Fantastic Maternity Swimwear at M&S

by simplymaternity on the 2nd February 2012

When we are looking for maternity swimwear, one of the most difficult choices is not what swimwear to opt for, but when you should start wearing it. Though most of us are incredibly keen to get in our maternity swimwear and show off our bumps in the prenatal swimming classes as soon as possible, at the same time you don’t want to be the woman who has jumped in too quickly and has a little droop where her bump should be.

Well the new maternity swimwear range from Marks and Spencers will go a long way to stopping this dreadful dilemma with the introduction of tide side fasteners in their latest maternity swimsuit. Pull the ties tightly and the suit will draw in, giving you a flatter costume that looks as if it fits perfectly even in the early stages of pregnancy. Let the ties out throughout your pregnancy and you havea costume that is going to continue to fit you for as long as you want to be wearing it.

And after your baby is born, follow the same pattern in reverse and you have a costume that is going to continue to fit until you are ready to attempt your pre pregnancy swimwear again.

And though this swimwear is incredibly functional, with padding, lining, detachable strap and the extra stretch you need in a good maternity swimming costume, it has also been created to look great too. The intelligent design actually flatters your body shape, neatly drawing you in at the waist and carrying attention up the body to balance out your body shape even as you near the end of your pregnancy.

The detachable strap means that you have a costume that looks great both in the pool and on the beach and at only £29.50, it won’t break the bank to buy it.

Though you won’t find maternity swimwear in many of the M&S stores, their range of swimwear and maternity clothes in general is fantastic. So take a look today and see the full range of maternity wear available from M&S.

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Our Favourite Maternity Jacket

by simplymaternity on the 25th January 2012

Keeping smart and tailored during your pregnancy can sometimes be a challenge. Though you want to show your feminine side as your pregnancy progresses, it is also important for a lot of women to create a smart business-like profile for the working day. But with the addition of just a few simple pieces to your maternity wardrobe you can create your own professional image but remain comfortable.

The key to a smart corporate image starts with the jacket. Though a lot of the time women refrain from wearing a tailored jacket in the workplace, when you are pregnant a jacket will not only cover your bump but it will keep you looking tailored and neat, and is also a great way to express to your colleagues that you mean business!

At the moment, we think the best tailored maternity jacket has to be this Black Tailored Maternity Jacket from JoJo Maman Bebe. It is the ideal maternity jacket to smarten up your working wardrobe but will look equally as good over jeans, a dress or casual wear for stylish day wear.

The sharp cut on this single breasted jacket gives you a gorgeous tailored shape that has been created to keep you neat and smart. The intelligently placed darts ensure that your jacket will grow with you as your pregnancy progresses but will then fall back into place after your baby is born for those first few months back at work before you can fit into your standard clothes.

Combine with a white shirt or fitted top and you have the ideal corporate look or add a touch of colour with a more fun and feminine top and you can adapt this jacket to your own style and situation.

Team with trousers, skirts or a dress to ensure you have a varied wardrobe during your pregnancy and you will have everything you need to make sure that you keep sharp and sophisticated throughout your pregnancy and beyond.

Take a look at the full range of maternity jackets on our site and make sure that you have everything you need to keep your workwear looking fresh during your pregnancy.

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The Best In Maternity Swimwear In The Figleaves Sale

by simplymaternity on the 18th January 2012

Here at Simply Maternity we are always telling our readers that maternity clothes can be as glamorous as you want, and we are constantly trying to find the best maternity wear to suit your style and the latest trends and this week  we have come across a fabulous maternity swimming costume from Figleaves that we just had to show you.

Maternity swimwear is everywhere at the moment and the sales are full of bargains, but finding something that is flattering, supportive and keeps up with fashion can be difficult, especially at this time. But we think we have found just the thing for any yummy mummy with this gorgeous Pez Dor Luxe Halter Maternity Swimsuit from Figleaves.

The overall look from the Pez Dor maternity swimwear range is absolutely fantastic and the striking shape and style to this swimsuit in particular is simply fabulous.

The sensual, slinky design created by the deep plunging neck line and gathering detail at the top of the cups creates a gorgeous shape to this swimsuit which would look equally sensational in a pool or on a beach.

This sensational costume is fully lined for comfort and support and the ruched sides ensure that you get a perfect fit to your costume throughout your pregnancy, maintaining the sleek stylish shape created by this gorgeous swimwear.

Originally £40.00, this costume is now just £24 in the Figleaves sale and would look great on practically any stylish mum-to-be. The halterneck shape and low back reduces the risk of bikini lines while the overall style of this costume screams elegance and fashion.

