Flaunt Your Pregnancy

During your pregnancy your body undergoes several changes and the most prominent change is in your shape and appearance. During pregnancy you put on a lot of weight, your hips widen, your waist increases. Women normally start feeling ugly and loose interest in dressing up and looking sexy. But the truth is you look more beautiful and stunning during pregnancy. Being pregnant doesn't mean you can't keep up with the trends and feel fashionable. Just follow our tips and you will see that staying fashionable can be easier than you thought.
 

• If you want to be on the forefront of fashion you have to keep yourself updated about the latest trends in the fashion world and then adapt them to your new body. Check out the fashion magazines and pick the latest style and trend. Fashion is not just aping others but how you mould the latest style as per your convenience and taste.
   
• Pregnancy doesn't mean you have to cover every part of your body and be ashamed of the extra flab. Learn to show some skin and flaunt your cleavage. Wear those scoop-neck T-shirts or sweaters that you liked so much while window shopping but thought you might look ugly in them. Dare to wear a slightly lower neckline than usual, or a blouse that clings. Take pride in your beautiful pregnant body.
   
• Colour is the essence of life and fashion and therefore include all shades of colours in your wardrobe.
   
• You would no doubt want to hide your bulk under large sized clothes but the trick is to slim down your silhouette and emphasize the features that aren't expanding with snug-sleeved tops, skinnier pants, and button-down shirts. Try knits that stretch to fit your form and they're sexy and feminine. You can also try the mix and match formula of wearing a T-shirt or a lovely embroidered shirt with leggings or jeans. This look is the perfect mix of sexy, modern, and classic style.
   
• Don't forget to accessorize yourself because that also is an important part of dressing up with style. Try long, dangling earrings to de-emphasize fullness in your face. Carry a sexy and chic handbag which will compliment your dress. Wear shoes that are comfortable and stylish like an open-toe flat sandal or sling-backs. Sexy shoes can instantly perk up practically any outfit.

  LOOKING YOUR BEST DURING PREGNANCY

  Pregnancy is the time when there are lot of changes in your body and this affects your appearance, life style, looks and skin. While for some their skin starts glowing and they look simply gorgeous however some face a lot of problems with their hair, skin and body. Read on to find out how you can look your best when you are pregnant.
  
  Following are the body changes that you will experience during pregnancy:
  
  Hair: Your hormones profoundly affect your hair, during and right after pregnancy. If you're one of the lucky ones, your hair will grow thicker and shinier during your pregnancy - but don't be surprised if it thins or becomes brittle, instead. Your hair and scalp will be oilier during pregnancy, and thus you're likely to have a flaky scalp even if dandruff has never been a problem for you before.
  Tips to Look Good: Keep changing your hairstyle after every 2 months to look your best whether you've got more or less hair while you are pregnant. To keep your hair looking beautiful and lustrous experiment with different shampoos until you find one that is compatible with your hair's new personality and use it everyday. Frequent shampoos will keep grease and flakes at bay, and will keep your hair looking its best throughout your pregnancy.
  
  Face: Acne will be another big concern for you during your pregnancy. No matter how bad they become, stay away from medications as they might affect the baby. Not all women have this problem and you may luck out and find that your skin clears up during pregnancy.
  Tips to Look Good: Be as natural as possible. Shop for a concealer that covers blemishes while they heal. You may even want to skip the foundation and use a sheer liquid blush for a casual look. Please do not squeeze the acne coz that will leave a scar and scars last longer than they did back when you were younger.
  
  Eyes: During pregnancy the shape of your eyes change because of increased blood flow and water retention.
  Tips to Look good: This is the time when you can flaunt those beautiful eyeglasses. Wearing contact lenses is out of the question so get yourself a chic new pair of fabulous eyeglasses. Then, wear them while you try out new eye-makeup looks.
  
