Balenciaga Black Part Time Bag. Third Trimester Print Mixing and Lots of Grey

Here's what I wore to work from home on Tuesday:

Cardigan: JeansWest knit cardi in long sleeve zig zag
Necklace: custom Cooper charm by Silhoupette
Tank: Glassons striped tank in silver marle and white
Skirt: Target grey marle maxi skirt
Shoes: black slim Havaianas thongs
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Balenciaga part time in black 2010 with SGH


Been almost a year since I last wore this cardi! I have a little collection of cardigans although I rarely wear them. Sometimes I'd throw them in my bag to take to the office as a cover up to stay warm, but need to make more of an effort to use what I have in my wardrobe more often.

Thought that the pattern mixing was a nice touch with the striped top, and kept it simple with a matching grey skirt so everything was in the same colour family. Nice and comfortable for a doctor's visit and to work from home for the rest of the day.


Last worn: chevron knit cardigan, grey striped tank, grey maxi skirt, Havaianas, Balenciaga Part Time bag.

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Here's what I wore to work today:

Jacket: Jeanswest Dixie collarless jacket
Necklace: House of Harlow sunburst necklace in silver and grey
Top: Asos new forever grey tee (on sale!)
Skirt: Asos maternity graphic print pencil skirt - on sale! (non-maternity version here)
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs studded mouse flats in grey
Bracelets: the usual plus Balenciaga classic double tour bracelet in pearly grey
Bag: Balenciaga part time in black 2010 with SGH

More grey today. Paired a grey tee and blazer with this skirt again. It's a nice easy option for work, and I'm definitely needing comfortable and simple things to wear now I'm 37 weeks pregnant. It's crazy how fast time's flown by, and how quickly the baby bump has been reducing the size of my wearable wardrobe items! It's fun trying to dress the bump every day, even now in the third trimester. I won't be doing it for much longer :)

Last worn: Jeanswest jacket, Asos grey tee, graphic print pencil skirt, studded mouse flats, Balenciaga Part Time bag (see above).

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Balenciaga Blue Day Bag. Zara Blazer, Grey Tee, Asos Pencil Skirt | Pink Blush Maternity Dress, Leopard Print Scarf

Here's what I wore to work on Tuesday:

Jacket: Zara frayed basket weave cardigan in blue
Necklace: custom Cooper charm by Silhoupette
Tee: Spectrum basic v-neck tee in grey marl
Skirt: Asos graphic print pencil skirt - on sale! (maternity version here)
Shoes: Wittner 'Bolla' black bow detail flats
Bracelets: the usual plus Balenciaga coated stud wrap bracelet in icy blue
Bag: Balenciaga giant hardware Day bag in 2009 tempete


Grey tee and pencil skirt for a nice easy work outfit. Added the cosy jacket to keep me warm in the morning, as it's starting to get a little chilly. I think it dressed up the tee and skirt combination nicely too. And because I'm still feeling unimaginative with wardrobe options, my Balenciaga day bag again, haha! It's great that this bag goes with so much, as I'm wearing it with everything!

Think the photo doesn't do this outfit justice - I felt really great in this, but I was in a bit of a rush taking photos.


Last worn: Zara blazer, grey tee, Asos maternity pencil skirt, Wittner flats, Balenciaga tempete day bag.

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Here's what I wore to work today:

Scarf: Cotton On animal print scarf in blue
Necklace: Dogeared 3 Wishes stardust bead necklace
Dress: burgundy button sash maternity dress C/O Pink Blush Maternity
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs studded mouse flats in grey
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Balenciaga giant hardware Day bag in 2009 tempete

Simple dress for work. I love how easy maternity dresses are to wear! Wanted to be warm so added a big cosy scarf. Almost disguises the baby bump.

Wasn't too sure about the burgundy and blue together at first, but I think it looked okay in the end. What do you think?


Vogue online shopping night is on tonight! Below are a few of the special sales that are on :)

• Glassons - 20% off full price with code 'VOGUE'
• Sass & Bide - 10% off everything and free shipping with code 'VOGUE'
• The Iconic - 25% off with code VOGUE25P ($69 minimum spend) Extended to Midnight Thursday!
• Wanderlust & Co - 30% off  with code VOSN.

