♥ Red stripe maternity t-shirt: Dorothy Perkins ♥ Jeans: GapMaternity ♥ Yellow flats: Berks, Harvard Sq ♥ Gold bow headband: A|Wear ♥ Trench: GapMaternity ♥ Market basket: Oxfam Fairtrade ♥

@21 WeeksΞ Sunday errands and market runs require go-to clothes. Something comfortable and cute that you can slip on and run out the door. I’m not much of a jeans girl, but maternity-me is living in these jeans at the weekend–partially because I want to save my nicer clothes for the weekend and partially because they elastic waist is pretty damn comfortable. To keep from looking sloppy, find a maternity t-shirt with a rouched, elasticated side. It keeps the shirt slim fit with lots of room for the growing belly. Dorothy Perkins actually has a great selection of trendy and cute maternity t-shirts.

Once again I threw on my trusty trench with the sleeves rolled up and the waist cinched up to keep out the early morning chill. There is nothing better than a trench–every lady needs one, now. I love my little market basket that I found years ago from the Oxfam Fairtrade shop outside Stephen’s Green. It has served a number of different purposes over the years, but my favourite use is flea market and car boot shopping!

On the feet, my cute yellow buckle shoes that I bought on a whim from Berks in Harvard Square. I really miss that shop. They had great sales, great brands and I always found a great excuse to get a pair. These were pretty cheap (maybe around $20) and I used my post-haircut glow as an excuse for getting them. Funny thing, they never fit quite right, but my feet are growing now and they fit perfectly, just in time for spring…thanks baby!

@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.