So if you want to be in style and looking fabulous through your pregnancy click on the picture above and see the full range of Pez Dor maternity swimwear at Figleaves. It is just one of the range of designers that are working with Figleaves right now which aim to make every woman feel great during their pregnancy.

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Only Two More Days To Enter Our FunMum Competition

by simplymaternity on the 16th January 2012

Simply Maternity have joined up with FunMum Maternity Essentials to offer you the chance to win £50 of maternity clothes vouchers simply by following our Twitter site and retweeting our competition entry.

With the winner being drawn at random on Wednesday 18th January, you have only two days left to enter our competition, so if you want the chance to win this fabulous prize go to our twitter page (@simplymaternity) and follow us now.

You can then just sit back and start to choose how you will treat yourself if you win this fantastic prize.

The great thing about FunMum is that they combine the items that you really need when you are pregnant with a laid back, on trend style so that you can create a functional, stylish and comfortable maternity wardrobe for their range alone.

Right now we are looking at long sleeved maternity tops and the range at FunMum are ideal for maternity work wear, for high class events or for a casual girl about town. The style and design used in these tops means they not only create a great look when you are pregnant, but they are also ideal for nursing tops after you have had the baby, reducing the amount of actual maternity clothes you have to buy and making sure you get value for money when you shop.

This Cross Over Nursing Shirt available in either classic black or crisp white looks great with anything and can smarten up your outfit no matter what you are doing. The ruched effect to the sides of this top mean that you are going to enjoy the fitted design all the way through your pregnancy but still giving your tummy room to grow. Once you have had your baby, the ruched effect will fall back into place so that you can use the v-neck design to easily nurse your baby with confidence wherever you are.

Team with tailored trousers, maternity jeans or pencil skirts and you have a comfortable yet versatile top that you can wear throughout your pregnancy and beyond, and at only £28.05 right now, you can use the rest of your vouchers to buy some tailored trousers or leggings and still have enough money to pay for the postage!

FunMum is a great site for all your maternity essentials, and whether you win our competition or not, it is still worth taking a look at their fabulous range and treating yourself to the great items that are available right now. So make sure you check out the FunMum site today and start your shopping list today.

 

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The Key Look For Spring – The Wrap Dress

by simplymaternity on the 10th January 2012

As we are seeing the new stock coming in for Spring 2012, there is no mistaking that the key style for this seasons dress is wrap. With the likes of High Street stores such as Marks and Spencer and Dorothy Perkins releasing the first wave of their Spring stock, as well as online stores including Vertbaudet and Crave Maternity, we are seeing some beautiful wrap dresses ideal for Spring that are really going to make us feel sunny, even if the sun never raises its head above the clouds.

And the wrap dress is perfect for pregnancy. The wrap style with a tie back enables you to adjust your dress so that you get a perfect fit throughout your pregnancy, but still have the opportunity to let it out a bit when you need that extra space. The tie itself creates definition at the waist line to draw you in, and the v style neckline draws the eye up your body to balance out your growing bump.

We love this ruched sided wrap dress from Crave Maternity which gives your bump even further space to grow and then shrinks back with you after the baby is born so that you can continue to wear this dress as you regain your pre-pregnancy shape.

The gorgeous deep blue colour can be dresses up or down for evening or day wear and the tones used to create this colour are so beautiful that it can be worn by almost anybody.

Recently seen on Amanda Holden, this dress ties at the side rather than the back to draw your eye across the body and further flatten out your growing tummy.

Or if you are looking for a more economical design why not try this Heavenly Bump Polka Dot Tunic from New Look which uses the same wrap style but has given it an up to the minute fresh slant using a funky polka dot design that will really put a spring in your step.

This tunic dress can be worn with leggings or tights for the colder days and then can be worn on its own or with cropped leggings or shorts when it starts to get warmer.

These are just the first of the maternity wrap dresses to come out for this season, but we are sure this is going to be the first of many and you can be rest assured that we will keep you updated and include all the latest styles in the full range of categories you can find on our site. So whatever kind of style you are looking for this season, take another look at Simply Maternity, we are sure you will find the dress for you.

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Enter Our FunMum Competition Today

by simplymaternity on the 4th January 2012

2012 looks like it is going to be a bumper year for Simply Maternity. We have more readers and followers than ever before and we are kicking off the New Year with a fantastic competition where you can win £50 of FunMum vouchers which can be spent on the fantastic range of maternity clothes on the FunMum site.

This maternity clothes shop concentrates on stocking the key maternity essentials that are vital for every fashionable pregnant woman, and providing them to you in the colours and styles that you are going to love.

