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Winter Skin: Protect Your Glow with Fabulous Natural Face Masks!

With the colder weather set to take hold, right now is the perfect time to treat your skin to a hydrating face mask! The colder temperatures, wind and rain will tend to dry out your skin, and those pesky pregnancy hormones will have your skin behaving in all kinds of strange and unexpected ways, so finding 15 minutes to lay back and relax with a face mask can be really beneficial!

DIY Masks to Make Yourself

Pampering yourself with a relaxing facial doesn’t have to cost the earth – in fact it doesn’t have to cost anything at all! You don’t even have to change out of your comfy maternity pyjamas, as you can make fantastic face masks out of things you probably already have in your kitchen. And the best part is: you made it yourself so you know that it’s all natural, with no nasty chemicals.

For Oily Blemish-Prone Skin

We love these do-it-yourself facials from Womansday.com – they have something for everyone and a recipe for every skin type! But our favourite for blemish-prone skin has got to be the Lift & Tighten mask, made with fresh lemon juice and plain yoghurt – simple, natural and incredibly effective!

For Dry Skin

As the weather turns colder, it’s more important than ever to ensure that your skin is well hydrated. This replenishing avocado and honey mask we found on About.com has only two ingredients, and looks to us like the perfect little hydrating pick-me-up!

For All Skin Types

The cooling cucumber mask from this list of natural recipes by Wellnessmama is designed to cool and calm your skin. Plug in your ipod, and lay back with this cooling mask to unwind at the end of a busy day.

Natural Masks to Buy

If you’d rather leave the messy bit to the professionals, there are plenty of places you can go to find all natural face masks that cut out the nasty additives and will be gentle on your skin. LUSH is good for more than just bath bombs… they have a fantastic range of face masks which are all natural, organic and environmentally friendly.

For a really deep cleanse, we love the Seaweed Ionic Clay Mask from the Body Shop. The naturally negatively charged ions in the clay act like a magnet to draw out all the impurities from your pores – a very clever cleanser!

And for a bit of fun, why not try a natural fibre face mask from Sephora. With no messy application, you simply place the fibre mask over your face, lay back and let it absorb!

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Scandi Fashion Maven Sanna Stays True to Her Style

Sanna Buckhoj is a Swedish graphic designer with a passion for fashion! She lives in London with her fiancé Martin, and runs her own business very Buckhoj. The couple are expecting their first baby in January! Sanna is determined to stick to her own personal style throughout pregnancy – and we quizzed her on how she is managing it.

1) What inspires your personal style?

My colleagues! I share an office with three super stylish women who are all in the fashion industry, and they dress in such an inspiring way. I also read blogs that inspire me! Elin Kling is my muse.

2) Sum up your look in 3 words.

I would say my style is: Scandinavian, clean-cut & basic (but teamed with funky accessories and fab bags!)

3) Has it been easy to adapt your style for pregnancy?

Well at the beginning i was able to use a lot of of my old clothes, but since my bump began to grow, discovering Seraphine has made it so easy to adapt my style! I just bought some new maternity denims – I love the Premium Under Bump Maternity Skinny Jeans and the Black Peplum Maternity Blazer. I team them with a cashmere sweater or a tight t-shirt.

It’s been really important for me to try to keep my style and not change it just because I’m pregnant.

4) We are confiscating your makeup bag – you’re allowed to keep three essential cosmetics. What do you choose?

Easy: My Mineral foundation from Bare Minerals, and my eyebrow pencil & mascara from YSL. DONE!

5) What’s your favourite Seraphine piece?

Definitely my maternity jeans. My second skin every day.

6) What’s the funniest thing that’s happened so far this pregnancy?

Hmm… I threw up at Barclays bank while setting up my business account. Easy to seem professional… nja!

7) Do you have a favourite non-maternity style that you’ll be wearing even after you can’t get the zip up?

My black wool coat from Filippa K. It looks fab even if I won’t be able to close it!

8) What food can you not get enough of right now?

Sandwiches! OMG, I munch at least five a day. And apples… loads and loads of apples.

9) What has been your favourite moment of pregnancy so far?

Our first ultrasound. When me and my fiancé got to meet our Junior for the first time he/she danced for us! Amazing to be a part of.

10) Tell us your idea of happiness?

