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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.

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