Ready to Go the Pregnancy Diaries: The White Dress

What I'm Wearing for a Saturday out with the hubby:

Dress by Mango

Espadrilles by Soludos

Accessories by L'atelier Nawbar & Pomellato at Asia Jewellers

Remember how I said dresses are your best friend? Well, the dresses that I have tucked away in my closet time & time again have supported my BFF theory. I bought this last summer from Madrid & I kinda kept nagging the husbands about it. Why you ask? I'm still not sure why I fell in love with this one thing in particular especially since Mango & myself haven't been the best of friends cause I cheated on her with Zara but I found myself hopelessly & helplessly in love with it. Maybe it was the neckline or the fact that I had a crazy tan & needed something to show it off in. Whatever the reasons maybe, I'm grateful I bought it because as my tummy continues to expand, it too will come along for that ride. So, a HUGE major WOOHOO for Mango y'all!

xoxo,

P.S. A friend from my styling course, Tanaka, has shared some wonderful news! Click here to find out more on the Zara maternity collection! Woop woop!

I've always wanted a pair of denim overalls to wear when I was preggers! I hope these fit!

P.P.S. Song of the Day: I Won't Give Up by Jason Mraz (It's a slightly cheesy song but you need a wee bit of cheesy every once in a while no? I also follow him on Instagram & really think he's the cats pajamas! Enjoy)

Ready to Go the Pregnancy Diaries: Huggies Journey Kick Off

What I'm Wearing to before running errands & to post my first ever image for Huggies Journey:

Hoodie by Hatch at Shopbop (by now you should know how Hatch obsessed I am)

Jumpsuit by Staring at Stars at Urban Outfitters

Sandals by Paloma Barcelo

So I kicked off my Huggies Journey Instagram account yesterday & it was beyond thrilling. I'm really not sure why I wore this outfit, felt like being comfortable but ended up feeling stuffy because the jumpsuit was transparent & I usually wear my biker shorts under to conceal the undies.  However, yesterday I decided not to because they (ma biker shorts) are becoming more & more uncomfortable as my belly expands & also I was running late so I assumed throwing on the hoodie would conceal any undie exposure & not make my body temperature sky rocket cause malls here are freezing-boy was I wrong. It was successful until my hot flashes kicked in & it was all downhill from there. I was hot & then cold, cold & then hot, you get the picture so on the hoodie went & off it soon followed. I got so hot I really didn't care about my undie exposure because you know what when you feel like a heater that's the least of your worries. So, my wise people on the world wide web, I have learned my lesson. No more jumpsuits that do not help you stay cool. I'm sticking to my original motto (which I incidentally just made up, the more layers you need to help your outfit the less efficient it is-of course this rule applies to my pregnancy outfits only).

xoxo & have a great weekend,

P.S. One of the saddest things I've read today! If you're a 90's kid you'd really feel the loss.

P.P.S. Song of the Day: Get Lucky by Daughter Daft Punk Cover (Absolutely LOVE this version! Thanks to Ali Arslan Tariq for sharing it! It seriously rocks & I love how polar opposite it is to the original)

Huggies Journey: The Pregnancy Diaries

'Welcome 2 My Huggies Journey :)'

A little over a month ago, I got approached by Huggies to see if I'd be interested in sharing my journey into motherhood with them. They were starting this project aptly named Huggies Journey & were interested in tracing a first time mom's life from pregnancy to childbirth. I was free to discuss what I liked, what I didn't, my day to day routine as a 30 year old mom-to-be even my fears, cravings, moods, etc were put on the plate-all within reason of course- shared through Instagram (so you get to see everything I do on a day to day basis) & through a videolog. 

I feel so passionate about this project because not only am I hoping it opens up the channel of communication between myself & other mothers/soon to be mothers in the GCC & the rest of the Arab world but I'm hoping it creates an open forum to communicate & become a way to help each other out. Which leads me to my next plea which is to ask you to please follow the HuggiesJourney account on Instagram & like it on Facebook & let's try to create something together which many women for years to come will be able to make use of.

xoxo for now,


P.S. I would love to hear back from you so don't hesitate to contact me!

News Lite: Read All About it!

Thanks to my fashion forward sister-in-law for sending this info over to me which in turn let me  share it with you. I have no clue why I get such a bizarre thrill over new Creative Directors being appointed at huge brands but I just do. Anywho, she's Mr. Choo's niece (awwww moment right?) but they fell out back when she decided to stay on at the company even after he had sold his shares-juicy right?  For the whole story click here. 

Photo & story credit are all thanks to Vogue.

xoxo for now,

P.S. I started typing something out but forgot... SORRY!

P.P.S. Song of the Day: Trying to Be Cool by Phoenix (Love this band because they're super fab & cuz they remind me of Bahrainirants! Enjoy!)

