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Katherine Jenkins Stuns in Seraphine at the Memorial Day Concert

Looking as beautiful as she sounded, Welsh singer Katherine Jenkins was a vision in a silk Seraphine maternity dress at the US National Memorial Day Concert last week.

The Welsh Mezzo captivated the audience at Washington DC and across the states with her flawless renditions of Elgar’s Nimrod and You’ll Never Walk Alone by Rogers & Hammerstein.

 

 

The dress she chose was our Navy Silk & Lace Maternity Evening Gown – a floor length silk chiffon maternity dress in midnight blue, featuring a feminine sweetheart shape with a black lace overlay, and a silk sash to emphasise the empire waist. It was the perfect choice for such a glamorous occasion, and she styled it classically with glowing makeup, drop diamond earrings and her blonde hair softly waved.

 

This isn’t the first Seraphine maternity dress to grace the stage of the National Memorial Day Concert… Last year, US songstress Megan Hilty was expecting her beautiful daughter Viola Philomena, and wore one of our stunning lace maternity dresses to perform a patriotic medley of WWII era songs.

 

Megan Hilty in Seraphine Dress

 

Katherine and her artist husband Andrew Levitas are expecting their first baby (a little girl!) in the autumn, and so far she is looking radiant as ever, showing just the first hint of a baby bump.

Katherine has been a fan of our LUXE Seraphine maternity dresses, choosing several for high profile performances recently. She chose our Lace Detail Wrap Maternity Gown and our Blue Multiway Maternity Maxi Dress to perform at a series of concerts in London to commemorate VE Day last month.

 

 

It is also a huge pleasure to hear Katherine perform, and to see her looking so beautiful in Seraphine maternity dresses.

 

 

Join us for Exclusive Offers & Prizes at the Marylebone Summer Fayre

Calling all London mamas: Join us at the Marylebone Maternity Store for an exclusive shopping event!

Here at Seraphine, we are gearing up for the annual Marylebone Summer Fayre on Sunday 19th of June, where we’ll be joining in the fun with special offers, sweet treats and an exclusive prize draw…

 

 

Offers & Prizes

 

 

All day we’re offering £20 off maternity and nursing clothes when you spend over £100 in store – so pop in and treat yourself to a few guilt-free new maternity dresses!

 

AND every customer in store will have the chance to enter our grand prize draw to win an exclusive pregnancy photoshoot with Imagethirst Photography – the official photographers of the Portland Maternity Hospital! The prize includes:

  • A personalised photo shoot (valued at £250)
  • 24” x 24” canvas print (valued at £350)

And if that wasn’t reason enough to pay a visit, we’ll also be offering some complementary sweet treats courtesy of the wonderful people at Gail’s Bakery – hello mini raspberry financiers and chocolate pistachio bites!

 

 

It’s set to be a fantastic day out, complete with live music, children’s activities and special offers from local brands including Aspinal of London, Kusmi Tea and even complementary hand massages at Neal’s Yard. As well as high end market stalls, and a mouth-watering selection of food and drink options available. It’s a traditional village fete with all the advantages of a central London location and the participation of some of the city’s finest retailers and restaurants – what could be better!

 

Looking forward to seeing you there!

 

 

Terms & Conditions

£20 off when you spend over £100 at the Marylebone Seraphine store only. Valid for a single use between the 13th and 19th of June. A winner will be randomly selected & contacted on Monday 20th June. A purchase at the Marylebone store between Monday 13th and Sunday 19th of June is necessary to qualify for entry into the raffle.

Princess Madeleine of Sweden Chooses a Bespoke Seraphine Ensemble

This week we were delighted that Her Royal Highness Princess Madeleine of Sweden chose Seraphine maternity clothes for a very special royal occasion…

 

 

Over the weekend the Princess, currently expecting her third baby, attended the prestigious Nobel Prize award ceremony in Stockholm, wearing a bespoke Seraphine maternity gown.

 

The spectacular one of a kind gown in mauve silk and hand-beaded gold lace was made to measure in London by our team of talented in-house tailors, and the Princess simply glowed in it.

