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Vanessa Bryant Bumps it Up in Crimson at The 2016 Espys

Posted on July 16, 2016

Vanessa Bryant bumped it up in crimson at the 2016 ESPN ESPY Awards held Wednesday, July 13 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

Accompanying her husband veteran retired NBA player Kobe Bryant, the third-time mom-to-be looked absolutely radiant in a red low cut wrap dress that revealed a tiny bump. We are loving her blush colored nails and butterfly ring.

It was only this week that the couple announced they were expecting after a pretty long lapse. Their current youngest daughter, Gianna, just turned 10 but is about got be de-throned when daughter number 3 arrives later this year. In red carpet interviews, the couple gushed that they are“very excited” about their third child on the way!

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Stay Calm…the Blog is Down for Maintenance this Weekend

Posted on July 2, 2016

Hey guys, we’re taking a break this weekend while we change servers and work on some site maintenance and other issues. In the meantime, take a look around and check out some content you might have missed.

And don’t forget to download our brand new mobile app (for Android only for now)

See you on the other side!

EXCITING NEWS, EVERYONE!

We recently launched a brand new free app for the blog. Created in partnership with Imin marketing, you can now download The Bellyitch Blog App from the Google Play Store.

DOWNLOAD THE BELLYITCH BLOG APP NOW– FREE!

You GET:

DAILY UPDATES OF THE BEST IN INFORMATION, RED CARPET, STYLE, STUDIES & REPORTS and QUIRKY PARENTING NEWS UPDATES, CURATED JUST FOR YOU

SHOPPING DEALS OF THE BEST BABY, PREGNANCY & STYLE FINDS

INSTANT ACCESS TO GIVEAWAYS

COUPONS & FREEBIES

A FAN WALL AND MESSAGE BOARD

ACCESS TO A TOOL TO UPLOAD YOUR ‘BUMP’ PHOTO AND BE FEATURED IN OUR WEEKLY INSTAGRAM ‘BUMP WATCH’ SHOUT OUT

It is available now! It’s only available on Android for now but look for the iOS version soon!

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Now Available for Download: The Bellyitch the Blog App FREE!

Posted on June 28, 2016

EXCITING NEWS, EVERYONE!

We recently launched a brand new free app for the blog. Created in partnership with Imin marketing, you can now download The Bellyitch Blog App from the Google Play Store.

DOWNLOAD THE BELLYITCH BLOG APP NOW– FREE!

You GET:

DAILY UPDATES OF THE BEST IN INFORMATION, RED CARPET, STYLE, STUDIES & REPORTS and QUIRKY PARENTING NEWS UPDATES, CURATED JUST FOR YOU

SHOPPING DEALS OF THE BEST BABY, PREGNANCY & STYLE FINDS

INSTANT ACCESS TO GIVEAWAYS

COUPONS & FREEBIES

A FAN WALL AND MESSAGE BOARD

ACCESS TO A TOOL TO UPLOAD YOUR ‘BUMP’ PHOTO AND BE FEATURED IN OUR WEEKLY INSTAGRAM ‘BUMP WATCH’ SHOUT OUT

It is available now! It’s only available on Android for now but look for the iOS version soon!

DOWNLOAD THE BELLYITCH BLOG APP for FREE NOW!

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BET Awards Arrivals, Beyonce and DJ Khaled’s Pregnant Fiance

Posted on June 27, 2016

The BET Awards went down last night, June 26, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. The celebration included awards, performances and several tributes to the late great pop icon Prince.

Instead of a red carpet, stars like our Bellyitch Bumpwatch alums Fantasia, Tia Mowry, Alicia Keys and Eva Marcille walked the white carpet in some very fashion forward designs.

A blog fave Beyonce hit the stage to perform her song “Freedom” off of her last project Lemonade. She was joined by rapper Kenderick Lamar. The two opened the show and shut it down at the same time! It was the best performance of the night in my opinion.

Finally, we peeped Mrs. Knowles tour mate DJ Khaled with his longtime girlfriend and now fiance Nicole Tuck who is in her second trimester pregnant with the couple’s first child. Tuck, a wardrobe stylist, and the famous recording artist reside in Miami.

photos: Getty

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Celebrity blogger v. celebrity blogger v. Celebrity Blogger: There’s a Difference

Posted on June 9, 2016

Recently, someone asked me if I consider myself a celebrity blogger.

