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Royal Baby Number Two – Style Must Haves For Second Time Mamas!

Huge congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who have announced this week that they are expecting their second baby!

It seems like just yesterday that the eyes of the world were fixed on the Lindo Wing doors waiting for news of the royal baby. So we can hardly believe that 1 year old George, already quite the little Prince Charming, is going to be a big brother!

As with last time, the royal couple are likely to keep us guessing as to whether we’ll be getting a new little prince or a little princess, so we’ll just have to wait and see. We think George will make a great big brother, but we’ll be interested to see how he takes to sharing the limelight.

Second pregnancies tend to be a very different experience to the first. This time you are not only sharing this special time with your partner, but also with your older child! Though you may have less time now, in many ways the second pregnancy will be more relaxed as you’ll have a clearer idea of how everything works, and there’ll be no first time jitters to contend with.

The second time around, your bump is likely to show earlier than last time, so the second pregnancy is the time to really embrace your new curves! You will have spent your first pregnancy experimenting with maternity clothes and figuring out which styles work for you, so now you’ll be prepared to make the most of this time. With the knowledge and confidence gained from last time, you can build your maternity wardrobe with confidence and look fabulous through pregnancy!

Style must-haves for second time mums:

Maternity jeans – super stylish, and perfect for running around after your eldest

Maternity dresses – opt for bump-hugging styles to make the most of your new curves

A long cardigan – to keep you cosy and disguise your bump in the early stages

Horizontal stripes – choose striped tops and jumpers to flatter your growing figure

We have no doubt that Kate will sail through this pregnancy with her usual grace and style, and cant’ wait to see how she updates her maternity look the second time around. If you love style watching and trend spotting as much as we do, check out Whatkatewore.com for the latest insider info.

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Fashion Icons Take On The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge!

You’d have to have been living under a fairly secluded rock this summer to have missed out on the icy tidal wave that was the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

Some of the biggest celebs on the planet including dozens of designers, models and fashion icons have been braving the ice for this worthy cause, and the resulting videos are simply fantastic!

ALS stands for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and is a progressive neurodegenerative disease which affects the nerves and spinal chord, causing sufferers to gradually loose the ability to initiate and control muscle movement. There is currently no cure, or treatment to effectively halt or reverse the symptoms, but as of the 4th of September the charity has received $108.4 million in ice bucket donations! They will be putting this money towards new research, as well as front line care for those affected. click here to find out more!

Just in case you missed them, here are some of our favourite fashionistas taking on the Ice Bucket Challenge! If you like what you see, click here to donate now!

Donatella Versace – No one does it quite like Versace!

Anna Wintour – Ruining that distinctive perfect bob

The Beckhams – A family affair!

Gisele Bundchen – A heartfelt soaking

Lady Gaga – A high fashion flood

Stella McCartney (featuring Chris Martin!)

Kate Moss – Ice on the beach!

Tom ford – The chicest ice challenge ever

Naomi Campbell – …“splash me”

Diane von Furstenberg – The wrap dress queen gets wet for ALS

Andreja Pejic – A mid-strut splash!

Behati Prinsloo – And the award for best scream goes to…

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5 Style Tips for New Mums – by What to Expect Editor Kim Conte

Kim Conte is the editor at WhattoExpect.com – the online home of global pregnancy franchise – What to Expect When You’re Expecting, where you’ll find expert advice and mum to mum tips on everything from preconception to potty training and beyond! Kim lives in New York with her husband and new baby daughter Ida.

I absolutely love being a mum. But my life isn’t baby coos and cuddles all day long – for every wonderful moment you have as a parent, there’s a stressful one right around the corner! It’s all part of the journey, I try to remind myself.

One thing I decided early on that I wasn’t going to stress about was how I looked postpartum. I have enough new mum friends to know that for most women the pounds don’t immediately come off in those first few months (and even in the second few months), and there are other changes that happen to your body that take a while to bounce back from, too.