 


Of course this isn’t the first time that Princess Madeleine has opted for a bespoke Seraphine outfit. Back when she was expecting Prince Nicolas she chose a pristine ivory Seraphine outfit   for the Lysning of her older brother Prince Carl Philip and Sofia Hellqvist.

 

Seraphine bespoke for Princess Madeleine

 

The princess looked incredibly glamorous in a champagne lace maternity cocktail dress from our LUXE collection, which she styled with a bespoke ivory maternity coat also by Seraphine, finishing off the outfit with a pair of nude heels and a statement designer hat.

3 generations of Swedish royals were in attendance at the joyful family occasion, including Madeleine’s parents King Carl XVI Gustav & Queen Silvia, as well as her 1 year old daughter Leonore, who was dressed in an adorable matching ivory outfit with a fabulous pair of gold shoes.

 

Princess Madeleine of Sweden wears Seraphine maternity clothes

 

Princess Madeleine wore Seraphine maternity clothes on several other occasions throughout her second pregnancy – she loved our LUXE outerwear collection. She chose our Blush Wool & Cashmere Maternity Coat for her father, the King’s official birthday celebrations at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, and opted for our Cropped Peplum Maternity Jacket to meet the Pope.

 

We’d like to wish Princess Madeleine all the best for the exciting time ahead.

 

 

Summer Maternity Clothes: 6 Essential Styles for your Warm Weather Wardrobe

Looking for a summer maternity clothes revamp? With the warm weather set to continue, check out our 6 summer classics for a little seasonal style inspiration…

 

1) The Maternity Maxi Dress


Maternity maxi dresses are true summer pregnancy super stars! They drape beautifully over your curves & elongate your silhouette, providing a figure flattering option that’s ultra-easy to wear. A great maternity maxi dress makes a seamless transition from day to dark, making it perfect for taking away on holiday – a must for your summer maternity clothes collection.

 

2) The Denim Maternity Shorts


The ultimate versatile style; a pair of denim maternity shorts will set you up for all kinds of summer adventures! Dress them down with a casual tee & sneakers, or glam them up with a stylish top & heels for a sultry summer evening out.

 

3) The Maternity Swimsuit


Whether you’re planning on hitting the beach, swimming lengths or sunbathing in the garden, a stylish maternity swimsuit is a must. Our Red Polka Dot Maternity Tankini offers a glamorous look and fabulously versatile coverage options. Or for a more classic look, our Black Halterneck Maternity Swimsuit is a fashion favourite with celebs & fashionistas alike.

 

4) The White Maternity Jeans


White denim is a summer maternity clothes staple, and our White Cropped Maternity Jeans are a great choice for pregnancy. Dress them down for the daytime, or amp up the style at night; they’ll quickly become one of your go to styles this season.

 

5) The Breton Maternity Top


Breton stripes are a timeless fashion classic & are super flattering on a baby bump! Pair a chic Breton tee with denim shorts & sandals for a cool daytime look, or style it up with a pair of smart black capris & pumps for a smart casual look for the office.

 

6) The Summer Maternity Dress


A good collection of gorgeous summer maternity dresses will see you through the season in style. We think you’ll love our Boho Woven Maternity Dress. Easy care & easy to wear; this stylish little number is a boho chic essential.

With our 6 summer maternity clothes classics in your closet, you’ll stay on top of your style all season long!

 

Seraphine in NYC: Meeting Fortune Magazine & Vanity Fair

The city that never sleeps lived up to its name this week, as Seraphine founder Cecile traveled to New York for interviews, photo shoots and styling sessions, ahead of the opening of our brand new Seraphine maternity store on Madison Avenue!

 

The fashionable mums of New York have fallen head over heels for our flagship US store on West Broadway in New York, so now we are bringing our stylish Seraphine maternity clothes to the Upper East Side. We are proud to announce that the Madison Avenue Maternity Store is coming soon!

