Thrift Style Thursday - Pinspired New Year

It's technically still January, so we can still consider that the New Year right?  Anyway, it's one of my favorite days of the week - Thrift Style Thursday!  This week, Andrea from Little Did You Know chose the theme of Pinspired New Year.  Those that have been following my blog for awhile know that I love using Pinterest for outfit ideas.  I'm in the midst of playing along on the January Pinned It Spinned It Challenge on Instagram - but while I love that, those aren't necessarily outfits that I chose, so I took a break from that today to instead create an outfit from one of my own pins that I've had pinned for a very long time actually!  Here is the outfit.

Cozy sweater, chambray shirt, scarf, leggings and boots?  Um, yeah, I can rock this.  It's actually not extreme cold here today, but I still like being warm and cozy and comfortable - kind of need comfort due to the lady business if you catch my drift.  Comfort is good at that time sometimes, amiright girls?

I got this cream sweater at a clothing swap right towards the end of my pregnancy and I loved it while I was pregnant, but I still love it now.  There's something about an oversized sweater and leggings. And of course I love my denim shirt and owl scarf!

Sweater - swap, Denim shirt - American Eagle (thrifted)

Leggings - Simply Vera (Kohls), Scarf - Secret Santa exchange

Boots - Target 

Might not be the most exciting outfit recreation ever, but I sure like how it turned out!  Pinterest sure helps me shop my own closet though, that is for sure!  Be sure to check out all the other Thrift Style Thursday gals at their blogs below and see what types of pinned looks they recreated!

Inspiration Monday - Lazy days

Annnnnnd it's Monday again.  These weekends pass by too fast sometimes.   Ok not just sometimes, they pass by too fast all of the time!  I'm linking up with two birds for Inspiration Monday today - I absolutely love this laid back look from Gwyneth Paltrow.

I had intentions of doing a similar look for today with the boyfriend jeans and everything but then hit two problems - one, the boyfriend jeans I ordered from Old Navy haven't arrived yet and two, we spent the majority of our weekend in pajamas/yoga pants!  So instead, I made it work for work today.

It was one of those nice weekends where we didn't have anything scheduled so we just kind of did things as we felt like it.  And while we were having our nice pajama morning on Saturday, The Pants Monkey came up with a great idea to take Ollie over to one of our Farmers Markets, buy some of our favorite local meat from local farms and just wander around a bit there.  So we got dressed - and by that I mean pretty much a step above pajamas - and headed over there.  Oliver loved it.  Mr. Monkey carried him in our Ergo carrier and he just looked around and took it all in.  He even fell asleep!  We packed him back up and decided to hit our favorite restaurant for a late brunch/early lunch.  After that we headed home, I met up with my mom and we sold some of Ollie's outgrown items to Once Upon a Child.  We had a little wine/cheese night for dinner after Ollie went to bed and we sat out on our deck for a long time because it was a beautiful night.

Blazer - American Eagle (thrifted), Tank top - Liz Lange nursing (Target)

Leggings - Simply Vera (Kohls), Shoes - Steve Madden (consignment), Necklace - Lia Sophia

I won this necklace at a friend's Lia Sophia party!

Sunday was more of the same - more lazy time in pajamas, more time outside because it was gorgeous.  Mr. Monkey got some yard stuff done, including re-painting the light post at the end of our driveway that has been rusted and ugly looking for quite some time.  We took Ollie to the park near us for a walk.  We grilled for dinner.  It was just a nice and relaxing weekend overall!  I'd had a less than ideal week last week, so it was very much needed!

For more Inspiration Monday outfits, head on over to two birds over here.

Inspiration Monday - One day at a time

Hey all!  I'm still here!  No baby yet.  I get the feeling I'll be more or less kissing my due date with this guy, but you never know - we're getting snow this week and sometimes barometric pressure is helpful.   For now, since I have no baby, I still work.  And I love that I could easily dress for today's Inspiration Monday with two birds - simple, classy outfit from Olivia Palmero here.

So my take was really quite simple and is pretty much my uniform all the time now - leggings, maternity sweater, and flats.  But hey, at least they are fun flats, you can't beat red shoes right?

