Category: Health & Beauty

Pregnancy Glow: Beauty Tips for Radiant Skin, Glossy Hair and a Gleaming Smile

Glow like a goddess through your pregnancy with these simple hints and tips for radiant skin, glossy hair and gleaming white teeth! We’ve all heard of that radiant pregnancy glow that appears during your nine months… the one that will have friends and family commenting on how fantastic you look. So why not give your natural glow a little boost with these simple pregnancy-safe tips:

 

Radiant Skin

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There are no shock revelations or secret shortcuts here (well maybe just one….). The best way to ensure radiant skin fit for a goddess, is to lead an equally saintly lifestyle. That means drinking plenty of water and eating good anti-oxidant rich foods like grapefruit, watermelon and broccoli to flush out toxins.

When it comes to your skincare routine, every goddess is different, so all we can really advise is that you find a regime that works for you and stick to it. You may find that your skin becomes more sensitive during pregnancy, so it’s probably best to steer clear of heavy duty products, opting for the gentler ones instead.

 

Quick Fix

If your pregnancy glow is in need of an instant radiance boost, try sucking on an ice cube! This will boost circulation to your face and provide an instantly plumper, rosier complexion. Works like a charm!

 

Glossy Hair

For glossy, goddess-worthy locks, it’s all about keeping things cool. It’s no secret that heat is damaging to your hair, so a quick cool rinse at the end of a shower, or finishing off your blow dry with the cool shot setting on your hair dryer could make the world of difference!

 

Top Tip

Did you know that different hair colours behave differently? Lighter hair is more porous, and will be more prone to build-up, so blondes are at their glossiest when their hair is freshly washed. Whereas those with darker hair are at their best with well-conditioned second-day hair! Learn how your hair behaves and you’ll be able to wash wisely for your next big party.

 

Gleaming Smile

Aside from the obvious (brush twice a day and don’t forget to floss), a great way of keeping your teeth pearly white is to eat plenty of crunchy fruit and veg like apples, celery, broccoli and carrots. Sounds like some crunchy crudités and hummus is in order!

 

Let Your Pregnancy Glow Sparkle & Shine

Of course once you’ve achieved your goddess-like pregnancy glow, there’s no better way to show it off than in some stunning new maternity clothes! Choose the styles that make you feel like the most shiny and fabulous version of yourself. Whether that means rocking a Grecian style maternity dress, strutting your stuff in the perfect pair of maternity jeans, or pulling out all the stops in a glamorous LUXE maternity evening gown!

Look after your pregnancy glow & have fun with fashion this season mamas!

 

Nail It! Meet our Top 5 Nail Trends Hot off the Spring Catwalks

We don’t know about you, but here at Seraphine we can’t wait for spring! The days are definitely getting lighter and longer, and we’ve even spotted a few intrepid flowers springing up about the place. But as much as we’d like to, it’s still a little chilly to switch our winter coats out for a lighter option. So while we wait for spring to get into full swing, we’re tiding ourselves over by trying out the latest nail trends fresh from the SS16 catwalks.

Here are our top 5 trends to try this season:

 

1) French Tips 2.0

You could certainly be forgiven for thinking that French tips were a thing of the past – we all sure did! But this season saw some fabulous new takes on the classic style. We saw French tips in unexpectedly vibrant shades like bright green at Monique L’huillier and burnt orange at Veronica Beard – perfect for warmer weather. And Tibi combined the French tips, negative space and bright colour trends to create modern interrupted tips.

Work it with: The Triple Stripe Maternity & Nursing Top

 

2) Check it Out

Another big bold trend to look out for this season is checks. Opening Ceremony nailed this look, offering bright primary colour checks on some models, along with classic black and white on others. While at the Brooks Brothers by Zac Posen show, they took a more subtle approach with a paired down plaid effect.

Work it with: Little Black Maternity Dress

 

3) Get in Line

Sticking with the geometric theme, stripes were all the rage this season. From elegant asymmetric lines in chic black & white at Marissa Webb, to sleek gold foil strips on rich chocolate brown at Phillip Lim, it seems anything goes when it comes to stripes this season! We love this trend – it’s super wearable, and easily adaptable to match any outfit.

