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My pregnancy travel must haves by Tatler’s Mariella Tandy

Mariella has been the Executive Retail Editor at Tatler magazine for over 4 years so knows a thing or two about shopping. Previous to this she worked at Vogue and this year saw the launch of her vintage fashion website Wardrobe Connect.com.  She lives in Chelsea with her boyfriend and two dogs and is presently expecting her first child. She has taken the time to share a few of her pregnancy travel essentials with us!

 

I travel- a lot! Lots of my recent journeys have been while pregnant and so while I squeeze in my last few trips before the ‘No Fly’ rule kicks in, here are a few pregnancy travel bits I can’t fly without.

Bralicious by Spanx– the most comfortable bra you will ever own. It fastens at the front and its elasticated straps and back panel feel like a second skin, so you don’t get any strange plastic bits digging into you.  I love everything from Spanx. The Mama Spanx are great too for added support under jeans or dresses.

 

Pregnancy Pillow

As you get heavier throughout your pregnancy this pillow becomes a dream. Much longer than the usual snake pillows it is filled with bean bag filling and gives the best support of any one I have tried. It’s size makes it challenging to travel with for a shorter break but for a week or more it is totally worth it.

 

Wakaya Ginger Powder

Many women use ginger at the beginning of their pregnancy to ward off morning sickness. I have used it all the way through. Mixed with water, it boosts your immune system against the germs that may find their way through the plane’s air conditioning units.

 

Tata Harper Multivitamin Roll On Oil

If there is one product I can’t live without it is this. Tata Harper’s multivitamin oil is a wonder for dry plane environments. Because it is a roll on it won’t explode in your bag. I use it all over my face to keep skin hydrated.

 

Flight socks

I am not talking about the ones you buy from the airport, these are proper full on pharmacy grade ones. They go up to mid-thigh and come in different levels of pressure. If you don’t want swollen legs and feet these are a must.

 

Water

Hydrate hydrate hydrate. It is an obvious one but I always buy the largest water bottle after check in and get the cabin crew to refill it throughout the flight. You feel so much less tired at the end.

 

Ilia

I don’t like to wear much make up when travelling so rely on a bold lip to feel made up. The Ilia lip crayons are incredibly hydrating and provide long lasting colour.

 

Del Rio shoes

These shoes are just the most comfortable thing. Sort of like a hybrid between a flip flop and a shoe, they stay on and have tyres as the soles, so you won’t slip ever. I also love all of the different colour and leather options.

 

Longchamp

I always find you do lots of bending in airports or digging for your passport boarding card and phone. I like to use a smaller cross body bag that contains all of my essentials that gives me easy access to the things I need. Then I swear by the Longchamp Pliage bags for everything else. Super hard-wearing and light, they really are a pregnancy travel dream and if you don’t need them on one of your travel legs they are as light as a feather and can be squashed into even the smallest luggage.

 

Epsom salts

Nothing is better at the end of a long day than a bath. I always pack a little bag of Epsom salts to take the strain away from any pregnancy travel related aches and pains.

 

I use the Huile Tonic as a bump and body moisturiser, and a bath and shower oil. It’s scent is divine.

 

Seraphine skinny jeans

I never travel in anything other than jeans. The air conditioning can get so cold. I have tried MANY a pregnancy jean out there and these are the only ones that truly stay in place no matter what.

 

Cellagon

This stuff is incredible. It contains every different fruit,mineral vitamin that you could want during and after your pregnancy. You will never be undernourished or deprived of important vitamins when taking this. I decant some into a smaller bottle and take every morning.

 

Gowri Wrap

If back pain is really getting you down and all of those cars trains and planes are playing havoc with your back then this is great at giving extra support. Not only does it look far more pretty than some of the options out there, it comes with three different hook and eye settings so you can adjust it throughout your pregnancy.

 

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Versatility is Key when Choosing Maternity Dresses

Fabulous fashion, beauty and lifestyle blogger Amy Antoinette recently wrote a lovely piece about our LUXE multi-way dress.
The ingenious front tie style of this beautiful cornflower blue maternity dress enables you to create many different looks from just one dress, and Amy has included some truly stunning pictures illustrating just a few of the myriad ways this dress can be worn.
This is a dress that you truly can wear again and again and yet never wear the same look twice – the ultimate versatile maternity dress !

This post got us thinking about what is important when putting together your capsule maternity wardrobe and the conclusion that we came up with, is that versatility is key – especially when it comes to maternity dresses. The aim is to find pieces that help you to look and feel sensational, that you can wear again and again without anybody noticing that you’re in the same dress. This may sound like a tall order, but here at Seraphine we have some truly excellent versatile maternity dresses for you to browse and try.

If it’s high octane glamour you’re looking for, you will be pleased to know that the multi-way maternity dress which Amy Antoinette reviewed is also available in a full length version which comes in an opulent royal blue. This red carpet worthy style is perfect for making a statement at the most glittering of evening affairs.

 

Multi way dressA classic versatile style, why not opt for one of our stylish little black maternity dresses?

The LBD is a notoriously versatile style – In the words of the great Karl Lagerfeld “One is never over-dressed or underdressed with a Little Black Dress” and we couldn’t agree more! There are simply so many ways of wearing it, and it can be truly astonishing how different one little dress can be made to look, simply by styling it with different accessories.

If you are looking for something a little more colourful, check out our signature knot front dress in vibrant orchid purple.

The flowing fabric and clever cut of this fabulous maternity dress makes it incredibly flattering on the female form before, during and after pregnancy, and the simple design and stylish jewel colour mean that it will look equally magnificent whether you are off to a glamorous evening party, a day in the office, or just picking up the kids from school!

So there you have it, with just a few fantastic looking, well made maternity dresses, you can get through your entire nine months in comfort and style, knowing that you will have a fresh new look for every occasion that comes your way!

Our top tips for transitional maternity style

After one of the hottest summers we can remember, we are now fast approaching that lovely transitional period between late summer and early autumn, with crisp early mornings bursting into warm, bright days and then chilling down for cooler evenings.

We love the variety, but it does mean that this time of year can often be tricky to navigate when it comes to style. When you are pregnant, your constantly changing body means that it is more important than ever to invest in pieces that will last through the seasons, so we have come up with some top tips for sensational transitional maternity style.


Layering

An obvious tip, but relevant nonetheless: a great way to hold on to your gorgeous summer style for a little bit longer is to layer up your light summer maternity dresses and tops with jackets, leggings and scarves so that you can add or take away layers throughout the day depending on what the weather is up to.

location-jolene-apricot_2Our coral knot front dress  is the perfect key item to build up a transitional maternity outfit around.

Light, and flowing, the dress will keep you cool when the sun is shining, and if you swap your sandals for some cute ankle boots, and throw on a denim jacket over the top, you will be ready for whatever the weather can throw at you.

Jeans

A great pair of maternity jeans is one of those rare items in your wardrobe that truly is perfect for any weather.  Team jeans with a cute t-shirt or blouse and you really can’t go wrong!

Try our Luxe grey skinny jeans  with a fabulous summery blouse, like our printed blouson top. Finish off the look with a pair of pretty sandals and a casual blazer or jacket and you will have the perfect transitional maternity outfit for a busy day out and about.

 


Shop the summer sales with the autumn trends in mind

The summer sales are a great place to hunt for transitional maternity style pieces, but it’s a really good idea to have a flick through some of the September fashion magazines before you go. That way you can get an idea of the trends that will be big next season, and browse the sales with these trends in mind. Pink and grey will be the key colours this autumn, so look out for a few staple items in these shades to mix and match with.

We had a root around in our own sale and found some fabulous pieces, such as this gorgeous soft grey ruched top which would look perfect over jeans with metallic sandals, or even with a smart black skirt and blazer for the office. Another great office wear staple is this silver ruffle front blouse, a luxuriously silky confection that you could team with a pair of tailored black maternity trousers.  This cute cropped pink cardigan would make a great transitional style investment – not only is it a fantastic piece for layering, but it is a similar candy floss pink shade to what we saw on the autumn catwalks from the like of Miu Miu and Simone Rocha.

The fabulous summer items you find in the sales will be perfect while the weather stays warm, and once autumn really sets in, you can layer up these key pieces, and know that you are still bang on trend.

 

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Our little fuchsia maternity dress experiences The Kate Effect!

Here at Seraphine we have been having a truly incredible week!

Since the beautiful first official photographs of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with gorgeous little Prince George showcased our very own Jolene maternity dress to the world, we have been very much enjoying The Kate Effect!

We knew that the Duchess had a number of our maternity dresses, and were very excited when she was photographed wearing our polka dot Renata dress during her pregnancy and our lovely lavender blossom dress soon after the birth, but this time has been something extra special! We are so proud that Kate loves our fabulous little fuchsia dress and are truly honoured that she chose to wear it in the first official family photograph!

