2014: Year of the Horse Jewelry

A new year has rolled around and the Chinese Zodiac has dubbed 2014 the Year of the Horse. According to the zodiac, those born in the year of the horse are energetic, bright, warm-hearted, intelligent and able. Sounds pretty good, right?

Here are my top choices for "Year of the Horse" jewelry. I am favoring the more subtle take on the horse trend with horseshoe jewelry. These horsey jewels would make the perfect gift for an expectant momma, anyone with a special year ahead, or those needing a little more good luck!

1. Chloe Horse Head Ring

2. Piperlime Horseshoe Studs

3. Dogeared Horseshoe Wish Bracelet

4. Gorjana Horse Studs 

5. Alexis Bittar Crystal Horseshoe Necklace

6. Urban Outfitters Two Tone Horse Necklace

7. Swarovski Horseshoe Charm Bracelet

8. Rebecca Minkoff Pave Horseshoe Charm Necklace

9. Erica Weiner Horseshoe Ring

10. Tory Burch Horseshoe Charm Necklace

11. Forever 21 Horse Necklace

12. Boticca Origami Horse Necklace

13. Dogeared Year of the Horse Necklace

Maternity Fashion: The Maxi Dress

Waking up and just throwing on whatever you feel inspired by is not as option when you're 8 months pregnant. I am just starting the eighth month of pregnancy (31 weeks) and while I've been doing alright with creatively dressing the bump, I am guessing I am about to have to get a lot more creative - the bigger she gets the fewer options I am left with. I am not a huge fan of maternity clothes (aside from maternity jeans and pants, which are a necessity in my eyes) so I've been trying to buy regular flowy tops and clothes that seem to stretch and expand with my belly.

The maxi dress is a perfect example of something you can buy this season from a "regular" store that will fit your pregnant belly and stretch with you as your bump grows.  This one, from Tart Collections, is not maternity, but works beautifully as a comfortable, stylish maternity dress. If you're pregnant this spring or summer, I would definitely recommend this dress.  It's stylish, comfortable, and easy to throw on in warm weather. It's a maternity fashion no brainer.

 

Dress: c/o Tart Collections / Wedge Sandals: Nine West / Necklace and bracelet: Made by me!

Maternity Jewelry: For the Expectant Mom

Baby bumps are becoming one of the most fashionable accessories a woman can have. Every website I visit seems to have one celebrity announcing their pregnancy and another stylishly dressing their baby bump. Celebs have definitely led the way to stylish dressing and accessorizing during pregnancy and women have followed suit! Gone are the days of hiding behind baggy sweatshirts. Fitted maxi dresses, trendy tunics, and skinny jeans are the new maternity wear.

One of the best ways to highlight your bump is with a bump skimming necklace! Take a cue from Jessica Alba and wear a long necklace to show off your bump. Wearing your impending bundle of joy's initial around your neck is another fun way to accessorize during pregnancy. And you can continue to wear your sweet charm once baby is born. My favorite choice from the bunch? The long bump skimming peanut necklace I found on anthropologie.com. The peanut charm will rest on your little peanut and subtly signal to nosey stranger that yes, you are in fact expecting.

Jessica Alba / Felis necklace, Anthropologie / Peanut Necklace, Anthropologie / Due Date necklace, Go Belly Go / Mom necklace, Robyn Rhodes / Diamond Letter necklace, Jennifer Meyer / Wing Tile Necklace, Anthropologie / Mommy necklace, Jennifer Meyer /  Evolution Ball neckalce (available in pink & blue!), Anthropologie