sugar kane.: it's a big day.

Today is my baby shower, guys! WHERE DOES THE TIME GO? Good grief, seriously, wasn't it just yesterday that I was only four months along? Now here I am, 34 weeks (ONLY SIX MORE???!!), getting ready to celebrate my baby girl. I'm awfully excited, yet slightly nervous because I have about zero experience with baby showers prior to this. I have been told it requires lots of smiling and thank yous. My sweet boyfriend is up right now, at 7:19AM, making dishes for the party. I'm lucky he likes to cook. The shower is being thrown by my wonderful, lovely friends Nikki and Amber and I can't wait to see what they've done! One of the things I had to do regarding this shower was to stay out of it for the most part and just relinquish control to them. I think I did okay! Not an easy feat for a control freak though, I tell ya.

Let's talk baby shower outfits. I put a lot of emphasis on my outfit and I really wanted to find the perfect dress. Well, instead I found the perfect skirt. And oh is it ever perfect. I came across it at H&M.

Is it not the most amazing skirt ever?! I'm in love. And it has an elastic waist and it fits perfectly under my belly in my normal size which means I can wear it after! Seriously, ladies, you do NOT need to buy maternity wear, it's really just not necessary. I have purchased two things from the maternity store throughout my entire pregnancy. One of those giant pillows from Boppy and nursing bras. The end. You do not need to sink a fortune into a whole new wardrobe. I feel very strongly about this! It's all about easy basics that grow with you. Basic tees and tanks. Maxi skirts. Inexpensive maxi dresses. Leggings. Layering! Just go up a size!

And since we're on the subject...can we please talk about H&M's Fall line? And how it's the best collection they've done in years?? I mean, the skirt! And do you know how much it cost? $24.95. Shut the front door. I almost don't even want to tell people how awesome their new stuff is because I want it all for myself. Some favs: