My Hormones Made Me Do It
13
Jan
2012

Friday Favorite

Here is our outfit pick of the day. This is great for those cold winter days when you’re out running errands and still want to look stylish, but comfortable.

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Sweat outfit: Spendid
Shirt: Michael Stars Elbow Sleeve Shine V-Neck Henley

Want this look? Give us a call (949-574-2184) and we’ll ship it to you for free!

Happy Friday!

We’ve put together a great post featuring some gift items for both Pregnant Girl and baby.

2 Chix does some cute novelty tee’s that are fun for Pregnant Girl to wear. They do cute sayings such as What’s Kicking (available in gender neutral, blue, and pink footprint), Tickled Pink, Oh Boy, Knocked Up, Does This Baby Make My Butt Look Big?, and My Pod Has Two Peas. This is a great gift to give to Pregnant Girl when she finds out she’s expecting.

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Almost every baby we know has this Sophie The Giraffe teething toy.  She is a must-have accessory for every baby while they are teething.  She is made from natural rubber and food paint, so she is safe to chew. Her shape is easy for baby’s hands to grasp and she makes a delightful squeak when her tummy or head are squeezed.

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Help make Pregnant Girl’s stay at the hospital a bit more stylish with the Dear Johnnies hospital gown.  This gown buttons down the back and at the shoulders to make it more nursing friendly. She will surely appreciate the soft fabric and loose fitting design as her body heals.

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*also available in other prints

We have been going ga-ga over our new line Aden + Anais. This hooded towel and washcloth will make bath time more fun for baby. The four-layer washcloth gets softer after each wash, making it extra gentle on baby’s delicate skin.  Aden + Anais also do a line of swaddle blankets and burpy bibs, available in different patterns.

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*available in different colors

We all know Little Giraffe for making the softest must have baby blankets, loveys and towels.  These are the ultimate indulgence for your little one or they make the ideal baby gift.  Don’t miss out on their brand new product, Little G, the stuffed animal that Perez Hilton called the must have gift item this year.

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Tell us Pregnant Girl, what is the best baby gift you have received?  What are you swooning over and hoping somebody surprises you with?

06
Jan
2012

Friday Favorite

Here is our outfit pick of the day. With the warm weather we have been experiencing in Southern California, this outfit is perfect for a casual day out.

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Dress: Ella Moss
Cardigan: Splendid

Like this outfit? Give us a call (949-574-2184) and we’ll ship it to you for free! Another bonus, both these brands aren’t maternity, but will stretch enough for your baby bump. Great for before and after the baby comes, or if you’re not pregnant at all.

Happy Friday!

We couldn’t help ourselves, we’re raving about another Ingrid & Isabel item, yet again.  This item we’re about to tell you about is a life saver in your first trimester. You know that point in your pregnancy where your belly hasn’t really popped out yet, but it looks like you’ve had one too many cupcakes? That same time where you think the rubber band trick is the most genius idea, but it looks a bit bulky? Ingrid & Isabel has come up with the solution for it all…feast your eyes on the Bellaband:

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*also available in white

That piece of black fabric over her pants is the answer to all of life’s problems.  Well not really, but it is the answer to that “in between period” in your pregnancy.

Here is how it works:
1. Grab a pair of your non-maternity pants.
2. Leave it unbuttoned and unzippered
3. Slide your Bellaband over the top of your pants
…and VOILA! Life just got better.

The magic behind the Bellaband is that they hold up your pants in place while they’re unbuttoned and unzippered. It is perfect for that period in your pregnancy where things are getting a bit tight by the end of the day, but you’re not ready to venture into maternity clothes just yet. The nice thing about the Bellaband is when you wear a shirt over it, the part of the fabric that sticks out looks just like a layering cami. The stretchy material makes the Bellaband super comfortable while your belly gets bigger.

Why do we call it the “new and improved”?? Just recently, Ingrid & Isabel made two changes to the Bellaband…
1. It now has a stay-put silicone strip that offers more hold and keeps Bellaband from riding or rolling up
2. It is now longer in length for extra coverage and flexibility

This is the last post to our four part guide for Pregnant Girl’s maternity must-haves.  Don’t forget to catch up on parts one, two and three. We like to call the months after you have the baby the “fourth trimester”. Let’s be honest, the baby weight doesn’t exactly come right off after you deliver. Here are some stylish must-haves that will make you feel comfortable while you get use to having a new baby.

One of the first steps of feeling great is to wear something stylish, even if it’s just in bed. This BelaBumBum Chemise will make you feel not only great, but sexy. The easy to access clips makes nursing easy and the loose fit is great for pre and post pregnancy.

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A great lounge option is this B*UP Teal lounge cardigan.  This is made for lounging throughout pregnancy and is perfect layered over your favorite nursing tank post baby.  Wear buttoned up or open and pair with the coordinating pant for a comfortable outfit that will leave you feeling fabulous.

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Every women needs a good bra and this BelaBumBum Serena Soft Cup Nursing Bra serves just the purpose. This bra combines function and fashion!  Enjoy a little sass with the lace and a lot of comfort and support with a soft molded cup.  The straps have a hook for easy, one handed nursing access.

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Glamourmom tanks seem to be all the rage in the nursing community.  This company makes nursing tops stylish and flattering for post partum body coverage. The tank also has a full built-in nursing bra so no need for another added lay underneath.

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*also available in solid black and white

Next up is the Susana Monaco Band Pant in black. These pants are super comfortable and great to dress up when you need to leave the house. They are also comfortable enough to lounge around the house in.  They are non-maternity, but work for both pregnancy and afterwards as well.  We guarantee you will live in these.

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Last, but certainly not least, we have the Storksak Jools Diaper Bag. What we love about Storksak is that their diaper bags look like purses. Who says you need to give up style just because you keep wet wipes in your bag? It features two large outer pockets including a front zipper pocket, thermo-insulated bottle pocket, padded changing mat and detachable inner sak. All the other moms at the park will wish they had your stylish diaper bag.

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There you have it, our favorites for all four trimesters. We hope this guide makes getting dressed in the morning a bit easier for you. When you’re wearing a cute outfit, you’re bound to feel better and have a better day.