My idea of happiness is to enjoy your everyday life. We can all enjoy a holiday, but what goes on everyday is far more important. To love your work & have inspiring colleagues, come home to a welcoming and cosy flat and close contact with friends & family. Since I met my fiancé, of course he is now my main source of happiness – and my Junior!

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Pregnancy Apps: Expecting in the 21st Century?… There’s An App for That!

We’d be lost without our smartphones these days – and not just because we’d miss our GPS! There’s an app for everything now, and motherhood, maternity & pregnancy are no exceptions. From pregnancy tracker apps to baby names, contraction timing and real time advice from other local mums – we’ve rounded up our favourite pregnancy apps to help you make the most of your nine months.

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Peanut (free – iPhone)

Peanut has got to be our favourite mum-friendly app right now – it’s like Tinder for mum friends! Clean and intuitive, it allows you to connect with other mamas in your area with similarly aged children, shared interests and even common languages. You can connect and chat with like-minded mums, sharing advice on everything from maternity clothes to local hidden gems. Peanut is all about making connections that you can take out into the real world – organising coffee dates and playdates directly in the app.

Watch the Video

Pregnancy Tracker Apps

Enter your due date into these clever tracking apps, and you can keep tabs on exactly how and when your baby is developing!

Sprout Pregnancy (free – iPhone & Android)

BabyBump Pregnancy (free – iPhone & Android)

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Pregnancy Advice Apps

The minute you get that positive pregnancy test you’re bound to have a million and 1 questions. With these clever apps, you’ll have instant access wherever you are, to a wealth of trusted pregnancy wisdom.

What to expect (free – iPhone & Android)

My Pregnancy Today – by Baby Centre (free – iPhone & Android)

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Fun Pregnancy Apps

While you’re waiting for your check up, why not have a play with some of these great baby-focused apps. You could build up your baby name list by swiping yes or no & matching names with your partner, or monitor baby’s movements with your phone.

Kicks Count (free – iPhone & Android)

Babyname (free – iPhone & Android)

Watch the Video & Discover Babyname

Pregnancy Apps for Labour

Started contracting, but not sure whether to go into hospital just yet? Take the hassle out of timing your contractions with an app. Simply hit start and stop as your contractions come and go, and the app will measure their duration and frequency. As an added bonus, when you get to the hospital you can hand over the phone to the midwife and they’ll have a clear idea of how you’re getting on!

Full Term (free – iPhone & Android)

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Baby Apps

And not to worry – there are plenty of apps available to help you out once baby arrives!

Feed Baby (free – iPhone & Android)

Web MD Baby (free – iPhone & Android)

A Charmed Pregnancy: Treat Yourself with Stella & Dot

Your pregnancy is a beautiful time in your life, filled with excitement, incredible joy and new beginnings. It marks a major transition in your life, and the start of your child’s. We can’t think of a better time to treat yourself to a beautiful new piece of jewellery – a celebration of your transition into motherhood.

We can’t get enough of these classic pieces from Stella & Dot; they are simple, stylish and utterly beautiful:

The Blessed Bangle

This timeless silver plated bangle is a beautiful reminder of the wonderful things in your life. Inscribed in English, French, German Italian and Spanish, it reads Blessed, Fortunato, Glücklich, Afortunado, Bonne Etoile. A discreet and delicate piece, which will serve as the perfect reminder of the hope, joy, love and gratitude you feel for your growing baby.

Wear it with: The understated Charcoal Woven Back Maternity Jumper

Together Forever Necklace

The gorgeous Together Forever Necklace is the perfect representation of the unbreakable bond between you and your baby. A chic 14 carat gold vermeil ring intertwined with a smaller sterling silver one: Simple and beautiful.

Wear it with: Our Black & Grey Empire Line Pleated Dress

Tell Your Story in Charms

One of our favourite parts of the Stella & Dot range has got to be the charms. Create your own stunning necklace that’s totally unique to you and your personal journey – you can literally tell your story in charms!

To celebrate your pregnancy we think the Grow charm and the Tree of Life charm are perfect. Or you could choose the sweet Pitter Patter charm, add a disc in sterling silver engraved with your baby’s initial, and accessorise with your baby’s birth stone!

This is the kind of personal piece that you will treasure forever – and if you are expecting a daughter, you could even pass your necklace on to her as an extra special 18^th birthday gift – it’ll be practically vintage by then!