  Nails: Most women find that their nails grow thicker and stronger when they are expecting. Therefore this is the time when you can experiment with different shades of polish and have long nails.
  Tips To Look Good: If you like keeping long nails and couldn't because of your profession then this is the time when you can enjoy long nails. Experiment with brighter or darker colours than you're used to - just remember that with dark polish, chips show up easily so be prepared to do frequent touch ups and maintenance. However if you like to wear your nails short and professional looking, be prepared to cut or file more frequently.
  
  Clothes: Your normal clothes will not fit you and you must have been advised to buy maternity clothes. But to be frank maternity clothes are a waste of money, look ugly and can't be used later on. So the best solution is to borrow maternity clothes from your friends whose taste you admire or get a few pairs of them and do more of laundry to keep looking fresh and clean. Instead of putting money into clothes concentrate on accessories since these are the things you will be able to use after delivery and for a long time.
                                                                                             

Maternity Clothing: Shop For Comfort

Pregnancy has a profound effect on your body. During pregnancy you put on a lot of weight, your hips widen, your waist increases. Thus very soon you have to let go of your fashionable wardrobe and start wearing clothes that are comfortable. Maternity clothes are expensive; especially when you consider that you'll wear them only a few short months. Therefore it is wise if you can borrow clothes from friends and relatives for those few months.

However if you do go shopping, bear the following tips in mind:

• Try the mix and match formula. Buy trendy and smart T-shirts or cotton shirts that will not only be comfortable but look fashionable and wear them with skirts or pajamas.
• If you like wearing pants then go in for the leggings available at the maternity stores and match them with some trendy loose fitting shirt. Look for leggings with a waistband that cradles the belly or is big enough to stretch over it.
   
• Buy a good maternity bra. During pregnancy your breasts will swell and grow and thus to support your breasts you need bra made of 100 % cotton with wide straps and bands. A good maternity bra should have several rows of adjustable hooks in back to accommodate expansion.
   
• Always go in for loose fitting clothes and try to avoid restrictive clothing such as tight belts, or socks or stockings with elastic bands. Thus if you want to buy something fashionable for special occasions take care and choose a dress that is free flowing and loose.
   
• Your feet also swell up during pregnancy and therefore wear flats, slip-in shoes or shoes with wide, chunky heels instead.

  Look Great - Feel Good

  For new moms it is very tough to keep looking fresh and vibrant. Your baby may be the crowd puller but at the same time you also have to keep looking great. Now this is no doubt a tough job but with the following tips you will look your best without much fuss.
  
  Dressing Up
  This is the biggest challenge for new moms and especially nursing moms because not only your main objective is to look good but you also to take care that whatever you are wearing doesn't interfere with the baby's feedings. Well the trick is to concentrate on color and not too much on style. You can wear a T-shirt with a flowing skirt or pants but here you have to emphasize on the color. Color can have a positive influence on your mood, so try bright and lively colors. T-shirts are easy to care for and great for breastfeeding because you don't have to fumble with buttons. You also get tops that are specially designed for nursing mothers which come in a variety of styles and colors these days.
  
  
  Make Up
  The trick is to look fresh and cover the fatigue and dark circles under the eyes without spending too much time in make up. Well to achieve this goal all you have to do is choose foolproof products that work double duty. For coverage, moisture, and sun protection in one step, pick a tinted moisturizer with an SPF to suit the climatic conditions instead of a heavier foundation. This will save time and work on three fronts. Dust on some color which works best on your skin type and colour. And then put on your favourite lip stick. And you are ready. If you want an even simpler routine, then just apply your favourite lipstick and you can forget the rest because applying lipstick can instantly make you look made-up.

  Hairstyle
  For new moms short hairstyle is the best bet. The shorter your hair the less time you require to spend on your hair. Therefore invest in a good haircut and try to keep the cut as short as possible. If you don't have the time or money for a good haircut, hair accessories, such as clips and headbands, are an inexpensive way to give a modern edge to short or long hair. And, of course, pulling hair back into a ponytail is an instant and timeless style.