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Fall maternity trend: Sweater dress and boots

Kim — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:31:28 +0000

Are you looking for a stylish, flattering look this fall? Sweater dresses are a hot look this season — and there is no better way to show off your pregnancy curves than with this cool trend.

Whether you go for a solid colored sweater dress or one with prints (pictured is the Bailey 44 3/4 Sleeve Striped Maternity Dress from A Pea in the Pod), this look is at the top of my list of fall maternity must-haves.

Pair your sweater dress with knee-high boots or booties for a hip look.

What else is hot for fall?
Skinny Jeans
Tunic tops
Leggings
Cardigan wrap

Paula Patton and Robin Thicke: Newly pregnant style

Kim — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:12:12 +0000

Newly pregnant Paula Patton and her husband, singer Robin Thicke, dazzled as they walked the red carpet for the screening of Precious in California on November 1st.

Patton looks amazing in a purple mini dress, accessorized with diamonds. In fact, her baby bump is barely showing!

Patton spoke with OK! magazine about rumors that she has been pregnant before. “It was a baby doll dress and it was after the holidays,” Patton says, of the white dress that sparked the pregnancy rumors.

Do you love Patton’s sexy maternity style? Check out Girls Next Door star Kendra Wilkinson’s sexy maternity style.

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Pregnant Gisele Bundchen in a rocker tee

Stretch your maternity clothes budget: 1st trimester tips

Rebecca Gayheart’s floral maternity dress

Kim — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:57:36 +0000

Rebecca Gayheart showed off her floral side as she ran errands in Beverly Hills.

Wearing a white floral dress, Gayheart, who is expecting her first child with hubby Eric Dane, paired her look with cream heels.

Pregnancy fashion tip: A-line dresses are a great choice throughout your pregnancy. Pair them with a cardigan or blazer as the weather cools down.

Gayheart is not the only pregnant actress wearing florals. Check out Saturday Night Live alum Maya Rudolph looking beautiful in an asymmetrical organge floral print dress.

Pregnant actress Ashley Jensen also dazzled in a babydoll floral print dress from A Pea in the Pod.

A floral dress would also be a great choice for your baby shower. Check out 5 Tips for buying baby shower maternity clothes for more helpful hints are looking fabulous on your special day.

Check out all of our celebrity maternity articles here!

Stretch your maternity clothes budget: 3rd trimester tips

Kim — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:58:34 +0000

You have made it — the third trimester! Find out how to stretch your maternity clothes dollar without stretching yourself thin!

If you followed our maternity clothes budgeting tips for Trimester 1 and Trimester 2, hopefully you have clothes that will fit you until the baby is born. If not, here are some suggestions:

Long layering tanks: If you have found your belly growing out of your tops, pick up a couple solid long layering tanks or camis (Old Navy has a good selection). Layer these tops under your too-short tops to extend the wear and keep your baby bump from peeking through.

Maxi dresses: Maxi dresses look great in your third trimester and — bonus! — can be worn after baby is born.

Long skirts: Pairing long skirts with a stretchy waistband and bump-hugging tops are a great way to look stylish and stay confortable on a budget.

Pictured is the Maternity Fold-Over Skirt ($16.50) from OldNavy.com.

Wrap tops and dresses: Wrap tops and/or dresses are a great choice in our third trimester because they show off you baby bump, are the perfect choice for your baby shower and can be worn in the first few months post-baby as well.

What should you wear after baby is born? Find out here: Post-baby fashion tips: What to wear

Third trimester feel-good fashions

Third trimester maternity clothes shopping do’s and don’ts

Stretch your maternity clothes budget: 2nd trimester tips

Kim — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:23:11 +0000

As you enter your second trimester, most women find they are outgrowing some of their pre-pregnancy clothes. Find out how you can look stylish without blowing your budget during this fun “honeymoon phase” of pregnancy.

Splurge on basics: Shop for clothes that well-made and will flatter your body throughout your pregnancy. Basics worth splurging on include jeans, work pants and blazer, basic (but versatile) dress, solid tops and a wrap dress that can be worn to your baby shower or other special event.

Find out what maternity clothes designer Liz Lange recommends for maternity basics.

But save on trendy items: Love that graphic tee or leopard-print tunic top? What about that ultra-cool sweater dress? Have fun with your baby bump, but shop sales or consignment stores for those maternity clothes that are trendy are seasonal.

Buy expandable clothes: Maternity clothes that contain tie backs, adjustable buttons, wraps or shirring will grow with you to ensure a perfect fit throughout your pregnancy.

Belt your bump: A look that is hip and stylish for the pregnant and non-pregnant set is to belt a loose fitting top or dress. A loose flowing dress or long tunic top can sometimes give you the “tent” look as your belly grows, but cinch a belt under your bump to give your body form for a stylish look

Pictured is actress Maya Rudolph, who paired a leather belt above her bump with her pretty floral dress.

