Pinterest Told One Little Mama To!

So….all of you girls out there that have gone and gotten yourselves knocked up,
this post is for you! 🙂
And spoiler alert…there are a couple of pictures of me 9 months pregnant after Kilee’s post!
AND a link to a giveaway for a sunless tanner.
This is a LONG post, so get ready.

I have had several requests for maternity clothes posts recently,
so I called on Kilee from ONE little MOMMA to share all of her wisdom with us.
You are going to LOVE Kilee.
Look how cute she is here with her fam (and now she is preggo with one more boy on the way!)

Kilee is SUPER darling, SUPER stylish, SUPER creative, and SUPER sweet.
If you want to see some examples of why she deserves all of the above adjectives, check her out!
Click HERE to see some tips on how to find some amazing stuff at thrift stores!
Click HERE to see how she made her own flowy sleeveless cardigan.
And click HERE to see the unbelievably easy way she made her own denim vest!
LOOK HOW CUTE that denim vest is!

I totally want to be Kilee’s real-life friend! I want to go thrifting with her, and then I want her to fashion me something amazing out of nothing.

Take it away Kilee!
Share your wisdom with us!
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I’m so happy to be here guest posting with Sheaffer!
I am Kilee from ONE little MOMMA where I blog about style, DIY projects,
trend spotting, thrifting and more.
I am currently seven months pregnant and expecting my third boy in June.
When Sheaffer asked if I could work up some maternity style for PTMT, I was excited for the challenge. Being pregnant is wonderful, but it creates its own set of challenges when it comes to fashion and style. I feel like it has been a learning process for me as a fashion/lifestyle blogger during this pregnancy to stay true to my own style and find a way to dress
in what flatters my changing body.

I had a lot of fun picking a Pinterest outfit inspiration to make over into maternity style. I think this inspiration photo has easy pieces to replicate while pregnant. Denim jackets are perfect while pregnant or not and you don’t have to go buy a maternity one. My gray lace top also isn’t maternity because I bought it in a size (or two!) up. With a maternity basic tee underneath it fits great. I did buy a pair of white maternity denim, although as a mom I don’t wear them everyday. And then nude heels and a color pop clutch pull it all together. I love how pulled together this look is and that it only requires really one or two actual maternity pieces.

Top: Eddie Bauer, Jacket: Thrifted, Pants: Old Navy Maternity, Shoes: Old Navy, Clutch: Thrifted, Watch: ONE little MOMMA, Earrings: F21

I also wanted to share a few of my own maternity staples that have helped me stay true to my style and kept me comfortable during the last seven months. Hopefully these ideas can inspire you pregnant (and not!) mommas out there to add a new staple to your wardrobe.

Chic Maternity Summer Basics by onelittlemomma featuring a maxi skirt

1. Printed cropped denim- I am a huge fan of colored and printed denim whether I am pregnant or not. There are so many choices out there. One pair of these trendy pants will instantly bump your fashion score and are easy to pair with all of those basic maternity tees that we all have. My favorite during this pregnancy has been my camo pair. I recommend cropped for Spring and Summer because they don’t show too many varicose veins and it keeps things cool.

2. Denim jacket or vest- This is a closet staple no matter who you are, but I love that it is not a maternity item. Pair this with printed pants, skirts, knit dresses, or khakis. I wear my vest and my jacket to death and these won’t be out of style for a long, long time.

3. Graphic tee- I have enjoyed spicing up my maternity wardrobe with some graphic tees. You can easily find cool ones that fit in the men’s section. They work great at the beginning of prengnacy to hide your tiny bump and then if they are oversized they fit well later on too. I recently posted a tutorial for transforming any men’s tee into a maternity t-shirt. I love mine!

4. Cute hat: I am a fedora wearer and love wearing hats to accessorize with while pregnant. I often feel like a scarf adds bulk where I don’t need it while pregnant, but a hat adds a lot of character to any outfit. There are lots of cute styles out there to choose your own from.

5. Knit skirt: I love knit skirts while pregnant. Stripes are classic and you can pair this skirt with many of the other basics I listed. Try a maxi length or a midi length in both solids and prints and pair them with cute sandals! Like I said before- they too hide pregnancy legs and keep things cool in the summer.

