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WIN Easter Goodies from Award-Winning Chocolatier Paul A Young!

With Easter just around the corner, we here at Seraphine find ourselves spending an increasing amount of time dreaming about CHOCOLATE! With life’s little indulgences somewhat restricted throughout pregnancy – champagne, sushi and even lattes are suddenly off the table – chocolate remains gloriously safe to eat.

To celebrate chocolate as the trusted pregnancy-safe treat that it is (and since it’s nearly Easter) we are giving away 5 of our stylish Yes To Chocolate Tees along with a delicious selection of chocolate bunnies and chicks!

Enter our Facebook Competition to Win! *competition now closed*

 

#COMPETITION As it’s nearly Easter, we are giving away 5 of our stylish “Yes To Chocolate” Tees along with a delicious…

Posted by Seraphine Maternity on Monday, 21 March 2016

 

When it comes to chocolate bunnies – or chocolate anything for that matter – no one does it better than award-winning London chocolatier Paul A Young.

 

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Based between his three London stores in Soho, Islington and Bank, Paul and his team spend their days developing creative flavour combinations and experimental, often experiential, artisan chocolates – and we can’t get enough!

 

If this video doesn’t spark a craving we don’t know what will…

Happy Easter Mamas, and best of luck!

 

 

Postnatal Exercise: Keep fit, bond with baby & boost your mood!

A little gentle exercise can be a great way to boost your mood and shift that extra baby weight after baby is born. Once you’ve cleared it with your GP after the initial 6 to 8 weeks recovery time, you are good to go and can start to get active!

Why not join a specialised postnatal fitness class? This is a great way to get out and about and meet other new mums, and you can be sure that all the exercises are specially tailored to what your body needs. Many classes will even welcome your baby too, either to join in with the class or with a crèche service, so there’s no need to arrange for a babysitter! Postnatal yoga is a great way to stretch out and tone up your muscles in a relaxed environment – check out these simple poses to try at home. Or if you fancy a more active approach, why not go along to a Buggyfit class near you for a brisk walk with baby in the buggy and a safe workout routine with other new mums.

Of course you can also exercise at home, so slip on a pair of comfy maternity leggings and dig out your trainers – it’s time to get active! Check out Parenting.com’s list of fun exercises to try at home with baby, and this list from Good Housekeeping to try in the garden! Here are a few of our favourite fun exercises for mummy and baby to try together!

 

Kiss ups

 

Postnatal exercise with baby kiss ups

This is just about the sweetest way we can think of to start toning your tum!

Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet placed firmly on the floor in a position ready to do sit ups. Sit baby half way up the slope of your thighs, holding him in place around his middle. Then simply do a set of regular sit ups, giving baby a kiss at the top of each one! Aim for 3 sets of 12.

 

Tickle Lunges

 

Postnatal exercise with baby and buggy

Tone up and make baby laugh!

Put baby in his buggy and face him, with your left foot back about three feet and your hands on your waist. Then bend both legs until your right thigh is parallel to the ceiling, making sure your right knee stays in line with your ankle. When you reach the bottom of the lunge, tickle baby and make him laugh, then slowly return to a standing position, pushing through your right heel. Aim for three sets of 12 on each side.

 

Alphabet Abs

Postnatal exercise - alphabet abs

 

 

Teach baby his ABCs and tighten up your abs while you’re at it!

Lying flat on your back with baby next to you, place your arms at your sides and extend your legs straight up toward the ceiling, feet together.
Then recite the alphabet slowly to baby, drawing each letter in the air with your toes. Keep the moves slow and be sure to keep your belly button pulled in toward the floor. Aim to make it through the entire alphabet!

 

Mummy & Baby Yoga Routine

 

 

For more info on safe postnatal exercise, check out this article from the Guild of Pregnancy & Postnatal Exercise Instructors

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Pregnancy style predictions for first time mum-to-be Scarlett Johansson

Huge congratulations to the drop dead gorgeous Scarlett Johansson and her French journalist fiancé Romaine Douriac who are expecting their first baby later this year!

