Simple Pregnancy Fashion

Pregnancy Fashion, is there such a thing?  Well, I don't call myself fashionable but at least, I do  know what to wear that makes me feel and look comfortable!

My mom and Mr. AMW expected me to go out and shop for pregnancy clothes the moment I learned I was pregnant!  Well, they were wrong!  Mr. AMW had to "force" me to shop for clothes as I consistently say "NO" each and every time.  (Come on, tell Mr. AMW he's lucky!)  *laughs*

I haven't been going out much during my first trimester + first half of second trimester as you probably know by now how much pain I've gone through in terms of morning sickness.  It's over..so let me move on! :)

I started going out on dates with friends, family and husband on my fifth month.  I haven't bought any single pregnancy outfit then  as I can still wear all my loose tops and smartly wear my low waist pants and shorts and use a hair tie as an extension!  

Comes 6th month, my belly is starting to show and I can't seem to wear my old bottoms anymore.  I logged in Zalora and bought some shorts, jeans and leggings from their Maternity section.  Thank goodness they all fit me!

AMW Wears #1
Casual date with the hubby

For a casual date with the hubby, I wore a simple black tank top inside and my loose Forever 21 knitted top.  As for the shorts, I wore my Buntis shorts in medium with adjustable belly band which made my overall outfit even more comfortable.  Since I know there will be a whole lot of walking, I've decided to wear "elevated" sandals from SM Parisian as flats could hurt my back with all the walking.

AMW Wears #2

 A semi-formal affair

Dresses are great when you're pregnant and I can't thank having some loose dresses inside the dresser when I was asked to be the God mother of my best friend's daughter.  

A simple long navy dress from Prima Donna worn with a plain white tube inside.  To create a more "formal" vibe, I've decided to wear my simple light pink pearl necklace by SM Accessories.  Check out my protruding belly!  I don't care!  I'm proud of my bump!

PrimaDonna Dress

Now you understand why I had to wear a white tube inside?  The dress is quite sexy with a low cut back and LONG slit!  (Okay, didn't show the slit anymore as I'm shy to show my legs) *blushes* :P

AMW Wears #3

Welcoming New Year with Simple Family Lunch

As I wasn't able to shop for any polka-dotted outfit (for luck), I've decided to color block and create a very cheerful vibe on the first day of year 2013!  We had a nice lunch with the family and I've decided to visit Lucky Chinatown Mall as it is usually crowded on a regular day!  Thank goodness most the people have decided to rest at home so it's my time to walk around the spacious mall! 

Since my outer Ever New Orange top is a bit too short and I don't want to expose my huge belly, I've decided to wear my Bossini Yellow sleeveless top underneath and my navy blue shorts because I want to scream HAPPY NEW YEAR without uttering a single word!  :)

AMW Wears #4

Meet up with High School Friends

I haven't seen my high school friends for quite some time, the group decided to have a mini get-together.  Since my friend would like to see my bump, I've decided to wear my Cinderella top (which was supposed to be a loose blouse) but now, it worked so well as my pregnancy top!  This photo was taken on my 6th month of pregnancy and you can literally see how showy Baby AMW is!  Paired with my Buntis shorts and a lovely necklace from SM Accessories, everything turned casual with a blushing  March Slither Flats.

AMW Wears #5

Shopping Rush

As I was in a rush for some quick gift-giving, the hubby and I have decided to visit a nearby mall!  What's the best mall outfit?  My loose Promod striped navy top and a medium sized pregnancy leggings from Gingersnaps!  The sandals from The Flat Shop which has a nice support at the curve of my feet is perfect for a comfortable shopping experience!

AMW Wears #6

A Day of Errands

When I'm swamped with errands, it is vital to feel comfortable with the clothes you wear plus to feel "cool".  As all pregnancy books would say, a pregnant woman would feel like an oven most of the time, I do feel hot even inside an air-conditioned room so a sleeveless top is what I would wear if I know I have many places to go! 

AMW wore Cinderella 1 piece top and Buntis Jeans.

AMW Wears #7

Dinner

When I know I'm off for a dinner and fulfill my food fantasies, I picked my most comfortable Boyfriend Shirt!  The vertical lines can hide the look of a pregnant belly (not that I plan to hide it) but funny how some can't tell that I'm pregnant. (Mukha lang busog!)

