Celebrity….Giraffe?

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

Real Housewives of Belly Dance

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.

Trend Alert!

Looking for hot trendy tops for this spring? You may think that you should stay away from stripes during your pregnancy, but in fact a striped maternity top is very stylish and flattering. Check out Jenna Elfman, Rebecca Gayheart and Cluadia Schiffer in their super cute striped maternity tops. If you love this trend then you’re going to love all the fantastic striped maternity tops that we have at Belly Dance Maternity, check them out.

The Glow Black Brooklyn Top by Pure T is a must have for spring. Pure T is very well known for their incredibly soft cotton tee’s. Better get it in black and twilight because you’ll want to wear this fun striped maternity tunic everyday.

Stripes don’t have to be just black and white. Add a little pop of color into your spring wardrobe with this eye catching striped maternity tee from NOM. The Eden Burnout Tee has been flying off our shelves. You’re gonna love the fit and thin, soft cotton will keep you nice and cool this summer.

Whether you want to rock the stripe trend at work or on the weekends, you’ll have plenty of options with the Ripe Maternity Skipper Top. The Ripe Maternity Skipper Top is chic and trendy at the same time. The drop waist will hug your belly to show off you’re growing bump and it looks great with black maternity pants, maternity jeans or maternity shorts.

Beautiful Babies on the Way!

We can’t wait to see these beautiful baby bumps turn into cute and cuddly babies. Congratulations to these moms-to-be!

Amy Adams

Jenna Elfman

Padma Lakshmi

Rebecca Gayheart

Belly Dance Favorite…Seen on Emmanuelle Chiriqui

We are obsessed with the Blondie dress by Qi. This super soft one shoulder cashmere dress is the perfect piece to get you and your growing bump through the holiday season in style! For the edgier mom-to-be, wear this little black dress with boots and you’ll be ready for a night out with your girlfriend’s. For a more sophisticated look, throw on a pair of sexy pumps and be prepared to be the star of the show at the office holiday party! Worn by celebrities such as Emmanuelle Chiriqui, the Qi Blondie Dress is a definite must have for stylish expecting mothers this season. For more info on this fabulous dress, please call one of our stores!

Expecting Celeb Mommies – Who’s Due Next?

We obsessively watch celebrity baby bumps and can’t wait to hear about all the upcoming births…not to mention seeing pictures of their adorable new babies! Here are the celebs who are due next (looks like December is going to be a busy month!!) and whose new little munchkins we can’t wait to see:

Maya Rudolph – Due November 2009

Adriana Lima – Due December 2009

Gisele Bundchen – Due December 2009

Kendra Wilkinson – Due December 2009

Kourtney Kardashian – Due December 2009

Celebrity Births

With all the pregnant celebrities lately it’s hard to keep track of who is due and who has already delivered their little bundle of joy. Here are some of the newest celebrity babies to have entered the world:

Mel Gibson and girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva welcomed baby girl Lucia on October 30th

Karolina Kurkova and fiance Archie Drury welcomed baby boy Tobin Jack on October 29th

Colin Farrell and girlfriend Alicja Bachleda welcomed baby boy Henry on October 7th

Heidi Klum and husband Seal welcomed baby girl Lou Solula on October 9th

Congratulations to all of the new happy parents!!!!

Bump Alert!

At Belly Dance, we are obsessed with The Real Housewives of New York City! We are so happy for new mommy-to-be Bethenny Frankel and her fiance Jason Hoppy. Congratulations to the happy couple…we can’t wait to watch your growing bump!

Shh…We Know Victoria’s Secret

They must be putting something in the water over at Victoria’s Secret. Following in Heidi Klum’s steps, 3 more of their beautiful models having started growing baby bumps. Seems like all that sexy lingerie has been doing its job! We can’t wait to see what their runway show is going to be like this year. Congratulations ladies!

Who’s Your Daddy?

You’ve heard of Mommy and Me time, but Daddy and Me time is just as important. Check out this hands on dads that are not only super involved in their kids lives, but provide all those moms out there with some nice eye candy as well.

Baby Bumps on the Red Carpet

Hedi Klum and Kourtney Kardashian are not only eating for two but walking the red carpet for two! Both showed off their bumps at last nights Emmy Awards and looked absolutely gorgeous doing it.

Trend Alert – Emmy Colors

We know how hard it can be to stay in fashion while pregnant, especially when you have a fancy affair to go to. Although you might not be able to pull off some of the slinky red carpet styles you can certainly pull off the hot red carpet colors. Check out some of our favorites:

There is no better way to make a grand entrance than with a striking red dress. The Maternal America Red Front Tie Dress is sure to leave you feeling hot!

Pretty in plum! One of the most popular colors for fall is purple. Mary Louise Parker looked smashing in her two toned purple dress and you will feel just as beautiful in our NOM Regal Madeline Dress.

It’s electric! Whether your dark or fair electric blue will brighten you up. Our Olian Electric Lycra Empire Maternity Dress is the perfect way for you to steal the spot light at your next big event.

Trend Alert – Black Skinny Denim

We are obsessed right now with skinny black maternity jeans! Chic and stylish, skinny black denim is a great way to stay hip and fashionable while pregnant. Pair with boots, flats, or heels – this great style can be worn with anything! A favorite of celebs such as Rachel Bilson and Reese Witherspoon, black skinny jeans are the absolute must have for your closet. We love the Black Kate Maternity Jean by Juicy Couture Maternity and the Black Skinny Maternity Jean by Paige Maternity.

Ethnic Prints

We love Halle Berry’s ethnic print dress! Stylish and chic, these great prints are a fabulous way to add a little punch to your maternity wardrobe. Take the trend from summer to fall with the Maternity Maxi Dress by Momzee. This easy to wear maternity dress can be worn in the summer with a flip flop and in the fall with a boot, making this a great transition piece. Fashionable and comfy at the same time, you can’t go wrong with this stylish maternity maxi dress!

Trend Alert – Wide Leg Denim

Dress up in denim with wide leg maternity jeans! Wide leg denim trousers are a great fall trend and lend themselves easily to being worn casually or dressy. Celebs such as Penelope Cruz and Ashley Olsen have both been stopped sporting this trend. Try the Miller Maternity Jean by Juicy Couture Maternity. These fabulous wide leg maternity trouser jeans can easily take you from day to night and are the perfect addition to your maternity wardrobe!