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8 Celebrity Mamas Reveal Their Top Beauty Secrets

Life in the limelight isn’t always easy… Pursued by paparazzi and photographed at every opportunity, celebrity mums need to know how to look on point. Here they reveal some of the top beauty tips that help them put their best face forward every day of the week.

 

Gwen Stefani beauty tips

 

Gwen, mum to three boys Kingston (9), Zuma (7) and Apollo (2) is rarely seen without her signature red lip. She reveals that the secret to her colour’s staying power is layering! For those days when you only have 5 minutes to do your face, a splash of bright lipstick is a great way to lift your look and boost your mood.

Get Gwen’s Look: Faux Leather Maternity Leggings

 

 

For mum of two Jessica Alba, beauty comes from within. Drinking plenty of water through the day flushes toxins out of your body, which helps to clear your skin and maintain your natural glow well beyond pregnancy. Jessica’s daughters Honor & Haven are 8 and 5 now, and she is looking as radiant as ever, so she must be doing something right!

Get Jessica’s Look: Grey Luxe Skinny Maternity Jeans

 

 

Stunning actress Kate Hudson is mum to two boys, Ryder (12) and Bingham (5) and believes the secret lies in the perfect eyebrows. Many of us can identify with the quest for beautiful brows – and whether you pluck, wax, thread, brush or fill your way to perfection, there’s no denying the impact it can have on your look. A good quality eyebrow kit is a great beauty investment.

Get Kate’s Look: Cropped Under Bump White Maternity Jeans

 

 

Stunning singer Sophie Ellis Bextor, who recently collaborated with us on our Just For Love charity t-shirt campaign, is mum to 4 boys; Sonny (12), Kit (7), Ray (4) & Jesse (5 months). And despite being surrounded by boys, she is a huge proponent of having fun and experimenting with makeup. Trying out a new makeup look can be the perfect beauty pick me up – just what you need if you’re stuck in a rut.

Get Sophie’s Look: The Love Tee

 

5. All Natural

“Whatever you put on your skin gets absorbed in your body. So for my skin care, I try to use everything that’s natural.” – Karolina Kurkova

For super model Karolina Kurkova, mum to 6 year old Tobin and 5 month old Noah, natural products are essential. She explains that she spends so much of her time wearing makeup for her job, that on her down time she likes to use only natural, chemical-free products. This is a great guideline for pregnancy, when your skin may be more sensitive than usual.

Get Karolina’s Look: Black Seamless Over Bump Maternity Leggings

 

 

A great pair of eyelash curlers is the key for Super Model & former Victoria’s Secret Angel Doutzen Kroes. With an international modelling career and two young children to keep her busy, the ability to create instantly wide awake eyes must really come in handy! If you’ve had one of those nights, taking a minute to curl your lashes before you put on your mascara will really open up your eyes.

Get Doutzen’s Look: White Maternity Maxi Skirt

 

7. Cream Eyeliner

 

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“My thing is eyeliner, where I make a wing with a cream liner and a brush instead of using liquid eyeliner, which I find kind of bleeds everywhere. This way it’s done, easy.” – Coco Rocha

Super model Coco Rocha, mum to one year old Ioni, has another tip for opening up tired eyes. Coco creates her signature winged cat eye look using cream eye liner rather than liquid. Applying cream eyeliner with a brush gives you plenty of control, and is a great middle ground between the bold lines of liquid eyeliner and soft smudgy kohl pencil.

Get Coco’s Look: Navy Polka Dot Silk Maternity Dress

 

8. Solid Skin Care

“Funnily enough it was my father who taught me from a young age to look after my skin. I never go to bed with my make-up on and have monthly triple oxygen facials.” – Katherine Jenkins

Classical singer and new mum Katherine Jenkins offers two great pieces of skin care advice. First; it’s a simple rule, which makes perfect sense – always remove makeup before bed. And second, if you can manage it, a monthly facial is a great way to ensure a radiant complexion. If you can’t make it to the spa, why not treat yourself to a relaxing face mask at home. Katherine welcomed her first daughter, Aaliyah in the summer and her glow is looking as lovely as ever.

Get Katherine’s Look: Lace Detail Wrap Maternity Gown

 

 

Amy Davidson & Ashley Jones: Baby Shower Beautiful in Seraphine

Last weekend The Bold & The Beautiful star Ashley Jones celebrated her baby shower, and not one, but two of the stunning mamas in attendance rocked Seraphine maternity dresses!