Thanks for having me. I’d love for you to stop by ONE little MOMMA any time for some maternity style tips, short hair styling, easy clothing makeovers and more!

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THANK YOU KILEE!

First of all, you are SO HIP!

You look AMAZING and OH SO STYLISH!

And I completely agree with your thoughts on dressing while pregnant. You don’t have to sacrifice style, and not all of your pieces need to be maternity pieces!

When I was pregnant I mixed maternity pieces with non-maternity pieces all the time.
I found that jackets, cardigans, maxi skirts, and even some low wasted stretchy jeans could just be regular sizes (non-maternity). In fact, I bought a couple of maternity cardigans (shocker!) but never wore them because I just felt they were too boxy.
Pairing a regular cardigan or jacket over a pregnant belly in a maternity t-shirt is cute!
I also found that I didn’t like items where the band went all the way over the belly. It found it to be WAY too constricting. I preferred under the belly options.

So, to go along with today’s theme….

I thought it would be kinda fun to pull out a couple of pics of me preggers.

Here I am with Lisa on the left and Alli on the right.
I think I’m 9 mo pregnant in both pictures.

When I was pregnant, my entire wardrobe came from LOFT, GAP, Old Navy, and Target.

I looked at LOFT for this post, and nothing really got me excited.
And at first I had several pants and shorts from Old Navy, but when I started reading the reviews they weren’t that great (lots of “off sizing” complaints).
So, I just have a random assortment of things.

First up, maxi skirts.
HERE is a maternity maxi skirt that is striped and oh so cute.

All of the other maxi skirts pictured below aren’t maternity, but worn below the waist they could be worn well into your pregnancy as well as after your little munchkin is born! Way to stretch a dollar!

In addition to maxi skirts, a maxi dress with a denim jacket or vest is also a great look! These dresses are both maternity, but the denim jacket is just a regular ol’ denim jacket. My friend Alli (pictured above) said if she ever went to get pregnant again this would be her uniform. Because she said…and I quote…”my arms were pregnant too.” She also claims that her butt, ankles, and ear lobes were also pregnant. Silly girl! How cute does she look?!?

You can’t go wrong with some colorful cropped pants and a striped t-shirt!

And check out this selection of t-shirts from Old Navy.

I LOVE these short maxi skirts. They look comfy and cute (and cool for the summer months).

Or if you need a NICE dress for a wedding or something this summer, this is a great option HERE. I think it would be super flattering!
And a more casual option HERE.

I also pulled together some great maternity swimwear looks!

You might be one of those girls that can throw on a bikini while 7 months pregnant and ROCK IT.

I however was not one of those girls. Heck, I don’t even wear a bikini not pregnant.

One thing I found is that I didn’t want to spend a lot of money on my maternity clothes, but I did want to of course look as cute as possible. I spent relatively little money on the majority of my wardrobe, but I did shell out some $$ for some really good basic pieces that I knew I would get a lot of wear out of and feel great in! These are pieces that might be worth the extra money.

What I found to be SUPER important during my pregnancy (and several months afterwards) was my undergarments. These are some necessary essentials.
I don’t know about you ladies, but I slept in a bra or tank the last couple of months of the pregnancy as well as the first several months after Carter was born. I wanted the bra or tank to be functional and comfortable. These fit the bill.
I also loved my belly band both during and right after the pregnancy also.

And for after the baby is here, every mamma wants a fabulous diaper bag.
I got mine at the Coach outlet, and it was stylish, but it wasn’t as functional as I would have liked.
I’ve learned from my friends that I should have gone with a Petunia Pickle Bottom bag.
You can’t get any cuter, and these people know what they are doing when making a bag that “WORKS”.

And last but not least, if you’re a nursing mama, you have
got to got to GOT TO have one of THESE.

WHEW!
That was a lot of information people!
If you’ve made it to the end of the post, give yourself a pat on the back.

If you aren’t pregnant and want to see what I typically do here at Pinterest Told Me To, I would love for you to take a minute to look around!
*To see how I styled my camo pants with royal blue (and read about my FAV t-shirt), click HERE.
To see what I recently got for my birthday, click HERE.

