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It's May and the weather could not be more perfect in DC. I love love LOVE this time of the year. I also love that this month I will celebrate my first Mother's Day as a mother. I'm a mother!? It's still hard for me to believe. I remember giving birth to my daughter so I think I'm on my way to earning the title, but something about it just doesn't quite connect in my mind yet. Probably because my mind feels super mushy lately. My husband recently went on a week long business trip leaving me with a very strong appreciation for those who are single parents. It definitely wasn't easy. There were tears shed - mostly by me and mostly because I missed my husband so much... but by the end of the week, my bond with Blair felt even closer, and I felt stronger and more confident in my "mothering" abilities. I also could not have survived without the help of my mom who made sure I ate and had time to shower.

I found this dress on clearance at Marshalls last November while I was still pregnant. It's a W118 By Walter Baker with MSRP tag of $198. I #fabfound it on clearance for $20!! I didn't matter that I couldn't try it on, when you find a deal that good, you just buy it. It felt good to finally be able to wear it.

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W118 By Walter Baker dress via Marshalls, Zara vest, Karen Walker sunglasses, Tibi heels, Chanel bag, lipstick created by me and Melt Your Make-up, hair by my Mom

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I have some holiday parties coming up, and I think I've finally come up with the perfect recipe on how to dress my baby bump this holiday season. This look was partially inspired by the crop top and skirt that Kerri Washington wore to the SAG Awards. Since it's freezing out (and because I wasn't custom dressed by Prada), I decided it was wise not to bare my belly but instead wear my skirt all the way up to the empire line. This worked out especially well with my petite height - making the skirt fall a little longer than a midi length. What do you think? How will you be dressing this holiday season?

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This oversized plaid shirt from T.J. Maxx is my new uniform. I bought it in an XL 1) because it was the only size available and 2) I'm buying everything oversized (3-4 sizes up) lately. I'm sure my growing bump is a big influence, but I'm loving the oversized looks on even non-pregnant women like Aimee Song from Song of Style and Anine Big from Anine's World. The shirt cost only $20 and is super soft and comfortable. I've fallen asleep in it many times. :) What do you think of oversizing on tops? Chic or sloppy?