FIVE days to go

I can’t believe it myself; I have only five days to go!!!

Although I have not been the best blogger through this whole process I have in fact been taking lots of photos and taking notes for material. I just don’t post them as often as I should.

Despite my lack of communication I do intend to share this journey with you. Although the year is coming to an end, I will continue sharing the funny visuals, stories and tips on how to survive if you are thinking of a similar challenge.

Here’s a little picture story for you.

June 2010



Photo taken June 2010.
A Fav dress purchased in
2009. 



Photo taken Jan 2011
at three months pregnant

July 2010


Photo taken February 2010.
Dress purchased Feb 2010.
Did me for Melbourne summer 2010 and
again for London Summer 2010.





Photo Taken July 2010

London summer



Photo taken May 2011.
I wear this dress all the time
now with leggings and another top over it. 
It is such a great pregnancy option. It's getting
rather tight though.

Photo taken April 2011.

 August 2010



Photo taken August 2010.  These cotton
beach trousers were wide legged so I
trimmed and sewed the sides in for a more
complimenting slim leg silhouette and
used the excess to make a
coordinating headband. Noice!



September 2010

Photo taken Sept 2010.

I did splash out in 2009 to purchase

these leggings.  They were quite a
luxury from Austrlaian Designers
Camilla and Marc.  Deffo paid off, I wear
them allllll the time.  They are a staple and
have even taken me through to six months
pregnant.  After six months I didn't like anything
tight around my waist.




Photo taken Sept 2010 NYC.
In my leggings again.  This day I borrowed
from my best friend and I felt like new.  I have her
shirt, scarf and trusty fav piece, the DKNY jacket.
I didn't want to return her clothing but I did :)

 

October 2010

Half way through the month I discover I am pregnant!! Watch the weight stack on :)

Photo taken October 2010.  Going out and looking for a skirt option.  Proved
a little difficult as I felt a little out-of -date.  Wishing for a new season outfit.

Not liking the skirt sticking to my tights with static.

Better option although a tad tight on the waist. Oh well, the things we
do for fashion.  Tight but I wore it anyway.  No other choice.



And the jacket...I was in such a fuss.  It wasn't cold enough for a big furry
one.  But I did not have much choice.  I was getting rather frustrated here.



I ended up out like this however I really didn't love the jacket option. 

Photo taken end of October.
It was getting rather chilly.  I discovered husband's puffer.  Very much
compromising my style here.  I made sure I rushed to the gym head down
so nobody could recognise me. Ha who was I kidding.  I actually donned
this crazy look more than once.  Oh dear.

Photo taken late October  2010.
Here I am with my positive pregnancy
test.  Unfortunately these trusty riding
trousers didn't fit over my hips
after just  two months.

November 2010

Photo taken November 2010.  My trusty stripe  number AGAIN!
Those trusty brown riding boots and the trusty fur jacket.
Not a lot of variety here.  But so comfy and warm.

Photo taken November 2010.
Ok so I have had some fun doing a spot of modeling - Naomi
style.  I was trying to be a little bit like Audrey here in
Funny Face.

Photo taken November 2010.
Meet my friend Fedrico.  He has not bought a thing for years.
Swaps, exchanges and borrowing is his motto. 

Photo taken November 2010.
I loved this number from Zara.  I would have bought it had
I not been on this promise.  It is classic, black and timeless.
SOOO cheap too. drats.  Oh well, I put it in a bubble and
blew it away.



Photo taken November 2010.
Another Zara wish list item.  Nao, just walk away...walk away.



December 2010

Photo taken December 2010 SHANGHAI.
Trusty stripe again!! Brown boots and tights.
I think I have worn this one completly OUT!

Baby Yumi at 3 months!!

Photo taken December 2010 MELBOURNE.
I borrowed this number to wear to a wedding
which I just loved wearing.
It was like having a totally new dress.
Baby bump just showing, only just.

Borrowed cluch bag too.

Shoes - my own
stored at Mum's house.



Really did love this dress. Oh and

that braclet is sister borrowed.

Love sisters for that stuff. Pitty
we are not always in the same
country.



