Gigi's Gear - J Crew Japan Love tee

25 wks, 39" belly

Top (S): J Crew Japan Love tee (52460)

Sweater (S): J Crew Jackie cardigan in cerise (Other oranges here, here, here and here)

Pants (4): Old Navy maternity low-rise skinny cargo (Similar non-maternity here,

here and here)

Shoes: J Crew (Similar here, here, here and here in soft gold metallic)

Tote: Banana Republic (Similar here and here)

If you purchase this shirt, your chest may be punctuated with an orange embroidered heart in a very interesting place. I like the tee overall. I like the colors & of course the donation aspect. It's the tissue slub type, which we know is thin to begin with and prone to holes. I don't think I'll put it in the dryer. I may even handwash it since it's so lightweight. If I were pre-preg, I might size down to a XS as opposed to my usual S, though. If you want get closer to a tighter fit, I suggest sizing down one. If you want to ensure slack, get the size you take most often.

Necklace: Macy's (Similar here and here)

Anyone get the Japan Love tee?



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Gigi's Gear - Anthro's Floreat + a peacoat

I got so much wear out of this peacoat before our weather turned warmer. The top is one I purchased during last year's maternity stint. It's a bit oversized and slides around a bit, but I just wear a tank underneath.

Jacket (6): J Crew indigo pea jacket (review here)

Here's one from Land's End, same price, better return policy. And one from Motherhood for $29.99

I'm glad I didn't wait till fall to wear the pumpkin-ish cardi. It's been looking fine this spring.

20 wks

Top (8): Anthropologie Floreat 2010 (Similar here, here and here)

Cardi (S): J Crew here, bright cinnamon (Similar here and this one in cinnamon spice)

Jeans (6): trusty Old Navy maternity skinnies (Similar maternity here and non-maternity here and here)

Shoes (8): J Crew Juliet (Yellow shoes here and here)

Earrings: From Gilt (Similar here and here)

Ring: F21 (Similar here, here and here)

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Gigi's Gear - When Doves Cry

The title should really reference the Loft sweater since that has a pretty rosette. But why pass an opportunity to reference one of my music heroes, Prince!



I felt great when I put on this outfit, so happy to top it off with my rumpled J Crew jacket from SP09. G Money said that he liked the outfit, but had to go and add that the jacket had a Prince flair. It was bad timing. I was running late, per usual, but he referenced Prince so I had to stop & do the step from the video (mute speakers as it doesn't have the original song, dance sequence at 3:21- 3:40). Prince lovers know that part at the end when he howls it out.



When doves cry...baybee! Baybee! Bay-bay-baaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyaaaaaay! Oh-ooh-whoah-ooh-whoah-oohhh-oooh-ooo-o!



I wore the jacket again a day or two later. The Prince comment was repeated. Had to do the dance, although running late again. Thank gawd I still have my balance. Next time I'll hide the jacket over my arm so G Money won't notice it. Speaking of Prince (sigh) I tell you, sometimes I really miss the music & times of the 80s. I saw Janet Jackson last week. I was hoping to write about it, but haven't had time. Maybe in the future. But back to Prince. I'm saving for the Purple Circle. I plan on dropping $700 without blinking to sit there next time Prince is in town.

19 wks + 3

Jacket (4): J Crew (nothing similar but note this $100 red trench, $40 Fossil trench only in L and this $70 trench from J. Jill, fyi use BLOOM for $20 off $80 or more)

Sweater (S): Loft (Similar here, here, this drapey cardi and an option from Motherhood)

Jeans (6): Old Navy skinnies, 2010 (Similar maternity, and non-maternity here and here)

Shoes (8): J Crew patent Mary Jane spectator (Similar here, here and check Ebay)

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p.s. - J Crew's Shelby dress is now $39.99 in-store.



p.s. X 2 - Talbot's 30% off in-stores & in outlets has been extended thru today. Look for the clear, lucite bracelets from the catalog ($19 and $24), sold out online. I found one square & one round in-store yesterday. Woo hoo!



Old Navy - BOGO 50% off begins today. Gap family cardholders can use their card for an additional 20% off STUFFSAVE. Both specials are good thru 5/1. BOGO not good on clearance. If not expecting, I'd look for the racerback tank in tie-dye pattern they're calling black stripe. And the tiered gauze skirt. This year's version looks a little shorter & more doable for me (5'2") than last year's floor sweeper.



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Gigi's Gear - white tunic

A white tunic is so easy.

24 wks + 2

The scarf is the perfect camel color for me. It's a Macy's Everyday Value, which means it doesn't go on sale and coupons aren't good on it. Lots of pretty color choices and only $24.98. I've seen them in about 3 stores and in each location they were folded on display, as opposed to hanging. There's a bright, rich orange that I have stopped myself a couple of times from getting ;).

Necklace: Macy's 09 or 10 (Similar here, here, here, and here)

Scarf: Macy's Style & Co (Similar here)

Top (petite L): Old Navy linen-blend tunic (Similar here, here and here)

Cami (S): Old Navy

Jeans (6): ON maternity low-rise cargo (Similar non-maternity here, here and < here)

Shoes (8): Old Navy(Similar here, here, here and here)

I will be announcing the necklace giveaway winners later tonite. Thanks for stopping by...



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Gigi's Gear - Gap dolman maternity sweater

I'm happy to report I'm mostly keeping my same style of dress. No maternity mumus for me. We've come a long way since 60s & 70s maternity wear!

19w+1

waist = 36"

Sweater (S): Gap maternity (Similar, non-maternity here here)

Jeans (6): Old Navy skinnies, 2010 (Similar maternity and non-maternity here and here)

One surprise is that belts are comfortable and a necessity for the maternity jeans I have.