Ashley looked beautiful in blue wearing our Ruched Maternity Dress. And her best friend 8 Simple Rules star Amy Davidson, who welcomed her son Lennox Sawyer Lockwood last month, rocked her new mum style in our Graphic Maternity Dress, proving that Seraphine styles are perfect before, during and after pregnancy.

 

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Star of The Big Bang Theory Kaley Cuoco planned the safari themed shower, which took place at The Four Season’s Hotel in West Lake Village, attended by plenty of other famous faces including actress Haylie Duff and season 6 Bachelorette Ali Fedotowski.

 

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Seraphine is the brand of choice for glamorous Hollywood mums-to-be looking for stylish baby shower dresses. Amy Davidson celebrated her own baby shower back in February, looking simply radiant in our Chevron Print Maternity Dress.

 

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Amy’s on-screen sister Kaley Cuoco was also the talented party planner behind Amy’s nautical themed shower. It was attended by a similarly star studded crowd including Mean Girls star Lacey Chabert, who announced her own pregnancy not long after the shower.

 

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Amy was a Seraphine fan throughout her pregnancy, and often looked stunning in Seraphine maternity dresses. This is one of our favourite shots, which she shared on her Instagram account shortly before the birth of her baby.

 

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And now that she’s a new mama she’s kept up her Seraphine style, posing with gorgeous baby Lennox in our one of our maternity maxi dresses. Amy styled the dress with a pair of cute strappy sandals and sunglasses, rocking her new mum look.

 

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If you’re looking for the perfect maternity dresses for your baby shower, check out our selection online!

 

 

Seraphine Maternity: Discover The Full Story on the Virgin Podcast

Ever wanted to know a little more about the story behind your favourite maternity brand? Last week Seraphine maternity founder Cecile Reinaud talked to Dominic Frisby on Richard Branson’s Virgin Podcast. She opened up about how Seraphine went from a single boutique to revolutionising the maternity fashion industry, going on to become an internationally renowned brand, a celebrity favourite and the preferred maternity brand of the Duchess of Cambridge… all in just over a decade!

 

Listen online now

Seraphine on the Virgin podcast

 

 

From Demi Moore’s nude Vanity Fair cover shot to the rise of the yummy mummy; from inspiration at the royal wedding to dressing the Duchess of Cambridge. Cecile charts Seraphine’s growth against changing attitudes towards pregnancy and maternity fashion, and the astronomic rise of online shopping.

 

Cecile Reinaud on the Fast Track 100 list

 

 

Of course this isn’t the first time that Seraphine Maternity has been recognised by Richard Branson & the Virgin Group. In 2014 we were named the ‘Ones to Watch‘ on his Sunday Times Fast Track 100 list alongside other rapidly growing British brands. And in 2015, Richard’s Branson’s daughter Holly Andrewes was a huge Seraphine fan while expecting her twins Etta & Artie.

 

Seraphine Founder Cecile Reinaud and Holly Branson

 

 

 

Listen online now for the full Seraphine story and some invaluable advice from Cecile to other aspiring entrepreneurs.

 

 

Meet the Maternity Dress Every Princess Wants to Wear

What do The Duchess of Cambridge, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Princess Sofia of Sweden all have in common? … Aside from being Princesses of course … the answer is the Seraphine Pleated Maternity Dress!

Princess Sofia of Sweden is the latest royal to fall for our elegant pleated dress, joining her sister-in-law Crown Princess Victoria, and The Duchess of Cambridge. We are thrilled that our navy dress has such a glamorous royal fan club, and it is wonderful to see how each Princess has styled the dress to suit her own personal look.

 

 

Princess Sofia

Princess Sofia, who is renowned for her fashionable looks, teamed the navy maternity dress with our Ivory Cropped Peplum Jacket for a meeting with UN ambassadors. She defined her empire waist with a smart self-tie belt and the overall contrast of navy and white brought a fresh touch to the trendy combo.

 


 

This isn’t the only Seraphine style that Sofia loves, she also wore our Striped Stretch Cotton Maternity Shirt to meet with business leaders earlier this month.

 

 

Crown Princess Victoria

Crown Princess Victoria let the dress do all the talking, adding just a clutch, a stylish pair of navy court shoes and some statement earrings as she welcomed Nobel Peace Prize winners to the royal palace in Stockholm.

