A new month, a new style post. I have a lot of fun making these, so I hope you enjoy them!
I adore the huge print on this chainlink-print dress. Absolutely adore it. I often like to add colored tights but here I think I’d stick with gray. I’d also wear my inexpensive gray shoes from Old Navy (which I highly recommend as they are cute and comfortable). So things are a bit monochromatic now, yes? I’d throw on a colorful cardigan sweater (just about any color would work nicely), and grab a bag in yet another color (I’m coveting the Get-Up-and-Go Bag these days). Feminine gold and pearl earrings and simple stacking bracelets (Banana Republic makes the ones shown, but I also really like the set from LOOKAjewelry).
And now, here’s a maternity version. I have this jersey dress, and I think it’s actually quite flattering. Super comfortable and a bit casual, it’s a really nice dress to carry one through to spring.
Oh, and happy new year!
pearllinds
January 2, 2009 at 11:44 pmThose Old Navy shoes are soooo stinkin’ cute! I went straight over to check them out and *surprise* they’re sold out in my size in every color! Ugh. Love the style post for this month! I’m feeling the gray!
Shanwen
January 3, 2009 at 12:18 amDrooool.. love it, i have to get my hands on that cozy cardi and mary janes. You have got great taste ! thanks for sharing =)
Taylor
January 3, 2009 at 12:28 amI like how the only thing that changes is the dress! I guess just because one is pregnant they don’t have to give up style!
I’d be rocking the first with burgundy, though.
Stacy of KSW
January 3, 2009 at 8:32 amI love you style posts – how you manage to make clothes I can actually afford look dreamy. Keep em coming, especially the maternity looks. I think we’re due about similar times – I’m the end of April. I’ve been living in the gray and fuschia dresses from Target. Have you seen them? They’re awfully cute
http://www.target.com/Liz-Lange-Target-V-Neck-Dress/dp/B001CLAZR4/qid=1230989393/ref=br_1_2/185-2290987-5207603?ie=UTF8&node=492884011&frombrowse=1&rh=&page=1
http://www.target.com/Liz-Lange-Target-V-Neck-Dress/dp/B001DXGHAK/qid=1230989418/ref=br_1_7/185-2290987-5207603?ie=UTF8&node=492884011&frombrowse=1&pricerange=&index=tgt-mf-mv&field-browse=492884011&rank=pmrank&rh=&page=1
I’d love to see your outfits for those
luuvely
January 3, 2009 at 9:31 amthis is soooooo nice!
the chain links are classic…yeah this is nice..in EITHER version!!!
Pamela
January 3, 2009 at 9:40 amI love this BR dress! Thanks for sharing a fun way to dress it up for the winter weather.
Desiree Fawn
January 3, 2009 at 11:06 amI love the colour of that cardigan — sadly I have this whole small breast large hip combo that makes cardigans look really bizarre on me.
I can’t wait to see more pics of your baby bump ^_^ I’m 37w1d today!
Making it Lovely
January 3, 2009 at 11:19 amStacy, I hadn’t seen those dresses – thanks!
Kim
January 3, 2009 at 12:39 pmI am so in love with your style posts — and that bag from Anthropologie! (Okay, I love almost everything from that store). Anyone know of a cheaper look-a-like?
Piper
January 3, 2009 at 12:42 pmThese are both gorgeous! I esp. love the BR link dress. Wow, want all of it now! Happy New Year to you as well!
Catherine
January 3, 2009 at 1:26 pmHappy new year, Nicole!
My sister just flew out to the States on holiday yesterday – I think I’ll be asking her to bring back a pair of those Old Navy shoes. Gorgeous.
Ali
January 3, 2009 at 3:31 pmI wish they made that Gap dress in other than maternity. It is super cute!
Faith
January 3, 2009 at 7:24 pmI love these types of posts, since I’m match-challenged!
anderli
January 4, 2009 at 9:54 amLove the style post, love the site, love EVERYTHING. I’m so glad to have found a blog I can truly relate too. THANK YOU!
Tanya
January 4, 2009 at 10:04 amIs it wrong to want the jersey dress if you aren’t pregnant? It looks too cute, I love the ribbon.
Pencils
January 4, 2009 at 6:08 pmMy maternity wardrobe for my recent pregnancy was nearly entirely from the Gap & Old Navy. (I work in a casual office.) The Gap’s stuff is great and affordable.
Anna @ D16
January 4, 2009 at 6:10 pmNicole, I need to hire you as my personal stylist! I dress like such a loser, it’s so sad. I want to wear THIS outfit tomorrow instead of the skinny jeans/boots/black sweater combo I wind up wearing every single day. SIGH.
Amy@OldSweetSong
January 5, 2009 at 11:12 amThat is the cutest maternity dress EVER. I’m not preggers but that makes me want to be!
katelynjane
January 5, 2009 at 11:32 amOh my gosh, I want this chainlink dress!!! Actually, I want the whole collection you made. YUM!
michelle
January 8, 2009 at 3:35 pmI have the opposite problem as pearllinds; they have every color in my size so I’m having a hard time deciding which to get. I think everytime you make one of these posts I end up buying something. you should be getting a cut of those sales.
Ana
January 16, 2009 at 7:46 pmI *love* citrine and gray…and that bag is FANTASTIC. Thank you for sharing!