New Year, New You
December 31, 2007
Happy New Year! You have so much to look forward to in 2008—a new baby (or babies!) which starts a new chapter in your life.
Enjoy and cherish every second of being pregnant (OK, maybe try to forget the agonizing heartburn), but it will be over before you know it and you will soon be holding your beautiful baby.
Pictured is the “Preggo Fabulous Tee” ($38) from 2chix.com.
Milla Jovovich (gasp!) reveals pregnancy weight
December 31, 2007
“I have evened out at an astronomically well-proportioned 191. My doctor is very proud of me and, to tell you the truth, I’m proud too!”
-Model/actress Milla Jovovich, now mom to daughter Ever Gabo Anderson, on pregnancy weight as told to Instyle magazine.
Milla shows off her bump—and her curvier figure—in an empire-waist silver-metallic dress from her own line of clothes, Jovovich Hawk.
Brooke Burke talks new mom essentials
December 31, 2007
Model/TV personality Brooke Burke recently talked to Modern Mom about what 9 items are after your baby is born. This mother of three—with one on the way—knows a thing or two about being a new mom!
Brooke’s list includes Bvlgari Petits et Mamans baby perfume ($52 for 3.5 oz at Nordstrom) and Little Twig bathroom essential collection ($16.95 for Lavender Bodywash).
As far as baby gear, she loves the Baby Bjorn infant carrier ($80)and the Bugaboo stroller ($679 for the Bugaboo Gecko) (”not the lightest, but I love the design and maneuverability”). Brooke loves her Cameron Nicole Designs leather bag.
A digital camera, swivel rocker with an ottoman and a great masseuse are also at the top of her list. Of course, her list would not be complete without adding her line of post-partum tummy wraps called Tauts.
What would you add to your new mom list? I would have to add a nursing shawl to the top of my list. It is so nice to be able to take your baby out and be able to discreetly breastfeed without worrying about prying eyes.
Hairstyle: How to create the messy bun
December 30, 2007
You have the perfect dress to showcase your growing bump, the right shows and accessories–now all you need is the hair style!
The “un-done bun,” as seen here on actress Cate Blanchett during The Good German premiere, is sexy, elegant and super-easy.
Celebrity hair stylist Mark Townsend will show you step-by-step how to create the exact same side bun that he created for Blanchett. Click here to watch the video.
Cool cropped jacket under $15
December 30, 2007
Question: I am looking for a maternity jacket that I can wear with my dress pants for work and with jeans on my day off. I am on a tight budget. Any suggestions?
You can’t go wrong in this Liz Lange for Target Mini 3/4 Sleeve Jacket. Cropped jackets are so hot right now, and the tailored cut will go great with pants or skirts for work. The versatility of this jacket allows it to go from dressy to casual by pairing it with a solid color tee and jeans.
The best part of this cropped jacket? The price! You can pick up this Liz Lange jacket on sale for $12.49 (normally priced at $24.99) at Target.com.
When will you start to show?
December 30, 2007
You just found out the exciting news: You are pregnant! First of all, congratulations! If you are like many expecting moms-to-be, you are wondering: when will I start to show?
According to our experts at Pregnancyandbaby.com, when you start to show depends on your overall physical shape and how many times you have been pregnant.
If this is your first pregnancy and you are in good overall shape, you may not start to show until 20 weeks. If you are in good shape, but this is not your first pregnancy then you will probably start to show somewhere between 12 and 18 weeks. If you are plus-size, you may not start to show until you are much further along.
How far along were you when you started to show?
Are you not quite ready to tell the world you are pregnant and looking for ways to conceal your pregnancy? Click here for some tummy hiding tips.
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Pictured is actress Jessica Alba who is around 4 months pregnant.
Steal her look: Halle Berry
December 29, 2007
According to Instyle magazine, sporting a baby bump is always in style, especially when you have women like Halle Berry, Nicole Richie, Naomi Watts, Cate Blanchett and Jennifer Lopez to draw inspiration from.
Check out instyle.com to vote for which of those beautiful pregnant mamas are at the top of your list!
Pictured is Halle Berry wearing a black Roberto Cavalli dress with gold accessories. You can copy the sexy neckline and flowing skirt in this Pleated Silk Halter Dress from Cadeau available at Babystyle. Bling out your earlobes in these Gold Coin Earrings by Nicole Miller.
New Year’s party look for $20
December 29, 2007
Why spend a fortune on a New Year’s Eve party dress that you will probably only wear a handful of times?
This maternity Cowl Neck Dress from Old Navy is stylish, sexy and, at $20, an incredible steal!
This LBD (Little Black Dress) features expensive details, such as the cowl neckline, ruching, 3/4 sleeves and a string-tie belt.
Since you saved a bundle on your dress, you won’t feel guilty splurging on some fun accessories. Dress up your look in black strappy wedges or metallic ballet flats. Pair your dress with dangly earrings and a long necklace.
Get a nursery like Marcia Cross
December 29, 2007
Desperate Housewives star Marcia Cross gave birth to her twin daughters, Eden and Savannah, 10 months ago. Cross accessorized the girls’ pink and green nursery in products from New Arrivals, Inc, a favorite of Brooke Burke and Sean “Diddy” Combs.
What did Cross buy to decorate the nursery? She choose pink and green wooden flower pegs ($12 each) as a decorative way to hang clothes, hats or pajamas. The Pink Polka Dot Picture Frame ($28) perfectly showcases newborn pictures of the babies.
You can never have too many burp cloths( especially with twins )and Cross stocked up by buying two sets of the Shabby Rose Burp Cloth Set ($30). What other celebrity parent of twins picked up the Shabby Rose burpees? Sean “Diddy” Combs and his girlfriend Kim Porter chose the burp cloths for their twin girls, Jessie James and D’Lila Star.
Trench coat for stylish moms-to-be
December 28, 2007
I’m a sucker for a stylish trench coat, and this Mod Trench from Babystyle is no exception.
The babydoll style cut with the empire waist will perfectly fit your ever-growing bump. The two buttons below the empire waist can be left open as your belly expands, and buttoned to fit you after baby.
The khaki color, tucked collar and chocolate brown buttons will make this coat your favorite trench long after baby is born.
Pick up the Mod Trench Coat for $148 from Babystyle.