 

 

Victoria, who welcomed her second child Prince Oscar earlier this month was a fan of Seraphine maternity wear throughout her pregnancy, commissioning several bespoke outfits for special occasions and choosing a selection of our Luxe Maternity Dresses for official royal engagements. She particularly loved our Bubble Print Maternity Dress, which she wore several times throughout her 9 months.

 

 

The Duchess of Cambridge

The Duchess of Cambridge kept the dress under wraps when she wore it for a royal engagement last winter while expecting Princess Charlotte. She displayed her signature style and grace, pairing it with a long dress coat and heels. Of course the Duchess has a well known preference for Seraphine maternity clothes; she looked stunning in our Fuchsia Knot Front Maternity Dress in the first official pictures with Prince George, and favoured our maternity coats while expecting Princess Charlotte.

 

 

It is always wonderful when royals favour Seraphine maternity clothes, but to have three Princesses all choose the same dress is a huge honour.

 

 

Maternity Style with Nathalie Bernadotte of Kensington Mums

Nathalie Bernadotte is a partner and event manager at Kensington Mums – a local London network aiming to provide support and to help mums make connections and forge friendships. Nathalie has a lively 2 year old Leonardo and a brand new baby daughter Sienna – she opens up about maternity style & becoming a mother of two.

 

1)      First, congratulations on welcoming your beautiful new daughter! How are you finding life as a mum of two?

THANK YOU SO MUCH! Two months in and I still can’t believe I’m a mum of two… the joy is hard to describe!

Its not easy as my son is going through the terrible twos at the moment so many tantrums to handle and In all honesty, I had forgotten how tough it is to wake up several times per night breastfeeding. But again, I can’t and don’t want to complain – it was always my dream to be a mum so becoming a mum of two; what a blessing!!!!

My son adores his little sister and cannot wait for her to be a little older and play. It’s a special bond and I am so happy to have been able to give this to them.

 

 

2)   We love your maternity style! Can you sum it up in 3 words?

Thank you! hmmm, shall we call it ‘The Seraphine Style‘? 3 words, that’s tough but I’d probably go with ‘practical‘, ‘comfortable‘ and ‘me‘.

 

3)   How did you style your bump? Are you more of a fitted kind of girl, or did you like to keep things loose and flowing?

I surprised myself during pregnancy – I normally wear loose & comfy clothes but during pregnancy I enjoyed showing off the bump with more tight & fitted outfits.

On one specific occasion, my 30th birthday, I wore the Seraphine Claret Lace Maternity Cocktail Dress which I LOVE! All my friends were very surprised to see me in such a tight ‘sexy’ dress – I don’t think I would have ever dared without the bump.

But I must add that it also depends on the pregnancy. When I was pregnant with my son, I was due in September and wore loose tops and maternity dresses during the summer as it helped with dealing with the heat. This time round I was due in December and it was really cold so I preferred having tight warm clothes on me.

 

 

4)      Do you have a favourite piece from the Seraphine collection?

I’d say most dresses from the Luxe Collection! But the Silk and Lace Maternity Evening Gown I wore at a dinner party back in October has to be ‘the one’. I wore it in black but the Navy & Black combination is just a dream.

And I adore the ‘you + me = us‘ charity top. In fact I am wearing that today…and most days! (scroll down to see the picture!)

 

 

5)      How do you feel that being involved with Kensington Mums has helped you through pregnancy and as a mother?

I first joined Kensington Mums in 2013 as an expecting mum. I was the first in my close group of friends here to become pregnant. So meeting other mums-to-be was invaluable. It also helped me mingle with girls who, just like me, don’t have a family support system in London and have to go through pregnancy and motherhood with little support.

Kensington Mums helped me build confidence and make many new friends along the way – many of which I am sure will be good friends for a very long time.

Since becoming a partner in this business, it has been of great help in introducing me to many mummy related brands, companies and other mum-preneurs, which I would have never known about without working at Kensington Mums.

 

 

6)      Do you have any beauty or styling tips to share with other expectant mums?

Don’t lose yourself, look after yourself during pregnancy.

I know it can be a very challenging time in our lives and not being in control of our bodies can be extremely frustrating but it’s your body and it’s the same body you will have after giving birth so look after it. Rest when you need, exercise when you can and nurture it everyday.

