Makeup Ideas to Try this Autumn: New Season, New You

Happy Autumn mamas! With the weather turning and new season styles flooding the shops, what better time to shake up your makeup routine and try out a few new makeup ideas!

 

Moody Lips

makeup trends: moody lips

OK, so going a shade or two darker for autumn isn’t exactly a revolutionary move. But this season is set to take the look a step further with a fantastic array of moody lipsticks. Take your pick from deep berry shades, through dusky purples verging on black! Work the look with minimal makeup during the day, then vamp it up with a sweep of eyeliner for the evening.

Wear it with:

Maternity dresses in chic winter berry shades

 

Black is the New Black

Black eyeliner - black maternity clothes by Seraphine

And when it comes to eyeliner, designers and makeup artists agree this season that black truly is the new black. Whether you opt for a subtle sweep at the lash line, classic wings, or something more bold and graphic, the application is up to you – just so long as it’s black!

Wear it with:

Black Lace Detail Maternity Shirt

 

Natural Glow

Natural glow makeup trend

Balancing out those dramatic eyes and lips, this season’s complexion is all about the natural glow – great news for expectant mamas! Put those contouring brushes away for a while; all you need this season is a touch of highlighter where there should be highlights and subtle blush where you might naturally flush.

Wear it with:

Maternity Trench Coat

 

Glitter for Grown Ups

Sparkly maternity clothes by Seraphine

And the best news of all – glitter is in! A touch of sparkle is the perfect way to set off your look, and this season is all about the glitter. A subtle sweep at the corner of your eye is all you need for the daytime, then amp up the sparkle in the evening to take this glitzy trend to glamorous new heights.

Wear it with:

Reversible Sequin Maternity Sweater

 

Have fun trying out the latest makeup ideas mamas – and don’t forget to check out our new season maternity clothes collection to complement your new look!

 

Seraphine on Screen: Devious Maids, True Blood, Jane the Virgin & More…

Here at Seraphine, our maternity clothes are certainly no strangers to being in the spotlight. In fact there’s hardly an on-screen bump that we haven’t dressed! From Devious Maids to Jane the Virgin, here’s a roundup of some of our favourite Seraphine looks from mamas-to-be on TV…

 

Devious Maids

Seraphine maternity dress on Devious Maids

In Season 3, episode 12 devious maid Zoila Diaz, played by the gorgeous Judy Reyes, looked stunning in our Embroidered Cut Out Maternity Dress while meeting her new boss for the first time. The stylish navy blue dress suited her colouring perfectly and the drawstring tie belt worked to define her curves.

 

Watch the clip to see her style…


Devious Maids – S 3 E 12 – Suspicion by deviousmaids

 

Jane The Virgin

Seraphine maternity dresses on Jane the Virgin

Several of our gorgeous maternity dresses have been featured on Jane the Virgin. Jane herself, Gina Rodriguez, looked stunning in our Sea Breeze Mock Wrap Maternity Dress and then rocked our Aztec Front Twist Maternity Dress in the season one finale!

 

True Blood

Back in 2014, the lovely Anna Paquin took to the screen as her True Blood character Sookie Stackhouse, wearing our famous Blossom Knot Front Maternity Dress in the season finale.

 

The Blacklist

Liz from Blacklist wears a Seraphine maternity wedding dress

In crime thriller The Blacklist, main character Liz Keen, played by Megan Boone, celebrated her wedding in style in our Ivory Lace Maternity Wedding Dress.

 

How I Met Your Mother

Seraphine maternity dress on How I Met Your Mother

And of course the gorgeous Alyson Hannigan wore two of our maternity dresses as her How I Met Your Mother character Lily Eriksen. She rocked our Fuchsia Pink Knot Front Maternity Dress as well as our Navy Lace Maternity Cocktail Dress.

Pregnancy & Newborn’s September Issue Cover Star Stuns in Seraphine

Here at Seraphine we are thrilled to be featured on the cover of top US parenting magazine Pregnancy & Newborn – and on the September issue no less!

