Tag: maternity style

Seraphine’s 2015 Maternity Fashion Highlights

Happy New Year Mamas! As we look forward to the new adventures that 2016 has to offer, now seems like the perfect time to review what has been another remarkable year in maternity fashion at Seraphine.

 

Celebrity Maternity Style

Pregnant celebrities love Seraphine maternity clothes 2015

 

2015 was truly the year to see and be seen in Seraphine. Top models Coco Rocha and Karolina Kurkova were firm Seraphine fans – Coco looked stunning in our stylish dresses for pregnancy and Karolina loved our White Cropped Maternity Jeans. Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor wore several Seraphine maternity dresses, and mezzo soprano Katherine Jenkins relied on Seraphine LUXE maternity evening gowns for live performances, while stylistas Tamsin Egerton and Jaime King were both spotted in Seraphine maternity styles. We dressed Hollywood royalty: Isla Fisher and Fearne Cotton both fell for our Ripped Skinny Maternity Jeans, and Zooey Deschanel rocked one of our chic nursing dresses to debut her baby daughter Elsie.

Royals love Seraphine maternity clothes

 

We were also honoured to dress members of the royal family, both at home and abroad; Swedish Princesses, Victoria and Madeleine both commissioned bespoke Seraphine pieces. While The Duchess of Cambridge stepped out in several Seraphine styles while expecting Princess Charlotte, including the Marina Maternity Coat, the Natasha Cashmere Blend Maternity Coat, The Vanessa Roll Neck Maternity Dress and the Florrie Floral Print Maternity Dress.

 

And The Award Goes To…

Queen's Award

Fast Track 100 ones to watch

 

This year, we were honoured to win The Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2015, in recognition of outstanding achievements in international trade. Seraphine Founder, Cécile Reinaud was invited to Buckingham Palace to meet the Queen and to receive the prestigious award in person. We were also named the ones to watch on Richard Branson’s Sunday Times Fast Track 100 list.

 

New Seraphine Maternity Stores

Seraphine maternity stores

 

This year we opened a new maternity store in the historic Victoria Quarter in Leeds. Our Flagship London Store re-located to a glamorous new space on Kensington High Street, with a star-studded launch party to celebrate. And we opened our second New York maternity boutique on Madison Avenue.

 

Giving Back

Tommy's

 

This year we re-kindled our relationship with Tommy’s the baby charity by launching a nationwide charity T-shirt campaign. Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor spearheaded the campaign in the press, and profits from The Love Tee go to Tommy’s – helping them to set up the UK’s first medical research centre dedicated to preventing early miscarriage. Check out our gorgeous online gallery, and get your Love Tee now.

 

Watch the Video & Discover the Collection 

 

In November, we were proud to launch The Diana Collection – a brand new range of baby wear, available exclusively at Seraphine, featuring the Princess Diana Pastel Tartan. We officially launched the collection at the Global Gift Gala charity auction, attended by a slew of A-listers including Eva Longoria and Victoria Beckham. 12% of the price of each piece in the Diana Collection goes to The Diana Award – a charity set up in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales.

 

Thank You

As we look forward to the exciting times ahead, we’d like to take this opportunity to Thank You for being with us on this journey, and for choosing Seraphine to join you on yours at such a special time in your life. Each and every success, however big or small is dedicated to you, our wonderful mamas-to-be.

We couldn’t have done it without you!

 

 

Styled By You: Real Fashion Mamas Love Seraphine

Happy New Year Mamas! We love to see how you are styling your Seraphine maternity clothes, and are always excited to see your beautiful pictures.

This week we’d like to share some of our favourite snaps from the Real Fashion Mamas of Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram & fashion blogs, to give you a little sartorial inspiration to start the New Year in style.

 

Out & About

Maternity jumpers

From playing in the park to mummy daughter shopping trips and fun family days out at the farm; these mamas are making the most of their maternity leave. They’re taking bumps and babes out for adventures, and looking fabulous while doing it.

 

Street Style

Taking their maternity style out to the streets, these mums-to-be look simply stunning in Seraphine. Rocking the most stylish maternity dresses, jumpers and leggings, and all expertly accessorised; these mamas are worthy of the hottest street style pages the fashion press has to offer.