Hope you grabbed a bargain if you're taking part in the event!


Last worn: blue leopard print scarf, Pink Blush Maternity dress, studded mouse flats, Balenciaga day (see above).

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Black, White and Grey With Bright Balenciaga Bags - Maxi Dress, Tee and Pencil Skirt

Here's what I wore for Easter Monday:

Sunglasses: Rayban new Wayfarers
Necklace: custom Cooper charm by Silhoupette
Dress: Pearl black and white jersey maxi dress
Shoes: black slim Havaianas thongs
Bracelets: the usual plus gifted gold bangle set
Bag: Balenciaga envelope clutch in 2012 mangue with giant 12 RGGH


We had a birthday/Easter lunch at the in-laws on Monday. A maxi dress seemed like a nice choice, especially with the heat! Thought that the bright clutch was a nice addition to balance out the black and white of the dress.
I have some more colourful maxi dresses that I could have worn, but not all of my non-maternity maxi dresses fit in the third trimester. Part of the reason why I bought another one on Saturday ;)


Last worn: Ray-Ban Wayfarers, printed maxi dress, Havaianas, Balenciaga envelope clutch.

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Here's what I wore to work today:

Necklace: old pink beaded necklace
Top: Kmart light grey round neck tee
Skirt: Asos graphic print pencil skirt - on sale! (maternity version here)
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs studded mouse flats in grey
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Balenciaga RH classic city in 2010 sorbet


Back to work today! A short 3 day working week due to the public holidays. A lot of people took the 3 days off to make a long Easter break, but hubby and I are saving our leave for baby's arrival. Just a simple pencil skirt and tee combination to be comfortable. Very similar combination to the last time I wore this tee! I've said it before, but the relaxed 'business casual' environment at work has made it easy for pregnancy dressing. It's good I can still wear tees and pencil skirts, even if the tees are being stretched to the limits at the moment!

I took the time last week to list some items on ebay in an attempt to make more space at home after my wardrobe clearout - checkout my auctions. Selling a mix of clothes and even handbags too. Everything ships internationally :)


Last worn: Atmos&Here grey tee, Kmart grey tee, Asos maternity pencil skirt, studded mouse flats, Balenciaga sorbet city.

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Pregnancy Office Wear: Asos Maternity Pencil Skirts, Tees, Balenciaga Rouille Work Bag

Here's what I wore to work on Wednesday:

Necklace: House of Harlow Dynamic necklace in gold
Top: Kmart plain brown tee
Skirt: Asos panelled pencil skirt in tartan check on sale! (materntity version here) Get extra 20% off with code 'YES20'
Shoes: Novo 'Camilla' brown bow flats
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Balenciaga classic work in 2006 Rouille


Had a meeting with my manager today but still kept my outfit simple and comfortable - tee and pencil skirt! I wanted to recreate this entire outfit again, but decided I could make it look just a little different if I swapped out the tee ;) With the size of my wardrobe I certainly wasn't spoiled for choices for another top to wear, haha!


Last worn: brown tee, Asos tartan pencil skirt, Novo flats, Balenciaga rouille work.

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Here's what I wore to work today:

Top: Jeanswest 'Leila' embroidered top
Skirt: Asos graphic print pencil skirt - on sale! (maternity version here) Get extra 20% off with code 'YES20'
Shoes: Wittner 'Bolla' black bow detail flats
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Balenciaga classic work in 2006 Rouille


Another pencil skirt and tee combo! Loved it pre-pregnancy, love it still during pregnancy. I'm lucky to have a very relaxed business casual workplace so I can wear tees to the office Monday to Thursday. That's made maternity dressing a lot easier. I think if I had to wear business professional every day I would have had to invest in some key maternity pieces like suits and work pants, which would have been trickier to find.
I thought the embroidered detail on this top worked well with the print on the skirt, but it doesn't show up well in photos. Did forget how badly this shirt wrinkles with the bump though, felt a bit sloppy by the end of the day!


