Street Cargo Product Review

The cargo maternity bottoms by Ripe are a great everyday pant that goes with everything! Wear with sneakers for a hike or with hills for a night out. They are super comfortable and feature a bellow-the-belly elastic band. My favorite part is that they can be buttoned up for a capri or left down for a pant. These are a great transitional piece that won’t go out of style!

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If you’re looking for a sophisticated outfit for a cute lunch date with girlfriends, your upcoming baby shower or dinner with your partner, check out our ensemble above! The Everly Grey Heather Tunic Top ($49.00) not only showcases your curves with a slightly cinched waist, but the bold pattern will show off your confidence this spring. Did we mention the silky smooth fabric will keep you cool and comfortable? Pair this top with Maternal America’s Skinny Maternity Jean ($96.00), some fierce heels and a clutch. Both Everly Grey and Maternal America are known for their high quality and stylish apparel so they won’t disappoint!

The In-Between Stage – Maternity Clothes for Before, After & During Pregnancy

I often hear women say they do not want to invest in maternity clothes because it feels extravagant to spend a lot of money on something you can only wear for 6-7 months. BUT, very often those are the same women I hear complain about not feeling attractive during pregnancy. The good news is many designers now make maternity clothes that are fashionable enough to wear throughout your pregnancy as well as after, often known as transitional maternity wear. Transition wear clothes are designed to look like regular pre-pregnancy clothes with a little more room where you need it – in the bust, belly and waist.

Expecting mom’s can find their pre-pregnancy wardrobe uncomfortable as early as 4 weeks into their pregnancy, especially if it is a second baby. Some fortunate women have their bodies back in a matter of weeks after having a baby, but for us majority of women it usually takes up to 4 months. Why buy clothes that are a few sizes bigger when you can just invest early on in your pregnancy on some transitional maternity clothes that will last you through your before and after transition? Transitional Maternity Clothes can be that missing link between you and your feminine being.
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Rebecca Gayheart Glowing In Black.

Rebecca Gayheart glows in a always classic black dress with black accessories to finish the look.
She looks elegant wearing all black and it really makes her blues eyes stand out.

Rebecca and husband, Eric Dane are expecting their first baby girl together.

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Maternity Jeans: Find Your Best Fit!

It’s all about jeans when you’re pregnant. Every time you step out of the house, whether you’re going to the grocery store, visiting a friend or a casual dinner with your spouse, 10 to 1 you will be wearing jeans. It’s amazing how the same pair of jeans can be worn so many different ways. You can do anything from hills to flip-flops, depending on how dressed up you need to be. Maternity jeans are like your sweat pants except you can’t wear your sweats to dinner.

Since you’ll wear maternity jeans throughout your entire pregnancy, not only should your jeans be cute but they should meet the pregnancy guidelines. It’s pretty simple: They must look amazing, and they have to make a heroic effort to fight PPB (pregnancy plumber’s butt), although let’s face it — in the last month all bets are off. To find the best comfort you have to decide what type of band you like best. Many of our trendiest moms prefer these three types of bands: no band, below the belly, and mid-belly.
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Romantic Date Ideas

This may be one of your last chances to spend a romantic evening with your significant other before you have your blessed baby. Spend the day pampering yourself and put on your favorite maternity dress – even if you have to buy one. Feeling good about yourself affects your attitude and you deserve to feel beautiful. Here are some ideas to make this a date to remember by showing your partner just how much you care.

Sunset picnic – Find a romantic spot with a great view of the sunset and pack his favorite dinner to go. One of the most romantic dates is an evening alone watching the sunset.

Favorite restaurant delivery – Even if they don’t deliver, drop it off to his office at the front desk. If your spouse has to work on Valentines send him a special meal sealed with a romantic note of the evening you are planning.

Love notes hidden in balloons – Make 10 love notes of why you love your spouse and put them in the balloons before you have them blown up. Leave a note that tells him to pop the balloons.

Love coupons – Good for one: full body massage, dance in the rain, romantic dinner for two, champagne and cuddling by the fire, a kiss anytime, anywhere.

“Meet me” hunt – Start by leaving a big note on the dining table sending him to another location. At that location leave a gift with another note which goes on until you finally send him to where you are with a surprise for him.

A romantic bath – Light candles and cover the tub with rose pedals and bath suds.
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Black Maternity Jeans. As if Gisele needed any help slimming, black bottoms will always do the trick. She paired it will a rocker tee and leather jacket to spruce up the look.

Tom Brady and his super model wife Gisele Bundchen are currently pregnant with their first baby due in December.

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Skinny Maternity Jeans. I love to see women who keep their own personal style throughout their pregnancy. If you wore skinny jeans before you were expecting, they are a must for your maternity wardrobe. Rebecca pairs them with a flowy top to balance the look.

Eric Dane and wife Rebecca Gayheart are preparing to have their first baby.

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