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What Winter Shade to Rock Now!

Winter calls winter nail colors. Depending on your personality, where you work, and how far you’re willing to take it, you can go for fun, funky, conservative, whimsical or whatever.

Currently, I’m rocking a shimmery and glittery deep shade of blue but I’m a blogger and I have flexibility and no longer work in a strict corporate environment where blue nail polish may be looked down upon.

I curated my fave shades and designs and updated them on my Bellyitch Pinterest nail page where you can see the credits for these:

Dress Your Child Like A Celeb Holiday Photo Starting at $3

  Whether you’re putting together last minute Holiday or New Year photos or looking for an outfit to wear to a Holiday party, the Christmas Dinner or the Ballet or play, I’ve got you covered with this carefully curated list of items to nab TODAY from our partners. With these looks you can have your baby look like some of the kids of these celeb kids like North West, Penelope Disick, Suri Cruise or Vanessa and Kobi Bryant‘s 11-year old statuesque daughter Natalia BryantVanessa Simmons’s daughter AvaMake it work! Check out these pieces from our partners at Gymboree to try to recreate those celeb kids’ looks:

Bonnie Jean Red Coat 12-24months baby

Price: $30

Bow Coat

Price: $22

Michael Kors Gold Ballet Flats

Price $32

Bow Cardigan

Price: $13.00

American Originals Baby Tuxedo

Price: $63

Bow Wedge Boots

Price: $24

Striped Ponte Dress

Price: $5.37

Tuxedo Stripe Leggings

Price: $8.02

Bow Headband

Price: $3.59Ralph Lauren Cable Cardigan

Price: $39.50

Sparkle Boots

Price: $15.29

Moon Boots

Price: $22       Here are where you can get similar looks powered by our partners at Shopstyle!    

What to Get the Homebody {2018 Gift Guide}

Everybody knows somebody who prefers to stay home reading, binge watching their fave series, doing work around the house over going to the happy hour, networking events or clubs!

For that person on your list who can be considered a “homebody”, I’ve carefully curated a list of 13 items to inspire you to get for them in the below infographic and to consider as you’re out and about shopping. 

If you want to save the time and aggravation, you can simply click the links in the list below this infographic

1.A Netflix Subscription _($7.99 per month)

2. Ugg Dakota Water Resistant Genuine Shearling Pompom Slipper ($120)/dearfoams® Maci Scuff Slippers ($12.99)

3.Talbot‘s Knit Scrolling Floral Pajama ($79.95)

4. Geode Stemless Brazilian imported Wine Glasses ($24)

5. Gourmia Electric Square Tea Maker Loose Leaf Tea Infuser & Brewer ($49.99)

6. Aromatherapy Relax Candle ($61)/ or 

Voluspa Mini Tin Candles, Set of 3 ($24)

7. Amazon Kindle Gift Card ($25)

8.Coffee Books Rain decorative pillow ($8.99)

9. Monogrammable Pottery Barn Throw ($47)

10. Personalized Leather Journal ($29.99)

11. Guided Meditation for a Peaceful Heart ($18.98)

12. Cole Haan Fashion Crew Socks Gift Box – 4 Pack ($40)

13. Kimmie Hooded Short Robe ($66)

How to Get a ‘Smoky Eye’ For the Holiday Party {Video}

Last summer 2017, I started a series sharing how to get glamorous looks that stylish celebrities have pulled off while expecting

 and to look fab while preggers,…but for everyday moms-to-be, new and vet moms!

I never completed it so, just in time for the Holidays, I’m picking it back up with the Smoky Eye!

The smoky eye is a hot look for any Holiday party and anyone can pull it off with confidence!  I found this tutorial from Maya Mia that everyone seems the love that shows you how to achieve this fab look.

