Maternity Boyfriend Jeans

Oh hey Friday, it's good to see you finally. I don't know about you but this week has been long and taxing so I for one am looking forward to the weekend. Hello, relaxation, brunch and stretchy pants. As I strut into the following I have to do it in comfort, these Ingrid and Isabel boyfriend jeans get the job done. I can't help but love the stretchy yet relaxed fit, it's like they're made for treating yourself to a donut or in my case 1/2 a pan of truffle brownies. Like I said, rough week. Anyhow, these jeans + this boho lace top and scarf addition makes for the perfect weekend ready look. Now, who's ready for carbs, er, I mean brunch?

Shirt Chicwish, Jeans Ingrid and Isabel, Espadrilles Sole Society, Bag TJMAXX, Sunnies Karen Walker

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Teriyaki Chicken Pizza

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Soy Vay for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

Pizza, we eat A LOT of it in our house. So much so that I have close to 10 bags of Trader Joe's dough in the freezer just in case it suddenly becomes a pizza night. Truth, we have a lot more of these nights during this pregnancy than before because the idea of creating extravagant meals is the last thing I want to do when the end of the day strikes. So, when I teamed up with Soy Vay to create an easy weeknight recipe using their Veri Veri Teriyaki Marinade I immediately wanted to get creative with pizza. First off, if you haven't tried their marinade you need to, it is 100% a pantry staple. We've actually been using Soy Vay for years before I signed on to this campaign and even had a bottle in the cabinet ready to go. It's amazing and great with everything from chicken to tofu and vegetables. It's perfect for last minute meals and a little bit goes a long way. Try it, you won't be disappointed. 

Back to the pizza. Nothing quite goes better with teriyaki than chicken so it was a no-brainer to go the chicken teriyaki route, but it definitely needed additional toppings to really make the flavors pop. Enter pineapple, red onion, and pancetta (or sliced ham), the champions of pizza toppings. 

I personally LOVE, like really LOVE, pineapple on pizza. So it was an obvious choice because almost all of my homemade pizzas have this tropical topping on it. The sweet and tart flavor with the teriyaki is what really makes the pizza as delicious as it is. You have to trust me on this one guys, even if you hate pineapple on pizza. Next, a little color and flavor from the red onion, followed up with the pancetta tie it together with its heavier, savory qualities. These toppings play so well together that you might never want to have your pizza any other way. 

Teriyaki Chicken Pizza (Serves 4)

1 lb (or one package) Pizza Dough 

1-2 medium boneless chicken breast, sliced into small strips

1/3 Cup Soy Vay Veri Veri Teriyaki Marinade

1 Cup Fresh Pineapple, Chopped. 

1 Cup Mozzerella Cheese, Shredded

1/2 Red Onion, Thinly Sliced

1/2 Cup Pancetta, cooked

Preheat oven to 450˚

In a medium sized pan combine the chicken and Soy Vay Veri Veri Teriyaki Marinade, let sit for 5 minutes before cooking on medium heat. Remove chicken and reserve the leftover sauce. 

Next, the dough. I usually love to create rectangle pizzas on a cookie sheet but my dough wasn't completely thawed in the middle so I had to cut my dough into two pieces and create two round pizzas. The kids loved it and it wasn't terribly difficult. So, if you want to go big and do a rectangle pizza spread it out on a cookie sheet. If not, cut your dough in half and make two smaller round pizzas and place on a cookie sheet. 

With the reserved teriyaki sauce coat your dough, about a 1-2 tablespoons full. Add chicken and top with mozzarella cheese. 

Add the sliced onions, pineapple and sprinkle with pancetta. Top with more cheese if desired.

Bake for 10-15, or until cheese and crust is lightly browned. 

Serve hot and enjoy!

Psst. grab Soy Vay Veri Veri Teriyaki Marinade at Target and Save 20% with the Target Cartwheel app 

Cropped Fringe Denim Maternity Style

If you've been keeping an eye on denim trends this season you might have spotted that cropped, frayed denim is all the rage, or at least an essential when it comes to putting together your spring wardrobe. I personally am game and wasn't going to wait around until post baby to jump on board. So I grabbed a pair of boot cut maternity pants and gave them a little trim. After hacking off most of the bottom (short girl problems) I took the scissors and gave the jeans a little fringe detail of my own. I have a feeling it will look WAY better post washing, giving them a chance to fray a little bit more but until then I can't help but love them with the denim espadrilles and off the shoulder boho top. Be warned, this isn't the last you'll be seeing of them...