 


 

Kate is a true style icon whose charm extends right across the globe, and her fashion choices are keenly followed by the world’s press. As a result, our little fuchsia Jolene dress has been at the centre of a media frenzy over the past few days and sold out in under 2 hours!

It graced all the front pages yesterday and Cecile, our Creative Director has been giving out statements and interviews left right and centre ever since!

 


A few of our favourite press cuttings:

We got a mention on the front page of The Times yesterday, we have been featured in Grazia Daily who published a fantastic article titled: “Everything You Need to Know about Kate Middleton’s Favourite Maternity Brand, Seraphine”,  the world famous photo will be gracing the cover of  People magazine who have published a great profile of the dress, and Cecile was interviewed by Hello Magazine, Our gorgeous fuchsia maternity dress was featured on Marie Claire, E Entertainment and ABC news to name but a few. We were even tweeted by BritishVogue!

We couldn’t have asked for a better ambassador for our brand than the beautiful Duchess of Cambridge, and are simply thrilled that our signature Seraphine knot front maternity dress is causing such a stir!

The Duchess wears a Seraphine maternity dress in the first family photo!

The Duchess of Cambridge is wearing Seraphine again! This morning, the first official photographs of the young royal family with new baby Prince George has been released, and Kate, cradling baby George in her arms, looks simply radiant in a signature Seraphine knotted front maternity dress! It is a beautiful smiling family shot in the sunshine, taken by proud Granddad Michael Middleton in the garden of the Middleton family home, complete with Lupo and Tilly the family dogs. The Duke and Duchess could not look happier, and it is clear that they have truly enjoyed this special time bonding with their new son.

 

 

Until this morning, the young royal family had not been seen in public since mid July, when they spirited their new born son away to Bucklebury, to spend his first few precious weeks in private with family. Regular readers of this blog may remember that the very last time Kate was seen, she was wearing our beautiful blossom maternity dress, and now she is back in Seraphine again for the official photo!

 

 

This beautiful fuchsia dress is one of our signature Seraphine knot front maternity dresses, specifically designed to flatter the female form before, during and after pregnancy. The intricate knot detailing focuses attention towards your empire line, and creates gentle gathers in the silky fabric, which drape fluidly over your pregnancy curves or post birth figure. A deep v neckline is incredibly flattering and perfect for new mums, as it provides easy access for breastfeeding. Kate chose a vibrant shade of Fuchsia which perfectly complements her skin tone, but this dress is also available in a fresh coral or regal navy blue.

 

Here at Seraphine, we are so incredibly proud to be a brand that the Duchess of Cambridge loves and trusts, and we are truly honoured that she chose our beautiful maternity dress for this special family photograph.

Staying true to your style during pregnancy – by Phoebe Frangoul

It’s funny how I’ve spent the past decade working in the fashion industry, but the experience of being pregnant has left me totally flummoxed as to how to dress. I’ve attended catwalk shows, interviewed designers, styled shoots and written about how to interpret each season’s trends to suit your personal tastes, but when it comes to my own maternity wardrobe I’ve been struggling!

 

My normal look is quite classic with a bit of a twist; my favourite designers are Paul Smith, Margaret Howell and APC – all labels who excel at making androgynous, wearable clothes that mix masculine and feminine elements. I like juxtaposing plain, simple pieces – chinos, cotton shirts, blazers and brogues – with red lipstick, black liquid liner and delicate gold jewellery. Such is my love of menswear, I often find myself shopping in the men’s sections because their knits and tees give a better fit, are more durable and are actually cheaper – what’s not to like?!

 

But how to translate that to a stylish – and more importantly, comfortable – maternity look? I’m not going to lie, it’s been a challenge. For the first few weeks I was wearing my normal clothes but as time went by I found myself relegating more and more items to the back of the wardrobe – those high-waisted jeans that were starting to pinch, that skater skirt that cinched things in a little too much – and relying instead on an ever-shrinking selection of baggy khakis and low-rise jeans.

 

I didn’t want to abandon the style that I’ve spent years refining – just because I’m pregnant, it doesn’t mean I don’t want to feel like me – so I’ve got to adapt my wardrobe to accommodate my expanding shape. I’ve never worn ‘bodycon’ clothes before and I don’t have a very ‘girlie’ look which could easily adapt to pregnancy, so it’s been a challenge. Slowly, I’ve learned what works best for me and now I’m into my second trimester I think I’m starting to get my pregnancy style sorted, both for day to day life and special occasions.

