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Truly Comfortable Pieces for Dressier Occasions

Truly Comfortable Pieces for Dressier Occasions

Machine-Washable J.Crew Blouse that FEELS LIKE SILK (Non-maternity, but it’s SO flattering that it even works for preggos! I went up two sizes for the bump and it works perfectly. If you’re not pregnant, I’d suggest ordering your normal size. It comes in navy blue polka dot which I wore on the blog here, leopard, black and white, too.) / Cole Haan Navy Striped Vesta Pumps (Obsessed! Perfect for the spring since I can’t get away with exposed toes. Way too chilly! They come in navy and leopard, too.) / Old Navy Pixie Pants (Here’s the maternity version, which I’m obviously wearing here. If you’re pregnant, I’d suggest sizing down.) / Tortoise Clutch / Gold Earrings (Also love these!) / J.Crew Pearl Twisted Hammock Bracelet (Necklace version here.)

This is my favorite outfit I wore while in Newport. I wore it the evening of day 2, and Mitch snapped these pics right before we left for the night. I have to say: I was pretty proud of my Newport outfits, as I’m very much drawn to leggings and oversized sweaters at the moment. 😂But I worked hard to find some dressier-yet-still-super-comfy stuff ahead of time, and I felt more confident–and more like myself!–because of it.

Here’s a look at the pieces:

Day 2 in Newport, Rhode Island

Day 2 in Newport, Rhode Island

If you caught my recent blog post on our first full day in Newport, Rhode Island, you know that we kind of overdid it in terms of activities. 😉And the following day, my pregnant self was kind of dragging. So we scaled back our plans and took things nice and slow–it was drizzly, anyway!–and had the nicest “day 2.”

Recent Finds, 3/29

Recent Finds, 3/29

Gingham Bow Sandals

In today’s online shopping post, I’m giving away this beautiful pair of gingham bow sandals from J.Crew Factory! The brand sent them to me a few weeks ago, but they didn’t fit (I would recommend going up a half size!), so both parties agreed that giving them away to readers would be fun. :) Aren’t they adorable?! As a gingham- and bow-loving girl, I’m so in love and can’t wait to see them on one of you!

Interested in winning them? The shoes are a size 7.5, so if you think they’d fit you (or a friend), simply comment in the comment section below and leave your e-mail address in the following non-spammy format so the robots don’t get you: Kelly [at] gmail [dot] com. I will be shipping the sandals out to the winner in one week! (And by “I,” I mean Mitch. 😜 Hi, Mitch. Thanks!)

Comfy-Cozy Transitional Look

comfy-cozy transitional look

The Softest Striped Sweater (Non-maternity! You can also find it here. It’s oversized. I went up one size for pregnancy; if you’re not pregnant, order your normal size or one size down depending on how you like your sweaters to fit.) / Mark & Graham Monogrammed Necklace (The BEST Mother’s Day gift. So affordable, too!) / Cole Haan Riding Boots (On sale! Also available via 6pm.com.) / Coach Court Bag (Also love the Willis style.) / J Brand White Maternity Jeans (But guess what?! The Gap just came out with an affordable pair of low-panel white maternity skinnies. SO EXCITED! For non-maternity white skinnies, I would also look into these budget-friendly jeans from BlankNYC that I own and love, and these pull-on jeans from Liverpool.) / Similar Sunglasses Here, Here and Here

I slipped into this comfy-cozy outfit several times during our babymoon in Newport, Rhode Island. It was a chilly long weekend with bouts of drizzles, but this non-maternity (super soft) striped sweater from Lou & Grey (available at Nordstrom and Lou & Grey!) saved me. Okay, and so did the many bowls of clam chowder I consumed. ;)

Cute + Affordable Maternity Dresses

Affordable Maternity Dresses

One / Two (Also available here) / Three / Four / Five / Six / Seven / Eight / Nine / Ten / Eleven / Twelve

A few things:

Yesterday’s blog post went up crazy late last night, but I published a photo diary of the first day of our babymoon in Newport, Rhode Island! Hope you’ll check it out; I’m so excited to share the adventure with you. 😉

Things are absolutely nuts over here in the Larkin Household. Good nuts, but nuts nonetheless. We just have a lot on our plates right now–will update you soon!–and I’m struggling with nausea and exhaustion again. (Wasn’t expecting THAT. 😂) So yeah. Just trying to avoid feeling overwhelmed and/or anxious during these last six to seven weeks of my pregnancy. Channeling my inner sense of calm…

I’ve been getting a bunch of requests for affordable maternity dress options now that the weather is turning, so I thought I’d pull together some faves from Asos, because the retailer really does excel in that area. So many options and different price points! (And way more than just maternity dresses!) Plus, Asos is currently having its “Buy More, Save More” event which can really help moms-to-be. Spend $200 and get $50 with code “GRAB50”; spend $250 and get $70 with code “GRAB70”; spend $350 and get $100 with code “GRAB100”. Above are my favorite dresses, though. Hope this helps!

Day 1 in Newport, Rhode Island

Newport, Rhode Island

I’m so excited to be sharing our mini guide to Newport, Rhode Island tonight! Because we did a lot, I’m going to break it up by day, but once I cover the entire adventure, I’ll be sure to put everything in one place so it’s easy to reference. :)

Visiting The Chanler at Cliffwalk in Newport

The Chanler at Cliff Walk

J.Crew Eyelet Blouse (Runs big! Size down. Also love this one and this one. Use code “EXTRAEXTRA” to take 20 percent off.) / Chanel Lookalike Pumps by Cole Haan (DSW has them on MAJOR sale. You can also find them for a deal at 6pm.com, Amazon, and ColeHaan.com.) / Newer J.Crew Factory Pearl Necklace (Again, big sale today! Most of the site is 50 percent off, and you can take an extra 20 percent off with code “EXTRAEXTRA.”) / Old Navy Rockstar Jeans (I’m wearing the maternity version. Here are all the Rockstar jeans; so soft and stretchy but don’t bag out!) / Chanel Double Flap Medium Bag c/o (Looking for a less expensive option? Try this bag, this bag or this bag.)

One of my favorite parts of our trip to Rhode Island was visiting The Chanler at Cliff Walk, a gorgeous seaside hotel in Newport. We went for late afternoon hot chocolates, which The Chanler is known for, and had such a great time exploring the grounds, too. I mean, can you get over how stunning everything is?!

Shop the Last Day of the Draper James Sale

Draper James Sale

Original post here

Okay, one last sale to highlight this weekend because there are just SO many good ones going on right now. 😂 (But really.) In honor of Reese Witherspoon’s birthday, you can take 20 percent off your entire Draper James order with code “REESE” (today only).

20 Must-Haves from the Big Serena & Lily Sale

Serena & Lily Sale

Serena & Lily, my absolute favorite home brand, is currently offering 20 percent off EVERYTHING with code “INSPO” now through March 25th during its “Spring Design Event.” This never really happens, so it’s a great time to invest in some dream products. S&L is admittedly pricey, but in my experience, worth it. The stuff that we own has held up incredibly well, and I know that we’ll have all of it forever. I also know that when we finally find our new home, much of it will be outfitted in the brand! (Btw: our current guest room/home office–almost completely done in Serena & Lily–is definitely my favorite room in our house! It’s just so peaceful and inspiring.)

Anyway, here are my top 20 picks from the big sale!

 Serena & Lily Sale