For a Little Charming Inspiration, Watch Stella & Dot’s Video

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Baby’s First Halloween: Frights & Fun for all the Family

It’s that time of year again mamas – The evenings are getting darker, there’s an eerie chill in the air, and there’s something strange in your neighbourhood – time to call Ghostbusters – Halloween is here! If you’re after some fun things to do with the little ones over this spooky holiday, we’re here to help! We’ve gathered the best ideas and inspiration from around the web to help you and your little monsters have fun and frights this Halloween!

To decorate

With little ones around it may be an idea to save the really creepy, gruesome décor for when they’re a little older. But there’s still plenty of fun to be had! You and the kids could try your hand at decorating ‘no-carve pumpkins’ from Misi UK. Or take them out for a nature walk to collect leaves, then make these gorgeous autumn leaves lanterns that we found on RedTedArt.

To do

If your monster is just a bit too little for trick or treating, why not bring Halloween to your home and throw a baby Halloween party! Liska from the Adventure in a Box blog has some great ideas for fun activities. And we can’t get enough of this DIY gooey Halloween slime for sensory play (this would be a big hit with the older kids too!)

To eat

Sweet treats at Halloween are pretty much a given, so we love these fun, healthy Halloween snacks from Samantha at the Crafty Texas Girls blog. And if you are looking for something sweet to snack on – check out Katie’s Monster Marshmallow Pops on her blog Made to Be a Momma.

To dress your baby

Your baby monsters may be too young for trick or treating, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun dressing them up & answering the door! Baby Harry Potter, 80’s aerobics instructor, the monopoly man, a taco?!?! Just a few of our favourites from Brit.co’s selection of baby costume ideas!

And for your toddler monsters, we love this idea from viral YouTube sensation Glowy Zoey!

To dress your bump

And if you’re heading out to a Halloween party of your own, we found some great DIY costume ideas for dressing your bump on Brit.co. And if your party calls for an outfit that’s more chic than Halloween freak, you could always opt for a sexy little black maternity dress with a cute witch’s hat or cat ears. We think our Striped Baby Doll Maternity Dress or the Sheer Polka Dot Sleeve Maternity Dress would be perfect!

And if this post wasn’t inspiring enough (or if you just want to see more cute pictures of babies in costumes), check out our Halloween Pinterest board now!

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The Seraphine Maternity Jacket Loved by the Swedish Princesses

Meet our Cropped Peplum Maternity Jacket; the favourite style of the Swedish Princesses!

Over the weekend, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden rounded up her official visit to Peru and Colombia with a trip to the Colombian Gold Museum in Bogotá, wearing our Cropped Ivory Peplum Maternity Jacket! She paired it with a monochrome maternity dress, a stylish clutch and classic pearl earrings – the perfect look for a day of official royal duties.

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And Victoria isn’t the only Princess to fall for this stylish little maternity jacket. Earlier this year her younger sister Princess Madeleine of Sweden wore the Cropped Black Peplum Maternity Jacket for her audience with The Pope in Rome! The smart jacket paired perfectly with her black lace dress and veil, completing the stylishly demure outfit.

Our smart Peplum Jackets are designed to flatter the figure through every stage of pregnancy. Made with a simple round neckline and sleek hook and eye fastenings, the feminine peplum kicks out from the empire line, defining your new shape.

Princess Victoria has loved wearing her new Seraphine maternity clothes throughout her trip to Peru and Colombia. She looked stunning in a bespoke red maternity dress to meet the Peruvian President, and debuted our Cornflower Blue Silk and Lace Maternity Dress – which will be available for purchase from our LUXE Collection early next year – at a reception with the Mayor of Cartagena in Colombia. She even re-wore the purple bespoke Seraphine outfit that she had worn to her Nephew Prince Nicolas’ Christening, to meet the President of Colombia.

Crown Princess Victoria Talks to Hola! TV

We are so pleased to see the Princess looking so well in Seraphine maternity clothes!

Seraphine Opens its Flagship New York Store!

That’s right – Seraphine is crossing the Atlantic and setting up a brand new flagship store in NYC!

We are taking our European-chic maternity fashion across the pond to the yummy mummies of New York – they fell in love with our stylish maternity clothes on line, and now it’s time to shop in store!

