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bump style + bright leaves

October 19, 2016

You guys know I couldn’t escape to my beautiful home state without sneaking in a mini photo shoot to show off my bump style, right? We drove by this gorgeous wall of turning leaves and I couldn’t resist hopping out of the car and posing. 🙂

I swear, the babe has grown SO much in the last couple of weeks. I’m feeling her move a lot now, and I can’t think of a better feeling in the whole entire world.  My bump style this pregnancy has been all about layering – my go-to maternity tees with a non-maternity little something over them. So easy and comfortable.

Military is like leopard – it’s a non-neutral neutral (I just made up that phrase, but it makes sense….right?). I have been LIVING in this jacket since I scooped it up. It covers the tush (which is a necessity these days) and pairs perfectly with just about anything.

I’ve linked my favorite military/utility/field jackets in the widget below. (And you don’t have to spend a fortune. Check out this one that’s only $40! So CUTE.)

And you guys! Nothing says a weekend away from the kids like a SMALL crossbody handbag, amiright??! This is the only bag I brought on the trip, and it was exhilarating. It was like I was free. Like I could fly. It was simply amazing…

But then I had to get home to my girl because I missed her with all of my being.

Oh, motherhood. You sure are funny.

XO

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Bump style: tee, army jacket, leggings, crossbody, sneakers

Bump style: tee, army jacket, leggings, crossbody, sneakers
Bump style: tee, army jacket, leggings, crossbody, sneakers
Bump style: tee, army jacket, leggings, crossbody, sneakers

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  1. Candy Kage says: October 19, 2016 at 7:22 am

    Great looking jacket and yes a cross body purse is a must have to free up the hands.

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  2. Ruthie says: October 19, 2016 at 8:05 am

    This is the cutest Fall look!! Great bump style! You look amazing!!

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  3. Amy Scott says: October 19, 2016 at 8:19 am

    I totally agree with you on the non-neutral neutral! It seems to go with EVERYTHING 🙂 You’re my go-to comfy maternity style inspo!

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  4. Lee Anne says: October 19, 2016 at 9:20 am

    These photos are so Fall-dreamy! I love your look here, comfortable and chic!

    XO
    Lee Anne
    http://www.lifebylee.com

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  5. Lisa | The Merry Momma says: October 19, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    So cute! I totally agree with the layering of maternity tanks/tees with non-maternity pieces over them. I did that all the time with my first one when I was pregnant over fall & winter. It was cheaper than buying lots of maternity clothes, and I still got to wear my cute non-maternity cardigans and jackets!

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  6. Samantha @ Momma Wants Java says: October 19, 2016 at 2:09 pm

    You look adorable and I love your bump! I miss feeling my babies moving around in there – that was my favorite part of being pregnant. 🙂

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  7. JeeYoung W says: October 19, 2016 at 2:20 pm

    Military jacket is a fall / spring must have for me 🙂 Love those you picked, you’re looking SO good mama!!

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  8. Logan says: October 19, 2016 at 3:35 pm

    You are adorable!! I love this outfit – especially your bag!!

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  9. bella says: October 19, 2016 at 5:28 pm

    So so cute!! Your baby bump is adorable!!

    http://xoxobella.com

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  10. Angelle Marix says: October 20, 2016 at 12:41 am

    Oh my!! You look so cute!! Love this jacket and love that baby bump!!

    xoxo,
    Angelle
    http://dashingdarlin.com

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  11. Willow says: October 20, 2016 at 8:55 am

    I love the jacket! I have quite a few items in that color.

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  12. Emily Lindsey says: October 20, 2016 at 11:35 am

    I love it!! Haha yes, totally get the non-neutral neutral!! ? I love military jackets and that one for under $40 is so cute! Also can relate to the small cross body bag and then missing your babes….haha oh mom life!! xx

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  13. Kiley D. Smith says: October 20, 2016 at 11:50 am

    You look so beautiful! I love your outfit and how you put it all together!

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  14. Lauren says: October 20, 2016 at 2:59 pm

    You look great! I love the phrase non-neutral neutral, totally makes sense! And oh man, I miss the days of a small crossbody bag!!

    Reply
  15. Megan says: October 20, 2016 at 8:15 pm

    So cute! I definitely didn’t look this good while I was expecting ?

    Reply

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