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Body Image Advice & Quitting Smoking!

20 January 2017

Here's a tip on how to wear over-the-knee boots when pregnant...don't. Mark my words, you.will.regret.it. About 20 minutes into pulling them on this morning I really should have given up, but I persisted and then had the same battle later that day when I attempted to take them off. Well, let's just say I got my workout in for the day! There was lots of sweating, panting, straining and eventually shouting of profanities. But at least the pictures turned out nice and that's all that matters, right?! Haha.

Boots aside this was a really comfy outfit & one I wore a slight variation of last week when we went into London. The jeans are my new faves from Seraphine maternity. Stretchy, soft denim with an over-the-bump panel...perfect! The black jumper actually doubles as a nursing top with the side-buttons and is also from Seraphine. This reminds me of an old (non-maternity) GAP one I used to have years ago which I loved and am pretty sure I featured it on the blog a few times too. My boots were really affordable Daisy Street ones I got from ASOS a while ago and aside from the fact that they're a nightmare for a preggo to get on & off, they are super comfortable - even during my long walk back from Eduardo's nursery! My Hermes scarf & cuff were Christmas presents from Jonathan.


Today I also filmed an Ask Anna video which had been a long time coming as I hadn't done one of these in a while! I answered questions on body image advice, quitting smoking (even though I'm totally unqualified to give that advice! But I tried!) and how to know if you're ready for babies! Let me know what you think of the video and I hope you all have a fabulous weekend! 
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41 comments

  1. Unknown20 January 2017 at 19:25

    You are so beautiful and my biggest inspiration!!

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  2. White Rose20 January 2017 at 20:22

    You look absolutely gorgeous Anna !! Love that scarf on you!

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  3. Unknown20 January 2017 at 22:24

    Loved the positive message in your vlog today and you look absolutely stunning with and without make up. Question though, does Jonathan (or anyone else) speak Irish Gaelic? I live in Scotland and speak Scottish Gaelic so I can understand what Jonathan says, just wondering if it was a few words or if he was fluent. PS - The body image part really helped me today, thank you so much for that xx See you in the next vlog and hope everyone is well x
    - Sophie

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  4. Unknown20 January 2017 at 22:36

    Ok, so I know I just left a comment but this is worth it I promise :) I am now watching tonight's vlog and how cute are Emilia and Eduardo? Eduardo is speaking soooo clearly (and may or may not love pain au chocolat's :D ) . I also received compliments on my necklace today. My Rose Gold, Aries one! I received it as an 18th Birthday present last year and love it so much. Much love,
    - Sophie

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  5. Unknown20 January 2017 at 23:08

    Love your outfit today as always but especially today Anna!Also really enjoyed your new video x

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  6. Rachel Rinderknecht20 January 2017 at 23:55

    You are so beautiful inside and out! I love how honest and sincere you are. Thank you for being such a bright light. :)

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  7. Anonymous21 January 2017 at 00:04

    So eloquently said! You're such an inspiration. Thank you Anna for your honesty and openness ������❤❤❤

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  8. Unknown21 January 2017 at 00:12

    Thank you Anna for always being so positive, as someone who suffers from low self esteem and body imaging you have taught me that true beauty comes from inside.

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  9. Tanya21 January 2017 at 00:20

    I needed to hear this! My two are almost 4 and 2. Everything you said I can relate to. And we have been considering a 3rd baby, so I loved hearing your advice. Xo

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  10. Unknown21 January 2017 at 00:34

    I loved this video. Thank you for sharing it!! ❤ You looked so pretty!
    So much love your way,
    Kendra

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  11. Unknown21 January 2017 at 00:41

    Hi Anna, you're such an inspiration. I have the sweetest 14 month-old toddler in the world and I'm 14 weeks pregnant. One of the reasons that gave me courage to have children not to far from each other was to see how you and Jonathan handled Emilia and Eduardo and how they're such best friends now. Do you have any tips on how to deal with a toddler and a newborn, keeping in mind that my husband works from 7am-4pm and I have no other help? I'm 25 by the way and hate strangers in my house, that's why I'm so reluctant on having a house keeper. Am I out of my mind and about to get a reality check? Love you!

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  12. Tracey21 January 2017 at 01:05

    Thank you for this blog Anna - it helped cheer me up on a grey day! I love how positive and yet 'real' you are...much love from New Jersey

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  13. Emily Anthony21 January 2017 at 01:49

    Looking so amazing! Absolutely love this outfit! xx

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  14. Anonymous21 January 2017 at 02:17

    Loved this Anna! You look amazing! You are defiantly a yummy mummy! xx

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  15. Bekka 21 January 2017 at 02:29

    Anna I always love reading your blog and watching your videos! You have become such a huge inspiration in my life, I can't thank you enough for that! <3 Ps: So excited for baby #3!