Work it with: Nautical Maternity Maxi Dress

 

4) Ultra-feminine

If you’re aiming for a more feminine aesthetic this spring, you’ll be pleased to know there are plenty of options to choose from. We love the soft ombre effect nails at Suno and Rebecca Minkoff. And if Erin Fetherston’s stunning nude floral nails with exquisite pearl detailing aren’t the ideal bridal style, we don’t know what is!

Work it with: Pink Gingham Cotton Maternity Dress

 

5) All that Glitters

And for something a little bit special, why not add a touch of glitter! There are plenty of ways to add a touch of sparkle to your style this season – we love Kenzo’s textured gold foil and Chanel’s high-shine liquid chrome look. Or for a subtler approach, we saw discreet glitter at Delpozo and subtle gold leaf sparkles at Alice & Olivia.

Work it with: Stretch Denim Maternity Jumpsuit

 

Whichever trend you try this season, make sure to nail your style with the latest Seraphine maternity clothes!

 

 

Seraphine’s Top 5 Spring Makeup Trends for 2016

The start of a new season is the perfect time to shake up your makeup routine with a few fresh new looks – why not get a head start today! Colour is the big story this spring – after season upon season of “no-makeup makeup” it’s seems that we can finally start busting out a bold red lip or electric blue liner again! Read on to discover our picks of the top 5 makeup trends to try this SS16…

 

 

Always a failsafe option, the classic red lip united makeup artists across the board this season in a specific shade of candy apple red. Seen all over the runways from Jason Wu to DKNY and Oscar de la Renta; the precision applied bold red lip is the perfect partner for a little black maternity dress, and the ultimate way to bring a little extra oomph to any outfit.

 

 

From tiny turquoise touches in the corners at Philip Lim, to iridescent butterfly effects at Diane Von Furstenberg and full on powder blue bandit masks at Chanel; designers & makeup artists couldn’t get enough of bold blue eye shadows and liners. There are no rules here – choose your shade, then go as big & bright or as soft & subtle as you like! This look is perfect for pairing with some of our stylish blue maternity dresses.

 

 

 

There are more ways than one to be pretty in pink this season! Usually reserved for the lips and cheeks, this season saw several makeup artists adding a pop of pink to the eyes. From peachy coral shades at Dior and Erdem to bright candy pink at Giamba, done right this trend can be ultra- soft and feminine – just like our Blush Pleated Maternity Skirt or our Pink Gingham Cotton Maternity Dress.

 

 

An unexpected twist on the spring summer catwalks this year was a moody injection of dark, rich lipsticks. We love the berry ombre lip stain at Burberry, the high shine dark gloss at Givenchy, and at Miu Miu we saw a dramatic look with berry liner fading into a dark purple shade. Work the trend with minimal eye makeup for a really striking style.

 

 

 

Designers and makeup artists had some serious fun with sparkles this season, and everybody had their own take on the look. We saw subtle fairy dust shimmers across the lids at Delpozo, major swathes of glitter at Creatures of the Wind, and Kate Spade models sported an understated streak of silver just above the lash line. A touch of sparkle is the perfect way to glam up your outfit for the evening – rock the look with our Premium Stretch Denim Maternity Jumpsuit and a glamorous beaded belt.

 

 

 

New Year’s Resolutions for Mums: Super Foods & Maternity Fashion

Making New Year’s Resolutions can be the perfect opportunity to shake things up, and blow away the cobwebs of last year’s routine. With a baby on the way, this year’s list is bound to look a little different – after all, you’ve already cut out alcohol and you certainly won’t be wanting to lose any weight! So what are the best New Year’s Resolutions for mums? Whether it’s keeping fit, making sure you get your full 5 a day, or even just prioritising your beauty sleep, here are a few of our favourites…

 

Exercise ideas for pregnancy

A little gentle exercise is a great way to boost your mood and keep fit through pregnancy. Staying active through your trimesters can help to ease labour and can even make slimming down after baby a little easier. We’ve turned to a few of our favourite celebrity mums & mums-to-be for a little inspiration and motivation for getting moving through your nine months.

