28 Weeks – Maternity Outfits and Must Haves!!!

I can not believe I am already 28 weeks! I wanted to share some of my favorite maternity outfits for spring and must haves! My must haves include: outfits, tennis shoes, snacks, and more!

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Here are my top 5 maternity outfits for spring!

1 – This is a maxi dress I bought from Target last year. It is soooo comfy! (Cute and comfy are my rules 😉 ) I love that this is a neutral color and I can pair it with almost any cardigan!

2 – Blue for a boy! I plan to wear this to my upcoming baby shower! I ordered this skirt off of amazon. Click here to see! The skirt is very comfy… but it is pretty thin. I would make sure to wear appropriate things underneath 😉 or have a shirt that covers your bottom! My top is a maternity top from Target and my jacket is from American Eagle. (Also super comfy!)

3 – These are the most comfy maternity jeans I tried on. They are from Motherhood Maternity. They are around $30 bucks! This top was a gift from my mother-in-law also from Motherhood Maternity. These jeans are comfy but I still prefer not to have to wear anything on my little bump. Thank the Lord spring is here! 😉 . No more pants for me!

4 – These pants are not maternity, and they are still fitting! I’m not sure how much longer they will fit but fingers crossed. 😉 . They are from the brand Carrie Underwood at Dick’s Sporting Goods. I have had these pants for about two years. They have a very wide belly band around the top of the pants that have worked perfectly for my growing bump! My shirt is from Walmart and is also not maternity. This is my perfect run errands or work around the house outfit!

4.5 – These shoes are adorable! They are from Target. I bought them this past weekend. My husband actually found them and picked them out for me. I am such a lucky gal… training him right. 😉 . These are perfect for maternity because you don’t have to tie them and they are … guess… comfy! If you see them at Target grab them now!! They were almost all gone when I got mine.

5 – Leggings are a must with pregnancy! These have a warm lining in them which is nice for those chilly spring days. I got these from Motherhood Maternity! I would recommend buying a few pairs if you wear leggings a lot. They do start to wear out after a few washes. (That annoying cotton like peach fuzz all over them.) . My top is not a maternity top, but it is from the boutique called Dry Goods. I purchased this shirt last year.

My 4 Other Must Haves!

1 – Baby Be Mine 2 in 1 Maternity Night Gown. Click Here!

This is all I have been wearing to sleep in! My husband even says he thinks it looks cute! I plan to order a new one to add to my collection. Some people have even worn these out as dresses! Oh, and the patterns, love!

2 – Body pillow

I had heard that you “have to have” a pregnancy pillow. I didn’t believe them till my second trimester. I didn’t really want to pay out all that money for a pillow. So I just used a body pillow that I had at home and it has been working great!

3- Lotion, Lotion, Lotion

I’m not sure if it is the pregnancy or the horribly cold winter but my poor skin had to suffer. I recently started reusing the Peter Thomas Roth Hydrating Gel on my face! It has saved my skin! Within two uses my dry patches got better! Click here to check it out on Amazon!

My skin on the rest of my body wasn’t much better. My doctor before I was pregnant recommended Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream for the harsh winters. It worked great with dry patches on my arms. I even used it while pregnant on my belly. I recently switched to Burts Bees Mama Bee lotion for my growing bump. So far so good with no stretch marks. I believe that has more to do with your genetic genes than your lotions. 😉

4 – Snacks!

I am a gluten free vegetarian with a bit of a sweet tooth. I have enjoyed Crispy Chocolate Rice Bars from Envirokidz. These are sold at Kroger and Meijer. These have been perfect to throw in my purse when I need a snack while running errands. Enjoy Life Protein Bites by Enjoy Life – also very yummy! I eat a few of these each morning before my smoothie. My husband loves them as well. You can buy these at Meijer. Second Nature Wholesome Medley has been a favorite afternoon snack. You can purchase these from Meijer or Kroger. It’s a mixture of nuts, raisins, cranberries, and chocolate. 😉

These are the things I have been using on a daily basis for the past 27 weeks. If you have any recommendations please leave them in the comments below! Follow me on instagram – gracefullyfashionable – to see more of my favorites! Happy Friday!

