Hello Lovely Readers~

I’m so excited to share some news with you today: my husband and I are expecting our first baby in October! We are beyond thrilled for our baby on the way! We will celebrate our 6th wedding anniversary at the end of September, and the baby will be here just two weeks after. I can’t think of a better gift! Stay tuned as I share weekly updates and my fashion adventures for dressing my growing belly.  It’s going to be one fun and whirlwind adventure.  We find out in a mere 10 days if our little pumpkin is a boy or girl. Not that I’m counting down til 18 weeks or anything!  Hey, a girl has to have advance notice for getting a brand new room in order and closet ready of adorable clothes! :)

Thank you to all our wonderful readers that keep the DoubleTakeGirls going.  We are excited to share this adventure with you too!

~L

Hello Lovely Readers~

Today’s post is from our fashion vault! W and I stumbled upon another outfit we forgot to post later this winter.  Turns out we had perfect timing since today was under 40 degrees (you would have never thought we were starting to sweat in our blazers yesterday with 80+ degrees)! But back to the task at hand, I loved wearing this look!  I used an easy 3-step pairing to create it: slim fit boyfriend denim, classic blue stripe button down shirt and a faux fur vest. I’m carrying a favorite Coach bag from my collection, called Rory. I’ve been eyeing the just released bright spring colors - but W has been good to keep me from buying one! ;) What do you readers think? Would you wear your faux-fur vest in this easy, casually chic outfit? 

• Blouse, The Limited (similar, perfect for spring temps)
• Vest, Simply Vera Wang via Kohls
• Denim, Express (similar)
• Bag, Coach
• Shoes, Jennifer Lopez via Kohls (similar)
• Sunglasses, Fossil
• Watch, DKNY (similar)
• Lips: Revlon (same shade here, new release from a brand we love!)

Happy Monday!

This weekend was packed with lots of fun events: a wedding shower, landscaping our front yard, shopping at the J.Crew Factory 50% off sale…and a half marathon!  Needless to say, I’m a little pooped (well from the running/shopping, I can’t claim any of the work on the yard - shocker, I know). The race was a blast and the weather was picture perfect. I must give a special shout out to my college friends that also ran in the race: Carlie, Kara, Bailey and Claribel!  I also managed to convince my husband to run it with me. He did awesome, especially considering we didn’t train at all like we needed to and this was his first running event ever.  Check us out on Instagram if you want to see a few pics. :)

So today’s outfit pretty much sums up my normal take on style: chic, classic and comfy.  You can’t go wrong with nautical stripes paired with gold accessories, in my opinion.  I picked up the navy pleated skirt at a 40% off sale at The Limited a few weeks ago. It’s so comfy and already look forward to wearing it again. The outfit is topped off with my new Coach tote (“saffiano north/south city tote”) in this gorgeous tan shade that seems to go with ALL my spring outfits. It’s one of my fave purchases this season for sure. The price point is great too and makes it really affordable (especially with the 25% discount you can get for signing up your email address here).

 ~W

• Top, Loft (old, similar)
• Skirt, The Limited - On Sale! (still may be in stores as well)
• Tote, Coach
• Bracelet, Stella&Dot
• Watch, DKNY (similar)
• Necklaces, Banana Republic (similar), Coach
• Shoes, Payless (similar)
• Lips, Stila

Hello Lovely Readers~

Lately I’ve been all about mod styles, colorblocking and neon shades.  But when I saw this dress at The Limited a few weeks ago, my heart stopped…I HAD to have it!!!  Sometimes going back to classic shapes like this gorgeous chevron dress just make for the “oh so perfect” ladylike outfit that you can’t go wrong with.  I love how the vibrant colors add a nice punch, along side a flattering fitted waist and pleated skirt that create such a lovely touch.  Admittedly, it felt like I should be going to a 1950’s themed dance or attending an afternoon tea when I zipped up this dress.  Yes, you too will do a little twirl and squeal if you are lucky enough to find this dress.  It was sold out for weeks, but I did just spot a few sizes that came back online, so you are in luck!  Since the orange shade provides plenty of talking, the outfit was easily completed with a coordinating bow belt, my trusty nude patent heels and gold Marc Jacobs for Target clutch.  Simple chic at its best. I can hardly wait to wear this outfit again! 

Happy Thursday!

~W

• Dress and belt, The Limited
• Clutch, Marc Jacobs for Target
• Necklace, Coach
• Watch, Michael Kors
• Bracelet, Stella&Dot
• Shoes, Payless, similar
• Lips, Stila Color Balm Lipstick in Betsey
• Our favorite liquid eyeliner, LORAC Front of the Line Pro

Happy Wednesday!

W and I were going through some pictures over the weekend and realized we had not yet posted this maxi dress date night look.  As you all have probably picked up on, we both have had a thing for maxi dresses lately. Compared to previous years, it seems as though retailers have come out with a wide array of options in varying fabrics so they are not just limited to a summertime look.  This dress is not longer available on the Old Navy.com site (it sold out SO fast) but we’ve included a few other options in the shopping links below.  

This dress is hands down one of the most versatile I have purchased this year.  The fabric is comfy and the dolman sleeve style is spot on with trends (but not so much that it will feel out of season in a few months). The 3/4 sleeve length makes it perfect for year round wear.  While I paired it with a faux fur vest for this particular look, I’ve loved mixing and matching it with bright scarves, my trusty cargo vest, and blazers.  A dress that can go from day to night and still be comfy - that’s something both W and I will always agree on! 

~L

• Dress, Old Navy (similar options here, here and here)
• Vest, The Limited
• Shoes, Target
• Necklace, LOFT
• Watch, Michael Kors
• Lips, Revlon