 

Top 5 pregnancy superfoods

Pregnancy super foods

 

When it comes to the healthiest foods to eat through pregnancy, getting the right vitamins and minerals becomes a top priority. Folate, fibre and iron are the holy trinity of pregnancy minerals, but there’s a whole host of other vitamins to consider too! Working healthy eating into your New Year’s Resolutions List is a great idea; here are 5 of the more unexpected pregnancy super foods…

 

1) Figs – fibre, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, vitamin K

Just 1 serving of figs contains a whopping 5 grams of fibre and a quarter of your daily calcium requirement – not to mention all the other wonderful nutrients that come along with it! Try keeping fresh juicy figs in the fruit bowl or add some dried figs into a bag of trail mix.

 

2) Chives – folate, iron, fibre, vitamin C, vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium

Folate is the most important nutrient for your baby’s development – especially in the first trimester. Mix a handful of fresh chopped chives into soups or dips, or sprinkle on top of salads or creamy mashed potatoes for an instant vitamin boost.

 

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3) Leeks – folate, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin K, iron

Leeks are the vegetable equivalent of a turbo-charged multi-vitamin power up. They are a fantastic non-dairy source of calcium – essential for baby’s healthy bone development, and one serving contains almost 60 micrograms of folate. These unassuming veggies are perfect in stews – throw in some shitake mushrooms and fresh chopped ginger for the ultimate morning sickness buster.

 

4) Fresh Basil – protein, vitamin E, riboflavin, iron, calcium, folate

Fresh basil is jam-packed with iron to keep your energy levels up, calcium for strong bones and teeth, and that all important folate to help with baby’s healthy development. So it’s a good thing that this aromatic herb is so darn delicious! Why not treat yourself to a fresh Caprese salad; alternating slices of ripe tomato, creamy buffalo mozzarella and fresh whole basil leaves, topping off with a healthy glug of olive oil and just a sprinkling of sea salt.

 

5) Molasses – magnesium manganese, vitamin B6, potassium

Magnesium found in sweet, sticky molasses (or black treacle) is essential for baby’s healthy bone development, and getting the proper amount of vitamin B6 and potassium may help to balance out your water retention, hopefully shrinking down those swollen ankles! Try stirring a spoonful of molasses into oatmeal or ginger tea as a vitamin-rich sweetener.

 

Stylish New Maternity Clothes

Seraphine maternity clothes - new year new you

 

 

When you know that you look good, you feel good, you smile more and you become instantly more confident. Your new pregnancy curves provide the perfect opportunity to have a little fun with your fashion choices. Even something as simple as choosing a few stylish new maternity dresses or a flattering pair of pregnancy jeans can provide a huge boost to your confidence. If you’re working on becoming a brand new you this New Year, why not treat yourself to a few stylish new additions to your maternity fashion repertoire from the Seraphine Sale…

 

Wishing you all the best for a happy, healthy New Year!

 

 

Nearly Nude Nails – Meet Autumn’s Hottest Manicure Trend

After a summer of nail art fads which seemed to get progressively crazier as the season wore on (mermaid nails? bubble nails? aquarium nails???) we’re pleased to report that the latest big thing takes a rather more classy approach.

Mamas, allow us to introduce the naked manicure! In neutral shades of light pink, camel and apricot, this trend is all about showing off healthy, natural looking nails.

 

 

But nude nails don’t have to be boring! We’ve taken inspiration from the AW15 catwalks to bring you our top 3 ways to work the trend & the perfect maternity dresses to match:

 

 1) Subtle Sparkles

 

From dots of bronze sparkle at Jenny Packham to a thin stripe of gold glitter at Delpozo and a chic cross detail just for the ring finger at Erin Fetherston, designers found clever ways to enhance the natural beauty of the nails with just a little touch of glitter. We love this look – it’s the perfect way to work the trend without giving up your glitz!

Work it with: Gold Sequin Maternity Dress

 

 2) Negative Space

 

Another way to make the nude nail trend your own is to experiment with negative space. Tibi put a new twist on the classic French manicure creating stylishly angled white tips, and we love the subtle window pane style at Suno – just a few simple white lines against an all-natural base coat.

Work it with: Knitted A Line Maternity Dress 

 

 3) Pop of Colour

 

And finally, if totally nude nails just aren’t your style, why not try livening up the look with a splash of colour. We love the blue applique squares at Cushnie et Ochs, and the vibrant red and orange outlines at Tracy Reese set off the nude base perfectly.