 January 2011

Photo taken January 2011.
My sister loaned me her Maternity
jeans until she needs them again.
SWEET!

A wish list item.  Being pregnant you have to
keep up the fluids.  I would have bought this
drink bottle but I didn't as it would have
counted as an accessory.  I am still wanting this
item.  This is when you know that something is
worth while purchasing.  When you haven't forgotten
about it.  Especially around London this drink bottle
with the over the shoulder strap would be so handy.
June 14th here we come!! 

February 2011

Photo taken February 2011.
This is all I got for Feb.  Wool dress inherited from best
friend in NY.  Warm, stretchy and oh-so-comfy.

March 2011

Photo taken March 2011.
Comfy again in the stripe number.

Trying to celebrate my curves, or more like, come to terms with them :)

Photo taken March 2011.
Job interview, informal thank
goodness.  No trouser suit to
fit me now.

Photo taken March 2011.
Dress I picked up from a sample sale
a few years back.  A little big for me however I
 never had it altered as I thought
that one day when I am a bit more weighty (like being
pregnant) then I would have somethig smart to wear.
Well I just have to say that you carry the baby weight
in places you never thought you would.  This dress
has still never been worn, it was a struggle to get it on.

April 2011




Photo taken April 2011.
Hand-me-downs, both the
dress and the cardi.
I love this little number.
I just had to wear my heeled
boots with this outfit.
Pregnant woman in heels???
Asking for trouble.





 





Photo taken April 2011.
Purchased for next to
nothing from a sample sale.
I used to belt it at the waist
and have been known to
wear it with bare legs.
That was of course when
the ruffles didn't ride up
so high.



I just love this dress.  It has been
versatile and stylish since day one.
It's a keeper although it has been
mended twice now. And possibly stretched now.
I'm wearing it here with my maternity
jeggings that were a birthday present,
and a god send. :)

Photo taken early May 2011.
Hand-me-down blouse.  Fitted me then but now i'm
busting out of it.

Photo taken early April 2011.
Hand-me-down dress from my sister.  I love this thing.  It
is sooo easy to wear and so comfy over the bump. It is
not even a maternity number.  Sister had it in black too but
I left that behind- oops mistake!! Should have bagged that one too.
You see my trusty ankle boots - still love em.

Photo taken early April 2011.




Photo taken late April 2011.

This green number I can't evern recall

where I bought it.  It must have been on sale back in Oz 2009.

I wore it loads in the summer with my ankle boots

and it still actually fits me bump and all.

Rather short although if I keep an eye on it and

don't let it ride up then it is fine. 



Photo taken July 2010.

Photo taken April 2011, TUSCANY.
What a shocker!! Husband's shorts and
a top that could be a tad longer.  Lucky
this photo is rather blury.  If Icould buy,
I would have bought a pair of maternity
summer shorts and a pair of sandals.
Oh well :)

Photo taken late April 2011, TUSCANY.
A little better.  This dress is a hand-me-down from my sister
although a hand-me-back after pregnancy.  It's not something I
would usually wear although it worked and was easy in the heat.
Beggers can't be choosers!

  May 2011

Photo taken May 2011, PARIS.
This dress has been waiting for the sun to come out.  It is not a maternity dress,
it's just one I have collected over the years.  It still has plently of bump room
and is a lovely summer option.  happy to have this one

Photo taken May 2011.
this number is a hand-me-down. 
Although I don't have to give it back.
I am glad about that as I love it so much.
Again it is not a maternity dress, just a swinging
cut A-line from Zara.



 

June 2011

Photo taken June 2011.
I am deffo getting bigger!! At only 6 weeks left of pregnancy
here.  I have my trusty Stella for Target blouse
on over my leggings.  The leggings
that get an absolute workout and have to be washed and dried
constantly.  I have husband's hat on just becuase I wanted to
mix it up a bit and feel like I had something different on.

Photo taken this Morning, June 9 2011.
This knitted jersey dress is a hand-me-down too.
easy to wear and smart too.  It really shows off my 35 week
bump!! 

So there you have it, a snap shot of my 360 day journey with only five days to go.

NAO xx