I have a dentist appointment today, and I'm quite apprehensive. I think I've mentioned this here before, but my greatest fear is the dentist office. In fact, pre-pregnancy I had to take a little pill to calm my nerves before my dentist appointment. Even if it's just a little 'ole cleaning, my hygienist gives me a soft blanket to wrap up in, a pillow to hold, and puts the ocean on the tv. I crank the iPod and count to 100 over and over again to keep my mind off the freaky noises and vibrations reverberating off my brain. I am not looking forward to this appointment, so like last time, I'm wearing something whimsical to boost my sour mood.
occasion: dentist office
skirt: vintage via Smashion
tank: courtesy of Love 21 Maternity
wedges: TOMS
bow: I made it this morning!
This is the skirt I blogged and bought on Smashion.com, and it makes me so happy! When getting dressed this morning I thought, "This outfit needs something..." I had some leftover fabric from the cloth napkins I made a few weeks ago, so I crafted up this little bow to add a touch of whimsy. For me, whimsy is a requirement to offset an afternoon touture session at the dentist office!
beautiful skirt! it's inspired great skirt-envy within me...
ReplyDeletei think "above" mt. baby is probably more appropriate, especially if you're worried about what our mothers' generation thinks about our style choices..
HOWEVER! i think i personally prefer below mt. baby! that baby bump is such a miracle! be proud - show it off! you're adorable either way!
ps: everest adams is kee-ute!
I love the skirt above the bump! It looks so cute like that, and it doesn't like seem like you're trying to hide the bump. In fact, I think it accentuates it, but everything still looks proportionate!
ReplyDeleteI like "above" better! Below does like a little old mannish, and while the view from your perspective may seem like a mountain, it looks just lovely from here. ;-)
ReplyDeleteAbove! It's super cute that way
ReplyDeleteI am CRACKING UP. Hubs just IM'ed me from work telling me that the skirt looks best BELOW Mt.Baby. I was like, "You are the ONLY ONE who thinks that!" He is incredulous that I would wear my skirt so high!
ReplyDeleteSee? This is why I stick to dresses! Easy!
Another vote for above Mt. baby! It makes your full skirt flare out more.
ReplyDeleteI think going above with the skirt looks better. Btw, I hate dentists too, they make me cringe whenever I hear that scraping sound during teeth cleanings.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful skirt, I love the bow! And I would go above the bump :)
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above.
ReplyDeleteI have thought about this too, and I say above the bump. Looks cute!
ReplyDeleteI like below the bump. It's unapologetically there. I think maternity clothes tend to hide the pregnant lady rather than showcase.
ReplyDeleteBe below the bump!
Would it depend on the skirt and if the shirt is left out or not?
ReplyDeleteImagine a little bandage skirt and an untucked oversize tee, if you will. Hmmm... perhaps I'll try that tomorrow if I can squeeeeeeze into a bandage skirt, still! :0)
I kind of like both. With below Mt Baby, it's a low-waisted outfit, but above gives it a stylish empire waistline...I guess it's about your comfortability at this point, lovely.
ReplyDeleteThe skirt above the baby belly camouflages it a little more, where they skirt below makes you look ready to pop!
ReplyDeleteI think it just depends on how you feel! :)
I have to imagine it's more comfortable above the bump... it just seems like it would be uncomfortable to wear it below.
Cute outfit. Love the bow - what a great add! My vote is above Mt. Baby.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely above. :-)
ReplyDeleteKeep it above. And good luck at the dentist. I like going, myself. The pain feels good in a good way. I'm a freak!
ReplyDeleteAbove the bump is adorable and looks more modern than below. Great bow! I'd love to see your fabric stash.
ReplyDeleteHaha oh the joys of pregnancy! I rocked both the above and below the belly look, depending on the outfit. Buuut, I have to say that in the last month of pregnancy I had to stop with the below the belly because it made trips to the bathroom even more frequent. You look beautiful in both.
ReplyDeleteAnd, seriously, how do you not look pregnant at ALLL from the front? It is amazing. And also, I looove this bow!
Last but not least, I share your sentiment about the dentist. I would rather have bamboo shoots shoved under my nails ... maybe.
Though you could pull off both - over is definitely the way to go!
ReplyDeleteHope you survived the dentist!
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Definitely above!! Don't worry, you look amazing no matter what :) I know how you feel about the dentist, I hate it because I never get good news! Good luck :)
ReplyDeleteAbove :)
ReplyDeleteAhh, I hate going to the dentists too! I only ever go if I really really must! They scare me :(
Yep, definitely above the bump. Besides, high-waisted skirts are in right now, right?
