A desert road trip calls for a comfy tank, flats, and shorts with just the right amount of give (luckily all maternity pants are stretchy around the waist!). All of these pieces were bargains, from the $29 sandals to the $25 shorts. The purse was a Wasteland find and the tank was another recent Anthro sale score.
It has been very hard to keep this from you (think strategic posing, placement of accessories, and ruffles/oversized clothing) but I am embarking on a new chapter in my life… motherhood! Adam and I are expecting our first child at the end of November and I am so incredibly excited! (that puts me at 19 weeks if you’re trying to do the math).
Now, in case you’re wondering, this isn’t going to be the end of Catching Couture. Rather, it’s quite the opposite. I see this as a new challenge… or a temporary blog game perhaps. My goals is to hack my normal/existing wardrobe and make 80% of my non-maternity clothes work over the next five months with the addition of select, affordable, maternity bottoms (think Target, H&M, etc). Back to my “’til death do us part!” philosophy, I like to keep my clothes for a very long time, so I’m not so keen on spending $$$ on pieces that I can only wear for a few months. I’d rather spend my money on some hot outfits I can wear post-delivery when I get my normal body back!
So let’s see how this goes…
If you are also expecting, I hope my coming posts can bring you new ideas and inspiration (as well as some mutual commiseration!). And if you’re not, no worries… a lot of my outfits will be maternity-free so you can still shop the looks and get inspired.
Alright baby, let’s do this.
_michelle
Kansas City, MO is home to amazing barbecue and some unbelievable locations for photo shoots. This area, known as the West Bottoms, is the real-life version of many backlots in Hollywood – abandoned buildings, train tracks, truck yards, and structurally unsound bridges. The perfect playground to show off my rugged denim!
Hi! Quick post today… I was feeling aqua and grey (with snakeskin and perforated details!) for today’s sporty casual outfit…
Does it look like I just rolled out of bed? A little bit. But does it feel amazing to wear drawstring pants and a tunic that are light and airy (like pjs!) and made out of organic cotton? Absolutely. Let’s do this weekend right…
I felt like kicking this week off with a bold, energetic outfit, so I opted for this jersey floral dress with white accents and a hologram mini tote!
It’s only Tuesday, but I’m already exhausted! As a little pick-me-up for my busy day running around town, I decided to wear my “happy” floral trench coat and some bright poppy accents.
Sad story: My car got broken into a while back, and the culprits took my shoes, clothes, recyclable tote bags… everything in the back seat except for this poor, vintage backpack!
I was so excited when I found this dress at Anthropologie for $60. Pretty good deal if you ask me. The colors are bright, cheery, and spot on for spring, but the lace layer is all luxe!
Last week I posted about the release of Ines De La Fressange’s line at Uniqlo. These two pieces were the first things I put in my shopping cart… and amazingly, they are both under $30. Better hurry though, everything is quickly selling out!
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