Happy FRIDAY!!

I have a very very very exciting announcement to make on Monday morning with my amazing friends from Bugaboo! If you haven’t already heard- Bugaboo is launching their newest ALL BLACK Stoller- Bugaboo Donkey April 1st! We want you to #ConvertToBlack with us, beginning Monday morning with an amazing contest! Today, my style board is a BIG hint to Monday’s contest! And…. that’s all I can say for now!

See you all Monday! You won’t want to miss this. The baby in your life will thank you!

-SHOP MY #ConvertToBlack STYLE-

1. Ohh! Chic T $113
2. Chanel Vintage Handbag
3. Charlotte Olympia Kitty Flats
4. Diptyque Black Baies Candle $90
5. Butter Nail Polish $17
6. Bobbi Brown Long Wear Eye Gel $27
7. Marseille Soap
8. Mac Volcanic Exfoliator
9. Hunter Boots
10. Stella McCartney Ipad Case $300
11. Prada Sunglasses $290
12. Black Milk Glass Cake Stand
13. Karl Lagerfeld Watch $275
14. Tory Burch quilted flats $250
15. COCO Chanel NOIR
16. Black Chairs

I LOVE pillows. I LOVE pillows a lot! They consume every square inch of my couches, chairs and bed -Okay, well half of the bed. I get asked all the time where my pillows are from. This is not an easy question to answer, simply because they’re not all from one place! I get a few amazing finds at Home Sense (Home Goods in the US), Etsy and my favourite boutiques around Vancouver. Here are some of my biggest Pillow Crushes to date!

Favourite Pillow Shop on Etsy at the moment- She carries such stunning affordable pillows>>>  Anna-Marie Coscoros Shop

1. Designer’s Gild Pink Lumbar $60
2. Magenta Ikat $75
3. Black & White Chevron $55.50
4. Gold Dot Pillow $75+
5. Designer’s Guild Fabric Black Floral $27
6. Trellis Watermelon $80
7. Gold LOVE $60
8. Designer’s Guild Fabric Silk Green $40
9. Pink Arrow Pillow $46
10. Gold Fleur Pillow $75+
11. Grey, Silver Black Foil Lumbar $40
12.  Navy Fleur Chinoise Pillow $60+

I promised myself when I got pregnant that I wouldn’t turn my blog into a BABY/MOMMY Blog. And I won’t! But it’s hard not to post the things I’ve been shopping/looking for, while I’ve been pregnant! Plus, so many of you are asking what my favourite products are via twitter and Instagram. So I thought, why not share? I’m no mommy yet! But, from all the research and recommendations I’ve been getting, these products have been some of my favourite to date!! If you know me, I’m VERY practical. I like to stick to the basics… and yes, lots of blacks and neutral colors! (Keeping future babies in mind of course!) Enjoy! Have any favourites?? I would love to hear!!

Plus, don’t miss out on this week’s giveaway! A, oh so fabulous 7 A.M. Infant Le Sac Igloo and Warm muffs to keep YOU and baby nice and toasty on those cold days and nights!

Enter to win by:

1. “Like & Share this post ” The Doctor’s Closet on Facebook + Say a little friendly hello!
2. “Like” 7 A.M. Enfant on Facebook

Tweet us for extra entries! @doctorscloset @7AMenfant

***Don’t forget to leave a comment below! ***

1. Honest Diapers
2. 4Moms Classic MamaRoo Bounce Seat $199
3.  ERGObaby Organic Cotton Baby Carrier $135
4.  ERGObaby Organic Infant Insert Silver $38
5.  Boy Pacifiers $9.99
6.  Heimess Pacifier Chain | BabyAvenue $15
7.  Bugaboo All Black Collection All Black Donkey available April 1st.
8.  “This is”  London, Rome, New York Books | The Cross Design $22
9.  Hunter Infant Rain Boots $50
10. Tory Burch Diaper Bag $375
11. 7 A.M. Enfant Le Sac igloo $115
12. 7 A.M. Enfant Warm Muffs $44
13.  Sophie la Girafe Teething Toy $24.50

I’ve been toying back and forth if I should post these photos. Why? Well… if you follow me on twitter or instagram you’ll know that these photos might cause a little bit of confusion! Not sure why?? Keep reading…

At 20 weeks pregnant, we hosted a small brunch with our family, to find out the gender of our little bundle of joy! (It was a surprise for Troy and I as well) It was such an surreal moment to find out the gender together as a family! A fun and very joyful morning of food, treats, laughs AND surprises.  2 months later another big surprise- keep reading!

Huge thank you to our friends at RAD Photography for capturing such a fun moment!

Mimosas with strawberry, raspberry & gold pompom garland.

