Mint Jeans + Emerald Scarves + Freezing Wind = Fashion
If I look a little less smiley in these photos and a little more freezing-my-tail-off, it’s because I was. HOLY MOLY IT WAS COLD THIS DAY. Seriously. And the wind. Oh the wind. I thought my skin was about to freeze off.
{{Jeans: Target
{{Tank: Express
{{Blouse: Everly via Fedora Boutique (love this one)
{{Jacket: LOFT (similar)
{{Scarf: Target (similar)
{{Shoes: TOMS
Yeah, I’m already at the point where not much fits me. Cray. Does that mean this kid is going to be huge? Thankfully these jeans were already a little big in the waist so I can still use the hair-tie method to keep them shut. I’m at that totally awkward stage in the baby bump where it just kinda looks like I ate too many Chipotle burritos.
Now, I mean, I wouldn’t put it past me to actually do that, but in this case, that is not the case.
But that’s neither here nor there.
I have a legitimate question for you all: Husband and I are thinking of cutting the cord. The cable cord that is. BAHA! Baby puns already. No, but for real. We’re thinking of getting rid of cable.
Now, we have an Apple TV that has iTunes and Netflix on it which we use all the time. We also have the option of signing up for Hulu Plus, we just haven’t yet. But honestly, we don’t really watch THAT much TV. PLUS, our cable provider *cough cough* Time Warner Cable *cough cough* is just AWFUL and we are paying an insane amount of money every month for service that is the pits.
As we are really trying to cut back and save money where we can, we’re seriously considering doing this.
So, I want to know – have any of YOU cut the cable cord? Do you regret it? Do you love it? Thoughts? Have you THOUGHT about cutting the cable cord? Do you even have cable to begin with?
I’m genuinely curious.
Anywho. Happy day, y’all.
Linking up today with The Pleated Poppy, Wardrobe Wednesday, and Random Wednesday with Shanna.
My husband and I don’t have cable and we LOVE it!! We watch so much less TV and spend time actually getting things done and enjoying each other. Plus, it leaves room in the budget for a night out at a nice restaurant or more money in our house fund or something that we enjoy much more than those hours of mindless TV. We do have Netflix and get the basic channels with our antenna so we can watch the news and The Office 🙂 We tried Hulu Plus for a couple of months and it wasn’t worth it to us. It was mostly TV shows that we can watch for free online, and what wasn’t already available online were things we weren’t interested in. Good luck!
that’s AWESOME, chelsea!! thank you for the feedback! 🙂
I cut cable about 3.5 years ago and I’ve never looked back. I watch a handful of shows on hulu and rent movies from the library and redbox occasionally. I fill my time with other things, and have more time for fun hobbies, reading, DIY projects, and my art and small business on etsy now. GO FOR IT!
that’s awesome, erica!! we are definitely considering it!
I love this outfit! And I love your little baby bump!!! We haven’t considered canceling our cable but I think if we got Apple TV I would be for it. We should probably do that anyway, given that we have all apple products in our house!
aw thank you so much, niki!!
I rocked my regular jeans/pants for a long time with the help of a ponytail holder giving me extra room and long shirts! 🙂 You look great.
Hailey @ Love, Laughter and Lipstick
thank you so much, hailey!
Mike and I haven’t had cable since we’ve been married (2 1/2 yrs) and I haven’t had cable in probably 4 or 5 years. We’re like you guys…we just don’t watch a lot and since you have Netflix you can catch up if need be. We missed it at first but you get used to it. We go to the Library a lot and rent free movies.
that’s AWESOME, danielle!! thanks for the feedback!
Love the outfit! We have never had cable. We could just never justify the expense. We don’t watch a lot of TV but what we do we can watch on Hulu or Netflix. We are thinking about getting a Roku though.
thank you so much, hollie!! we are really considering it now!
We cut the cable cord and LOVE it! All our favorite shows are still either on Hulu (streamed through the XBox) or online. We figured we save almost $700 a year! That’s a mini-vacay to Asheville! (In the summer of course, when the heat is stifling and we are craving some cool. Not really now. I’d probably turn into an ice cube.) Good luck! It felt like we’d miss it alot, but now that it’s gone we find ourselves reading for fun again (gasp!) and having more conversations and things. It’s very nice.
that’s awesome, lauren! i’m so glad y’all love it sans cable!
