Better Than Most...Not as Good as Some: Styling Myself

It must be because I am pregnant and can't fit into anything or justify any clothes purchases I am obsessing on what cannot be "fashion." It is my thing of the moment. I am browsing fashion magazines, blogs, websites, etc. And tuning in to Project Runway the ever annoying Rachel Zoe (I die!) and enjoying every minute of it.

I keep telling myself this is all for AFTER early December when I am no longer pregnant and I start my quest for being in the "best shape of my life." We'll see about that. I don't think I truly am realizing that I likely won't have much time to work out and where the heck am I going to wear these new ensembles? I am going to nurse so I won't be able to leave baby for over an hour or two -- much less don a new leather jacket and sassy strappy heels. Oh well, I can dream.

One thing I could do is style my pregnant self for my upcoming High School Reunion. Yep, I will be 7,5 months pregnant at the event (and 8 months because I have 2 to attend having attended 2 high schools. I would have opted for just one but my BF from elementary school is flying cross country and wants me to attend the one I would have skipped.)

So, while others seek to be in great shape I am just trying to drape my belly well and look as hot as pregnant can be. And yes, this is my fricking 20 year reunion. I try not to mention it because it makes my fear of aging self just cringe. But, yes -- it is 20 years. This Mama is a spry 37 years old.

In the spirit of the fashion blogs I have found (and appreciate that give you links to purchase the items they feature) I will do the same -- just to make myself feel like the fashionista I am pretending to be. I did decide to go all black without a splash of color as I was planning. I think All Black is a pregnant gals friend.

Simple Black Dress (OK, no link for this one and not actual pic. I took a maternity dress I had from last pregnancy and had it altered a bit -- shorter to make it sassier. This is a close approximation -- mine is a bit shorter - just above knee.)