26 Weeks

Dress // Shoes 

This is one ridiculously easy to wear outfit, which is probably why I bought this Gap dress in two different shades of blue. It's not Maternity but certainly stretches to accommodate the bump. The first one I bought in navy on sale for around $21 and I thought that was a good deal. The one you see here I found in store marked down to $19 with an extra 40% off. When I brought it up to the register it rang up $7!! I'm not sure what kind of math Gap is doing but I'm not going to argue with a $7 dress!

Also I should mention that although this post is titled 26 weeks, I am actually 27 weeks currently, and the photos were taken in my 25th! Life has just been so crazy traveling for the last two weeks, it's been near impossible to get a post up.

The pregnancy update itself is almost too lackluster to share. She's still healthy, but man am I NOT! I'm still sick, still nauseous, still throwing up, still bad heartburn and I've also developed a fun new symptom. Apparently I have carpal tunnel now which makes me feel like an old lady who cant open jars or control a hair brush. The doctor says the pain can minimized by wrist splints. Fun stuff, huh? I feel like I'm in the running for the award of worst pregnancy of all the people I know, but I really don't want to win this contest. Let's just hope she throws me a bone and gives me either an easy delivery or a good temperament. For her sake she better be a sweet heart, because mama didn't teach inner city kids for 11 years and not learn a few tricks. She has to deal with ME on the outside! 

Asos Checkered Midi Pencil Skirt

Jean Jacket: Gap (similar comfy option) // Tie neck Blouse: Zara // Skirt: ASOS (on sale now) // Bag: Rebecca Minkoff c/o Shopbop // Heels: Ann Taylor (similar)// Sunglasses: Forever 21

Fall Layering

Target heels // Nordstrom Rack skirt and sweater // H&M scarf // eBay tassel necklace // Urban Outfitters fedora // NYX "Bloddy Mary" matte lipstick // Gap jean jacket.

The best part of fall is that you can wear a million layers. When building an outfit, you can start with a simple skirt and then who knows where you will end. With an abundance of scarves, light jackets and hats to choose from, it is no doubt my favorite season to dress for.

Speaking of layers, This Gap jacket is probably the most perfect color and fit of any jean jacket I've ever tried. I highly recommend it!

My new neighborhood Nordstrom Rack in South Loop has been amazing with it's clearance section! I found this sweater for $12 bucks and my girlfriend even found a Milly dress for $140! Unheard of!. I also scored this slim midi skirt. It's length offsets the slim silhouette and makes it feel more appropriate for me to wear to school.

Transition Into Fall

J. Crew dress // Coach Nicola loafers  (I've got my eye one these)// Akira Hat (my personal favorite here) // NYX lipstick // Gap jean jacket // J. Crew bow scarf (old) // Earrings

Since summer was such a huge bummer, I'm feeling sad that I barely got to wear some of my super summery pieces. Here is an outfit I put together in efforts to incorporate the colors and textures of summer in a look made for fall.

Labor Day Sales

Hot Pink Style has a whole new look, and I'm so excited for you to finally see it! Thanks for being patient while it was getting a facelift.

What better way to introduce its new look than with some great sales! Here's a round-up of my favorite Labor Day sales and items I'm loving from the sites below! So help me celebrate the new and improved Hot Pink Style and treat yourself to some online shopping. You know you want to!

1 Loft // 2  Gap // 3 Boohoo purse, white shoes, black shoes, blue floral skirt // 4 Eshakti // 5 Baublebar Pearl 360 earrings, gold ear jackets // 6 Nasty Gal // 7 C Wonder box and sweater // 8 Target jeans and quilted shoes

Target: Buy one-get-one 50% off on women's clothing shoes and accessories. 25% off home goods

C.Wonder: Get Prepped For Fall with 30% Off Full Price Items.

Boohoo: Get Free Shipping on all US Orders! // Code: LABORDAY14. Offer ends 9/1/14.

Nasty Gal: Pretty much the only good thing about summer ending. 30% off, 50% off, 60% off.

LOFT: 50% off Select Full Price Styles and 50% off Sale Styles.

Baublebar: Labor Day Sale! Jewelry Styles Starting at 50% Off! Now - 9/1

Old Navy: 40% off entire store! Valid 8/29 - 9/1

Gap: 40% off everything site-wide till 9-1

Nordstrom: Clearance sale. 40% off through 9-7.

Cobalt Flare

Seeing these pictures from when school was still in session made me think just where is this dress now? I haven't seen it in awhile which lead me to realizing it, and I'm guessing many other items, are still at the dry cleaner. My summer wardrobe requires pretty much zero dry cleaning. And since I don't really drive during the summer I guess I won't be seeing this dress for some time. Too bad, I think it would be great for the upcoming wedding we are attending this weekend. 

These flats I saw on a shop girl at Anthropologie and had to know where they were from. Surprisingly enough they were from Amazon for around $20. Naturally, flats are the easiest option when running around my classroom so these were a great buy that will get a lot of wear when school is back in session.

You've also seen this necklace this week on this post, but did you know it's less than ten bucks? That's right! Click here to get your own.

Have a lovely weekend and thanks for stopping by.

Dress: Gap (sold out but similar style here love this one too) // Shoes: Amazon // Nails: Bikini So Teeny and Truth or Flare // Necklace: eBay

Gap Fit and Flare Dress

If this look doesn't scream teacher I don't know what does! A fit and flare dress in such a pretty shade of cobalt paired with a J. Crew plaid button down makes this spring dress wearable while it's still pretty chilly out. Tights don't hurt the situation either even though I wish they weren't necessary still.

Dress: Gap // Shirt and necklace (look alike on super sale): J. Crew // Tights: DKNY // Heels: Forever 21 (cute option here) // Lips: YSL

Keep it Simple

Silver heels can really dress up a fairly simple outfit and make it a little more special. Even if it is just for the middle of the school week. And hey, it was even kind of warm that day so my bare ankles made an appearance! 

Shoes: Dillards (similar)

Pants: J. Crew

Sweater: Gap

Watch: La Mer Collections (customized by me here)

Necklace: H&M

Bag: Sam Edelman (similar)

Windy Camo

Some days are just too cold and windy to take pictures outside. But I'm no quitter, so here's the best that came from this windy shoot!

Sweater: Target

Blouse: J. Crew Factory

Camo Pants: Gap

Pink Necklace: Sparkle and Sophistication's "Hot Pink Style" necklace

Gold Tassel necklace: Sole Society

Shoes: Me Too bow flats (old from Nordstrom but very similar here)
Lips: Revlon Matte Balm stick in Striking

Hot Pink Valentine

It's not hard for me to put together an Valentine's Day outfit. I own enough pink clothing to clothe a sorority house!

I grabbed all my favorite pink and red items and threw them all together. Turns out this isn't far from something I would wear on any other day! In fact, my husband didn't even realize it was my Valentine outfit for this post till I told him. Clearly not one to shy away from color.

Have a day filled with love and lots of hot pink!

Coat: J. Crew

Pants: Forever 21

Boots: Hunter Boots (love these super-light, packable, roll-up-and-go Hunters I got for Christmas!)
Tee: Gap (sold out online but found for $7 in the clearance section Tuesday night!)
Necklace: eBay
Lips: Nars "Yu"
Purse: Kate Spade "Gold Coast Ginnie"