I’ve gone without cable for a couple years when I was living on my own because its so expensive! I had Internet access though so I used Netflix and Hulu to watch all my favorite shows, and I feel like I didn’t waste any time watching mindless television.
that’s awesome, alissa!! thank you so much for the feedback!
Love all the colors here Molly! I was the same way, my baby bump was there I swear overnight! I could not wear regular clothes before the end of my 1st trimester.
Back in the day when I had no $$$, I lived without cable and was fine. We now have AppleTV and cable with HBO & Starz. I still hardly watch any TV but my hubby insist on needing on the sports channel. I would say go ahead & give it a try. If you need it, they will offer a bunch of specials to sign back up.
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlfie.com
thank you so much, alice!! it definitely appeared outta nowhere. and thanks for the feedback!
We got rid of cable this year and it was a great decision! We have hulu plus to watch a few of the shows we don’t want to give up on. It saved us money, but I also feel like I’m not tied to the tv all the time anymore. I don’t have to be home by a certain time to make sure I don’t miss a favorite show. I can watch it whenever I want. I also seem to be watching a lot less tv that way, so it frees me up for other fun or productive things. Super cute outfit, by the way!
that’s awesome molly!! thanks you so much!
You pull of this greens perfectly. I’m not sure if I can pull them off as great, but it is a cute outfit. You can barely tell you were freezing 🙂
As far as cable, I’ve lived without before. That was back before Netflix, but I was renting movies regularly. Right now I have it, but I got the cable bill today and it has gone up yet again and so I have no choice but to cut the cable cord this time. I’m procrastinating only because I have a contract until March and my favorite addiction is not shown online. I think that it is a necessary evil to cancel and that my life will probably improve just a bit. I rely on TV too much to fill the noise and should probably go back to listening to music more often than I do.
thank you so much,shawn!! and thanks for the feedback on the no cable! 🙂
We haven’t had cable in years. We have access to both Netflix and July through our xbox. So for around $25 a month we have everything we need entertainment -wise. 🙂
that’s awesome, cc!
I’m thinking about cutting out cable to have more moneys to save for the wedding…how do you like your Apple TV? I was actually thinking of getting that instead….it would amount to less than one month’s cable costs. I just don’t know how it works.
oh my gosh i LOVEEEEEEEE our apple TV! i don’t know what we’d do without it!!! luckily i got it as a gift for Christmas last year but we LOVEE it. i mean, for $99? awesome.
I lived without cable for a few years, and it was fine. You quickly don’t notice. I have it again now but only because with the wireless Internet package I got it only ended up being an extra $5 a month. I could absolutely live without it again. Movie rentals are way more entertaining when you don’t have cable, btw! 🙂
Also, you are SO cute prego! Yeay Phi Mu legacy! (Maybe!)
thank you so much for the feedback and everything, jennifer!
we didn’t have cable for the last year and half because it got so expensive. our yearly deals they gave us year and year ended and we cancelled. We had hulu plus and netflix and it honestly was fine! but we just got cable to weeks ago because we switched providers and it was only $20 more than what we were paying for internet and basic channels. I do like having it back!! but we lived just fine!! I hear you on the awkward stage – ready for that bump! you look adorable though and are one stylish pregnant woman regardless of the awkward stage!
that sounds like y’all got a great deal but it’s good to know it was fine without it!!
We have AT&T Uverse which is a lot cheaper than Time Warner, we got tried of how crazy expensive they are. I also have Amazon Prime which has a lot of free shows and movies and the ones that are not free are reasonably priced. It cost $79 for a year membership but along with it you get free shipping on amazon and other incentives.
that’s awesome, marissa! i’ve heard great things about uverse!
So I am pretty much head over heels in love with this outfit! When it no longer fits, you can send it my way, I’ll keep it warm for you!
I think you have a precious little baby bump. It definitely doesn’t look like a food baby to me!
aw thank you so much, katie!
