Copy her look: Alison Sweeney
October 29, 2008
The Biggest Loser host and Days of Our Lives actress Alison Sweeney was dressed in style at the Women’s Health Magazine Green for Good Soiree last week.
Sweeney is expecting her second child, a girl, in January. Her son Benjamin Edward is 3 1/2. The busy mom recently admitted that, after dealing with quite a bit of morning sickness this go around, that “each pregnancy is a completely different experience.”
The busy mom wore the Hale Bob Velvet Burnout Blouse (on sale from $255 to $179.99) from A Pea in the Pod to her big event. She paired this stylish top with the Secret Fit Belly 5 Pocket Corduroys ($175) also from A Pea in the Pod.
Click here to check out all of Alison Sweeney’s stylish maternity looks.
Get Jennifer Garner’s maternity jeans
October 29, 2008
Jennifer Garner’s maternity style has consisted of feminine tops and hip bootcut jeans. Are you dying for a pair of hip maternity jeans like Jen’s?
Garner, seen here at a baby shower in California wearing a floral yellow top, is frequently seen wearing James Maternity Jeans. At $185, they are certainly a splurge but they are designed to hug your pregnant curves in all the right places.
Some features worth of the expensive price tag include a flattering bootcut, dark wash design, “bum-flattering pockets,” and a stretchy waistband that allows you to comfortably wear these jeans throughout pregnancy.
For the same cool look at a more buget-friendly price, check out the Maternity Low-Rise Bootcut jeans for $36.50 from OldNavy.com. These maternity jeans feature the same slimming dark wash and bootcut design at a fraction of the price.
Now that you have some hip maternity jeans, you need a jacket that will keep you looking cool this winter: Hip coats that will grow with you
Get a denim skirt like Naomi Watts
October 27, 2008
Pregnant actress Naomi Watts shows off her winter maternity style as she carries her son Alexander (and her growing belly!) as she shops in SoHo.
Watts manages to look stylish and comfortable (yes, it is possible!) in this black bump-hugging top, jean skirt, charcoal jacket and knee-high boots.
When shopping for a maternity jean skirt, make sure you find one that is made of stretchy denim — unless you like waddling like a penguin!
Copy her look in this Denim Pencil skirt ($20.98) from BabyStyle.com. This skirt is made of ultra-stretchy denim with an under-the-belly waistband for comfort and style. Pair this skirt with boots, like Naomi, or stylish ballet flats.
Click here to check out Ashlee Simpson’s 3rd trimester uniform.
Minnie Driver wears a mini
October 27, 2008
Minnie Driver shows off her postpartum figure in a black mini-dress at the Vanity Fair Portraits: Photographs 1913-2008 exhibit in Los Angeles this past week.
Driver welcomed her first child, a boy named Henry Story Driver, around 1 month ago.
Driver looks great in this black mini dress with a fringed hem and sky high heels.
Pregnancy Fashion tip: Draw attention away from your postpartum belly by highlighing your best feature. If it is your legs, like Minnie, wear a mini dress. If your new-mama cleavage makes you feel sexy, wear a flattering v-neck top or if it is your smooth shoulders and arms wear an off-the-shoulder top.
Click here to see Angelina Jolie’s postpartum style.
Celebrity pregnancy fashion tips: Style secrets from the stars
October 26, 2008
Does it seem like celebrities get pregnant and they instantly know how to dress their new curves to look fabulous? Follow these tips to get the celebrity pregnancy fashion look, without the high-dollar stylist.
Hide your belly – celebrity style: Have you recently found out your pregnant, but not quite ready to tell, especially at work? Take a tip from celebrities and disguise your small bump by pairing a tunic top with fitted jeans and knee-high boots. A long knotted scarf can cleverly disguise a small bump, as well as a designer bag – held strategically at your midsection.
Bump hugging, not concealing: Once you have shared the baby news, wear clothes that hug or skim your bump to give your body shape and help you look pregnant, not bloated.
Pregnancy-friendly fabrics: Forget stiff cotton! Celebrities know that flowing, soft fabric, like clothes made from jersey material, is flattering to your new curves.
Pair solids with prints: A head-to-toe printed dress can sometimes make you appear larger, which is why celebrities like Gwen Stefani (pictured, below) know that pairing a solid top with a printed skirt is hip and flattering.