The way I saw it I had two options: I could put a lot of worry and energy into trying to get my body back to how it was before pregnancy. Or, I could embrace my new body – using it as a fun opportunity to experiment with my style — and spend that energy somewhere else. Here are the 5 ways I’ve tweaked my style since having my little girl:

1) Easy access

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First things first, I’m breastfeeding, so most things I wear now must offer easy access to the food supply. I have a few nursing tops and dresses that I’m in most frequently (including this sparkly striped Seraphine nursing tunic). But I’ve also gotten creative with easy-to-slip-off-the-shoulder tanks under a floral shawl or fitted jacket and cute slouchy tees with wide yokes that I can just pull down when she’s hungry.

2) No underwire

And while we’re on the topic of breastfeeding, I should mention that I’ve had to rid my lingerie drawer of underwire bras — because they’re way too uncomfortable – and find other ways to support the girls. It used to be that finding a pretty (or dare I say it, sexy) nursing bra was an impossible task; but these days there are more options. I love my black Seraphine nursing bra with the lace trim and I’ve found some other nice ones in Nordstrom’s lingerie department, too.

3) Less is more

Before pregnancy my closet was bursting at the seams with old-time favourites, trends and one-hit wonders to match my every mood. These days I don’t have a lot of time to get ready in the morning, so it’s a lot more edited: I have a lot fewer items now, but every piece is carefully chosen and fits me well.

4) Fun makeup!

What do I do to pass all the time I spend pumping breast milk when I’m away from my baby? Well, I have a new guilty pleasure: watching makeup tutorials on YouTube! Then, on those days when I’m not feeling my best, I’ll experiment with a new lipstick or shimmery eye shadow to draw attention away from my problem areas (at least that’s what I tell myself to feel better!).

5) Embrace the curves

My go-to look pre-pregnancy was skinny jeans and tailored tops. Now, instead of trying to squeeze myself into fitted clothes, I’ve welcomed the opportunity to try more relaxed styles. I’ve been wearing distressed boyfriend jeans with airy tunics on the weekends and a black romper for date nights. It’s been fun to break out of my usual clothing routine – plus, it allows me to set a good example for my daughter by showing her how to flaunt what you have (instead of being stressed about what you don’t).

Photos by Kendra Callari – Kim (wearing the black Seraphine nursing wrap dress) and her daughter, Ida.

For more from Kim, follow her on Twitter @Kimconte

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AW14 Trend Report: The Next Big Thing

From top to toe knits and shearling jackets, to graphic prints and statement ponchos; AW14 is shaping up to be a real fashion smorgasbord, and we can’t wait to get stuck in and try out the trends!

Graphic Design

The must-have dress for AW14 is without a doubt the graphic printed number! These bold graphic designs are set to make a big impression this season, and were seen at runway shows from Diane von Furstenberg to Acne and Giambattista Valli! Work the trend for yourself in our beautiful Graphic Printed Maternity Dress!

Supersize my Knits

Knitwear ruled the runway this season with top to toe ribbed knit outfits by Celine, oversized cardigans at Michael Kors, and Super sized jumpers with statement cowl necklines from Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen’s line The Row. Get the look with our cosy Maternity Coatigan.

Monochrome

A classic look in black and white will always be chic, and this season it’s on trend too! On the runways we saw androgynous tailored suits at Christopher Kane & Victoria Beckham; all the fashion houses seemed to unite in a love of sleek black and white ensembles. Invest in the Seraphine Bump Kit this season to form the basis of your chic monochrome look!

Statement Outerwear

No autumn winter fashion show would be complete without a statement winter coat, and this season is no exception! We love Philip Lim’s multicoloured patchwork fur coats (for more on this furry trend check out Bethan Holt’s fabulous post on Fashion Editor at Large, and to work the trend try our Olive Green Faux Fur Scarf)! And if the fashion statement you want to make isn’t quite so colourful and fuzzy, the XXL maxi coat is also having a fashion moment, cropping up everywhere from Christian Dior to Emporio Armani!

The Trophy Poncho

Christopher Bailey ended the Burberry show by sending each of his models down the runway in their own personalised Burberry blanket poncho; almost single handedly guaranteeing that the poncho will be the trophy piece of the season! Get the look with our Striped bamboo Nursing Shawl or make it monochrome with our Black Knitted Maternity Cape.

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New season, new celebrity pregnancies announced!

