Red Summer Dress

 Red Dress (size S) // Shoes // Belt (OLD - Similar Here & Here) // Sunglasses (Similar here & here)

Hi there!  I know, it's been a while.  We've been busy with the end of school, camps and just general summer laid back style.  I motivated myself back to the gym...yay!  The incentive was an outdoor pool at the gym where the boys could run/swim out their sillies.  Hey, whatever works :).  I was also away on my first business trip in a looooooong time!  It was great!  In order to go I had my mom and two youngest in tow.  Yes, I know...not normal.  But sometimes the only way to be a mom and a career person is to merge the two together. 

So, THIS red dress...I'm in love!  Honestly, I saw it on the rack and seriously thought nothing of it except the fact that I like red.  When I tried it on I really loved the way it flowed, how it was light and airy, and also cinched at the waist so it didn't look like I was wearing a paper bag!  I put the belt on for extra definition at the waist.  I honestly collect belts and wear them few and far between.  The upside of that is when I'm looking for one I usually already have one available!

I've worn the dress mostly to work but it's great for a summer party or more casual with flats!  It's currently on sale and really a great buy.  Runs true to size even on my athletic frame.  Here are some other dresses I'm loving for the summer:

Floral Pants for Spring

denim jacket (similar here or here) // shirt // pants (S) // shoes//
sunglasses // earrings (similar here or here)

I definitely wear a lot of black so I get really excited when I find something with color that I love.  These pants are it!  Floral for spring is pretty popular but I've been seeing a lot of printed lightweight pants this spring.  I believe these are sold as cropped but with my 5'1 height they fit as regular pants.  I could have had them hemmed as I do a lot of clothing but I was OK with the length.  I'm also more on the athletic side for build so the pants don't make me look boxy or bulky which I totally appreciate.

These pants are light, bright, fun and fit right on trend for Spring!  They could definitely transition to summer as well with a cute tank or cami.  There is even a matching ots top if you want to go matchy matchy!  Go get them!

Here are some other printed pants I'm loving:

Cold Shoulder Striped Blouse

Outfit Details:  OTS Top //  Shorts // Shoes // Backpack 

Hi there!  I had this blog post in queue for quite a while now...oops!  I just wanted to share that I purchased this adorable, light, and comfy non-maternity Beach Lunch Lounge off the shoulder top earlier on in the season and still LOVE it!  As I said it's non-maternity so it can be worn as a lose top but also still fits me at 33 weeks!  I've worn it with shorts, jeans, and jean shorts so I consider it pretty versatile.  It's currently on sale which is even better!

Also, I want to point out the absolute LOVE that I have for my Henri Bendel Jetsetter Convertible Backpack!  This was a very calculated purchase for our trip to Disney with the kids.  Have had a ton of compliments on it and it really is the cutest backpack ever.

Some other breezy (maternity & non-maternity) tops I'm loving this season:

Stay cool!