Former child star Scarlett has grown up in the public eye, and has been walking the red carpets since her early teens, so we’ve been able to follow her style evolution over what has already been an impressively long career. Notoriously versatile as an actress, Scarlett is no stranger to experimenting with fashion. She has rocked all sorts of styles over the years, and has headed up major campaigns for big names such as Dolce & Gabbana, Calvin Klein and Mango.

Here at Seraphine, we can’t wait to see how she adapts her style to suit her new curves, so here are our top 3 pregnancy style predictions for Scarlett Johansson:

 

1)      Red Carpet Glamour with nostalgic hair and makeup.

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A red carpet pro, Scarlett has mastered the art of wowing the crowds with the perfect statement evening gown. Whether it’s classic and elegant or low cut and racey, Scarlett seems to look amazing in pretty much any style she tries – perhaps it comes with the territory as the two time winner of Esquire’s sexiest woman alive award!

We predict that she’ll stay true to form, and will try lots of different maternity styles throughout her pregnancy, probably sticking to shorter figure hugging shapes at the beginning like our popular Navy Lace Maternity Cocktail Dress, then as her curves begin to show, she may migrate to more flowing styles like our Secret Support Silk Evening Gown.

Pregnancy is a great time to go all out with hair and makeup, and Scarlett often works a nostalgic 1940s bombshell style, so we predict plenty of bright red lips and pin curls!

 

2)  Cool and Casual in maternity jeans

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Scarlett tends to lead her private life well away from the cameras, and when she isn’t all dressed up for a big night out or a glamorous Hollywood event, she keeps things casual, often going for skinny jeans, stylish tops and jackets.

We reckon that when she starts to build up her maternity wardrobe, one of her first investments will be a perfectly fitting pair of stylish maternity jeans. Kate Winslet wore our Black Maternity Skinny Jeans on the red carpet last year, and we think that Scarlett would look equally fantastic in them !

 

3)      A wedding on the horizon?

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The newly engaged couple have yet to set a date for their wedding, and with Scarlett’s love of privacy, we wouldn’t be at all surprised if they decided to take a leaf out of Halle Berry’s book and sneak off for a romantic secret ceremony abroad before the baby comes! E! Online suggested that our Ivory Silk & Lace Gown could be the perfect wedding dress for her, and we would have to agree – the luxurious silk floats delicately over the curves, to flatter your figure however far along you are, and the exquisite lace overlaid bodice is the perfect feminine touch for a blushing bride.

 

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How to Dress a Small Bump – by Fashion Stylist Charlotte Kewley

Charlotte Kewley is 31 years old and lives in London. She has been a Fashion Stylist & Editor for the last 12 years working on magazines, with celebrities, private clients and for fashion brands. Beginning her career at Sugar magazine as a teenager she then went on to work at More and over the last seven years has contributed to magazines including OK!, Fabulous, Now, Grazia and Stylist and was most recently Contributing Fashion Editor at Zest magazine.

 

Right now I am18 weeks pregnant with my first baby. My tummy is no longer flat. But I definitely don’t have an obvious bump. I just look a little bit fat! Even for someone who styles people for a living this is a tricky time as you don’t yet have the bump to ‘show off’ but skinny jeans and a fitted top no longer cut it. And don’t even go there with skirts! My little A-line minis just ride up looking indecent, particularly for a pregnant person.

So after a lot of trying on, wardrobe editing and several carefully selected new additions I’ve pin pointed a few key, any-occasion looks and shapes for this tricky in-between time that I intend to adhere to until my bump decides to pop out!

