love it so much, I wore it again to the office the week we got home. I have long coveted a pair of skinny jeans in my oh-so favourite colour and I may have a minor fetish for sweaters with lace details. When I spotted this gorgeous and super soft lace sweater, I knew it was coming home with me.

Beach model wannabe.

I had decided to do turquoise ombre nails for the wedding, since it matched the sash on my MOH dress. I followed a very easy ombre nails video tutorial by Polish & Pearls. My cuticles did NOT clean up as nicely as hers…but that is 100% user error

A close up of the ombre nails I am super proud of!

Beige Lace Sweater – Bootlegger, I bought it on sale & can not longer find it on their site.
Light Aqua Tie Dye Skinny Jeans – Vero Moda, bought at Winners
Light Aqua Cami – Bluenotes
Red Quilted Chain Shoulder Bag – A little boutique in PEI.
Earrings  – Ardene
Infinity Bracelet – Etsy
Sandals – Walmart, George line
Nail Polishes for Turquoise Obmre Nails – Sally Hansen

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