Mine for Nine

Sometimes you hear of of business and go "Why Didn't I Think of That!?"

This is one of those times.

In trying to buy maternity clothes that were A) Not frumpy B) Not ridiculously expensive. (These two things rarely coincide with each other.) I can across the site Mine for Nine where you can borrow maternity clothes for the months that you need them. Think of it as Rent the Runway for the knocked up.

For example, I found this really cute Olian dress, but at $125, I decided to skip out on it. However, I can borrow for only $32!

Other favorites...

Retails for $161

Rent for $40

Ah Shabby Apple! I love!

Retails for $79

Rent for $20

Random Tuesday...What Else Is New?

Like It:
My J. Crew catalog arrived yesterday, and I am already coveting this skirt.

Love It:

I have been loving these Kiel James Patrick bracelets, but not the price. ($60 for some rope on your wrist...I think not.) Then I found this great tutorial.

Maybe I will make one (aka have my friend Tippi make one- she does awesome jewelry)

GOTTA HAVE IT:

Finally, I have never been so in love with wallpaper as when I saw this picture.

Courtesy of Shelter

Let me explain: I live for wallpaper. End of discussion.

Motivation Monday

I really need to remember this more often.

Happy Monday :)

I Can't Wear It, You Should

Last night, I decided to do a late night to the mall. (Perks of living a block away.) In a failed attempt to get some maternity clothes, I pass by The Limited. This store was a staple for me in college since we had about 5 somewhat decent stores in Tuscaloosa. However, I haven't really shopped there very much since moving to Atlanta.

I was amazed with their storefront window. I really wish I had taken a picture. It was full of brights and pops of colors. The prices are a lot more teacher- friendly than other stores with the same trends.

Here are some of my favorites.

Both of these dresses are in the fifty dollar range. Score!

(High-waist pencil skirts, how I miss you.)

So Good

Oh, Missoni clogs, how I long for you for spring. I would pair you with skirts and jeans galore. I appreciate your high heel that I am sure would make my cankles appear smaller. Now I just need the BOE to give me an 80% 180% raise so I can afford your $635 price tag.

I love you, Lindsey

ASOS Shopping- Maternity Edition

Time to face the ugly- my clothes don't fit. I know that there are a lot of cute maternity shops out there, but remember, I am on a teacher budget. $300 for a tent dress I can only wear for 21 more weeks (GAH!) is unrealistic to say the least.

I decided to give ASOS Maternity a shot. I was reluctant. I have one dress from ASOS that is literally four sizes larger than I normally wear, but is still so tight I feel like Ally Darling...

(Side Note: Have you seen this movie? While slightly crude, I laughed so hard I worried I hurting Jammer. Go see it...now.)

Back on topic: I went ahead and ordered this a maxi dress. It was too pretty to pass up.

I ordered two sizes larger than I normally wear, and was much more satisfied with the sizing. In fact, it is a little big (which I am sure will change in the next few months weeks days.) The fact that it is supposed to be loose helps too. It was on sale (score) and under 40 bucks. Also, NO shipping! Super sweet.

As far as quality, I was very satisfied for the price. The dress was well made and the fabric didn't feel cheap. Warning though, don't expect a quick delivery...it took over two weeks. (Nonetheless, quicker than my Restoration Hardware swatches- still MIA.)  

So, if you're great with child- or not- they sell regular women's clothing too, I would check it out here! 

Long Time, No Post

Hi All! Today is my first day back after a long (and much needed) weekend. My school system gave last Friday and Monday off, and it has me longing for Spring Break (39 more days.)

I was a busy beaver this weekend though. Senior Harvards (Husband's parents) came to visit, and I registered for Jammer!

Also, I forgot to mention that for Valentine's Day, Husband got me an iPhone! (What?! I am the last person on the planet without one?) I had been holding out because 1) my Go Phone from 2008 still worked 2) I didn't want to up my plan 3) sending text messages is difficult. What was I going to go with all those features? However, with the soon arrival of Jammer, Husband felt it would be nice to take videos and send pictures.

So here is my weekend update, courtesy of my new phone.

Senior Harvards got us our stroller! Thank you so much!!

Winnie and Lucy enjoyed a visit to Nana Jane's house in the mountains

And at Nana Jane's I found a sweet garden gnome...who just happens to be riding a snail

After registering, I called Sister and decided I needed to change 95% of my registry. Lucy felt I was hopeless and saved the day. Thanks Lu.