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How Do You Style Your Seraphine? The Big Fashion Edit

Here at Seraphine we love to see you stylish mamas having fun with fashion & rocking your Seraphine maternity clothes. This week we thought we’d share a little styling inspiration from some of our favourite pregnant fashion bloggers & style influencers.

 

Ultra-Chic Pregnancy Looks

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Louise Roe

Get the Look: Chambray Belted Maternity Shirt Dress

 


Ariane Brodier

Get the Look: Black Shift Maternity Dress

 

Victoria Librescu

Get the Look: Drawstring Denim Maternity Tunic

 


Priscilla Ventura

Get the Look: Off the Shoulder Black Maternity Dress

“I’m so in love with this off the shoulder dress! The material is super soft and stretch, perfect for those last days of pregnancy!”

 

Sazan Hendrix

Get the Look: The London Bump Kit

“For me, finding basic and stretchy pieces that I can style in every trimester has been a life-saver. One thing I’ve learned along the way is to avoid wearing clothes that are too baggy. Finding a happy middle ground will allow you to show off your bump while still looking/feeling super cute!”

 

 

Louise Roe

Get the Look: Ribbed Knit Maternity Dress

 


Edy Ganem

Get the Look: Burgundy Maternity & Nursing Top & Faux Leather Maternity Leggings

 

Fashion Trend: Stripes & Polka Dots


Angela Lanter

Get the Look: Striped Cotton Knitted Maternity & Nursing Dress

“This Seraphine Maternity sweater dress is so soft and stretchy. Both shoulders unsnap for nursing mamas which is awesome!”

 


 Irina Bond

Get the Look: Cotton Knitted Maternity & Nursing Dress

 

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Tara’s Essence

Get the Look: Polka Dot Button Down Maternity Shirt

 

Maternity Jeans & Jumpers

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Storm Keating

Get the Look: Grey Mock Shirt Maternity & Nursing Jumper

“This one’s for all the breastfeeding mummies out there… this Seraphine knit with built-in shirt is a dream!”

 

Paradise Closet

Get the Look: Over Bump Slim Leg Maternity Jeans

“I often get asked about my favourite maternity jeans – I live in these skinnies by Seraphine.”

 


Louise Roe

Get the Look: Blue Over Bump Slim Leg Maternity Jeans

 

Cozy Maternity Coats


Giulia Di Landro

Get the Look: Faux-Fur Trim Maternity Duffle Coat

“I discovered this amazing maternity brand, Seraphine. They do a great range of clothes perfect for before, during & after pregnancy.”

 


  Carly Musleh

Get the Look: 3 in 1 Maternity Parka

“Wearing Seraphine Maternity Penelope Parka with added baby section! So clever!”

 

Stefan Michalak

Get the Look: Men’s Parka with Baby Pouch

“Any new dads out there need to get this Parka from Seraphine Maternity. Not only is it a great looking parka jacket but it also has a little extra part you can attach to the front to extend it into a baby carrier cover. I love it.”

 

We’d like to thank all the stylish fashion bloggers who rocked their Seraphine maternity clothes in this post:

@louiseroe, @arianebrodier, @librescu, @priscillaventurablog, @sazan, @edyganem, @angelalanter, @irinabond, @tarasessence, @stormykeating, @rolito81, @itsfuntobehappy, @carlymusleh, @stardak

Foodie Mama Daphne Oz On Pregnancy Smoothies & Comfy Maternity Clothes

Stunning mama Daphne Oz has been opening up about the things she’s loving through her third pregnancy – morning smoothies & comfy maternity clothes are top of her list!

 

Daphne Oz wears a white cotton maternity dress by Seraphine, styled with a biker jacket

Get Daphne’s Look: White Cotton Embroidered Maternity Sundress

Professional foodie & US TV presenter Daphne looked stunning in one of our chic cotton maternity dresses on set for her cover shoot with Fit Pregnancy. She teamed the dress with a biker jacket & tousled hair to bring a rock chic edge to her look.

 

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Get Daphne’s Look: Premium Under Bump Skinny Maternity Jeans & White Stretch Cotton Maternity Shirt

Daphne is currently expecting baby number 3 – a little sister for 3 year old Philomena & 2 year old Jovan – and she can’t get enough of comfy maternity clothes. She described her current ideal outfit: “cozy sweater + sneakers + leggings up to my boobs – what did we do before these??”