Last worn: embroidered top, Asos maternity pencil skirt, Wittner black flats, Balenciaga work (see above).


Asos currently have a sale on at the moment, and you can get an extra 20% off sale with promo code 'YES20'! Great time to buy :) Ends 16th April.

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Oversized Tees. Maternity Shorts, RM Mini MAC, Skull Scarf | Asos Graphic Print Pencil Skirt, MbMJ Fran Bag

Here's what I wore on Sunday:

Scarf: Alexander McQueen red skull-print modal and cashmere-blend scarf
Necklace: custom Cooper charm by Silhoupette
Top: Marc by Marc Jacobs blossom pocket tee in grey
Shorts: Jeanswest maternity rolled up shorts
Shoes: black slim Havaianas thongs
Bracelets: the usual plus Hermes Kelly double tour bracelet in rubis
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff coated canvas mini MAC in berry stripe


Funny weather on Sunday - I had my scarf off and on all day as the rain came in now and then to cool things down. Picked a simple shorts and tee outfit as we had a dog trainer helping us with Cooper, to make sure that he is prepared when baby arrives. I wasn't sure how active we would be, so shorts seemed like a good choice. It's going to be a bit of a shock for Cooper when we arrive home with baby, so we want to make the transition go smoothly for him so he doesn't feel left out.


Last worn: red skull scarf, Marc By Marc Jacobs tee, maternity denim shorts, Havaianas, Rebecca Minkoff canvas mini MAC.

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Here's what I wore to work today:

Sunglasses: Rayban new Wayfarers
Necklace: House of Harlow Dynamic necklace in gold
Top: Atmos&Here rolled sleeve oversized tee in wine
Skirt: Asos graphic print pencil skirt - on sale! (maternity version here)
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs metallic mouse flats
Bracelets: the usual plus two metal and fabric Roie Designs bracelets
Bag: Marc By Marc Jacobs Classic Q Fran bag with gold hardware in carob brown


Oversized tee and pencil skirt combination again today! As I get further into the third trimester and baby grows larger, I'm more and more amazed by the ladies at work who managed to stay stylish and professional through their pregnancies. They made it all look very easy! I certainly felt under-dressed when I checked my calendar at work the morning and realised I had a huge meeting in the afternoon.

In my current project at work there are 3 pregnant ladies, and one of the guys is expecting his second child with his partner. While it's funny that this project seems to be the "baby" project, it's great that we can all share tips and advice with each other as first time mums. It is definitely baby year in the office, there are 3 other babies due in the wider team as well!


Last worn: Ray-Ban Wayfarers, oversized tee, Asos maternity pencil skirt, metallic mouse flats, Marc by Marc Jacobs Fran bag.


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Grey Tank, Striped Maxi, RM Mini MAC | Khaki Tee, Asos Maternity Pencil Skirt, Alexander Wang Rocco

Here's what I wore on Sunday:

Sunglasses: Rayban new Wayfarers
Necklace: silver Owl pendant long necklace from Paddy's Markets
Top: Jeanswest 'Kate' grey panel tank
Skirt: Target black and white striped maxi skirt
Shoes: black slim Havaianas thongs
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC with python embossed leather in aquamarine


The summer heat has come back for another go it seems! Was really warm on Sunday. I decided yet again to wear another maxi skirt. This is one of the ones I bought at Target the other day. Definitely starting to develop a bit of a pregnancy uniform here....always liked maxi skirts pre-pregnancy so I guess it's not much of a surprise I'm wearing them so much now. They are the only non-maternity options for my bottom half that still fit due to the stretchy waists, haha!  It's interesting, right now skirts seem to be wining, but I wonder if I'll end up back in (maternity) jeans more often when the weather starts to cool.


Last worn: Ray-ban Wayfarers, grey tank top, Havaianas, Rebecca Minkoff Aquamarine mini MAC. First time I've worn the skirt as it's a recent purchase.