ReplyDeleteI haven't been to the dentist in YEARS. Seriously. It's awful. I have nice teeth but I'm sure I have a cavity or two and I really need to go, but I'm so terrified of dentists that I just don't. Isn't that awful?
I would definitely stick with ABOVE rather than below.. as long as it doesn't feel too tight. You look fantastic... and I really do love that skirt! I need something like that for my baby bump!
ReplyDeleteI think above Mt. Baby looks best! I too hate and fear the dentist, so I know where you're coming from with that. Good luck though!
ReplyDeleteI love that skirt and the bow is adorable!! and i say below!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely above the bump!! Super cute!
ReplyDeleteI say above, but you're so darling, you can pull it off either way! ;)
ReplyDeleteYou look beautiful! I think it's super cute above the bump!
ReplyDeleteI agree with the majority and think your skirt looks best above.
ReplyDeleteBoth are good options, but above is so cute.
i hope the dentist went ok. I also hate the dentist, i hate all the water they spray in my mouth and really feel awkward when they try to talk to me while working on my teeth..there usually is no possible way to respond to their questions!! Don't they know that??
Haha! Okay, I just burst out laughing at your linked picture to those guys. Don't worry, you don't look like that if you wear it below. I may be in the minority here, but I think the below actually looks better! It showcases Mt. Baby instead of covering it up.
ReplyDeleteI hope your dentist visit went well!
My vote is for above the baby mount! I like that styling better, even though it makes you feel like Urkel :). I also can't believe you just whipped that bow together this morning! It goes so amazing with the skirt, I thought it was a part of the skirt itself! Major kudos! And also I loved seeing you in Lucky magazine this month!!
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You still look gorgeous either way. Love what you're creating with the new sewing skills!
ReplyDeleteI vote for above! It looks adorable. And I laughed out loud at "Mt. Baby"!!
ReplyDeleteI say go for comfort! Whichever feels better to you. I know during pregnancy I sought comfort in my clothing. I loved my maternity pants from kohls, I lived in them for the last month, and they were kinda cute too! They covered the whole mountain but it was a wide loose elastic. So again, it looks cute on you either way, so go for COMFORT!
ReplyDeleteoh no! why are you so afraid of the dentist?! bad experience? you poor thing. to be honest, you little blankie, pillow, ipod setup sounds like a good idea!
ReplyDeletePS: I'm voting above for sure but agree with everyone else that you should do whatever is most comfortable.
You're looking mighty cute today! I am also terrified of the dentist. I should look into that "little pill" you speak of. I usually cry when they say I need more than a cleaning.:0( Oh, and BTW skirts should go over the belly. So much cuter.
ReplyDeleteI vote below!
ReplyDeleteDefinately above....Urkel was the greatest! hope you survived the dentist!
ReplyDeleteI hear your pain on the dentist front. I had a few horrible experiences as a kid and took anxiety meds for cleanings until I found my current (AMAZING) dentist.
ReplyDeleteAnd I definitely prefer above, but at this point it should be all about your comfort.
This is a great outfit. I like above waaaay more than below. The empire waist accentuates the bump and is on-trend. Below looks a little sloppy to me.
ReplyDeleteI like it better above! When do you find out the sex of the baby?
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I would definitely say above the bump for sure!
ReplyDeleteok, this may not be helping much but I think it looks nice both ways
ReplyDeleteABOVE :) Love the fabric belt/sash!
ReplyDeleteEverest would be a pretty cute name. As for the above/below debate, I would say it's entirely dependent upon the skirt. Some would look better above, others below. As a loose rule, I suggest that flowy skirts look better above the bump and tighter, more pencil like skirts look better below.
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above, definitely above. Its like a high waisted girl twist to a baby bump.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful skirt! I like it better above the baby bump!
ReplyDeleteHope your dentist appointment went OK!
Both looks are lovely, but I prefer below. It looks very relaxed and boho (in a good way!).
ReplyDeleteIt looks good on you both ways but I think if you like the Mt.Baby there then you want to show that its there, so put it below it. If not, then put the skirt above. Hope this helps x
ReplyDeleteI love the above photo.
ReplyDeleteYou are totally blooming and looking awesome everyday!
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ABove Above !!
ReplyDeleteAbove is super cute. Below is a tad creepy. Sorry...
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on the dentist thing! It used to be that if I didn't take that little pill I'd be flat on the floor with an anxiety attack before I even left the house. I got lucky with a nice dentist like yours, who gets it and doesn't make me feel bad. Good luck, you'll be so proud of yourself when its over
ReplyDeleteNot as though lacking of a response, but let me also vote for above the waist. You look uber cute (Urkle would be proud!).
ReplyDeleteAbove, for sure!
ReplyDeleteWhimsy is absolutely essential to get through such ordeals as the dentist *shudders* - love the bow! ;-)
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