 

Happy to be featured on the September cover of Pregnancy & Newborn! Discover our Draped #Maternity & Nursing Jumper, link in bio 💋

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With the new season drawing in, our thoughts are starting to turn to cool evenings wrapped up in cosy jumpers, pumpkin spiced lattes from Starbucks and crisp autumn mornings in maternity jeans and ankle boots. Pregnancy & Newborn have captured the vibe perfectly on their cover with our brand new Draped Maternity & Nursing Jumper – a must-have this autumn.

 

Seraphine maternity jumper

 

Our maternity jumper is made in the softest blend of cotton, lamb’s wool and cashmere, and is expertly cut to drape beautifully over your curves. Open at one side, the look is designed to grow with you throughout your nine months, and make a smooth transition for nursing after baby is born.

 

Seraphine blue maternity jumper

 

In fact, we love this style so much, we made it in two colours! Check out the Sea Breeze Draped Maternity & Nursing Jumper to complete the set.

Explore our new collection maternity clothes online now & kick start your autumn wardrobe today!

 

Actresses Eva Amurri Martino & Teresa Palmer Are Stunning in Seraphine

What do stunning actresses Eva Amurri Martino & Teresa Palmer have in common? It’s a Seraphine maternity dress of course!

Both stunning mamas have been spotted recently rocking our Sea Breeze Polka Dot Knot Front Maternity Dress (among others), and we can’t get enough of their pictures…

Eva Amurri Martino

 

Gorgeous Eva is the stylish blogger behind successful lifestyle blog Happily Eva After, and she simply glowed in the dress as she stepped out for a weekend stroll. She is mama to two year old daughter Harlowe and is expecting baby number 2 (a little boy!) this autumn.

 

 

And this isn’t the only Seraphine style she loves! Back in July she teamed our Red & White Striped Cotton Maternity & Nursing Top with a chic white skirt and shades while on vacation in Maine. We love her look – the horizontal stripes work perfectly with her bump & the white skirt keeps the outfit fresh.

 

Seraphine maternity clothes

 

Teresa Palmer

Australian actress and star of 2016 film The Choice, Teresa Palmer look equally fantastic in our little knot front maternity dress to introduce the latest Q&A on her mindfulness blog Your Zen Life. Teresa is mama to two year old son Bodhi Rain, step-mama to 8 year old Isaac Love and is expecting a new addition to the family this autumn.

 

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We love your style mamas, keep up the great work!

Maternity Clothes Online… The Seraphine Site has a Brand New Look

Notice anything different about us lately?

Séraphine has just had a website makeover – shopping maternity clothes online has never been so stylish!

 

Seraphine maternity clothes on mobile

 

Our tech stylists have been hard at work behind the scenes, making beautiful things happen online, and we can’t wait to show you our new look. We’ve revamped our site with fabulous new shopping features, easy-to-use navigation, & a sparkly new look from top to toe. It’s all designed to perfectly showcase our gorgeous maternity fashion collections. And the best part is – whether you’re shopping maternity clothes online from your laptop, tablet or mobile, the Séraphine site will look just as chic, whatever size your screen!

 

Shop Seraphine maternity clothes on tablet

 

Don’t be fooled – this is much more than just a fresh coat of nail polish! Take a look around our new site and you’ll discover entirely new ways to shop maternity clothes online. Now you can filter your view by size, by price, by colour and even by celebrities, to find the perfect new additions to your maternity fashion collection…. You’re welcome!

 

Stylish maternity clothes by Seraphine - black, burgundy and grey

 

And speaking of getting a whole new look… it’s not just our website that deserves a brand new style! While you’re exploring our beautiful new site, don’t forget to check out our new season maternity wear collections to find your own gorgeous new look for autumn! Order your free copy of our AW16 brochure today and be the first to shop the hottest new styles.

We are in love with our new look – now it’s your turn!

 

Happy shopping mamas!

Babymoon Ideas: Seraphine’s 5 Top Tips for a Relaxing Getaway

By now, everyone from your doctor to your mother will be telling you that the most important thing for you and your baby is to keep calm while expecting.

So as it turns out, a relaxing babymoon is practically prescribed!

