What Kind of Maternity Dress Works Best for the Christmas Office party?

With the approach of the holiday season soon upon us, it’s that time of year when pregnant fashionistas search the stores and online shopping sites for some great ideas on stylish maternity dresses that will look sexy, on trend and flattering for pregnant mummies to be.

Maternity fashion is definitely following the trends set by mainstream fashion using colour to make bold fashion statements, with contrasting accessories such as bags, shoes and jewellery to complete the look.

New season colours include hot pink, lime green, watermelon, red, green and orange and also the softer florescent shades.

Figure hugging sleeveless, tank maternity dresses, made from forgiving viscose and elastane gives a sexy look, enhancing your new pregnancy curves and baby bump and are now available in a myriad of plain colours or stripes, short or maxi versions that give a more casual look.

If you’re looking for a more upmarket look with killer heels, opt for some silk and chiffon styles that gather around the belly to enhance, rather than cover up your glowing baby bump.

At Sweet Lilly Maternity, our clients like the flexibility of wearing gorgeous nursing dresses that can also be worn during pregnancy too, thereby providing more value for the investment made in maternity clothes.  Our range of nursing dresses from Mothers en Vogue include short, sexy, silk styles or soft flowing jersey maxi dresses for comfort and great style.

Maternity maxi dresses tend to work exceptionally well when you’re cruising through your third trimester, as they work really well with ballet flats or gladiator flats to keep your feet cool and comfortable during the warmer months, as well as, enhancing your beautiful baby bump and pregnancy curves.

If you’re really not into maternity dresses, consider the style of skinny or straight leg maternity pants with killer heels to show off your pregnancy style.  These days, maternity pants are available in a variety of hot colours or classic black or white.  Add a sequinned jacket for added sparkle and you’re one hot mama!

For a range of exciting nursing dresses and stylish maternity dresses, visit our online store at: http://www.sweetlillymaternity.com.au

Top 7 Essential Maternity Tips to Become a Yummy Mummy

Every pregnant mum wants to look like a glowing yummy mummy, right?  Who wouldn’t want to look like Kate Hudson did during her ‘yummy mummy’ months with glowing skin and hair and beautiful design of maternity work clothes to show off your oh-so-small but perfected rounded bump? 

We’ve asked our pregnant girlfriends for the best pregnancy advice to give others:

Be prepared to invest in a smart ‘yummy mummy’ wardrobe to include basic and stand out pieces full of colour that scream, ‘look at my bump’.  Take a cue from the celebrity moms and bear all, showing off and accentuating your new body shape and that cute little bump forming in your belly.  Of course, we’re not suggesting that you go out and buy maternity slogan tees that say, ‘baby under construction’ or something similar …. Instead, try to style your new body shape to accentuate your shapely new curves with layering techniques, colour and a various mix of textured fabrics to create interest and sex appeal.

If money is an obstacle, use girlfriends ‘hand me downs’ to layer and accessorise, mixing new and the not-so-new together to create your own individual look.  You might be lucky enough to bag some bargains through eBay or the clearance section on other online stores.

Consider investing in nursing clothes that can be worn during your pregnancy too, this way getting the most out of your investment.

Accessorise yourself!  Invest in lots of bangles, bracelets and earrings to create colour and interest to compliment your new look.  Bags can also enhance the look of your outfit and don’t be afraid to opt for bright colours too! 

Choose your own level of comfort in shoes.  These days there is so much choice available to provide you with many flat shoe options so you’ll always be comfortable.  We all know that killer heels look very sexy, but unfortunately, in the real world, pregnant feet tend to swell, especially in the hotter months and keeping cool and comfortable is a pregnancy essential!

Pamper yourself!  Regular trips to the hair salon are a must, as well as pedicure and manicure treats to help make you look and feel like a Pregnancy Princess!

Help around the home.  This is an ideal opportunity to get hubby to help with all the domestic chores around the house, including running baths for the Pregnant Princess (yeah right!) …… well, we can but try!

Manage stress more effectively through better time management, delegation or smaller workload.  Stress is something that is not very healthy for mum or baby and this can have a huge impact on the health of the individuals, resulting in poor energy levels and mood swings.  Light but regular exercise is also a great way to help alleviate stress levels either through lunch break walks, or after work yoga or swimming classes and is also fantastic for getting those endorphins flowing through the bloodstream.

Healthy eating is something that is always talked about via health care professionals and of course, it is something that we all need to take seriously. 

Super foods and supplements are encouraged as is the reduction of sugars and complex carbohydrates, preferring fresh healthy options instead.