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WIWW: 33 weeks and oxfords

May 7, 2014 | Leave a Comment

I’d like to take credit for this look, but I totally ripped it off from the Gap. It’s true and I make no apologies. The less I have to think these days, the better – for everyone involved. So when I saw this look on the Gap’s website, I ordered the dress during a 40% off sale and purchased some oxfords (which I had been wanting anyway) on Amazon with a birthday gift card for only $20 (beats the $60 price tag for the Gap version).

And the resulting look was pretty much what I had hoped for (though you never think you look as cute as the model, but oh well).

Maternity dress and oxfords | TheMombot.com

I love this dress because it is ridiculously comfortable. The gray skirt is made from a sort of sweatshirt material and the top is extremely soft cotton. Many days I have wanted to curl up and just take a nap in it. I justified the purchase knowing that I would most likely wear this several days a week (don’t judge me) during these last couple of months of pregnancy, and I was right. A practical purchase is a good purchase.

Maternity dress and oxfords | TheMombot.com
Maternity dress and oxfords | TheMombot.com
Dress: Gap  |  Oxfords: Ollio Womens Loafers Faux-Suede Wingtip Oxfords  |  Glasses: Forever21
Maternity dress and oxfords | TheMombot.com

I am loving my new oxfords; especially because my feet are swelling a lot lately and ballet flats no longer fit. I haven’t been able to reach my toes for a few weeks now and I haven’t gotten to a nail salon, so sandals are NOT an option until I fix up my toenails. So I’ve basically been donning these little guys every other day. The bonus is they go with just about everything. They kind of make my feet sweat, but that is TMI and can be remedied with some insoles or little socks.

Do you ever rip off looks from stores? Tell me I’m not the only one.

 

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy’s What I Wore Wednesday

 

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I get it. It's a little weird. But the girls I've I get it. It's a little weird.
But the girls I've seen do it best, look adorable.

I think it looks best with an oversized tee or sweatshirt, tennies or slides, and a small crossbody bag.

You can't argue with comfort.

For the record, these are women's sleep shorts that I've had a couple of years from Old Navy. If you buy actual men's boxers, you might consider sewing up the pee pocket 😜

Don't spend a lot on this trend; these shorts are made from the thinnest of fabric and shouldn't cost much. Don't be fooled by a retailer that wants you to spend just because it's trendy.

But if you see some cute boxers and want to give it a go - then do! Bonus - if/when the trend ends, you'll have pajamas on the ready 👏

It's solid weekend wear, but I'm not going out to dinner in it...

#boxershortsforgirls #boxershort #ootd #womensfashion #styleinspiration
Another project down in my son's room! I knew I w Another project down in my son's room!

I knew I wanted some sort of built-in feature in this bedroom, but it was hard to figure out what, because we turned it into an active space where he could run and play and needed a lot of room.

So I settled on a built-in bookcase with the slatted design feature, which I'm in love with!

The best part about it is that if he ever decides to upgrade his bed, the space will also accommodate a full or queen size bed going in the opposite direction. It adds so much interest to this room and hopefully will be here for a long time!

One of the things I love most about DIY projects is figuring out how to make something - it's like a giant puzzle. I saw photos of these slotted wall room dividers on Pinterest and just figured it out as I went. All in all, I had very few hiccups and it only took me a few hours to put together. I think I only cursed once?!? And so I call that an extreme DIY win...

Now that the sports wall, the climbing wall, and the built-in feature are complete, the last thing to do in here is some additional painting. I'm thinking of using a contrasting blue color for the closet doors and back side of the built-in, and perhaps trimming out the window with it as well. Then I need to switch out the light for a fan and this.room.is done 🙌

Details: I used two IKEA billy bookshelves, screwed together and secured to the wall. Then wrapped them in white oak plywood. I ripped down 2x4s into 1.5x1.5" square dowels (heavily sanded!) and used pocket holes on the back side of each to secure to the bookshelf and the 1x4 in the ceiling. It's very sturdy!

Go back in my reels to see the other projects from this room! 

#diy #boysroom #roomrenovation #roomrefresh #kidsrooms #climbingwall #soccerbedroom #builtins #bedroomredo #girlswhobuild
This climbing wall took half a day and cost under This climbing wall took half a day and cost under $100!

We are lucky enough to have 13' ceilings in our bedrooms, so a climbing wall seemed to make sense in my son's room as we worked on the remodel.

He is a super active kid with #ADHD, so his room redo has involved lots of activity spaces! Go back in my reels to see past projects and follow to see me finish this up!

#diy #roomrenovation #roomrefresh #kidsrooms #climbingwall #soccerbedroom
Another to-do checked off my list for spring break Another to-do checked off my list for spring break room makeover!

I added very subtle striping to the wall to mimic a soccer field and keep things classy. ⚽

Stick around to see the next project - a climbing wall!

(And go back in my reels to see the sports wall)

#roommakeover #soccer #kidsroom

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