It’s great for date night, an evening out with the girls or any night time event. Check out the tutorial below and see still to come:

Past Features include:

The Bronzed skin (done)

The Winged Eye (done)

Slick Back Pony Tail (done)

The Matte Pink Lip (done)

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

Check it out and try it out for yourself:

What To Get That New Mom On Your List {2018 Gift Guide}



When the Turkey is marinating in your belly and  you’re working on your nth piece of pie, and maybe thinking of what to get your sis, co-worker, wife, or friend on  your Holiday shopping gift list, know that anything that makes her feel good, herself again or comforted will do! a

Here is a list of suggestions or inspiration items to consider as well.

  1. Moschino Toy Patch Cotton Interlock Changing Bag ($332)
  2. Red Door Salon Spa Gift Card ($75+)
  3. Inner Mongolia-made Cashmere-Blend Pajamas, Gray$154.50
  4. 24K Gold Rejuvenating Under Eye Mask for Puffy Eyes – Dark Circles Under Eye Bags Treatment ($13.99)
  5. Peruvian-made Pima Modal Robe ($120)
  6. The Emily & Meritt Cozy Slippers ($16.99)
  7. Gym membership ($15 per month+)
  8. Audible Subscription $6.95 per month for first three months
  9. Starbucks Gift Card ($25+)
  10. Naipo’Neck and Back Massager. ($43.99)
  11. Engravable Bar Necklace in 14k Rose Gold or  Silver or Gold) ($295)
  12. 14K White Gold Genuine Aquamarine Stud Earrings  ($149)

HAPPY SHOPPING!

Gabrielle Union, Hubby and Oprah To Introduce Baby Kaavia In This Angolan Skirt (GET IT NOW)

Actress Gabrielle Union has introduced herself as a new mom majorly and in all the ways possible!

First, she made the surprise announcement that her daughter, her first child with husband Dwayne Wade, birthed via surrogate, arrived after she kept the process completely private and out of the media.

Then this week, she announced the name in an Instagram post: Kaavia James Union Wade.

” @kaaviajames pronounced Kah-Vee-Uh James. She has 102 nicknames including but not limited to Kaav, Kaavi, Kaavi Baby, Kaavi J, Jamie, KJ, Nugget, Nug, Pooters,” the Bring It actress shared. ” We wanted to include my family in her name so the ‘James”‘ is from my uncle James Francis Glass who is also my godfather. Union is her middle name. I’ve waited this long so fo sho I was gonna get in there ??‍♀️??☺”

Nice!

Proud papa tattooed it on his body. Wow! That’s love!

Finally, the Being Mary Jane star shared that we will get to finally meet the little one and learn more about her journey during a televised special that will air this upcoming December 8th at 8 EST on OWN!

She gave a teaser yesterday and outfitted the newborn in a handmade Angolan African Skirt. I know the brand because The Wades graciously tagged the small Etsy shop owner, North Carolina-based Kimberly McBee of Ackee Tree Clothing.

Baby Kaavia is wearing the Angolan African Skirt which sells for $30 and with FREE Shipping if you order during the holidays! According to the ETSY listing,

“This cotton African print inspired skirt has professionally finished seams. You get skirt and head wrap. Perfect outfit for Black History Month or Kwanzaa…This skirt is lighter than our wax fabric skirts. The headwrap which can double as a sash, has rolled edges and is approximately 4” * 40” and comes untied.”

The Jamaican born dress maker, who also taught her self to sew, proudly spread the news in a Faceboook micro-biz entrepreneur group I belong to and we all went crazy with excitement.

If you would like to dress like little Kaavia who joins several other babies and children of celebrities who launched their very own well-followed Instagram pages within hours of birth, then purchase it here!

 

How to Dress Your Bump For Thanksgiving

If you are expecting this Thanksgiving and are toting around a sizeable bump, God knows you may  not looking forward to standing on your feet preparing a meal and hopefully, you have been invited to someone else’s home this year and/or your family is giving you a pass on cooking so you can just kick up  your feet and relax.

