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I’m thinking I won’t need much by way of maternity clothes. I already bought a pair of jeans, a sweater and a shirt. I’ll probably buy a couple more shirts and another pair of jeans. I don’t particularly care for maternity clothes. Unless you go into crazy expensive stuff it’s mostly hideous looking, AND poorly made. I prefer to buy regular clothes that can work before and after pregnancy. I tend to carry low and never really pop, I just get thicker around the middle, so regular clothes are usually okay. Like this fab sweater from Victoria’s Secret. It would look great over some straight leg jeans (NOT jeggings. Not a good look on me. Skinny legs, thick middle).  Not crazy about the colors, would prefer it in a solid, maybe eggplant or a shade of green. Also don’t like the fact that it’s angora. I’m not a “dry-clean only” kind of girl. If you fashionistas see something similar hit me up, okay?

I don’t remember a time when I didn’t lust after Temple St. Clair jewelry. Unfortunately, like many fine things they were far, far out of the budget. When I heard she was doing a line for Target, I almost lost it. That ring there to the left? Gawgeous! Y’all know how I feel about heart-shaped jewelry. I want it so badly, and I DO have a birthday coming up.

Unfortunately there are two problems coming between me and the object of my lust: 1. Target gives money to bigots. I cannot in good conscience shop there. 2. I’ve already spent my birthday money on a fabulous bedside table. (No, I haven’t posted a picture because I don’t have my new camera. I’d intended to buy it at Target.)

You know this whole maintaining morals and principles thing gets suckier by the day. *le sigh*

This summer I’ve purchased several simple cotton A-line skirts. Usually I wear long skirts in the summer, but these are knee-length and very comfy. I much prefer wearing them to wearing shorts. Anyway, when I was in New Hampshire I bought a really cute pleated skirt, and it is lined, IN COTTON! (No picture, my camera is still broken.) My mama always lined my skirts in cotton when she made them, but I’ve not seen it in a purchased skirt before.  Normally with my other skirts I wear a slip because I hate the way they wedge up when you don’t, but nylon slips are so hot, and I haven’t had any luck finding cotton slips. So now I’m trying to figure out a way to put cotton linings in my other skirts without taking them apart. I’m thinking that I can just make a lining using a skirt pattern I already have, then just sew them together at the waist. Anyone have any experience with this?

Isn’t this something? Ann Taylor has made a knock off of that fabulous Michael Kors blouse I’ve been lusting after for so long. It’s “only” $88. Considerably more than I typically pay for a blouse, but hey, considering that the original was $500, I could certainly see it.

Silk Georgette Petal Top: Women’s Blouses & Tops: ANN TAYLOR.

Saw Kate Hudson wearing these in one of the tabloids and thought they were too adorable. I think most swimsuit coverups are too frou-frou, but I could just throw on a big t-shirt with these and go and still look cute. Check out the price: $148 bones. I should have known that if I liked it the price would be absolutely insane. Really I need to stop looking at magazines altogether. Guess I need to get out my crochet needles. I haven’t worked in that gauge since I was a teen. Sure I’d make a helluva mess.

Crochet short, white.

I bought a new skirt today. I’ve never had a skirt that’s so high-waisted, and I’m incredibly short-waisted. I’m thinking that maybe a high-waisted skirt on a short-waisted woman is a “Don’t,” but it still looked cute, so I dunno. It’s got a little stretch to it, so it’s crazy comfy. I could dress it up or down, which is crucial for my budget.

Whit says it’s figure-flattering. I paid a little more than I normally do, but it’s Ralph Lauren and his clothes always give me such a dreamy fit so I’m willing to splurge. Because the buttons are so big I was thinking about just a plain white cotton shirt. I

V8465 | Misses’ Jacket and Coat | Jackets/Vests | Vogue Patterns.

My mama always told me that if I wanted nice clothes I’d have to make them myself. Of course she then spoiled the hell out of me by sewing for me. Anyway, this coat is actually pretty easy. I can see it in jade green wool. I could make it in white too, which would stay clean for all of two seconds.