Sheer shirts were everywhere this summer and I wondered how I would wear them into early Fall. Today I wore this sheer top with a lace bralette and blazer. Paired this with jeans and these Manolo Blahnik gold slippers. These flats are so pretty, I don’t miss my heels. And they’re comfortable, which I need since I’m super pregnant and could go into labor any day now.

Pregnancy has been an interesting experience in the relationship I have with my body. I started this blog under a fatshion/body-positive banner—challenging how different bodies are perceived, all while sharing my love of fashion. But pregnancy has not been about how my body looks, but what my body is doing. And it has been growing a tiny human, which is pretty amazing. During this time I’ve felt almost exempt from the traditional gaze that judges women based on size.

Bodies are so much more than inches and pounds, more than how you look in a dress. We, through our bodies, can do some really wondrous things and that’s worth remembering whenever you feel too caught up in how your body looks.

I have not written much about my pregnancy on my blog, because the experience is so private, and yet dichotomously so universal. I’m in my last month and even though I cannot wait to hold my baby in my arms, I’m a little sad that my pregnancy is ending.

As long as I’ve lived, I have known my mother loves me. Unlike other relationships, I am unable to pinpoint when that love started. And I never really thought about it until my pregnancy. But now, I once again have a forever-kind-of-love, except this time I know where it began. I feel as though I’ve stood at the edge of a newly formed ocean that is expanding and expanding. Almost overwhelming.

This past weekend, my sister gave me the most adorable baby shower. And yes, it’s a GIRL! We are beyond happy at the prospect of welcoming a daughter.

p.s. We had our beautiful baby shower invitations made by an independent designer, you can find her etsy shop here. I was very happy with her work and highly recommend her.

After accomplishing a major goal last month, I purchased these blush satin Valentino heels as a gift to myself. I am in love, just look at those bows! Worn with another favorite: these pale pink pants from Dorothy Perkins. I think blush tones look so sweet against brown. Such an underrated color. Love this milky brown blouse dotted with sparkly rhinestones that I found at Forever21 Plus.

p.s. I’m so happy to be approaching the last weeks of my pregnancy, almost full term! Look out for my next post, which I’m dedicating to all things baby.