Friday Five

Today's Friday Five is all about maternity clothing. I've bought a belt extender to make my own pants fit a bit longer than they normally would have, but I'm now getting to the point where I need to start thinking about buying some maternity pants. So this morning I browsed Etsy to see what cute clothes I could find for pregnant ladies. While you may look at the prices and think it's too much, keep in mind that buying handmade clothing means it will be custom-made for your size. For me--a tall, slender person--that's great news.

I started by looking through the maternity pants section, since that's going to be my own first need. Gaia Conceptions is a lovely shop that I have bought skirts from a couple of times. Handmade custom-sized clothing with organic fabrics, and eco-friendly dye. It doesn't get much better than that. Plus, the Love me 2 Gaucho looks just as comfy as the skirts that I already have at home. Perfect for wearing during summer vacation while we're working on the baby's room. (Love me 2 Gaucho, $75.00)

Herban Devi also has a cute pair of capri legging-type pants that would be great on their own or underneath a skirt. The folding waist looks very comfy. These Devi Capris are made to order, so be sure to take your measurements before ordering. Be sure to check out her shop policies for tips on finding your measurements. (Devi Capri, $50.00)

This morning I also came across a great shop, MamaSan Maternity Apparel. Everyone needs a little black dress, but the Mended Heart maternity dress also features three pink embroidered hearts. (Can I call them cute? I hope so, because they are.) :) I love that the dress has elastic and an adjustable tie below the bust line, so that pregnant ladies can wear this great dress throughout pregnancy, or even afterward. (Mended Heart black maternity dress, $45.00)

Clementiny Clothing uses re-purposed, recycled, and vintage materials for her clothing. Since she also makes your items custom for your size, she says that any clothing in her shop can be made into maternity clothing. Groovy! Oh, and she also has a link to a YouTube video to help you with your measurements, just in case you need the extra tips. I love her Vintage Summer Wrap Dress. It looks so cool for a hot summer day. Just what I'll need! The dress wraps and ties through a button hole, so you can change up how you wear the dress each time. Put the tie in the front, back, or side for a different look. (Vintage Summer Wrap Dress, $51.00)

There are so many cute maternity tees on Etsy, it was really hard to pick just one. But I decided to go with the Kick It tee from KSS Maternity, because it made me smile when I saw it. The t-shirt itself is made from bamboo, which I know is a very soft fabric, and is long in length to cover the mama-to-be's tummy during pregnancy. Yay! Plus, the measurement of each size of shirt is included, so you know just what you're getting. (Kick It maternity t-shirt, $25.00)

Friday Feature

Be sure to stop by the EtsyVeg Team blog. Not only will you see my sugar scrub included in the team treasury, but you can take a look at all of the other gorgeous items there. And trust me, they are beautiful!

For today's regular installment of Friday Feature, I would like to present intergalacticrose! She's a member of the EtsyVeg Team, and all of her products are completely vegan.

Isn't this custom-designed faerie skirt cute? Let her know what colors you want on it, and your measurements, and she'll sew you up your own customized skirt. This beautiful skirt has a drawstring waist, which I personally am a fan of on skirts!

Who doesn't love an Ewok? I know I do! This appliqued hoodie reminds me of a shih-tsu I knew once. His fur was always trimmed short, and his little face looked just like Wicket. Of course, that was his name too. :)