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Pregnancy Cravings: Celebrity Mamas & Their Weird Food Wishes

Craving something strange? You’re not alone! Apparently, around 2/3 of mums-to-be will experience strong pregnancy cravings throughout their 9 months. These cravings can be so strange that they make others feel unwell and so strong that you’d be willing to go to great lengths to satisfy them – waking up your other half in the middle of the night to make you a mayonnaise and vinegar sandwich is nothing!

We recently came across this great list on Sheknows.com of the top 10 most commonly reported pregnancy cravings, and it got us wondering about what our favourite celebrities craved when they were pregnant…

 

Jessica Alba

Jessica loves our Grey Luxe Skinny Maternity Jeans

Currently expecting baby number 3, Jessica had a thing for watermelon during her second pregnancy. She explained to Latina: “Sometimes you can’t get a food out of your mind. I could always eat watermelon. With Honor, I loved fruit, too. It’s a decent craving… You still eat cheeseburgers and pickles — you just want watermelon really bad. I don’t deprive myself of anything. I eat whatever.”

 

Whitney Port

Get Whitney’s Look: Under Bump Distressed Maternity Jeans

New mama Whitney welcomed her first baby in July, but before she did, she shared a few of her top pregnancy cravings on her blog:  ‘So, I haven’t really had those TYPICAL cravings like needing to dip pickles in ice cream. But there are a few things that got me through my first trimester and are continuing to be staples in my second.’ She listed all her must-haves, including tangerine Juice, chocolate milk, black olives, and roasted and salted pumpkin seeds among other things.

 

Mila Kunis talks pregnancy cravings – watch the video

Now a mum of 2, Mila shared her pregnancy cravings with Ellen back when she was expecting her daughter Wyatt. Mila was all about vinegar-based foods like pickles and sauerkraut – husband Ashton Kutcher even put together a special ‘cravings fridge’ for her, filled with the stuff!

 

The Duchess of Cambridge

Get the Duchess’ look:  Fuchsia Knot Front Jolene Dress & the Blossom Knot Front Maternity Dress

The Duchess of Cambridge managed to keep most of the details of her pregnancies away from the public eye. But as well as a penchant for Seraphine maternity dresses, she was reported to be craving Haribo sweets and a very specific spicy vegetarian curry from a shop in her home town Bucklebury.

 

Binky Felstead

Get Binky’s look: Grey Marl Roll Neck Maternity & Nursing Jumper

Made in Chelsea star Binky recently welcomed her first baby – a daughter India Elizabeth. While she was expecting she craved all sorts of naughty things. She revealed to OK! Magazine that she’d been craving ‘Lots of carbs! I can’t get enough of pizza, burgers, fish and chips – anything naughty!’

 

Gwen Stefani

Get Gwen’s Look: Faux Leather Panel Maternity Leggings & Black Maternity Shift Dress

Mama of 3 and Seraphine maternity clothes fan Gwen Stefani apparently craved fiery foods like chillies, and even carried a little bottle of Tabasco sauce around in her hand bag just in case!

 

If you’re having strange pregnancy cravings, don’t forget to check if it’s safe to eat during pregnancy – check out The Babble Out’s list of the top foods to enjoy & to avoid when you’re expecting.

 

Say it on Your Shirt: Seraphine’s Top 5 Slogan Tees

A celebrity favourite and a street style must-have, stylish slogan tees make a bold statement so you don’t have to!

Not so much a trend as a lifestyle choice… like red lipstick or high heels… the slogan tee is always a sassy option, and spring is the perfect time to rock the look.

Browse our stylish maternity tops & check out our top 5 slogan tees…

 

 

Nautical vibes, a touch of French chic and an ultra-laid back message, this cooler-than-cool t-shirt is a must-have for those dressed down days. Made in the softest stretch viscose with easy nursing access, the C’est La Vie tee says it all!

 

 

Never forget the golden rules and always say yes to chocolate! This ultra-soft and stretchy maternity top will make sure you never have to politely decline a mistakenly offered glass of bubbly again.

 

 

Ta-da! Show off your new curves in our most feminine maternity & nursing slogan tee. Perfect for before, during and after pregnancy with easy nursing access, team it with leggings, heels & a leather jacket et voila… instant glam!

