It’s been a big week at Belly Dance Maternity!! We’ve had several pregnant celebrities shopping with us and dressing their bellies with our chic styles. Since we don’t want to let the cat out of and spoil anyone’s pregnancy secrets, here are a few celebrity favorites:

Juicy Maternity-Just because you’re expecting, doesn’t mean you have to give up some of your favorite pre-pregnancy styles. Juicy Couture Maternity has redesigned their best selling velour track suit to fit your growing belly. The maternity hoodie and track pant offer comfort and style to any mom’s-to-be on the go.

NOM-Everyone loves the ease and comfort of a great pair of maternity leggings - even celebs! These soft, stretchy legging is the essential item to own throughout your pregnancy. Pair with a trendy maternity tunic for a chic look or with a maternity sweater for a comfy, cozy look.

JBrand-The denim line JBrand, favored by celebrities, has now introduced their most popular styles in maternity designer denim. The maternity Lovestory jean, with it’s dark wash and ultra-comfy waistband, is a huge hit with our celebrity customers.

NOM-This soft maternity turtleneck is a celeb favorite, due to its super comfy fit and stylish appearance. Sure to keep you warm and cozy during the winter months, this twisted turtleneck is a great addition to your maternity clothing wardrobe.

Christian Siriano, the winning designer from Project Runway, will be launching the holiday collection from his new maternity line, Fierce Mamas for Moody Mamas.  He will be at the New York store on Saturday, November 8, and the founders of the line will be at the Chicago store on Saturday, November 15.  Not only will the designers be visiting the stores to work with customers, but these event pieces will be available exclusively at Belly Dance for the holiday season.  Come see us at these cool events!!

Here at Belly Dance Maternity, we have a huge selection of maternity gifts for the mom-to-be in your life. Here are a few of our favorites:

Serena & Lily Market Sling-This beautiful designer baby sling, worn by many celebs, is a great gift for that special mom-to-be. Made in three colors with a stylish embroidered pattern, this sling is sure to be a hit.

Mama Mio-Want to pamper someone special for the hoidays? Try Mama Mio, a popular maternity skincare line. With a variety of gift sets, from the Countodwn Kit to the Congratulations Kit,  you’re bound to find the perfect gift.

Storksak-This popular designer diaper bag is a great gift idea. Stylish and easy to clean, you can’t go wrong with this bag. Loved by celebs, the Storksak Emily diaper bag is both sylish and functional.

BelaBumBum-Keep that special lady in your life feeling comfy and sexy in the BelaBumBum nursing chemise and kimono robe. The soft fabric and pretty colors, make these the perfect loungewear for expectant moms.

Samson Martin-These popular maternity t-shirts are a great way for expectant mothers to show when their bundle of joy is on the way! These cute, stylish tees are the perfect gift holiday gift for someone special in your life.

At Belly Dance Baby, we have tons of gifts, but here are our top five picks for baby gifts this season. 

Patemm Pad-Patemm Pad’s patented design and stylish patterns make them a sure pick.  Available in thee colors, Patemm Pad changing pads make changing your baby quick and simple with a place for diapers and wipes and folds up to a handy carrying size. 

Baby Bonkie-Baby Bonkie’s swaddle design helps calm newborns, and there are many stylish designs.  These stylish baby gifts are soft and cozy and always a favorite.

Trumpette Socks-Trumpette baby socks are our most popular gift.  With dozens of patterns to choose from and cute gift boxes, Trumpette socks are a fun choice for the season. 

Egg by Susan Lazar-Spotted on the tots of many celebrity babies, Egg Baby knitwear is luxurious with rich colors and soft fabrics.  This soft romper and matching hat make a perfect ensemble and great designer baby gift. 

3 Sprouts-3 Sprouts towels make bathtime fun.  Their fun packaging and soft terry make this a great baby holiday gift.

Our newest arrival in maternity jeans is J Brand.  J Brand designer maternity jeans are stylish and comfortable.  For those who don’t want a band over the belly, these are fabulous, with two stretch panels at the pocket and no big stretchy belly panel.  Dress like a celeb even while expecting.  Check out Jennifer Garner recently spotted in J Brand maternity jeans below.

 Source: Just Jared, www.justjared.com

Don’t forget you’re voting for two! Tuesday, November 4th, is only six weeks away. If you haven’t registered to vote yet, you can log on at www.rockthevote.com to register. If you’re looking for a fun way to support your favorite candidate, check out our political tanks by NOM. Whether your vote is for the democrats or republicans, these maternity tanks are a great way to show support for your political party in style.

