How to look great in pictures when pregnant
November 16, 2009
From baby shower pictures to the family get -togethers, you can expect to be in a lot of pictures when you are pregnant. Follow our tips for a Facebook-worthy photo every time.
Clothes
1. Stick to bump-hugging clothes that accentuate your new shape. Oversized or bulky clothes will only make you look big instead of pregnant.
2. Forgo large bold prints and stick to solids or a small print.
3. Go for a v-neckline — it helps slim your face and flatters your pregnancy cleavage.
4. In general, dark colors are slimming and light colors highlight. Use this to your advantage by wearing dark colors on those areas you want to minimize (your bottom half, for example).
Hair
1. What hair styles will flatter your face most when you are pregnant? Check out our article on face-slimming hair styles during pregnancy.
2. Don’t overuse hair product — you want a natural look, not stiff and unnatural.
3. Ask your hairstyles for face-framing highlights for a beautiful and natural look.
Makeup
1. Use powder to reduce shine on your forehead and cheeks.
2. Are you struggling with pregnancy-related skin discoloration? Go to a respected make-up counter to get a concealer that will hide the dark patches.
3. Add a pop of color to the apples of your cheeks and a flattering shade of lip gloss.
4. Did you know you can use make-up to help slenderize your face? Find out how here.
Angle:
1. According to an article on SheKnows.com, make sure the photographer is shooting slightly above your eye line to slim your face and to avoid the dreaded double chin look.
2. Usually a side angle shot is more flattering that straight-on, so tilt your head to the side.
3. Don’t forget to get profile shots of your beautiful belly!
Pictured is Heidi Klum — who I have yet to see a bad picture of.
For more pregnancy fashion:
How to look great pregnant
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Pregnancy make-up tips for the hot mom-to-be
October 27, 2009
Should you change your make-up routine when you are pregnant? From increased oil production to breakouts, many pregnant moms have found that what once worked for them pre-pregnancy no longer works. Find out how to look great throughout your pregnancy and beyond.
The mask of pregnancy: Thanks to pregnancy hormones, many women experience dark blotches or discolorations along their cheeks and upper lip. Using a concealer can help to conceal and improve your complexion. Enlist the help of a professional by going to a department store and trying different shades of concealer to find the perfect match. Click here for more tips on concealing skin discoloration during pregnancy.
Face-slimming tips: Guess what? You can use make-up to create the illusion of a slimmer face! Find out how here!
Safe treatment for oily skin during pregnancy: Most strong acne treatments, like Retin-A, are off-limits during pregnancy. So what can you do to combat greasy shine? Find out here how to get glowing pregnancy skin, not greasy shine.
Pregnant or not, lipstick is a staple in every hot mamas makeup bag. Get some safe lead-free lipstick options for pregnant mamas here.
Can you whiten your teeth during pregnancy? What about getting your hair highlighted? Find out what beauty products and procedures are safe during pregnancy.
Quick make-up tips for pregnant moms
Soak wash for delicate clothes: 15% off product code!
October 1, 2009
Are you looking for a gentle and eco-friendly wash for your clothes? Many moms-to-be find their skin to be more sensitive while they are pregnant and are concerned about using products that have harsh ingredients.
Soak care solution is an eco-friendly, biodegradeable product that uses no dyes or harsh ingredients. In fact, it will be perfect to use on baby’s clothes as well!
How does it work?
1. Fill sink with: delicate items, Soak, cool water.
2. Let items “soak” 15 mins.
3. Remove items from water, squeeze, and hang to dry – no rinsing is necessary! After you squeeze the water out, remaining suds will dissipate, leaving you with NO residue – just a clean, fresh scent!
If you don’t hand wash, simply use it like you do your regular detergent in the washing machine.
Soak wash is available in four yummy scents (Aquae, Citrus, Flora and Celebration), as well as a scentless version. They are available in 3 sizes, ranging in price from $1.25 for the single mini to $16 for the full size and are available at www.soakwash.com.
Pregnancy Fashion readers can save 15% on their order by entering code SOAK09 at checkout. Offer expires October 31st, 2009.
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Pregnancy beauty tip: Eyebrow grooming
August 18, 2009
A well-groomed eyebrow helps define your face, and can help your eyes appear bigger and your nose appear smaller! Here are a few tips to get you started:
Arch advice: Should you pluck a soft arch or a more defined arch? Brow guru Damone Roberts told InStyle magazine one rule of thumb: The more angular your face, the softer your arch should be. If you have a round face (or develop one by the third trimester of pregnancy!) a sharper arch will slim and lengthen your face.
Eyebrow color: Go for a natural look. Roberts recommends going 2 shades lighter if you have dark hair, and only one shade darker if you have blond or red hair.
Spacing tips: How much space should you have between your brows? Roberts advises no more than 1 1/2 inches apart, otherwise a too wide gap makes your eyes appear smaller and your nose appear larger.