Here at Seraphine, celebrity style spotting is our guilty pleasure! We make it our mission to keep you up to date with the latest celebrity baby news, and the hottest Hollywood fashion trends.

This season we have our eyes on a seriously glamorous line up of ladies, and we can’t wait to see how their pregnancy styles evolve:

Kimberly Wyatt

Former Pussycat Doll and Got to Dance judge Kimberly Wyatt is one of the expectant stars to keep an eye on for fashion inspiration this season. Ever a trend setter, Kimberly loves to experiment with her style, and looks fabulous in bold prints and edgy monochromes. As a dancer and choreographer, Kimberly is very aware of how to present her body at it’s best, and flaunts her shape in sexy bodycon styles.

We cant’ wait to see her embrace her new curves, and think she’d look fantastic in our bodycon Graphic Maternity Dress.

Milla Jovovich

The stunning actress Milla Jovovich revealed last month that she and her director husband Paul Anderson are expecting their second baby – a little brother or sister for 6 year older Ever Gabo. When Milla isn’t busy shooting guns and kicking ass starring in sci-fi horror franchise Resident Evil, she rules the red carpet, and gives her flair for fashion free reign! When she’s off duty, this stylish mum rocks a bohemian inspired look wearing wide leg jeans with flowing tops and scarves. And for the red carpet she vamps up the style in glamorous floor length, off the shoulder gowns.

We think she’d love our brand new boyfriend jeans for a chic relaxed look.

Shakira

Another stylish celebrity mum to watch this season is Columbian songstress Shakira! One of the most successful women in pop, Shakira and her footballer husband Gerard Pique are expecting their second baby – a little brother or sister for their toddler Milan. Shakira is a world renowned performer and philanthropist, and is recognised the world over for her inimitable sense of style – rock n roll with a latin boho twist and always glamorous!

We’d love to see her rock a pair of our skinny maternity jeans, and think she’d look fabulous in our white boho chic maternity top!

Also expecting are:

Eva Mendez
Dawn O’Porter
Martine McCutcheon
Kourtney Kardashian
Charlotte Hawkins
Mila Kunis
Scarlet Johansson
Kristen Bell
Zoe Saldana
Rachel Bilson

(to name but a few!)

For more celebrity baby news check out celebritybabyscoop.com

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10 Pregnancy Perks You’ll Miss Once Your Baby is Born

Towards the end of your pregnancy, it’s only natural to get a little restless. You’ve waited almost 9 months to meet your little bundle of joy, and now the big day can’t come soon enough!

But however excited you are to meet the little one, be careful not to wish away this special time! Today we’re rounding up all the fabulous little things about being pregnant that you may not realize you’ll miss until it’s over.

Here’s a list of our top ten perks of being pregnant:

1) Having a Secret

Nothing beats having a juicy secret – and as secrets go, a baby is a biggie! Many couples choose to keep their pregnancies a secret to begin with; then later on you can tease friends and family by keeping them guessing about the gender!

2) Smiles From Total Strangers

As soon as your pregnancy begins to show, you may find that people become very friendly all of a sudden! Strangers will start to smile at you on the street, other mothers may give you knowing looks, and people will start to give up their seats for you. Smile back and enjoy it – you’re spreading joy!

3) Guilt-Free Naps

As you may be all too aware, growing a baby takes a lot out of a girl! During pregnancy, catching 40 winks during the day is not just allowed, but practically prescribed! Take advantage of a sneaky guilt-free nap whenever and wherever the mood takes you and stock up on sleep while you can!

Check out Missy Lanning and Mama Natural‘s top ten

4) Eating for Two

This may well be the only time in your life when putting on weight is the goal – so enjoy that extra chocolate brownie – you deserve it! What to Expect recommend that you get an extra 300 calories per day during the first trimester, an extra 350 per day through the second and a completely decadent 500 extra calories per day through your third trimester. So go ahead and indulge those pregnancy cravings – you’re growing a little person!

5) Stylish Maternity Clothes

No restrictive waistbands or nasty harsh fabrics here! Good quality maternity clothes are specifically designed to be gentle against sensitive skin; so they will be some of the softest, most comfortable clothes you will ever have the pleasure to wear. But that doesn’t mean you’ll be compromising on style – At Seraphine all of our maternity clothes are designed with a focus on fashion, so that you can continue to work your signature style throughout pregnancy.