 

Michelle Saunders, the lead manicurist at Rebecca Minkoff shared the secret of her AW15 runway look. She applied a base coat of Essie’s Mademoiselle, then layered shades of Berry Naughty & Midnight Cami in chevrons at the tip. She said:

“This is one of the easiest manicures you can do on yourself… The brush does all the work for you. The width of the stripe is the width of the brush – you’re doing a little X at the top of your nails with the red, then you follow the exact same pattern with the blue.”

Work it with: Printed Twist Maternity Dress

 

 

Shake up your Makeup: The Hottest New Trends for AW15

September is here mamas! And with the new season trends gaining momentum, now is the perfect time for a makeup bag overhaul. Take a tip from the catwalks this autumn, and try out the latest makeup trends…

 

 

After a few seasons of “no makeup” makeup taking centre stage, we are pleased to report the triumphant return of the statement lip! This season saw pillar box reds at Monique Lhuillier, luxe berry shades at Dolce & Gabbana and even vampiric blacks at Emanuel Ungaro – work the trend if you dare!

 

Wear it with: Black Maternity Shift Dress

 

 

This season’s blusher is all about the flush! Save strong contouring for later; right now the idea is to create a naturally glowing look as if you’ve just come in from the cold after a brisk wintery walk. As seen on the runway at Kate Spade, placement is key with this look – dust the apples of your cheeks, and bring the shade down to create the perfect instant flush.

 

Wear it with: Almond Cable Knit Cape Maternity Jumper

 

 

Designers and makeup artists took eyeliner to a whole new level this autumn! From the spikey scribbled look at Fendi to slept-in smudges at Monique Lhuillier and floating liner at Rochas, this is the season to experiment with your liquid liner.

 

Wear it with: Monochrome Faux Wrap Maternity Dress

 

 

With autumn setting in, glamorous metallics are making a comeback. Start the season with some soft bronze eye shadow as seen at many a catwalk show. Then as winter approaches, you can up the ante with a dusting of glitter, or even sequins and crystals to make a statement for the party season. We can’t get over the gold sequins at Temperley London or the dewdrop glitter lashes at Carolina Herrera.

 

Wear it with: Sparkle Tweed Maternity Jacket

 

 

Win a Relaxing Pregnancy Massage with Home Spa London

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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!

 

 

The Hottest Hair Trends for SS15 & Maternity Clothes to Match

Spring cleaning isn’t just about dusting the top shelves & turning the mattresses you know… Spring is the perfect time to spruce up your look with some gorgeous new season maternity clothes, some fresh new makeup styles & even a brand new do!

Here’s our roundup of the hottest new hair trends to try for SS15 and some fabulous maternity styles to match.

 

The Long Bob

The style sensation sweeping Hollywood right now is the long bob aka: “the lob”. Everyone from Jessica Alba to Nicole Kidman & Orange is the New Black star Taylor Schilling are opting for the chop this spring – and we are loving their new looks. The lob is a versatile style that puts your hair at a gorgeous shoulder length, which is easy, manageable & incredibly versatile. You get all the benefit of having a choppy shorter style, with the added bonus that you can still tie it back – perfect for a new mum!

Channel Jessica Alba’s style & rock your lob with her favourite Seraphine Grey Maternity Jeans, and finish the look with our White Flutter Sleeve Maternity Blouse.

 

The Pixie Crop

Another hairstyle making waves this spring is the pixie cut. Actress & Model Lily Collins and international super model Tyra Banks both debuted sexy new pixie cuts this season, and while new mama & model Coco Rocha is currently sporting a stylish long bob, she has spent the past few years rocking a pixie cut. A short pixie crop is a super cute & sexy look which, when done right can look spectacular. And of course the major bonus that comes with this do: you wouldn’t believe how quick it is to wash, dry & style!

When it comes to your maternity clothes you can take your pixie crop in one of two directions: Either embrace the sexy tomboy look with Ripped Maternity Jeans and a chic top, or juxtapose your androgynous hair with an ultra feminine style like our White Lace Maternity Dress.