 

I work from home which means I can take an afternoon nap whenever I need to (I had no idea pregnancy would make you this sleepy!) so I tend to live in leggings, a soft cotton tee and oversized v-neck sweater. Then for meetings with PRs and press events I’ve been wearing white skinny jeans like this Seraphine pair with espadrilles, a Breton top and navy blazer. It’s a timeless look that accommodates my bump while staying true to my pre-pregnancy style.

 

IF the weather ever warms up, I’ll be opting for loose, simple shift dresses which will be a departure from my usual retro ‘50s style (I love a vintage sundress), and wearing them with flat sandals or espadrilles (my favourites are by Toni’s Got Sole). I also love these black city shorts from Seraphine – they were the first bits of proper maternity wear I invested in and the stretchy waistband is ridiculously comfortable. They’ll go perfectly with bump-skimming, embroidered smock tops and crisp, cotton men’s shirts with the sleeves rolled up.

 

Phoebe is a freelance writer and editor with ten year’s experience working on websites including Glamour.com, GLAM UK and Stylist.co.uk. She has written for the Guardian, the Sunday Times, Elle and Stylist magazine and runs the post-feminist fashion blog, pamflet.co.uk.

The first Girls Aloud baby is on its way… Bring on the maternity fashion

Former Girls Aloud singer Nadine Coyle is expecting a baby! She made the announcement on Instagram on Thursday with an ecstatic looking photo of herself, captioned simply: “I am having a baby. Xx”.  (We love how many different ways there are these days of announcing your amazing news to the world)!

We are so excited about the first Girls Aloud pregnancy! The 5 Girls Aloud girls have always been in the fashion spotlight and have often made very daring style choices, so we can’t wait to see how Nadine adapts her own look to suit her changing shape! Her usual style is very glamorous, with plenty of fabulous little body-con dresses that show off her fantastic figure, and on dressed down days she’ll often be seen in over-sized tops with skinny jeans.

There is always a learning curve involved with your first pregnancy as you figure out how to dress your new shape, but we believe that the secret to fabulous maternity dressing is to stay true to your own style! We think Nadine would look amazing in our black maternity shift dress, or maybe a pair of maternity skinny jeans with a gorgeous top from our LUXE collection.

We wish Nadine all the best with her exciting journey into motherhood, and can’t wait to follow her maternity style as it develops!

 

Cecile offers advice on post-maternity style in Grazia!

We are so excited to see an interview with none other than Cecile, our fabulous creative director and founder, on Graziadaily toady!  She offered some words of wisdom on post maternity style and let slip which Seraphine pieces The Duchess of Cambridge loves.

We though you might like to take a sneaky peak at the article – so here is an extract from the article!

“Cecile Reinaud of Seraphine Shares Her Top 10 Tips for Kate Middleton’s New Mum Style

We’re sure you know by now that Kate Middleton wore a Séraphine lavendar floral frock when she was spotted leaving Kensington Palace with Prince William and baby George. The Kate effect is still going strong, as the brand received a huge increase in sales and surprise surprise, the dress is now sold out.

Prince William and Catherine Duchess Of Cambridge and royal baby leaving Kensington Palace, London, Britain - 24 Jul 2013Kate is a fan of Seraphine, as back in March she was spotted browsing Seraphine’s maternity concession in Peter Jones. She was then later spotted in one of their lightweight black jersey dresses which is available for an affordable £39. For those of you who aren’t so hot on your maternity fashion, the brand was founded by French designer Cecile Reinaud and has been worn by the likes of (deep breath) Jessica Alba, Kate Hudson and Angelina Jolie.

Cecile Reinaud has shared with us her style tips for Kate Middleton, and has exclusively revealed to us some of the pieces the Duchess has purchased. How exciting is that?! ” 

Read the full article on Graziadaily.co.uk

The Duchess of Cambridge wears Seraphine

Meet Our Competition Winner – Hannah Damary-Thompson!

We had a fantastic time on Saturday when our lovely competition winner paid a visit to our Kensington store to choose pieces for her brand new Seraphine maternity wardrobe! Hannah came down with her partner Lewis to collect her prize after correctly guessing that the new royal arrival would be called George.

This win couldn’t have come at a better time for Hannah, who is five months pregnant with her second baby. The couple don’t know the sex yet, though 5 year old Finn is convinced that he is getting a baby sister.

