Maternity and Nursing dresses for Special Occasions

I've had lots and lots of requests for nursingwear for special occasions... lots of new mamas have weddings and parties to go to and find themselves in the same position I did shortly after I'd had both of my babies, and had a number of weddings to go to. My inability to find a gorgeous nursing dress was what led me to set up Bella Mama in the first place, so I can definitely sympathise with that panicky feeling of wanting to look fab at an event, and needing to be able to breastfeed easily whilst there. Nothing more stressful than either feeling like you're going to expose tummy or boobs whilst feeding your baby, or wondering if the only private place you're going to be able to feed is in the loos - ugh.

I have chosen some beautiful breastfeeding dresses for Bella Mama's Autumn/Winter collection this year, all of which will allow you to feed your baby quickly, easily and with minimum fuss and no boob/tummy flashing! Here's a quick rundown of some of my favourites:

Maternalove Isabella nursing dress - £48.00
This classic breastfeeding dress with a hint of understated sexiness can be worn for just about any occasion, and has been selling well since it hit the stockroom this week! The Isabella Nursing Dress has a simple surplice neckline and faux wrap skirt, the sash can be wrapped around your waist several times and tied at the side for an elegant touch. The dress is very comfortable with the fluid, smooth jersey knit skimming gently over your curves. To nurse, pull aside the surplice neckline to access the concealed nursing openings.

Mayreau Cowl Breastfeeding Dress - £89.00

This luxurious breastfeeding dress is made from super-soft modal fabric, just divine, it feels buttery soft on the skin and gives a real feeling of luxury. The cowl neck cleverly conceals the nursing access, and the gathered sleeve detail is a stylish twist. This dress is just the perfect balance of comfortable, functional and glamorous!! Super easy to nurse in, just pull aside the cowl neckline and lift the modesty layer. Voila! easy breastfeeding.

Annee Matthew Valencia Breastfeeding Dress - £55.00

Another gorgeous design from Annee Matthew, queen of delicious nursing dresses for new mamas! Stylish ruching detail, figure flattering styling and a gorgeous rich wine colour combine to create a lovely dress for breastfeeding mamas attending a special event. Breastfeeding is easy, just lift the dress at the empire line ruching to access the nursing openings.

To save £10 on any dress in Bella Mama's AW10 collection THIS WEEKEND ONLY  (12-14th November) please use code FABDRESS at checkout, and look forward to celebrating and breastfeeding at your special occasion in style!

Kirsten
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Enjoying Autumn and being busy!

Family life is moving at breakneck pace at the moment... half-term was super busy... no sooner are we back from our trip to Kent, D whizzed off on a training visit to Barcelona, the kiddos and I kept busy with Wacky Woods, Pumpkin Carving, shopping trips, lots of cupcake baking and then this weekend we were celebrating Aunty Ze's (shhhhhhhhhh!) 60th birthday with a family get-together!

We then spent a lovely few hours on Sunday out and about catching up with friends for an autumnal picnic (complete with my super seasonal ginger cupcakes with ginger fudge icing, yum!). