Styling Your Very Basic Momiform for the Holidays

I’m 33 weeks pregnant today. I can’t do life after 12pm. Seriously, at noon…I shut down (physically, emotionally, spiritually). I don’t remember feeling this exhausted last time, but…anyways. On that note…

I came up with a pretty solid formula for taking a basic momiform from every day to allthingsmerryandbright.  I don’t have the energy or patience right now to think hard on a regular basis (or ever), but I still want to look like a cute pregnant lady that has some of her shyat together.

Give me all the SIMPLE, basically.  Accessorizing is not typically my thing – wearing any statement piece of jewelry is like whoah. That’s a lot. ha. But the holidays require something a bit different from the norm – something special, that stands-out…maybe even sparkles…or at least shines. Basically, at least one accessory that really WOWs.

I can manage to do one, so I clicked around online and came across a pair of statement earrings that I didn’t hate the idea of wearing. YAASS. First step towards festive complete.

She calls THAT festive?  I’ll show her festive.  -Anthony  

Anthony’s soooo over the pictures. haha. Meme material right there.

I considered stopping after “Put On Festive Earrings” and calling it a job well done…but then the plaid and metallic called to me. Cams, ppsssssst. Try just a little bit harder and this outfit will be all kinds of Christmas. You can doooooo it. 

Oh, all right. Fine. On went the scarf and loafers…and a seriously fun fringe cross body (because...fringe. It adds something you wouldn’t expect – a little boho to this pretty preppy combo).

…& yep. There it is. My everyday outfit for the holiday season.

I’d totally do this outfit with my older, brown loafers or even my leopard print pointy flats. I know that not everyone has an affinity for funky, metallic loafers…so. Throw on what you already have and start there.

The important thing to not leave out: a serious pair of statement earrings. They are my new go-to for an everyday outfit to rock during the holiday season. If you have never trusted me on anything, trust me when it comes to this. It changes everything – the look, feel and even your mood about the outfit. Basically, you become filled with cheer and start saying, “SANTAAAAAAA!”, “I just like to smile. Smiling’s my favorite” and other such cheery things.

Yep. I still die watching Elf.

wearing

top: TopShop Button Front Maternity Shirt – really like having a basic white button-down that I can wear during pregnancy. This one is awesome and cooler than some others I’ve come across

jeans: Paige Maternity Boyfriend Jeans – these have been a staple for me this pregnancy. I’m wearing them now, actually. I throw them on with tees, sweaters, sweat shirts…flats, Converse or even pumps.

earrings: Sole Society Art Deco Earrings –  these are really the perfect earrings for the Christmas season (and NYE!). I’ve worn them dressed down (like the above) and more dressy for a party. I love them.

scarf: my particular one is sold out, I guess…but there are so many on Etsy like this one. You don’t have to go with the almighty blanket scarf…any plaid scarf or wrap will do.

shoes: Louise at Cie ‘Joey’ Tassel Loafer – I mean. These are cool…and metallic shoes are a thing right now. I can see myself wearing them in the Spring, too…with pastels and floral prints. Heck yeh.

bag: BP. Fringe Crossbody bag – really fun bag. Again, something I’ve carried with a casual outfit and a more dressy type deal.

& then I put on an Anorak…

Oooooooo. Getting all kinds of adventurous and creative.

jacket: Levi’s Lightweight Hooded Jacket – I got this thinking I’d rarely wear it, but…wrong. I have worn this jacket more than any other.

Shop for the Earrings, Plaid & Metallic

(or that sparkle sparkle)

I have a bit more energy left (some where inside of my pregnant self) and I’ve been scrounging it all up to put together another holiday style post before Christmas –  a more holiday party-worthy maternity outfit. I really love it when someone nails a maternity party outfit…and I want to deliver that to you all. I really, really do. So…be on the look-out for my pregnant booty to pop up again all festive and full of party energy!

Cheers,

Cams

photos: Brandon Brown Photography