Hannah’s shopping strategy was to start with the signature Seraphine tote changing bag and to build up a wardrobe around that. After a couple of hours of hardcore shopping, we caught up with her for a quick interview.

 

1) What made you pick the name George?

I can’t honestly say what made me pick the name George. I just thought that it was a lovely, traditional name that would sound great for the next Prince. I just cannot believe that I picked correctly, it must be pregnancy intuition!

 

2) How did you feel when you found out that you had won the competition?

I was absolutely thrilled! Appearance has always been very important to me and being totally out of control of my changing body and cut off from my pre-pregnancy wardrobe, I was at my wit’s end. I had only recently discovered Seraphine and instantly fell in love with most of the collection so when I found out that I had won a £1,000 shopping spree I was over the moon!

 

3) What was your overall experience of the day?

I had such a fantastic day at the Kensington store – everyone was so friendly and helpful. It’s every girl’s dream to be able to walk into a shop and pick out anything without worrying about breaking the bank. The shop is lovely and the staff are wonderful. Even my partner, Lewis, couldn’t moan too much about his 3 hour long ordeal waiting for me to try on practically the entire shop, because even he had a great time in there!

 

4) What is your favourite new Seraphine piece and why?

I genuinely can’t pick my favourite piece, it’s all so gorgeous and comfortable and great quality! The designers have clearly thought long and hard about the collections because Seraphine manages to deliver on trend styles in a classic and effortless way. The clothes are so versatile, they can be glammed up or dressed down really easily so are perfect for the playground or the board room. I got a lot of dresses in various styles, from shift dresses to maxi’s and all of them are gorgeous!

 

5) Do you have any big plans for your new wardrobe?

Juggling my  five year old, Finn, running my own recruitment business and being pregnant, my new wardrobe is going to be put well and truly through its paces! We have quite a few parties and weddings coming up so I can’t wait to show off my bump in my new dresses! Is it wrong that I am already planning my outfit for my 20 week scan on Wednesday?!

 

Natural ways to induce labour – Our favourite old wive’s tales

Your hospital bag has been packed and ready to go for weeks, you’ve read all the books, been to all the checkups, bought all the baby paraphernalia and decorated the baby’s room. After nine months of frantic preparations you finally feel ready, and cannot wait to hold your new baby in your arms. There’s just one problem: your due date has come and gone and there is no sign of baby.

According to the latest research, this is absolutely nothing to worry about, as the length of your pregnancy can vary naturally from woman to woman by as much as 5 weeks! Of course we always knew that a due date was only as good as a best guess, but we think it’s fascinating to know that we can all vary so much.

This having been said, new research is all well and good, but it won’t stop you feeling frustrated, uncomfortable and emotional when all you want is to meet your new baby, but the little one just won’t budge. At this stage, when you are more than a week overdue, you will start to hear all sorts of odd recommendations from the unlikeliest of places of ways to induce labour naturally. Now we are not saying that any of these methods necessarily work, but here are some of our favourite old wives tales…

 

1) Spicy food

Most people will have heard of this classic suggestion before, supposedly a spicy curry will stimulate your digestive system which in turn could stimulate your uterus into action. We can tell you now, there is absolutely no evidence that this works, but hey, who needs an excuse for a nice hot curry?

 

2) Pineapple

This is a bit of a strange one. Apparently fresh pineapples contain an enzyme called bromelain which is thought to soften your cervix and help to bring on labour. However, each pineapple only contains a small amount of this labour inducing enzyme, so you would have to eat as many as 7 whole pineapples for it to have any affect. We definitely do not recommend that you eat 7 pineapples, but if you fancied it we’re sure it couldn’t hurt to nibble on some nice fresh pineapple as a healthy snack and if it happens to kick start your labour then that’s a bonus!

 

3) Raspberry leaf tea

Many women swear by raspberry leaf tea, however experts agree that if taken regularly from 32 weeks onward (and not before) it may help to ease your labour once it is in full swing, but unfortunately it will not induce labour, which is a shame as it sounds delicious.

 

4) Shut the bedroom door

Of course we’ve all heard that having sex can induce labour, and surprisingly this one isn’t just a story invented by men looking for a good time. It works in several different ways, and is safe for the baby as long as your waters haven’t broken yet.

 

5) Dancing

This one is our favourite. Supposedly the movement of your hips can help the baby to descend and get into the right position ready for labour. And even if it doesn’t motivate baby into action, a good boogie is guaranteed to cheer you up and make you feel more positive about the whole situation.

