Firstly, massive apologies to the online world of the word for my absence over the recent months, life works in mysterious ways and mine has been that of a rollercoaster lately. All to be revealed!
But back to the blog and it's whimsical title.
Don't worry ladies, I'm not slumping into a fashion breakdown, however stressed and disorientated life makes me feel I will always find solace in shoes and style but I have reached a crossroads in my life, especially when it comes to what too wear everyday.
And that crossroads shall be coming out of the delivery room in around 4 months time; yes, I am having my first baby.
Forgive my poor excuses for keeping up to date in the fashion world but this news back in January came to quite the surprise, I'm normally not accustomed to being startled by coloured lines, I'm an artist in my own right and appreciate striped fabrics. But believe me when I say the sensation of emotions overwhelms you when you're staring down at the two particular lines on a pregnancy test symbolising a positive; I'm not kidding. OVERWHELMING. Planned or otherwise I don't think you are ever prepared for the news when it comes to a baby.
I have always wanted to be a mum, from a young age I have only ever had a small amount of goals in regards to my personal life, they were to find my Prince Charming, (cliché but come on girls you are lying if you have never said those words) figure out what Love really means whether that is love for a person, a place or a pair of shoes, but thirdly, to become a woman.
For me being a mum isn't just about conception, contractions and comfort blankets; it's about balancing yourself as a woman and your duty of care to the life you have brought into the world as 'mum'. A lot of people I have spoken too since beginning my journey into parenthood have all said the same, "you can't learn it in a book", "you can't wear clothes like that when babies here" and so on and so forth and in a way, I am sure they are right, but at the moment we haven't even chosen a name never mind chosen our opinions on how to do it all!
My biggest task at the moment as a young woman who, I have to be honest has never really had to think about what I am wearing on a daily basis, I now suddenly need to! Don't under-estimate what I am writing, I am enjoying the challenge.
But a challenge it most certainly is.
Sorry to brag but if you are a woman like myself you have the ability to fashion up anything style-savvy at the drop of a hat, however, when your hips are widening, stomachs swelling and your bust is just beyond control the task is not so simple.
High wasted trousers? Toss them out of your mind for now, it wont happen, trust me I have tried with so many pairs and styles.
Leggings? Don't be stubborn go for maternity maybe sooner rather than later, my advice there though, wear a longer top with a vest underneath to avoid any 'sagging' while your bump builds itself up. You'd be surprised how uncomfortable some days are during early stages of growth!
Those extra inches under your feet? Be brave but not bonkers, it's scientifically proven that it is good for you posture to wear heels regularly but when you're pregnant; safety over science! I still wear mine but only if they're sturdy, safe when it comes to support and easy to walk in. If you're feeling the strain in your back before you have even got out of the shower, don't be silly when it comes to your shoes. Keep it flat.
Jeans, in fact any form of denim? Great! As long as they're elasticated or at least with that faithful maternity band, all is a.okay! Fortunately all areas of Denim are in right now so you can pass it off easy.
When it comes to jeans I've found, as long as you're confident to expand with your waste band, denim is a winner during pregnancy. Again, like leggings, if the band gets higher, the hem can fall lower. It's as easy as that. AND if you can't afford to 'stretch' out the pennies for the maternity label, buy a strip of elastic and create accordingly. Stay tuned!
There are so many things that change during pregnancy that they do not cover in the manuals the Midwife gives you, even if they do they're a lot less honest than you would expect. And when it comes to the rules of what to wear, the print just isn't available.
Which is where I come in; through this magical journey of hormones, height in appetite and broken waters I am determined to prove that you can expand your style as well as your waste line when it comes to growing with your bundle of joy.
After all, clothes in a way cast a spell over you, they make you believe that you can concur just about anything life throws at you because what's on your back says more about who you are than you could ever put into words. So if it means I have to take my Vogue into delivery for a moment of calm and want to give birth in an oversized Celine, I will and why not. Fashion is meant to grow with you through life and style should evolve depending on your chosen path, bringing a life into the world only makes that part of the journey more exciting.