~Gracefully Fashionable Britt

February 22, 2019February 22, 2019

Purses I Regret Buying!?!

I got this idea for this blog post last week. With a new baby on the way, I’ve been becoming more and more intentional with what I need and what I should buy. Plus, I’ve already watched the whole Kon Mari Series on Netflix. Anyone else? 😉

Three purses come to my mind. I haven’t used any of these purses in months. I am lately just using my coach tote bag. Click here for my Coach Tote Review!

I like my tote because I can easily carry my daily things plus anything extra: papers, small items I buy from store if I don’t want a bag, pregnancy snacks…

My tote has just been my go to bag for months.

I go to get my purses to make my video – “Purses I REGRET Buying,” and something magical happens. Each time I touch my bags I get a sense of joy!

Okay, maybe that was a bit of exaggeration but they did make me feel happy, and I thought… I can’t get rid of this yet!

So my purses I regret buying turned more into my purses I thought I regretted but actually might still use.

I know, it’s kind of crazy. So here are the 3 purses I might not have bought if I knew now what I know. 😉

Click here if you want to see my crazy video of purses I regret buying !

Coach Crossbody

-I absolutely love the color and design of this bag. I bought it at a Coach Factory Outlet in Nashville, TN. I love pockets! It has a big pocket in the front. It is perfect to slide things like you phone in! I actually did carry this purse for awhile. It did stain some from my blue jeans. However, the soap the Coach Factory Outlet gave me has really saved my bag. You can barely see the stain! (Go watch my video for a better look!)

My problem with this purse was it just wasn’t big enough for stuff I wanted to carry. It just ended up looking bulky. I thought for sure I could easily get rid of this purse. But after looking it over, I think I might use it again this spring and summer. With a baby on the way, this might be the perfect bag with a diaper bag!

Zebra Coach Crossbody - Purses I regret buying!?!

2. Zebra Coach

–Any other Zebra print fans out there? Seriously I went through a huge zebra stage. Once again I thought this purse would be easy to get over. I don’t even own anything zebra print anymore. However, one look and my mind changed…. This purse is perfect for a nice event to go to! It is a stand out piece to add to a dress for an event!

-This bag has pockets on both sides, which I love! ;). You can carry it crossbody or by handle. I haven’t carried this bag in almost a year. Last time I tried, I just couldn’t fit in all my things. So maybe I’ll keep this around for that fancy event (I’ll probably never attend. 😉 ) Or I’ll become more minimalistic with my purse necessities.

Vera Bradley Marlo Satchel - Purses I regret buying!?!

3. Vera Bradley Marlo Satchel

-This purse is the most expensive bag I have ever bought! It was in between $300 and $350 dollars. I saved for months for this purse. The week after I bought it, it went on sale 50% off! I thought I was going to blow a fuse with my temper once I found out about the sale.

-The print is what won me over with this bag. I think it is the perfect mix of brown and gold! I really have only two downsides to this purse. One, it caves in. I guess I am super picky, but I hate when my purse looses its structure and just looks frumpy. Also it eventually causes lines of wrinkles to form in the leather. Second, you can’t just open the bag with one hand.

Let me explain. You’re in line at the grocery, you are trying to open your purse quickly to get your wallet out. However with this purse you have to use both hands to make sure the zipper is well aligned so it actually opens. I hate being the girl at the store balancing a purse on her knee and using both hands to open it. I like easy!

I have been considering carrying this purse again but then I am reminded how perfectly papers just slide into my tote.

While I have my loves and hates for these 3 purses, I just can’t get rid of them yet. I can’t tell them “thank you” and send them off. I think they still have some purpose to serve me.

If you want to see if I carry any of these bags anytime soon, go follow me on my Insta – gracefullyfashionable. I try to share my new fashion, faith, and any other favorites I have on there!

Keep finding those things that bring you joy!

