Maternity Fashion Ideas

January 27th, 2012 . Comments Off



Not that many years ago, being pregnant meant forgoing all sense of fashion, forgetting sexiness, and simply finding a way to cover up your pregnancy in any way possible. Sweatpants, oversized t-shirts, and any larger sized men’s clothing were seen on pregnant women everywhere…and expected! Luckily for us, those times have passed. Being pregnant is now seen as a chance to show off one of life’s greatest moments, and the enormous variety of maternity fashion available demonstrates this.

Instead of hiding pregnancies, maternity fashion embraces it with flattering cuts and the latest styles, while managing to combine comfort and fashion. From dark jeans to cute tanks to sexy cocktail dresses, maternity fashion makes sure you are set for everything from everyday wear to that special New Year’s party. Know what to look for, and you will love the clothes designed especially for you during this special time in your life.

Everyone needs that perfect little black dress, LBD, and expectant mothers are no different. One of my all time favorite LBDs is the Maternal America Satin Border Dress, which is both flattering and comfortable. With an empire waist and gentle pleating, this dress is figure flattering. The wide satin band at the bottom allows this dress to be taken from day to evening wear and has the versatility of being worn to work or for an evening on the town. Another one of my favorite LBDs is the Beaded Neck Cocktail Dress from Olian Maternity. This dress is gorgeous, with a detailed beaded neckline and elegant pleating which drapes nicely over your body. Both these dresses are so fashionable that you will want to keep wearing them long after your baby is born!

Another wardrobe essential is a great pair of jeans, since they can be worn throughout the day or dressed up in the evening. The Megan Jean from Maternal America is a best seller and very flattering with a flare cut and stone wash. The wide stretchy waist band provides comfort and allows room for your belly to grow. Maternal America’s Pintuck Jean is also a great choice. A front stitched crease is very slimming, as it elongates the line of the leg. With the great stretchy waistband and flare cut, these are sure to become a favorite. Pair jeans with a basic white tea, a cute blouse, or a chunky sweater, and you are guaranteed a fashionable yet comfortable outfit.

A basic t-shirt or tank is very important to any wardrobe, as it can be used in several different ways. Great by itself in the warmer months or for layering during the cooler months, a few great t-shirts are essential to every wardrobe. The Maternity Baby Tee from Shade Maternity Clothing is a basic essential t-shirt every wardrobe needs. Seamless and soft, it looks great paired with anything from jeans to a skirt to your sweats. When looking for a tank, one of my favorites is Bella Band Essentials’ Everyday Cami. Ultra-soft and with an extra long cut, this seamless tank will keep you covered and comfortable throughout all stages of your pregnancy. Great for layering, you will want to keep wearing this tank long after your baby is born. Coming in a variety of basic colors, it’s a great staple to stock up on.

A final necessity in every wardrobe is a versatile top or blouse that can be worn from a lunch date or to the office and then to an evening out. A favorite of mine is the Jersey Cross Over Maternity/Nursing Top from Japanese Weekend. A flattering cut and a variety of gorgeous colors make this top both versatile and incredibly figure flattering. It looks great paired with jeans or a skirt! The Maternal America Mock Cami Maternity/Nursing Top is another great everyday option. The deep v-neck with a mock cami and empire waist cut is incredibly flattering. I love this look paired with dark jeans and ballet flats!

Overall, your pregnancy is a time to experiment with the fashion created just for you. At the cutting edge of all styles, maternity fashion combines comfort and style to make you look and feel your best. Pepper your wardrobe with a few basic essentials, and you will look and feel great throughout your pregnancy.

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Getting the Best Pregnancy Tips

January 27th, 2012 . Comments Off



Being pregnant is one of the happiest moments in a woman’s life. But it is very important for a pregnant woman to take care of herself. She should always go for paying a visit to the doctor regularly and abide by the rules and prescription of the doctor. If you are pregnant you should never smoke and take any food that is injurious to your health. You should take a very good care of your unborn baby. The health of the pregnant woman is directly related to the health of the baby. So, let us have a look at some of the important

Pregnancy tips.