 

Look 1

The blazer, tee and skinny jeans look

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This look is easy to create: Black skinny jeans, a boyish V or scoop neck slouchy T-shirt (way more flattering than a round neck with my newly existent bust), in my opinion it’s worth spending money on a quality tee as you’ll wear it forever. Then to ‘cool it up’ a statement blazer. A new blazer was my investment piece to last throughout pregnancy, opt for one that’s designed not to close at the front so it never looks too small. The tailoring pulls the look together so it works for day (with Converse) or evening (with a heel). This is a look that’ll last the whole 9 months and after…

 

Look 2

The layered look

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The key to this look is to find the right pretty dress as the base: Not a fitted shift, but not a baggy tunic and definitely not a wrap dress (yet). Something floral and a bit hippy looks fresh. I’ve been wearing an old Isabel Marant Etoile one I’ve had forever! Wear with a V-neck knit (Uniqlo’s cashmere is perfect!) over the top and add a fitted jacket to sharpen up your silhouette. Add a pair of chunky heeled ankle boots and done. Cool, easy to wear, comfortable but still sharp.

 

Look 3

The bodycon skirt look

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My new Séraphine stretchy bodycon skirt is my best maternity buy yet. Super comfy but still that little bit sexy. Try it on in a size smaller than you’d usually opt for so it really is bodycon and wear with maternity tights and boots now, then slip on sneakers or black sandals come summer. I’ve been wearing it with my new Peter Pilotto for Target printed sweatshirt which skims my tummy but doesn’t cling and makes enough of a statement for people not to notice my expanding waistline but when I get a bit bigger I’ll wear it with a more fitted Breton stripe tee.

 

CHECKLIST

  • Do invest in some trapeze style tops or vests, they look good worn loose over skinny jeans even if you’re not pregnant so they’ll see you through to the end.
  • Get yourself a couple of perfectly fitting pairs of maternity jeans.
  • Get obsessed with accessories (we’re looking at you scarves, statement necklaces and great hats) and red lipstick. They’ll become your saviours for making a simple outfit look that little bit cooler and adding a personal touch.
  • Stick to your style. If you’ve never worn a smock dress why start now when there are so many other great maternity looks available.
  • Cosy knitwear is always great! Layer it up.

 

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Seraphine founder Cecile’s online shopping insights in Drapers

Here at Seraphine, we love to keep up with all the latest digital advances and are always looking for ways that we can improve your online shopping experience. In 2011 we even won the prestigious Drapers award for Best Specialist Etailer! Check out this great article in Drapers about how the latest technologies have been affecting retail businesses (and look out for a comment from Seraphine Founder and Creative Director Cecile)!

 

Read the full article here for a fashion industry insider’s perspective on the latest technologies hitting the high streets, and designed to make your shopping experience easier, quicker and more convenient!

 

At Seraphine, our business began in 2002 with our beautiful flagship boutique in Kensington, but as we grew, we quickly expanded into the e-commerce world!

You can now browse and buy our stylish maternity clothes online via PC, tablet or direct from your smartphone! Though of course if you’d rather come in person you can visit any one of our three London stores, or one of our concessions at John Lewis or Peter Jones department stores.

And that’s not all – there’s a whole digital world out there! You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+ and right here on the blog, keeping you up to date with all the latest pregnancy news, celebrity gossip and fashion trends!

 

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Fabulous Easter Crafts, Fashion & Food for Mummy & Baby

Enjoying the long Easter weekend? We have some great outfit ideas for you and your little one…

We’ve even scoured Pinterest to find some of the best Easter crafts, recipes and ideas for you and the kids to try at home.

 

Easter Crafts & Outfits For Mum

Get the look: Blue Pinstripe Maternity Blouse and White Maternity Jeans

 

When choosing your outfit for a spring get together, you can’t go wrong with a stylish new maternity dress or a chic embellished blouse.

 

 

Whether you’re planning lunch with family, a fun day out or a full-blown Easter party, such a happy occasion calls for something special!

 

Easter Home Decor Ideas

Easter decor ideas

Giving your home a little seasonal revamp couldn’t be easier – nothing says spring like fresh flowers and Easter eggs.

