Showing posts with label Jeans. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jeans. Show all posts

Tuesday, 21 January 2014

Maternity essentials

Now that I am a million months pregnant, I am looking back and making an inventory of good/bad purchases I made. Here are what I consider to be good investment, "buy the day the stick turns blue," maternity essentials:
I mentioned this before in my what to buy a pregnant lady cor Christmas post. It really covers the basics so you will be comfortable and stylish through your pregnancy.


Probably the best investment for your pregnancy. A nightie is comfy and key in your sleep wear wardrobe when you have several bathroom trips a night.

As I said in my maternity jeans post, good jeans are one of the best investment you will make. Don't try to make it through without them; do yourself a favor, go to the shops, and find yourself the perfect pair asap.

Do you really need maternity tights? YES. You won't need them in the first trimester but you will be really glad to have some that actually fit your body later in your pregnancy.

A blazer is the perfect layering piece so you can stay warm but look chic and professional.

This is kind of a no brainer. Do I really need to explain?

Dress $76, Michael Stars
You need a dress that is simple, comfortable, and flattering so that you can accessorize it and make it fierce.

My wrap cardigan has become absolutely key to my pregnant wardrobe. It is so versatile to keep you comfy and warm. PLUS this is a piece that could be part of your regular wardrobe as well your pregnancy and nursing wardrobe.

Maxi dresses are great for layering but they also bring the glamour. If you want to make an impression at a holiday or maybe your baby shower, then work it in a classic floor length dress.

Everyday wireless maternity bra £40, +figleaves.com
Ok, don't buy this the minute the stick turns blue, but buy it in your second trimester for sure. Do not try and wear your old bras, unless you really want to punish yourself for some reason. Your chest and cup size will go up steadily through your whole pregnancy, so get something you can grow into.
Sturdy fashionable flats are absolutely essential. You gotta find some great shoes so you don't look frumpy without your heels.
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Sunday, 29 December 2013

The sales: Mamalicious

Y'all know that +MAMALICIOUS is one of my favorite maternity lines. This designer has really cool trendy designs for pregnant women as well as simple well tailored basics. They are running a particularly great sale right not, up to 70% off!



The sales: Blossom mother & child

+Blossom Mother & Child Ltd is a wonderful boutique with designer maternity. What better place to shop the Boxing day sales? You can get stunning expensive pieces at a reduced rate and save yourself hundreds.
You know how sometimes you go shopping and everything you buy is the same color palette? Well, that happened. Anyways, here's my picks of their post Christmas sale:



Thursday, 21 November 2013

Best Performance: Maternity Jeans

I was a maternity denier. I was convinced that I could wear leggings for 9 months and then my mother basically forced me to go shopping for jeans that would actually fit. Dammit, mother knows best. I love my maternity jeans...which is a sentence I never thought I would say.
I am definitely not a model, so trust me when I tell you that my jeans look great and are super comfortable even if the picture isn't so hot. They are by A Pea in the Pod, which has a huge range of designer maternity jeans. It's an American store but they ship to the UK.



In maternity, I think over the bump coverage is more comfortable and flattering than under the bump. I've heard other people say the opposite so try them and find what's right for you. Here are my top 10 picks starting with my favorite category, dark and skinny.


Sometimes people like a bit of variety, and maternity jeans are a really good investment if you wear jeans normally, or are planning on having multiple pregnancies. You will want more than one pair.


And for those of you who are wild and can't be tamed, here's some denim that is fabulous and not blue. I love the +MAMALICIOUS snake skin jeans! Rock and roll.