Check out this post on How to dress your bump and this other post on 5 things NOT to wear at Thanksgiving!

And finally, I think the quintessential outfit ought to be this look that lifestyle blogger Loren Hamilton of Wear and When pulled off when she was last expecting. Follow her pattern of styling and you won’t go wrong!

Start with a shirt in breathable fabric like jersey knit or cotton. Then layer a light cardigan or collared shirt over that and finally a denim, leather or cotton blazer.

For the bottom, go with a comfy pair of dressy leggings or denim maternity stretch jeans with a pair of red ballet flats. Carry a large clutch to hold your stuff and then work it! Stylish and comfy!

Have fun and good luck enduring the endless belly rubs and all the love!!!

On Trend Gifts For That Teen On Your List {2018 Gift Guide}



With trends that come and go, it can be hard to shop for that person on your list, teen or tween who is in tune with what’s hot, on-the-horizon or trending. To ease the burden and pain, we interviewed some teens, did some independent research and came up with a list of some of the hottest on-trend items that a lot of your teens are craving or into this year.

Whether you purchase these particular items or use them as a source for inspiration, you cannot go wrong by nabbing one of these must-haves and checking them off the list! 

  1. KENDALL + KYLIE Isla Slide ($53) (down from $125)
  2. Personalized water bottle ($20)
  3. Graphic sweatshirt by Shein ($12+)
  4. Echo Fuzzy Cable-Knit Pom Pom Hat ($22)
  5. Personalized laptop sleeve ($35.90)
  6. Luckies of London Smartphone Projector ($24.59)
  7. Forever 21 Faux Leather Double-Buckle Hip Belt ($9.90)
  8. La Crosse Technology Color Mood Light Alarm Clock with Nature Sounds ($27.95)
  9. Photive M90 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker  ($49.95)
  10. Fuji film Instant Film Camera mini ($49.9+)
  11. Doc Marten Boots ($69+)
  12. Ulta Brilliantly Beautiful Makeup Collection ($19.99)
  13. GeoSpace Original LED Ski Scooter: Fold-up Snowboard Kick-Scooter for Use on Snow and Grass ($44.99)
  14. Bari LynnGirls’ Quilted Metallic Faux-Leather Backpack ($65.00)
  15. Juniors’ Peace Hooded PJs ($34.99)

HAPPY SHOPPING!

image header source: Freckled Life

7 Maternity Fall Looks from Isabella Oliver to Rock This Season

Fall season is all about holiday dresses, sweaters and jackets. For the fashionable mom-to-be who sometimes get overheated, these cooler weather clothing season may spell trouble. The key is to layer, and wear clothing made of breathable fabric. In my opinion, you cannot go wrong with Isabella Oliver.

I’ve loved the brand since I was first starting my family. The price point is moderate and the majority of the clothing is made with ruching on the side so you can grow with it and wear the brand all 40 weeks and well into the 4th trimester as you deal with life with a new baby.  It is a style that is well known and liked by several of the celebrity moms featured on this blog.

Style may be the last thing on your mind so having a few quality IO pieces in the solid colors the brand is known for like greys, black, and navy, and you can do no wrong. I curated 7 looks based on Fashion bloggers and Instagrammers that have rocked IO well while pregnant and after.  Here is the rundown:

Blogger Clarissa Alvarado does HBIC chic excellent. This Isabella Oliver Layering Tank for $37 (down from $74) is long so you can layer it under sweaters and jackets. It comes with an internal shelf bra for extra support and can be worn during pregnant and after. It’s made of soft premium jersey material. You can get the boohoo Maternity Waterfall Belted Jacket for $28.  Carissa is wearing Top Shop’s Side Pipe Joggers ($60) which is sold out but can be substituted for Duo Maternity’s  Overbelly Straight-Leg Trouser Pants ($23). Not sure what quilted bag she’s carrying but I’d go witMichael Kors Whitney Mini Leather Satchel  for $142 and I think Tom Ford shades would work.