We didn’t have cable when we first got married. It was fine until we ran-out of TV shows/movies we liked on Netflix. We have Fiber now, but when we move to our new house {hopefully soon} we will have to switch to Cable and pay an extra $40+ dollars a month for the same stuff. I’ve been debating pulling the plug again, but I like my TV shows way to much to cut them off again. I guess we just have to bite the bullet and pay more for cable so we don’t have to deal with Direct TV or Dish. And don’t worry, you have a cute baby bump!! Congrats again!!!!
Thank you so much, Meagan! And thank you for the feedback. It’s super helpful.
We didn’t have cable when we first got married. It was fine until we ran-out of TV shows/movies we liked on Netflix. We have Fiber now, but when we move to our new house {hopefully soon} we will have to switch to Cable and pay an extra $40+ dollars a month for the same stuff. I’ve been debating pulling the plug again, but I like my TV shows way to much to cut them off again. I guess we just have to bite the bullet and pay more for cable so we don’t have to deal with Direct TV or Dish. And don’t worry, you have a cute baby bump!! Congrats again!!!!
http://www.louisianawife.blogspot.com
Look at that little bump!! Oh my goodness!! And girl, I gained 12lbs in 12 weeks with my first!! It tapers off towards the end. You are glowing!! And if you have Apple TV, I would totally cut the cord!! 🙂
aw thank you so much, shanna!! glad to know it tapers off – i’m so worried about gaining too much weight 🙁
and i think we are def gonna cut the cord!
Hey Molly, I have Time Warner too and hate it. We (me and the boyfriend) lived for 2 years without Cable and just used Netflix and regular Hulu (aka NOT Hulu Plus). We also don’t watch much TV and I LOVE not having TV. Without TV, we didn’t find ourselves bored, instead we did a greater variety of things and just had more fun. Once this year with TWC is up, it’s getting the boot! Your baby bump is really cute btw 🙂
thank you SO much for your feedback, palesa!!! it really sounds like no cable is the way to go! 🙂
I would love to cut the cable but the husband would kill me. He watches so many sports, and many of them you can’t get online. Otherwise, I think it’d be easy to do!!!
haha yeah that’s our only hold-back, really. sports. ugh. hahaha!
Look how cute you are!! And get ready because this stage is going to last a while! No one ever tells you that before you get pregnant.
YES- We cut our cable! We have a Roku that we use for Netflix and Hulu Plus. We also have Amazon Prime so we do that one too. We got really lucky because after we stopped our service and handed in our box we plugged our TV into the wall and still got like 70 channels. Weird. But honestly, we rarely watch them. The hubs however was very grateful for this small blessing during football season!
hahaa right? so many things no one tells you…
and that’s so great that you guys love being sans cable! thanks for the feedback, girl!
We cut cable in October & I don’t miss that almost $200 cable bill AT ALL! I do miss some shows but I usually go to a friends house or moms house to watch if it really is that important. I absolutely love Netflix & Hulu! It really is a money saver & I’d rather spend $20 a month on Netflix & Hulu. 🙂
Melanie
that’s awesome feedback, melanie!! i don’t think we’ll miss that bill either!
Definitely been a chilly week! Love this outfit, the shirt and scarf are so cute 🙂
Rachel’s Lookbook
thank you so much, rachel!! 🙂
My husband and I got rid of cable 1.5 years ago and don’t miss it! It’s too expensive and as long as you have internet you will have plenty of entertainment. We also have an antenna on our TV so we still have all the networks so we really don’t miss it and are definitely glad we aren’t paying for it! Go for it and cut out the cable!
that’s awesome, michelle! and GREAT feedback!!
I love those mint jeans!! You are so adorable!
thank you so much, vanessa!
I watch A LOT of tv, as in, I have 2 DVRs and they’re always recording something. I love my tv too much to get rid of cable. BUT since you don’t watch that much tv to begin with and you have the Apple TV, you probably won’t miss it!
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
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hahaha i love it!! i used to be JUST like that, i’ve just noticed my tv watching habits have DRASTICALLY changed and it just seems like something we should do at this point.
We are also considering cutting cable. We have TWC and I have never loathed a cable company so much. You can get a digital antennae, instead of rabbit ears. You can get one on Amazon and you would pick up more basic channels. Let us know what you decide. I need a little push off the edge on this decision.