Why not try creating some gorgeous floral displays in unexpected places like a vintage watering can as a table centrepiece or even an old pair of wellies in the porch.

 

Easter Baking

Easter baking ideas

It wouldn’t be Easter without a batch of freshly baked hot cross buns! Richly spiced dough tumbled through with plump juicy currents & plenty of zest, these buns are perfect for toasting, buttering & enjoying with a steaming pot of tea.

We love this recipe from Honest Mum

 

Easter Crafts & Outfits For Baby

Get the Look: Pink Tartan Cotton Baby Dress

 

In beautiful pastel shades and featuring the iconic Princess Diana pastel tartan, The Diana Collection of beautiful baby clothes offers pretty baby dresses, rompers, adorable knitted cardigans and accessories for your little loves.

 

Get the Look: Blue Trim Cotton Baby Grow

 

12% of the price of all of our designer baby clothes will be donated to the Diana Award – a foundation set up to continue Princess Diana’s charitable legacy.

 

Easter Crafts for Kids

Easter activities for toddlers

Looking for fun Easter craft ideas for the little ones to get stuck into? Older kids will love making Easter bonnets or setting up an Easter egg hunt for the little ones.

We love these cute footprint bunnies and carrots from Arien at the One Krieger Chick blog – a great activity to do with little ones of any age!

 

Easter Baking with Kids

Easter baking with toddlers

If you’re entertaining toddlers or even older kids home from school, then getting stuck into some fun in the kitchen can be a great activity.

Why not whip up a batch of no-bake shredded wheat chocolate nest cakes, or help the kids to ice some Easter bunny biscuits like these ones from Amber on the crazy little projects blog.

 

For more Spring outfit ideas follow us on Pinterest!

Follow Seraphine Maternity’s board SPRING IS IN THE AIR on Pinterest.

 

Happy Easter mamas!

 

 

Now is the time to spring clean your style – beauty, hair, fashion & all

March has arrived this week, and here in London we have seen the sun for the first time in what feels like at least 6 months! Yes, it seems like spring has finally sprung: The sun is out, the birds are singing and flowers are starting to bloom all over! Here at Seraphine, we think that now is the perfect time for a good spring clean – and no, we’re not talking about dusting the top shelves and turning the mattresses! Now is the time to spruce up your style and start incorporating a few of the new season trends into your beauty regimes, hair styles and fashion choices!

To give you a sneaky head start on the latest looks, we’ve put together our ultimate guide to all things spring style:

 

Spring Beauty

 

Spring makeup trends for pregnancy

Skin

Good news expectant mamas, this season is all about the glow! If you’re lucky, this may be coming naturally at the moment, but if not, it’s easy enough to fake with a touch of tinted moisturiser and a little illuminator across your brow bones, cheek bones, the bow of your lips and anywhere else that you want a little boost of light.

We love the Vapour Organic Beauty Trick Stick Illuminator which is all natural, organic, not tested on animals AND gives a lovely natural looking glow.

 

Eyes

Our favourite new season eye make-up trend is all about lightening and brightening white eye shadow and liner. Not only is this look fresh and on trend, but it is also a great trick for opening up your eyes and making them seem wider. For a day when you need a little extra oomph, why not try a pop of acid green or cobalt blue across your lids just above your lashes.

We love Lily Lolo’s range of pure mineral vegan eye shadows which are completely free of harsh chemicals! Try their ‘Angelic’ shade for a shimmering white finish.

 

Lips

This season is all about soft berry shades on the lips for a natural feminine look. The aim here is to achieve the perfect balance – not too glossy and not too matte – in a beautiful believable berry shade.

100% Pure lip and cheek tints are all natural and coloured with real fruit!

 

 

Spring Hair

 

Maternity cocktail dresses for special occasions front and back view

Whether your hair is long, short or somewhere in between, it’s all about loose relaxed styling with a high-shine glossy finish this season. Wear long hair in loose natural mermaid style waves, or tie it back in a romantic messy plait. For mid-length and shorter hair, a relaxed lived in look is the way forward – effortless and ever so chic. Whatever your length, why not try an extreme side parting for a fresh new look!

