JOY LOVES FASHION

Can’t believe I’m in my 9th month with lil Obi! Time has definitely flown this pregnancy and some days it feels like I have a million things to do to prepare. Before I get too busy, I wanted to make sure I shared one of my fave pieces of advice with you- something my BFF Deja told me (she just had a baby this past April)…How To Prevent Stretch Marks During Pregnancy!

MY HISTORY WITH STRETCH MARKS

All through puberty I was prone to stretch marks: I have them on my thighs and butt. I hated them then, but I’ve grown to embrace them, somewhat! When I found out I was pregnant, stretch marks on my stomach were just something I didn’t want to have to deal with. So, I asked my girl Deja what worked for her. And the answer was Palmer’s Tummy Butter!

After hearing that, I went to my fave drugstore, Harmons, and purchased some. It only costs about $5- which is much lower than the other stretch mark prevention creams out there.

HOW I USED THIS PRODUCT

I used Palmer’s Tummy Butter every morning on my growing tummy, breasts, butt and thighs after taking a shower . I massaged it liberally and slowly in each spot. I really love how this product feels on my skin, plus it smells amazing! Towards the end of my 2nd trimester, I started applying it on some nights. I found that it is much easier to apply in the morning after showering and this fit easier into my routine. I apply it at night when I get a chance or remember lol. The key with this product is definitely applying it at least once a day. The fact that it has elastin and collagen makes me feel like the product is really working to help my skin stretch comfortably without leaving marks. Plus, since I am naturally prone to stretch marks, I can definitely vouch for this product and I feel like without it I probably wouldn’t have come this far mark-free.

So, if you are pregnant or know someone who is, share this tip with them. I am team Palmer’s Tummy Butter all the way!

Check out more pics of my pregnancy evolution on my IG: @joy_adaeze

xo.Joy.

Fashionnova dress (similar here!) / Vintage blazer (love this one) / Guess boots (these are on my list) / Warby Parker glasses / MAC Ruby Woo lipstick

Earlier this month, I attended Paris Fashion Week for the very first time! It was amazing and definitely a longtime goal of mine. My husband and I honeymooned in Paris and Rome so for the first 2 days in Paris, I had some time to attend Roland Mouret and Leonard Paris. Here’s what I wore on day 1 to the Roland Mouret show- held at the gorgeous Holel Potocki in Paris.

In the photos above I’m 6 months pregnant! I’ve been loving stretchy bodycon dresses since they are so comfortable with my growing bump. I chose a Fashionnova dress (similar), vintage blazer and Guess boots. I accessorized the look with a black and white floral turban, Warby Parker glasses and a vibrant red lip.

Hotel Potocki had the most beautiful gold interiors. Obsessed. After years of attending shows in NYC, I can definitely say that Paris by far has the most beautiful venues. Now on to my favorite looks from the Roland Mouret show:

Loving the creative cutouts and of course those sick heels. Check back in soon to see what I wore to Leonard Paris the next day.

SHOP MY LOOK

Follow my pregnancy looks on Instagram!

xo.Joy.

The weeks have been speeding by (check my current baby bump on Instagram!) and I can’t believe it’s already time to start planning my baby shower. Like, are we really here?!?! Just yesterday my lil boo boo was the size of a strawberry (around week 10) and now we’re reaching head-of-lettuce status!  With all that’s been going on in my life: looking for a new apartment, getting settled after our Paris honeymoon (pics/vids coming soon!) and overall work life; ordering baby shower invitations were the last thing on my mind! 

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