~Gracefullyfashionable Britt

January 23, 2019January 23, 2019

2019 Winter Fashion Favs!

Anyone else day dreaming about Spring and Summer? Day dreaming about wearing dresses and shorts. Oh….only a little over 2 more months till Spring. However, here in Indiana it doesn’t really get Spring until May.

I do have some Winter Favs to share with you. They meet my top two C’s: Comfy and Cute!

How would I describe my style? Comfy, loose but fitting, and a mix of patterns! If that fits you, I’m sure you will love these finds too!

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1. Polka Dot Old Navy Top

Polka Dot Top from Old Navy - Winter Fashion Favs 2019

I love Old Navy! I think this shirt is perfect for feeling warm like wearing a sweatshirt but still looking like you actually tried today. I think the ruffles add a great detail as well! I think it will be perfect paired with a pair of jeans and boots. A great comfy BUT cute date idea to wear on a date for Valentines Day with my hubby.

2- Vest from Cato’s

Vest from Cato - Winter Fashion Favs 2019

I guess simple would be another great word for my style. I do not really care for complicated outfits anymore and I love versatile pieces. Pair this with a black shirt and jeans and I think you just took a simple look up a notch! I’ve also worn this with a black T shirt dress! I think it’s a great accessory to add to simple outfits.

3 – Leopard block top from Filly Flair

Leopard Block Top from Filly Flair - Winter Fashion Favs 2019

This is my go to shirt when I want to dress up a pair of jeans! It is SO comfy! It has a small knot already tied in the front. ( I have no skills in tying a knot for myself. It just ends up looking weird when I do it.).

4. Cardigan/Kimono from Filly Flair

Kimono/Cardigan from Filly Flair - Winter Fashion Favs 2019

Seriously y’all go check this boutique out! I think this cardigan is great to add to a simple top and jeans. I think it will be perfect to keep in my spring collection and add to some simple T shirt dresses.

5- Cardigan from Old Navy

Cardigan from Old Navy - Winter Fashion Favs 2019

I hope my camera does this cardigan justice. It has more of a pink hue. It so so soft and warm. I recently wore this to church with a T shirt dress. I had to take it off because I was sweating! Soft and warm! It is perfect for this frosty January

I hope y’all have enjoyed looking over my Winter Fashion Favs. If you have any current Favs, leave them in the comments below! I’m always looking for new comfy, cute clothes!

~Gracefully Fashionable Britt

December 7, 2018December 7, 2018

Only $20!! Love Meg made me buy it!?

The YouTuber LoveMeg, made me purchase this bag. Now, she didn’t physically make me buy the bag. 😉 But her video showed me that I HAD to HAVE the bag.

From a young age, I have been a collector of bags. Here lately, I have been mostly a collector of Vera Bradley or Coach. I have TONS of videos on my youtube channel of my purse reviews! Click here to check out my channel!

The LoveMeg bag comes from a boutique in Savanna Georgia called, Fine Things Under $20. They do not seem to have a working website yet, so check out their Facebook page!

I called about the purse and ordered on the phone. (Super nice customer service!). Three days later the purse was in my home!

So what are my YAY’s and MEH’s about the bag?

Check out my short 4 minute review here!!!

YAY’S

-LOVE the color and gold touches! It looks almost like a designer! I actually had someone at my church think it was designer!

-Only $19.99!!! Score!

-VERY ORGANIZED! Nothing drives me more nuts than my purse having zero organization. I can’t take it, it seriously almost gives me a panic attack. 😉

-Tons of pockets! While this is similar to the point above, pockets and places to put my things in my purse just make me happy!

-Durable! I’ve carried this purse for over a month now and it has held up incredible! I sometimes worry when I buy cheaper bags, will they really last? So far so good for this one!

MEH’s

-Shipping – Let me explain – The shipping was $14 dollars (That is a little overwhelming when you’ve been spoiled by amazon prime. 😉 ) HOWEVER – even with shipping, the purse was still less than $40 dollars. I think that is still a great deal for such a cute purse!

