Making it Lovely

Tag: hats

  • Cute Maternity Swimsuits

    Cute Maternity Swimsuits

    I’d hoped to stretch the maternity wardrobe I already had since this is my third (and likely last) pregnancy, but this whole ‘summer’ thing is not making that easy. Eleanor was born in late April and August was born in February, so the clothes I had weren’t great for warm weather. I had to add a pair of shorts and a few short-sleeved shirts, and I picked up a few maxi tank dresses too. Also? Summer has necessitated a maternity bathing suit. I have worn my regular one (a red and white polka dot Esther Williams one-piece) while pregnant before, but I was not as far along then as I am now.

    At the Pool

    Blech, I thought. Maternity swimsuit shopping: do I need to bother? But then I actually found a cute one-piece that looks a lot like my normal suit! And actually, there were several cute options out there.
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  • Hello Sunshine Straw Hat

    Hello Sunshine Straw Hat

    With a polka dot dress. Yes. Or a polka dot bathing suit! Even better.

    • Kate Spade

  • Style: October ’10

    Style: October ’10

    I tried that gray hat on recently and found it to be adorable, and I think it would be especially cute paired with these amazing shoes. Since that’s a lot of look already, I’d keep the rest simple with a sweater dress (maternity version here), a burnished gold necklace, and black tights. Then, because I can’t resist adding a little more color, I’d add a bright turquoise bag. Fun!

  • Love, Lulu Mae

    Love, Lulu Mae

    This was the first time since 2005 that Brandon and I weren’t at The Renegade Craft Fair with a booth for Pink Loves Brown, so we were excited to go as shoppers! As I had mentioned though, the weekend was very wet and rainy. We went early on the second day and many of the vendors had already packed up and gone home (I heard a lot of tent mishap horror stories). Still, most of the people were there and it was fun to walk around in the rain, talking to our crafty friends and doing some shopping.

    Now let me preface this next bit by saying that I am a girl that loves hats and fascinators. Brandon is usually perplexed by my wearing of them because I wear them any ol’ day. He says I like to be “fancy” (which is said with a mincing motion and air quotes). Thanks, sweetie.

    So anyway, my favorite seller at The Fair? Love, Lulu Mae.

    Love, Lulu Mae

    I bought the “Laura” Green Feather Headband and a little fascinator, but had I seen the “Cecile” Ladies Vintage Hat I surely would have snapped that up as well. In fact, I encourage someone out there to buy it so that I won’t be tempted.

    I’m already hoping to see Love, Lulu Mae at more of Chicago’s crafty events because I can’t wait to see everything in person again. Swoon.