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  16. Elegant-e21 January 2017 at 04:58

    Good outfit, have a good day
    http://elegant-e.blogspot.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/elegant_e_blog/

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  17. Elegant-e21 January 2017 at 05:00

    Good video, have a good day

    http://elegant-e.blogspot.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/elegant_e_blog/

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  18. Marija21 January 2017 at 05:50

    I absolutely love your videos. I even got my mom hooked on watching them haha. Stay amazing! ❤ ❤ ❤

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  19. Unknown21 January 2017 at 07:42

    You are glowing...love you tons 😘💜🤗 Thank you for all your encouragement and honesty. You're simply amazing 😘

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  20. Unknown21 January 2017 at 08:43

    Beautiful!!! Xx

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  21. Unknown21 January 2017 at 09:54

    The boots were worth it - you look gorgeous!
    Lucy xoxo
    http://lucyannblog.blogspot.co.uk

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  22. Pretty Little Logs21 January 2017 at 10:27

    Stunning as usual Anna! I love your sit down chit chat type videos x

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  23. Salbarn2721 January 2017 at 11:17

    I'm ready for babies! 😂 I'm currently pregnant with my 4th 😱

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  24. Melina21 January 2017 at 11:30

    Hi Anna, yesterday i commented but it seemed to disappear but anyway, I'll tell you whats wrong and first of all i'm going to introduce myself. Hi i'm Melina i am 11 yrs old (turning 12 soon) but i love your videos so much. So in year 6, 5 and 4 i used to get called fat. I am in year 7 now but i feel very insecure about myself and my body, maybe i am fat and ugly, your videos make me fell happy and kind of better about myself. Please give me advice, i don't know who to talk to and i don't know who would listen, so I decided to tell you. Even though i have never met you i still think of you as a second mother kind of. please reply with some advice. Lots of love, Melina xx

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  25. Amy21 January 2017 at 11:55

    I love the look of over the knee boots but I can imagine how uncomfortable they must be when you are pregnant haha ♥

    Amy // snippetsofamy.co.uk

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  26. JoySteib21 January 2017 at 14:29

    Thanks for sharing your A's to the Q's! Great advice and loving your pictures of your outfit!

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  27. A Brunette & A Baby21 January 2017 at 15:13

    I'm currently 33 weeks pregnant, and tried to get knee-high's on about 2 weeks ago.. Let's just say, they wouldn't even go past my ankles! Haha.. But for the (roughly) 15 minutes that I tried to get them on, the struggle was definitely real! High-top converse are just as bad, so avoid those too!
    You're looking great by the way, Anna. Love your pregnancy related posts.. I've just started my own blog centring around my pregnancy, although I wish I'd started it earlier - it's a nice way of documenting everything so you can look back on it all in the years to come.

    Good luck with everything! X

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  28. Dressed With Soul21 January 2017 at 16:44

    But it looks very cool and seems to be the effort worth :)
    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
    www.dressedwithsoul.com

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  29. Unknown21 January 2017 at 16:55

    Looking beautiful and happy Anna! Also, that scarf! UGH! So lovely! I loved the video too, I certainly suffer from body confidence issues, some days are better than others. Sometimes it's comforting to know that everyone feels the same way at some point. Thanks Anna! <3

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  30. Unknown21 January 2017 at 17:19

    Love your outfit Anna! Xxx

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  31. Unknown21 January 2017 at 19:42

    Love your whole outfit! The scarf is gorgeous! Do you have a discount code for the Aquarius necklaces? I would love to get one for my birthday. XOXO

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  32. Damsel in a Dress21 January 2017 at 22:46

    Hello dear Anna, where are the boots from? Your outfit is lovely, I really that scarf - Jofee is such a good gift giver! x

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  33. VictoriaaHelenn22 January 2017 at 00:01

    You look beautiful! I love your outfit! You're always so upbeat and positive in your videos and I love it! I love Q&As! Xx

    Victoria | VictoriaaHelenn

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  34. Unknown22 January 2017 at 02:10

    Such a kind beautiful soul! Thanks for sharing! xo

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  35. Unknown25 January 2017 at 03:32

    Love this outfit!! The video was full of great advice!! :)

    www.one-hautemess.com

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  36. Ingeborg29 January 2017 at 13:56

    I can definitely relate to never feeling good/skinny/beautiful enough. I've struggled with the same eating disorder as you Anna. It's something you don't wish for anyone to happen. I got help and I got better, but sometimes it still takes the best of me.
    Now I'm pregnant with my first child. Feels really scary to see your body change so much. But last week i read a quote that inspired me: "A MOTHER WHO RADIATES SELF-LOVE AND SELF-ACCEPTANCE ACTUALLY VACCINATES HER DAUGHTER AGAINST LOW SELF-ESTEEM"; hope this inspires you too.

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  37. abigail29 January 2017 at 20:52

    you are really beautiful

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  38. abigail29 January 2017 at 20:53

    hi you are really kind

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  39. Unknown30 January 2017 at 00:51

    Your hair and makeup is gorgeous! Seriously, you are stunning pregnant! XOXO www.brisul.com

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  40. Unknown9 February 2017 at 02:12

    I LOVE this outfit! The scarf is gorgeous on you, love the colors. I'm now frantically searching for it online LOL. xoxo Jen in Boston

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  41. Unknown14 February 2017 at 04:03

    Holy WOW!!! You look amazing. I've been loving all of your what I ate Wednesdays and seeing the progression of your pregnancy makes me feel so happy. I seriously can't wait until I have kids! You motivate me to (even though I'm not pregnant) actually put some effort in. Something about you just calms me and I get so stoked every time I see a video or blog post uploaded! Super excited for your next little one to come along ������

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