guest blogger: pregnancy chic

Hi!

My name is Whitney and my connection to the

BHD girls is through Leah.

We have worked together just over 2 years

but are also close friends.

Also, I am 18 weeks pregnant!

Leah wanted me to talk about pregnancy style.

I will be the first to say that trying to look cute

while gradually growing more and more

shapeless can be a challenge...

My biggest tip is to buy flowing, billowy skirts and tops

from regular stores like Forever 21
and Zara as long as you can,

because who wants to spend
a fortune on maternity clothes?

My pregnancy wardrobe staples include:
- leggings (I had to go up a size)

- tunics, maxi skirts (super comfortable)

- long tank tops (to cover the burgeoning bump)
- A-line dresses.

I've found that layering is key - you never know
when you'll be hit by a wave of hormones
that make you hot or cold,

so I always keep a cardigan or jacket close by.

jacket: j.crew outlet

top: forever 21

skirt: forever 21

necklace: j.crew

shoes: urban outfitters

If I choose to wear heels, I bring a pair of back-up

sandals or flats along for the ride.

Eventually, heels will be out of the question once I'm

so big that I'm unrecognizable, but for now, a low heel

makes me feel much less frumpy than flats.  :)

These are the "rules" I live by for first and second trimester maternity style.

I'd love to hear style tips from any moms and moms-to-be!

-Whitney