Did all of you here in the US have a nice Thanksgiving weekend?  We sure did.  It was a relaxing four days. We had dinner with the Pants Monkey's extended family on Thursday and went to another get together with his family on Friday as well.  He had an aunt in town who lives out in Maine, so when she comes for holidays we squeeze in as much time as possible with her.  Earlier on Friday I had an entire day to myself, so I chose to stream movies off of Amazon - they added some good ones from the 90's, such as The Birdcage.  I hadn't seen it in forever, so that was a treat.

Sweater - Oh Baby via consignment

Leggings - Simply Vera, Kohls

Shoes and Necklace - Clothes Mentor 

The rest of the weekend we just took our time and unpacked some more baby things, watched movies, ate out, did all those things we won't be able to do as easily in a couple of weeks!  We're just going one day at a time and I'm ok with that concept!  At least working is a good distraction if nothing else!  And so is Cyber Monday - I'm going to try to get some Christmas shopping done today!  You have to love the internet!

I hate to beg - but if anyone still wants to send me guest posts I'd still love to have them!  Please and thank you!

For more Inspiration Monday outfits, head on over to two birds over here.

A little this and that

So guess what?  Dresses are really comfy at this stage of pregnancy.  Which is sort of like, duh.  Even if it makes it more of a "tunic" than a dress, I am so comfy in this entire outfit!  And it still looks nice for work!  I seriously love this Japanese Weekend dress and I fully intend to still wear it next spring and summer too as long as it doesn't look too big.  I love the colors and the print.

How much do I love that it's a short week?  Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays.  I love the family togetherness, I love the food, I love celebrating the blessings in my life.  I do like Christmas and I'm anxious to get my house all decorated and ready for it before baby, but I like to do it after Thanksgiving if I can.  I like keeping the two holidays separate.  Don't even get me started on how stores will be open on Thanksgiving to get the holiday shopping started, we'd be here all day.

I have the day off after Thanksgiving, I wasn't going to take it off because I'm saving all my time for baby, but I just really wanted a day.  Mr. Monkey is going to work so I'll miss him, but I plan on still enjoying my day. I have my weekly OB visit and then I'm going to work on decorating the house for Christmas, at least a little bit.  Maybe watch some movies.  I just need a day like that and I'm not going to get another one for about 18 or more years, so I'd better take advantage of it while I can!

Dress - Japanese Weekend via thredup

Sweater - Mossimo, Target

Leggings - Simply Vera, Kohls

Boots - Target

Bag - Merona, Target 

And yes, mama got a new bag.  I know you guys.  I'm weak.  I broke No Shop November for myself.  But in fairness, I was given a Target gift card from a dear friend for my birthday and I wanted to use it on something for myself and not for baby or groceries.  Target was having a buy one, get one 50% off sale on bags and wallets - so I treated myself.  I'm loving them both!  Target is on fire right now with clothing and accessories I must say!

Anyway, that's my story and I'm sticking to it!  I'm guessing my posting will be sporadic if non-existent over the next couple of days here - so know that I'm away celebrating with family and it's not baby time!  I fully intend to still be around posting next week, I don't think this little guy is showing up anytime soon.  I wish you and yours a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving here in the US!  I'm thankful for all of you!

Fierce

This outfit isn't my favorite attempt, but it's not the worst either.  I wore this last Thursday.  It was a bad idea only in that when I went to my OB appt and it was time to be weighed, I didn't want to take my boots off - it was enough of a chore to get them on in the first place!  So we just said they probably added an additional 2 pounds.  And they definitely kept my feet warm while I was waiting outside for my CD!

 Denim shirt - Motherhood, consignment

Sweater - Merona, Target

Leggings - Simply Vera, Kohls

Boots - Swap

At least there is something something fierce about cowboy boots and leopard print right?  Maybe just wishful thinking on my part?  I am pregnant, hear me roar?

Thanks for all the birthday wishes yesterday!  Today is the Pants Monkey's birthday so the fun doesn't stop! We also have birthdays for both of our dad's in the next week in addition to Thanksgiving, so I just want baby boy to stay put through all of that and then he can come any time!

Speaking of - I have received a few awesome guest posts for while I'm on maternity leave - but I could definitely use more!  Bring them on!  Feel free to email them to me any time this week - beth (at) kondrick (dot) com.  I can't wait to share the posts I've already received and I'm sure there are more awesome ones coming too!

