Great Expectations, Gilt Groupe’s first ever maternity sale, has begun! Partnered with Belly Dance Maternity, gilt.com will offer deals on brands such as NOM, Maternal America, Noppies and Serfontaine. Tons of pieces have already sold out! Register today at http://www.gilt.com/bellydancematernity and receive 15% off your next purchase at bellydancematernity.com! Don’t miss this great event!

Great Expectations, Gilt Groupe’s first ever maternity sale, begins tomorrow! Partnered with Belly Dance Maternity, gilt.com will offer deals on brands such as NOM, Maternal America, Noppies and Serfontaine. Make sure to register today at http://www.gilt.com/bellydancematernity and receive 15% off your next purchase at bellydancematernity.com! Sale starts at noon and will run for 36 hours. Don’t miss this great event!

Just in time for Mother’s Day, gilt.com, a fashionista favorite, has partnered with Belly Dance Maternity  to host Great Expectations. Gilt’s first ever maternity sale will feature hip and fashionable maternity styles by NOM, Maternal America, Noppies and Serfontaine. For those of you not familiar with Gilt, the online only retailer features designer clothes at great prices through an invitation only membership. To become part of the Gilt Groupe phenomenon, register at www.gilt.com/bellydancematernity and also receive 15% off your next purchase on bellydancematernity.com. Gilt will also feature Dress Your Bump in Style: Five Essential Tips from Belly Dance Maternity, a blog post written by Belly Dance owner Jennifer Strom Simonte, highlighting must haves to keep you in style throughout your pregnancy. The sale begins at noon on Tuesday, April 27th and will run for only 36 hours. Hurry and register today to avoid missing this great opportunity!

1.  During the first trimester of pregnancy, dressing your changing body can be hard. Going up a size in your regular pants can often lead to baggy bottoms that just fall off. You need a maternity pant with a good fit in your regular size. From basics to work pants to designer jeans, you’ll find lots of options from all of our brands.
2.  Just because you’re pregnant doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite designer denim. Designers like Serfontaine, Paige and JBrand all design fabulous maternity jeans for different body types, while staying on top of the current trends such as straight and skinny jeans.
3.  Versatility is key when thinking about your maternity wardrobe. A little black dress or skirt gives you tons of options. Wear a chic, fitted dress to the office with a blazer, or pair with high heels for a night out. Finding a piece that can be worn many different ways is important.
4.  Don’t be afraid of prints or color throughout your pregnancy. They are a great way to add some spice to your maternity wardrobe.
5.  Stay stylish even after your pregnancy with a hip diaper bag. There are many options from brands like Nest, Not Rational and Storksak. These diaper bags look like your favorite purse and are guaranteed to have strangers stopping you in the street to find out where you got them.

All celebrities have their go to accessory, now celebrity babies have one too. Sophie the Giraffe has been spotted in the teething mouths of some of the hippest celebrity babes out there. If you have a little one that’s teething or you’re just looking for a fabulous baby gift then you’ll love Sophie the Giraffe. Just don’t forget to buy two because you definitely don’t want to deal with a teething toddler after they’ve lost their favorite giraffe friend.

Alyson Hannigan and Satyana

Isla Fisher and Olive

Nicole Richie and Harlow

We’re not gonna lie, The Real Housewives of New York is one of our guilty pleasures at Belly Dance Maternity. That’s why we were so excited when Bethenny Frankel came shopping at our Hudson St store. Here’s a pic that Bethenny posted on Twitter wearing one of fabulous Olian maternity dresses.