Not only does the site give great separates, they also put their pieces together to give you outfit ideas and style suggestions that are going to keep you up to date but comfortable during your pregnancy. And stocking sizes from 8 through to size 20 means they can give you the versatility to look good and feel great every day you are pregnant.

The highlights from the FunMum collection have to include their range of maternity jeans which are not only available in great styles but are also available in short, regular and long lengths to ensure you get the perfect look throughout your pregnancy.

And with the January Sale in full swing on the site, you can ensure you get value for money on everything you buy on the site.

If you haven’t already entered our competition you have until 18th January to Follow Us on Twitter and Retweet our message to be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize. So why not check out the full range of FunMum products available online and start planning what you will spend your vouchers on if you are the luck winner on the 18th.

Bookmark this site or follow us on Facebook or Twitter to get the most from our site and make sure you stay up to date and in style throughout your pregnancy with Simply Maternity.

 

 

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Stay Healthy Over Christmas

by simplymaternity on the 16th December 2011

Christmas is traditionally a time for over indulgence and spoiling yourself with food and wine all day long, but when you are pregnant there can be a few challenges to making your Christmas safe for you and your unborn baby. But with a few words to the wise, you can have a happy and healthy Christmas and the very best present in the New Year.

Though there is a lot of over eating at Christmas, the core of the Christmas dinner is actually incredibly healthy and can be good for a pregnant woman. With iron rich Brussel Sprouts, more vegetables than you would have at a standard dinner and fresh turkey meat, you have the recipe for a balance diet at Christmas which is perfect for you and your growing baby.

Take care when cooking your turkey to make sure that it is thoroughly cooked before serving. If you are using a frozen variety, make sure it is completely defrosted before cooking and make sure you weigh your turkey after you have finished stuffing it to know how long to cook it for. Even the occasional orange and rashers of bacon can tip the scales so that your turkey needs longer in the oven.

Avoid the tradition of washing your turkey  which actually does nothing to wash away germs but can spread them through your kitchen. Keep your hands clean and remember a quick splash under the tap is not enough, rigorous washing with soap is the only way to stop germs.

When it comes to pudding, Christmas cake and Christmas pudding are full of dried fruit and nuts that can give you essential vitamins and energy when you are on your feet all day. Be careful that the deserts haven’t been laced with alcohol and check that your cream has been pasteurised and there is no reason you can’t enjoy your Christmas day and still feel like you are doing your bit to take care of bubs.

Almost 2% of the country think that they have suffered from food poisoning on Christmas Day and food storage is the key to making sure that you stay healthy over Christmas. If you are preparing evening nibbles, make sure that all items are covered when they are not being used and that they only stay out for the minimum amount of time. If you feel that food has been left out for over an hour, simply don’t eat it, there are plenty of other people around that will finish it off for you!

If you are going to a party with a buffet, try to be one of the first to eat when the food comes out so that you are not eating food that has been left out for a significant amount of time. Avoid seafood and pate wherever possible and if you are in doubt whether something is cooked, just don’t eat it. Pregnancy is a great excuse for a lot of things and it is easy to avoid eating questionable food without offending the host when you suddenly become ‘queasy’!

Even the most laid back of eaters needs to be more vigilant during the festive season when you are pregnant, and even if you don’t want to seem picky, think how much better your new year is going to be with the safe and happy delivery of a healthy child.

Everyone here at Simply Maternity wishes you the very best this Christmas and hope to see you on our site in the New Year with more hints, tips, fashions and discounts to make next year one of the best ever.

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Can’t Afford To Buy That Designer Dress – Then Hire It

by simplymaternity on the 14th December 2011

If you are craving a gorgeous designer maternity dress this Christmas but don’t want to go to the full expense of buying a signature piece for just one event, then Crave Maternity have come up with the ultimate solution – Maternity Dress Rental.

In fact, as part of their website, Crave offer a selection of their top dresses on a 14 day rental basis, so that you can enjoy the very best that Crave have to offer at a fraction of the usual price.

Crave Maternity makes hiring top designer maternity dresses so simple that they even take care of the dry cleaning. And the best part is that any Crave Maternity Coupon Code also applies to these dresses, which means you can qualify for further discount from the offers section on our site. Right now, we have a code offering 20% off when you spend over £75, which means the rental of any dress is even cheaper.

Simply click on the banner below to go directly to the rental section on the Crave Maternity website and choose the dress that you would love to wear at a fraction of the normal price.

50% of the overall cost that you will see is the rental fee for the hire of the dress while the other 50% is the returnable deposit, which means you ultimately only pay third of the cost of one of these gorgeous maternity dresses and still get the opportunity to shine this season. Checkout from the site in the normal way and your dress will wing its way to you in plenty of time for your special event.