 

7)   We are confiscating your makeup bag – you’re allowed to keep three essential cosmetics. What do you choose?

This is a tough one as I’m not big on makeup (mostly because I’m not very good at it) so it would have to be… concealer, mascara and lip balm/gloss (I’m obsessed with lip balms)

 

8)      If you could have one super power, what would it be & how would you use it?

Before becoming a mum I wouldn’t count this as a super power but now…. it would have to be PATIENCE and I would use it at all times with my little ones.

 

 

9)      Who are your heroes? Can you share your top 3 inspirational women?

I’m not sure I have any heroes or can name 3 individual inspirational women. I admire many women.

I have a lot of respect for single mums out there. I think that doing the job I do as mum can be extremely challenging and I am lucky and blessed to have my husband by my side to help me and don’t know what I’d do without him, so to know that there are women out there who do it all alone is just incredible.

I find most of my friends inspirational. They are ordinary people who can at times struggle through everyday challenges, but just get on with it. That to me is inspiring.

Women inspire me.

 

10)   What was the best piece of advice you received when you were pregnant?

Sleep when your baby sleeps! I completely ignored this advice the first time round and now that I understand it and want to put it into action, it’s impossible because when baby sleeps, 2 year old wants to play.

 

To find out more follow @KensingtonMums on Instagram and check out their website www.kensingtonmums.co.uk

All images by Kensington Mums

 

 

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!

 

 

Bump & Style: How to Flatter Your Pregnancy Body Type

As women, we tend to be pretty well acquainted with our own body types. You probably already have a good idea of whether you qualify as an apple, a pear, an hourglass, or goodness knows what other kind of fruit or vegetable; and you’ll know how to dress to make the most of your shape. But once those pregnancy curves come into the equation, you’ll have a whole new set of shapes to style!

Today we want to help you figure out your pregnancy body type, and offer a few tips to help you flatter your new figure.

 

 

Many women find that their baby affects more than just their bump. If you’re gaining weight evenly and seem to be rounding out all over – from the usual suspects like hips, boobs and bum to more unusual places like arms, legs and even your face – then you may be a naturally curvy mama.

For you, dressing for your shape is all about elongating your figure, to help you look longer and leaner. Choose soft maternity dresses in a gently form fitting fabric to show off your beautiful bump – our Woven Printed Maternity Dress would be perfect.

Your key accessory is a long waterfall cardigan that matches the length of your dress, which will optically slim and lengthen your silhouette.

 

 

If your baby is sitting low, you’ll likely be showing a cute bump just above your hips. There’s a common old wives tale that would have us believe that this means you’re having a boy – while we can’t vouch for that, we can help you to make the most of your new shape!

Your main concern will be to choose styles that are soft at the waistline – anything that puts too much pressure on the bump is going to be a no-no. We suggest a pair of stylish under bump maternity jeans with a long maternity top.

Your key accessory is a cute cropped cardigan to balance you out and draw attention up towards your face.

 

 

 

If your baby is sitting high, it can sometimes feel like your bust and bump are morphing into one! But the good news is with the right styling, you and your high sitting bump can rock some seriously cute maternity outfits.

Your main fashion concern is to define your curves by separating bust and bump – so something like our Nautical Maternity & Nursing Dress with stripes across the top and a plain navy skirt will work wonders for you. Colour blocking top and bottom is also a great idea – why not try a cute blouse with a high-waisted over bump maternity skirt!

Your key accessory is a stylish maternity belt to wrap around and nip in your empire waist.

 

 

If you are naturally petite, that baby bump has nowhere to go but out! So while you keep your naturally slim frame, your bump will really pop. With the right maternity clothes, you can play up your pregnancy curves – so don’t be afraid to take risks and have fun with your fashion!

You are one of the lucky ones who can pull off pretty much anything through pregnancy! That being said, you may need a little help in the early stages adding extra curve to your curves. Why not try a cute pair of skinny maternity jeans with a soft ruched maternity top to add a little oomph to your bump. Horizontal stripes and patterns will look great on you – our Printed Side Ruched Maternity Dress is the perfect choice.

Your key accessory is anything to make your look pop – why not try one of our Empire Maternity Belts in silver.