Take a look at our top 5 babymoon ideas for a romantic trip for two before baby makes three…

 

1) When to Book Your Babymoon

Timing is everything! Be sure to slot in your babymoon some time through your second trimester. Morning sickness should be a distant memory, and you’ll have plenty of energy to travel.

Not to mention that this is the time when your pregnancy curves are at their cutest and will look adorable in a stylish maternity bikini!

 

 

2) The Dream Babymoon Destination

Shop Maternity Maxi Dresses

Choose your destination carefully. Pick a place you’ve always wanted to go, but maybe save the serious sight-seeing for another time – if there was ever an excuse to lie on the beach for a week, this is it!

Think carefully about your travel times as anything over 4 hours may be a struggle, and it’s also smart to steer clear of any potential for tropical diseases or deli belly. This could be the perfect opportunity to spend that beautiful week on the French Riviera.

 

 

3) Stay in Luxury

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Shop Julia’s stunning Ivory Maternity Kaftan – perfect for the beach!

Indulge in a luxury hotel! This is your last big blow out before baby takes over for a while, so make sure to take full advantage.

A huge comfy bed, en-suite, 24-hour room service and a spa are all prerequisites. It’s also a great idea to call ahead & let them know you are babymoon-ing… you never know who might offer an upgrade!

 

 

4) Summer Maternity Clothes

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Wherever you’re headed, make sure to pack the perfect maternity clothes for your glamorous babymoon getaway.

Shop cute summer maternity dresses, elegant evening wear, stunning maternity swimwear, and even sexy nighties to take away on your romantic escape.

Check out our stunning babymoon wardrobe selection for more beautiful babymoon ideas.

 

 

5) Romantic Getaway

Above all, your babymoon is the perfect opportunity for you and your partner to reconnect and strengthen your bond before this major life transition.

Now is the time to go out for a romantic meal, indulge in couples’ spa treatments and generally enjoy each other’s company. Because let’s face it, once your little addition arrives he or she is bound to steal the limelight for a while.

 

Seraphine Ballet Pumps: Founder Cecile Reinaud Presents the Collection

Allow me to introduce you to my little style secret… The Seraphine Ballet Pumps!

Yes, they’re gorgeous, but that’s just the beginning…

 

Meet the Best Maternity Shoes!

 

While pregnant with my youngest, Florian, I suffered with terrible back pain and was advised to try orthopaedic shoes. When I saw the sorry selection on offer, I knew that I had to do something.

 

In Town With Elly Brown styles the Seraphine ballet pumps

 

I designed the iconic Seraphine ballet pumps to be a stylish alternative with real health benefits. They support your body’s natural alignment and massage your feet as you walk, helping to boost circulation and relieve aches and pains. And of course it goes without saying that they pair beautifully with our range of stylish maternity clothes – perfect for pregnancy!

 

Seraphine ballet pumps in different colours

 

The Science Behind the Shoes

The patented technology features a hot pink insole with raised elements, designed by a leading orthopedic surgeon. It supports & massages your feet as you walk, optimising balance and posture, and minimising muscle strain, while the ergonomic integrated wedge heel provides fantastic bounce and support.

 

Seraphine ballet pumps are flat out fabulous

 

Basically, these shoes will help to ease aches & pains, boost circulation, improve your posture and can even help to tone your legs & minimise cellulite!

 

Fashion bloggers style the Seraphine ballet pumps

 

And of course you don’t have to be pregnant to enjoy the amazing posture correcting comfort of Seraphine ballet flats – they’re perfect for days on-the-go running around after the little ones. Team them with one of our stylish designer changing bags for an easy everyday look.

 

Seraphine python ballet pumps

 

Since launching in 2011, these shoes have had rave reviews from fashion editors, bloggers, mums & medical professionals alike. These stylish ballet flats & loafers offer a comfy option with real health benefits – perfect for before, during & after pregnancy.

 

Seraphine ballet flats

 

Give the Seraphine ballet pumps a try & I promise they’ll put a spring in your step!