Click here to find out how to find maternity clothes that fit your personal style.
Face slimming tricks
October 26, 2008
It is always fun to see your tummy grow and get rounder, but not as fun when your face takes on the same shape. Follow these tips to instantly slim your face and define your cheekbones.
Makeup artist Brigitte Reiss-Andersen gives InStyle magazine this face-slimming tip:
“For faux high cheekbones, suck in cheeks and brush pressed powder, one shade darker than skin tone, from the hollow of the cheeks diagonally toward the hairline. Add luminizer to the tops of cheekbones to catch the light.”
One product that has everything you need to perfectly shade your face is the Laura Geller Shade N’Sculpt Baked Contouring Powder with Brush ($38) from Sephora. This powder has two expertly coordinated shades to easily shade your face giving you a natural, slimming look. Make sure you use a light hand when applying this, and check out your face in natural light to make sure it is blended and streak-free.
Pregnant with twins, Jennifer Lopez uses some shading tricks to contour her face.
Great new-mom gift: Charlotte diaper bag
October 25, 2008
You want a diaper bag that is cute, functional and — most importantly! — can easily hold all of baby’s essentials. The Charlotte Diaper Tote from Dwell Studio has all of that and is stylish to boot!
This hip baby tote, available at BabyStyle.com, features a plastic diaper wipes case, a matching changing pad, wipe-clean exterior and interior lining, plenty of pockets on the outside and inside to keep you organized.
The lime green, aqua, fuchisia and lemon design blends well with the charcoal leather accents in a easy-to-clean laminated canvas.
This bag would make the perfect gift!
Click here to find out what diaper bag celebrity mom Nicole Kidman carries.
Celebrity maternity halloween costumes
October 25, 2008
Are you trying to decide how to dress your bump this Halloween? Check out what celebrities Christina Aguilera and Heidi Klum wore to Halloween parties when they were pregnant.
A pregnant Christina Aguilera (pictured) was seen last year at a Halloween bash in California wearing a sexy spider costume, with the web strategically placed over her bump. Her hubby, Jordan Bratman, accompanied the popstar as a blood-thirsty vampire.
Project Runway host Heidi Klum dressed her pregnant body as a serpent head and apple body when she was pregnant with her son Johan. “I just wanted something big, because I am big right now,” she told InStyle.com. “I didn’t want to try to be sexy in something skinny and tight, so I thought I’d go the opposite way and do something funny.” Click here to check her out.
Need more Halloween ideas? Check out the most popular Halloween maternity costumes here.
Maternity tees that spread the news
October 24, 2008
Do you want to spread the word that you are expecting, but are not yet showing much of a baby bump? Let your tummy do the talking for you in these fun graphic tees by 2ChixMaternity.com.
The “Knocked Up” Tee ($38, pictured) leaves little doubt that you are a mom-to-be! Featured on the hit show “My Name is Earl,” this tee would also make the perfect gift for your favorite pregnant friend.
Other fun tees include “Babyfat,” “We’re Hungry,” and — my personal favorite — “What’s Kickin.”
Are you looking for a fun way to share with friends, family (and even your hubby!) the sex of your baby? The 2ChixMaternity.com “Tickled Pink” and “Oh Boy” or even “My Pod has two Peas” to share the news that you are expecting a double bundle.
Click here to check out newly pregnant must-haves.
Get Jennifer Garner’s look for under $60
October 24, 2008
Pregnant actress Jennifer Garner always looks stylish during preschool drop-offs, and today’s look is no exception. Garner looks casual, yet sophisticated, in this gray empire-waisted dress paired with a black cardigan sweater and black flats.
Tired of looking sloppy at school drop-off? Copy Garner’s look in this earl gray maternity pleated-waist dress ($24.50) from OldNavy.com.This lightweight dress features a pleated empire-waist and ruffle neckline.
Pair the dress with this black Maternity Cardigan Sweater Coat ($29.50) from OldNavy. You can wear it unbuttoned, like Garner, or buttoned-up for those chilly winter nights. The tortoiseshell buttons and swing silhouette make this budget-friendly cardigan look like you bought it at a designer boutique.
Looking for pregnancy-friendly (AKA slip-on) shoes that will work for your dress, casual and athletic looks? Click here to check out our favorite slip-on shoes.