We love the Shiny Clean Shampoo and Conditioner from Balance Me, made in the UK with 97.5% natural ingredients and giving a naturally clean and glossy finish.

 

 

Spring Fashion

 

Pink and white maternity dresses by Seraphine

Floral

Nothing screams spring style like fashionable florals and this season has it all! Ranging from the delicately dainty to the bright, bold and brassy, the trick is to find the floral style that suits your mood!

Blue Floral Maternity Maxi Dress

Cherry Blossom Silk Chiffon Maternity Dress

 

Pink

Pink has been a massive colour trend this winter, and it looks like we’ll all be in the pink a little while longer, as the trend is set to continue into the spring! The muted tones of winter are being brightened up for the new season, so look out for lively shades in candyfloss and coral!

Coral Maternity Cropped Jeans

Peach Linen Maternity & Nursing Top

 

Sheer

The biggest trend we’ve spotted for this season is peek-a-boo sheer panels and floaty see-through layers. But don’t panic, this doesn’t have to be as risqué as it sounds – why not try a sheer blouse over a cute maternity camisole!

White Chiffon Maternity Top

Graphite Grey Sheer Pintuck Maternity Blouse

 

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The Oscars: A Red Carpet Fashion Round Up – Get the Look

It’s that time of year again! Who was best dressed? Who was worst dressed? Who won the big awards? Who fell over for the second year running? (yes we’re looking at you Jennifer Lawrence!) and who rocked their pregnancy style on the red carpet? Ladies, we bring you, this year’s Oscars Red Carpet Fashion Round Up!

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There was a good turn out of expectant mamas at the awards this year, all rocking fabulous maternity evening gowns: Kerry Washington (top right) looked demure and elegant in a lavender strapless Jason Wu gown, Olivia Wilde (bottom) cut a truly striking silhouette in an edgy black and white Valentino number with a sexy cutout back, US TV presenter and red carpet fashion commentator Kristin Cavallari (top center) looked decidedly glamorous in a pure white Alexander McQueen gown with gilded capped sleeves, and Mrs Chris Hemsworth, Elsa Pataky (top left) flaunted her fabulous double trouble baby bump (she’s expecting twins in the very near future) in a beautifully beaded teal Elie Saab gown which was pulled in under the bump to highlight her changing figure!

Browse our Luxe Collection for more red carpet ready maternity gowns.

Now here’s a quick round up of our favourite fashion trends at the Oscars this year:

 

Following on from the fabulous pink coats we’ve been coveting this winter, we’re pleased to see that it looks like the trend for soft shades of pastel pink is set to follow us into the new season. There were several stars looking incredible on the red carpets in pale pink gowns this year.

The ever stylish Penelope Cruz opted for a floaty Grecian gown by Giambattista Valli in delicate rose pink, with a contrasting black band defining her empire line, and feminine sashes to finish the look.

Get the look: Rose Pink Lace Maternity Cocktail Dress

Lady Gaga has been known to make controversial fashion choices (to say the very least), but she looked strikingly statuesque at the Oscars in a figure hugging Versace gown in soft lilac pink. The dramatic art deco design enhanced her enviable feminine curves, giving her that perfect hourglass shape. The dress made a modern and memorable statement without resorting to gimmicks – we love it!

Get the Look: Luxury Blush Pink Lace Maternity Cocktail Dress

 

Embellished metallic gowns were a major trend at the Oscars, with everything from full length, fully beaded numbers, jewelled bodices, sequins, sparkles and Swarovski crystals!

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The beautiful Emma Watson shimmered in a sparkling two tone Vera Wang gown. A glittering bodice in a modern gun metal knit was perfectly set off by the full length black mermaid tail skirt. The whole ensemble exuded sexy sophistication, proving once again that Emma has left Hogwarts far behind her.