Cecile X

 

 

Smoothie Recipes for Pregnancy: Match your Drink to Your Maternity Dress

What could be better than a delicious fruity smoothie on a hot summer’s day?… How about a delicious fruity smoothie that’s good for you AND your baby! During pregnancy it’s more important than ever to get those vital vitamins and nutrients. And a refreshing summer smoothie is a simple & tasty way to sneak a little more fresh fruit into your diet. We’ve gathered some of our favourite pregnancy-friendly smoothie recipes, and selected the perfect maternity dresses to match!

 

Smoothie Recipes – Tropical Sunshine

Tropical smoothie

Get the recipe from Julie at Lovely Little Kitchen

For mum: This tropical smoothie recipe mixes up sweet mango & pineapple with creamy banana, orange juice & a dash of Greek yoghurt. It’s a deliciously creamy concoction that tastes like summer in a glass.

For baby: This gives a giant hit of vitamin C with an added boost of potassium – all vital for developing baby’s healthy immune system.

To wear: Channel the creamy colour scheme in our White Lace Maternity Dress, and add a pop of colour with a chic belt.

 

Smoothie Recipes – Breakfast Energy

Berry smoothie

Get the recipe from Jenn at Deliciously Sprinkled

For mum: Simple and delicious; this one combines fresh orange juice with a medley of mixed berries and a generous dollop of vanilla yoghurt. It’s the perfect way to start your day.

For baby: This one provides plenty of vitamin C, and all those gorgeous berries are a fantastic source of antioxidants. This smoothie recipe will help you to create a safe and healthy environment for baby to grow – free of nasty toxins.

To wear: Match the vibrant pink in your drink to an equally fabulous shade in your dress – the Fuchsia Pink Knot Front Maternity Dress is the perfect choice!

 

Smoothie Recipes – Happy Digestion 

Green smoothie

Get the recipe from Angela at Oh She Glows

For mum: Combining the fresh zing of pineapple, ginger, and lemon, with creamy avocado and banana, and some parsley for balance; this smoothie is super fresh. It’s also a stomach-settling superstar – one of the best recipes we’ve found for fighting morning sickness.

For baby: This super green smoothie will bring a mega dose of vitamin C, fibre and folate to keep baby growing healthily.

To wear: Dress your bump in our stunning Emerald Green Maternity Maxi Dress to look as cool as you feel as you sip on this settling green smoothie.

 

Easy Hairstyles for Working Mums – Make Everyday a Good Hair Day

Make everyday a good hair day with these easy hairstyles for working mums!

It’s no secret that time and energy run at a premium for busy working mums. With a family to look after, a home to organise and a career to progress, it’s often the little me-time luxuries – like styling your hair – that fall by the wayside. But not anymore!

We don’t know anything that works to lift your mood, helping you to feel more professional and productive like a great hair day (aside from maybe a few flattering maternity dresses), so finding 5 minutes in the morning to dedicate to your do is a challenge worth accepting.

Here are some of our favourite easy hairstyles for a polished professional look that’s quick and easy to achieve!

 

Easy hair styles

 

Here at the Seraphine office, we are a little bit in love with YetAnotherBeautySite.com, where we discovered many of the styles featured on this post. The site offers easy to follow step by step tutorials to achieve really impressive looks in next to no time at all! Click on the image to see the tutorial!

 

Braid wrapped chignon - easy hairstyles

 

The classic chignon is the perfect Parisian chic style for the office and it’s nowhere near as tricky to master as it looks.

Ulrika at Yet Another Beauty Site explains how to create the perfect chignon in seconds:

1. Make a low ponytail.
2. Twist it inside out: Create a little opening just above the hair tie, then flip the ponytail upside down and feed it through the gap.
3. Now take the ponytail and roll it up and secure with bobbypins.
4. Arrange it to look neat and nice!

 

Easy chignon for mums

 

For quick hair fixes that are simple & stylish, there are some ingenious products on the market. The fabulous Hairagami is a simple snap band designed to fix and hold your hair in the perfect bun all day long. And to protect your tresses the Invisibobble is a great new way of securing your hair back without damaging it. The smooth surface avoids breaking and scaring your hair, the coiled shape distributes pressure better than a regular band, preventing tension headaches, and it’s water resistant – perfect for sports and swimming! You can find the Invisibobble at Boots, and at only 3.75 it’s a bargain buy!