 

Cecile at Fortune mag

 

With growing business, Seraphine’s recent win at the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, and an impressive celebrity following; journalists are always keen to sit down with Cecile to find out exactly what it takes to run & grow a successful international business. While in New York, Cecile shared some of the secrets to Seraphine’s success in an exclusive interview with Fortune magazine, the prestigious business publication behind the annual Fortune 500 list.

 

 

But it wasn’t all work and no play on this trip; Cecile was delighted to meet Vanity Fair editor Katherine Goldstein, who popped into our New York store. Katherine was looking for some fashion forward maternity clothes to wear into the office, and came in for a personal styling session with Cecile. She loved the smart casual work outfit Cecile put together for her, styling our Polka Dot Cropped Maternity Trousers with the White Flutter Sleeve Maternity Blouse & finishing off the look with a smart blazer and a stylish pair of ShoeTherapy Black Loafers.

 

Watch Cecile’s Interview with Fortune Magazine

 

 

If New York is a little far to go for maternity fashion, why not try one of our London boutiques, or pay a visit to our brand new Leeds maternity store!

 

 

Katherine Jenkins is Stunning in Seraphine at VE Day Celebrations

No one does pageantry like the Brits! This weekend saw parades, memorials, red arrows, flaming beacons, gun salutes and 1940’s themed musical extravaganzas as Britain celebrated VE Day 70 years on.

Stunning classical singer Katherine Jenkins, currently expecting her first baby, led the way with a full weekend schedule of VE Day celebration performances, looking the epitome of vintage-style glamour in not one, but two Seraphine LUXE maternity dresses!

 

Katherine Jenkins VE Day

 

Katherine wowed the audience at Horse Guards Parade on Saturday at the 1940’s themed musical extravaganza: VE Day 70: A Party to Remember. The star looked impossibly glamorous in our floor sweeping Lace Detail Wrap Maternity Gown as she joined tenor Alfie Boe to close the show with Vera Lynn’s wartime classic We’ll Meet Again. Her blonde hair set in smooth 40’s style waves; Katherine accessorized her gown with a bedazzled jewel encrusted microphone, glittering diamonds from Boodles & the perfect red lip.

 

Katherine Jenkins VE Day

 

Then on Sunday the Welsh beauty took to the stage at the Royal Albert Hall for Classic fm’s VE Day at 70 concert, looking stunning in our Blue Multiway Maternity Maxi Dress. Katherine held the audience spellbound by her beautiful rendition of Ivor Novello’s We’ll Gather Lilacs in the Spring, then stole the show with her reprisal of the crowd’s favourite We’ll Meet Again.

 

Watch Katherine’s Performance Now

 

And it’s not just Seraphine LUXE that Katherine loves… The Welsh star, who married American artist & film maker Andrew Levitas last year, is a big fan of our main range maternity dresses too! She was recently spotted out and about in New York looking gorgeous in our Cut Out Nautical Maternity Dress.

 

Katherine Jenkins nautical

 

Katherine did Britain proud this weekend – she performed perfectly, sang beautifully and embodied the flawless glamour of the era.

 

 

Win a Relaxing Pregnancy Massage with Home Spa London

*Competition now closed*

When you’re pregnant, you deserve to be pampered. Your body is doing an amazing thing; working overtime to nourish you and your growing baby, so a little extra TLC at such a special time can go a really long way.

While treating yourself to a couple of stylish new maternity dresses is guaranteed to make you feel great, a relaxing pregnancy massage is the ultimate way to indulge while you’re expecting. Not only will it leave you feeling de-stressed and dreamy, but it can also have some incredible health benefits such as easing tension, reducing swelling, soothing back & joint pain, and boosting circulation. And when you feel good – your baby thrives.

We all love a little pampering every now and then, but it’s not always easy to find the time to get to the spa – that’s where Home Spa London comes in:

Maternity nightwear

 

Based in London, their lovely massage therapists will travel to your home any time that’s convenient for you – be it weekday, evening or weekend; and will perform a bespoke massage that’s tailor made for you!

Specialising in pregnancy & postnatal massage – they know exactly how to make you feel fantastic. And after your baby arrives, you could go along to one of their baby massage classes.