I had to step back and think. In my opinion, there is a difference between Celebrity blogger, celebrity blogger and Celebrity Blogger.

As a person who blogs about famous people, I consider myself a Celebrity blogger. I cover their pregnancies just like my sister blogs about hip hop stars at Posh the Socialte and Catherine Kallon once penned the now-defunct Red-Carpet Fashion awards blog about celebs on the red carpet. Then, there are the ton of gossip blogs like Michael K’s DListed.

In recent years, some people who blog about celebrities have become so famous and well-known that they are now celebrities in their own right. I think of Jared Eng from Just Jared and Mario Armando Lavandeira, Jr,from PerezHilton.com, as best-known examples.

These are celebrity bloggers with lower case letters.

Finally, some celebrities launch their own blogs. The most famous is probably Gwyneth Paltrow‘s Goop blog. Molly Sims, Tori Spelling, Zooey Deschannel and others have regularly updated famous blogs too.

They qualify as Celebrity Bloggers with capital letters.

Got it? Good. (smile)

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Victoria Beckham Wins the Contest of Celeb Who Wears Her Own Line Most/Best

Posted on June 2, 2016

If there was an award for the celebrity designer who does the best job at wearing and promoting her own line it would go to Victoria Beckham. There isn’t a black and/or white combo the former Spice Girl doesn’t like and whenever she’s spotted out and about, whether by the paparazzi, on a red carpet or doing a press appearance, she is wearing clothing from her high end label.

There is a reason she was named one (and the first) of Bellyitch’s Fashion Mom Icon.

Mrs. David Beckham‘s stuff is classic, chic and basic. They have clean lines and because there is so much black, the clothing can complement well with other pieces and flatter women of different shapes and sizes.

The price points, though steep for most people’s common budgets, still vary. For example, one can nab this cotton blend jumpsuit from her line which is down and half off from $1,600 to $650. It has a slim but boxy fit and could be rocked with patent pumps or sandals.

On the other end of the spectrum is this $3,995 strapless Corset flare wool dress which comes with a diamond broach. It looks fabulous and the A-line is wonderful for accenting a nice neckline while de-emphasizing the hips.

In the middle of that price range is this $1,500 striped knitted top from Beckham. Cute but wow! I think right now, is second with her new line named after her grandparents,

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Designer Guest Post: Add Celeb Style to Your Maternity Wardrobe

Posted on May 30, 2016

Bellyitch Rewind

As the pioneer of “maternity chic”, I’ve spent almost 20 years in the maternity clothing business, styling celebrities and forging licensing deals with Nike and Target, and the Liz Lange maternity line available exclusively at Target stores and Target.com.

While pregnant celebrities often have the luxury to work with high profile stylists to create the perfect look, my experience has taught me that any expecting woman can create an outfit that is comfortable, affordable, and maternity chic mixing high and low priced pieces… but it doesn’t hurt to have some inspiration!

Here are my top five favorite celebrity maternity looks. How do you put together your own celebrity inspired style?

–Liz Lange

Designer * Style Expert * Inventor of “Maternity Chic”

Rose Byrne – 1. Classic

Rose is known for her graceful beauty and style with classically feminine colors and cuts. Her polished dresses and simple ensembles keep her looking elegant and confident.

Liz Lange Suggests: A classic maternity wrap dress perfect for every stage of the pregnancy, and is a great way to show off that baby bump!

Jana Kramer – 2. Modern

For Jana, maternity wear was all about a modern silhouette.

Liz Lange Suggests: A cowl neck tunic top or maxi dress with statement making accessories for a confident look for any trimester!

Anne Hathaway – 3. Casual

Anne’s laid back approach to maternity kept her comfortable without sacrificing cool.

Liz Lange Suggests: Achieve this look with an effortless fringed wrap shawl with a cropped jacket, or let accessories like scarves and hats do the talking with flowy tunics and stretchy leggings.