I love London-based Beatriz’s look. She rocked a cropped leather jacket. Andrew Marc Bowne Faux Leather Moto Jacket ($89) would work. Isabella Oliver’s Caia Maternity Strip shirt ($63)  I’d connect the look with a black polka dot scarf from Tie Bar ($10). J Brand skinny maternity jeans are tops. ($198). Hoof it in a pair of black Chuck Taylor ($55) high top tennis shoes. I’m digging her quilted Chanel Caviar Classic Jumbo Double Flap Bag. ($4K)

It’s fall but you could still wear Isabella Oliver’s Brunswick Maternity dress for any Holiday party this season! Love it and it is just $149! Fashion Blogger Shay Sweeney rocket it when she was expecting with gladiator sandals and a box bag for the day look. While Megan Christine worked it as an evening look with a black clutch. I’d go with Sole Society‘s faux leather clutch ($45)

It’s officially sweater weather so I’m loving Aubrey Ballard in Isabella Oliver Annora Maternity Intarsia Knit sweater.  Her Pumas ($50) are red hot too!

Postpartum moms can do no wrong by sticking with wrap dresses, A-line dresses and dresses with empire waist tops after baby like Vintage and Grace blogger did in this Isabella Oliver Elisha Maternity Dress ($168) that she paired with black pumps.

Just because you’re preggers doesn’t mean you cannot rock skinny jeans either. Several brands sell the style to accommodate expecting women like Good American’s Honeymoon low rise jeans ($149) or Asos’s brand for much less at $23. I love how expecting Australian blogger Sharday Engel looks in this post from her Instagram.

5 Chic Totes Every Stylish Mom Must Own

A fashionista is known for her effortless style and impeccable taste. That applies not only to her choice of clothing but also to her accessories, and nothing makes a statement more than a fabulous bag. Moministas and Preginistas will not let go of their style just because they are moms and moms-to-be. They just adjust and get a bigger bag!

I searched my partners at Shopstyle and identified what I think are the 5 bag (or types of bags) that every Mominista must own. Here they are, in no particular order of gawgeousness:

The Everyday Bag

I like this Madewell’s cowhide tote because of its earthy color and the fact that it is also versatile and would complement any outfit. It’s made of pebbled leather. and is spacious inside so it would fit all of your stuff and more! You can get it at ShopBop for $168 which is a steal for an everyday bag.

The Weekender

This Longchamp bag Le Pliage Nylon Backpack also retails for $125 and is great on those trips to the shopping mall, grocery shopping, a casual day event or a stroll down the boardwalk on a cool night. It keeps your hands free in case you’re pushing a little one in a stroller or plan on shopping and having a lot of bags to carry about.

The Travel Tote



If you want a durable bag that will stand the test of time and is also an iconic luxury bag, then the Louis Vuitton Monogram Cabas Piano Tote is your bag. It is spacious, and has well stitched straps which can withstand the weight of your mini laptop, changing pad, a few diapers, your wallet and more. Right now this $1,045 retail bag is on sale for just $475 at TheRealReal but I’m not sure how long that sale will last. Good luck getting your hand on one before they sell out.

The Earth Friendy Bag

If you are one of those people who dislike wearing animals and are a vegan, there are options out there in synthetic bags that resemble genuine leather like Urban Outfitter’s reversible vegan tote. You can use the black or tan side and it is a really great deal at just $59.00. It comes with a removable strap for those times you need to wear it across the chest and remain really hands free.

The Glam Bag

When you’re going to a more formal occasion, such as a reception or a fancy event, you want to go more upscale with your tote. Sometimes a clutch just isn’t large enough so you can get a tote that can also fit on a red carpet. Christian Dior’s Mini Cannage tote will work and it too is one sale for $42o

There you have it.  Do you own one or more of these totes? Are you an official mominista?

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