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Hello lovelies! Today's Chic for Cheap challenge is an extra special one, as it has come at the request of my little sister Morielle (how adorable of her to ask). As a young mom with an almost 1 year old and a very pregnant belly to contend with, she is looking for items that are budget-friendly, cute, comfortable and also warm enough for the coming months (her final months of this pregnancy). She is also hoping for a few ideas on what to wear with these sweet boots that she recently picked up from Target. I must admit that I'm not an expert when it comes to maternity wear (it's been almost 12 years since I had my daughter and styles have changed a lot in that time - for the better thankfully), but I do know my sister pretty well (she's laid-back, classy and always beautiful), so I'm hoping these picks will work for her.
I decided to focus on finding pieces from shops that I know she already frequents (who needs the stress of figuring out sizing for a heap of new stores when you're pregnant)...hence the very large assortment of items from Gap + Old Navy (eep). Plus they are making some really cute things that look perfect for this challenge, so it is a win, win!
This time of year, layering is the key to feeling comfortable and it gives you a lot of options to work with. For instance this sweet dress would look just as good now with sandals and a cute ponytail (when the days are still a tiny bit warm) as it would with leggings, boots or flats and a cardigan (for cooler nights). Add color to the neutral palette with a pretty scarf (my sister has a beautiful one that she got in Europe that will be perfect) or a simple pair of earrings (nothing too long and dangly that will cause unwanted attention from a little one-year-old). A lot of people steer clear of mixing brown and black together, but I think it can look really nice when done well...and the truth is that if you feel great in what you are wearing you will look fabulous, no matter what color you are wearing. I hope you like my picks Morielle! I love you! xo Ez
- Tiered Cowl-Neck Shirt (more colors available) - Old Navy | $16.50
- Full Panel Skinny Jeans - Old Navy | $36.50
- Shawl-Collar Cardigan - Old Navy | $35.00
- Low-Rise Denim Pencil Skirt - Old Navy | $26.50
- Drop-waist Ponte Dress - Gap | $49.99
- Antique Jeweled Drop Earrings - Charlotte Russe | $7.50
- Solid Leggings - Gap | $19.50
- Karima Leather Boots - Target | $49.99 (already owned)
- Grosgrain Ribbon Mocs - American Eagle | $39.50
- Chunky Knit Beret - Forever 21 | $6.80
- Chunky Woven Beret - Forever 21 | $5.50