Lather in The Globe and Mail

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you're all having a good week? No bump style peeks for me this week...it was a bit of a rough one. I was lucky enough to sail through my first trimester and the second seems to be getting it's payback. It's been a fun week of round ligament pain, dizzy spells, headaches and generally feeling weak and blah. Luckily I'm feeling better today and hope to have a relaxing weekend with friends and family.

I did want to share this article that came out last weekend in The Globe and Mail Style section. I was interviewed on the topic of plus-size clothing availability in Canada and needless to say - I had much to talk about. There were a few minor discrepancies - like the fact that I'm only 5'11" and not 6'2". Also the other bloggers mentioned were not named by me, but I'm glad to see the community out there.

It's a topic that requires a lot more discussion and thought and I feel that there are so many different angles to the story and everyone's opinion differs. It's not even the fact that there aren't plus size clothing available - it's more that they tend to be more frumpy, less quality and cut very oversized in areas that need not be (armholes anyone??). Sometimes I get embarrassed to talk about it - because I'd like for people not to focus on my body/size on a tag but on my personal style. I don't think it's wrong to want to wear what the other 90% of stores are selling but know that you won't be able to fit into the largest size they have...

But the more discussion we have, the more doors it may open. Because don't we all deserve to wear cute clothes and feel good about ourselves - no matter what our size?

What are your thoughts friends? I know there are many of you out there who struggle, whether you are petite, plus-sized, athletically-built, small with a large bust, etc. Just know that you are ALL beautiful.

Have a lovely weekend friends!

Bump Style Peek: bright tunic + black leggings {week 13}

Happy weekend everyone! I hope you're having a good one. Things are good over here as I move into my second trimester. 

But can we talk about pregnancy dressing for a minute? Let's just say this is opening up a whole new style challenge for me. Everything is getting a bit bigger due to pregnancy bloating (yay!) and baby growth in general. My pants still fit but I can't handle the waistband pressure all day at work so I've made the leap to some comfier bottoms. 

After a day trip down to Grand Forks last weekend, I have a few new items to tide me over for a while. This Target tunic is not maternity but I bought it one size bigger and it's a gem: a nice comfy elastic waist and plenty of room for a growing tummy. The leggings are from Target as well and well....let's just say they were SUPPOSED to be full length but they've ended up more like crops. Oh well, hazard of being tall! I have a feeling this is going to be a bit of a uniform going forward....

turquoise printed tunic: Target

maternity leggings: Target

white cardigan: Gap (old)

suede loafers: J.Crew (last season)

leather braided belt: American Eagle Outfitters

Truth is, this is a lot of the types of clothing I usually wear - since I'm an apple body shape. I've been doing a deep dive into my closet this weekend to figure out what will work going forward and what needs to be packed away in hopes of fitting again one day!

Do you mamas out there have any advice or recommendations for me when it comes to pregnancy dressing? I'd love to hear your tips and tricks!

A Very Special Easter Announcement...

Happy Easter friends! I know I haven't been around much lately but I have a good excuse....we're having a baby!

It's been pretty surreal to say the least! At 36 and 37, we weren't even sure if a little one was in the cards for us, or if we were ready to shake up our pretty awesome life. But in the end, we decided that adding a little buddy to our family would be a great blessing and the next chapter for us. So we threw caution to the wind and....we were lucky enough to get pregnant. And I do mean lucky, because we have many dear friends who struggle with fertility. It is not something that we take for granted and my heart breaks for their difficulties.  

I'm just over 12 weeks along, heading into my 2nd trimester and feeling pretty good. No morning sickness (knock on wood), but plenty of fatigue (can you say daily nap??) and clothes are definitely starting to get tight (um, humbling). Baby should be joining us in early October....

floral dress: Old Navy

olive cardigan: Old Navy

chocolate tights: Hue

leaf necklace: Forever 21

My hope is to continue to share my style peeks (which will now be baby bump peeks!) with you plus other fun bloggy stuff. Thanks for continuing to join me on this blog - it's been along for the ride for so many different life changes and here is yet another one :)

Thanks friends!