We are setting up our first ever US boutique on 464 West Broadway, in the ultra fashionable SoHo district – a celebrity hotspot, and one of the most stylish shopping hubs in the city. With its vibrant commercial culture and creative legacy, this neighborhood is the perfect place for a Seraphine boutique.

Right now, we are working on getting our beautiful new store ready for its grand opening on the 21st of November. So if you’re thinking of planning a New York city break over the holiday season, make sure the flagship Seraphine store is on your must-visit hit list!

Read Seraphine founder Cecile’s story, and all about her plans for expansion in America: Womanthology.co.uk

With our Parisian design heritage and London home, there was only ever one option for our flagship US Seraphine store: It had to be New York!

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Seraphine & Celebs Think Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This October is breast cancer awareness month, and everyone is thinking pink to raise awareness and funds for this fantastic cause. Here at Seraphine, we are donating £2 from every sale of our pretty in pink maternity & nursing nightie to help fight Breast Cancer.

According to statistics, 1 in 8 women in the UK will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. As a maternity brand, the health, happiness & well being of women is at the centre of everything we do. That is why we have chosen to support Breast Cancer Care, a wonderful charity which raises awareness of the disease, and provides much needed help and support to mothers, daughters, sisters and friends suffering with breast cancer.

And we’re not the only ones…

Fashion and beauty brands, designers and celebrities around the world are joining the fight against breast cancer. There are a whole host of promotional pink fashion & beauty products you can get your hands on, and a percentage of the profits will be donated! Why not try legendary designer Stella McCartney’s special edition charity lingerie, as modeled above by the original it-girl Kate Moss? Or you could emulate Hollywood mother-daughter-duo Kate Hudson and Goldie Hawn, who have both streaked their hair pink to raise awareness!

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Or you could get involved by treating yourself to our little pink nursing nightie! All this month, Seraphine are supporting Breast Cancer Care by donating £2 from every sale of our Pink Maternity & Nursing Nightie. Shop the style now and join the fight against breast cancer!

Made in ultra soft stretch viscose, this stylish little nursing nightie is designed to bring relief to sensitive skin, ensuring a truly better night’s sleep. The soft, blush pink and feminine fluted hemline with black ribbon detailing will have you feeling pretty in pink, and the stylish crossover v neckline features a simple double layer opening system for easy access nursing. Treat yourself to this lovely little maternity & nursing nightie now, and help us support this fantastic cause!

Zoe Saldana’s Seraphine Style: Casual Chic to Hollywood Glam

After appearing in a stunning lacey Seraphine dress on The Late Late Show last week (scroll down to see the video), the gorgeous Zoe Saldana has been spotted over the weekend, looking fantastic in a Seraphine maternity skirt! Whether she’s dressed up to the nines, or styled for a casual day out, we can’t get enough of the Avatar star’s maternity style at the moment!

Out with a friend in West Hollywood on Sunday, Zoe rocked our Colour Block Knitted Maternity Skirt, styling it casually with a plain black maternity top, sunglasses, an edgy leopard print bag and a cute pair of ballet pumps.

The stylish body-con skirt Zoe wore worked perfectly to contour her changing curves; made in an ultra soft black knit and featuring a contrasting front panel in navy blue, the design optically slimmed her silhouette. The entire ensemble looked cool and comfy – perfect for a casual day out around town.

We love Zoe’s laid back look, but our favourite style has got to be when she wore our Black Lace Maternity Cocktail Dress for her appearance on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and looked simply stunning. Much more than just a laid back lady – Zoe has mastered maternity glam!

And this isn’t the first time Zoe has favoured Seraphine… Earlier this month, she was spotted looking fabulous in our Cream Ruched Maternity Crossover Top, enjoying a romantic mini break with husband Marco Perego to Palm Springs in California. She styled this look with a pair of cute cropped leggings, studded sandals and a statement cherry red handbag.

Zoe and her Italian artist husband Marco are expecting twin boys towards the end of this year – and with just 2 months of her pregnancy to go; Zoe’s maternity style seems to be reaching ever more stylish heights!

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Seraphine Maternity Dresses: A Smash Hit on the Small Screen

Ever wondered how expectant mums on TV manage to look so stylish? Or where they buy such cute maternity dresses?… The answer is closer to home than you might think! Loved by everyone, from breakfast show presenters to stars of big budget Hollywood hits; the TV cameras simply can’t get enough of our stylish Seraphine maternity dresses!

