Maternity Blog by Belly Dance Maternity

Escaping the Cold?

Belly Dance — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:11:48 +0000

… then you need to check out some of our new favorite maternity pieces for warm weather. Most of us are looking to escape these frigid temperatures, so if you’re one of the lucky ones that is going some place tropical you’ll be thrilled with our new resort maternity pieces.

The Penelope Dress from NOM has been one of our best selling maternity dresses for 3 years now. The flattering fit and soft, stretchy material make this maternity dress a must have for any vacation.

Just in for spring this Maternal America Faux Wrap Dress is already flying off the racks. With it’s fun print and lightweight wrap style you will be sure to stay cool and comfortable in the hot Caribbean weather.

If you’re looking for something that you can dress up or down you’ll love this easy, breezy maternity top from Olian. With it’s bold, funky print the Carmen Maternity Top will spice up any outfit. You’ll also love the silky, soft material that won’t wrinkle in your suitcase.

We know that shopping for a maternity bathing suit can be a daunting task, but you’ll be so relieved once you try on the Ripe Maternity Bond Girl Tankini. With it’s cute hardware detailing and flattering side ruching you’ll feel sexy and stylish while hitting the beach.

Beautiful Babies on the Way!

Belly Dance — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:37:08 +0000

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

Bundle Up Baby

Belly Dance — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:58:52 +0000

Whether you’re in the midwest or the northeast you can certainly agree that it’s cold out there. You might be spending a lot of your time cooped up inside with your new baby, but that can get tiring for mommy and baby. Check out all of our great winter baby gear that will allow you to go out and explore while keeping baby toasty warm.

Slip your little one inside the Dwell Bundle Bag and you can be assured that they will not only be warm and cozy, but that they’ll fall asleep in no time

The Angel Dear Faux Suede Jackets are perfect for the winter. They are soft and warm, but also incredibly cute and stylish.

The Bundle Me Hat is one of our favorite baby accessories. We all know how babies love to pull off their hats, the Bundle Me Hat has a great fit to insure that it stays put. It’s warm plush sherling material also guarantees that you’re little one stays warm.

Our Favorite Holiday Gifts for Moms-to-Be

Belly Dance — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:57:04 +0000

The holidays are right around the corner and it’s time to start your shopping. Here are some of our favorite maternity gift ideas for that special pregnant lady in your life.

The NOM Rosalie Dress is the perfect maternity holiday party dress. Surprise her with this sexy, satin maternity dress and not only will she feel like the life of the party, but you’ll be sure to get bonus points from this sassy gift.

You can never have too many comfy, stylish maternity tees. Michael Stars are a favorite with every pregnant woman who doesn’t want to sacrifice comfort for style. With so many different styles and colors to choose from you can’t go wrong with this gift. Check out one of our favorites, the Michael Stars Surplice Maternity Top.

Winter is a horrible time for dry skin especially for growing pregnant bellies. Keep her bump soft and moisturized with the Mambino Organics Anti-Stretch and Rebound Kit. This prenatal skincare kit is sure to keep her skin happy all winter long.

Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer? Not only are these undies seamless and oh so comfortable, but they come in a great variety of colors. Spice up her stocking with a little Hanky Panky.

Belly Dance Favorite…Seen on Emmanuelle Chiriqui

Belly Dance — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:27:27 +0000

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?

Belly Dance — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:37:40 +0000

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

Belly Dance — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:18:50 +0000

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!

Belly Dance — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:22:26 +0000

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!

Belly Dance Favorite

Belly Dance — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:40:02 +0000

Fall is finally here and we’ve gotten in tons of cute maternity pieces to keep you warm during these cooler months. We are obsessed with the Striped Knit Dress by NOM. This super soft, stylish fitted maternity dress is a great way to show off your growing bump. Pair this maternity dress with boots and a scarf for afternoon shopping or a pair of classic black pumps for the office. This dress is so great you’ll want to wear it long after your pregnancy is over.

Shh…We Know Victoria’s Secret

Belly Dance — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:47:01 +0000

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!