Adorable glass wear from IKEA & polka dot paper straws from Etsy.

Jumbo Balloons from The Flair Exchange on Etsy, DIY pompoms.

DIY box- Idea taken from here.

Take home Macarons by Kitchening & Co. by Carly

Cookies made by my little sister!

Streamers from The Flair Exchange on Etsy

Guess ‘Boy or Girl’ with DIY lips & moustaches

Some of our Family!

And out came the balloons!!

YES!!!! Two months later at our 3D ultrasound appointment, we found out that we’re actually having a BOY!

All in all, we had a blast with our family creating this moment and unexpected new memories! If you have a baby on it’s way this is a great way to find out with your family and friends.  I wasn’t sold on the idea at first, but we all had such a blast celebrating together- I recommend it to everyone! Maybe wait till after the 3D ultrasound.

Thank you to my friend Nicole G for convincing me to make this brunch happen & organizing the “pink” balloons.

Congratulations Jade @jphamous03! You are the winner of our JewelMint Giveaway!

Please email me at monika@thedoctorscloset.com

1. Pastel Pigment Collar $29.99
2. Brazen Beauty Bangle $29.99
3. Layered Ice Ring $29.99
4. Midnight Blues Ring $29.99
5. Gatsby Earrings $29.99
6. Crystal Reign Earrings $29.99
7. Pave Tassel Earrings $29.99
8. Missing Link Bracelet $29.99
9. Diamond Nights Necklace $58

It is the month of giveaways on the blog!

To end off February, I’m so excited to be teaming up with JewelMint and giving you the chance to win your favourite JewelMint piece! They have such a fabulous selection of bracelets, earrings, necklaces and much more! I’ve chosen some of my favourites above to give you an idea of how amazing their collection is!

Leave a comment below with your name and where you are from and let me know which JewelMint piece you would choose.

1. “Like & Share this post ” The Doctor’s Closet on Facebook + Say a little friendly hello!
2. Sign up for a free JewelMint Membership HERE

BONUS Entries:

3. Follow and tweet on Twitter! @doctorscloset @JewelMint

Tweet & fill in the blank: “I want to win a _______ from @JewelMint on the @doctorscloset #JewelMintgiveaway”

4.  Follow @doctorscloset on Instagram and share if you like!

5. Follow The Doctor’s Closet with Bloglovin’

Winner will be announced March 4th!

Happy Monday! So many of you mommies-to-be have been asking about my “bump style” and where I have been shopping for maternity wear!

Quite honestly, the phrase “maternity wear” scared me and I wanted to avoid it by all means! I didn’t want to spend the extra money on clothes that I won’t wear in the near future. BUT, I laugh now- being 7 & a half months pregnant, I’m starting to realize that I really have NOTHING to wear (meaning nothing fits) and I need some desperate help from the maternity department! Again, I didn’t want to spend too much $$, so I only invested in items that I know would work for my next pregnancy and items I could still wear after baby boy comes. I certainly can’t forget the need to feel pampered with new nail polish shades, a candle that would help me relax, some great books and lottts of accessories!

Hope you mommies-to-be can relate!

My favourite places to shop in Vancouver??
Try TOPSHOP Maternity at The Hudson’s Bay Co. & Rebecca Bree Boutique for some serious comfy Zoe Karssen T’s and sweatshirts!

-SHOP MY BUMP STYLE-

1. Black Maxi Dress | Tart Collections $142
2.  Oh la la T | Zoe Karssen
3.  Kiss the Future T | Zoe Karssen
4.  Lace Front Blouse | TOPSHOP $76 thebay.com
5.  Boyfriend Lacey Jeans | TOPSHOP $84 thebay.com
6.  Ganado Fringe Scarf | $12
7.  Supersoft Skinny Jeans | TOPSHOP $72 thebay.com
8.  Alphabet Coin Bracelet | $60
9.  Diptyque Candle | $60
10.  Essie Nail Polish Snap Happy & She’s Pampered $8
11.  Black Reva Flats | Tory Burch $225
12.  Ballerina flat with Ankle Strap | $89.90
13.  Bringing Up Bebe | $18

Congratulations Jessica Sweatt- @jesshereandnow!!! You are the winner of a Little Glamour Necklace!! Happy Valentine’s Day!!!
Please email me at monika@thedoctorscloset.com

Ever since I received my M(heart)T necklace from Little Glamour, I’ve been getting compliment after compliment! So you can just imagine how excited I am to be giving away one of Litte Glamour’s necklaces on the blog today!

The moment I found this sweet Etsy Shop I fell in love with the concept and sentimental value behind each piece Elizabeth carries in her shop!

Want to wear some love around your neck?? Be sure to follow the simple instructions below to have a chance to win!