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Here's what I wore today:

Sunglasses: Rayban new Wayfarers
Necklace: gifted gold heart shaped necklace
Top: French Connection oversized khaki green tee
Skirt: Asos graphic print pencil skirt - on sale! (maternity version here)
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs metallic mouse flats
Bracelets: the usual plus jade beads and Roie Designs labradorite bracelets
Bag: Alexander Wang Rocco with gold hardware in dark argon


Saint Patrick's day today so I used that as inspiration to find something to wear. Although I'm not sure if the khaki green top pairs quite well with the teal Rocco bag, they both fit so I was happy! :) I do prefer the fit of the tee without a baby bump though!

Will probably be packing the Rocco away for a while - much too heavy for me at the moment when I'm carrying baby too, got a bit of a sore back this evening.


Last worn: French Connection oversized tee, gold mouse flats, Asos maternity print pencil skirt, Alexander Wang Rocco.

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Marc by Marc Jacobs Carob Brown Fran Bag. Floral Tank, Stripe Maxi Skirt | Grey Knot Top, Asos Maternity Pencil Skirt

Here's what I wore on Tuesday:

Necklace: Dogeared 3 Wishes stardust bead necklace
Top: Jeanswest floral print brown ribbed tank
Skirt: AT by Atmos&Here Mars striped maxi skirt
Shoes: Asos metallic Freestyle leather sandals
Bracelets: the usual plus gifted gold bangle set
Bag: Marc By Marc Jacobs Classic Q Fran bag with gold hardware in carob brown


Had the day off work on Tuesday to attend a doctor's appointment and do some extra tests. Was a very busy and stressful morning, I ended up making up for it with a very lazy afternoon on the couch with Cooper!

This top is one that's never been on the blog before, and in fact I'm not sure when I wore it last. It was an old favourite of mine I used to wear lots in my uni days that I rediscovered and pulled out of my wardrobe for the "last wear before it goes" test. And it's staying in my wardrobe! I used to love this top so much I just can't get rid of it. Plus it's currently fitting the bump quite well! Thought that the white floral print on the top would pair nicely with the white striped maxi skirt.


Last worn: striped maxi skirt, Asos gold sandals, Marc by Marc Jacobs Fran bag. First time I've worn the tank on the blog, although it's an old item.

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Here's what I wore to work today:

Necklace: custom Cooper charm by Silhoupette layered with Dogeared silver wishbone necklace
Top: Temt grey knot front top
Skirt: Asos graphic print pencil skirt on sale! (maternity version here)
Shoes: Wittner 'Bolla' black bow detail flats
Bracelets: the usual plus Marc by Marc Jacobs enamel turnlock stripey hinge black and white bangle
Bag: Marc By Marc Jacobs Classic Q Fran bag with gold hardware in carob brown


This top is another top that hasn't been worn in the 2 years I've had this blog. I actually bought it back in 2009 when I needed some new clothes for a "proper" office job where I wasn't allowed to wear denim, a huge change to my wardrobe at the time. It's sat in my closet since then, with tags on(!) until today. Don't even remember why it's never been worn, but grateful to have it as it's a great non-restrictive pregnancy top!

Had to take photos inside today as it was so rainy this morning! It did clear up later though. Had the benefit of a big white wall to take photos against in the nursery after clearing out all of my clothes and accessories. Took a little video of what it looked like before - will be sure to take an after video once everything's in place for baby's arrival! :)

Last worn: maternity pencil skirt, Wittner black flats, Marc by Marc Jacobs Fran (see above). First time I've worn the top although it's an oldie.

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Belted Striped Dress, Pink Accessories, Balenciaga Sorbet City | Purple Tee, Asos Maternity Pencil Skirt, Mulberry Alexa Bag

Here's what I wore to work on Tuesday:

Sunglasses: pink leopard print sunglasses from Paddy's Markets in Sydney
Necklace: gifted beaded statement necklace from local markets
Dress: Jeanswest 'Rita' stripe jersey dress
Belt: Asos Metal Keeper super skinny belt in pink
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs metallic mouse flats
Bracelets: the usual plus Hermes pink clic clac, Marc by Marc Jacobs enamel turnlock stripey hinge black and white bangle
Bag: Balenciaga RH classic city in 2010 sorbet


Stood in front of my wardrobe trying to find something to wear for quite a while, in the end decided to go simple and wear a dress. Haven't worn this one for a couple months, and figured I should wear it before the fitted waist gets too restrictive to wear. Ended up adding a lot of pink accessories too, just seemed like the easiest choice. Had to facilitate a big meeting Tuesday afternoon so simple and comfortable was a winner.

