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2017 Emmy Red Carpet Trends: Black, Silver, Color and Feathers!

 

The 69th Prime Time Emmy Awards went down yesterday at the Microsoft Theatre on September 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.

Several of our fave celeb moms we’ve featured on the blog before and whose red carpet style we’ve admired showed out again.

Several were nominated like Padma Lakshmi‘s show Top Chef, Anna Chlumsky for her role in Veep, Thandie Newton for Westworld, Regina King for American Crime, Heidi Klum for Project Runway, Julie Bowen and Sofia Vergara  for Modern Family.

Other Bump watch alums and pasta features Jessica Biel, Neve Campbell, Jane Krakowski, Felicity Huffman and Keri Russell also looked stunning on the carpet .

Congrats to Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman (in Calvin Klein by Appointment) for their short series Little Big Lies and to Kidman for a top actress win in her category.

Here are the trends we spotted:

All Black everything on Jane Krakowski, Neve Campbell, Leslie Jones in Christian Siriano, and Julie Bowen in Alberta Ferretti.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Carolina Herrera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead in Armani Prive, Gabrielle Union in Zuhair Murad and Emmy Rossum in Zac Posen.

Shimmering and Blush on Thandie Newton  in Jason Wu, Anna Chlumsky and Jessica Biel in Ralph & Russo Couture.

Silver Belles: Zuri Hall in Raisa & Vanessa, Susan Kelechi Watson in Christina Ottaviano, Madeline Brewer, Tracee Ellis Ross in Chanel, Regina King in Galia Lahav.

Colorful on Viola Davis in Zac Posen,  Heidi Klum,  Issa Rae  in Vera Wang, and  Padma Lakshmi in Zac Posen.

Stand outs that go bold with texture: Priyanaka Chopra in Balmain, Zoe Kravitz in Dior and Gugu Mbatha-Raw.

Our Fave Stylish Casual Celeb Weekend Looks

Celebs dress up for red carpets, premieres, and Tv appearances and on weekends, while running errands and traveling, they  get to dress down.

But because they’re always being photographed, they don’t have the luxury of looking bad even on their days off.

Case in point: Chrissy Teigen, Gisele Bundchen and Halle Berry always look fab.

This week is no different.

Teigen was chic in denim, wearing an Alexander Wang jacket and distressed cuffed Re/done jeans with a cute yellow Gucci t-shirt and matching monogram belt. The model accented her look with a cute pair of Saint Laurent shades, a Hermes purse, suede Balenciaga booties and Gold XIVKARATS hoops.

Gisele Bundchen rocked it in a rugged grey sweat shirt paired with cropped green Rosa Chá, Chanel shades, a Givenchy travel bag and a funky pair of black high tops by Golden Goose 

Berry looked fashionable in a long black and white leopard print Dolce and Gabbana over distressed grey denim jeans, black leather booties and a black blouse.

Working mamas!!

Wild Dill Is Great for Unique Fair Trade Kids’ Fashion (SHOP NOW!)

It’s time again to highlight one of our brand partners for Back to School shopping! Wild Dill is the perfect affiliate partner because I really love their products and really support the concept behind fair trade commerce.

They source their goods direct from the creators in Africa, South America, Israel and all over the world and sell them online for a fair share of the profit which is different from what a lot of companies do: they steal the concept, create duplicates in China made of sub par material and market them as authentic.

Here are my picks of my Fave Wild Dill poducts.

  1. I really love the plush and soft look of the Nui Organics Augustin Sweater. It is made from 100% GOTS organic merino wool the thermal properties are further enhanced by the many air pockets created by the beautiful honeycomb knit structure. The Augustine sweater is mid weight, durable and warm but also very soft to the touch.

2. For mom, this colorful and bright floral Pink Rose Bag made by artisans in Thailand caught my eye! It has a zipped main pocket for security and is lined in kelly green and made of an interior wipe clean nylon inside.

3. Because I am originally from Africa, I just adored the Red Fan African Wax Print Baby Sundress by Dsenyo for babies 18-24 months old. This 100% cotton dress is made by a women’s cooperative in Malawi, Africa. Pair with coordinating bloomers for the full look. Fair trade clothing for babies and toddlers. Dsenyo is a social enterprise partnering with artisan communities in Malawi, Zambia and Brazil, enabling women to become economically empowered through the sale of fair trade gifts and ethical fashion. I also like the Butterfly Monarch print version.
4. My First Christmas shirts are plentiful for baby but you rarely see My First Chanukah onesies or clothing and that’s why I was digging this Israeli-made Baby’s First Chanukah Organic Body Suit as part of Wild Dill’s Hebrew Baby Collection.