-Lacey
YES. TWC is seriously the worst. i will have to look into the digital antenna!! 🙂 i will let you know what we end up deciding, for sure!
I got rid of cable months ago and I haven’t missed it once. And I watch a lot of tv. Netflix has sooo many shows available, and if you’re really into new network shows, they’re available on the network website for free (in most cases).
And I wouldn’t bother with HuluPlus. It’s not that different from Netflix, costs the same, and you can watch network shows free (usually).
that’s AWESOME, brandi! thank you so much for the feedback! also good to know about the hulu plus features – i had no idea!
Do it! My husband and I have lived without cable for three years. It is such a big savings! We pay $8 a month for Netflix and the occassional few dollars a month if we really want to see a movie from Redbox. You would be amazed how many shows are on the big providers (abc, nbc, cbs). We rarely watch tv and this has definitely got us moving around the house and not turn into couch potatoes 🙂 Good luck!
thank you so much, erin!! that’s AWESOME you guys are without cable. i LOVE netflix!
I cut the cable cord- like you, I was a netflix/apple TV home. But now the hubs wants it back because he misses Sportscenter. But here’s the thing. We’ve been noticing- we are only watching the same network tv and the same 5 channels we had prior to bringing cable back into our lives. We’re thinking of saving the money again and just going back to netflix. After all, (my students and coworkers tell me all the time) – you can just watch everything online anyway! Hope this helps!
Clare
Understated Classics
awesome, clare! thank you so much for the feedback!
yes. cut your cable!!!!!! we save so much money and i see anything and everything i want (and too much more) on hulu or netflix. i am NOT a fan of TWC and their monopoly of this area. its ridiculousness how sneaky they are at increasing your bill and then you call and complain and they offer it for like $5 a month and then next thing you know it creeps back up to $70. i would rather pay hulu $7 forever than TWC offer me anything for free at this point.
amen to that, elizabeth! TWC seriously has a strangle hold on this area and it’s the worst. so glad you like having no cable!!
You and your baby bump are so cute!
I haven’t had cable since before I got married (about 5 years) and we really haven’t missed it at all. I’m sure we’ll probably never get it just because it’s been so nice not to have to think about paying for it! We have local channels and Netflix and that’s about all we need. We had Hulu plus for a while, but honestly we didn’t like it very much. We watch old t.v. shows on Netflix and current ones on the regular Hulu (you can watch about 5 shows back during the current seasons), that way we don’t have to worry about catching certain shows the days they are on. I do wish we had HGTV, but you can watch most of their shows online. Also, it is annoying when a certain football game is only on ESPN, but we can usually watch on ESPN3 (online!).
Sorry that was so long – just thought I would give you some input on how we make it work!
thank you so much, ashley! and thank you so much for the feedback!! that’s so good to know! 🙂
I feel ya girl, it hurt to go outside yesterday. Look how cute you are pregnant!! I’ve heard most people say they felt the best during their pregnancy, I hope this is the case for you too. In regards to cable, we’ve thought about dropping it before too. I just never watch TV so it doesn’t affect me any. I think my husband could have entertained himself with video games and internet, but we never did it. I guess the biggest thing would be the importance of sport events and live shows. I think that’s where he would have really missed the cable. I did a free trial of HULU plus once and it was great, you definitely wouldn’t be missing many current shows.
thank you so much, rebecca!! 🙂 🙂
yeah sports are our only hold back, really. but i think we may try and get rabbit ears to at least get local channels.
We went without cable for 2 years and it really wasn’t bad! We used my husband’s PS3 to watch Hulu+, Netflix, and Amazon Instant Video Prime (if you’re not on this, DO IT! Especially if you’re getting rid of cable!). We upgraded to satellite this past fall and while it’s not as expensive as cable, sometimes I feel like we should get rid of that again. The one thing I would miss is just being able to turn on the TV for background noise… without cable you always have to “select” something to watch, and you can’t just flip it on. I think we would also miss sports, HGTV, and the news. BUT it totally saves money and is worth it if you don’t watch too much TV!!
yeah we are really thinking the saving money aspect will be the best part about it. i’m thinking this is gonna happen!
