Will wearing tight clothes hurt my baby?
November 27, 2007
As you reach that awkward stage of pregnant (normal clothes too tight, maternity clothes too big) stage, you may start to wonder: Are these too-tight jeans harming my baby?
Wearing tight clothes will more than likely not hurt your baby; however it can hurt your state of mind! It is hard to feel like a hot mama when your jeans are digging into your stomach. What can you do when you are in that awkward stage?
Look for pants and skirts with drawstrings or a stretchy waistband that will allow for your small bump, but can also be adjusted as your belly grows. The Bella Band (pictured), a stretchy band that goes around your belly, is a great option for that in-between stage (and are a lot more attractive than walking around with your top button undone).
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Hot mama accessory: Hats!
November 27, 2007
Are you looking to spice up your maternity style and don’t mind a little hat hair? Take a tip from pregnant popstar Christina Aguilera and top off your look with a cool cap.
I love the casual-cool look of the Roxy ‘Charlotte’ Military Cap ($22 at nordstrom.com). You will look très chic by keeping warm in a wool beret ($22 at Nordstrom). For those hip mamas who don’t mind dropping some serious change on a hip hat, check out the Burberry Check Fedora ($220 at Nordstrom).
What do you think about Christina’s hat? Would you wear this look?
Talking maternity underwear
November 26, 2007
What do you think of these “It’s a Boy/Girl” hipster panties? It would make a fun gift however the words may soon be shadowed by your belly!
Are you not finding out the sex? Check out the white underwear adorned with the words “Mommy-to-be.” These cotton hipster underwear have an under-the-belly fit for comfortable wear throughout your pregnancy.
Pick up the hipster underwear for $15 at bellablumaternity.com.
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Poppy Montgomery and her bee-utiful nursery
November 26, 2007
Without a Trace actress Poppy Montgomery opens up the doors to her “magical, whimsical and dreamy” lemon-and-lime colored nursery to the pages of OK! Magazine. Montgomery, 35, and her boyfriend Adam Kaufman are expecting their first child, a son, in December.
Wendy Bellissimo helped the couple create their bee-themed nursery which she describes as “cheerful, peaceful and unique.”
What are Poppy’s two favorite nursery items? She loves her lime-green suede rocking chair which will be “great” for nursing and her Moses Basket. “That basket is a little oasis. If he’s sleeping with us in bed, you can put it in between you and we won’t roll over and squish him.”
Click here to check out all the pictures of Poppy’s baby nursery from OK! magazine.
Desperate Housewives maternity style
November 26, 2007
For all those Desperate Housewives fans who have been admiring Teri Hatcher (AKA Susan Mayer) and her maternity style, I have the scoop where you can pick up her fabulous finds.
In the November 25th episode of the show, Susan wore the Joie Striped Cashmere Dress ($265) at Saks Fifth Avenue. The ribbed trim and bell sleeves will look great paired with leggings or with your favorite pair of maternity jeans.
Teri was also seen wearing these Converse White Monochrome Leather Ox Shoes ($62 at Zappos.com). These casual shoes will be perfect for hitting the malls this holiday season.
Mommy bling
November 25, 2007
You have your engagement ring, your wedding ring, your right hand ring and now that you are a mommy-to-be (or already a mommy) it is time for some mommy bling!
I love the look of this sterling silver Infinity Necklace. This gorgeous silver pendant is hand stamped with the names of your children and then distressed and antiqued giving it a truly unique look.
The pendant measures 1 1/2 inches wide and the sterling silver chain is available in 16, 18 or 20 inch length. This would make a great gift for any mother or grandmother!
Pick up the Infinity Necklace ($86) at dimplesanddandelions.com.
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Green shower for Sheryl Crow
November 25, 2007
Singer Sheryl Crow let her passion for the environment merge over into her “green” baby shower for her adopted son, Wyatt.
“There is no handbook of how to raise a kid,” Crow says. “A baby has the best opportunities when raised healthy.” She tells Instyle magazine she is “concerned with what he breathes and what he is exposed to.” The new mom wants products “around the house that won’t damage him in any shape or form.” Crow says she relies on Healthy Child, Healthy World to steer her in the right direction. “Healthy child is a wonderful source of information.”
Crow holds a Johnny Cash-inspired “I Crawl the Line” onesie ($28) available a dimplesanddandelions.com.
A bow around your bump
November 25, 2007
“Other than seeming my body grow and thinking, ‘Will my stomach ever go back?’ it’s a pretty exciting time.”
-Actress Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon as told to Instyle magazine
Although Garcelle has already had her twin boys—Jax and Jaid—on October 18th, we can still take some pointers on how to beautifully dress up your bump.
It is hard to go wrong with a LBD (Little Black Dress) and a tie-around bow adds a feminine quality to your look.
To copy her flirty look, check out the Silk Tie Dress from A Pea in the Pod.
Bye bye bag, hello diaper clutch
November 24, 2007
The Joyababy Diaper Clutch is the perfect gift for your favorite mom-to-be (yes, that does include yourself!). This stylish clutch would be a great way to help organize your diaper bag, or take with you for those short trips. Pregnant celebrity Nicole Richie was recently gifted a Joyababy clutch at her baby shower.
The clutch may be small, but it packs a big punch! The Joyababy opens up to include a built-in envelope for wet wipes, a pouch for 2-3 diapers and a 25 X 15 changing mat. The wrist strap allows you to hang on to your clutch while you are chasing after your tot!
Pick from a great variety of stylish prints from dots to stripes to camo and everything in between. Pictured is the Tangerine Isle print.
Pick up the Joyababy Diaper Clutch for $50 at Joyababy.com.
Not ready to tell? Try a tiered dress!
November 24, 2007
When dressing your pregnant body this holiday season, consider the flirty lines of a tiered dress. Heidi Klum, who at the time was pregnant with her third child, looked beautiful in this J.Mendel gown.
“The tiers create a beautiful line without adding weight. In Heidi’s case, she was a few months pregnant and hadn’t yet announced it to the press,” stylist Penny Lovell tells Instyle magazine.
If you are not ready to let the world know you are pregnant, follow these tips from Lovell when picking out a tiered dress. She says to look for a dress with a fitted bustline and the “top tier should be the length of a short dress.”
If you like the tiered look, but also want a dress that highlights your bump then check out the black Mesh Dress from A Pea in the Pod. The fitted top will highlight you bump, while the tiered skirt adds the flirty details.
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