Bump Style - How To feel Cute In The Third Trimester (When You’re Actually Feeling Like A Whale!)

September 4, 2020 Lauren Natalia

So you’re in the third trimester! Yay!

It’s exciting! …and at the same time you’re starting to feel a bit like a whale… your tummy is so big and hard, you’re waddling around like a duck, you can’t get comfortable at night… and whenever you do finally fall asleep you have to get up to go to the toilet!!!

I can’t really help with those things, but I can give a few suggestions to help you feel a little prettier and more like yourself when you’re getting dressed in the morning! I always find if you like what you’re wearing it can help you feel just that little bit better overall!

Of course there will be days when you just feel “blah”, and that is totally fine, but when you do want to put in a little effort, hopefully these tips will help give you some inspiration - because getting dressed and feeling good when it feels like you have a watermelon in your tummy can be very challenging!

My Style Diary - Matchy Matchy With My Mini!

August 16, 2020 Lauren Natalia

Hello hello!

Just had to do a quick outfit post because… well… I think the photos speak for themselves!
Yes, I’m that mum who dresses her daughter in matching outfits :p

When I found these super cute baby overalls in Target a few months ago I just couldn’t pass them up because they match perfectly with my own trusty overalls that I love and wear all the time. I thought it would be ages before Ruby would actually fit into them, but here we are!

How To Get Out Of A Style Rut and Feel Inspired By Your Wardrobe Again!

July 18, 2020 Lauren Natalia

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Today I’m sharing 9 tips to help you get out of a style rut! There’s a video to go along with this one, if you’d prefer to watch rather than read!

If you’re anything like me, the colder weather can really stifle the enjoyment of choosing what to wear in the morning (I just don’t want to get out of my warm cozy trackies). Combine that with the the fact that a lot of us are still likely staying home a lot due to Covid, lacking time due to life being crazy, or just have other more important priorities (as in my case with an adorable little 10 month old!), it can be very easy to slip into a rut of wearing the same thing over and over again, and just feeling a bit “blah” when it comes to your wardrobe and the way you’re dressing.

I’m obviously not saying there is anything wrong with outfit repeating - as you know I’m a big fan of “uniforms” and capsule wardrobes and am always aiming get heaps of wear from my clothes!

I’m talking about the times when you’re just feeling really bored, un-motivated, exhausted and un-inspired by your wardrobe and nothing seems to be making you feel good.

I’ve been there lately and thought I would share a few of the tips I used to find my way out of that style rut and feel more excited by what I’m wearing!

Bump Style: The Wrap Dress - A Pregnancy Style Staple

June 8, 2020 Lauren Natalia

Today we’re talking about one of my pregnancy style staples - the wrap dress!

Wrap dresses are a great wardrobe staple anytime, but are particularly fab for when you’re pregnant. One of my pregnancy “essentials” for sure because they are so versatile!

I love them because they can be adapted to fit as your bump grows, they’re not specifically maternity wear so you’ll get a lot of use out of them in “normal” life when you’re not pregnant too, and as a bonus they are also breastfeeding friendly (which is important once bub is out and you realise that all your other dresses are unfortunately not very accommodating for that!!)

Navy Jumpsuit- A Wardrobe Staple Styled Three Ways

May 16, 2020 Lauren Natalia

I’m back today sharing 3 ways of styling one of my fave versatile wardrobe staples - the jumpsuit!

While a jumpsuit may not be the first piece that springs to mind when it comes to wardrobe must-haves, I’ve found that for me and my style, jumpsuits are just a super easy “one and done” piece that can be worn in so many different ways and are perfect for almost any occasion! They’re easy to throw on (like a dress there’s no need to find something to match it with!) and have that relaxed, cool vibe to them. At the same time a jumpsuit can still be easily dressed up for a more fancy look!

I feel like I write the same thing over and over again when I talk about wardrobe staples, but I guess that’s what it’s all about - easy pieces that can be transformed for any occasion!

This one from French Connection (which is still available and currently on sale!) is so comfy and got bonus points because the ribbed bodice makes it breastfeeding friendly too - something that was a very important factor for me this past summer!

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