I’m loving the little baby bump shots here! And that top is fab. As for cable, my roommate and I still have it, but it’s getting SO expensive. I want to cut the cord!
thank you so much, alyssa!!! 🙂 🙂
yeah, cable is SO MUCH MONEY!
I am SO glad you posed this question. Dean and I have been thinking about cutting out cable recently. I can’t wait to see how it worked out for others!
With Luck
it’s DEFINITELY looking like something we’re gonna be doing soon. i’ll keep you posted on what we decide!
I haven’t had cable for going on 4 years now! At first, I really missed all the trashy shows, but now, it’s kind of nice being one of those smug people who gets to say, “oh, I never watch reality tv” (they don’t have to know it’s because I don’t have cable!)
Netflix and Hulu are awesome for catching up on the shows I do love and we have bunny ears, so we get about 8 broadcast channels. Plus, when I go out of town or stay somewhere with cable, it’s an added treat, like getting ice cream with sprinkles AND oreos.
I say cut the cord!
that’s AWESOME, kim! 4 years! you go girl!!! thanks for the feedback!
Look at you with your cute little bump! I remember when my pants starting fitting too tight…I was wearing maternity jeans early also, but then I had a few weeks when the bloat went away and I could fit in my regular jeans again…but that of course didn’t last long. 🙂 We got rid of our cable for awhile and bought a Roku box to use Netflix. We watch a lot of Netflix…it is really great for children because you can watch so many shows and no commercials. 🙂 It will most definitely be your friend during middle of the night feedings too!
thank you so much, mandy! i LOVE netflix. so much netflix watching!! yeah i’m thinking this may be the way for us to go.
We got rid of cable and haven’t regretted it at all. The one thing I miss is being able to pause live TV so we can skip the commercials which you have to watch on hulu. But it actually makes more time for talking and we just aren’t watching any new TV shows anymore (that we weren’t already hooked on before we got rid of cable!)
that’s AWESOME feedback, darcy! thank you!!!
Molly, you are looking beautiful with your mini baby bump! YAY! Oh no, I can never get rid of cable. I confess that I watch way too much tv and I just can’t stop. Plus, my husband watches every sporting event possible. We use Verizon Fios and it’s seriously the best (internet, cable, and phone). I’m sure whatever you guys decide, you’ll make it work. 🙂
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
thank you so much, yi-chia!!! hahah yeah my husband LOVES sports, too. so i don’t know how he’d do!
Theheh i told you that little bump would do cray things to your body….. I think you are glowing! And yes, do it! We only have Netflix and Hulu….. Once you are a mommy you will NEVER be able to watch shows when they actually air bahahah 🙂
Brooke @ what2wear
that’s AWESOME. i had no idea. okay you may have convinced me!
You’re adorable! I can’t wait to see you next and touch that itty bitty!
thank you so much, lins!! can’t wait to see you soon!!!
We actually didn’t have cable until our first son was born … as in, we didn’t even have a cable hookup at all. I think we called for a solid year to two different cable companies (there was one servicing one side of our road, and another servicing the other side, and neither wanted to meet in the middle). Then, one day, my husband found a cable connector thing in the yard and came inside, crazy-eyed, saying “SOMEONE HAS CABLE!!” It was pretty hilarious. We got cable right after I went on maternity leave, which was almost 6 years ago. (we didn’t have internet at that point, so I really needed something to do while I was home for almost two months)
And then we cut the cord (love that pun, haha!) when we were pregnant with our third child, our daughter. As cable-crazed as we were, we haven’t looked back. We actually don’t have Netflix or anything like that. We use our antenna/receiver box thingy if we want to watch tv or we rent from Red Box. And we have a crazy big dvd collection, so we don’t really ever want for something to watch. We don’t miss it at all, and I don’t regret cancelling it. We use that money for more important things.
I say do it!
that’s awesome, rebecca!! i think we’re definitely considering it now!
I think my stomach is bigger than that now, and I’m not preggo! LOL.
As for cable, I can not live without it. I enjoy watching HGTV, Cooking Channel, DIY network, Food Network, BET lol. Lately, I’ve fallen into the free trial of HBO/Cinemax and I love the show “Girls.” Granted, if I learned to live w/o cable, I’d probably get more reading done and save a ton of money!