Cat Deeley – 4. Contemporary

Cat Deeley stunned on the red carpet at the 2015 Emmy’s in a body-hugging gold beaded gown.

Liz Lange Suggests: Take a page out of her book with simple and sexy pieces like this little black shift dress with sparkly shoulder details.

Chrissy Teigen – 5. Risk Taker

A pregnant Chrissy Teigen has never shied away from skin-baring maternity style while looking absolutely flawless. When she’s not sporting a low-cut v, or maternity bra top, Chrissy keeps it chic in of-the-moment pieces perfectly suited for any fashionista, pregnant or not.

Liz Lange Suggests: Take a cue from Chrissy and stray from tradition with this body-con dress with horizontal stripes and mix it up!

Good luck, preginistas!

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All of Blake Lively’s Fab 2016 Cannes Festival Fashion

Posted on May 13, 2016

Blake Lively is killing it on red carpets and taking names. The second-time mom-to-be with husband Ryan Reynolds landed in Cannes, France this week to promote her latest film project and attend the Cannes Film Festival in Southern France. The weeklong event offers plenty of moments for stars that attend to get dressed up and look amazing.

Being barely in her second trimester, Lively had a teenie tiny bump and therefore could still rock a lot of the designer fashions available to her for the festival.

She stars in two movies showing at the Festival. Cafe Society as “Kat” and The Shallows as Mia.

Here is what she wore:

1. Coat – Salvatore Ferragamo

Jewelry – Lorraine Schwartz

Shoes – Christian Louboutin

similar style shoes by the same designer

At the Opening Gala Dinner during The 69th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 11, 2016 in Cannes, France.

2. Dress – Vivienne Westwood Couture

At the “Slack Bay (Ma Loute)” premiere.

Blake Lively at The Martinez Hotell during the 69th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 13, 2016 in Cannes, France.

3. Dress – Versace

Jewelry – Lorraine Schwartz

Shoes – Giuseppe Zanotti

Spotted at The Martinez Hotell during the 69th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 13, 2016 in Cannes, France.

4. Dress – Giambattista Valli Haute Couture

Purse – Roger Vivier

Shoes – Christian Louboutin

At the photocall for The Shallows at La Plage Majestic on May 13, 2016 in Cannes, France.

5. Dress – Versace

Shoes – Christian Louboutin

Jewelry -Lorraine Schwartz

May 11, 2016 for the screening of the film Cafe Society during the opening ceremony.

6. Coat. dress, and purse – Chanel

Shoes – Christian Louboutin

At the Vanity Fair And Chanel Dinner during at Restaurant Tetou on May 12, 2016.

Jewelry – Jennifer Meyer

Pants and shirt – Juan Carlos Obando

shoes – Christian Louboutin

similar style items by the same designer

At the Photocall for “Cafe Society” on May 11, 2016 in Cannes.

Très belle, Ms. Lively-Reynolds, Très belle!

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Bump Watch: Blac Chyna Launched her Chymoji Emoji Collection App in Hollywood

Posted on May 12, 2016

Blac Chyna made her red carpet baby bump debut at the launch of her Chymoji Emoji Collection app at the Hard Rock Cafe on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 in Hollywood, California.

She posed with her fiance Rob Kardashian while wearing a black Grecian style dress with jewel adornments and a blonde goddess braided hair do.

She announced last week that she and Rob are expecting their first child together. She has a 3-year old son named King with ex-fiance Tyga, who is dating Rob’s half sister, Kylie Jenner.

Cute.

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Kerry Washington Cusps Pregnant Belly at Met Gala

Posted on May 2, 2016

Congrats to Kerry Washington and her husband Nnamdi Asomugha on expecting their second child, according to E! and Us Weekly.

This weekend, when I posted the red carpet from the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, I added a couple of lines referencing the fact that her face looked full and she looked pregnant especially wearing that A-Line dress.

I guess I wasn’t the only one brimming with suspicions. This will be her second child with her ex-NFL player husband. They welcomed a daughter, Isabelle,

Isabelle Amarachi Asomugha on April 21, 2014.

Now that the secret is out, she can cusp her pregnant belly on the red carpet of tonight’s Met Gala. She is wearing Marc Jacobs.

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