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Cate Blanchett had a fantastic night receiving the Oscar for Best Actress for her performance in Blue Jasmine. She ruled the red carpet in a breathtaking Armani gown at the other end of the metallic spectrum in beautiful pale gold. The romantic tulle gown was dripping with dazzling Swarovski crystals and sequins for a dramatic yet ever so feminine effect. She was heard telling Ryan Seacrest on the red carpet: ‘It’s heavy but I love it’.

Get the Look: Embellished Butterfly Sleeve Maternity Gown

 

The strapless sweetheart neckline was another major trend among stars at the Oscars this year. The ultra-feminine shape provides an unbeatable boost to the bust line, and was spotted on several stars as they walked the red carpet.

One of the stars of hit US drama ‘Scandal’, Kerry Washington flattered her growing bump in a strapless lavender Jason Wu gown which draped down over her curves in relaxed silk pleats, with a sexy thigh high split at the side.

Get the look: Secret Support Silk Maternity Evening Gown

Gravity was a big winner this year, and it’s star Sandra Bullock has been unanimously praised for her choice of the classically elegant midnight blue silk McQueen gown. The devastatingly gorgeous gown was perfectly fitted, with swathes of gathered silk falling from one hip to create a flattering fish tail effect: utterly stunning.

 Get the look: Multiway Blue Silk Maternity Evening Gown

Roxy Manning in Seraphine at the Oscars

And did we mention, that this year, we were incredibly excited to see US TV personality and style expert Roxy Manning – Aka Red Carpet Roxy rocking Seraphine maternity dresses and gowns at several red carpet events leading up to the Oscars,  and in a Seraphine Luxe Maternity Gown at the Oscars themselves! She wore our:
Multiway Blue Silk Maternity Evening Gown (left)
Royal Blue Bodycon Maternity Dress (top right)
Fitted Empire Line Maternity Cocktail Dress (bottom)
And a silk floral maternity gown from our Seraphine Luxe Collection (middle left)

 

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Pregnancy Style Q&A with ELLE Commissioning Editor Hannah Swerling

Hannah Swerling is Commissioning Editor for ELLE Magazine. She lives in London with her husband Max and dog Blue and is expecting her first baby in March.

 

1. Describe your personal pregnancy style

My pregnancy style has been more casual than my regular style and not just for comfort. Pre-pregnancy, I wore a lot of high waisted skirts and trousers so it’s been an adjustment having to avoid that shape as my bump has grown. Otherwise, my staples – jeans, sweaters, leggings and simple dresses have seen me through.

 

 

2. What is your fail-safe outfit?

Black skinny jeggings (I hate that word!), a breton top and Nike Waffles

 

3. What is your favourite Seraphine piece?

I’ve worn the black babydoll dress throughout my pregnancy. It’s grown with me and looks stylish even when I don’t quite feel that way. The silk skirt gives it a luxe feel and the empire line shape is flattering at all stages of pregnancy.

Hannah Swerling wears a Seraphine black maternity dress 

   4. What is the one style tip you want to share with other pregnant women?

 

Try not to think of it as dressing as a pregnant person. It should be about sticking to your personal style with a few adjustments. That way, you can still feel like yourself which is so important when everything else seems to be changing.

 

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Seraphine’s maternity fashion FAQ for expectant brides-to-be

If you are planning a wedding and expecting a baby all at the same time, then first thing’s first; congratulations! And secondly – don’t panic. We have some truly exquisite bridal gowns, designed to flatter your changing figure. In fact, our bridal collection was recently featured in Irish wedding blog One Fab Day.

Planning your wedding is an incredibly exciting process, but there are of course plenty of big decisions to be made, and expecting a little one all at the same time not only amplifies the joy, but can bring with it a few extra considerations to bare in mind – especially when it comes to what you are going to wear! We’ve put together a helpful little FAQ for expectant brides to see you stylishly on your way to looking and feeling fabulous on your big day.

