MATERNITY DIARIES: Little Black Dress

Hi all!!

As a follow up to the big news I announced earlier this week, I have started the Maternity Diaries, a series to document this journey I'm going through and hopefully inspire mothers and mother-to-be.

I wore this little black dress last Sunday to Church. I've had it for a couple of years now and every time I wore it my sister and I would joke that it made me look preggers. So I guess I finally found a good use for it.

It has an empire waist with the chest region being elastic and smoked. The rest of the dress just flows to just below my knees (a good change from the maxis that are also a favorite). It has bead-work along the front which I love as it makes the dress different from the others I have in my wardrobe.

At this point in my dressing, accessories have become key. To spice things up, I wore a statement necklace and orange scarf tied as a headband. I added black wedges, a grey knit top to cover up and a slim belt.

After much struggle to decide on what to wear, I have finally gotten a grip of maternity fashion. It took about 24 weeks (that's how far along I am) for me to come to terms with the fact that my size 8 clothes would not fit me anymore. I am so excited to have this opportunity to share all I have learnt with you all.

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Happy Friday and have a wonderful weekend!!

Audrey

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