Shop our must-have Over Bump Maternity Leggings now!

 

Daphne Oz Shares Her Top Pregnancy Tips

 

Get Daphne’s Look: Grey Marl Roll Neck Maternity & Nursing Jumper

Daphne shared what she’s been loving about her 3rd pregnancy:

“I happen to be one of those weirdos who loves being pregnant. Right now I’m feeling all those kicks and that’s my all-time favourite feeling in the world, because you really are connecting with this special person growing inside of you – it’s an incredibly magical time.”

 

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Until recently, Daphne co-hosted US cooking show The Chew, as well as authoring several fantastic lifestyle & cookbooks, including her latest – The Happy Cook. With the arrival of baby number three, Daphne is planning to take a step back – she’s certainly earned a break!

See more from Daphne on Instagram @daphneoz

 

Maternity Capes, Cover Ups & Ponchos: Your New Outerwear Obsession

Designers in London, Paris, New York & Milan were all in agreement this season: The cape is the must-have outerwear style. In honour of this cosy sartorial classic, here are a few of our favourite maternity capes & cover-ups to try this autumn.

Chic Maternity Capes

Get the Look: Hooded Maternity Cape

A seasonal layering essential, a maternity cape should be cosy to wear and effortlessly stylish. The loose oversize fit makes it a perfect option for pregnancy, and this one even opens up to allow easy access for breastfeeding.

 

The Luxury Wrap & Maternity Poncho

Merino wool & cashmere maternity poncho & wrap

Get the Look: Merino Wool & Cashmere Maternity Wrap and Merino Wool & Cashmere Maternity Poncho

If you’re after a more luxurious layered up look, you can’t go wrong with our signature wrap, blending premium merino wool with cashmere. The ultra-soft style drapes beautifully over your curves, providing the perfect finishing touch to any outfit. Or why not try our chic maternity poncho, crafted in the same luxury knitted blend. 

 

Stylish Breastfeeding Shawls

Get the Look: Camel Cable Knit Breastfeeding Cover

As well as a stylish maternity cape, our maternity and breastfeeding shawls make for a fantastic investment in style. Perfect for layering through pregnancy, these stylish shawls provide discreet cover for breastfeeding after baby is born.

 

Get the Look: Charcoal Cable Knit Breastfeeding Cover

Whether you wear it fastened at the shoulder as a chic maternity poncho, wrapped as a breastfeeding scarf or draped over your shoulders, this must-have accessory will be a constant companion through the colder months.

 

Discover more stylish maternity capes and breastfeeding covers online!

 

Louise Roe Rocks a Seraphine Black Maternity Dress at Exclusive Film Screening

We can’t get enough of Louise Roe & her chic maternity style. The TV presenter and fashion journalist is nailing it in Seraphine maternity clothes!

 

Get the Look: Ultra-Soft Ribbed Knit Maternity Dress

Louise wore one of our stunning little black maternity dresses on a recent trip to Boston, where she rocked it at an intimate pre-screening of new psycho-thriller Gemini. She teamed the classic black dress with a statement pair of over-the-knee boots and a chic gold pendant necklace.

 

 

We loved Louise’s chic outfit – it was the perfect choice for such a glamorous event, and she positively glowed, posing alongside actress Maggie Gyllenhaal.

 

Get the Look: Chambray Belted Maternity Shirt Dress

Back home in LA she rocked our chambray denim maternity dress – teaming it with a large bag & over the knee boots for a chic boho inspired look.

 

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Get the Look: Blue Over Bump Slim Leg Maternity Jeans 

And it’s not just our maternity dresses she loves – Louise Roe is also a big fan of our maternity jeans, opting for a pair of our chic slim leg jeans with leopard print mules and an over-size jumper. This look was perfect for a leisurely brunch date in Boston the morning after the night before.

 

Check Out Louise Roe’s Book

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When it comes to style, it’s fair to say that Louise Roe knows a thing or two. Her blog Front Roe is packed with fashion insights, and she’s even written a book about it! Front Roe, the book is all about the little ways you can introduce a bit more style into your life. In it, she offers fantastic fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice as well as fantastic tips to boost your confidence, all aimed at helping you to become ‘the leading lady in your own life’.