Ivory Lace and Silk Gown

1)      What is the best cut to flatter my changing curves?

As a maternity fashion brand, here at Seraphine we love our empire lines! The empire line cut is a super star style that is guaranteed to flatter your figure at every stage of pregnancy. It nips you in just under your bust to highlight the slimmest part of your body, and then flows down to skim comfortably over your curves, leaving plenty of room for your growing bump. Choosing a wedding dress with an empire line cut allows you to select your dream dress well in advance, without worrying about what size your bump will be on the big day!

Try our Ivory Multiway Grecian Wedding Gown for a stunning bridal style in pure silk, with a  flowing skirt that will drape beautifully over your figure.

 

2)      Can I get away with a shorter length?

The answer here is – of course you can! Showing off a little bit of leg in a stylish knee length bridal dress can be a lovely way of balancing out your bump. The main thing to think about when choosing your wedding dress is to find a style that allows you to show off your best assets. If you love your legs, don’t be afraid to flaunt them, or if you have upper arms that Michelle Obama would be proud of, opt for a sleeveless style! Your baby bump shouldn’t mean that you have to rule out any of your favourite styles. If you take the time to browse specialist maternity bridal shops and sites (like our own Luxe Bridal Collection), you are sure to find a whole host of styles, lengths, cuts and fabrics on offer – don’t let yourself feel limited!

Luxury Ivory Lace Maternity Wedding Dress

3)      How much can I expect to pay?

The good news is – You really can find a maternity bridal dress to suit any budget these days, so there’s no need to worry about breaking the bank to accommodate your bump! On the other hand, this is your special day after all, so we suggest investing in a bridal gown that is specifically tailored to flatter your pregnancy curves. Spending a little bit more to enjoy that perfect comfortable and flexible fit can really pay off on the big day.

Try our Ivory Lace and Silk Maternity Gown and feel the difference for your self – luxurious fabrics and expert tailoring for pregnancy will have you feeling sensational for your special day.

 

4) Help! How do I dress my pregnant bridesmaid?

A pregnant bridesmaid may sound like a sartorial nightmare, but actually there are some fantastic options out there, which will flatter her blossoming bump however far along she is (and they’ll look equally fantastic on her non-pregnant co-bridesmaids – score!) Our Multiway Maternity Dresses are available in soft dove grey or cornflower blue, or in a maxi length in cobalt blue & midnight blue, and are all simply perfect for bridesmaids. The empire line cut flatters all shapes and sizes, allowing plenty of room for a growing bump. But the real beauty of these dresses lies with the multiway sashes, which can be wrapped, tied, twisted and knotted in different ways to create all sorts of different but equally fabulous looks – if you like, you could even create a unique style for each bridesmaid with one miraculous dress!

 

Browse our beautiful bridal look book for a little inspiration!

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Seraphine Maternity Dresses Star on US TV – Good Morning Sacramento!

We were so excited to see some of our maternity dresses on US TV this week!  Our dresses were featured on hit breakfast show Good Day Sacramento, on the show’s regular fashion segment with News Anchor Amy Carabba and Sacramento based fashion blogger Phoebe Verkouw of ‘The Dress Fiend’. Phoebe styled our maternity dresses on a budget with some gorgeous shoes and accessories, creating glamorous pregnancy looks for less!

 

Watch the clip and see how Phoebe styled our maternity dresses!

Lets take a closer look at the dresses featured on the show:

Navy Knot Front Maternity Maxi Dress

This gorgeous navy maternity maxi dress is elegantly knotted at the front to draw attention to your empire line – the slimmest part of your body – to really flatter your pregnancy curves. A deep v neckline makes the most of your new found cleavage, and can be pulled aside for easy nursing after baby is born!

