my guy + other awesomeness

| on him |  pants: urban outfitters // linen shirt: old navy // sneakers: target

Yup - turned the tables on my handsome man and took some pics of him! (man-o-man is he good lookin'!!!) Excited to be included in Much Love Illy's series, The Guy Behind the Camera. Check out our feature here.

Also, wanted to share some super fun FUN news that came out this week!  You might have seen it around the web -- I'm talking about #blogABLE!  A trip to Ethiopia w/ The Mocha Club & Live FashionABLE.  They've got a great team & though I'd love to join them in person (I'll be 8 months pregnant), I'll be joining the team in August as the "virtual traveler" - keeping you posted on their trip from here in the states.  Check out the faces below and get to know them.  I have a feeling that this trip is going to mean huge things!

Emily Maynard ||  Design for Mankind  ||  Eat Live Run  ||  Whats Gabby Cooking  ||  Professionista  ||  Ellie Holcomb

The Tiny Twig  ||  Flower Patch Farm Girl  ||  La la Lovely Things  ||  Mocha Club  ||  live fashionABLE

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And one more small announcement:

I've re-opened my instagram "shop my closet" sale -- adding in a few maternity pieces + lower prices on existing items from my last sale.  Check out what's available here.  

secret garden

maternity dress: ASOS // sandals: stockholm // hat: world market (similar) // clutch: hobo

baby bump: 22 weeks

I don't know what took me so long to finally order something from ASOS.  I've been eyeing things on there for forever, plus most everything is decently priced.  It was my need of a maternity bathing suit + the realization that shipping is free both ways that finally caused me to pull the trigger.  If you haven't yet -- check them out!  With return shipping, you've really got nothing to loose!

I felt a little "risky" when I ordered this dress.  Most fashion advice for pregnant people is to stay away from floral.  Especially after this outfit choice of pregnant Kim Kardashian!  eeks.  and perhaps I resemble her in this dress, maybe I don't -- but I say, whatever you want to wear when you are pregnant... wear it!! And that goes for Kim K. too!  If she felt hot rocking that floral dress and gloves than more power to her!  If you wear what makes you feel good then you will treat yourself better and your baby will be healthier for it.  

That's my opinion! What says you?

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Linking up w/ Because Shanna Said So, The Pleated Poppy, Dear Abby Leigh, & Style Elixir with this post!

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Summer Style Series

Oh golly golly -- when it comes to seasons, do y'all agree that Summer has some heck-a-fun fashion?  So many different ways to enjoy the season's style.  From neons to neutrals and solids to florals and everything inbetween, there is room for all of it in the name of Summer Style.  Agree?

One of my favorite summer staples is the Maxi.  Obviously... i'm pregnant so I'm a bit biased as this is usually an item I can wear non-maternity.  But this style dress really is most versatile and can be rocked on any body type & dressed up or down with heels or flat, with a denim jacket or cardigan, add a floppy hat... endless possibilities!  Another bonus: maxis are super chic and modest all at once.  If you don't have at least one in your wardrobe my opinion would be that you need to jump on that stat.  

And what are y'all thinking about neutrals?  I think it's super classy & even though it doesn't jump out at you like bright colors and prints, it is still so eye catching!

Thoughts?  What are you favorite seasonal trends?

This post marks the beginning of a semi regular series for the summer.  If you would like to contribute a style or outfit post to be a part of the series, I'd love to feature some fashionista bloggers throughout the summer.  Let me know if you would be interested in the comments below.

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*this post is sponsored by Simons. all opinions are my own.  all images above via simons.  

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