Dressing the Bump

It is hard to find a good balance between fashion and comfort when dressing your pregnancy body. I understand the desire NO.. basic need to be functional and with all the body changes, hot flashes, bump growth and such. Here are some looks that might inspire you and help you get through the moments when you start considering sweats and a t-shirt as the pinnacle of your fashion arsenal. 

My Personal Tips 

* Figure out your needs: Are you mostly in a work place environment, stay at home mom or worker, working out a lot, are you in meetings most of the time or chilling at the park or coffee shop (drinking decaf of course). This will defiantly drive what outfits are most practical for you.  

* I tend to lean towards neutrals and bring in pops of color with accessories that I already own.  A grey v-neck t-shirt can carry you a long way wither it is under a blazer, or paired with a comfy maxi.

Places to Shop 

     * Old Navy, Gap, Target give great options especially when you are being $ conscious and trying to build up your basics. 

      * Loft Maternity is a bit more expensive, but would be a good resource for some of the investment pieces, and if you are looking for an outfit for an event like a wedding or graduation.

       * Asos, Pink Blush Maternity, Zulily.com are some other sights that have some cute items for you to check out. 

       

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Sweet Frills

We are so very excited to welcome our little girl into the world in a few weeks and am not too shy to say I will find great joy in dressing her up. Here are some looks I love and can't wait to see her in them. 

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Doing Something Good

        I have been recently introduced to a wonderful organization whose mission is simple, but profound. Sole Hope is an organization that saw a huge need in Uganda and did something about it. There is an epidemic that runs rampant especially among children in subtropical countries it is called jiggers. This is a flea that burrows into the feet of their carriers and lay eggs that become infected and cause serious pain. The egg sac can be removed and the area treated, but unless the problem receives a permanent solution it will keep happening again and again. 

Sole Hope has met this challenge by organizing teams to go into Uganda and clean out these little ones feet, and then provide them with shoes to prevent further infection. This is where you can help. You can get a bunch of friends and family together and throw a shoe making party! It is simple, fun, and a practical hands on approach to helping those in need. 

http://solehopeparty.org/portfolio/party-planner/

Above is a link to how to plan your party and the tools you will need to be successful. Items include ...

• Blue jeans – They can get them from their closets or purchase a very cheap pair from Goodwill!
• Fabric scissors and Pinking Shears
• Large Safety pins
• Black sharpie markers
• Plastic – items such as milk jugs, thin plastic folders, laundry detergent bottles, 2 liter soda bottles, etc.
• A 10.00 donation to sponsor a pair of shoes. (I also always make it clear that if they can’t donate the 10.00 I still want them to come, because they are ministering with their time!)

Below is the link to Sole Hope where you can learn more and see all the wonderful effective things that are being done to bring health and happiness to so many little feet! 

http://www.solehope.org/

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