How celebrities hide baby bumps
March 28, 2008
Celebrities have become quite the experts at hiding their baby bumps. They use props such as their expensive bags (Minnie Driver), their dog (Tori Spelling) or a long scarf (Nicole Richie) to draw attention away from their growing belly. Jennifer Lopez wore long flowing dresses and tunic tops to discract from her growing belly. Angelina Jolie hid her bump behind trench coats and this strapless flowing Hermes dress.
Click here to check US Weekly’s slideshow on all of our favorite celebrities and how they hide their bumps.
Are you not ready to tell the world you are pregnant? Click here for Tummy Hiding Tricks.
Cool, casual (and affordable!) Capri pants
March 28, 2008
JC Penney has recently started carrying maternity clothes, and you will be pleasantly surprised at their stylish tops and cool capri pants. Case in point–these Poplin Cargo Maternity Capris from JC Penney.
These stretch poplin pants are a steal at $17.99 and would go great with a graphic tank or a colorful empire waist top.
Another fabulous find is this Duo Maternity Sleeveless Twist Front Top ($14.99). This flirty top featues a flattering V-neckline and front twist detail. This top is available in colorful lime, lemon or fiesta pink.
How to look pregnant, NOT pudgy
March 27, 2008
Are you fumbling through your closet trying to figure out how to dress so you don’t look like a walking tent? Before you throw on your husband’s XL t-shirt, read these tips to find out the best way to showcase your bump so you look pregnant, not pudgy.
DO look for tops that are cut to be form-fitting against your growing belly. A top that shows the contour of your belly is much more flattering than one that covers you up in yards of fabric.
DO look for tops with ties, ruching or one that has a gathered hem under the belly. This will prevent the “I’m-wearing-a-tent” look. Pictured is the Wrap Around Top from Isabella Oliver.
DO wear a bump-hugging dress with side shirring for a sexy look.
DO pair a hip pair of maternity denim with a graphic tank or wrap top. Find out 5 tips for buying the perfect pair of maternity jeans here.
DON’T wear a tent dress: Look for dresses with tie backs an empire waist to give your body some form.
DON’T skimp on buying a maternity or nursing bra: As your breast size increases and your ribs expand, you will need a bigger bra. A too-small bra results in back bulges and cleavage overdose. Find out how to care for your new cleavage here.
More pregnancy fashion tips:
Top maternity trends inspired by Angelina Jolie, Gwen Stefani and Jessica Alba
Maternity style in your 20’s, 30’s and 40’s
Third trimester feel-good fashion tips
Find out more maternity fashion tips on PregnancyFashion.com.
Does this onesie cross the line?
March 27, 2008
Your breastfeeding tot is sure to get some chuckles in this “I am Boob Man!” onesie from Psycho Baby Online. What do you think of this onesie? Is it a positive message about breastfeeding or does it cross the line as inappropriate?
Seeing how we are deeming what is and is not appropriate, what do you think of this “Mommy and Daddy plus Martini equals Me” onesie? Is it cute or crass?
Nicole Richie to design maternity line
March 27, 2008
New parents Nicole Richie and Good Charlotte Rocker Joel Madden are gushing over their baby daughter, Harlow Winter Kate. “She’s never out of my mind. I stop doing things for me anymore. Everything is for her,” Richie tells People magazine.
How did she handle her pregnancy? Joel says that her usual “laid-back” persona did change during her pregnancy she would get “worked up” a little easier. “I’d be like, ‘Whoa, this is not the girl that I know.’ Like, if I was late—which is usually no big deal—it was like, “Where were you? You know that I’ve been waiting here, you couldn’t even think to call?” It was cute.”
Richie says that as far as cravings go, she usually is a “cheese/salt person,” but she started eating chocolate. “Nothing really crazy,” she says. “I would eat breakfast for dinner and dinner for breakfast.”
Does Nicole plan on going back to work? She reports she will be working on “a maternity line and a children’s line. And a jewelry line. I’m doing it with Mouawad.”
Would you buy clothes from Nicole’s maternity or children’s line?
Get a daddy diaper bag like Gabriel
March 26, 2008
New-daddy Gabriel Aubry plans on being prepared during his outing with his baby daughter Nahla Ariela. Forget about borrowing girlfriend Halle Berry’s diaper bag, Aubry is carrying his own cool Petunia Pickle Bottom Journey Scout Bag in Heather Grey.
Taking a tip from hip dads like Brad Pitt and Ben Affleck, Aubry knows the importance of having his own bag when taking care of the kids. This Scout bag is chock full of functional features including interior and exterior pockets galore, wipe-clean lining, adjustable shoulder strap and a changing pad. Your man will also love the custom antique brass hardware and the cool clip and ring front closure.
Pick up the Journey Scout Bag at Lullaby Lane for $89.99 (originally priced at $135).
Good deal of the day: Sleep sets
March 26, 2008
Who says you have to wear a frumpy “tent-like” sleeping gown to sleep in when you are pregnant? These underwear sets from Old Navy are comfortable, sexy and (best of all!) budget-friendly.
Available in black, polar bear white and nude, the Maternity Seamless Support Tanks ($16.50) are made of ultra-soft fabric and are designed to stretch around your belly and support your back and bust. These tanks can be worn as sleepwear or as a layering tank.
Old Navy maternity underwear is designed to fit a pregnant body and, at $12.50 for 3, is a real bargain. Depending on your mood and attire, you can pick from maternity low-rise thong, low-rise bikini and brief underwear.
Third Trimester fashion help
March 26, 2008
Do you need some fashion inspiration to get you through the last three months of pregnancy? Here are some articles to keep you looking sexy and stylish as you prepare to meet your beautiful baby. Throw out your tent dresses and read on!
Third Trimester Fashion Help
No Tents Allowed: Third Trimester Style
Bed Rest Fashions: Cute and Cozy Loungewear
Pregnancy Photos: What to Wear
Third trimester dilemma: Should you wear his clothes?
Third Trimester Style: Jennifer Lopez
What celebrity mom (of twins!) posed for Playboy?
March 25, 2008
“I knew I was trying to get pregnant. I said who knows how my body will look, maybe we should document this now. I wasn’t doing this for anyone other than to prove I could do it. Then they offered the cover, which they don’t normally do for Black women. That made it credible. There are a lot of sides of me. I’m not just a wife and mother. I’m a woman. I wanted to celebrate what I was given…For me I hope I am an example to women to be who you are and not shy away from who you are.”
-NYPD actress Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon, 40, on posing for Playboy magazine before giving getting pregnant with her twin boys, Jax and Jaid
Click here to check out the first photos of her twin boys on the cover of JET magazine
Click here to check out Garcelle’s maternity fashion.
Celebrity-favorite baby bassinet
March 25, 2008
Halle Berry’s baby daughter, Nahla Ariela , will be rocked to sleep in this Cariboo Gentle Motions Bassinet ($329) from Nomi Boutique.
This basinet hangs from a folding stand to allow the parents to gently rock baby to sleep. It is designed to allow the baby’s movements to cause slow swaying to ease fussiness.
This beautiful bassinet is made from sustainable New Zealand Radiata wood making it eco-friendly, as well. The bassinet fabric can easily be removed for machine washing.
The Cariboo Gently Motions Bassinet is designed for babies up to 4 months old and/or weighing 22 pounds.
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