Pictured: The expertly arched eyebrows of pregnant model (and girlfriend of Matthew McConaughey) Camila Alves.
For more pregnancy beauty tips:
Pregnancy hair styles: Hiding a round face
Pregnancy hair help: Upgrade the ponytail
July 25, 2009
Ponytails are always in style, especially during the warm days of summer. Not only do the they keep you looking polished and pulled-together, but they are a breeze to style! How can you ensure your ponytail looks modern?
Gone are the days of teasing the roots of your to create a ultra-styled ponytail, today’s ponytails are simple and, well, a little messy.
Take Cameron Diaz’s ponytail, she keeps it low and allows some stray strands and her side-swept bangs to frame her face. “These days, ponytails are low and streamlined,” L.A. stylist Mark Townsend told InStyle magazine.
For more pregnancy hair tips:
Pregnancy hair styles: Hiding a round face
Beauty tip: Face-slimming tips
Check out all of our pregnancy beauty tips here
Best sunglasses for pregnant moms
June 5, 2009
Are you searching for the perfect sunglasses? Why not pick a pair that will slim your face? Trust us, as your near your third trimester you may be tempted to wear “slimming” sunglasses everywhere – even in the house!
According to SheKnows.com, sunglass frames that have straight or angular lines, such as a rectangle frame, will instantly slim your face. Colors are important, too! “Deep colors like black and tortoise shell can also help to visually balance your face,” says Corie Russell.
Other helpful tips when buying sunglasses include make sure your sunglasses are large enough to cover your eyebrows and the edge of the frame should be slightly wider than the wides part of your face.
Still not sure what kind to buy? Rimless sunglasses and aviators flatter most face shapes.
Read more:
How to make your face look slimmer
Pregnancy hair styles: Hiding a round face
Pregnancy foot care
May 25, 2009
Even though you can’t see your feet doesn’t meet they shouldn’t look good! Keep your hard-working feet looking great with these easy tips.
Choose neutral shades to extend your pedicure: Dark shades look great on your toes, but they show chips easily. To extend the life of your pedicure, choose a neutral tone to keep your feet looking polished.
Do-it-yourself tip: Do you find you don’t have the stamina to try to reach around you stomach to reach your feet in order to perfectly paint your toenails? Paint on two coats of your favorite shade, without worrying about painting onto your skin. After the paint has dried, take a shower and simply rub off the excess paint.
Read more:
Pregnancy-friendly shoes for work and play
Hip shoe options for expecting moms
Can you color your hair during pregnancy?
May 12, 2009
Is it safe to color your hair during pregnancy? Experts say that very little hair color is absorbed through the skin therefore it is safe. That said, it is better to err on the side of caution. Find out tips on safely coloring your hair during pregnancy.
According to pregnancyandbaby.com, although little chemicals are actually absorbed through your skin, hormone levels could cause your hair color to turn out differently than expected. What does this mean for you? Go for subtle highlights versus an extreme all over color.
Dr. Eileen Krim recently told InStyle magazine she recommends waiting until your second trimester to get your hair colored to avoid exposing your fetus to unnecessary chemicals.
She also recommends scheduling your hair appointment when your salon is not busy to avoid inhaling fumes. Highlights may be a better choice than all-over color because the chemicals are applied on the hair away from the scalp and result in less dye being absorbed into your skin.
Do you color your own hair? Krim recommends waiting until the third trimester. She says to work in a “well-ventilated area and wear gloves.”
Read more on pregnancy hair:
Safe alternative to highlighting hair
Pregnancy hair styles: Hiding a round face
How to apply face bronzer
May 3, 2009
You don’t want to bake in the sun and using self-tanners is a no-no during pregnancy — so how do you get that bronzed look? Find out how to get that sunny glow with bronzer.
Celebrity makeup artist Mally Roncal gave these makeup tips to InStyle.com:
“Apply bronzer around the outside of your face, sculpting around the features. Then add a soft peachy, tawny blush that has a hint of gold to the apple of your cheeks. You always need a little hint of color on the apple to get this natural glow – using only a bronzer will make you look flat.”
She recommends you use a larger brush for the bronzer and a smaller brush for the blush and make sure you blend well.
Read more pregnancy beauty tips:
Pregnancy hair styles: Hiding a round face
Beauty tip: Face-slimming tips
Pregnancy skin: All-natural homemade facial masks
March 31, 2009
Pregnancy hormones can wreck havok on your skin, yet many women don’t want to use harsh chemicals on their face. Here are two all-natural masks you can make at home.
Kori Ellis of SheKnows.com recommends these 2 all-natural face masks:
For oily skin to reduce the overproduction of oil:
Rinse your face daily with 1/2 cup tomato juice and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.
For dry skin:
Mash a banana with 2 tbsp of plain yogurt and 1 tsp of all-natural vegetable oil. Spread the mixture over your face and leave on for 30 minutes. Rinse with warm water. Use once a week.
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