Michelle Starbuck Designs

Something about a gaggle of freezing bloggers in the middle of a busy street inspired a few creepers in an adjacent building to bust out a pair of binoculars for a better look! Despite the shivering and the spectators, I had a delightful afternoon with these beauties. Laurie did our makeup, Jill tried out her new oval wand on our hair, Erin played photographer, Peggy wore a cute fox (cat?) shirt, and Michelle Starbuck Designs supplied the intricate jewels.

I was introduced to Michelle Starbuck's jewels when Jill gave me the Assymetrical Hexagon Molecule Necklace for the holidays. She said it made her think of my little molecule growing inside me. I also got to borrow these cool Mini Eye Drop Earrings (which you, unfortunately, can't even see). Visit Hallways Are My Runways, Hot Pink Style, and 312 Beauty for details on the other girls' outfits.

Michelle's line is delicate but cool and interesting, and her price point is awesomely affordable (most pieces are about $35ish)! Michelle is offering All Mouth and Trousers readers 20% off until the end of February. Just visit Michelle Starbuck Designs and use the code MSD20 when you check out. 

Michelle Starbuck necklace and earrings // J. Crew turtleneck // H&M jeans // Franco Sarto boots

   

Oh baby, baby

Oh, I didn't tell you? Yeah, I'm knocked alllll the way up! Baby Cotton is due in June and I just got around to taking pictures Week 20. There's a banana sized human cooking in there.

This is my go-to "I don't know what else to wear" outfit: affectionately referred to as Pregnant Ninja (all black) with either a statement jewelry or fur piece, or both.

Stay tuned for my picks on the best maternity pants and probably a lot of TMI...

Black Rivet faux fur infinity scarf (outstanding gift from Ellery!)

Old Navy shirt // H&M pants // Marc Fisher pumps

Guest Model: Party Dress for Mom-to-Be

This is my gorgeous sister Liz who, as you can see, is HELLA PREGNANT. But that didn't stop her one bit from parting all night with us like a champ (okay, well except for the alcohol bit...). I thought this dress was so clever and she looked so beautiful, she needed to be featured as a guest model.

The genius of the print on this (comfy cotton!) dress is that it totally fools the eye. Scroll back up to the first picture of her from straight on. Because the print is so graphic and asymmetrical, it's hard to tell if she's even pregnant, until she turns to the side and reveals the magic she's baking there! Pair that with high, but comfortable wedges and a sparkly clutch, and she's good to go.

Here are some other party-worthy maternity dresses with illusion prints. Click the smaller pictures below for more info.