Tori Spelling is reportedly pregnant.  Flowy tops and big sweaters.  Stay tuned to see more of Tori’s maternity style. and maternity clothes choices.

  Source: People

We couldn’t write about our favorite things without writing about the Bella Band.  We have to admit that a year ago we were doubtful about this product.  After all, how great could a band of fabric be?  Well, after hundreds of customer requests, we listened.

The Bella Band is awesome.  A pregnancy must. Wear this seamless knit band at your waistline, over your unbuttoned pre-pregnancy pants, over slightly big maternity pants, or around the waistband of any maternity style that falls down around your hips. Let it show under your top for a layered look or wear it hidden.

No more unbuttoned jeans at the beginning of your pregnancy and great support when your belly is bigger.

You asked, and we listened…

BabyCenter My Baby This Week emails are an educational resource personalized to your due date.  Learn about your baby’s development each week for forty weeks and link to other BabyCenter resources to learn more about your pregnancy and a community of women going through the same stage.

These emails get rave reviews from thousands of customers.  Sign up here and enjoy.

Every day customers ask about stretchmarks and what can be done to prevent them.  Well, after asking many doctors, the truth is that some of it is genetic.  However, we have seen many women use Belli Cosmetics Belly Oil with great results.  And supposedly Angelina Jolie and Courteney Cox chose Belli as well.

It can be used on the belly, hips, breasts, and buttocks.  It is a blend of pure plant extracts that prepares skin for stretching. Tocopherol (Vitamin E) and Go-To-Kola extract have been shown in medical research to help prevent stretchmarks. Lavender and sweet almond oil soothe and calm the senses while nourishing and moisturizing to help skin stretch without the damage.

We all love Desperate Housewives, and we think it is cool that Marcia Cross is expecting.  We hear twins now, but who knows?  She will be an expecting mom to watch.  Her maternity style is reflective of so many of our customers-a woman in her 40’s who has an established sense of self.  We will be watching for her maternity clothing choices…  Along with all of her fans.

We love expecting women with style, and Maggie Gyllenhaal looks great pregnant.  She looks so comfortable in her skin, and we love seeing her around town in New York in her maternity clothes.

Learn more about her pregnancy at Love To Know.

  Source: People

We hate to admit it but, yes, we too are obessed with celebrity pregnancies and babies.  There is no better place to feed your craving than Celebrity Babies.

Learn who is expecting, what maternity clothing they are wearing, see pix of hot mamas and their babies. 

Those of you in New York may already be familiar with this site, as it was featured on the cover of New York Magazine, but Urban Baby is going national.  A great resource for expecting women and new moms, Urban Baby is the “go to” spot for information.

And check out their message boards to see how other moms-to-be are feeling. 

One question we often receive is what are the best basics for working moms-to-be.  Here are some ideas about how to look professional and stylish at the same time.

• Basic Black Pant-This is an easy find.  The big question is overbelly or underbelly.  Our favorites are the Noppies Underbelly Maternity Pant for the first two trimesters and the Noppies Overbelly Maternity Pant for the last two trimesters.  We also love the Olian Rolldown Vertigo Maternity Pant with a comfy band that rolls up or down on your belly.
•  Versatile Sweater-An easy sweater is a sure bet for work this fall, and you will also find yourself wearing it on weekends with jeans.  Our picks are the Japanese Weekend Surplice Maternity Sweater and the Liz Lange Shawl Collar.
• Button Down Shirt-A business classic, you will find yourself pulling a maternity top such as the Duet Cameron Button Down from your closet often.
• Black Skirt-There are many silhouettes that can work in a business setting.  For a pencil skirt, the Noppies NYC Maternity Skirt cannot be beat.  For a clean, pleated body, the Duet Microtwill Skirt is a favorite.
• Wrap Top-A wrap top is a great choice for work, as it also provides the option to wear with pants or denim out on the town.  Diane von Furstenberg Leonetina is an easy choice, as well as the Olian Floral Teal Wrap.

The “it” bag this year, the StorkSak Gigi has been spotted on Angelina Jolie often.  Seen in People, US Magazine, InStyle, and Life & Style, this bag is both sleek and useful-a match that is hard to make with diaper bags.  We are always on the lookout for cool new bags, and this is it.

 

 

Well, we are suckers for trends at Belly Dance.  And we are often asked about trends.  So we figured that our thoughts on Fall trends were a good place to start.  Here we go…

• Designer Denim-Designer denim in the maternity clothing world is as hip as ever.  We are thrilled that designers such as Serfontaine, Paper Denim & Cloth, Habitual, and Chip and Pepper have recently entered the maternity clothes market.  And, why not?  Expecting mamas everywhere deserve to look good.  And Belly Dance carries the widest range of maternity designer jeans, so you are in the right place.
• Cozy Sweaters-For those of us unlucky enough to face winter weather, at least we will be doing it in style.  Warm sweaters are all the rage this Fall.  Longer lengths, tunics, chunky turtlenecks, and yummy colors.  We have them all.  Check out the Momzee Long Cardigan for a great trend in belted maternity sweaters.
• Casual Pants-You asked, and we (and our designers) listened.  We have tons of casual and cargo pants.  Olive, brown, black, corduroy, twill, belted…  Perfect to pair with any tee or sweater and perfect your maternity wardrobe.
• Sophisticated Prints-Diane von Furstenberg is the best example here, but we have prints from many fabulous designers.  Women often shy away from prints when they are not pregnant, but when you are showing, sophisticated prints can be flattering and a great accent to any outfit. 

So, what exactly is the Belly Dance Blog, and why have we created it?  Well, there are always things that our team wants to share with you.  Everything from our latest favorite designer, to Fall trends, to celeb maternity gossip.  We want this blog to celebrate pregnancy and to be a place for our customers to come and feel a sense of community.  So visit often and give us feedback.  We want to know what you think.