 

Insta-Fashion

Capturing the perfect fashion shot is no mean feat, but these mamas have nailed their insta-style. Beautifully shot and filtered to perfection, these Instagram queens make pregnancy style look easy!

 

Home is Where the Heart is

As much as we love seeing you all out and about and styled to perfection, it’s almost more special to see those quiet moments at home. A lazy Sunday brunch or snuggles with baby in bed – we love to see you looking comfy, cosy and relaxed in your Seraphine maternity clothes.

 

Special Occasion

Of course for those occasions that demand a little something special, the Seraphine LUXE collection is always a stylish option. These mamas look absolutely stunning in Seraphine gowns, cocktail dresses and even wedding dresses for pregnancy. We are always honoured to see you looking so wonderful in Seraphine at your special occasions.

 

We’d like to say a huge thank you to all of our stunning real fashion mamas:

Natalie Bernadotte of Kensington Mums, Marta of MumandHome, LoveJooKim, Irina of BondGirlGlam, Joanna Johansson, Karolina Kurkova, CarmenTheModernMom, Natalia of MaNAa is a Dreamer, Nina of The HSS Feed, @rejane.t, Amaris of LovelyBlondeCloset, Carolina Man Sabel, @quatre_pommes, Lauren Mills of the SundayBeachBlog, @LauraLacquer 

 

Keep sharing your gorgeous pictures in Seraphine!

 

 

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.

 

Follow Seraphine Maternity’s board BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS on Pinterest.

 

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!

 

 

Anne Hathaway & Other Celebs Love Seraphine Maternity Coats

Hollywood A-lister Anne Hathaway seems to be sticking to her style and taking pregnancy in her stride. She looked simply radiant this weekend in one of our wool and cashmere maternity coats!

The star wrapped up her blossoming bump in our chic Two Tone Wool & Cashmere Maternity Coat, and couldn’t stop smiling as she stepped out for a casual New York lunch date with husband Adam Schulman. She styled the look with skinny jeans, black patent loafers, aviator sunglasses and a cool cross-body bag.

 

 

Of course Anne isn’t the only A-lister to love Seraphine maternity coats: Latina diva Shakira and top tennis WAG Kim Murray have both worn our Black Wool & Cashmere Maternity Coat and super model Coco Rocha wore our Black Maternity Down Jacket to bring baby Ioni home from the hospital. The Duchess of Cambridge is another high profile Seraphine fan, and wore several of our maternity coats while expecting Princess Charlotte. She looked stunning in the Marina Maternity Coat on her arrival in New York for her first official royal visit to the States, and chose the powder blue Natasha Cashmere Blend Coat to attend to royal duties at home in London.

 

pregnant celebrities love Seraphine maternity coats

 

 

Since announcing her pregnancy earlier this autumn, Anne has never looked happier, and is proving quite a Seraphine fan! She wore our Faux-Leather Panel Leggings just last week – another celebrity favourite, worn by the likes of Gwen Stefani, Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt, The Saturdays’ Una Foden and heir to the Virgin fortune, Holly Branson.

 

 

We are loving Anne’s chic, laid back look and can’t wait to see what she wears next.

 

 

Princess Victoria Greets Nobel Prize Winners in a Seraphine Maternity Dress

This week we were delighted to dress Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden. The Princess looked stunning in Seraphine as she joined her father, the King of Sweden, to welcome the Nobel Peace Prize Winners to the Royal Palace in Stockholm.

The Princess looked immaculate in our Sophia Navy Pleated Maternity Dress for the official royal occasion. She wore her long hair tied back, and styled the look with blue heels, a matching clutch and a pair of stylish drop earrings.

 

Royal maternity style

 

Victoria isn’t the only royal to love this stylish navy dress; The Duchess of Cambridge wore the same style last year while she was expecting Princess Charlotte.

 

Royal maternity style

 

Princess Victoria has favoured Seraphine maternity clothes throughout her pregnancy, choosing several of our most popular maternity dresses, coats and jackets as well as several styles from the LUXE Collection for official royal occasions. She even commissioned a bespoke Seraphine outfit to wear for her nephew Prince Nicolas’ Christening.

 

Crown Princess Victoria maternity style

 

Shop Princess Victoria’s Seraphine Maternity Wardrobe!