I really like this beautiful statement necklace paired with stripes, I've worn it that way a lot. My bestie always gets me incredible gifts! :)



Last worn: pink leopard print sunglasses, Jeanswest stripe dress, Asos pink skinny belt, metallic mouse flats, Balenciaga sorbet pink city bag.

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Here's what I wore to work today:

Sunglasses: Rayban new Wayfarers
Necklace: House of Harlow 5 station necklace in black and silver
Tee: Spectrum basic v-neck tee in washed lilac
Skirt: Asos graphic print pencil skirt (maternity version here) extra 15% off with code '15EXTRA'
Shoes: Wittner 'Bolla' black bow detail flats
Bracelets: the usual plus purple Salvatore Ferragamo 'Vara' leather bow bracelet, Roie Designs black leather Swarovski beaded wrap bracelet
Bag: Mulberry regular Alexa bag in foggy grey


Thank you for all of your advice and suggestions in my last post when I asked about wearing pencil skirts in pregnancy! Today I decided to try the skirt with the top tucked in, next time I'll have to try some of the other suggestions like shorter tops and belts.

Had wanted to try and recreate this outfit pairing today, but although the skirt has an elasticated waistband, it's just not got enough give in it to accommodate the belly. I changed it for this asos maternity skirt instead. The combination of the print on the skirt and the tucked in top really seemed to emphasise the bump. It generated a lot of attention today and every now and then made me think I might have been better off wearing the tee untucked. It's fun being able to try different things and learning different ways to dress during pregnancy though. I'm grateful for every day as I know it will be no time at all until the bump is gone and I'm cradling baby in my arms :)


Last worn: Ray ban wayfarers, purple tee, Asos maternity pencil skirt, black flats, Mulberry foggy grey Alexa.


Have to share with you that the Asos final clearance is on now! If you're shopping from Australia, you can get an extra 15% off sale items with code '15XTRA'.

The promo code ends this Friday, 14th February, so hurry!

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Asos Maternity Pencil Skirts, New Years Fashion Resolutions, Australian Giveaway!

Have a special Australian only giveaway today, just scroll down!


Here's what I wore to work on Monday:

Sunglasses: Rayban new Wayfarers
Necklace: custom Cooper charm by Silhoupette layered with Dogeared silver wishbone necklace and Chanel necklace (close-up)
Top: French Connection grey tie detail top (with Asos black singlet underneath)
Skirt: Asos panelled pencil skirt in tartan check on sale! (materntity version here)
Shoes: Wittner 'Bolla' black bow detail flats
Bracelets: the usual plus purple bracelet made by a talented friend and purple Salvatore Ferragamo 'Vara' leather bow bracelet
Bag: Balenciaga purple RH city in 2008 sapphire


Dug this top out from the back of my wardrobe, it's the first wearing of it on the blog. Be prepared to see a few more "new" items rescued from my wardrobe coming out now, have been spending a fair bit of time trying to clean my wardrobe and found lots of forgotten things tucked in a corner! I wonder just how much is still hiding in there....

I used to wear this top a lot to uni and to work when I worked in a non-public facing office role and wore jeans every day. Over 5 years ago! It's obvious now why it got less wear when I changed jobs and was no longer able to wear denim every day, not a flattering silhouette.

It prompted one lady in the office to come over and ask me if I was pregnant, so not the best outfit to wear when I'm disguising the baby bump at work. Quite comfortable though, and will see me through the next few months easily! :)


Last worn: Ray Ban, tartan pencil skirt, black flats, Balenciaga sapphire city bag. First time I've worn the top on the blog.

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Here's what I wore to work today:

Sunglasses: Rayban new Wayfarers
Necklace: Dogeared silver wishbone necklace
Top: Jeanswest 'Darcy' embellished top in Winter coral
Skirt: Asos graphic print pencil skirt (maternity version here)
Shoes: Nine West fascinate ballet flats in silver glitter
Bracelets: the usual plus Hermes Kelly double tour bracelet in rubis
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff MAB mini in soft grey


I thought that the sequin embellishments on this top were a nice pairing with the graphic print on the pencil skirt, and really liked the combination. Funny how much smaller the bump looks today because of the different clothes too! :)


Last worn: Ray Ban (see above), sequin detail tank, graphic print pencil skirt, glitter flats, Rebecca Minkoff grey MAM.




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The lovely Sophie has been in contact with me to offer one lucky reader a $30 voucher to Paul's Warehouse! They ship anywhere in Australia, or you can use the voucher in store.

They have a 'Buy One, Get One Free' sale on at the moment, so you could get a new pair of shoes, or some cute work-out clothes using your credit.

To enter, you have to have an Australian address. Then just answer the question: "What's your New Year fashion resolution?" and leave your answer and a contact email address in a comment below. The most creative answer (judged by my hubby!) will win.

My New Year's fashion resolution is definitely to wear what I own more often to prevent hidden wardrobe surprises! Haha! Have you made a fashion resolution for this year yet?

Entries close on Tuesday 28th January, and you can enter as many times as you like.

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Striped Maxi Dress, Louis Vuitton Neverfull | Black Top, Asos Graphic Pencil Skirt, Balenciaga Sorbet City Bag

If you haven't seen it already, you might want to watch my latest short video or this post may raise a few questions, haha! Thank you for all of your kind words and congratulations on the reveal post!


Here's what I wore on Sunday:

Sunglasses: gifted Rayban new Wayfarers
Necklace: House of Harlow sunburst necklace in silver and grey
Dress: Three Dots stripe maxi dress
Shoes: black slim Havaianas thongs
Bracelets: the usual plus Hermes pink clic clac
Bag: Louis Vuitton MM damier azur neverfull


Simple maxi dress for the weekend. Although I've worn this bag and dress together before, repeated the combo again on Sunday as I had to cart some paperwork around. The neverfull is a great bag for that!

This dress highlights the bump a little. I'm really glad I don't have to hide it now that I've spilled the beans! :) We wanted to keep the secret to ourselves for a while, and to have the joy of surprising our families on Christmas day. It was a really wonderful Christmas! Telling all of our friends and family was so exciting, and we were so pleased to share our happiness with them. I also thought it best to tell my boss before I posted anything online about it.


Last worn: Rayban, stripe maxi dress, Havaianas, Louis Vuitton damier Neverfull.

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Here's what I wore to work today:

Sunglasses: Rayban new Wayfarers
Necklace: Roie Designs pearl and antique gold long necklace
Top: Cotton On 'Carrie' round neck top in black
Skirt: Asos graphic print pencil skirt - maternity version (new purchase, on sale)
Shoes: Novo Carmina fuschia suede flats
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Balenciaga RH classic city in 2010 sorbet


While I've told my boss and the relevant managers know for planning reasons, I haven't shared the news with everyone else at work yet, for a handful of reasons that I won't go into. As a result, I'm minimising the bump as much as possible in my office wear, despite how pleased and happy I am to see it progress! My latest Asos sale purchases were maternity work wear like today's pencil skirt, to help with appropriate office dressing.

I'm also throwing a waterfall cardi on top while I'm in the office, instead of my usual straight line cardi. I think the drape makes a difference. When I did quietly share the news with one of my friends in the office, she confessed that she had noticed one afternoon and just thought I'd gained a little weight, so hopefully everyone who notices anything is thinking that and I can keep things under wraps for a little longer. ;)

For the immediate future, the blog will be a mix of minimising the bump for the office, and dressing as I please on the weekends. Baby will be mentioned from time to time, as it is at the point where the bump influences what I can wear, but I don't intend to turn this blog into anything other than a daily outfit blog. You can always email me or leave a comment if you want to know anything baby-specific! :)


Last worn: Rayban (see above), black top, pink suede flats, Balenciaga sorbet city. First time I've worn the pencil skirt as it's a new purchase.

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