5. Because I believe in learning from birth, I was really digging this World Map Fabric Decal Mural that you can affix to baby’s nursery and keep in his room through pre-school so he can learn from the start that the world is larger than the confines of the four walls he is in! American Pop & Lolli creates these chic fabric wall stickers made of nontoxic materials, lead free ink and free from the PVC’s used in the manufacturing of vinyl. The decals maintain a very eco-friendly water based adhesive and the colors are printed with the new Eco-Sol Max inks, which are solvent inks that provide durability and UV resistance, but do not contain the harsh chemicals used in mild and full solvent printing.

6. I also love the handmade 100% cotton Batik Global Mama’s  Teal Floral Dress created by artisans in Ghana, West Africa!

There you have it! My faves and head on over to Wild Dill where you will discover a world of top quality fashion and products from all over the world that are quite unique and will have all your family and friends admiring them and wanting to know where you got them!

Jessica Alba Guest Judges ‘Project Runway’ Finale Show

Third-time mom-to-be Actress Jessica Alba was the guest judge for Season 16’s Project Runway finale fashion show, an event that takes place each year to culminate the season and features the designs of the final four-six designers of that cycle of the long-running hit TV fashion design competition.

This year, the Honest Company CEO sat in the front row in an off the shoulder bump hugging ankle length dress while judging the designs. She later walked the finale runway with the show’s permanent judges designer Zac Posen and journalist Nina Garcia with host Heidi Klum.

The presentation took place at The Shows at Gallery 1, Skylight Clarkson Square on September 8, 2017 in New York City. Since only 4 episodes of this season have aired, we are not supposed to know which designers made it to the finale to show their designs at NYFW but if you’re a loyal watcher of The Lifetime Channel program, you may have guessed the designer form their style aesthetic already revealed on episodes aired so far.

This year, is the first time the show has used models of all size. After introducing the designs, Klum exclaimed to the audience about being inclusive that “Fashion is for everyone!”

Nice.

photos: Getty

#NYFW: Celeb Moministas at New York Fashion Week So Far (PHOTOS)

 

New York Fashion Week is under way! The annual event features runway shows from designers showing off their Spring/Summer 2018 collections at various locations around the city.

For the uninitiated, it’s a big deal to be assigned a front row seat as those few select spots are reserved for A-List fashion editors a and buyers, celebs and upper echelon socialites.

We spotted a few of our Bellyitch Bumpwatch alums on front rows in quite a few of the early shows. Second-time mom-to-be Nic ky Hilton was spotted with her sister Paris posed at the red carpet to the Harper’s BAZAAR Celebration of “ICONS By Caribbean Roitfeld” at The Plaza Hotel presented by Infor, Laura Mercier, Stella Artois, FUJIFILM and SWAROVSKI on September 8, 2017 in New York City.

Ciara attended too looking regal in Rasario Pre-Fall 2017 dress and coat and her good pal Kim Kardashian-West stunned in a silver Versace off the shoulder gown.

The two friends met up again earlier in the week at the Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2018 Runway Show at Park Avenue Armory on September 6, 2017.

 

Past features who are models naturally made appearances and walked in shows. Lily Aldridge walked in Jason Wu’s show and attended his dinner introducing his first fragrance along side Jaime King, another one of our alums.

Alridge also attended Daily Front Row’s Fashion Media Awards at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown on September 8, 2017 which Kim Kardashian-West also attended with her sister, model Kendall Jenner.

Christina Ricci attended the Calvin Klein Collection fashion show on September 7, 2017.

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Back to School: We Think Gymboree Makes The Cutest Top Quality Clothes for Kids

Gymboree Kids Clothing Newborn to Size 12

Because it is back to school season and parents are on the hunt for deals and top quality clothing for their school-aged children returning to school after the Summer Break, we are sharing some of the cool and super cute clothing that our affiliate partners at various children’s clothiers and brands are offering for sale this season.

We are starting with Gymboree.

This is a personal fave brand of the blog because we know from first hand experience that the quality of the clothing is superior. They last in the wash and the colors do not fade. The brand is known for selling very well coordinated pieces with whimsical characters or in solids, neutrals and other long-lasting hues. The clothing is made of natural materials mostly, and they look really cute.