Leave a comment below with your name and where you are from and let me know which Little Glamour necklace you would choose. Winner will be announced February 14th!
Please also indicate all additional entires! ie: followed on twitter, bloglovin etc.

1. “Like & Share this post ” The Doctor’s Closet on Facebook + Say a little friendly hello!
2. “Follow” @littleglamour on TWITTER or FACEBOOK or BOTH!

BONUS Entries:

3. Follow and tweet on Twitter! @doctorscloset

Tweet: “I want to wear some love around my neck from @littleglamour & @doctorscloset #littleglamourLOVE”

4. ‘Favourite’ LitteGlamour on Etsy

5.  Follow @doctorscloset on Instagram and share if you like!

6. Follow The Doctor’s Closet with Bloglovin’

Can’t wait to win your own?? Use code DOCTOR at checkout to get 15% off anything your little heart desires from Little Glamour’s Etsy shop!

- SHOP MY VALENTINE’S PICKS-

Sometimes it’s just  nice to buy something for yourself! Especially right around now, when all the adorable hearts are starting to appear for Valentine’s day! It’s funny, I’m also learning that shopping for this little baby of mine feels just as good as shopping for myself! So I’ve thrown in a few baby items in my top 25! Can any other mom’s relate to this??

Love is in the air! Might as well soak it up!

1. Bando Chiffon Pom Pom Clips $20
2.  Logo Heart Stud Earring $68
3.  Kate Spade Umbrella $35
4.  Heart Shaped Head Phones $42
5.  Baby Heart Ruffle One Piece $20
6.  Toddler Happy Socks $6
7.  Young at Heart Sweater $42.99
8.  Heart to Heart Knee Highs $15
9.  Heart Dinner Plate Set of 4 $12
10. DL Pink and Red Nail Polish $16
11.  J. Crew Mini Bag $180
12.  Shut-up & Kiss Me lip Balm $3
13.  Pink Ombre Emi-Jay Ties $12
14.  Gold lips by Made By Girl $28
15.  Alphabet Coin Bracelet $60
16.  My Whole Heart Pillow $120
17.  Diptyque Jasmin Scented Candle $33
18.  Kate Spade Striped iphone Case $40
19.  Tiny Initial Necklace $33
20.  Tory Burch Reva Key Chain $55
21.  Bugaboo Stroller $$
22.  Bando Classic Mini Hearts $10
23.  Heart Mug $8
24.  Kate Spade MRS Cosmetics Bag $60
25.  Kate Spade 20th Anniversary Journal $20

CONGRATULATIONS ELIZABETH!!!! (Twitter/Instagram: @ejsm )
You won!!!!

Please email me for details: monika@thedoctorscloset.com

What’s the hottest item around?? A PARTYSKIRT of course!!

Meet two sisters Lauren and Mariel Armstrong the girls behind PARTYSKIRTS!

They bring along such a fun story of how their adorable and flirty skits came to life! ….While studying, working and socializing in New York and Los Angeles their mother sewed two skirts to fill a hole in the sisters’ wardrobes. Sure enough, the skirts garnered attention everywhere they were worn. Before the sisters knew it, fashion leaders and boutiques were wondering where in the world those skirts came from – and where could they get some themselves.

The PARTYSKIRT had arrived. And now is your turn to own your very own red (oxblood) PARTYSKIRT just in time for Valentine’s Day! (Value of $246)

Leave a comment below with your name and where you are from! 
Please also indicate all additional entires! ie: followed on twitter, bloglovin etc.

1. “Like & Share this post ” The Doctor’s Closet on Facebook + Say a little friendly hello!
2. “Follow” @PartySkirts on TWITTER or INSTAGRAM or both!!

BONUS Entries:

3. Follow and tweet on Twitter! @doctorscloset

Tweet: “I want to twirl in a @partyskirts for Valentine’s Day from the @doctorscloset #twirlinapartyskirt”

4.  Follow @doctorscloset on Instagram

5. Follow The Doctor’s Closet with Bloglovin’

Winner will be chosen at random Tuesday, February 5th… to have your Party Skirt just in time for Valentine’s Day!!

When Meg Biram asked me to be part of the to & from Valentine’s issue I could hardly wait to just SEE it! The Christmas Holiday issue was not only out of this world amazing- it was their first issue!! So I could only imagine what the LOVE issue was going to be like! I’ve chosen some of my favourite jewelry pieces for the occasion, and some things I wouldn’t mind to receive myself! hint-hint… Click over to to & from to flip though every single page! Full of amazing products (gift for him, her, baby, home…) – just perfect for Valentine’s Day! Trust me you won’t be disappointed!

-SHOP MY FAVE VALENTINE’S GIFTS-