Home Spa London

This week on the Seraphine blog, we are giving our London based mamas (within the M25) the chance to win a tailor made pregnancy or post-natal massage from Home Spa London!

They’ll come to you, so all you have to do is relax, unwind and enjoy a blissful hour-long massage.

We’ll announce the lucky winner on Facebook on Monday.

Like to Win

For your chance to win:

  • Visit our Facebook page
  • Find the competition post
  • Like it
  • Leave a comment telling us why you’d love a massage
  • Bonus points if you share the post

 

Best of luck mamas!

 

 

It’s a girl! Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge!

London landmarks were lit up in red, white & blue AND PINK this week as the nation celebrated the arrival of a new Princess; Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Cambridge!

 

Just as before, the Duchess of Cambridge has proven a fantastic style inspiration and here at Seraphine we are honoured to have been a part of her maternity wardrobe throughout her pregnancies.

The Duchess of Cambridge wears Seraphine maternity clothes

 

 

All of us here at Seraphine would like to send our warmest congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their new arrival.

 

London Celebrates the Royal Baby

 

 

 

Introducing Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte

 

 

 

Introducing the Leeds Maternity Store in the Historic Victoria Quarter

Here at Seraphine we are delighted to introduce our brand new maternity store in Leeds.

Set in the glamorous gilded surroundings of Leeds’ Victoria Quarter, our newest maternity store is located at 10 / 12 Cross Arcade, slotting in alongside other high end retailers including Reiss, Bravado, Sweaty Betty, Space NK and Harvey Nichols – they don’t call it the Knightsbridge of the North for nothing!

 

Seraphine Leeds Store

 

The latest addition to the Seraphine family joins our 3 London boutiques & our flagship New York maternity store, bringing stylish Seraphine maternity clothes to the North.

 

A must visit maternity fashion destination; the Leeds store offers a wide range of Seraphine maternity clothes. Whether you’re after stunning maternity dresses, smart work wear, comfy nursing clothes or the perfect pair of maternity jeans, you’re sure to find something fabulous at the Leeds store.

If you’re in the area, pay us a visit & our team of expert maternity advisers, headed up by store manager Sophie, will be on hand to help, offering tips on anything from fit & fabrics to fashion & styling.

 

We are delighted to become a part of this historic shopping haven, and can’t wait to welcome you in store soon.

 

 

Meet the Maternity Leggings Loved by the Stars!

What do Claudia Schiffer, January Jones, Doutzen Kroes, Kimberly Wyatt & Gwen Stefani all have in common? Well, aside from glamorous good looks… it’s Seraphine maternity clothes of course – in particular our maternity leggings! These stylish celebrity mamas all wore & loved our maternity leggings throughout their pregnancies, and it’s easy to see why…

 

January Jones & Doutzen Kroes

A great pair of maternity leggings is vital if you plan on staying active through your pregnancy. Mad Men actress January Jones practiced yoga while she was expecting her son Xander, and wore our Black Bamboo Active Maternity Leggings for her classes. And another yummy mummy, super model Doutzen Kroes looked picture perfect in our Grey Bamboo Active Maternity Leggings for her private Ballet Baby sessions with Ballet Beautiful’s Mary Helen Bowers. Made in ultra soft bamboo fabric, these super leggings allow your skin to breathe & help to regulate your temperature by wicking away moisture faster than cotton or synthetic fibres – they are a must-have for an active mama.

 

Claudia Schiffer

During her 3rd pregnancy in spring 2010, super model Claudia Schiffer often rocked her maternity leggings on the school run. She layered up our Seamless Maternity Leggings with an array of stylish maternity dresses, tunics and cardigans, absolutely nailing her bohemian chic maternity style. The seamless leggings are ultra soft, and work to shape & smooth your silhouette, providing the perfect all day support & coverage.