Sophia Navy Pleated Dress

Bubble Print Maternity Dress

Black & White Polka Dot Silk Maternity Dress

Ivory Cropped Peplum Jacket

Scarlet Peplum Maternity Dress

Cornflower Silk & Lace Maternity Cocktail Dress

 

Many thanks to our Swedish fashion spy Sarah Williams at The Royals and I blog for spotting these pictures!

 

 

Maternity Coats: The International Collection – London, Paris & New York

With colder weather just around the corner, now is the perfect time to introduce our internationally inspired collection of winter maternity coats. From London to Paris and New York, a fantastic maternity coat is the linchpin of every stylish mama’s winter pregnancy wardrobe…

 

London Maternity Coats

Get the Look: Natasha Cashmere Blend Coat

The first stop on our sartorial world tour is Seraphine’s hometown, London. The London collection is all about iconic design, beautiful cuts and the very finest fabrics. Loved by the Duchess of Cambridge herself, these smart winter coats offer classic style that’s perfect for every occasion.

 

Get the Look: Marina Maternity Coat

While she was expecting Princess Charlotte, the Duchess wore the Natasha Cashmere Blend Coat for a day of official royal engagements in London, and she looked stunning in our Marina Maternity Coat when she and Prince William arrived for their first official royal visit to New York.

 

Parisian Chic Maternity Coats

Parisian chic maternity coats by Seraphine

Get the look: Cashmere Wrap Maternity Coat

Next, we’re moving on to the French fashion capital – Bienvenue a Paris! This collection showcases the very best of classic French chic, epitomised by our elegant cashmere wrap maternity coat. Parisian women have long since mastered the art of effortless elegance, and these timeless pieces are designed to be treasured season after season.

 

New York Style Maternity Coats

Get the Look: Super Warm Down Maternity Coat

And last on our list is the city that never sleeps – New York, New York! The fashion capital across the Atlantic inspires this collection, offering heavy duty down coats designed to keep you warm through even the coldest winter.

 

Get the Look: Men’s Parka with Baby Pouch

We even have a coat for dad! Based on our popular 3 in 1 maternity parkas, The men’s parka comes with a detachable baby pouch, designed to zip up over a baby sling or front carrier. Staying stylish through the sub-zero New York winters is no joke, but with these Seraphine coats in your winter style arsenal, you, your partner and your baby will all be toasty warm and totally on trend.

 

Ready, Set, Black Friday! Snap Up Maternity Clothes at 15% Off!

The craziest shopping weekend of the year is back – Happy Black Friday mamas!

Now is the time to shop like you mean it, and kick off the Christmas shopping chaos in style.

Here at Seraphine we’re offering a thrifty 15% off EVERYTHING! You have from right now until midnight on Cyber Monday to shop stunning maternity clothes at fabulous discounted prices. Just enter the code CRAZY15 at the checkout.
Banner3

Stylish maternity dresses, ultra-comfy maternity jeans, the LUXE collection and plenty more besides; Now’s your chance to snap up all those chic maternity clothes you’ve had your eye on.

Here’s our Black Friday fashion wish list… What’s on yours?

 

Happy Shopping mamas!

 

*Offer excludes sale items & the bump kit; available until 30/11/15

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden Loves Seraphine Maternity Dresses

This week Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden looked stunning in one of our chic autumn/ winter maternity dresses!

On Wednesday, the Crown Princess chose our Bubble Print Maternity Dress for a full day of royal duties at home in Sweden. This included a visit to a museum, meeting and greeting students at the University of Karlstad, visiting a hospital, and a home for orphaned refugee children.

 

Watch the video

 

This stylish maternity dress was a fabulous choice; the flattering mock-wrap style is made in soft stretch jersey for a comfortable fit, and the print is understated yet on trend. She teamed our little blue printed maternity dress with black tights and boots, and a beautiful Prada coat in powder blue. You can recreate her look with our Natasha Cashmere Blend Maternity Coat!

 

Princess Victoria of Sweden maternity style

 

Of course this isn’t the first time the Princess has chosen Seraphine. Back in October she fell in love with the bespoke designs we created for her nephew’s Christening and her official trip to South America. And since then she has chosen several glamorous pieces from the Seraphine LUXE Collection including the Black and White Polka Dot Silk Maternity Dress and the Ivory Cropped Peplum Jacket.