Thanks again Kilee for all of your great tips!
Everybody make sure you go over HERE and give her some love!

And not much on sale today, but The Limited is 30% off of everything. Click HERE to shop.
Today Only.

And don’t forget to enter the giveaway for the Rodan+Fields sunless tanner HERE.

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you can find me on twitter at @simsslp

Linking Up Today with:
Get Your Pretty On
Because Shanna Said So
The Pleated Poppy

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Mix and Match Mama says

April 8, 2013 at 10:51 am

I don't like Kilee. She's waaaaay too cute to be pregnant! I mean seriously, I would have killed to look like that preggers! Killed! She is just too stinkin' cute!

Jenni says

April 8, 2013 at 11:16 am

Kilee is simply adorable and rocking pregnancy with style and grace!! And how cute and stylish were you at 9 months prego! I'm done having kids, but it amazes me how much better maternity clothes have gotten over the years and they keep getting better!
Jenni
http://www.foundinmycloset.blogspot.com

Dawn says

April 8, 2013 at 11:35 am

Oh no! This post is making me miss my baby bump! 🙂 Super cute ideas for all the mamas to be out there!!

Alison @ Get Your Pretty On says

April 8, 2013 at 12:51 pm

Kilee's pregnant cuteness is totally unfair! I wore muu-muu's and looked like I was pg with two babies, one in my belly and one in my butt! Thanks for sharing her super cute style with us. Hopping over to check out her blog!

Emily | Recently says

April 8, 2013 at 1:55 pm

All of these cute maternity outfits are making me want to be pregnant again…just kidding. 🙂

Elaine~ Honey Pie Accessories says

April 8, 2013 at 1:58 pm

I'm 6 months pregnant w/ my third girl and i'm so glad you did this post!!! I've felt like my maternity style has grown so much with each pregnancy and I finally feel that I can look cute and pregnant at the same time! I've decided that maxi skirts will be my go to since I can wear them under the belly, after the baby, and paired w/ a tank so I can nurse easily afterwards. Target has some amazing tank tops right now for $15.00. I own three of them, and I know that I can wear them after the baby is born in the hot summer months! Thanks for the post!

Kayla Janachovsky says

April 8, 2013 at 3:23 pm

Beautiful outfits! I've love for you to link up to My Style Monday. http://fashionsgreatesthits.blogspot.com/2013/04/my-style-monday_8.html

Mollie says

April 8, 2013 at 3:33 pm

I'm 7 months pregnant right now, so loved this post! I have to tell you about the Timi & Leslie diaper bags (www.timiandleslie.com). They look like regular purses but are diaper bags on the inside. I have the "Dawn" bag in taupe and get so many compliments on it from people who don't even realize it is a diaper bag.

Anonymous says

April 8, 2013 at 5:19 pm

I am 4 1/2 months pregnant and I loved this post! Thank you for giving me some ideas for some cute outfits! I have been waiting for this post…LOVED IT! 🙂

Tara G. says

April 8, 2013 at 11:54 pm

Brave lady to be pregnant and wear heels! She looks darling!

Tanya T. says

April 9, 2013 at 2:53 am

After birthing twins 6 years ago, I still look preggers….even the checker guy at Wal-Mart pointed that out to me the other day….because he said "he's good at pointing out the obvious". Oh, yeah…,that was a good day.

{Hi Sugarplum!} says

April 10, 2013 at 7:25 pm

You were so cute knocked up! And Chris was always bragging on how good you looked! Serious.

Agnes Mayer says

April 10, 2013 at 10:04 pm

Great options for pregnant women. It just shows you that you can dress nicely and fashionably even if you're pregnant!!! My favorite is the maxi skirt. Visiting from the link up. Don’t forget to link up tomorrow. Show me your favorite spring trend. HOpe you can join. I’m also doing a giveaway for a $300 gift card to gap/old navy/banana republic. Come by and enter.

Agi:)

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Dylan Moran says

April 14, 2013 at 12:46 am

I have spent an hour looking for a black/white chevron stripe skirt….do you know the brand of the first one on the top right?? HELP!!

Dylan Moran says

April 14, 2013 at 12:47 am

And btw, my name is Melissa…my son was logged into his Google email 🙂

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