Ready to Go the Pregnancy Diaries: The Short Post

What I'm Wearing to coffee/lunch out:

Hoodie by Hatch at Shopbop

Tank Top by Truly Madly Deeply at Urban Outfitters

Silk Crepe Shorts are Athe by Vanessa Bruno

Sandals by Russel & Bromley

For accessories info click here

The problem with being pregnant during our tedious & exhausting summer months in Dubai/Bahrain/the GCC is the heat. & how do you beat the heat you ask? Well, usually, pre-pregnancy, you'd wear shorts. If you've been following my blog, you'd know just how obsessed I am with them. It's always been denim & shorts with me & I swear to you it hasn't changed one bit since I've gotten pregnant. However, finding comfortable pregnancy shorts (ie with an elasticated waist) has proven to be quite challenging so you can only imagine how ecstatic I was when I found these tucked away in my closet! Lightweight? Check (a bit too lightweight bordering transparent but whatever), Shorts? Check, Elasticated Waistband? Double check! It was like I won the lottery! I was so excited! I still am!!! So, thank you closet & my purchase from 2010 for being one of my wardrobe miracles!

xoxo,

P.S. Ladies, word of advice, sort through your wardrobes & segregate what you can wear during & after pregnancy & put everything you can't & don't plan on wearing away just to save you the hassle of trying stuff on constantly & getting disappointed! I'm still sorting through my stuff but as you can tell by this post, it's been a fruitful organising journey!

P.P.S. Stay tuned to my own tailored made shorts once I try them on! Fingers crossed they'll look & feel just as good as the ones here.

P.P.P.S. Song of the Day: She's Always A Woman cover by Fyfe Dangerfield (I heard this song over the radio last night after spending the day with some remarkable women/mothers/mamas-to-be & it just got me thinking of how friggin' fantastic women are. & as I nurse my poor Bahrainirants back to health, being 21 weeks pregnant-making it very difficult to really fully get him feeling 100% better- I've rediscovered my admiration towards the human body & mind of course for its bizarre instinct to kick into high gear when someone you love is not feeling up to par-deep I know)

here's the original by Billy Joel

Ready to Go the Pregnancy Diaries: Embracing the Elastic

What I'm Wearing to go furniture shopping with the hubby:

Loose tank by TopShop

Lightweight Denim Pants from Uterque

Blondie Edition Converse's from Office

Necklaces a gift from my Aunt at Mounaya Gallery in Cairo

I've discovered that I'm beyond slow at discovering what suits me & what's comfortable during this pregnancy. I'll give myself some credit because I am preggers peeps & it's my first time 'round & I'm kinda discovering this all on my own. Anywho, I've discovered that anything with an elasticated waste is GREAT! Well, depends on the extent of the elasticity of course but most of the time it'll definitely add more to your comfort factor & will most probably last you throughout your pregnancy. The pants above, I've had since I got married & that top I bought a year later but the wear from both during this period of my life will be phenomenal. I need to mention how soft the cinched elastic waste is here because it's the only pant that could sit on my belly without making me feel suffocated so YAY!

xoxo for now,

Have a GREAT weekend guys,

P.S. I started looking through websites for nursery inspirations, wallpaper, etc & here are my top three! Click here, here, & here! ENJOY!

P.P.S. Song of the Day: Get Lucky by Daft Punk ft Pharrel Williams & Nile Rodgers (I have to dedicate this song first to my dear friend Noofie! I can still see her excitement after hearing this song randomly last weekend-classic Noof reaction! I would also like to dedicate it to my lovely Bahrainirants for adding it to one of the BEST playlists I've heard this hear & making it definitely the soundtrack to my F1 weekend! LOVE Daft Punk & Pharrel Williams & think that this is such a FAB collaboration!)

Ready to Go the Pregnancy Diaries: The High Street Dress

What I'm Wearing to meet my Aunts:

Dress by TopShop

Espadrilles by Soludos

Bag from my beloved Cos

Coin Bracelet by L'atelier Nawbar (yup, coins from all my travels on a bracelet)

Ok, so I've come to the conclusion that looking for Maternity clothes in Dubai is quite pointless. There's nothing here that really truly appeals to me which is why I've resorted to the high-street. Why? Because its there & although the pants don't really fit properly (unless their maternity but then again even those aren't comfortable) dresses & loose tops are a dime a dozen so why not search those rails for some fun finds.  This dress was such a lucky find because it's cotton jersey (cotton is your bestfriend ladies) so it'll keep me cool during the summer & I bought it in a size 18 so it'll last me throughout my pregnancy (fingers crossed). I kinda wish I bought it in every color but will only resort to that extreme when I get super desperate.

xoxo,

P.S. Just did my first maternity online shopping! Stay tuned!!!

P.P.S. Song of the Day: Little Numbers by BOY (I feel like our lives revolve around numbers. From our age, to the year we got married, & the year our little ones are born. I got sad today just thinking about my baby growing up & he's not even here yet! I'm dedicating this song to everyone who's constantly thinking about time & how it's catching up on us... May it bring us lots & lots of luck!)