 

Maternity Fashion Tips for Every Trimester with Fashion Blogger Maya Williams

When it comes to maternity fashion, international blogger & insta-star Maya Williams certainly knows a thing or two! This week on the blog, we caught up with her at our head office in London, where she shared some of her top tips for navigating each trimester in style. Read on and watch the video for Maya’s maternity fashion tips and to see which Seraphine maternity clothes she recommends for each stage of pregnancy.

 

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1st Trimester Maternity Fashion Must-Haves

“In my first trimester the first thing I did was run to Seraphine and get jeans. I immediately fell in love with over the bump – they’re just so comfy and they hug you in.”

Get the Look: Coral Pleated Maternity Dress

 

Maya recommends Maternity Jeans as the essential first maternity fashion purchase. After that, it’s all about The Bump Kit – our chic maternity starter kit complete with maternity LBD, stretchy black skirt, leggings & essential white vest. And of course oversize shirts are perfect for hiding a blossoming bump through the first trimester – just be sure to team them with a slim leg style to balance out the volume.

 

2nd Trimester Maternity Fashion Must-Haves

 

“This is my favourite trimester. They call it the honeymoon of your pregnancy – you’ve got your energy back, you’ve told the world you’re pregnant and you can show off your bump!”

Maya recommends chic maternity dresses for the second trimester, preferring bodycon jersey dresses to show off the bump, or woven A-line dresses for a chic look.

 

Get the Look: Nautical Maternity Maxi Skirt

 

Maya can’t get enough of our Tailored Cropped Maternity Trousers for the office:

 “The cigarette pants – you can wear these for work or you can dress them up in the evening. I actually really love these, I got them in black. They hug you in, they slim you down and they really dress you up if you wear them with heels and they look nice and stylish.”

 

Get the Look: Mint Lace & Silk Chiffon Maternity Dress

 

“Of course we still need to look fabulous, we still need to feel fabulous, so this is a cocktail dress that you can wear to a wedding, your baby shower, a friend’s birthday party…. I really love the pastel colour of this and the style, and the way it falls – it would really accentuate your baby bump.”

 

3rd Trimester Maternity Fashion Must-Haves

Get the Look: Sapphire Lace Top Pleated Maternity Dress

 

“And now I’m heading into the third trimester, which is so exciting because it means I’m going to meet my baby very soon! A lot of the pieces that you’ll invest in at this stage need to be super comfortable and versatile so that you can wear them later during your nursing.”

Maya recommends horizontal stripes to flatter your bump through your third trimester – she loves our Striped Maternity & Nursing Dress and our Red & White Striped Cotton Maternity & Nursing Top.

She also recommends thinking about styles that will adapt easily for nursing after baby is born, from chic nursing tops to wrap dresses, flattering maxi dresses and maternity & nursing bras.

 

Get the Look: Navy Lace Maternity Dress

 

For more from Maya Williams, follow her on Instagram @fashionlollipopblog and check out her blog www.fashionlollipop.com

 

IVF Success Story: Izzy Judd Talks to Lorraine About her Fertility Struggles

As women, the ability to fall pregnant and have children is something many of us take for granted growing up. It is often all too easy to assume that everything will fall naturally into place when the time comes. But, as anyone who has struggled with infertility will know, things don’t always work out exactly as we’d planned. Last week, author Izzy Judd, wife of McFly drummer Harry, opened up to Lorraine about their IVF journey.

 

Watch Izzy Talk IVF on TV

Izzy has documented her struggle to become a mum in her new book Dare to Dream – it follows her story from infertility, through IVF and the heartbreak of miscarriage, to the joy of welcoming her healthy baby girl Lola and the miracle of conceiving baby number 2 naturally.

 

Izzy wears the Seraphine blouse, shop it here: White Flutter Sleeve Maternity Blouse

 

The book takes an open and honest look at the anxiety and loneliness that Izzy, like so many other women, felt along the way, while also sharing some of the things that helped her through the darkest moments.

 

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Izzy says:

“The struggle for a baby, the heartache of miscarriage and the happiness of finally falling pregnant with Lola after IVF have inspired me to share my own experiences, in the hope that they will bring comfort to those going through their own fertility struggles, and help the family & friends supporting them. My greatest wish is that, by telling my own story, I can be a companion to others and help them to feel less alone – that we are in this together.”

 

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Izzy wears the Seraphine polka dot blouse, shop it here: Polka Dot Maternity Blouse

 

To find out more, follow Izzy on Instagram @Mrs_Izzyjudd and check out her book Dare to Dream.

