10.17.2008
Isabella Oliver: Calling All Pregnant Ladies!
As most mothers-to-be experience with their second pregnancy, I am watching my waistline expand more rapidly than with my first. My old maternity clothes are unfortunately not seasonally appropriate. Now, some women absolutely love the idea of shopping for maternity clothing, but I find myself completely turned off by a lot of stuff! I will concede that maternity clothes have come a LONG way from where they were when I was born (floral potato sacks anyone?). So I looked online for "stylish maternity clothes" and up came Isabella Oliver.
These designs are just gorgeous and, unlike other higher-end maternity clothes, the sizes don't end if you were a size 6 pre-pregnancy. Hallelujah! Granted, these clothes are not cheap, but I allowed myself a couple of nicer basics (the kimono wrap for one) and hit Old Navy for the basics. One thing I like about a lot of their pieces is that I wouldn't have to retire them, but could totally wear them while nursing or - better yet - have some pieces tailored once my gestating days are over. Look out for their non-maternity line coming out this spring!
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09.18.2008
Bump Box: the answer to your maternity wardrobe dilemmas
The Bump Box would have been the answer to all my prayers when I was pregnant. In the one box, you get a black skirt, top, camisole and trousers, all in stretch jersey. They can be worn together in various combinations, or of course mixed in to your existing wardrobe. At £85, it's an economical purchase that will see you through your entire pregnancy (and beyond), looking to be quite smart enough for the office or for evening dos, but equally comfortable for casual occasions.
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07.29.2008
Survival Kits from 5 Minutes Apart
I really like the setntiment behind the products offered at 5 Minutes Apart. This website is devoted to taking care not only of Mom, but the family as a whole, when it comes to delivering and caring for a new baby. They've got something for everyone, in the form of survival kits and pre-packed overnight bags, including expectant dads sleeping over at the hospital, siblings anticipating the unknown, and those moms out there recovering from a c-section. I particularly love the breastfeeding survival kit since I, like (I assume) many women out there, was clueless as to the less-than-glamorous aspects of breastfeeding that aren't taught in those lactation classes. Included are a My Breast Friend pillow with extra cover, Soothies, washable nursing pads and more. A great idea for a shower gift or just something nice for a friend.
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07.24.2008
Deer print maternity dress
"Ooh, that's a nice girls' dress", I thought, when I saw this image, "but £24.99 is a bit steep".
Then I looked again, and realised I was wrong on both counts. It's a maternity dress, not a kids' dress, and the price is a stunning £224.99, if they haven't made an error on the website, that is. Hmm. A statement piece, I guess, but one that would be out of my price range.
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04. 1.2008
Ramalama maternity intimates and more...
Pregnancy and the birth of a new baby are certainly joyous occasions, yet they are anything but glamorous. I remember that this was just fine with me during kid #1, but now that kid #2 is on the way.... well I just got my glamour back and I'm loath to give it up again! Maybe this fact (and the hormones) explains why, when I recently unearthed my size double D nursing bras, I cried. In the event of a nuclear bomb, I'm sure that this piece of engineering, along with the cockroaches would be among the few left standing.
Which is a long way of explaining my great excitement at being introduced to a lovely new line of nursing and maternity clothes at the recent Bubble show. It's brought to you by Ramalama, an Australian company dedicated to helping new and expecting moms maintain some of their former glory with stylish diaper bags and carriers. Now they've finally branched into clothing, and with their new line of nursing and maternity intimates, have set out to banish the days of the over the shoulder bolder holder. At Bubble, I fell in love with the luminescent satin exteriors in surprisingly rich colors: silver, gold, and black with cream lace. Lined with breathable, organic cotton, they promise to make you feel like a sexy mama, without sacrificing much needed comfort and support. Though I have not personally worn them, test groups are raving, and I can't wait to try one myself!
And to make you feel special top to bottom, Ramalama had released a companion line maternity basics all made from soft, organic, sustainable bamboo fibers. There's even something for the little ones: new organic cotton/bamboo blend baby basics will keep everyone bundled with joy.
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06.15.2007
Nursing bras and maternity corset from Berlin Design
So I know you’ve heard this little nugget of feminine wisdom before. Should you find yourself wearing the dreaded mom uniform, jeans and a worn t-shirt or anything else hum drum… wear sexy, racy lingerie underneath….you’ll feel different, empowered, mysterious….but what about when you’re pregnant, better yet, when NURSING?? What can a new mom do? Why not try one of these punky nursing bras as an option??. The green with what-looks-like-a tattoo girl, leopard straps and teeny ruby applique is sure to channel you’re inner biker-barmaid-mom thing. Or you can go for the punched up red alternative.
I would also recommend their take on the maternity corset which they call corsage. Loving the lime green fabric and leather combo that somehow feels naughty on this design, even if it is maternity.
By the way, I cannot speak a stitch of German so you’re on your own with this one. You and your trusty online English-German dictionary that is.
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04.16.2007
It's a present, it's a mystery, it's the birth basket!
The Birth Basket promises seven days worth of presents, each one something useful or uplifting to help in your new life with your baby. That's the promise, but the website doesn't tell you what's in the basket. Fair enough, but buying something for $110 and getting nothing but uplifting phrases from the product description is a bit too mysterious.
A little googling of my own gave me some idea of what's included, and I must say, it's a cute idea; the gifts inside certainly sound nice. I won't ruin it for you, but the information is out there. Still, you can't tell me you're not even a little intrigued?
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04.12.2007
John Robshaw Kurtas for Moms of all stages
Pregnancy fashion is really a conundrum. Usually you're not feeling too great about your burgeoning form and deserve to treat yourself to a nice frock. But then again the nice ones these days are pretty steep, especially when you can only wear them for a couple months. My solution, Old Navy basics and fabulous earrings. Yours could be these funky Kurtas from John Robshaw. Totally worth the price because you'll still look groovy in them well after you've given birth. Made from breathable cotton, they're comfortable and roomy enough for the mom-to-be. Post partum, they still make a hip shirt for the active mom. Yippee! Now if only John could do the same thing with pants!
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04. 6.2007
The Baby Love Letters are a delightful look into the future
One of the best parts of having a baby is all the "firsts" you have to look forward to. That's why the Baby Love Letters make such a great gift for new mothers: it gives them a nice look forward to all the great things they have in their future. From the first look at baby, to the first tooth and a few things in between, this package has ten postcards detailing each of these moments. This will make a great keepsake with dates and a little message for every milestone.
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03. 7.2007
Popper Stopper?
My mother is always reminding me of how amazing the products for children and pregnancy are these days ("Look at that thing...we never had anything like this when you were kids...there are such smart people in this world inventing useful things"), but sometimes we come across products that just leave us scratching our heads. Now for the record, my belly button never really "popped" during both of my pregnancies so I suppose I might not fully understand how a popped belly button might get in the way of certain wardrobe choices, but I'm still a little speechless about the fact that a product like Popper Stoppers even exists.
Is it really that unattractive to have your popped belly button visible though your clothes? I guess somebody thought so because these disposable, paper-thin "stoppers" stick to your offending belly button to smooth your belly's appearance or "stop the pop". Okaaaay...
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