Zip Detail Maternity Tunic

This classic black maternity tunic is a pregnancy style must have! Designed to grow with your curves, it will provide a perfect fit at every stage of your pregnancy. Glamorous gold zip detailing at the shoulders gives the look an unbeatable fashion edge, and allows easy access for nursing.

Navy Lace Maternity Cocktail Dress

This luxurious lace maternity cocktail dress is perfect for a glamorous evening event. Fully lined, this beautiful lace dress is designed to drape elegantly over your changing figure, and sash ties in pure silk secure at the back to highlight your empire waist and define your new shape. The delicate peek-a-boo lace sweeps over your arms for a sexy pregnancy style.

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My pregnancy style by PR Consultant & Fashion Writer Kerry Law

Kerry is a PR consultant and owner of KL PR + Communications. She also writes about fashion and style for a number of clients including Fashion London magazine. She is expecting her first baby this April.

 

I’ve even surprised myself: it’s taken seven months of pregnancy for me to finally give in and shop for maternity clothes! My growing bump, coupled with constantly tugging at my slipping waistband and too-short tops, has made me realise it’s time to invest in some proper clothing for the remaining months of this pregnancy.

I’d always been a little reluctant to do this – the words ‘maternity wear’ filled my head with images of shapeless smock dresses and baggy jeans in apologetic colours. I also wasn’t thrilled with the idea of buying a whole wardrobe of outfits that would only be worn for a matter of months.

But after being introduced to some great brands through my work, including Seraphine, I’m actually excited by the prospect of refreshing my wardrobe while being able to stick to my own personal style. Here are my pregnancy style saviours…

 

Over-bump skinny jeans

In my non-pregnancy state, my style tends to gravitate towards skinny jeans, tucked-in tops and whip-thin belts. My bump has forced some reassessment of that silhouette – but, surprisingly, not as much as I imagined. My black Seraphine Maternity Treggings give a great skinny trouser look and, best of all, they are super comfy with their over-the-bump band, and I balance them out with more voluminous  tops.

 

Stylish flats

I’m so glad that my favourite shoe type – the flat pump – is back in fashion this season. Heels can be a challenge at the best of times, and in pregnancy (when sometimes all you want is comfort) I’d rather avoid them (although my recent trip to the Brit Awards required a pair of heels, my legs did not thank me for it!). My favourite flats look sharp and were bought second hand, but the current trend means I’ll be able to pick up lots of styles on the high-street too.

 

Long-line tops

I’m no fan of a crop top so imagine my horror when almost all of my regular ‘to the hips’ tops and blouses began sitting just above my waistband… I’ve discovered the need for a suite of long-line tops and tunics to pair with my treggings and jeans so I’m extra pleased with my Seraphine Zip Detail Maternity Tunic which works perfectly with them. Another bonus is that the shoulder zips are perfect for breastfeeding – its dual purpose nature definitely appeals to my frugal side as I will be wearing it for several months post-birth.

 

Draping

Some people look great with a bodycon look during pregnancy (Seraphine fan Gwen Stefani certainly fits this camp) but I prefer a sharper look (skinny trousers, blazers) softened with draping. My floaty blouses are great at dressing my bump without being clingy or tent-like. I’ve also chosen Seraphine’s ruched maternity top to wear with blue jeans and am eyeing up all of the cowl neck tops and tunics (also great for wearing through the nursing phase).

 

Accessories

This is one area that doesn’t depend on how big your bump is, so I can carry on reflecting my personal style through necklaces and scarves. I’m lucky in that one of my clients is stylist Jennifer Aston of leading image consultants Aston + Hayes – she recommends that pregnant women go by the mantra of ‘big is beautiful’ in their mid and latter trimesters and not to be afraid to go for it with bold prints and accessories. She also suggests the later weeks are the best time to pep up your complexion with extra colour around the face, so I’ll be hunting out a statement necklace in my current favourite colour of acid yellow – it is almost Spring after all!

 

Other Articles You May Like:

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Pregnancy style Q&A with Sunday Times Mag Features Editor Laura Atkinson

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