 

 

Not all the slogans are saved up for the daytime; put a rock and roll spin on your bedtime routine with our Sweet Love Maternity Pyjamas! The soft cotton top is the perfect rock chic loungewear option, and can even be teamed with skinny jeans for a dressed down day.

 

 

And our personal favourite – The Love Tee! This soft grey marl charity tee is perfect before, during and after pregnancy. Modelled by the lovely Sophie Ellis Bextor, 100% of the profits from this t-shirt go directly to Tommy’s the baby charity, helping them to fund the UK’s first medical research centre specialising in early miscarriage. AND we’ll donate an extra £1 for every picture uploaded to our online gallery.

 

For more maternity fashion inspiration, check out the rest of our stylish maternity tops online!

 

 

Spring Clean Your Style – Beauty, Hair & Maternity Fashion

Spring has sprung mamas! With sunny weather just around the corner, now is the perfect time to shake up your makeup, try a new hairstyle and refresh your wardrobe with a few new looks for the coming season. We’ve rounded up some of the hottest SS16 trends in beauty and fashion – so sit back, relax and prepare to be inspired!

 

SS16 Beauty Trends

 

 

After a few seasons of ‘no-makeup-makeup’ ruling the runways, we are pleased to report that the classic red lip is back and bigger than ever! This look united designers and makeup artists across the board with sexy red lipsticks making a big impression everywhere from Oscar de la Renta to Jason Wu and DKNY.

And just in case that wasn’t enough colour for you, blue eyeshadow was the break out look of the season! We saw everything from bold blue liners, to subtle touches, and special mention must go to the powder blue bandit masks at Chanel.

 

SS16 Hair Trends

Good news mamas – the big story this season when it comes to hair is the come as you are trend! This season more models than ever walked the catwalks with their own length, style and texture intact. In fact some of the most talked about models were the ones who dare to be different – think Ruth Bell, Edie Campbell and Peyton Knight. So this season is all about rocking your signature style and letting your hair do its thing, whether that’s tight curls, poker straight or a short sharp crop – this zero fuss all natural trend is perfect for busy mums!

And for those days that call for something a little bit special, the star accessory this season was the tiara! Seen everywhere from St Laurent to Dolce & Gabbana, Givenchy and Chanel, if you don’t fancy going full princess on your night out, why not add a stylish embellished Alice band like our Ivy Hair Band to complete your look.

 

SS16 Maternity Fashion

 

 

Wondering what to wear to show off your newly revamped look? SS16 has fashion trends galore – here are just a few of our favourites….

Gingham had a major fashion moment this season – Victoria Beckham, Celine & Stella McCartney all revamped this classic feminine look to fabulous effect. Our Gingham Cotton Maternity Dresses in blush pink or blue are the perfect way to work the look. Along the same lines, Stripes – always a flattering choice for pregnancy – was another style making a splash on the runways at shows like Prada and Dolce & Gabbana. Try our Striped Maternity & Nursing Dress for a bump flattering look that’s perfect for spring.

But it’s not all stripes, checks and geometric prints, Christian Dior’s SS16 show was awash with romantic designs in feminine fabrics and soft pastel shades. Get the look with our Pink Printed Maternity Dress or put a bohemian twist on the style with our off the shoulder Crochet Lace Maternity Dress.

And when it comes to denim, from Chanel’s denim gown to Alexander McQueen’s stunning embroidered coat, this season is all about the statement piece! Pregnant fashion bloggers can’t get enough of our Premium Stretch Denim Maternity Jump Suit, and our Chambray Belted Maternity Shirt Dress is one of the star pieces in this season’s collection.

 

Follow Seraphine Maternity’s board SPRING IS IN THE AIR on Pinterest.

Happy Easter Mamas – enjoy creating your new spring look!

 

 

Fabulous Easter Crafts, Fashion & Food for Mummy & Baby

Enjoying the long Easter weekend? We have some great outfit ideas for you and your little one…

We’ve even scoured Pinterest to find some of the best Easter crafts, recipes and ideas for you and the kids to try at home.