AMW Wears #8

Makeup Workshop

Because I have a gig as a makeup trainer at Benefit Philippines, looking at least a tiny bit formal is what I'm aiming for!  I wore my long yellow t-shirt top from Greenhills and my navy blue blazer which I bought from KL Malaysia.  Simple black pants with stretchable band made my overall look more formal!  My favorite gold flats from ShoeBox are comfortable enough for me to stand up for 4 hours!

Overall, my second trimester pregnancy fashion is simple yet comfortable!  I am glad I was able to wear my existing clothes and I don't have to spend a lot on pregnancy outfit!  As I'm heading to my last trimester, I may be in dire need for some pregnancy clothes as my bulging belly is uncontrollable and seems like Baby Boy AMW is enjoying all the food he can eat!  

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Something New: Girl Two Doors Down at The FlatShop

I may not talk a lot about fashion in this blog but that does not mean I am not into fashion!  Aside from checking beauty blogs, I check out fashion blogs and blogs about Hollywood actors and actresses because I want to snoop on their unglamorous life and of course, the highlight of snooping on such websites are the paparazzi shots that comes with it! 

No, I am not talking about racy photos of Miley Cyrus or the Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears getting off the car wearing short skirts with no undies!  You have to agree, those are quite intriguing though!  *laughs*

*won't insert photos*  tee hee

I like checking on fashionable stars as regular human beings, checking on what they wear and get amazed on how some of them can stay glamorous even when they're off to do regular chores!

When it comes to footwear, everybody knows that I am into fashion AND comfort!  Can anyone honestly tell me that the cute shoes they are wearing at this moment are super comfortable?  

8 out of 10 of my gorgeous shoes are UNCOMFORTABLE, that's why I only wear them during special events.  On most days (my colleagues can vouch to this), I love wearing sandals!  How can I be fashionable when I'm comfortable?

These actresses can!

Emmy Rossum, Eva Longoria, Stephanie Pratt

 Michelle Trachtenberg, Halle Berry

All 5 of them were seen sporting flip-flops with matching Vintage Diamond Bling that gives a bold statement!  Comfortable Flipflops plus a huge bling?  That calls for my attention!

The brand available in the US are now reachable to us locally!  The brand is called Girl Two Doors Down.  The brand is a mouthful but just think of a Girl Next Door who wants to be more than just typical, someone who wants to be unique, sexier, more confident and exciting, the girl is there two doors down!  Cool concept! 

Flip-flops are usually flats and flats are not my thing as they can hurt my back when I am walking too far!  After using this a couple of times, I appreciate the "no more heel pain" because there is a nice support on the arch of my feet!  It makes a huge difference because I was diagnosed with a very slight Scoliosis at a young age and wearing the right kind of footwear is as important as eating the right kind of food!

AMW Feet on Girl Two Doors Down

Gray Color

Diamond Brooch ornament

Size 7 (yes, I'm Chinese, and I don't have tiny feet! LOL)

 A closer look on the gorgeous Diamond Brooch!  Looks like a huge engagement ring on my feet! :D What's nice is that you can choose different styles or blings from Diamond Ring designs, Flower, Martini Glass, Trophy Medallion, Cross, Leaves, Triple Circles!  So many to choose from!

You can also choose flats or platforms at the same price or adding a couple of hundred pesos! That's variety!

Oh, before I forget, each stylist pair comes with bold statements like...
"I believe in Total Body Workout, currently my finger benches 3 carats"

Mine says: "If You Believe It's Excessive, You Don't Deserve It!"
I have to read this when I'm eating!  *laughs*

The next question would be...how much?
Well, I have to say, this bling doesn't come cheap!  

Diamond Brooch in Flat costs Php1,890.00 (approx $42.90)

I know!  Shocking right?  Most people would spend tons on clothing but not for me, I usually buy inexpensive clothing and spend more on footwear because my feet need the extra care!

Most of my footwear are well-taken care off and lasts more than a year or to some, even more than 2 years!  Definitely value for money! 

Visit The Flat Shop at the Ground Floor, Connecticut Arcade, Greenhills Shopping Center for US brands like Girl Two Doors Down, FitFlops, Sanuk, Bandals, Melissa and Anthology.

What's your most expensive flip flops to date?
Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

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