 

Meet Hannah Maggs – the Vlogging Mama behind YouTube Sensation The Michalaks

Hannah Maggs is a blogger, Instagrammer, YouTuber & founder of MaggsLondon.co.uk. She lives in Bath with her husband Stefan and their three year old son, Grayson. They are expecting a new addition to the family this august. Each week they film their lives for their family YouTube channel ‘The Michalaks‘. Hannah also has her own separate YouTube channel, blog and online shop selling make up bags and prints.

This week on the blog we chatted with her about life on camera, pregnancy and maternity fashion…

 

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1)      We love your YouTube channels & blog – tell us a little about them. What made you start? Where does your inspiration come from?

I actually started my blog as a distraction from a really tough time in my life. My mother had just passed away, I had just finished university & I just felt lost, lonely and as though I needed some kind of stimulation and distraction.

My YouTube channel was originally started as my husband had seen me watching lots of beauty videos, and encouraged me to sit down in front of the camera and give it a go. When I fell pregnant, I had absolutely no idea what to expect, and not being able to ask my own mother was very hard for me. I turned to YouTube and started watching other people talk about their pregnancy experiences and births. I wanted to help other pregnant women in the same way that they had helped me without even knowing it.

So I began logging my pregnancy really honestly each week, and built up a little following of viewers. As I neared the end of my pregnancy people began asking if they would meet the baby when he was born or if I would keep making videos. It was then that my husband started getting involved and we organically began filming our lives as new parents each week. The rest is history!

 

 

2)      Tell us about MaggsLondon. Did you always want to run your own business?

MaggsLondon was actually intended to be a baby clothing company originally. After I had my son Grayson I really wanted to design and make baby boys clothes from liberty prints. Unfortunately the cost of making them was too high, so we ended up deciding not to pursue it, leaving me with a lot of leftover fabric. Having a background as a make-up artist, the first thing that sprung to mind was to make the fabric into makeup bags – and MaggsLondon was born. Since then we have expanded to sell prints, and are just about to launch jewellery too.

 

Get the look: Little Black Maternity Dress

 

3)      Congratulations on the exciting pregnancy news! How has this pregnancy compared to your first?

Thank you! It’s strange actually – this pregnancy is the complete opposite of my first – in fact it couldn’t be any more different. With my first pregnancy I found every aspect hard… the physical changes in my body and then coping with the mental side of things too. I suffered with pre-natal depression and honestly, I just didn’t enjoy it. This pregnancy has been an absolute dream in comparison. I’m not sure if it’s because I know what to expect now, but I feel very content and calm this time around.

 

Get the Look: Nautical Maternity Maxi Dress

 

4)      We love your style – how would you describe your signature look & how have you adapted it for pregnancy?

I think my style is pretty simple, I tend to go for plain, simple and classic pieces that I know I will like for a long time and that I can easily pair together without much thought or effort.

I’m staying true to my style in terms of keeping my pieces simple, although I’m wearing a lot more dresses than i would normally – they’re just so comfortable! With a maternity dress you don’t have to think about putting an outfit together, and with a toddler to run around after and a business to run I don’t have much time to spare.

 

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Get the Look with our lace maternity dresses

 

5)      What are your favourite Seraphine styles?

I absolutely LOVE your summer maternity dresses, and I can definitely see myself continuing to wear them even after I’m no longer pregnant, which makes them such a good investment! I particularly love your jersey maternity maxi dresses as they are just so comfortable but still make you feel feminine – and of course they show off the bump!

Also your occasion wear pieces in the Luxe Collection are just stunning – something that can be a little trickier to find when pregnant, believe me!

 

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6)      As a mum you’ll understand the morning rush – what would you recommend for putting your face together in a hurry? Any tips for speedy makeup?

Oh yes, speedy make-up has become a must for me – i barely get time to look in the mirror these days so I think I’ve got it down!

I’d say get a good base – some tinted moisturiser that you don’t need to spend too long blending, a bit of bronzer to add some depth and a quick swipe of mascara and you’re good to go! You can always build on these basics later if you find you have a spare few minutes.

 

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7)      We are confiscating your makeup bag! You get to keep 3 essential beauty products – what do you choose?