 

Easter Crafts & Outfits For Mum

Get the look: Blue Pinstripe Maternity Blouse and White Maternity Jeans

 

When choosing your outfit for a spring get together, you can’t go wrong with a stylish new maternity dress or a chic embellished blouse.

 

 

Whether you’re planning lunch with family, a fun day out or a full-blown Easter party, such a happy occasion calls for something special!

 

Easter Home Decor Ideas

Easter decor ideas

Giving your home a little seasonal revamp couldn’t be easier – nothing says spring like fresh flowers and Easter eggs.

Why not try creating some gorgeous floral displays in unexpected places like a vintage watering can as a table centrepiece or even an old pair of wellies in the porch.

 

Easter Baking

Easter baking ideas

It wouldn’t be Easter without a batch of freshly baked hot cross buns! Richly spiced dough tumbled through with plump juicy currents & plenty of zest, these buns are perfect for toasting, buttering & enjoying with a steaming pot of tea.

We love this recipe from Honest Mum

 

Easter Crafts & Outfits For Baby

Get the Look: Pink Tartan Cotton Baby Dress

 

In beautiful pastel shades and featuring the iconic Princess Diana pastel tartan, The Diana Collection of beautiful baby clothes offers pretty baby dresses, rompers, adorable knitted cardigans and accessories for your little loves.

 

Get the Look: Blue Trim Cotton Baby Grow

 

12% of the price of all of our designer baby clothes will be donated to the Diana Award – a foundation set up to continue Princess Diana’s charitable legacy.

 

Easter Crafts for Kids

Easter activities for toddlers

Looking for fun Easter craft ideas for the little ones to get stuck into? Older kids will love making Easter bonnets or setting up an Easter egg hunt for the little ones.

We love these cute footprint bunnies and carrots from Arien at the One Krieger Chick blog – a great activity to do with little ones of any age!

 

Easter Baking with Kids

Easter baking with toddlers

If you’re entertaining toddlers or even older kids home from school, then getting stuck into some fun in the kitchen can be a great activity.

Why not whip up a batch of no-bake shredded wheat chocolate nest cakes, or help the kids to ice some Easter bunny biscuits like these ones from Amber on the crazy little projects blog.

 

For more Spring outfit ideas follow us on Pinterest!

Follow Seraphine Maternity’s board SPRING IS IN THE AIR on Pinterest.

 

Happy Easter mamas!

 

 

Work It: 5 Tips for Dressing a Baby Bump at the Office

When you’re expecting, striking the style balance at work can be a tricky business. But here at Seraphine we are here to help! Work your new curves in professional style with our top 5 tips for dressing your bump at the office.

 

Classic black, white and grey are the staples of a smart professional wardrobe, but that doesn’t mean that it has to be boring! Nothing says workwear chic like a little black maternity dress; or why not make a fashion statement in a stylish patterned dress. Seraphine founder Cecile Reinaud suggests choosing one rich colour to mix with your staple black, and accessorising in the same shade.

 


When it comes to choosing maternity shirts and blouses for the office, we love a loose and floaty style that drapes comfortably over the bump. Try teaming our Ivory Maternity Blouse with a pair of our Slim Fit Black Maternity Trousers – the loose shirt is designed to fall beautifully over your figure, creating a stylish contrast with the fitted bottoms which slim and lengthen your legs.

 

You can’t beat a classic maternity wrap dress for pregnancy at the office. These versatile dresses are stylish, comfy, office appropriate, and most importantly, they allow you to adjust the fit to flatter your figure through every stage of pregnancy. Our Black Maternity Wrap Dress is so easy to accessorize – it will be an invaluable addition to your pregnancy wardrobe.

 

Another fantastic styling feature to look out for when building your maternity workwear wardrobe, is ruching. A classic stretch jersey dress with ruching at the sides is guaranteed to see you stylishly through every trimester. Our Printed Side Ruched Maternity Dress is the perfect style for your spring and summer work wear repertoire (and can easily be glammed up for an evening out too!)

 

And of course even the most stylish work wear ensemble will be worn in vain without the correct maternity lingerie to underpin the style. A few supportive maternity bras, vest tops, and a good collection of maternity tights and leggings will help to smooth and support your figure, creating a flattering base for all of your office wear outfits.