 

Pastel Shades

The last style on our list is a little bit wacky, but it’s a trend that’s gaining serious traction this season – it’s all about the pastel shades! A whole host of celebrity mums have taken the plunge this spring, and dyed their hair all kinds of colours. Hilary Duff is channelling her inner mermaid with long aqua locks, Kim Kardashian debuted a new ice blonde style for Paris fashion week (before promptly dying it back to her regular brunette – you can’t win them all!), while January Jones has opted for a more subtle approach, streaking her signature blonde locks with sugar pink highlights. Now we’re not suggesting you ought to be running out to dye your hair blue, but if you’re brave enough, a few stylish coloured highlights could be a fun way to welcome in the sunshine!

If you love Hilary’s aqua shade but don’t quite fancy it in your hair, why not work it into your maternity clothes with our Sage Polka Dot Maternity Dress or our Sea Breeze Mock Wrap Maternity Dress!

 

 

Say NO to Pregnancy Stretch Marks with Mama Mio – COMPETITION

It’s no secret: pregnancy can be tough on your skin. But with a little dedication, and the right tools in your cosmetics arsenal, you can minimise the damage, and in many cases avoid stretch marks altogether. So you can feel just as fabulous out of your maternity dresses as in them!

Read on for your chance to win a fabulous selection of skin firming Mama Mio products…

 

Why do we get stretch marks?

Stretch marks appear when your skin is put under pressure. During pregnancy you are growing faster than ever before and, just like your maternity dresses, your skin has to stretch to keep up. The problem is, that all of the essential fatty acids you need to sustain your skin’s elasticity are being hot-wired direct to your baby. And of course that’s where they should go, we’re glad to give them – but it means that your skin is going through its toughest ever challenge, while at its weakest point.

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What can we do to avoid them?

This is where Mama Mio comes in… They’ve developed a fantastic range of skin firming & elasticity increasing products designed specifically for mums during pregnancy, breastfeeding & afterwards, when you’re thinking about getting your body back to normal.

Prevention & protection is the name of the game; by applying those essential fatty acids omega 3, 6 and 9 directly to the skin, you can bypass the rest of your system, and feel the benefits exactly where you want them.

Mama Mio

Seraphine recommends:

For prevention try their Tummy Rub Oil or Tummy Rub Butter

For existing stretch marks opt for Good Bye Stretch Marks

To firm up boobs & stop sagging use the Pregnancy Boob Tube

For a post pregnancy tone up you’ll love Get Waisted

 

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Competition Time!

Here at Seraphine, we’ve teamed up with Mama Mio to give you the chance to win a fabulous selection of Mama Mio products!

One winner will be selected at random to win the Pregnancy Essentials Kit & the Fit Skin for Life Kit, and one runner up will receive the Pregnancy Starter Kit & the Fit Skin for Life Kit.

For your chance to win:

  • visit our Facebook page
  • Find the competition post
  • Like it
  • Leave a comment
  • Share the post on your timeline

*top tip* – your name goes in the hat twice if you share!

 

So what are you waiting for?… Best of luck mamas!

 

 

Skip the Salon with Seraphine Founder Cecile’s Essential DIY Styling Tools

As a busy working mum, I know that it’s not always easy to find time to devote to the salon. But I’ve found that with the right styling tools, you can achieve the same results in half the time at home! These are my everyday styling essentials:

 

A Great Hair Day

  1. When styling my hair, my first step is to wrap it up for 10 minutes in the Aquis Lisse Hair Turban – it’s a great hands-free way to dry your hair, which leaves you free for other things like putting on your makeup or sorting out the kids’ breakfast. It also reduces your drying time and minimises split ends.

 

  1. After 10 minutes in the turban, the Babyliss New Big Hair 50mm hot spinning brush cuts out the blow dry stage, turning towel dried hair into a smooth bouncy style in one easy step – I love it!

 

  1. And for days when you want a straight glossy look, the GHD Eclipse is the best set of straighteners I’ve tried – it gets gleaming results in next to no time.

 

 

Mani – Pedi

  1. I am a Shellac manicure convert – the high-shine chip-proof gel finish is perfect for a busy lifestyle. But these days it’s increasingly difficult to find the time to head to the salon. The Red Carpet Manicure Gel Polish Starter Kit allows you to achieve the same indestructible style in your own living room – I tend to do mine in the evenings after the kids are in bed.