Celebrities like Nicole Richie and Halle Berry have said they often wear non-maternity clothes while pregnant. Get tips on how to wear non-maternity clothes while pregnant.

For more, read Second trimester clothes shopping Do’s and Don’ts

Stretch your maternity clothes budget: 1st trimester tips

Kim — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:23:09 +0000

Congratulations! If you are like most women, the moment your pregnancy test confirms the good news you are ready to run out and stock up on maternity clothes. But should you? Take our advice on how to stretch your maternity clothes budget in your 1st trimester.

Assess your current wardrobe: Do you already own drawstring pants? Maxi dress? Tunic tops or longer shirts? These pre-pregnancy items can easily take you through your 1st trimester.

Don’t buy all at once: Instead of buying your entire maternity wardrobe in your first trimester, buy items as you need them. Most women won’t know how their body will change and it is hard to guess the correct size. But the staples, such as maternity jeans, versatile dress, basic tops in your early second trimester and fill in the gaps as you need them.

Buy clothes that will grow with you: Look for maternity clothes that will grow with you. Details like tie-backs, adjustable side buttons on jeans, shirring and material with stretch and give will all accommodate your changing body.

Bella Band: This stretchy band goes around your baby bump allowing you to extend the wear of your regular jeans and shorter tops. They come in a variety of colors to blend and coordinate everything. Bonus — wear them after baby is born while you are working toward fitting back into your pre-pregnant jeans!

Budget shop: If this is your first pregnancy and you plan for more children, if might make financial sense to splurge on a fabulous pair of maternity jeans, work outfit or dress knowing you will wear it again. Otherwise, shop sales, eBay, consignment shops and your friends closets for maternity clothes that won’t break the bank.

Pictured: Victoria’s Secret model Adrina Lima shows off growing baby bump.

For more 1st trimester tips:
First trimester: Maternity fashion tips

Hide your baby bump like pregnant Gisele Bundchen

When will you start to show?

Pregnancy make-up tips for the hot mom-to-be

Kim — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:21:51 +0000

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

Maternity underwear: Must-have or waste of money?

Kim — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:56:42 +0000

Do you really need maternity underwear — or can you make do with regular underwear a couple of sizes larger?

Depending on how you are carrying baby and how much weight you gain, many women feel that maternity underwear is cut to allow room for your changing body.

From the under-belly fit to the elastic trim at waist and leg openings, maternity underwear will fit great, especially as you enter your third trimester. Plus, mamas who like bump-hugging tops will appreciate not having a “panty line” across their stomach.

If you are carrying your baby high or have not gained much weight (lucky you!), you might find that your pre-pregnancy panties or regular underwear a few sizes larger fits just fine.

Check out the Gap.com Stretch Cotton Hipster for $6.

Do you really need a maternity bra? Find out here!

More pregnancy fashion:
Where to find sexy maternity lingerie

How to flatter your “new and improved” pregnancy cleavage

Pregnant Rebecca Gayheart wearing skinny jeans

Kim — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:44:31 +0000

Pregnant Rebecca Gayheart, who is expecting her first child with hubby Eric “Dr. McSteamy” Dane, shows you can wear skinny or tapered leg jeans with pregnant.

Rebecca pairs tapered leg jeans with a cute black flowing top, knotted scarf and wedges for a lunch date with a friend.

When shopping for maternity tapered leg jeans, look for a darker wash to help slim your legs. Wedges add to the lengthening look and, unless you are tall, forgo to the fitted top for a flowing top to balance our your proportions.

To copy her look, check out the Full Panel Skinny Jeans in Dark Wash ($79.50) from Gap.com.

Tell us: Would you wear skinny maternity jeans?

Check out Nicole Richie wearing skinny maternity jeans here.

For more pregnancy fashion:
Rebecca Gayheart: Early pregnancy style

How to build a hip maternity wardrobe

Trendy maternity clothes on a budget

Pregnancy fashion: What to wear to the pumpkin patch

Kim — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:07:57 +0000

Having trouble finding stylish maternity clothes for casual weekend fun? Dressing cute, yet casual when pregnant is as simple as pairing a bump-hugging cotton tee with a stretchy sweater vest, jeans and boots.

Pictured is the Shawl-collar sweater vest ($54.50) from Gap.com.

Another option would be pairing a maxi dress with sandals and a jean jacket. Check out Nicole Richie wearing this hip look here.

Another casual maternity look is pairing a long sleeve fitted tee with jeans and a scarf knotted around your neck. Pair this look with leather moccasins or boots.

More pregnancy fall fashion:
Fun fall maternity style: sweater tunic

Maternity fall fashions on a budget