 

 

The Valentine’s Day Edit: Maternity Outfits You’ll LOVE

Love is in the air mamas!

With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, we’ve put together a few of our top date night outfit ideas.

And the best part? Every style featured in this post is part of our Valentine’s Edit promotion – just enter code LOVE19 at the checkout for 20% off!

 

Valentine’s Day Outfit for the Office

Valentine's outfit for the office

 

Get the Look: Black Dot Woven Maternity Dress & Red Knot Front Maternity Dress 

The big day falls on a Thursday this year, so if you’re heading straight out after work, try one of these chic maternity dresses to take you from desk to dinner date in style.

And why not complete the look with a few chic accessories!

 

The Daytime Date

 

Valentine's Daytime Date

Get the Look: Love Maternity Denim Jacket &  Red Stripe Maternity Top & Love No1 Maternity Sweater 

Whether you’re heading out for brunch, wandering around a gallery or setting out for a romantic stroll, these cute casual looks are ideal for your dressed down daytime date.

 

The Romantic Evening Out

Romantic evening out
Get the Look: Rose Woven Maternity Dress & Blush Lace Maternity Dress

If you and your love are celebrating in style with a glamorous night out this year, try one of the ultra-flattering & feminine maternity dresses from our Luxe Collection.

 

The Big Night In

Maternity nightwear

Get the Look: Grey Marl Maternity Dressing Gown & Lacy Black Maternity Nightie

If it’s an altogether more intimate affair you’re planning, then we’ve got the perfect maternity pyjamas & lingerie for your big night in.

Slip into one of these super-comfortable styles & enjoy some alone time with your love – Netflix & ice-cream optional!

 

Whatever your Valentine’s Day plans, here at Seraphine we’ve got your outfit covered.

Check out the full Valentine’s Edit online now & don’t miss your chance for 20% off!

3 Healthy Pregnancy Smoothie Recipes to Try This January

How are your New Year’s resolutions holding up mamas? Healthy pregnancy smoothies are a fantastic way to make sure you’re getting plenty of fresh fruit & veg in your diet. These smoothie recipes are quick, convenient, utterly delicious and packed full of those all-important vitamins and minerals.

We’ve chosen 3 of our favourite pregnancy-friendly smoothie recipes from around the web, and matched them up with the perfect cosy maternity jumpers to wear while you enjoy them!

 

Berry Smoothie Recipe

berry smoothie recipe for pregnancy

Click to see the full recipe on Mom365

This delicious berry smoothie is the ideal choice for breakfast & is packed full of calcium and protein, found in the milk & yogurt.

Calcium helps to build strong bones for your little one, and amino acids from protein are the building blocks for your baby’s cells, so it’s vital to get plenty through pregnancy – especially in your second and third trimesters.

To wear: Berry Nursing & Maternity Tunic

 

Green Smoothie Recipe

healthy green smoothie for pregnancy

Click to see the full recipe on the Super Healthy Kids blog

The ultimate fresh-tasting folate-filled recipe, this one provides the perfect vitamin boost for pregnancy.

Vitamin A and C from the mango & orange juice will boost your immune system and help you to absorb as much iron as possible from your food. During pregnancy you need more iron than usual, as you’ll have up to 50% more blood pumping around your body.

And that’s where the spinach comes in! Spinach provides iron and plenty of folate, which is essential for your baby’s developing brain and spinal cord.

To wear: White Cable Knit Maternity & Nursing Jumper

 

Vegan Chocolate Smoothie Recipe

healthy vegan chocolate smoothie recipe for pregnancy

See the full recipe on Detoxinista

And for something a little more indulgent, try this delicious vegan variation on the classic chocolate milkshake!

It may sound too good to be true, but this chocolatey delight is loaded with protein, potassium & fibre. Nuts are rich in protein and fibre, so peanut butter and almond milk will help with your baby’s healthy development, as well as aiding your own digestive system.

And of course bananas are a fantastic source of potassium, which you need to maintain the balance of electrolytes within your body.

To wear: Camel Cable Knit Breastfeeding Cover

 

So what are you waiting for mama? Give your body & your baby a boost with these healthy pregnancy smoothies!

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