thoughts and whatnots: 8.6.17

pops of cobalt:  one  |  two  |  three

blog love:

• Seriously love Jenna's casual/preppy fringe floral blazer and bright red strappy sandals outfit. 
• Aubrey has the best tips on how to remix your wardrobe - including this three ways to style a green top post. 
• Kendi's what's in my hospital bag post was the perfect refresher on want I want to pack in my own hospital bag - closer to time of course. :)

on teal and polka dots:

• on the blog: sharing my July budget finds, what I'm up to Currently and my tips for second trimester dressing. 
• on instagram: black and white stripe outfit selfie. 
• on pinterest: I know it's not fall yet - or even close in Florida - but that hasn't stopped me from pinning all the fall things. 
• coming up on the blog: The latest edition of Monday Musings and an outfit post of two. :)

favorite sales:

• Extra 40% off sale at Ann Taylor (no code required)
• My picks are this navy, pleated chiffon dress with a tiny pink butterfly print, 
• this scoop neck, loose fit cream shimmer tee, and
• this gorgeous A-line white scalloped eyelet skirt. 
• Up to 70% off clearance at Boden (no code required)
• A pretty cinched waist polka dot dress perfect for work or the weekend. 
• I'm kinda obsessed with this garnet velvet blazer, would it just be perfect for the (far off) holidays? 
• This ivory 3/4 sleeve crochet medallion top would be perfect now with a pair of colored shorts, and later with a pair of jeans or dress pants and a blazer. 
• 40% off at GAP with code FFSALE (no code required)
• This navy stripe popover shirt reminds me of the maternity version I have and love. 
• Black and white stripes, 3/4 length sleeves - I'm all about this boatneck stripe dress. 
• Every girl needs a raspberry v-neck cardigan, right? (and it comes in a bunch of other neutral hues).

whatnots:

• what I'm reading: After quickly devouring Elin Hilderbrand's "Here's to Us," I just started reading Alice Hoffman's "The Ice Queen."
• what I'm watching: I recently watched the first episode of "Glow" on Netflix and I'm torn. It's was okay, and seems like it has potential, but it's definitely not the most family-friendly of shows. 
• what I'm looking forward to: after a particularly bad start to Friday (bad drop off at daycare, burnt my tongue and spilled coffee all over myself and the car, broke my shoe and could only find one too tight pair - thanks swollen feet - in the car), I'm looking forward to an easy weekend. Preferable one with a long bathtub soak. :)