Jeans DIY, Wedges Sole Society, Bag TJMAXX, Top Lisa and Lucy

Little Black Dress + Kimono

Over the last several months I've tried to stay completely in tune with my personal style as my bump continued to grow. Now, at it's peak, (I hope) I can honestly say that I think I stayed well within the lines of my usual, go to styles with this pregnancy. Truth be told,  It doesn't hurt that there's way more stylish options these days. Look at THESE pieces, they're amazing. While only the dress is maternity, this kimono is giving me all sorts of boho mama feelings that I can't help but love. At 34 weeks I think it's safe to say the 'fashion energy'  is still going strong and will hopefully continue to do so all the way through week 40, which is coming way faster than I had anticipated. I guess I better get my act together and set up the room for le baby's arrival. I'm not going to lie, I've definitely slowed down over the last week and have been more tired than ever leading me to believe naps are an essential tool at this point in the game but it seems that my obsessive, nesting is going head to head with my will to sleep. Hopefully as the next few weeks progress I'll have a moment to get everything done and rest. But, let's be real is a mother's job ever really done and are we ever ready? Pssh. No. 

Dress Ingrid and Isabel, Kimono Willow and Clay , Boots Report, Bag Sole Society

Black and White Style With Keds

Everyone should know by now how much I love Keds. Real talk, it's because you can basically wear them with any and everything {further proof, here}. Want to wear them with jeans? Easy, just throw on a tee and you're ready to go. Want to dress them up? Simple, all you need is a midi skirt and cropped top or a flirty spring dress. The pairings are endless and you never have to worry about sacrificing style for comfort. They have you covered on both accounts. They're an instant classic that everyone from your grandma to your peers know about without having to resort to a quick google search. I mean, they're over 100 years old, they had better be well-known. 

So, when Keds asked me how I define my own path with the famous footwear brand, I said EASY! Their endless designs alone give me an enormous boost of creativity when it comes to styling options. But it's not just about the fashion, right? Whether it's exploring fun and unique spots in the city (in my case wandering into Dumbo for this photoshoot -I love this wall!) or snapping off pictures of the other loves of my life: food and home decor; they're along for the ride. And I never have to worry about blisters, foot ache or discomfort an hour down the road. It's a huge deal for me, especially now that this enormous bump demands comfort. The struggle is very much real at this point in the game. If someone asks me if Keds inspires me, the answer is yes, absolutely. Their ability to take a classic shape/style and make it new and fun each season is reason enough to be inspired by the iconic brand. I mean, look at these. The classic lace up sneakers that we've seen on everyone from Marilyn Monroe to Audrey Hepburn, toughened up with black leather and a smidge of glamour (the glossy patent details are almost too perfect). At the very least, they've achieved closet staple status in my case. 

As for how I wore the 'Kickstart Retro Court Sneaker', I kept it simple with another closet staple, the white tee shirt, with a slip dress thrown over it, topped with a leather jacket. I picked the blue background as a nod to the iconic little blue logo on the shoes. Classic black and white with a twist for a classic shoe with a modern take. 

Need a new pair of Keds? Zappos has the hook up with super fast shipping and 365 day returns. Their customer service is #1 in my book so you never have to worry about suffering a style or size miscalculation due to online shopping. It's no secret that I shop with them on a regular basis and could probably say they're my favorite e-commerce site for all the above reasons. 

This post is sponsored by Keds and Zappos. All opinions are my own.

Denim Tunic and Over The Knee Boots

Even though today's forecast is frosty the last couple of days have been an absolute dream. It's starting feel like spring just in time for my bump to need a little less coverage. I'm having hot flashes galore over here and I need light layers and dresses. Stat! Yesterday was the perfect time to throw this denim tunic back on with a pair of OTK boots, scarf and these eye catching shades from QUAY. Hello, Midas touch. 

Dress Free People, Sunnies QUAY, Boots Report, Bag Marshalls