 

Easy hair accessories invisibobble

 

And of course there’s nothing like a hair donut to add a little extra oomph to your style. Simply feed your ponytail through the middle, spread it out and fan it over the donut, then pin in place!

 

making a bun with a hair donut

 

When you know you’re hair looks good, nothing can bring you down! Have fun trying out these quick and easy hairstyles, and discover the perfect maternity dresses to wear them with in our stylish maternity workwear collection!

 

 

 

Third Trimester Fashion Tips: How to Work a Baby Bump

Third trimester – wow! Where did the time go? You are so close to meeting your baby, but you and your bump still have a little way to go together yet.

The final few months of pregnancy are all about keeping comfy, and of course your beautiful bump can’t help but make a BIG fashion statement.

Here are our top 5 fashion tips for your third trimester.

The Empire Waist


The empire waist is a miracle silhouette for the third trimester. Cinching you in at your slimmest point, an empire style brings fantastic definition to your shape.

Get the look with one of our super stylish empire maternity dresses with discreet lift-up nursing access, or simply add a chic maternity belt to complete your look.

Natural Fabrics

Comfort is key at this stage of pregnancy. And with extra sensitive skin right now, it’s a great idea to look for styles made in the softest natural fabrics like pure cotton, bamboo or cashmere.

Our new organic cotton maternity jeans in blue or black are perfect for pairing with our super-soft tops.

 

The Baby Shower Dress

Get the look: Floral Wrap Maternity & Nursing Midi Dress

Special occasions deserve extra-special outfits & what could be more special than your baby shower!

Whether you choose one of our gorgeous maternity cocktail dresses, or opt for something a little more relaxed, we’ve got plenty of stunning baby shower dresses to choose from!

Fourth Trimester Prep

Skin to skin - perfect for the fourth trimester

The third trimester is also the perfect time to pack your hospital bag & invest in the pieces you’ll need once baby arrives. If you plan to breastfeed, then a good collection of nursing clothes is a must.

And why not treat yourself to one of our signature skin to skin tops – perfect for the early days with your little one.

But of course the most important thing at this stage is to relax & enjoy. Wishing you all the best for your final months of pregnancy mama!

Post Pregnancy Belly Fat Blasting Foods: Our Top Ten

There’s no avoiding it – getting your figure back after pregnancy takes time. But there are a few clever tips and tricks you can use to speed things along! Here are our top 10 post pregnancy belly fat blasting foods to fight the bloat and slim your silhouette:

 

1) Camomile Tea – As well as having a stellar calming influence, camomile tea will work wonders when it comes to blitzing that post pregnancy belly bloat.

Try it – A cup before bed each evening will help you to drift off, safe in the knowledge that you’ll be fitting back into those skinny jeans before you know it.

 

2) Spinach – A great source of vitamins & minerals with virtually no calories: spinach is also packed with fibre, which will flush out any nasty toxins and whittle down your waistline.

 

 

3) Salmon – Not only is it delicious, this oily fish is high in protein and rich in essential fatty acids like Omega 3s which will help your body to burn off fat.

Try it – Nothing beats an indulgent Sunday morning breakfast of smoked salmon and scrambled eggs!

 

4) Pineapple – Containing the essential enzyme Bromelain, pineapple aids the break-down of proteins in the gut to help you combat bloating and slim your figure.

 

5) Fennel Seeds – With a sweet liquorice flavour and a whole host of bloat banishing properties, fennel seeds are a must-have digestion aiding ingredient for your kitchen cupboard.

Try it – Munch on a handful after meals to freshen your breath and aid digestion.

 

6) Avocado – This super tasty superfood is having a Vogue moment right now – and rightly so! Its good fats will fill you up for hours, and its high potassium levels will reduce water retention and bloating.

 

 

7) Ginger – Aiding digestion and easing gas, this spicy root is the first thing many of us reach for when feeling bloated. And as an added bonus it acts as an anti-inflammatory, expanding the blood vessels, increasing your body heat and helping you to burn off fat.