6) Being the Center of Attention

Everyone knows that being pregnant makes you just a little bit special! Suddenly you are the center of attention and everyone wants to know how you’re feeling, carry your bags and offer you a seat. Make the most of all the love and attention now, because we all know who’s going to be hogging the limelight once baby arrives!

7) Pregnancy Brain

You probably won’t miss those days when you run out of the house without your handbag, forget where you parked your car and end up missing appointments left, right and centre…. But you may well miss being able to blame these little scatter-brained instances on being pregnant!

8) Shopping

So many adorable baby things to buy and so little time! Whether you’re kitting out the nursery, deliberating over buggies, going gooey over teeny tiny baby booties or treating yourself to a stylish new pair of Seraphine maternity jeans; relax and enjoy the retail therapy.

9) Beauty Bonus

All those extra hormones racing around your body may have you in tears for no apparent reason, but they do have their up-sides. Your hair may be thicker and a little more lustrous than usual, or you may notice that your skin begins to glow, and you will almost certainly notice a little extra va-va-voom in the bra department! Just a few little beauty perks to expect while you’re expecting.

10) Taking Part in the Miracle of Life

It may sound cheesy, but your pregnancy is incredibly special. You are creating a whole new little person and bringing them into the world! This is something that not everybody gets to do in their lives, and it’s an experience to cherish.

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Introducing our New Battersea Maternity Store on Northcote Road

Here at Seraphine we are delighted to announce the opening of our brand new maternity boutique on Northcote Road in Battersea!

The new addition to the Seraphine family joins our glamorous flagship store in Kensington and our popular central London location on Marylebone High Street, bringing a hotly anticipated Seraphine presence to South London.

Our new location at number 102 Northcote Road couldn’t be more perfect. The new maternity store slots right in amongst beautiful independent toy shops and baby wear boutiques, and just a few shops over from high end children’s fashion retailer Petit Bateau. This is the perfect destination for a spot of relaxing pre-baby retail therapy!

This thriving market high street is the most stylish shopping hub south of the river, so while you’re in the area, why not make a day of it! Northcote Road is home to a friendly community of young families, as well as a diverse range of boutiques selling everything from aromatherapy treats at Neal’s Yard to gourmet honey at the Hive Honey Shop. And at the fabulous open air market, which runs Monday to Saturday, you can find the freshest fruit and vegetables along with stunning cut flowers, ceramics and vintage accessories! And as if that wasn’t enough, the street also offers a huge indoor antiques market that sprawls over two packed floors!

Once you’ve shopped till you’ve dropped, there are plenty of coffee shops, restaurants and bars around, so you can continue to enjoy the relaxed and friendly vibe of this fabulous shopping street, reviewing your brand new maternity purchases over a delicious artisan coffee.

The new Battersea boutique is glamorously appointed with our signature high end finish, including quality French parquet flooring, sleek purple accenting and a beautiful crystal chandelier.

Come in and explore a hand selected range of our most popular Seraphine maternity clothes – offering everything you’ll need for a stylish nine months. Whether you are looking for smart shift maternity dresses for the office, practical nursing tops, or the perfect pair of figure flattering maternity jeans, you are sure to find something that will leave you looking and feeling fantastic!

Pay us a visit soon and our team of friendly maternity advisers, headed up by store manager Valeria, will be on hand to answer your questions and to offer tips on fit and styling.

We are so pleased to become a part of this wonderful family-friendly community, and can’t wait to welcome you in store soon!

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Accessorise: Style Your Summer Essentials for the new season

It’s that time of year again ladies – summer is drawing to a close and it’s time to start thinking about September style and autumn fashion. But don’t start ditching those maxi skirts and mini shorts just yet! With a little imagination and some clever accessorising, some of your staple summer styles will transition beautifully for the new season.

The Maxi Skirt

The maternity maxi skirt is a prime example: Flattering, comfortable and incredibly easy to wear, it’s a summer pregnancy must-have. Conjuring up chic bohemian vibes, the maxi skirt works just as well styled as a cool urban look for a fashionable autumn outing . Simply switch the sandals for a cute pair of ankle boots and add a chic maternity jumper or jacket with a stylish printed scarf to transform the look!