Gymboree sells from baby to tween. Click to be taken to the site on any of these below featured images:









What Stylish in Your 40s Looks Like

Turning 40 doesn’t mean your wardrobe options are suddenly cut in half. Crop tops, cutouts and cult trends like athleisure can, or rather should, remain in your arsenal if you want them to. Take inspiration from these well-dressed celebs who deftly strike a balance of fashion-forward and flattering. They’re resounding proof you should wear all of these pieces into your 40s and beyond.

I rocked a crop top with high waisted pants out on a date night with hubby this Summer and no one batted an eye. It actually was a head turner look.

The Zoe Collection did a round up of what stylish is in your 40s and I agree with the assessment that just because you’re over 40 doesn’t mean you cannot rock crop tops, cutouts and cult trends like athleisure where I spotted the above looks by Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Lopez. (See the HERE.)

I like that Witherspoon’s look was youthful and fun yet still age appropriate. To get this look,  start with dark cropped denims, a graphic tee and cropped denim jacket. I’d cop a pair it with a pair of red Aldo Uloaviel pumps and carry this fly French Connection Owen Mini Box bag ($49)

For J. Lo’s look *Girls On Film Navy Wrap Dress ($59) is a good option to get that look. The Also Uloaviel pump in black works here too. Madewell’s  Zip Top Transport Leather Tote ($188) would work here. In rainy weather or cooler temps,  boohoo’s Belted Shawl Collar Coat ($40) could be worn as well.

Make it Work and Work it!

 

 

Preggers Glam Tutorial: The Matte Lip (VIDEOS)

Today, we continue with our series sharing different ways you can look glam and fab while preggers, based on Stylcaster‘s breakdown picks of the best looks celebs pulled off while expecting.

This week, we’re offering our pick of the best YouTube tutorial on achieving the Matte Lip which is a trending fave.

It’s what’s next! See a couple of hand-selected video tutorials below:

Past Features include:

The Bronzed skin (done)

The Winged Eye (done)

Slick Back Pony Tail (done)

Up Next: (see videos below)

          The Matte Pink Lip

Still to come:

Mini Braided Hairline Crown

Rosy cheeks

Swept Back French Roll

Loose Waves

Smoky Eye

Afro Puffs

Messy Side Hair

Soft Waves

Dominican or Relaxed Straight Blow Out

 

 

 

EEEEK! Le Tote’s Letting Us Give You $25 for FREE Clothes!

How exciting is this, moministas!?! Out-of-the-Blue, our friends at Le Tote, the fashion subscription box company, offered us $25 to gift to readers toward the purchase of a curated box of clothes of their choice!

Awesome, right? We love style box because it’s like having a bottomless suitcase of clothes and it’s perfect for the Instagram fashiongrammers who don’t like to repeat an outfit.

We’re not one to question free gifts so here ya go! USE this EXCLUSIVE CODE: 25LTS at check out. Hurry! The offer is only good to the end of the month.

If you don’t know how it works, here’s the deal:

First, you fill out this style survey to give the company a feel of what your fashion taste is like.

Next, it determines a fashion profile for you.

Then, each month, you will get 5 new items (3 clothing and 2 accessories) recommended.

You select which you want and then get them shipped to you to wear as long as you want.

When you’re done ship it back.

The other awesome part of Le Tote is that it offers maternity and clothing for babies! It’s a totally versatile subscription box offering. They go you, your baby bump and your toddler too!

Easy Breezy and now it’s like a no -hassle test out with this $25 in your Check Out Cart!!! Winning!

 

Angela Simons and Rasheeda Are My Fashion Spirit Animals (GET THEIR LOOKS)

I’ve decided that Bellyitch Bumpwatch alums Growing Up Hip Hop‘s Angela Simmons and Love and Hip Hop:New York‘s  Rasheeda are my fashion spirit animals.

Maybe it’s the fact that I think Simmons and I have similar body shape and height as hers and I love how she experiments with color and embraces blazers, colorful pumps but still rocks her army green and black all day. She does figure hugging body con and sporty Athletic Baseball dresses well.

With Rasheeda, she’s that edgy wild child that I am in my mind. No one can rock a lace up gladiator boot like this mama! She’s also queen of the distressed denims and funky and edgy rocker tee worn under a cute camo jacket or stone or acid washed coat jacket.

They’re definitely fashionable moms after my own heart and they are also hustlers. Each sell clothing, do club appearances and star on reality TV shows and got their hustle game on! Love!

Shop their looks:

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