Friday Five

Happy Halloween Eve. I don't know about you but I am looking forward to a weekend full of adorable trick or treaters and a cold glass of apple cider. Let's get Friday started off right with a quick roundup of a few favorite things this Friday.

{One} Genius Ikea Hack. We have been planning a trip to Ikea for months (yes, months). Finally we are headed to Charlotte tomorrow to grab some pieces to fill baby girl's room and out home office. I was surprised to find these beautiful overlays on Instagram that you can use to dress up Ikea's plain dressers. They are relatively affordable and can make a huge impact.

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{Two} Halloween Costumes. Neither Joe or I are big Halloween fans. However, that does not keep us from dressing up the pup. I snagged Charlie this adorable Ewock costume on Amazon. Since he already looks like a teddy bear I thought an Ewock was not a fat stretch. The trick will be making sure he keeps it on!

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{Three} Sweet Baby Girl Clothes. Oh boy, Etsy is the place to shop for adorable and affordable outfits. I am trying to limit my clothing purchases for little one as I know we will get a ton as gifts in the coming months. That does not keep me from browsing away though! If your looking for an adorable baby gift- go to etsy! 

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{Four} Give Grace Campaign. Scarlet & Gold has started a campaign in order to raise money to help with the cost associated with the journey of building a family and the struggles with infertility. 100% of the profits will go to fund IVF treatment and doctor bills for their co-founder Megan and her husband Blake. You can read all about the campaign here.

{Five} Christmas Cheer. Let's be real, Christmas is less than two months away and you have been secretly planning your Christmas as well. In order to not procrastinate this year, I have already scheduled our Christmas photos and narrowed our Christmas cards down to two different styles. Next step is planning what to get everyone! I love the idea of dressing up packages but never have the creativity. I think these would look adorable as To/From cards under the tree. 

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Top Petite Stores

Today I am popping in to share a few tried and true fashion favorites. Being 5'2" I find a lot of tops and pants to be a inch too long. If I really like an item I will pay to get it altered. However, I typically find myself shopping in petites to avoid a trip to the seamstress. 

Ann Taylor Loft
Let's start off with my all time favorite Petite store, Loft. This is my go-to for trendy pants, skirts and dresses. I love them especially for casual work wear. In regards to longevity, I find that the pants hold up their shape for much longer than the pants. I have a jacket from Loft that has lasted 6 winters. Always, always wait for a sale. I have rarely paid full price for anything from Loft as they hold sales so frequently.

Nordstrom
My favorite way to shop at Nordstrom is online. Their tanks by Halogen are my favorite. I hate having tanks that could be worn as a dress instead of a top because the length is too long. The petite shop online has the cutest selection of dresses and tops for church or work.

Banana Republic
When looking for suits or formal wear Banana Republic is my staple do to. They have great cuts on dress pants and suit jackets made just for petites. I love that their style is classic and don't mind paying more for items that I know will hang in my closet for the next 10 years. No joke, I have an amazing Banana Republic top that I bought 10 years ago that still looks brand new,

An honorable mention goes to Anthropologie as they have really expanded their petite selection. I also find their quirky styles to transcend trends.

I would love to hear- what are your favorite stores? I always love hearing where others enjoy shopping. 

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Pregnancy | Week 21

Size of Baby: The size of a pomegranate. She weighs 12 oz. 

Gender: Sweet, sweet baby girl! 

Weight Gain: Up 12 pounds. Woah baby. 

Maternity Clothes: I find that maternity clothes are 100% more flattering than trying to squeeze into my regular tops and pants. 

Nursery: Crib has been ordered and is on it's way to the house. We are headed to IKEA this weekend to pick up a dresser and a few other home items. 

Movement: Joe was able to feel her kick for the first time this weekend. I love falling asleep with her little flutters and kicks. 

Symptoms: Exhaustion. We spent Saturday at the state fair with friends and by the end of the day I felt like I had ran a marathon. My hips have started hurting later in the day as well. I have had some bad calf cramps at night. 

Sleep: Waking up a lot at night to change positions. 

Cravings: Loving bananas lately which I hope helps with the muscle cramps. 

What I Miss: Pepperoni, Salami & prosciutto

Exercise: I really, really, really struggled with workouts this week. I only got in one Pure Barre class. My aim this week is to get in my normal 5 classes. 

Best Moments: Ordering the crib in preparation for baby girl. 

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