Get the Look:

White Maternity Maxi Skirt
Knitted Breastfeeding Top
Leopard Print Scarf

The Denim Shorts

Transitioning your mini denim maternity shorts into the new season is simple! Swap the sandals and t-shirts for a pair of opaque black tights, boots and a cosy maternity jumper or blazer for a cute, casual look that will keep out the cold. This easy outfit can be worn casual, or you could switch up the style with a sparkly top & heels to transform it for a glamorous evening out!

Get the Look:

Mini Denim Maternity Shorts
Black Super Stretch Maternity Blazer
Black Maternity Tights

The White Dress

Whoever said that white was an exclusively summery shade? That gorgeous lacey white maternity dress you’ve been rocking all summer… try toughening it up for the new season with a pair of black tights, boots and a jacket in denim or black leather, then as the season goes on, you can add a stylish scarf to combat the cold.

Get the Look:

Ivory Lace Maternity Dress
Black Maternity Tights

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Get Creative – Celebrate Pregnancy in Art, Fashion, Movement & Music

Your nine months of pregnancy is a totally unique and special time in your life – your creative body is achieving something utterly remarkable, and you are playing a part in the miracle of life! It’s mind boggling when you stop to think about what is actually happening – so enjoy it, celebrate it and capture the moment in the best way you know how!

Get inspired and celebrate your creative body in art, fashion, movement & music:

Art

One of the most popular ways of capturing those beautiful new curves is to organise a pregnancy photo shoot. Check out our photo-tastic Pinterest board for some ideas and inspiration for your own – however you decide to go about it, you’ll come away with some beautiful images to keep for years to come.

Or if you’re looking for a more unusual option, why not explore the weird and wonderful world of Belly casting – creating a plaster cast replica of your baby bump as a cool art project, and a physical reminder of the changes your amazing body went through.

Dance & Movement

Staying active throughout your nine months is great for you and for baby, and dance can be a wonderful way of staying in tune with your body at a time when it’s easy to feel out of control. Stunning Dutch super model Doutzen Kroes enjoyed ballet classes throughout her pregnancy and found that her Seraphine maternity leggings were perfect for dancing in!

And just check out this inspiring acrobatic mama who carried on with her trapeze training until she hit the 39 week mark!

Fashion

Having fun with fashion is a fantastic way to celebrate your blossoming body every single day. It’s a simple thing, but taking the time to put together outfits that flaunt & flatter your shape will provide a welcome lift to your day. Beautiful maternity lingerie is a great place to start for an instant confidence boost, then try a form fitting style in a fun pattern that emphasises your empire waist line – our brand new Polka Dot Asymmetric Twist Dress is perfect! Finish off the look with your favourite accessories, then get out there and strut your stuff!

Writing

If you’re more of a literary type, writing about your experience of pregnancy can be incredibly therapeutic. You could keep a pregnancy journal and document your thoughts, feelings and hopes for baby’s future as well as keeping a record of pregnancy mile stones like the first scan and the first time you feel baby kick.

Or if you’re feeling particularly inspired, you could even pen a pregnancy poem like this empowering piece recently shared by one of our Seraphine mummies:

Music

If you or your partner are blessed with a musical streak, writing a song to celebrate the new life you’re creating together could be a really wonderful thing to do. Back in March Tom and Giovanna Fletcher welcomed their son Buzz, and celebrated his arrival by recording an original song penned by the proud new daddy (who, when he isn’t on nappy changing duty, is the lead vocalist and guitarist of McFly)!

Watch the video & spot the Seraphine nursing top at the end!

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Celebrity Stylist Kimberly Lavey’s 6 Top Tips for Styling Your Bump

Kimberly Lavey is a freelance Online Fashion Editor and Celebrity Stylist working on Strictly Come Dancing. She spends her days dressing stars such as Tess Daly, Claudia Winkleman, and Dame Kelly Holmes, styling commercial shoots for the likes of L’Oreal, and writing/ editing for online publications such as InStyle, LOOK, and Marie Claire amongst others… Follow her on Twitter @Stylistatlarge

It’s hard to believe that I have just reached the 16 week mark of my first pregnancy. It feels like an eternity ago that my husband and I first found out our exciting news and now hitting my second trimester, the reality that a baby will arrive in less than 6 months is finally starting to set in! However, with all the nervousness there is of course excitement, coupled with worry, raging hormones, fatigue, headaches, mood swings and nausea; just a few of the early symptoms which, so I’ve been told, are perfectly normal.

