The Top I Spent Too Much On (Also a Tunics Post)

It didn't make any sense to do a leggings post, without following it up with a tunics post. I mean, what on earth were you going to wear on top of those leggings? And of course I am here to help.

But first, let's discuss my new favorite tunic ever. And how I spent way too much money on it. One day last week, on the way home from dinner, Mr. EWP and I stopped into Pea in the Pod to pick me up a tunic or two to go with all my new leggings I was totally in love with. We didn't know this before we went in, but apparently the Pea in the Pod on Oak Street is the super chi chi fancy pants designer Pea in the Pod and nothing in the store is under $150. Oops.

That, however, didn't stop me from trying on, no exaggeration, 24 tops. All the while Mr. EWP sat and waited for me to actually like one. And then I did. I fell in love with one particular tunic, and walked out of the dressing room. Mr. EWP liked it too but wanted me to try on the fake bump to make sure it'd fit down the road. And OMG, after I put on that fake bump I'm pretty sure I could have gotten Mr. EWP to agree to buying every single item in that store. He was totally in love. But I decided to be reasonable (depending on your definition) and only walked out with this:

Pea in the Pod, $145

Yes, I'm fully aware it's way too much money for a maternity top. But I was totally in love with it. And both Mr. EWP and I envision me wearing it post-pregnancy with a big wide belt. It could happen. And it'd be super cute.


But for the non-preggo set, here are some tunic options just for you:

Velvet, was $195, sale $110

Only Hearts, $40-$80 @

Love Sam, $136 *

Juicy Couture, $158

Joe's Jeans, $77

G-Star, $130

Forever 21, $22.80 *

Forever 21, $24.80 @ *

Forever 21, $27.80

Forever 21, $15.80

Forever 21, $19.80

Forever 21, $17.80

C&C California, $68

@Available in more colors

* EWP fave

Hello, My Name is EWP, and I'm a Leggings Convert

I have always been vehemently against leggings. I guess I had seen one too many trashy starlets wearing them as pants with short little shirts and showing off her ladybits. Leggings are NOT pants. This created an aversion in me so strong, that I never ever considered them for me.

But a few weeks ago I met up with my friend, and fellow preggo, Andrea of Basic Boutique and she looked absolutely adorable in a pair of leggings and a big flowy tunic. It got me thinking, hmm... what if I tried leggings?

So I made a little outing to Pea in the Pod and tried on some maternity leggings. And, well, I fell in love immediately.

Pea in the Pod, $35

I want to wear them everyday, but there's only one problem - I don't own any tunics. And these ladybits are definitely staying covered, thank you very much. So I've put in an order to Motherhood Maternity and picked up a way overpriced tunic from Pea in the Pod that I just loved (to be posted later) and am on my way to tunic + legging bliss.

But for all you non-pregnant ladies, I've found some regular leggings, which I will totally be buying post baby. Because, as I said, I'm a total leggings convert.

Velvet, $60

Forever 21, $5.50 @

Urban Outfitters, $24 @

@Available in more colors

My Summer Uniform (AKA A Summer Dress Post)

If you see me walking around this summer, this is what you'll see:
1) A hat to keep the rays off my face
2) A flowy summer dress (completely unrelated to being pregnant, this is what I was already wearing when I found out)
3) (not pictured but they're there) sandals, most likely my Aerosole Soul Mates

There, honestly, is just no other way to spend your days this summer as you walk around. But we've already discussed summer hats, and summer sandals, so it's time to talk summer dresses.

All across the country it's been 90+ degrees (unless you're Foodiebia and live in temperate San Fran, but let's just not count her, okay?) The thought of wearing anything super substantial (i.e. jeans) makes sweat drip down my back. Even a skirt and top can be too much sometimes as your mid-section gets double-layered with the shirt tucked into your skirt. There really is only one solution: a dress. It's SO easy. It's one item. No matching or coordinating required. Just slip it on and you're good to go! And you look so cute and put together with no effort at all!

As always, I've pulled some easy breezy summer dress options for you from the interwebs. But, honestly, a lot of my summer dresses that I love were not available online (like the above-pictured eyelet dress, purchased for $90 at the Banana Republic Outlet), so get out there and check your local stores!

Velvet, $102

J.Crew, was $69.50, sale $39.99 @


Juicy Couture, $198




J.Crew, was $69.50, sale $49.99

Banana Republic, $110

Remain, $68

Velvet, $48

@Available in more colors

Website Spotlight: Basic Boutique

I have friends who blog, but I've never made friends before from blogging. Until recently that is. Yesterday I had the great delight to meet up for brunch with some blogger buddies. They're a great group of girls and I had a blast.

It just so happens that one of these lovely blogger friends I've made is also the owner of Basic Boutique. You might recognize the name from the shopping links on the side bar or some clothing options I've featured here. For an avid online shopper, it was a pretty fun meet up!

This is the lovely Andrea who created and runs Basic Boutique in addition to working a full time job. She's only 29. Isn't that crazy??

So I thought it made sense to do a little spotlight on Basic Boutique and give you some of my faves from the site. Happy shopping and check out Basic Boutique for yourself!

Vena Cava, $395

Loeffler Randall, $325

Velvet, $152



Velvet, $141

Ulla Johnson, was $275, sale $192.50 *

Myne, was $167, sale $83.50

Laila Azhar, was $385, sale $192.50

* EWP Fave