 

 

Seraphine on Screen: Paris . New York . Miami . LA

Every mum-to-be wants to look her best through pregnancy, but with the added pressure of being in the public eye, these on-screen mamas have been putting their fashion faith in Seraphine maternity clothes!

From Paris to New York, Miami & L.A., we’re taking a look at some of the TV star mums who’ve styled their bumps in Seraphine.

 

 

Starting the tour through TV-land in Seraphine’s spiritual fashion home – Paris; Stunning French TV presenter Vicky Bogaert has been looking stunning in Seraphine maternity dresses throughout her pregnancy. We loved her in our Double Zip Maternity Dress – an ultra chic choice, which she styled beautifully with soft blonde waves and a bold red lip.

 

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In New York, Good Morning America lifestyle anchor Sara Haines rocked our Circle Print Maternity Dress live on The View, and posted this fierce fashion shot with co-host Raven Symone.

We love the way she toughened up the fitted maternity dress with a cute biker jacket and heels. And her chic monochrome style makes a great contrast to Raven’s signature eclectic look.

 

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Over in LA, TV star & lifestyle blogger Amy Davidson looked stunning in our Chevron Print Maternity Dress at the baby shower thrown for her by 8 Simple Rules co-star & on-screen sister Kaley Cuoco! The dress set off her gorgeous red hair perfectly, and fit the nautical baby shower theme to a tee.

 

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The mum-to-be was a huge fan of this dress, wearing it and taking stunning pictures in it several times throughout her pregnancy. She posted this gorgeous pic on Instagram shortly before her son was born with the caption: “I’ve been obsessed with this @seraphinematernity dress!” and we can’t get over how stunning she looks in it!

 

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Moving on to Miami now, where NBC6 entertainment reporter and host Roxanne Vargas has been styling it out on screen in Seraphine maternity dresses. The stylish mum-to-be looked gorgeous in our Circle Print Maternity Dress to interview Eva Longoria on NBC6 in the Mix.

 

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Roxanne also chose our best-selling Fuchsia Knot Front Maternity Dress to chat to classical music group The Tenors. This is the same dress chosen by The Duchess of Cambridge for her first official photos with Prince George back in 2013.

 

 

Magic 105.4’s Jo Parkerson’s Pregnancy Advice & Styling Tips

Jo Parkerson is the Entertainment and Lifestyle Content Director at Bauer Media UK – the parent company of some of the UK’s biggest magazines and radio stations including Absolute Radio, Magic 105.4, Heat, Grazia & Mother & Baby. But you may know her better as the Presenter behind Magic’s Green Room, interviewing some of the world’s biggest stars – scroll down to see what happened when Jo & Bump met Will Smith! Now expecting her second daughter, Jo shares a few of her pregnancy tips and maternity styling tricks.

 

1)      We love your style! Can you sum it up in 3 words? 

Thank you 🙂

High Street lux!

 

 

2)      How have you been styling your bump? Are you more of a fitted kind of girl, or do you like to keep things loose and flowing?

A mix of the two depending on how I’m feeling and which trimester I’m in!  First trimester was definitely loose and flowing hiding the bump.  During my 2nd trimester I embarked the bump …once it had popped out and I stopped looking fat!  And now at 32 weeks I’m all about loose and flowing …..shift maternity dresses and tights are my go-to-look.

 

3)      Do you have a favourite piece from the Seraphine collection?

I love the Woven printed Maternity Dress and the Faux Leather Panel Maternity Leggings. And the Denim Swing Maternity Dress.  Its all lovely!

 

 

4)      What is the best part about being pregnant?

Not having to hold my tummy in!  And feeling like you have a little companion everywhere you go – I’m still blown away by the fact I’m growing another human being inside me!

 

5)      Have you had any weird pregnancy cravings?

Fizzy Water! I can’t get enough of it!

 

Jo Parkerson's must-have makeup

 

 

6)      We are confiscating your makeup bag – you’re allowed to keep three essential cosmetics. What do you choose?

MAC Mineralize Foundation, Benefit Rollerlash Mascara, Benefit Brow Shaping Kit!

 

 

7)      Do you have any beauty or styling tips to share with other expectant mums?

Comfort is key…but don’t forget fashion!  Invest in some key pieces that make you feel good.

Don’t try and squeeze into your old clothes as soon as you’ve told everyone your good news, embrace your growing bump & treat yourself to some new maternity clothes!