Try it – Add hot water to sliced ginger and lemon for a refreshing detox drink.

 

8) Almonds – A handful of these clever little nuts make a great low calorie yet highly satisfying snack. Replace those mid-morning biscuits with almonds to satisfy your sweet tooth & keep you full until lunch.

 

9) Apple cider vinegar – Top model and mum of one Miranda Kerr swears by apple cider vinegar for a detoxing, belly fat blasting health boost. It introduces healthy bacteria into your gut, which aids digestion and eases  post pregnancy belly bloating.

Try it – Add a teaspoonful to boiled water and allow it to cool for the ultimate detox drink.

 

10) Watermelon – Offering high water content and plenty of potassium, a delicious slice of watermelon after a meal will help to beat the bloat.

Stylish maternity clothes

Remember: Stick to your plan and be patient – slimming doesn’t happen overnight. And of course in the meantime great maternity and nursing clothes, along with a tummy-controlling pair of our Post Maternity Shaping Leggings, will give you that extra boost of confidence to strut your stuff in style. And with all the running around you’ll soon be doing with a baby over one shoulder and a stylish changing bag slung over the other, it won’t be long before you’re bouncing back.

 

 

 

Beauty Tips & Tricks for Summer: 10 Beauty Hacks to Get Back your Glow

We love dreamy summer days by the sea! It’s all about sun-kissed skin, tousled hair and perfectly pedicured toes peeping out of pretty summer sandals. But all that sun, sea and sand can be tough on your natural glow. Read on for our best summer holiday beauty tips to fight the frizz, soothe the skin and get back your glow!

 

Maternity dresses

 

1) First thing’s first: Sun cream, sun cream, sun cream! You know the drill by now; opt for a high SPF with UVA & UVB protection & reapply at every opportunity. A great way to remember, is to reapply every time you have a drink – If you feel thirsty, your skin probably does too.

 

2) Once you’re home (or back at the hotel!) after a day in the sun, make sure to exfoliate and moisturise well. This is the best way to ensure an even, long lasting tan to compliment your stunning summer maternity dresses.

 

3) And because sometimes even the most diligent SPF patrollers will miss a bit, keep a stash of home-made cooling after sun in the freezer. Simply freeze aloe in an ice tray & pop out a cube or two to soothe sun burn when needed.

 

Maternity swimsuits

 

4) From dried out frizzy sun damage to colour stripping chlorine, summer can be hard on your hair. One great way to minimize chlorine damage is to wet your hair before you take the plunge. If it’s already saturated with water or a hydrating product, your hair won’t take on as much of the chemicals and chlorine from the pool – this is one of our favourite summer beauty tips!

 

5) The sooner you can wash your hair afterwards, the better – use a clarifying shampoo asap to banish the build-up of salt, sand and chemicals.

 

6) A deep conditioning treatment will give you back your natural gleam. Try mixing your favourite conditioner with equal parts of pure jojoba oil and olive oil for the ultimate re-hydrating treatment; leave it on for 20 minutes then rinse well to reveal beautiful, shiny, healthy hair.

 

Maternity dresses

 

7) We all know the havoc that summer can wreak on our feet; fight dry cracked heels and rough skin with a home-made Listerine foot soak! It may sound strange, but it really can help soften up your skin. Mix 1 part Listerine mouth wash, 1 part apple cider vinegar and 2 parts warm water in a shallow bowl and soak your feet for 20 minutes.

 

8) After a foot soak, exfoliate and remove dead skin using a sea salt scrub. Shop bought ones are great, but home-made can be just as good; we love this sea salt and coconut oil scrub from Nicole posted on her blog Wonky Wonderful.

 

9) A glossy coat of your favourite summer nail varnish will put the perfect finishing touch on your home pedicure. For easy application and the ultimate smooth finish, chill your nail varnish in the fridge before you want to use it – sounds weird but it really works!

10) Once you’ve restored your natural glow, show it off with the perfect summer maternity clothes! Browse our collections & discover cute day dresses, gorgeous maternity swimwear & the stunning evening wear styles for pregnancy.

 

 

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