Mommy Outfits: Jeggings

So let's talk about ma baby pooch.

I gained exactly 26 pounds while I was pregnant. Designated a high risk pregnancy due to my "advanced maternal age," I was determined to stay on the lower end of the healthy weight gain range.

Plus, blech, I was already a good 10 lbs heavier than I like to be when I got pregnant. AND I heard over and over again that staying active would make my labor and recovery easier. A huge incentive to not pork out for someone terrified of birthing babies out of her lady parts.

And I do believe the months of healthy eating and particularly the exercise (walking and swimming) during the last weeks of my pregnancy paid off: I was *only* in active labor for 9ish hours and it took me less than 8 weeks to lose the weight I gained.



But even though the number on the scale is the same as before baby, my middle looks totally different. My stomach has never been my strong suit (Me gustan carbs too much) but now it's definitely the weakest link. And this old girl's formerly best feature, ma legs, are now thicker in a way that seems irreversibly motherly. Thanks Mini me!

Given these two delightful developments none of my pants fit quite right.  Enter jeggings to the rescue.  They were my go to when I was pregnant and they are again when I have a newborn. I am not ashamed. I figure they are like yoga pants but with a little bit more style...though I am starting to get into the athletic mom look...minus the working out part.

My fave new leggings are from Nordstrom.




They are SUPER comfortable, have some moto texture to make them look like jeans and a thick waistband to hold all my mess in.



I bought them in oxblood, black AND grey to see me thru the fall.  I'm going to pretend I look as good in leggings post baby as Gwen did preggo. Sigh.

Today I wore them with a long dark gray tank from Tarjay, a hippie dippy bed jacket from Hardwear to hide the muffin man middle and monochrome Loeffler Randall scalloped flats to lengthen the gams.

I give the outfit a solid B for Breastfeeding Badass. But my baby wins today in her panda top. 

Looks cuuuute from every angle.



She's worth the jelly belly...most days ;)

Fashion Diary: Puffer Vest

The Outfit

Forever 21 tshirt and jacket

Banana Republic vest

H&M jeggings

The Accessories

Steven boots

Chanel bag and earrings

Forever 21 bracelet

The Grade

Pass

The Commentary

Wonderfully unproductive day followed by a quiet night at home with my boo. Only left the house for a few minutes. Snowed in Hollywood. Coincidence? I think not.

Threw on army green and my new rainy weather go-to black vest. Inspired by all the fabulouso layered looks I've been peeping lately. Added the wayfarers and red lips to give a little Joanna Hillman.

Decided to pull the boots up over my knees today. Usually wear them folded over well below the knee. They really aren't meant to be worn thigh high though. The boot hits right at the beginning of my rather formidable quads. Kinda looks like my thighs are getting strangled.  

Too Kim.

Not enough Taylor.

The Inspiration

Fashion Diary: Burberry Trench, Boots and Louis Vuitton Neverfull

The Outfit

Tucker blouse

H&M jeggings

Vintage Burberry trenchcoat

The Accessories

BCBG boots

Alpaca scarf

Marc by Marc Jacobs necklace

Chanel earrings

Louis Vuitton purse

The Grade

Pass

The Commentary

Threat of rain today. BCBG boots to the rescue. Per usual.

Wanted a pop of spring to make my day and outfit less dreary. Enter a little Tucker sunshine. Loving the pops of yellow for Fall 2011 at Jason Wu and Victoria Beckham---two of my favorite NYFW collections. Today I paired the chunk black scarf with the yellow for a Proenza Schouler like contrast. Very bumblebee chic

The trench came next. OBSESSED with the leather arms on the Burberry trench of the moment. Until I get a couple thousand to blow on that trench, I'll have to settle for my old little resale find.  Love how the two plaids work together in this outfit.

Final touch of luxe: the LV tote.

The Inspiration

Olivia Palermo for Tibi Spring 2011

Jason Wu Fall 2011

Victoria Beckham Fall 2011

Proenza Schouler Spring 2011

Fashion Diary: What to Wear in LA Rain

The Outfit

H&M jeggings

Forever 21 top and sweater

Target trench

The Accessories

BCBG boots

Dior belt

Marc Jacobs necklace and purse

Thomas Wylde skull scarf

The Grade

Pass

The Commentary

Rain today after summer-like weather. Horror.

I've taken to wearing some kind of boot every time water comes out of the sky. Minimizes the chances that I fall down and break a hip.

Paired them with the striped top and the printed trench and leggings.

A neutral bag with a little flair

And my favorite necklace and lip color.

The Commentary,

2011 Fashion Diary Day 8: Inspired by Emmanuelle Alt

The Outfit
Forever 21 tee
H&M jeggings
Zara blazer
Vintage coat (not pictured)

The Accessories
Marc by Marc Jacobs zipper necklace
Steve Madden boots
Louis Vuitton tote
Karen Walker sunglasses
Thomas Wylde scarf (on purse)
H&M thin belt (not pictured)
Fashion District gold cuff

The Grade
B-

The Commentary

Last day in Vegas. Hit the outlets and H&M in the a.m. before heading to the airport and home to my sweetheart.

Started with my go-to winter travel staples: leggings and boots. Then added the shredded Balmain knock-off tee and blazer.  Easy and comf but still pulled together outfit for the plane.

Also a poor woman's version of Emmanuelle Alt, French Vogue's new editor. No one does pants, a tee and a jacket quite like her.

The Inspiration

p.s. This is one of my all time favorite pictures of last year.  Long live Carine.
But I think Emmanuelle is going to be amazing.