STYLE TIPS
The first step to looking fabulous is FEELING fabulous. True beauty really does come from the inside out so take care of yourself and make sure you are putting aside some time just for yourself.
The next step is to find your OWN STYLE. Fashions come and go but true style is forever. Consider your body shape and what particular styles flatter your figure and make you feel good. Think about comfort also, it makes a huge difference when you can move freely in your clothes without feeling contstricted or like you need to keep re-adjusting yourself.
Pregnant or not, MOBEA separates easily become the building blocks of your wardrobe. By adding different accessories and mixing with your other favourites you will achieve lots of different looks for any occasion.
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TAKING CARE OF YOU - SOME HELPFUL TIPS
If you are pregnant we have compiled a few tips below to help you make the most of this amazing time. Of course you don't need to be pregnant for these tips to apply to you. We all need a reminder sometimes to take time out for ourselves
GREAT SKIN AND HAIR
During pregnancy your skin can take on a certain glow and your hair is often thicker and shinier than usual – make the most of it. Treat yourself to a bottle of yummy body oil or moisturizer and promise yourself to use it all over everyday. Use plenty on your belly, and don’t forget those feet! Towards the end of your pregnancy try propping your feet up so you can reach them.
Keep your make-up light, possibly using a light bronzer, mascara and lip-gloss. Don’t be afraid to add a deep shade of lippy and a little charcoal to your eyes for that dramatic evening look. People will notice your radiance and you’ll feel great.
PLAN YOUR WARDROBE
You may not need to think about maternity clothes in the early days of your pregnancy and it’s likely you will get away with your own easy fitting items. However, soon you will find that your bump will take over and comfort will become paramount!
Take time to consider what you will be doing during your pregnancy and decide on some key items which you can mix and match with your pre-pregnant wardrobe.
Well fitting maternity designs will allow you to feel sexy and confident rather than resorting to large size garments – these will only make you look and feel bigger than you actually are.
PLAN YOUR COLOURS
Identify the colours that compliment your natural features. Don’t feel because you are pregnant you have to wear powder blue and baby pink (unless these are your colours of course!). If in doubt, keep things simple. Black is a great colour to flatter your shape and with beautiful accessories you can change the look entirely. Also, dressing in one solid colour can create a very flattering silhouette, MOBEA separates are great for this as our bottoms are colour matched with our tops and dresses.
ACCESSORIES ARE KEY
It’s easy to achieve a number of looks by simply changing your accessories. Pin your hair up, put on some jeweled earrings and coloured shoes for an evening look. Wrap a beautiful printed scarf around your neck and add some patterned tights with comfy boots for street style.
Look out for interesting scarves, broaches, bags and necklaces;
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LOOK AFTER THOSE FEET
For most of us the extra fluid we carry inevitably ends up at our feet. If you are pregnant in cooler months you can resist gravity by wearing mid length or knee high boots, in the warmer months there is not a lot you can do but take any opportunity to “put your feet up”. At work you can slip your shoes off and prop your feet up on a chair under your desk for a bit. At the end of the day make sure you relax - put your feet up on a pillow or arm of the couch and kick back.
One of the best purchases you will make is a comfortable pair of shoes. Make sure you take time out to make this purchase; it will make for a much happier you.
A truly fabulous treat at any time, but particularly in the later months, is a pedicure. Spoil yourself or hint to your partner or friends. It can be just as effective and sometimes more special for your partner or friend to give you a foot massage and paint your nails – don’t be afraid to ask, they’ll probably feel great knowing how much you appreciate it.
WHAT'S UNDERNEATH MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE!
Well fitting underwear becomes very important as your body grows, not only for comfort but to enhance the appearance of your silhouette. It’s a good idea to buy a comfortable maternity bra about half way through your pregnancy – certainly earlier if you want; you’ll be amazed how comfortable it is to get rid of your under wire. Often you will fill out more around your hips, thighs and bum (much to our delight!). So, spend a little time finding underwear that doesn’t cut into you, this way you won’t want to hide the little bulges and you’ll feel much more comfortable.