MaternityTip: La Jolla Mom

December 3rd, 2009

If only we could all live under year-round sun in picturesque La Jolla.  For a glimpse into life in the seaside city from a mom’s POV, go to LaJollaMom.com, a well-edited online source for happenings in San Diego and beyond.  Check out funny yet practical articles such as “If Your Husband Puts Your Keys in a Pile of Super Glue, Here’s How You Get it Off,” a yummy banana caramel cake recipe, green tips like uses for orange mesh bags, and Wine Wednesdays.

La Jolla

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MaternityCeleb: Adriana Lima

November 16th, 2009

The Victoria’s Secret model and her NBA-star husband, Marko Jaric, welcomed baby girl Valentina Lima Jaric yesterday.  Congrats!  Here’s the Brazilian beauty during her pregnancy looking chic in an all-black ensemble.  Duplicate the flattering look with these picks:

Adriana Lima collage

Shop the Celeb look at DesignerMaternity.com: Olian Maternity Shawl Top, Maternal America Skinny Jeans

[photo from PopSugar]

MaternityDeal: Is That a Diaper Bag?

November 4th, 2009

Bottles, diapers, wipes and blankies don’t have to be stuffed into quilted flower-and-hearts-printed carryalls.  The elegant diaper bags from Timi & Leslie are so chic they can double as bags for work, laptops, travel, and play.  Check out these great deals on the stylish bags and you’ll be the coolest mom on the block.

TL collage

Shop the Deal at DesignerMaternity.com:

Timi & Leslie Ruby Bag in Eggplant:$254 $135

Timi & Leslie Mod Bag in Silver: $179 $123

Timi & Leslie Jane Bag in Black: $379 $145

MaternityTip: Tipping the Tip Jar

November 4th, 2009

Parents magazine wants to know what tips and tricks you have to make crazy mommy life a little easier!  From their post on Goody Blog:

“Whether it’s a surefire way to get your picky eater to eat her veggies, a simple organizing solution, a clever way to keep kids busy on long car-rides, or the perfect go-to present that’s a hit with every child, we want to know our readers’ best nuggets of homegrown advice! It can be about anything—so go on and share!”

Head over to their new community site to share and you could be featured in the magazine!

Nick Kelsh mud

[photo by Nick Kelsh]

MaternityTip: How to Photograph Your Baby

November 2nd, 2009

Cool Mom Picks is an endless pool of knowledge for moms, moms-to-be, and those who just enjoy stylish lifestyle advice from people who know what they’re talking about!  I’m always trying to find camera tips and shortcuts that will make photographs pop and from this post it sounds like the DVD How to Photograph Your Baby from Nick Kelsh is a keeper.  It’s time for lights, camera, action!   

How to Photograph Your Baby

MaternityNews: The Mother of All Movies

November 2nd, 2009

“Motherhood” follows a hapless mother of two, played by Uma Thurman, as she meets countless obstacles and challenges on a seemingly typical day raising her kids in Manhattan.  Check out this article on ParentDish for writer and director Katherine Dieckmann’s personal thoughts on the movie-making process and the harsh reality of being a mom. 

Motherhood movie poster

MaternityCeleb: Gisele Bundchen

October 27th, 2009

Pregnant supermodels: sounds like an oxymoron but alas, here is the fairest queen of them all cruising around in a “I’m-obviously-gonna-be-a-cool-mom” rocker tee.  Looks to me like this top is just a regular vintage shirt, which means it may not accomodate everyone’s growing tummy.  Juicy Couture makes a maternity tee that looks pretty comfy no matter how far you may be into your pregnancy, and you can still strut around with as much rockstar and Gisele attitude as you want.

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Shop the Celeb Look at DesignerMaternity.com: Juicy Couture Tee

MaternityTip: The Ultimate Stroller

October 27th, 2009

The verdict is in from Celebrity Baby Blog: the Maclaren stroller is a must for style, durability, versatility and safety.  Browse a variety of styles, from twin strollers to pink ones designed by Juicy Couture, at DesignerMaternity.com.

  MacLaren stroller

MaternityTrend: Chic Winter Wear

October 20th, 2009

Trench Isabella Oliver

So I was looking around for a classic trench coat made for moms-to-be and surprise surprise, the chicest one of all comes from Isabella Oliver.  With a few modern adjustments to fit the woman on the go – shortened sleeves, tented shape, and wide belt – this makes such a great cover up to look pulled-together all yearlong!

 

Some other stylish cold weather alternatives, all from A Pea in the Pod:

 

coat collage

Shop the Trend at DesignerMaternity.com: Isabella Oliver Trapeze Trench, A Pea in the Pod Nylon Jacket, A Pea in the Pod Double Breasted Jacket, A Pea in the Pod Jacquard Coat

MaternityDeal: Isabella Oliver Cutaway Wrap Top

October 16th, 2009

I love that Isabella Oliver shows the sketches of their garments so you can see the thought behind their comfortable and versatile clothing.  The signature wrap on this top makes it useful and stylish throughout all nine months of your pregnancy.

Isabella Oliver collage

Shop the Deal at DesignerMaternity.com: Isabella Oliver Cutaway Wrap Top $149 $89.40