@23 WeeksΞ Isn’t this cardigan amazing. I found it at Dublin Flea for only €11. Remember? I’m really feeling bright colours lately, maybe it’s wishful thinking for bright days outside. I really like how the all black outfit makes the coral pop. I also love how figure hugging this outfit is to really show off the bump.

I had a meeting on this day, so I wanted to wear my glasses to smarten me up. Just kidding, there was something about the silhouette that called for my hair slicked back with glasses. I’m also wearing one of my favourite necklaces given to me by my former colleagues in Boston. It’s a tiny reminder of a great place to work, I like to wear it when I’m about to embark on a particularly challenging day.

I should add that my lippy is my very most favourite (and matching) Clinique Colour Surge Butter Shine Lipstick in Ambrosia.

@20 WeeksΞ Proof positive that you don’t always need to wear maternity clothes when you’re pregnant. Of course, it all depends on your own personal body shape. I’m pretty small up top and have super narrow shoulders so must of my looser and longer tops still fit through the 5th month. In fact, this top is a child’s! (Here I am wearing it last summer)

This is one of my favourite outfits because it reminds me of home and has lovely bright colours. It’s probably pretty cheesy, but I wore it to my 20 week scan because I’m definitely going to raise this little guy to love his Tex-Mex roots–one delicious taco at a time!

Now a quick note about maternity jeans. They are great and really help your maternity wardrobe expand. As you’re buying things focus on basics and make fair use of everything you have that still fits. I recommend getting jeans with the large over-belly panel. They are ultimately more comfortable and will last longer as you grow and grow. The only downside is that you’ll see the dark panel under light tops, so make sure you invest in some tanks to wear under everything.

If you like this look but won’t be in Market Square anytime soon, there’s a cute embroidered tunic at H&M in the garden collection for €9.95 and keep your eye out for the obligatory hippie festival wear coming out soon.

♥ Embroidered Tunic: Thrifted from Enable Georges St, Originally Topshop ♥ Black Cardigan: Penneys ♥ Black Leggings: Gap ♥ Raspberry Chucks: Urban Outfitters Bargain Basement, Harvard Square (4 yrs ago) ♥ Minty Shades: H&M

@17 Weeks Ξ So far, the beginning of the 2nd trimester is a mixed bag of maternity and non maternity clothes. I have tiny shoulders and haven’t grown too much above the waist, so I cans still get away with a lot of tops and dresses. This outfit is one of my favourites (found the tunic on my birthday), but I’m sad to report that the tunic won’t make a return after 19 weeks.

I can’t sing the praises of a great pair of leggings enough. These Gap ones are thick, soft, stretchy and held up on our week long holiday (worn almost every day) without getting saggy knee. Perfect!

By the way, this pic is in Chinatown, SF waiting for a bus to take us to Nick’s Crispy Tacos. Probably one of the most unusually delicious dining experiences I’ve ever had. The food in San Francisco is delicious! This baby definitely takes after its Texan mom and has a taste for Mexican food and guac….mmmm.

It’s always nice to have a little piece of home and reminds me of the easy Mexican tunics my mom would throw on en route to the pool on swealtering summer days. Other highlights of the outfit are ridiculously comfortable tan leather peep-toe wedges from Schuh.

Top: A stall in Market Square, San Antonio TX

Sweater: H&M

Jeans: Converse for Target

Shoes: Schuh

Earrings: Intstant Vintage, Bath

Bangle: Funky Munky, Grafton St Dublin