1. Stop smoking and drinking. Smoking and drinking are injurious to health and moreover when you are pregnant you need to quit all these bad habits. It has an adverse effect for the unborn baby.
2. A pregnant woman has to exercise regularly in order to keep herself fit. Exercise allows more air to enter the body. This in turns helps the baby to develop quickly.
3. Eating habit has to be re-examined and a very good diet has to taken and the intake of fibers should be increased in the diet. This is very important because the baby can be healthy only when the mother is healthy.
4. The intake of caffeine should be minimized and it is very important to drink plenty of water.

Knowing pregnancy
Pregnancy is not visible in the first two months but gets developed as time passes. Development in the pregnancy week by week makes a person know that she is pregnant. You can know about your pregnancy gradually. During the first four week the zygote fertilizes egg and thus it can be called as the start of pregnancy. From the fifth to the eighth week there are signs of pregnancy which can be known through medical tests.

Body size expands
After the eighth week the size of the body expands and the baby’s bone start strengthening. Then the growth of the body starts and thus the baby rows its head. During the thirty third and thirty sixth week the baby gains some extra weight and almost all the major organs get developed.. After the fortieth week the baby is born with all the organs well developed to survive in the world. Now the baby can respire on his/her own and take the air in the environment. If you maintain a pregnancy calendar you will be able to find out the correct time of delivery and the correct date. You can go for consulting your doctor and have a timely check up.

Pregnancy diet
The diet during pregnancy has to be very specific and the intake of the fatty acids should be increased so that the need of the fatty acid is fulfilled. The diet is one of the important factors for a pregnant woman. Moreover the intake of the fibrous food should also be increased in the diet so that the pregnant woman gets enough fibre. During pregnancy you should drink lots of water so that any impurities get washed away and the child is not at all hampered.

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Flamenco, Andalucia’s Dance of Love

January 26th, 2012 . Comments Off



Yesterday my bestie A and I were discussing one of our favourite early 90′s Vogue fashion spreads featuring one of our choice supermodels, Helena Christensen as a Spanish beauty with a travelling, gypsy caravan. The fashion was heavily influenced by Andalucia Spain with fiery red, tiered, flamenco dresses, intricately woven scarves, brocade fans and headpieces. Funny how we both remember it so vividly. I am obsessed with everything Spanish – I keep conversational cd’s in the car to practice, I coerce friends into Spanish vacations whenever possible, I am definitely taking flamenco lessons this Fall and I am investing in a black and red polka dot skirt so I can channel my inner Andalucian gypsy.

For travellers to Seville, no journey is complete without the viewing of a traditional flamenco show. Although I have been to Spain a few times, I have yet to enjoy the pleasure of participating in this long standing tradition. Teardrop. Fortunately, I have watched Vida (a Cuban flamenco troupe) and a shirtless, tight spandex-pant wearing Joaquin Cortes when they performed in the city. I could barely sit still. I wanted to hop on stage.

The origin of the Flamenco actually stems from the Indian Hindus who were brought over to entertain the royal courts with their beautiful ancient dances. Through the years, the dance form integrated influences of the Moorish and gypsies from Persia and Pakistan. Flamenco as it is known today is danced with passion, graceful precision, stacatto footwork and fluid hand movements. Live shows often include Spanish guitar accompaniment and the use of castanets (to accent the finger snapping).

From Andalucia.com, “There is widely held belief that you cannot learn the flamenco and that it is a secret held in the hearts of gypsies.” The most spontaneous and purest dance is the one that comes from your heart. So true.

Here are some Flamenco Links to keep your toes tapping and your dancing soul lit with passion! Ole!

Listen to your heartbeat – You’ve always had rhythm and felt bohemian. Take a dance class with Esmerelda Enrique who offers flamenco, technique and spanish guitar classes throughout the year in Toronto.

Better yet, go to where it all started – Immerse yourself in the culture and history of Seville. Bring me back a flamenco skirt will you? I am always supportive of travellers. Love Spain as much as I do!

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Cotton Hats – 2 Different Kinds of Styles

January 25th, 2012 . Comments Off



Throughout the years of human civilization, cotton hat has been evolving into different styles. In fact, every century has had distinct styles that have put a unique touch on the

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Spring Maternity Fashion Trends 2009

January 24th, 2012 . Comments Off



There might be some doubt if I declare the spring season as the best phase of all the calenders. Undoubtedly, people can have their exclusive choices. But when I say that the pregnancy period of a woman has got no competing phase in the whole of her life, I should not be doubted. Undoubtedly, no room for personal choices this time.

So lucky and blessed are those women who get that extra bump during the spring season! Definitely, the best meets the best. Thus this best situation could be bettered even more, if you manage to get dressed in the most fashionable way. Thus in order to look stylishly pregnant this spring, try to choose the right maternity fashion apparel which can blend your style quotient and pregnancy in a proportionate and exciting way.

Those dresses must be comfortable, trendy, flattering and designed to keep your belly controlled and composed. Though there are numerous maternity fashion trends which can boast of being the most perfect and fittest, only few can be there which really fulfill your needs. Clearly, the purpose is to look as beautiful and charming as you happen to be during your normal days.

Have a look :

Printed Halter Dress : One of the easiest to wear while pregnancy. Being too comfortable, they provide you with the much needed relaxation and minimize all types of strains on the bump. To look fresh during spring, try a printed halter dress in super lemon color. Also you can try lotus prints. They are a rage this spring. The straps of a halter dress give you much needed balance when tied behind your neck, while walking on the beach.

Maroon Maxi Dresses : When you reach the trimester, then comes the exclusive role of maxi dresses. As your belly starts getting fuller and fuller day by day, the loose fit cut of the maxi dresses becomes a necessity. Their design gives you a perfect shape despite the increased waistline and deteriorating silhouette. Choosing some all time classic colors will make you more dignified. So, choose a maroon full length maxi dress.

Stretch Cotton Tunic Tops : A tunic top made of stretch cotton can be equally flattering like a maxi dress. Such a tunic top is an all time hit spring maternity apparel and may top the spring maternity fashion trends, thanks to its sheer comfort, elasticity and flexibility it provides. It is available in various hues and textures.

Dark Citron Tank Tops : Though tank tops are an all time affair in the wardrobes, they are best used by a pregnant woman. In the domain of maternity fashion trends, they are the most natural clothing. This spring, they are here to make a scintillating combination with metallic skirts. Thus buy a tank top in dark citron hue.

Metallic Embroidered Skirts : Too enjoy the maximum coziness, nothing can match a knee-length skirt. It provides the maximum ventilation to the skin pores and reduces sweating while walking under the sun. In order to look trendy, buy a shimmering metallic knee-length skirt with embroidery all around. Pair with a tank top and sunglasses,

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Three Great Romantic Parisian Hotels

January 22nd, 2012 . Comments Off



There is one destination in the world that most people think of when they hear the word “romantic” and that’s Paris. People from all over the world visit Paris for many different reasons, one of the most popular being a romantic break with the other half. But with more than 14 million visitors annually and over 75,000 hotel rooms throughout the city to choose from, it can be a tough decision trying to find a great place to stay. Here are a few charming hotels that will make any romantic getaway that extra bit magical.

Located near the River Seine in the heart of the Ile Saint Louis region lies the luxury 4 star Hotel du Jeu de Paume. The central location is ideal for couples wishing to take a romantic stroll hand-in-hand along the river. Visitors can choose from 30 spacious rooms, each decorated with vintage pieces to give a very cosmopolitan feel. For those who plan to stay a minimum of 5 nights, there is the option of staying in one of the two apartments the hotel has to offer. With its warming atmosphere and peaceful private gardens, the Jeu De Paume is a great escape for couples of all ages. Pets are also welcome if you can’t bear to be apart from your furry friends for too long!

Sitting in the centre of Paris’s famous Left Bank, is the 4 star L’hotel. Artists, writers and philosophers alike gather here thanks to the areas reputation for bohemian soul and high fashion. The hotels “Grand” rooms have the biggest rooms and bathrooms but if you fancy a room with a view, the “Bijoux” and “Mignon” rooms overlook the cobbled street of Rue des Beaux-arts. A great choice for couples who love a lazy morning that consists of croissants, coffee and people watching.

A few streets west of L’hotel, is the relaxing Relais Christine. Hidden away at the end of a narrow street and surrounded by beautiful gardens, the 4 star Relais Christine is another romantic delight. There are 51 rooms and suits to choose from, ranging from a standard room to a luxury garden terraced suite. This small hotel has the intimacy and service that larger establishments can often lack. And being within walking distance from the Louvre and Notre-Dame, this charming hideaway is the perfect choice for a secluded break in the heart in the city.

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