And the obvious …don’t forget to moisturise your bump every day with a bump cream to prevent or reduce stretch marks

 

8)      Finding the perfect balance can be a challenge – if you could have one super power, what would it be & how would you use it?

Never ending energy!

 

 

9)      Who are your heroes? Can you share your top inspirational women?

Cate Blanchett, Sam Taylor Johnson

 

10)   What was the best piece of advice you received when you were pregnant?

Try and enjoy it and savour the feeling of your baby growing inside you – as once they’ve popped out you won’t remember those amazing kicking sensations or the changes your body went through.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

Back to Work: Revamp Your Working Wardrobe for Pregnancy

Here at Seraphine we’re getting that new year feeling – you know the one. You wake up one morning and realise that you have literally nothing to wear to work. Sounds like it’s time for a work wear wardrobe re-vamp!

When it comes to dressing your bump for the office, the rules are basically the same as they were pre-pregnancy with just a few minor adjustments to flatter your changing figure. Read on for our top tips for professional style in pregnancy…

 

You Can’t Beat the Classics

Build up the basis of your working wardrobe with classic staples in black, white and grey. A comfy pair of tailored maternity trousers is a must, and you’ll never go wrong with a little black maternity dress. The Seraphine Bump Kit is a great starting point for your professional wardrobe; it offers 4 essential styles to mix, match and accessorise with key pieces from your regular wardrobe!

 

 Add a Pop of Colour

That being said, don’t be afraid to introduce a touch of colour into the mix! Break up your monochromes with colours and patterns for a more feminine look at the office. Pair black or grey trousers with a rich jewel tone maternity blouse, or bring a little more personality to your look with stylish patterned maternity dresses. Small repeating patterns like polka dots will always flatter a bump!

 

Accessorize All Areas

 


Complete your look & tie your pregnancy work wear ensemble together with the perfect accessories! A well placed belt will work wonders for your figure, breaking up your outfit and defining your empire waist, while a smart It bag will lend your look that perfect professional edge.

And don’t forget the shoes! When you’re expecting at the office, you need shoes that will look the part, and feel comfy and supportive all day long. Seems like a tall order, but ShoeTherapy has got your back! Their fabulous range of stylish ballerina flats and fashion forward loafers are perfect for your 9 to 5; made with ergonomically engineered soles, and designed to take the strain out of walking.

 

For more professional style inspiration, check out our maternity work wear selection.

 

 

Mummy & Me: Dolce & Gabbana to Harper & Victoria Beckham

Coordinating mummy & me outfits have been big news all season, starting on the runways of Milan and filtering through celebs, fashion bloggers and real mums alike. From Dolce & Gabbana’s stunning AW15 show to stylish celebrity mini-me’s on the FROW – we can’t get enough of this charming matching mum and daughter trend!

 

Dolce & Gabbana Mother and child fashion

 

It all started at the beginning of this season when Dolce & Gabbana themed their AW15 runway show – Mamma – around stunning mothers and daughters. Their beautiful matching mummy & me dresses sparked a global fashion trend focused entirely on you stylish mums – our favourite kind!

 

Celebrity mums and babies

 

 

And it’s not just the designers leading the way: Pint-sized celebs including Harper Beckham and North West graced the front rows at fashion week. While super model Coco Rocha’s 10 month old daughter Ioni Conran has her own Instagram account complete with 48,000 followers!

 

Fashion bloggers and their babies

 

 

Here at Seraphine, we are always excited to see your snaps, and we especially love the pictures of you with your little ones. Fashion blogger Irina Bond of Bond Girl Glam and her gorgeous 1 year old Vienna rocked adorable coordinating coats at the start of the season, and another stylish mum on Instagram dressed her daughter in a pretty lace dress to match our White Lace Maternity Dress. While Irish fashion blogger and Instagram star Eimear Varian Barry (featured on the blog this week) and her gorgeous daughter Saoirse looked super cute with matching white shirts and hairstyles.

 

Matching mummy and me coats by Seraphine

 

 

This season the ultimate way to match your little one is to invest in stylish matching coats! Our powder blue Cashmere Blend Maternity Coat, loved by The Duchess of Cambridge while expecting Princess Charlotte, is the perfect partner for the adorable Blue Princess Coat from the Diana Collection, made in the same soft cashmere blend.

 

Have fun matching mamas!

 

 

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