As all new Moms know, our bodies don’t return to their old selves as soon as the baby is born. What to do then about that stubborn midsection? Luckily for us, an amazing new product called Yummie Tummie has hit store shelves. Created by Heather Thomson, fashion designer and celeb stylist, Yummie Tummie is the PERFECT solution to all your post baby weight problems! Created to be a tank and shaper in one, the Yummie Tummie is the essential item to own after birth - they even make a nursing tank version! The tank has a 100% cotton bust and hip panel that appear to be a normal tank but it’s the secret spandex midsection panel which does all the magic. The secret shaper smoothes from your bust line to your hips, concealing those unwanted muffin tops and post-pregnancy bellies that we all suffer from. The Yummie Tummie has become so popular that it has been featured on everything from Oprah to The Today Show to Entertainment Tonight. For all new Moms out there, this is one product that should definitely be on your list of must-haves!

Looking for a baby sling to carry but can’t find one chic enough??  Serena and Lily’s Market Sling is the answer for you.  Carried by celeb moms such as Jessica Alba, Nicole Kidman, and Camila Alves, these slings are not only comfortable but beautiful as well.  Embroidered on 100% organic cotton, the Market Sling is available in three color choices and is extremely easy to use, as it is made out of one single piece of fabric, which means no annoying buckles, belts, or straps.  These slings are not only great for Mom, but they are also sure to be a hit with your little one as they boast a delicate, soft-brushed interior-perfect against your baby’s skin!

 Source: www.pregnancyfashion.com

So, what are the best trends this season?  Here is the scoop the way we see it:

Maxi Dresses: You have seen them on pregnant celebs from Angelina Jolie to Tori Spelling to Ashlee Simpson.  Shipping in the next weeks are our two new styles from NOM.  These easy, stylish maternity maxi dresses will keep you cool and comfortable. 

Prints:  We love prints. From floral to abstract, prints are a great way to flaunt your pregnancy style in the best maternity clothes.  The best part is that stylish maternity dresses like those below take you from day to night in style.

Designer Denim: If you are going to splurge on one thing while expecting, designer maternity jeans are an easy choice. From basic bootleg to stylish skinny, designer maternity jeans will be your favorite day after day.  The Paige Maternity Jean and Juicy Maternity Kate Jean below are ideal choices.

Comfy tees: From basics by Michael Stars to graphic tees by Samson Martin, soft and stylish cotton maternity tshirts will keep you looking good in the heat.

Halle Berry, looking fabulous as always, was spotted out this weekend wearing the Tess Top.

Source: Celebrity Baby Blog

These days we get a lot of questions about dressing for pregnancy.  Here are our top thoughts for the season.

Tunics - Tunics are a fabulous way to feel comfortable and look stylish.  Tunic sweaters or tops layered over leggings or tights will get you through the season in style.  Pair with boots or flats for two totally different looks.

Skinny Jeans - We have many customers who question this trend for maternity.  However, skinny jeans are a stylish alternative with boots and a longer sweater or tunic, and they are warmer than leggings, which makes them practical.

Cozy Sweaters - With cold weather just reaching many of us, sweaters and knit dresses have been hot.  They provide a way to look ”dressed” while feeling comfortable.

Corduroy - For all our urban customers, stylish cords are the perfect way to stay warm.  With many alternatives from designer brands to casual price points, corduroys are an easy staple for your season wardrobe.

Hip Dresses - This season, dresses are an ideal look for day or night.  Pair with boots or dress up with heels and tights. Either way, you are sure to look great. 

Just Jared released sneak pics from the Sex and the City movie, and there are great shots of Kristin Davis/aka Charlotte returning from a shopping spree.  And the style maven is weighed down with Belly Dance shopping bags.  Great choice, Charlotte!!

Source: Just Jared

Recently, we have had lots of celeb shoppers and have been dressing many famous bellies in NOM by Belly Dance styles.

Check out Julia Roberts and Naomi Watts, spotted in NOM by Belly Dance this summer.

With our new Going Green campaign, we want to share with you some our favorite places to enjoy life while caring for the environment.  For our New York customers, we love Priti Organic Spa.  Featured in magazines and frequented by many NY designers, Priti uses 100% organic products-nail polish, skin care, and even the slippers are biodegradable.  Nail polish is formaldehyde, toulene, and dbp free and the varnish remover is made from soy.  A favorite of many of our customers, Priti is definitely worth a visit-during and after pregnancy.

Hip mamas (and cool babes) want hip strollers.  Judging by the pix in Us Magazine, Maclaren is the choice of celeb moms.  And Belly Dance is excited to bring Maclaren to our baby collection at Belly Dance Baby.  We never like to miss a trend, especially a practical one. 

Source: Us Magazine