Ooooh this is a tricky one! La Roche Posay tinted sun cream because it gives such a lovely even glow, without feeling like I’m caked in foundation; some Nivea lip balm (it has a sort of glossy sheen to it) because I can’t stand having dry lips; and an eyebrow wand to keep those brows in check. Having your brows neatened can pull together your whole look instantly!

 

 

8)   What is your idea of happiness?

The most important thing for me is knowing my family are healthy. As long as we have that, we have everything. Their happiness is intertwined with my own, so when everyone is smiling and content, that’s when I’m the happiest too!

 

For more from Hannah Maggs, follow her on Instagram @Magsy24

 

Maternity Fashion Inspiration: Meet Yanira The Fashion Bump Blogger

Yanira is the style guru behind The Fashion Bump – a fantastic source of maternity fashion inspiration for pregnant women & new mamas. Living in Montreal, Yanira is a pediatric registered nurse, and started her blog as a way of helping women to stay stylish throughout pregnancy by sharing her love of all things fashion.

Yanira has featured plenty of Seraphine maternity clothes on The Fashion Bump, and is a big fan of our Seraphine ballet pumps, which are super cute and comfy whether you’re pregnant or not!

 

Get the look: White Maternity Jeans & Nude Ballet Pumps

 

1) We love The Fashion Bump – what made you start the blog? Was there a big inspiration moment?

I’ve always loved the fashion industry and liked to have the latest trends since a young age. But, I never really knew how I could be in that field. I became a nurse at 21, and thought a career in fashion would be impossible at that point. But as more of my friends and colleagues were getting pregnant I started hearing them complaining about how they didn’t know how to style themselves anymore. At that moment, I realised that I could combine my skills, sharing my tips and expertise from a nursing perspective but also creating and sharing nice maternity fashion ideas for all the mums-to-be!

 

Get the look: Off The Shoulder Black Maternity Dress

 

2) How would you describe your personal style? Do you use fashion to say something about yourself?

I don’t think I have a specific defined style. I like to try different pieces and wear what I’m comfortable in and what looks good on me. Some days, I will wear something really minimal and, other days, I will be wearing something really colourful and extravagant! I use fashion mostly to represent how I feel on a specific day, so it definitely represents my mood. But, I also love to switch my style according to the city where I am at the moment.

 

Get the look: Faux Leather Panel Maternity Leggings & Black Ballet Pumps

 

3) What are your top tips when it comes to maternity fashion?

My biggest tip would be to invest in maternity clothes that are versatile, meaning that you can wear them casually but also that you will be able to glam them up with accessories for more elegant events. Having said that, I really love silk and chiffon maternity dresses for special occasions – they’re so soft and easy to wear, which is perfect for pregnancy, and they look really elegant.

 

Get the look: Silver Ballet Pumps

 

4) We’ve spotted several Seraphine styles featured on your blog – do you have a favourite piece from our collection?

There are so many that I like! The off-the-shoulder maternity dress and the champagne silk maternity gown are two must-have maternity dresses! If we’re talking denim, the distressed jeans are my favourite. But shoe-wise, I have to say the Seraphine ballerinas are so comfortable – such a good investment! I actually love them so much i featured them on my blog – you can read my full review here.

 

 

5) We are confiscating your makeup bag! You get to keep 3 essential beauty products – what do you choose?

This question is so hard! (Haha) I have so many favourites, but if I had to choose, I would have to say my Maybelline Instant age rewind eraser dark circle treatment concealer, my mac lipstick in the shade “kinda sexy” and my new face Intensive Hydration Gel by Drunk Elephant.

 

 

6) What is your idea of happiness?

For me, happiness involves so many things! It means to feel good with myself, being able to do what I love and sharing good memories with my family and close friends!

 

For more maternity fashion inspiration from Yanira, check out her blog thefashionbump.com and follow her on Instagram @thefashionbump

 

Celebrating Father’s Day: Let’s hear it for the Boys!

They say that you never quite know how much you love the father of your children until you see how much he loves them. And perhaps that’s true, so in the run up to Father’s Day we here at Seraphine are paying tribute to the men behind the mums!

We’ve gathered a few of our favourite adorable daddy pictures for you to enjoy this Father’s Day…. Prepare to say ahhhh!

 

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A dad is his son’s first hero and his daughter’s first love. He’s a protector, a provider and the world’s best playmate. And this Father’s Day we want to say thank you.