I think this purse would be a perfect Christmas present!

As a purse lover, I am very pleased with my purchase! If you have any questions leave them below! Follow me on my Instagram to see what bag steals my heart next!

Merry Christmas!

~Gracefully Fashionable

September 14, 2018September 14, 2018

3 Fall Essentials – Walmart and Target!

Does anyone not like the season fall? The cool weather, the thought of the holidays right around the corner. I feel like a special type of magic starts to sit in around fall.

Today, I have 3 affordable fall essentials. FROM WALMART & TARGET! My clothes have to pass the 2 C’s test. COMFY & CUTE. If any outfit is not comfortable… I will not wear it. Trust me… you can ask my husband. I legit touch everything in a clothing store to see how soft it is. 😉

So here are my 3 Fall Essentials!

1 – Sporty- Comfy- You- Have- To -Have- Black- Top! I love this top! Seriously, I love it. I think it is perfect for running errands or to chill in for the weekend. It helps me feel like I am trying to look cute and sporty, but really it’s the most comfy top I’ve ever worn! And its from Walmart! Just $15 dollars! AND it comes in multiple colors! I chose black because I thought it looked more chic! 😉

Here is the link online! CLICK HERE

2 – Dressy Ball Cap. I am a ball cap type of girl. Oily hair but need to run errands? Ball cap! Crazy curly frizzy hair you can’t contain? Ball cap! I thought this was perfect to add to my collection. It is way better than just wearing my WKU one. 😉 . This cap helps my outfit look like I actually meant to add the ball cap. 😉 . Guess where? Walmart! Clearance! I searched the internet to try and find this hat and couldn’t. So if you see one at your Walmart… snatch it 😉

3 – Backpack purse. As a purse lover, I am particular about my purses. I have been searching for a backpack purse for months! When I found this at Target and it was the only one left, I knew it was the one! Backpack purses are perfect for fall. Perfect to stash essentials to go on a hayride or apple pickin’ . I love all the pockets this purse has! My only complaint is that it is a little floppy. I have a weird annoyance when I set my purse down and it flops over… or when trying to get my wallet out turns into a fishing game. But I think I can deal for now! Just being able to throw my purse on my back and not worry about it falling off my arm, has been a blessing. 😉 .

Here is my link to my new fall bag! CLICK HERE!

Have y’all found any fall essentials? Share below in the comments! Follow me on my instagram page for more of my essentials to my comfy fashionable life. 😉

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Happy Fall Y’all!

May 15, 2018July 17, 2018

3 Favorite Shoes for Spring – Must Haves! Minimalistic!

I am so happy to not have to wear socks anymore! Anyone else feel me? I love just being able to slip my feet into a pair of flip-flops and out the door I go! While I’ve been a handbag-o-holic my whole life, I have never been as obsessed about shoes.

However, as I’m trying to become more minimalistic, I am trying to lessen all my items I have in my life, shoes included. Now I don’t plan on only owning 3 pairs of shoes for myself. I think minimalistic is a lifestyle change that you grow into gradually. And most importantly, it is just keeping what you love in your life.

But! If I had to pick, these would be my top 3 favorite spring shoes.

-1- These adorable sandals that I believe I got from American Eagle years ago. I think these shoes look great with jeans or pair them with a causal dress. Also they are so comfy. You can probably find sandals very similar to this almost anywhere right now during spring season.

-2- Rose Gold is my color, I love it! My mother bought these adorable sandals for me last year, I believe from Shoe Carnival. I think they are perfect to wear on a night or day you just want to feel a little more put together.

-3- Nike running shoes. Now I am not a runner, but I love wearing these shoes whenever I am going to be more active like working outside the house or doing a lot of shopping. 😉 I bought these shoes from Kohls and they are always getting new colors out in this brand. Watch out for sales and you can get a good deal!

With these three shoes I can handle all my errands, dates, and adventures that my week holds. What is a shoe you can’t live without?

“Cinderella is proof that a pair of shoes can change your life.” 😉

Happy Tuesday,

-brittany