Showing posts with label FAVORITES. Show all posts
Showing posts with label FAVORITES. Show all posts

1/24/2017

Pregnancy Must-Haves


Well, I'm officially 22 weeks pregnant! Time is zooming by at lightening speed this time around. Today I thought I'd share my pregnancy must-haves with you all! I've gotten a lot of questions about what I'm really loving this pregnancy and what I'm still using from pregnancy #1. Below are just a few of my current favorites! Let me know if you have any questions.



Ingrid & Isabel Camis & Leggings: By far two of my favorite items from pregnancy #1! As soon as my regular pants didn't fit, I pulled them out asap! They are so simple yet so chic. When you're not feeling the best, and running around taking care of a toddler, fuss free is the way to be and that's just what the Ingrid & Isabel Camis and Leggings entail-- NO FUSS! I like to throw a sweater on over the cami, a button down, or even a long sweatshirt. The leggings and cami grow with your changing body and growing belly- there is just so much to rave about with these and they don't break the bank! Definitely a great simple yet sophisticated maternity look. 

Hiccapop Pregnancy Wedge Pillow: I spoke about how much I love this pillow in my last post! I put it under my growing baby bump and it takes so much strain off of my back. It's very versatile and can be put wherever you need to relieve aches and pains that come along with pregnancy. Such a great purchase! 

Rahua Shampoo & Conditioner: When I found out I was pregnant again, I knew I couldn't continue using my usual hair products because some of the ingredients in them, so right away I was on the hunt for an all natural, safe Shampoo and Conditioner. I had seen this brand before and use the hair gel (which I love for styling) so I figured I'd try it out! So far I actually really love it! It's so nice knowing that you're beauty routine doesn't have to suffer just because you're pregnant. 

BeautyCounter Body Wash: I am a HUGE fan of the BeautyCounter brand and have been for quite some time now. This body wash is safe and smells like a tropical vacation! Hey, a girl can pretend :-) Once you try this, you'll want everything else they sell- I'm also a major fan of their body lotion, face oil, and face masks. 

Honest Organic Body Oil: No Mama wants stretch marks! I use the Honest brand for Luca, as well as our daily household cleaning and laundry-- so I figured why not use it myself? I trust the brand and have found the oil to be a lifesaver for these dry, cold, winter days we've been having! 

Nurse Jamie Pillow: Oh man! I've been using this pillow for over a year and it is my FAVORITE! I used to wake up with killer headaches and neck aches- almost debilitating- but this pillow has changed my life! It's a great travel pillow as well (so versatile!). I also love that the silk pillow case helps prevent wrinkles and acne while you sleep. Can't get better than that! 

Elizabeth W Hot\Cold Pack: If you can't go to the spa, why not bring the spa to you?! This neck pillow is so relaxing! Since I've started having some trouble sleeping, this is my new nightly ritual. I heat this little baby up in the microwave and place it on my neck before dozing off to sleep. Zen! Hey, Mama's gotta pamper herself :-)

Splendid Tanks: These are another maternity staple of mine. They are super long and perfect for layering over my leggings! They come in white and black-- I have both! Plus, they can be used long after your pregnant! Such a great purchase. 
















9/15/2014

My Go To Brands & Wardrobe Staples




Happy Monday everyone! I've been getting comments asking about my favorite brands- brands that are tried and true and work for me 99.9% of the time. Below I'm sharing my go to brands and wardrobe staples. 


My favorite tees are by Current\Elliott! I have the v-neck tee in every color. They are a looser, boyfriend fit-which I like because they look casual and go with everything! When I'm not getting dressed up, you will probably find me in leggings and a Wildfox sweatshirt. I live in them! They are super comfy and I just love all the different images/words on them. I can basically explain how I'm feeling each day with the help of Wildfox. Michael Stars is my favorite for basic tanks (this one in particular). Their tops are great for layering and even wearing alone because they aren't see-through and are a great length. 


My all time favorite pants to wear are by Jbrand and Rag & Bone. They have the best basic denim styles! Anytime I want to try a new trend (i.e. ripped denim) I will go to these brands without question. As far as leggings go, I love the Aritzia TNA Equinox Leggings. They have a nice wide waist band that I'm a huge fan of. Not to mention they are flattering on every body type. I also love that you can cut them to be any length. I own about 15 pairs of these- they are a must!


I LOVE sweater weather! Inhabit, Vince, and 360 Sweater are my favorite go to brands for a nice, soft, knit. I can't stand itchy wool and these brands have amazing cotton and cashmere sweaters that I just keep going back to. 


I am always a fan of adding a nice scarf to any ensemble. My favorites are Love Quotes and Matta scarves. Both brands carry tons of different colors and they are both made out of great materials! When I went to Europe last year, I packed scarves in every color so that I could change my outfit each day just by switching up the scarf. My very first leather jacket that I bought was a Mackage. I wear my Mackage over EVERYTHING- dresses, tees, nice blouses. It is the perfect amount of casual and the leather still looks fantastic!

My favorite booties are Rag & Bone booties! I own three pairs and can't wait to purchase more. They are so comfortable-tough to find in a bootie. I've also found that they look great dressed up or down. I also love wearing my Fiorentini + Baker boots for the same reason! They were expensive but worth the investment. As far as sandals go- I am always wearing TKEES flip-flops. They come in a multitude of colors and they also make a rose gold that I'm a huge fan of! 

What are your favorite brands for basics? Would love to hear. xox