 

Princess Victoria loves Seraphine

 

Seraphine maternity clothes are a firm favourite with expectant European royals, and we are always thrilled to see them looking so well in our styles.

 

 

Mummy at Work – Top 5 Maternity & Nursing Styles for Working Mamas

We had a welcome blast from the past this week, as a set of inspirational photos resurfaced. Meet Italian MEP Licia Ronzulli.

From 2010 to 2013, Licia attended sessions of the European Parliament with her little daughter Vittoria in tow! Baby Vittoria made her first appearance in parliament at just 44 days old, and was a regular visitor over the next three years, sitting and voting along with her mother.

Licia Ronzulli

Here at Seraphine we love working mamas and are always excited to see trail blazing role models like Licia doing their bit to raise awareness and support more rights and flexible working for women trying to reconcile work and family life.

Here are our top 5 maternity work wear styles for professional working mamas:

 

1) The Little Black Dress

Black nursing dress

This little black dress is perfect for the office. A classic style, the Black Nursing Shift Dress is made in soft stretch jersey for a flexible fit and all day comfort. While easy lift-up access at the front is ideal for nursing or expressing. This stylish LBD is a must-have for a working mama before, during and after pregnancy.

 

2) A Crisp White Shirt

Maternity shirt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A beautifully cut white shirt is another workplace essential. Put a modern twist on a work wear classic with our Printed Crepe Maternity Blouse. Sure to be an invaluable addition to your wardrobe for workdays and weekends, the simple button down design allows easy access for breastfeeding.

 

3) Smart Black Trousers

Our Slim Fit Black Maternity Trousers will quickly become your new favourite pair. Made with a soft jersey over bump band, they are designed to grow with you through pregnancy, and provide the perfect support around your middle after baby is born.

Maternity work wear essentials

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4) The Chic Blazer

Finish off your look with the perfect stylish blazer. Our Sparkle Tweed Maternity Jacket will bring a glamorous touch of glitter to your working week, and is guaranteed to add the perfect professional polish at every stage of pregnancy and beyond.

 

5) The Perfect Nursing Bra 

Maternity lingerie

And don’t forget to underpin your professional style with the perfect maternity or nursing lingerie. The signature Seraphine Nursing Bras come in soft pink and mocha, or sexy black, and are designed to provide a comfy adjustable fit throughout pregnancy & easy access for nursing afterwards.

 

Rock on working mamas – we think you are amazing!

 

 

Make an Entrance – 20% Off Stunning Party Wear Styles

It’s that time of year again mamas – party season is upon us! While your diary fills up with festive gatherings, Family get-togethers and the infamous office Christmas party, allow us to offer a little outfit inspiration…

And in the spirit of the season, all this week we’re offering 20% off the glamorous styles in our party promo category! Simply enter the code PARTY20 at the checkout.

 

 

Maternity Party wear

Good food, great gossip and the very best company… what’s not to love about a festive catch up with friends! Dress your bump in something super stylish this year, and give them all something to talk about! We love the Claret Red Knot Front Maternity Dress for a little seasonal style, or why not try our Emerald Keyhole Maternity Blouse with a flattering pair of maternity trousers.

 

 

Maternity party dresses

This year you and your family have something extra special to celebrate – so make sure you wear something extra special to match! Our Navy Lace Maternity Cocktail Dress is a glamorous option & the perfect piece to show off your blossoming curves. Or for a softer, more feminine look, why not try our flattering Crepe Drape Maternity Dress in a beautiful silver violet shade.

 

 

Maternity party dresses

After a long year at work, the office Christmas party is the perfect opportunity to get your glad rags on and kick off the festive season in style. A bit of sparkle at a Christmas party is practically a requirement, so why not give our Gold Sequin Maternity Cocktail Dress a try. Or get into the spirit of the season with our ultra-glamorous Claret Lace Maternity Cocktail Dress.

 

 

Maternity party dresses

As we approach December we enter prime time for those extra special events; the black tie dinners, the Christmas balls, galas and special occasions that call for designer maternity dresses in stunning silks and lace. If you’re after a dress like this, the Seraphine LUXE collection is the perfect place to look. Our Multiway Maternity Maxi Dress drapes beautifully over your curves and offers plenty of styling options, and our Navy Silk & Lace Maternity Evening Gown is a celebrity favourite worn on stage by Katherine Jenkins, to the William Vintage Dinner by Sophie Ellis-Bextor and by star of the IT Crowd Katherine Parkinson to accept her award at the BAFTAs!