 

5 ways to wear your LBD by Helen Canning

The little black dress has long been a wardrobe essential and never more so than when you’re pregnant.  Your capsule wardrobe is a lifesaver during those 9 months – and beyond – and it wouldn’t be complete without your trusty maternity LBD as your go-to staple that is guaranteed to work for every occasion.

Choose a simple shape like this classic shift that embraces your curves and works as a blank canvas to dress up or down.


1. Work

Work wear doesn’t have to be boring; lift your look with a bright tote and give those practical heels a glam make-over in a metallic sheen. Seraphine’s tie-front blazer grows with your bump and enhances your shape to allow you to look formal without being frumpy.

Blazer, Seraphine; Necklace, John Lewis; Bag, Jaeger; Shoes, Zara.

 

2. Date night

For that much-needed date night with your partner just add a bit of bling, some simple heels (because your date’s driving!) and a splash of leopard.  It’s dressed up without being too OTT for a quiet drink in your local bar.

Belt, Seraphine; Leopard bag, Dune; Necklace, Adele Marie; Boots, Steve Madden.

 

3. Girls’ lunch

Go for a relaxed and chic vibe for a date with your girlfriends.  These Shoe Therapy leopard flats are seriously comfortable (and good for your posture too) but certainly aren’t lacking in the style stakes – compliments are guaranteed!  Team with leggings and a classic leather jacket (worn open around your bump) to keep the whole look informal but stylish.

Belt, leggings, shoes, all Seraphine. Necklace, Adele Marie; Leather jacket, Whistles;

 

4. Weekend

Super-soft bamboo leggings are a treat for your bump, keeping you cool when it’s warm and warm when it’s cool.  They are also great under a jersey dress like this for a smooth, seamless finish and with ankle boots or plimsolls your look is suitably comfy and casual for the weekend.  This chunky leather belt will look great under your bump for a relaxed look and is also great with jeans.

Just throw on a chunky knit in the colder months and choose a change bag now that’ll see you through the next couple of years once baby arrives! This bag is practical but looks less like a change bag than many styles.

Scarf, belt, change bag, leggings, all Seraphine.

 

5. Party

Glam it up with metallics for party time and enhance your curves with this beaded sash belt. Opt for bump-friendly shoes if you want to break onto the dance-floor, but not only are you being kinder to your back in a low heel, you’re bang on trend too.  Just avoid ankle straps on evening shoes which could irritate swollen ankles and remember your gel insoles (that, and the number of your local minicab office!).

Beaded belt, Seraphine; Shoes and clutch bag, both Dune; Earrings, Coralee.

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I’ve worn my Seraphine LBD for work, date night and summer family picnics so far and it’s been perfect for all three! Here’s a snap from a rare night out with my partner where I teamed the dress with nude heels and a studded clutch and finished with Seraphine’s must-have double wrap skinny belt.

Helen writes the blog CocoMamaStyle.com offering style inspiration for mums and mums-to-be.

Royal Maternity Style – Charlotte Casiraghi is expecting!

4th in line to the throne of Monaco, Charlotte Casiraghi is the granddaughter of legendary style icon, Grace Kelly and has been more than living up to her grandmother’s formidable fashion legacy.  A true fashionista princess, she frequently tops best dressed lists, has featured on the covers of Elle magazine and French Vogue and was last year’s face of Gucci.

Here at Seraphine we are very excited about the rumours flying around that she is expecting her first child with French comic actor Gad Elmaleh! Nothing has been officially announced yet, but she was recently spotted out shopping for baby clothes in Capri looking casually stylish and unmistakably pregnant in a gorgeous sundress contrasting zigzags and stripes, teamed with a large yellow tote bag. The short hemline showed off her fabulous legs to great effect and she finished off her fashionable summer look with a pair of simple gold sandals.

Charlotte has always been a lover of designers such as Gucci, Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld and has many of her clothes made bespoke, so we are expecting to see some truly stunning designer maternity outfits in the coming months. We think that we can look forward to a very fashionable pregnancy!

We simply can’t wait to compare her developing maternity style to our own British royals. Charlotte tends to be more daring with her fashion choices than Kate who maintained her classically elegant look throughout, and Zara Phillips usually opts for a casual chic sporty look. With three very different, but equally fashionable royal maternity styles to choose from, we are utterly spoilt for choice at the moment when it comes to royal fashion inspiration!

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