I despise TWC as well. I believe I was one of the first people in my area to sign up for ATT Uverse. While it is not cheap anymore, it was cheap when I first signed up (introductory pricing) and it is much better than TWC. No contract. The wait times when you call are short. The internet is fast! I actually get all of the mbps I pay for as opposed to TWC.
So it may be something to look into if you’re looking for a basic package!
ahahaha awww no, crystal!! i do love my TV shows, but i’m hoping maybe HULU will help with that issue. and yes, TWC is the worst. i wish we had UVerse in our neighborhood!
You look awesome hun – I hated that in between stage! Grrrr! you are dong well – love the colors 🙂
thank you so much, girl!! 🙂
ok, so my absolute favorite part of this outfit is the red toms. so cute with all those colors.
also, we haven’t ever had cable and honestly we don’t even notice it. except sometimes for sports but there are plenty of ways to see sporting events we really care about. so i say GO FOR IT. we use twc for internet though and now THERE is something i wish we could get rid of…we aren’t big fans of theirs either. but i’m guessing we’ll never cut that cord.
thank you so much, elise!!!
that’s AWESOME that you’ve been sans cable forever. we are definitely looking into new internet, too. TWC is the WORST.
Love your mint jeans! I just picked up a pair a few weeks ago and I’m planning on wearing them soon in an outfit post,too!
thank you so much, rachel!! yay! can’t wait to see!
Ugh, I totally know the stage you’re talking about. It’s so annoying. I keep telling people I’m pregnant so they don’t think I binged over Christmas and gained 10 pounds! and finding things to wear is no fun because you already feel self-conscious and you just wanna look like yourself if you don’t feel like yourself. I relied on too-big pants for a while 🙂
We’ve gone without cable for about 2 years now. Honestly, I don’t miss it except when there’s a game I want to watch. I miss having baseball on in the evenings in the summer, so we’ve been looking for good deals on a very basic cable package. We tried several antennas too, but we’re in a bad area that only picks up like one channel with an antenna . If you won’t miss sports or have good friends nearby to watch those kinds of things with, then go for it. We rely on Hulu/ABC online, etc. and Redbox deals for our TV entertainment.
hahahah yeah! it’s definitely an awkward stage for sure!!
that’s AWESOME you guys have been cable-free for two years. you give me hope. i will definitely let you know if we decide to go without it!
Great layers – love the aztec print… and yay for baby bump pics, I LOVE IT! I”m surprised you actually have a landline! I work for Verizon Wireless so all day long I’ll tell you to save money and that all you really needs is your wireless phone… do it! Baby needs a new pair of shoes 🙂
XO
Pearls & Paws
thank you so much, heather! hahaah and i was actually talking about TV cable. haha i haven’t had a landline in YEARS!
Oh my goodness!!! I say the same thing about my lack of a baby bump. When people ask if I’m showing yet, I say no, it just looks like I ate a lot of pizza. How are you feeling?
hahaha yeah it really does look like i overate. i am feeling OKAY. some says a good and some days are not so good, but overall, i’m healthy and that’s what matters!
I would cut cable in 2 seconds if hubby ever gave me the green light.
hahaha love it. my husband is actually the one pushing for it!
AWWWWWWW you look adorable! We have both cable and apple tv too….and I’m scared to cut the cord! Let me know if you do!
Carly
http://www.lipglossandcrayons.com
thank you so much, carly!! i will DEFINITELY let you know if we cut the cord!
I haven’t had cable for almost two years and I hardly ever miss it! With hulu plus and netflix all the shows I watch are covered. The only time I miss it is when an award show is on or like the olympics. I would definitely recommend it.
Marissa~
that’s AWESOME and great feedback! thank you so much, marissa!
We cut the cable cord this summer and never looked back! I never realized how little we weren’t watching cable that now I am sickened we paid for it as long as we did! We have a Roku with Netflix and the option of Hulu Plus, Amazon, etc should we need it, but for now we get by with our local channels and Netflix. And we are loving the extra $$ each month!
that’s AWESOME, stephanie! and makes me feel so much better about it. thank you for your feedback, girl!