So if you want to wear that killer dress this Christmas but don’t want the price tag to come back and bite you in the New Year then why not consider renting your maternity dress. No one will ever know, and we certainly won’t tell if you don’t!

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Win £50 of FunMum Vouchers at Simply Maternity

by simplymaternity on the 7th December 2011

Today we are very excited to be launching our brand new competition in conjuction with FunMum Maternity Wear.

Funmum provide some of the most exciting maternity essentials that appears on our site and this is an opportunity for you to treat yourself to some amazing maternity clothes without having to pay a penny! Your biggest problem is going to be deciding what you want to spend your winnings on!

Will you choose one the best selling maternity jeans from FunMum that we featured on our site recently and a stunning maternity top to match, or will you treat yourself to a gorgeous maternity cardigan and flattering maternity leggings that are going to keep you comfortable and looking smart this season. And use your vouchers in the 50% off sale at FunMum and you can make sure that you get the very most from your prize.

From underwear to outerwear, FunMum have a beautiful range of maternity essentials and we can’t wait to see who is going to win £50 of vouchers to spend on this fabulous site.

All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is to become a follower of @SimplyMaternity on Twitter and RT our prize winning message ‘Follow @SimplyMaternity and RT to be in with a chance of winning £50 of FunMum Vouchers’.  One lucky follower will then be selected at random to win this fantastic prize and shop for a wonderful new outfit all thanks to FunMum at Simply Maternity.

So make sure you start following us today and be with in a chance of winning this fabulous prize as well as keeping up to date with all the latest offers voucher codes on everything maternity here at Simply.

Good Luck with the competion and make sure you check out our full range of maternity clothes on our site including the fantastic range from FunMum.

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Perfect Length And Perfect Fit Maternity Jeans At FunMum

by simplymaternity on the 6th December 2011

If you are a woman who falls outside the average size bracket for the UK, getting the right jeans on a normal day is relatively easy, opt for the shorter or longer fit you require from a range of your favourite stores in a huge range of sizes and styles and you will ensure that you get the jeans to suit you and the fit that looks just right.

However when you are pregnant things are not always that easy.

Though many retailers provide a great range of maternity jeans that will accommodate changes in the shape of your body, most maternity retailers do expect you to wear a standard length and standard size of jeans throughout your pregnancy, and for a huge number of women, this is just not acceptable.

Thankfully, things are quite different at FunMum.

In fact FunMum provide such great styles of maternity jeans in short, standard and long lengths and dress sizes 8 through to size 20 that they are actually now the top selling product on the FunMum site and when you put the jeans on, you can understand why.

Though the range of sizes and lengths are a huge attraction to the maternity jeans on the FunMum site, in fact the real reason that you will want these jeans is the gorgeous styling that you get thanks to the incredible attention to detail used to create a pair of great fitting, ever so comfortable jeans.

All FunMum jeans are designed with the ultra comfy waistband which means that you can wear your jeans over the bump or under the bump as you so wish.

When you are feeling colder or you are wearing a lighter top and want a smoother line for your jeans, simply pull the smooth jersey waistband up over your bump and you have the ideal over the bump jeans that give you protection and security every time you wear them.

When you want to feel more freedom or don’t want your bump covered up, simply roll the panel down and you have great under the bump support that is going to make you feel comfortable and keep your jeans looking great.

Combine this with the adjusters on the side of the jeans that will ensure your waistband fits perfectly as you change shape and you have a wonderfully comfortable pair of jeans that are going to stay with you throughout your pregnancy and as you loose weight post birth as well.

Available in Classic Indigo or Distressed Indigo, not only do these jeans feel great but they look great too.

The natural stretch within the material ensures that these jeans continue to provide a perfect fit throughout your pregnancy but work with you so that your jeans are never too restrictive.

The slim cut provides extra length to your legs and draws in your hips and bum to balance out your body shape and make you feel great.

With such as neat and incredibly flattering fit, these jeans that can be worn for any occasion.

Create a sophisticated evening style with a sparkling maternity top or choose from the great range of coordinating maternity tops on the FunMum. Add some killer heels and you are ready to party.

For a classic winter look, team your jeans with a cosy maternity knit and warm boots so that you are snug and warm and ready for whatever winter throws at you.

So if you are looking for the perfect fit of maternity jeans and don’t want to compromise on style to achieve the perfect fit, then make sure you click on the banner below and see the full range of maternity jeans from FunMum so that you stay on trend and looking great throughout your pregnancy.

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