Due to my miniature size (I’m 5’ 1”) I showed super early and now have quite a rotund tummy when other expectant mothers’ belly’s still appear to be flat. But there is of course a silver lining: With my insider fashion knowledge I am aware of what will work for my body shape and others’, so here are my top tips for surviving early pregnancy with a telling bump…

1) Picking the Perfect Underwear

Just as my body is expanding, so too is my wardrobe; gone is the sexy underwear and in are the super comfy pants! Just remember that throughout pregnancy it is imperative to make sure you get measured regularly as your bust and derriere will (sorry to say) widen during this period of time, and having correct underwear will be key to feeling snug in any outfit.

2) Maternity Jeans

You will also need a pair of perfect go-to maternity jeans or leggings that help keep you comfortable all day when shopping or spending time friends: this also includes casual Friday’s at work and especially on long drives during a mid-summer break.

3) Managing your Shape and Bump

I love maxi dresses, which are lightweight and show off your expanding tum perfectly and are flattering on all shapes and sizes. You can also try swing style tops in A-line shapes and elasticated dresses which nip you in at the empire waist. But of course don’t be afraid to show your bump off by wearing form fitting dresses, tunics and work wear.

4) Cover Up in a Kimono This season the style du jour that all the celebs are adorning is the kimono – therefore choose a colourful print to wear with a skinny belt, jeans and heels if dressing up at night or throw on over a dress or shorts for hot summer days.

5) Dressing for an Occasion

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Just as pregnant model Ashleigh Good hit the runway for couture week in July (you can thank Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel) you too can emulate the perfect maternity look with a range of luxe dresses for less. Let your pièce de résistance be a jewel coloured gown (ruby red is set to be on-trend for AW14) which will help get you noticed in a sea of LBD’s this coming winter.

6) Look After the Skin You’re in

Last but definitely not least is to treat yourself to a nourishing body butter or oil such as Elemis Japanese Camellia Body Oil (Victoria Beckham swears by it; £29.50 for 100ml), Clarins Tonic Body Treatment Oil (£39 for 100ml) and of course Bio Oil (from £5.99 for 60ml); they may be pricey but are 100% natural and will help firm and tone the elasticity of your skin and prevent stretch marks from appearing.

My final piece of advice for any worrying mums-to-be (just like me) is to purchase Heidi Murkoff’s best selling book “What to expect when you’re expecting”. Jam packed with helpful hints and tips, plus week by week analysis of baby growth, an A-Z index which covers every scenario plus parent-to-be tips, how to cope post-pregnancy and a section for dads – it really has been my baby bible and worth a read at any stage of pregnancy.

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Twins & Celebrity Babies: Double the trouble, triple the fun!

We want to talk about Twins. The arrival of a new baby in the family is always an incredibly special time, so just imagine what it’s like to have two, three or even more at once – we’re thinking double the trouble, triple the fun!

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With one in every 65 pregnancies resulting in a multiple birth, twins and triplets are on the rise right now, and the celebs – as always – are on top of the trend! Both Beyoncé & Jay Z and Amal & George Clooney are getting set to welcome twins this year, joining the already glamorous list of celebrity parents with twins including Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Jessica Parker, Julia Roberts and Angelina Jolie to name but a few…

And of course a fair few of these stylish celebrity twin mamas have rocked Seraphine maternity clothes! ‘Devious Maids’ star Dania Ramirez chose one of our silk maternity dresses for her baby shower back when she was expecting her non-identical twins John and Gaia.

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Stunning Spanish actress Elsa Pataky was a big fan of Seraphine knitwear while she was expecting her fraternal twin boys Tristan and Sacha. We love this picture of her husband, Thor actor Chris Hemsworth playing super heroes with his boys!