This week, the gorgeous Avatar actress Zoe Saldana looked simply stunning in our Luxury Black Lace Maternity Cocktail Dress on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson!

Watch Zoe Saldana talk about being pregnant & sexy!

And she’s not the only one… After rocking our Red Knot Front Maternity Dress on the show last week, ITV’s Good Morning Britain presenter Charlotte Hawkins looked stunning in another Seraphine maternity dress on this Monday’s show. This time she chose our Ink Side Ruched Maternity Dress with faux wrap detailing, which flattered her bump perfectly.

Of course Charlotte isn’t the only stylish lady on ITV who loves Seraphine: This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby is a huge fan of Seraphine maternity dresses, and wore several, including the Turquoise Knot Front Maternity Dress and the Blue Colour Block Maternity Dress while she was expecting baby number 3, Chester.

Hopping back across the Atlantic to the States, national US entertainment news show, Access Hollywood have featured no less than 6 of our fabulous maternity dresses, while expectant TV hosts across the country from Sacramento to Minnesota have styled their bumps in Seraphine on camera.

Behind the Scenes on Access Hollywood

Of course it’s always great to see our dresses on TV, but it’s even better when they’re on some of our favourite programmes! The lovely Alyson Hannigan wore our Fuchsia Knot Front Maternity Dress as her character Lily Aldrin on Hit CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother, & she even wore our Navy Lace Maternity Cocktail Dress for Lily’s baby shower on the show!

And this summer Anna Paquin looked simply gorgeous in our Lavender Blossom Knot Front Maternity Dress as her character Sookie Stackhouse on the HBO show True Blood!

So next time you’re stuck for maternity style inspiration, look to the expectant ladies of TV land, and try a Seraphine maternity dress!

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McBusted Mama Giovanna Fletcher Supports Seraphine #Justforlove

The lovely Giovanna Fletcher has been looking gorgeous in Seraphine maternity clothes this week!

The actress, writer & wife to McFly member Tom Fletcher, is expecting her second baby early next year – a little brother or sister for 1 year old Buzz. And we are thrilled to see her supporting our #Justforlove charity campaign for Tommy’s!

We are in love with this video

Giovanna loves her Seraphine Love T-Shirt and wore it to record this beautiful singalong duet with her husband Tom.

Spread the Love for Tommy’s

We are aiming to raise £100,000 to help Tommy’s set up the UK’s first medical research centre specifically dedicated to preventing early miscarriage. You can get involved by buying the Love T-shirt – we’ll give all the profits to Tommy’s!

When your Love T-Shirt arrives, snap a selfie like Giovanna & upload it to our #justforlove page. We’ll donate an extra £1 for every picture you share!

And it’s not just the Love T-Shirt that Giovanna’s been rocking – we spotted her looking gorgeous on the Lorraine show on Wednesday morning wearing our Cerise Dot Maternity Dress!

We are loving your style Giovanna, & thank you for supporting the #justforlove campaign!

Keeping up with Kourtney Kardashian’s Maternity Style in Seraphine

We’ve always loved Kourtney Kardashian’s flawless maternity style, so we were thrilled to see her rocking a Seraphine maternity dress this week!

Over the weekend the reality TV star styled it out in our Black Bodycon Maternity Dress on her way back from the Bob Hope airport with partner Scott Disick. The couple had been making a flying visit to Vegas to meet up with Bruce & Brody Jenner, and to film scenes for ‘Keeping up with the Kardashians’.

As the Eldest and arguably most stylish of the Kardashian sisters; petite socialite Kourtney is photographed everywhere she goes, so her style has to be polished at all times! We think she did a great job with this look, styling the glamorous bodycon maternity dress with a grey chambray denim shirt, a black felt hat, black suede boots, sunglasses and a single gold bangle. The outfit was ultra chic, and comfy for the flight – an important consideration for any jet-setting mum-to-be.

Kourtney and her partner Scott are already parents to 4 year old son Mason and 2 year old daughter Penelope, and are reportedly expecting their new addition – another little girl – some time next month!

As a third-time mum, Kourtney has had plenty of time to master her maternity style, and she seems to nail it again and again! She’s never afraid to experiment, and looks equally fabulous in fitted bodycon styles and in flowing maxi dresses. To keep following her style, check out Kourtney’s site – KourtneyKardashian.com.

We love your look Kourtney – keep up the good work!

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