Pinned and It and Did It - Maternity Style Help

Hello everyone!  I'm hooking up with Heather's Pinned it and Did It link up today.  I needed some inspiration, it's getting harder to find good ideas for outfits lately, so I spent some time on Pinterest yesterday looking for some ideas and I found several!  Here's what I chose for today.

I loved this outfit because it totally meets my criteria of comfy and also somewhat stylish!  I was excited that I had the necessary items to make this outfit work for me!  Leggings, boots, oversized sweater?  Check, check and check!  Not to mention I haven't worn this striped shirt I got at the swap yet and also, it's been ages since I've worn my favorite H&M sweater.  This is is seriously one of my favorite thrifted items of all time!

I have to say, Pinterest has been a life saver for me during this pregnancy.  I love searching outfit ideas on Pinterest even when I'm not pregnant, but I have been happy to find lots of maternity style there while I have been pregnant!  I highly recommend searching there if you ever find yourself pregnant and struggling with outfit ideas too!  I created a maternity style board separate from my regular style board too.  Feel free to follow me if you don't already!  Link is on the right!

Striped shirt - Swap

Sweater - H&M, thrifted

Leggings - Simply Vera, Kohls

Boots - Target 

Necklace - gift from friend 

In other news, Mr. Monkey had a physical this morning.  He wanted to get a flu shot before the baby comes and figured it wouldn't hurt to get all checked out too.  It's almost a little strange having him be the one to go to the doctor for once!  I've definitely had my share of appointments lately!  And at least this time was much less eventful than the last time he had a physical.  In the early days of my blog I told the story of what happened - found in this post.  I'm very thankful that nothing like that happened today!

For more Pinned and Did It inspirations head over to Heather's blog!

Inspiration Monday - Cat craziness and a request

Hello friends!  Happy Monday!  Did you all have a nice weekend?  Ours was a little busier again, but not too bad.  More on that in a moment, but here is today's Inspiration Monday look from two birds - Jessica Hart.

So I have never found a trench coat that I've ever liked.  And layering is getting to be more of a challenge for me these days, so this is kind of a loose interpretation - I kind of went for the overall color scheme more than anything else!  I'm excited to be wearing a Megan Mae obi belt today - I had been thinking, there's no way I'm going to wear them again until after I have the baby, but actually, I like how it changed up the look of this sweater and kind of accentuates the bump.

 Sweater - Motherhood, consignment

Obi belt - MMD

Leggings - Simply Vera, Kohls

Boots - Target

Necklace - S&D

So yes, our weekend was a little hectic - mostly due to the cats needing to go to the vet.  It was an interesting experience bringing them both at the same time - though the vet was nice and offered us a discount for doing that.  My Pippin cat was NOT happy about being in her carrier at all and wasn't afraid to let us know.  Taylor on the other hand just kind of resigned herself to the fact that it was happening and curled up in silence.  Thankfully the vet is five minutes from our house.  Both girls seem quite healthy, though it makes me sad that Taylor is over 7 years old so she is now considered a "senior".  She has a lot of spunk and I believe will have many more good years with us yet, it's just strange to think of her that way!

After we got them home they pretty much hid from us the rest of the day, no surprise there, but at one point before we were heading out to rehearsal with our music group, we could not find Taylor anywhere.  We called for her, looked under every bed and piece of furniture and started having a panic attack when the Pants Monkey remembered he had left the front door open for just a second when bringing in some groceries.  The cats have never snuck out before, but there is a first time for everything.  So we frantically looked outside, kept on calling for her, then decided to do one more sweep of the house and thankfully found her under one cabinet we must have somehow missed.  She was just lethargic and out of it from her shots so she didn't hear us calling her and she wanted to be left alone.  Thankfully she was better yesterday! Never a dull moment sometimes.

One more thing before I go today - I am putting out a request for guest posts to be used when my son is born and the first few weeks I'm home with him - obviously blogging will be put on the back burner for me a little during that time, but I'd like to schedule some posts to keep things active around here.  So, if you're willing to submit a guest post for me, I'd love to have you!  Suggestions for topics include holiday shopping tips, holiday dressing tips, thrifty Christmas ideas, DIY, recipes, mom styling tips if you're a mom or even just a plain old OOTD post - I'm really not picky!  I'd like the posts by November 25th so I can start scheduling them.  I may reach out to some of you personally too, but I wanted to throw this out here for anyone to respond, I'd love to have each and every one of you!

Head on over to two birds for more Inspiration Monday posts!