 

  1. And for a quick DIY pedicure, the Emjoi Micro Pedi Foot Smoothing Device  is a great way to beautify your feet at home.

 

Fabulous Facial

  1. When there’s not enough time for a full spa facial, the Clarisonic Skin Cleansing System will achieve that same deep clean feeling every day at home in just 1 minute!

 

Wide Awake Eyes

  1. When my boys were young and sleep was scarce, I discovered the power of perfectly curled lashes. The Shu Uemura Eyelash Curlers open up your eyes, and help you to look wide awake (even if you don’t always feel it).

 

  1. Never underestimate the impact of beautifully groomed eyebrows! The Tweezerman Slant Tweezers make plucking and shaping a breeze.

 

 

Discover the Hottest New Makeup Trends To Try in 2015

The start of a new year is the perfect time to shake up your makeup, and 2015 is bringing plenty of exciting new trends to try! If you feel like you’re stuck in a makeup rut, check out our round up of the hottest new beauty looks, and the best ways to wear them through pregnancy.

 

Barely There

Nude makeup

This is the year to say no to caked-on heavy makeup, and to strip back your cosmetics bag to the bare necessities! The SS15 runways saw a huge shift towards minimal makeup styles with concealer-only looks at Proenza Schouler and completely makeup-free faces at Marc Jacobs! This trend is all about keeping things simple, and letting a glowing dewy complexion do the talking for you.

Wear it with:

Neon Pink Striped Cotton Nursing Top
Over Bump Ripped Skinny Maternity Jeans

 

Purple Haze

Purple makeup

Start wearing purple – This season keep an eye out for sultry shades of plum, lilac and mauve. As seen on the runways at big name shows including Derek Lam, Vera Wang and Matthew Williamson; these high fashion shades work best as a dramatic smokey eye with a paired back look to make eyes of any colour pop!

Wear it with:

Orchid Purple Knot Front Maternity Dress

 

Classic Red Lips

Red lips

Last year’s lipsticks were muted and minimal, which was nice for a change – but we are pleased to report that this season sees the return of the red lip! In every conceivable shade from soft berry to sultry scarlet and sunset crimson; red is the only way for SS15.

Wear it with:

Black Maternity Shift Dress

 

Flash of Colour

A flash of colour

The catwalks embraced the pop art makeup look for SS15 with bold flashes of colour across the eyes. As seen at Fendi, Dior and Peter Som; makeup artists created statement looks using strips of coloured leather, satin, stickers and even swipes of lipstick across the eyelids! Now we’re not suggesting that it’s a good idea to glue leather to your face, but a bit of experimentation with coloured eyeliners is sure to liven up your look this year!

Wear it with:

Aqua Contrast Trim Maternity Shift Dress

 

 

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New Year’s Resolutions: Keep Fit, Eat Well, Dress to Impress & be happy!

Have you made your New Year’s resolutions yet? The start of a new year is a brilliant opportunity to shake off last year’s bad habits and make a new start. Whether it’s joining the gym, eating more vegetables or learning a new skill; we can all make little changes for the better, and now is the perfect time to shake up your routine!

 

Keep Fit

A classic New Year’s resolution; keeping fit & healthy is very important during pregnancy. It can help ease labour and makes slimming down afterwards that much easier. We’ve turned to the stars for a little inspiration for getting active before, during and after pregnancy!

 

 

Eat Well

Eating better is one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions around; and when you’re pregnant, it becomes more important than ever to make sure you get all the right vitamins, minerals and nutrients to help your baby grow. One great way to get an extra boost of goodness into your day is to mix up a delicious pregnancy-friendly green smoothie! Tracy Russell, the founder of IncredibleSmoothies.com, recommends adding in:

Mango for folate

Cranberries for bladder health

Apple reduces baby’s risk of asthma & allergies

Ginger to fight nausea

Bananas for potassium & an energy boost

Though not necessarily all at once! Click here to read the full article and find delicious pregnancy-friendly recipes.

 

Be Happy

 New Year's Resolution

 

Dress to Impress

When you look good, you feel good, you smile more and you give out positive vibes everywhere you go. Something as simple as a sexy new maternity dress or a pair of fabulously flattering maternity jeans can boost your confidence and make all the difference to your every day outlook!

 

 

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