What’s your super power?

I make milk. What’s your super power?

Dress: Ingrid & Isabel Double Layer Midi Dress + Nursing in True Navy

Being a style blogger for the past 6 years, I didn’t realize how much of my closet would change when becoming a mother. There were the obvious changes, like size, and for me it’s been harder than expected to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight as I’ve been suffering from patellar tendonitis on my left knee and for the last 10 weeks a broken right foot, but I’m not putting too much pressure on myself. Though, I think the biggest change was that I’ve needed my clothing to do more.

Shirt: Ingrid & Isabel Double Layer Woven Top + Nursing in Bright White

As a mom, who has exclusively nursed her son for the past 8 months, finding clothing that is nursing-friendly has been a struggle, especially being well-endowed. Many new moms can still adorn their button-up blouses, or many of their pre-baby clothing that allows for easy nursing while on-the-go, but for me this has been impossible.

 

Shirt: Ingrid & Isabel Off The Shoulder Maxi Dress in Blush

Luckily, I’ve partnered with the amazing maternity brand Ingrid & Isabel, and have a few key items that have been on serious rotation over the last few months that have allowed for me to discreetly feed my son. Specializing in trendy clothing to take you from your first trimester into your fourth (after baby is born), I became obsessed with their line of dresses and tops and this amazing jumpsuit that make nursing a breeze.

I must be honest, breastfeeding has been one of my favourite and least favourite parts of the last 8 months. I can feel the special time coming to an end as Sterling becomes more dependent on food and he approaches his first birthday. Which makes me feel excited to take back ownership of my body, but also saddens me as I’ll miss the cuddles and closeness that breastfeeding provides.

Sterling is wearing: Romper: Smash & Tess, Outfit: Target Cloud Island (pants, shirt), Hat: Hillcrest Mall 
I’m wearing: Visor: Kate Spade New York (old), Hat & shorts: Target (old), Frames: c/o Clearly (black) (pink)
Personalized backpack & duffle: c/o Ketzel Baby

Running Around

Jewlr, Urban outfitters, Nike

Jewlr, Urban outfitters, Nike

Jewlr, Urban outfitters, Nike

Jewlr, Urban outfitters, Nike

Being a tourist in your own city is one of the best ways to spend a stay-cation, but wearing the appropriate shoes is key in lasting the day. This season’s running shoes encourage being active and are super on trend. The light weight materials that the new sneakers are made with make them perfect for walking in all day and exploring the city. Two pairs of runners that I’m eyeing right now are these beautiful navy Nikes, perfect for the upcoming spring-to-fall transition, and these ladylike New Balance ones that are just simply adorable.

Photography by Trevor Negin
Dress: CÖ by Janine Sudduth, sneakers: Nike, necklace: Jewlr.com, earrings: Hortense, sunglasses: Kate Spade New York

Last Spring I wore this same dress with an amazing pair of Nike high-tops that I had borrowed from my girl Katelynn.

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Happy Labour Day friends! I hope everyone enjoys the last few days of summer. If your going out to any parties this long weekend, try a trend that you’ve been tempted to do, take the chance.  It’s during the summer that we tend to take more chances with our style, as winters we usually just get comfortable. So be daring and have some weekend fashion fun!

Photography by Trevor Negin

Skirt: Central Park West Shirt:  H&M Shoes: Pierre Hardy Sunglasses: Kate Spade New York Necklace: Topshop Canada