 

 

It’s a well-known fact: Families who nap together, stay together. There’s really nothing quite like a duvet day with daddy!

 

 

You can’t go wrong with a few sweet cuddles and kisses either…

 

 

And he’s always up for an adventure! Whether it’s a trip out in the great outdoors or games in the back garden, things are always more fun when daddy’s around.

 

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He loved you before you were even born…

 

 

… and his heart grows bigger to match his growing family.

 

Wishing you all a wonderful Father’s Day full of love & laughter with the man in your life.

 

Meet Emily Nash – Royal Correspondent at Hello! Magazine

Emily Nash is the Royal Correspondent at HELLO! Magazine. She lives in southwest London with her husband, three-year-old son and newborn daughter.

 

Congratulations on welcoming beautiful baby Elin! How does it feel to be a mum of 2?

Amazing and a little scary! I feel very, very lucky to have two healthy children. Now I just need to work out how to keep them both happy at the same time!

 

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Can we take a sec to talk about your amazing job? … What is it like to be the royal correspondent at Hello! Magazine?

It’s a dream job. I get to witness some incredible and unique events and travel to some very interesting places all over the world, while working for Britain’s best celebrity magazine. I’m also very fortunate to have brilliant, kind and supportive colleagues.

 

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Do you have any funny stories involving the royals that you can share with us?

There are so many funny moments that occur during engagements and especially on Royal Tours, but one that sticks out was last year in Palm Beach, Florida, when a canopy full of rainwater collapsed on top of me and a Palace aide during Prince Harry’s Sentebale Polo Cup match. I tried to dry off before dinner and thought I’d got away with it, only for the Prince to tease me about it as soon as he arrived at the venue!

 

What about best career moments? There must be so many to choose from!

Visiting places across the globe you might never normally see is an immense privilege, and something I’ve been fortunate to do throughout my career. I used to be a National Newspaper reporter and the two stories I most enjoyed covering were the London 2012 Olympics and the 2010 Chilean mine rescue operation. Now I am lucky enough to watch the Royal Family at work and see the really positive effects they have on the people they meet.

 

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We see from your Instagram that you’ve met Prince Harry. What was that like?

I think everyone has a soft spot for Prince Harry – he’s a great guy and he’s doing some really important work through his charities and the brilliant Invictus Games for wounded and injured servicemen and women. I’ve been on many of his overseas tours and it’s great to see him in action. He has a really natural rapport with people and is very passionate about getting his message across.

 

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Have you had the chance to meet any of the other royals? Are Prince George and Princess Charlotte really that adorable in real life?

I have been lucky enough to meet many members of the Royal Family, including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Countess of Wessex. I’ve been watching Prince George and Princess Charlotte grow up since waiting outside the Lindo Wing for them both to arrive! Last year I joined them and their parents on tour for the first time as a family of four in Canada. Seeing them come down the steps of the aeroplane together was a particularly sweet moment. They are incredibly cute!

 

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What about The Duchess of Cambridge? Did you take any maternity styling tips from her?

I was actually expecting my son when Prince George was born – they are three months apart, so like the rest of the media, I waited outside the Lindo Wing for weeks, with my six-month bump in tow. I think I first looked up Seraphine after seeing the Duchess wear the brand. I didn’t manage to keep wearing heels for quite as long as she did though!

 

 

With such a high profile job you must have to maintain a smart working wardrobe. How did you manage through pregnancy?

I basically lived in Seraphine clothing from the point where I started to show! I stocked up on maternity dresses for daytime and evening events at the Palace or elsewhere and a few more relaxed styles for the weekend. I found the styles really flattering and easy to wear but smart enough to take me anywhere.

 

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Emily wears a Seraphine maternity dress to interview famous shoe designer Jimmy Choo

 

Do you have any styling tips for other expectant mums?

Dresses are so easy to style up or down for work or play – I loved the black maternity dress that comes in the bump kit because it’s so versatile and flattering – just add a colourful scarf and shoes or bag and head out. If you’re planning to breastfeed, it’s worth picking up pieces that you can keep wearing afterwards too.

 

What were your favourite Seraphine styles?

The polka dot blouse and ¾ sleeved striped nursing top. I also loved the spotted Florette dress and Luxury black Maternity Dress, which I felt great in! I’m now planning to stock up on the nursing range, which has some great pieces for the summer.