Belt (L): J Crew (Similar here and here)

Introducing a cute, pair of sensible heels. I figure I won't be able to wear my regular 3"+ this summer, but I wanted to have a heel option. Also, I don't find gray leather pumps to be common, so these really appealed to me.

Shoes: (7.5): Adrienne Vittadini (Similar here and great color choices in this one)

Bracelet: J Crew (Similar (Similar here and here)

Hope you have a good weekend...



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Gigi's Gear - More Skittles!

Another Skittles inspired outfit. The first one was here. My favorite Skittles are the ones that come in the purple packet w/the berry flavors. This, of course, is the original packet.

May: 21 wks + 2

Henley (S): J Crew (Similar here in various colors, pale yellow and maternity)

Jacket (6): J Crew indigo pea jacket (Similar here, here and maternity)

Necklace: F21 (Similar idea here and here)

Ring: J Crew 07 or 08? (Similar here)

Shoes: Target Mossimo (Similar here and here-ish)

Mother Nature finally flipped the switch & it's so much hotter now than when I wore this outfit. I'll have to keep the henley top in mind, though, because it could work with shorts. Mostly moving onto shorts, white pants and maxi dresses!



Thanks for stopping by...



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p.s. If you're shopping J Crew's MUSTHAVE for 30% off sale, I've updated a few of the links to irl pics at the top of the post.



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Gigi's Gear - forever 21 floral

Whenever I would see pregnant women walking in the sweltering heat, I'd always feel some of their pain. Or at least I'd like to think I did. I envisioned swollen feet and complete discomfort. I silently wished them well and the feeling that it would all be worth it. When I wore this it was 90 degrees. I definitely got a few looks when I took a couple breaks on mall couches. I may have looked big and uncomfortable, but I felt great. Maternity dressing has gone as well as I expected. Probably a little easier in some ways since I've been able to stay in non-maternity tops. One awesome thing is...I'm no longer worried about what size my stomach is. Well, not worried about whether it looks flat or not.

27 wks + 5

Top (L): Forever 21 (Similar here, here and here)

Shorts (4): Old Navy maternity twill shorts (Similar non-maternity here, here and here)





One thing not so fun thing is that I was in-between sizes pre-pg and am in-between sizes in maternity pants. I'm still wearing 4s or 6s. I wish I had known I'd need a 6 in these and not a 4. Oh well.





Kathy of JCAUNC Mom sent me J Crew's rose gold dangling disc necklace fo' freeeeee. I was lucky to be the 1st to see her post on it. What a sweetie! I am wearing it doubled around my neck w/J Crew's silk tie ribbon necklace. This dangling disc necklace also came in a regular gold tone.



ETA: I'm disappointed to learn that 'pregnancy brain' is real. I'd like to stay in denial, but it's getting less and less possible. I chalk it up to my thoughts being on baby to-do lists more than some temporary, inexplicable impairment. At any rate, the correct Kathy that lovingly gave me her necklace is from Two Hands Full of Daisies. Thanks again , Kathy :)

Necklace: J Crew dangling disc (Similar here, here and

here)

Necklace: J Crew silk tie (Look for something like this or this and tie some silk ribbon on it.)

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Gigi's Gear - really easy

I wore the heck out of this outfit for a couple of weeks, washing the pieces every 2 or 3x I wore them. It was so easy to put in and I like that it looks like something I'd wear pre-pg.

21 wks + 6

Tank (6): H&M 2010 - available again this year. I got a size 8 last week.(Similar here, here and here)

Pants (6): J Crew (Similar here and here)

Shoes (8): Banana Republic (Similar here, here and here)

I preferred the shirt buttoned w/the stripes peeking out below.



Chambray top (maternity S): Motherhood now $6.99 (Similar non-maternity here, here and here)

Necklace: J Crew trap glass (Similar here, here and this red one)

ETA: I found another outfit w/the same tops, different necklace, bottom & shoes:

Necklace: J Crew pearl twisted hammmock necklace (Similar here and here)

Pants (4): Old Navy maternity cords

Shoes (8): J Crew Juliet serengeti (In the same vibe here, here and here)

I'm listening to Soundscapes on Comcast and heard the most beautiful song. It made me stop what I was doing to take it in. Mars Lasar's Rapture. Um, not at all like the one that didn't happen last month. (slaps knee)





Also, I've been to a couple of Targets in the past few days and I noticed that the Calypso St. Barth's collection is marked down. Irl pics in this post and links to other blogger irl pics.





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Gigi's Gear - tribal in the storm

They said a storm was going to batter our coast by 5pm this past Friday. Of course it didn't happen at the forecasted time. We did see some rain yesterday, so I had to bust out the trench. I knew it would rain at least once in May, which it did. I'm really surprised to be seeing rain in June.

26 wks + 1

Necklace: not sure (I also have this F21 one)

Top (S): Forever 21 tribal top (Other options here, here and here)

I could've gone with a medium in the top to ensure that I can wear it over the next couple months, but I thought it would be a little big. I'm happy with the S. The print looks funny if it's not positioned exactly level, but that doesn't bother me either.

Shoes (7.5): These are my non-kick ass shoes for damp weather, when I don't need my Sportos. They're a little ug, but I've decided to keep them.

Coat (PS): Banana Republic (This year's version here. Use BRGET30 for 30% off thru today, 6/5)

If you don't have a trench, I highly recommend one. They're good over casual wear, business attire and I would wear it over some dressier options, as well. I think you can't miss with tan but black would be an excellent alternative.

Raincoats & Trenchcoats by Ralph Lauren

Raincoats & Trenchcoats by MICHAEL Michael Kors

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