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Holly Branson, the daughter of entrepreneur extraordinaire Richard Branson, is mama to twins Etta and Artie. She wore plenty of Seraphine maternity clothes throughout her pregnancy, and loved our Faux Leather Panel Maternity Leggings so much that she continued wearing them after the babies were born.

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If you are a mama expecting multiples, you may find that your bump begins to show earlier than your friends expecting singletons – sometimes as early as 10 weeks, so finding maternity clothes quickly becomes a priority! Shopping for maternity clothes online is an ideal option if you’re still suffering with first trimester queasiness, and here at Seraphine we offer free returns on all UK orders!

One thing that all mamas of multiples agree on is that though twins mean a double work load, they also mean double the fun. There’s nothing like watching your twins’ bond strengthen as they grow. They’ll learn to play together, enjoying each other’s company, sharing toys, and even working together to get around mummy & daddy!

You also get to be a part of hilarious moments like this!

To all the expectant multiple mums out there, we salute you, and wish you the best of luck for your coming adventures!

Breastfeeding Just Got Glamorous: Celeb Mums are Proud to Nurse in Public

Next week is World Breastfeeding Week and we are starting celebrations early!

There are few things more natural and beautiful than a mother breastfeeding her baby. It’s healthy for both mum and babe, it’s environmentally friendly, cost effective and convenient, and yet for some, the subject is still considered taboo. This week we’re celebrating the brave celebrity mamas breaking those taboos!

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Get Eva Amurri Martino’s Look: Striped Nursing Top

Here at Seraphine we support your right to breastfeed whenever and wherever baby decides is best. But unfortunately there are still some strange social stigmas surrounding the process, which leave some mothers reluctant to leave the house without a breastfeeding cover. But World Breastfeeding Week, which kicks off on Tuesday, provides the perfect opportunity for women around the world to unite to change the negative perceptions and break those misplaced taboos!

Watch the Video: Celebs Talk about Breastfeeding

In recent years, breastfeeding has gained a glamorous new status as more and more mums in the public eye, like the stylish celebs in the video above, open up about their experience. Some of the world’s most stylish celebrity mums including Gwen Stefani, Miranda Kerr, Gisele Bundchen, Eva Amurri Martino and Natalia Vodianova to name but a few, have taken to social media to share their own stunning breastfeeding pictures, adding their voices to the rolling wave of positive energy surrounding your right to breastfeed.

Back in 2014 Actress Olivia Wilde took the internet by storm with her stunning breastfeeding photo shoot for Glamour Magazine. The shoot was set in a retro style diner, and showed the new mum looking gorgeous in a designer dress as she proudly breastfed her baby son Otis.

Otis ordered milkshakes. Luckily I had some on me. Then he peed on my dress. Good kid. #boobfood #whennaturecalls pic.twitter.com/YC9OcJuRod

— olivia wilde (@oliviawilde) August 5, 2014

The images portray Olivia as a multifaceted woman in her new role as a mother. She told Glamour: “Breastfeeding is the most natural thing…. You can be someone who is at once maternal and professional and sexy and self-possessed. [But] I mean, I certainly don’t really look like that when I’m [typically] breast-feeding. And there’s usually a diaper involved.”

The fashion industry has always loved to push the boundaries and break taboos, and with this wave of glamorous breastfeeding imagery in the media, it’s fantastic to see them leading the way towards normalising this most natural of mother child bonds.

Watch the video for a little nursing style inspiration.

Here at Seraphine we are passionate believers that breastfeeding should not hold you back! And that is why we have created our beautiful range of fashion forward nursing clothes, to help you feel like your regular stylish self while feeding your baby. All of our nursing styles are designed with discreet opening systems such as poppers, zips, secret layers and integrated covers to help make nursing quick, simple and discreet, but that’s just the starting point as far as we’re concerned. Our gorgeous range of nursing bras are made in pretty lacy styles to help you feel feminine and sexy, and our stylish nursing tops, jumpers and dresses offer fabulous outfit options for any occasion.

But of course bottle-feeding is great too!

This funny video breaks breast vs bottle taboos left, right & center

In the end it all comes down to what feels right for you and your baby. We hope that you feel inspired by these beautiful breastfeeding images, and feel happy and confident to feed your baby in style this summer!