 

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We are confiscating your makeup bag! You get to keep 3 essential beauty products – what do you choose?

Only three?! It would have to be my Laura Mercier tinted moisturiser, Kevin Aucoin brow pencil and my lifesaver at the moment is the Lansinoh HPA Lanolin cream, which is great as a lip balm and always in my bag. I am relying on quite a few more products than that to help disguise the lack of sleep at the moment though!

 

For more from Emily, follow her on Instagram @emilynashhello

 

Seraphine Founder Cecile Reinaud Talks About Dressing Royalty & A-Listers

Ever wanted to take a look inside the wardrobes of the glamorous and famous? Well this week, Seraphine founder Cecile Reinaud was interviewed for an ITVBe documentary which offered a sneak peek inside the wardrobe of one of the biggest style icons of our time – The Duchess of Cambridge!

 

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Cecile Reinaud was interviewed alongside other celebrity stylists and royal fashion experts to give her insights for ITVBe’s exclusive new documentary, Kate’s Wardrobe Secrets.

 

 

Speaking from the Seraphine head office in Notting Hill, Cecile opened up about what it was like to dress the Duchess through her pregnancy, sharing her memories of the day that those beautiful first official pictures with Prince George were released – The Duchess smiling and looking utterly radiant in our signature knotted dress.

You can buy the Duchess’s famous Fuchsia Knotted Maternity Dress or her Blossom Knot Front Maternity Dress here.

 

 

Here at Seraphine, we are known for dressing all the top Hollywood celebrities through their pregnancies – everyone from Gwen Stefani, Anne Hathaway and Mila Kunis to Kate Winslet, Jessica Alba and Marion Cotillard are fans of our maternity clothes. But none of these stars has anything like the same selling power as the Duchess. Cecile shares her insights as to why this might be:

“Kate is an icon – she’s almost like a myth, so everybody wants a little piece of that Princess fairy tale. By buying what she’s wearing, you get that fairy tale in your wardrobe, and I think that is why the Kate effect is so strong and unparalleled by any other celebrities.”

 

 

The Duchess of Cambridge invested in Seraphine styles several times throughout both of her pregnancies, choosing flattering summer maternity dresses while she was expecting Prince George, and classic maternity coats through her winter pregnancy with Princess Charlotte. The Marina Maternity Coat was a particular favourite of hers, which she chose for her iconic arrival in New York on the royal couple’s first official visit to the States.

 

 

Watch the clip here or check out the full documentary on itv catch up.

Find out more about The Duchess of Cambridge’s maternity style:

The Duchess of Cambridge Celebrates her Birthday

The Duchess of Cambridge Meets the Woman who Dresses America

 

Book Your Personal Shopping Appointment at our Kensington Maternity Store!

Great news mamas! We are now offering a free personal shopping service, available exclusively at the Seraphine Kensington boutique!

Shopping for maternity clothes gives you a unique opportunity to recreate your wardrobe from scratch. This can be fantastic fun, but it can also feel a little overwhelming if you’re not sure where to start. You may need maternity dresses, tops, jeans, pyjamas, even maternity & nursing bras… and that’s just for day to day dressing. What about maternity swimwear, sportswear, work wear, a changing bag or special occasion outfits for events, parties or weddings for pregnancy and afterwards.

 

Pregnant woman buying maternity clothes - personal shopping at Seraphine

 

Well that’s where a complimentary session with one of our expert maternity stylists could make all the difference. Our stylists know the Seraphine collection inside out, as well as all the insider tricks when it comes to flattering a baby bump! Your one-on-one appointment will be arranged for after usual trading hours, so you and your stylist will have the whole store to yourselves. She will take the time to get to know you, in order to make personalised fashion suggestions based on your style, your budget and what you need from your maternity clothes.

And the best part? … These styling sessions are completely free of charge and there’s no pressure to buy – it’s a win win!

 

Pregnant woman and daughter personal shopping at Seraphine

 

Personal shopping appointments must be made at least a week in advance, and are available at our Kensington maternity store on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, beginning at 6.00pm and lasting up to an hour.

So what are you waiting for? A private personal shopping appointment is the perfect way to kick start your maternity fashion collection in a nice relaxed environment. With an expert stylist on hand to offer advice and styling tips, you’re sure to come away with a selection of pieces that are perfect for you.

Click to find out more and to book your personal shopping appointment today!

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