 

Kimberly Wyatt & Gwen Stefani

 


If you’re looking to add a touch of glamour to your look, you can’t go wrong with our Faux Leather Panel Maternity Leggings. Former Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt couldn’t get enough of her pair when she was expecting her daughter Willow. She teamed them with one of our Bamboo Nursing Shawls and a pair of stilettos for a stylish London premier. Another fan of these ultra glamorous leather leggings is rock star, fashion designer and all round style icon Gwen Stefani. She wore them several times throughout her pregnancy, styling them with a statement checked blanket wrap, and later teaming them with our Cowl Neck Maternity Glitter Dress to pose for a sexy pregnancy selfie in her bathroom mirror! And Holly Branson, daughter of Virgin billionaire Richard Branson, carried on rocking hers 4 months after her twins were born!

 

 

Holly Branson Rocks Seraphine Style at the Fast Track 100 Party!

This week, Seraphine founder Cecile Reinaud attended Richard Branson’s Fast Track 100 party, and was honoured to meet Richard’s daughter Holly Branson, who just happened to be wearing her favourite pair of Seraphine maternity leggings!

Leggings

Cecile accepted the coveted Fast Track 100 award on behalf of Seraphine, and later chatted to Holly, who paired our Faux Leather Panel Maternity Leggings with a stylish loose knit black jumper & pumps. Holly welcomed her adorable twins Etta & Artie in December last year, but you’d never guess from looking at her – she’s snapped back to her regular figure, and is looking fabulous as ever. Holly loved Seraphine through her pregnancy & it’s great to see that the new mum is still rocking her maternity clothes after the birth – she confessed to Cecile:

 

“I loved wearing Seraphine. There are some pieces I just can’t give up – these leggings are my absolute favourite. They’re so comfortable!”

Fast Track 100 Seraphine

 

 

Holly was the first Branson to fall in love with Seraphine; through pregnancy she wore our Black Roll Neck Knitted Maternity Jumper, and our Lamb’s Wool & Cashmere Leatherette Nursing Jumper. She also loved our Striped Maternity & Nursing Top, and looked fantastic in our Black Knitted Maternity Cape, styling out a gigantic set of virtual reality headgear!

 

Holly Branson in Seraphine

 

Holly revealed to Cecile that Richard Branson is taking to his new role as granddad like a duck to water. The billionaire businessman behind the Virgin group was recently spotted taking the twins out for a stroll in their pram near his home in Notting Hill. And it’s just as well that he’s enjoying it, as not long after Etta & Artie arrived,  Holly’s brother Sam & his wife Isabella welcomed their own bundle of joy, a little girl called Eva-Deia – It’s been a busy year for the Bransons!

 

We are so pleased to see that Holly is still styling out her Seraphine maternity clothes; 4 months on and she is looking incredibly glamorous!

 

 

 

Seraphine Maternity Clothes for A Royal Audience with the Pope!

This week we were honoured that Her Royal Highness Princess Madeleine of Sweden chose Seraphine maternity clothes for her audience with the Pope.

Including three generations of Swedish royals, the visit was a real family affair: The Princess travelled to the Vatican along with her mother Queen Silvia of Sweden, her husband American businessman Chris O’Neill, and their adorable 14 month old daughter Leonore.

 

Princess Madeleine meets the Pope

 

Both Queen Silvia & Princess Madeleine wore traditional black, covering their heads with black lace veils to meet the Pope. Princess Madeleine opted for a classically glamorous look, styling her gorgeous lace dress with heels, pearls and our Cropped Peplum Maternity Jacket.

And this isn’t the first time Princess Madeleine has worn Seraphine maternity clothes – Madeleine, who is expecting her second baby in June, has been a fan of our lace maternity dresses throughout this pregnancy, and wore our Blush Wool & Cashmere Maternity Coat to the official celebrations for King Carl XVI Gustaf’s birthday at the royal palace in Stockholm.

 

Lace maternity dresses

 

As graceful & glamorous as her mother was, it was little Leonore who successfully charmed the head of the Catholic Church, dressed in a pretty cream dress with a fabulous pair of gold shoes – she clearly has her mother’s eye for style!

 

We would like to wish the Princess all the best for the exciting months to come!

 

 

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