melissa-ing

I might be 32 weeks pregnant with my second child, but I'm trying my best to stay in my regular/non maternity clothes. Sharing today a casual weekend outfit - bought this $14 Yexipo  waffle top from Amazon Fashion (because let's be honest all these Instagram influencers sharing their cute and cheap clothes from Amazon is getting to me. I want to know what all the hype is about! And what is with all these Amazon Fashion brand names?) Amazon Waffle Top in Apricot (size Large) ,  Old Navy Maternity Full Panel Jersey Leggings (size Medium) Ordered this waffle top in a size Large based on the reviews. Almost everyone said size up 1 to 2 sizes so I sized up to a Large to get this casual off the shoulder look.

This might sound a little vain (#firstworldproblems) but one of the scariest things about pregnancy for me was the no-going back body changes that occur. Not that I have a super model body but knowing that I will never see the belly that I've known for my lifetime after this 9 month period was disheartening. These were the skincare products I added for my pregnancy after some research. What works for you might not work for me, sadly none of these worked well for me, but maybe you'll be able to enjoy ( or save some $$$). Clarins Stretch Mark Minimizer $56  |  Bio-Oil $15  |  Clarins Tonic Body Treatment Oil $64 I've heard of Bio-Oil forever - to me it's always been known as the "maternity" oil. So I immediately ordered a bottle once my first trimester was coming to an end. Bio Oil is meant as a PREVENTIVE product - exactly what I was hoping for and they expect you to use it as soon as second trimester starts. I went through about 6 oz of this pr...