What I Wore Sunday

Sunday, November 10, 2013



Sweater: Gap
Chambray and pearls: J. Crew Factory
Skirt: J. Crew
Boots: Steve Madden via Amazon Warehouse

So I was planning to wear this lovely mustard skirt today for one last hurrah before it's retirement until next year post-baby. It zipped happily, but I unfortunately could barely sit down in it. The striped pencil still fits fine, although I'm guessing not for long...



This was supposed to be a study weekend for me. I'm taking my boards in less than a month and I've been less than focused. Now that I'm in the second trimester, I'm actually feeling well (other than a little fatigue) so my only excuse is that I've been distracted lately. Very distracted. Thinking about the baby and what he or she will look like, what his or her name will be...worrying about potential things that could go wrong with the pregnancy...and pondering my decisions for next year as I get ready for another slew of residency interviews this week and face starting residency with a newborn.

So I did what any sensible medical student would do: put down the books and headed to Ulta to take advantage of their $20 gel manicure special. I can count on one hand the number of manicures that I've gotten in my lifetime, but I figured that I had a good excuse with my interviews this week and Stephen's brother's wedding (which I'm in) on Saturday. It was my first experience getting a gel manicure and I'm sold.



I also picked up some fun travel-size toiletries for my carry-on. 



Pregnancy randomness: The belly is growing. Unfortunately I'm at that awkward stage where I look like I've put on some weight in le belly instead of looking preggo. It still amazes me that my weight hasn't changed one bit but none of my clothes fit right. Baby's heart is going strong per my morning Doppler time. Cravings include grapefruit, any type of herbal tea, and baked Ruffles. I started this prenatal workout and really like it; I also went to Zumba today for the first time in ages (it felt great...and I kept picturing the little babe inside me dancing with my crazy Zumba moves).

Stephen and I just got back from mass and now I need to pack so I can leave on a jet plane tomorrow. The next three days = three flights and three interviews so I'll be praying that I make all my connections, and that my bridesmaid dress still fits on Saturday despite my growing bump and various pre-interview residency dinners (ha). 

Linking up with Fine Linen and Purple.

6 comments:

  1. You look so cute! I love your style! The skirt and the pearls...swoon! Right up my alley! Have a great trip and a blessed week!

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  2. You look great! I will be praying for you and your little one!

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  3. Good luck on your boards!! I LOVE your outfit!!!!!!! There is really no part I like best; it's all perfect together. :)

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  4. You look great, Erika! I esp. love the addition of the necklace. And a $20 gel manicure? The perfect study break. :)

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  5. You look amazing!!!!!! Love the outfit and your nails look fabulous. Good luck on your boards. Too bad it's around Christmas.

    Agi:)

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  6. You look lovely! It's funny with pregnancy: you think all your clothes are the same size but some things you grow out of weeks before others. . . . Hope the interviews are going well! . . . . Oh, and gel manicures are the best, aren't they?

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