 

Whatever your occasion, you’re sure to find a stunning maternity party dress at Seraphine.

 

 

 

Terms and Conditions:

Offer is valid on styles in the party promo category only, until 21/12/2015. To claim your discount, enter code: PARTY20 at the checkout.

Maternity Nightwear: Dream a Little Dream in Seraphine

It’s no secret that sleep can be a little elusive when you’re expecting. With all the excitement and anticipation (not to mention the hormones) that come along with your little bundle of joy – is it really any wonder? But there is hope – Give yourself the best possible chance at a great night’s sleep with some ultra-comfy and super stylish Seraphine maternity nightwear!

 

Maternity Nightwear

 

Sleeping in lace always brings the sweetest dreams, and our Lace Maternity and Nursing Nightie is the perfect one for pregnancy & a fashion bloggers’ favourite! Available in blush pink or classic black, it’s made in the softest stretch fabric, with easy access for nursing and a sexy touch of lace at the bust.

 

 

A good set of maternity nightwear is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face come bedtime, and ours are designed to be extra soft and comfy to help you drift gently off. our Black Bamboo Lounge Maternity Pyjamas are chic and comfy and a real customer favourite – just check out the glowing reviews online. They are designed for lounging during the day, sleeping at night and are even perfectly respectable for receiving visitors in the early days after the birth.

 

Chic Maternity Nightwear

 

And don’t forget the basics for your hospital bag. You’ll need at least a couple of nice comfy maternity nighties – our Midnight Blue Button Down Maternity Nightie is a great option. And you’ll be grateful for some soft & supportive maternity bras with easy access for breastfeeding – perfect for those first precious hours skin to skin with baby.

 

 

Sweet dreams mamas!

 

Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s Best Maternity Fashion Moments

This week, we are sending huge congratulations to singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor, who welcomed baby number five into the world!

Little Mickey Jones made his debut earlier this week – joining brothers Sonny (14), Kit (9), Ray (6) and Jesse (3) to round off Sophie’s beautiful brood of boys.

 

 

Sophie first discovered Seraphine maternity clothes while expecting her 4th son, Jessie & has been a big fan ever since.

This week we are looking back at some of her most stylish pregnancy moments….

 

A photo posted by @sophieellisbextor on


Get the Look: Black Dot Woven Maternity Dress

 

The star loves our little dotted black dress – it was a firm favourite of hers throughout this pregnancy & her last.

 

 

She even wore it for a recent session on BBC Radio2’s Piano Room. Scroll through to the end of the pictures for a close-up of the print!

 

 

Sophie always turns to the Seraphine LUXE collection for stylish black-tie events.

Back in 2015 she wore this stunning navy blue maternity gown in silk & lace to the William Vintage Dinner during London Fashion Week.

 

Get the Look: Scarlet Silk & Lace Maternity Evening Gown

 

Then this November she turned to Seraphine Luxe again, choosing a scarlet evening gown for a glamorous formal party.

 

Get the Look: Silk Polka Dot Maternity Dress

 

Back in 2015 when she was expecting Jessie, Sophie joined other celebrity mums at the launch party of our flagship store on Kensington High Street.

She absolutely rocked a polka dot dress from our Luxe Collection.

 

 

And not long afterwards, she couldn’t resist treating herself to a few more polka dot Seraphine maternity dresses.

She later wore the white one on the red carpet!

 

Zip Detail Maternity Dress

Get the Look: Zip Detail Maternity Dress

 

Sophie had a real style hit at the UKTV awards in one of our chic black maternity dresses.

 

 

Back in 2015, Sophie even helped us to raise money for Tommy’s the baby charity by modelling our charity Love T-shirt.

We donated all the profits from sales of the tee to help Tommy’s set up the UK’s first medical research centre dedicated to preventing early miscarriage.

 

Here at Seraphine, we’re wishing Sophie & her husband, Richard, all the best as they begin this new adventure as parents of five!

 

Translate »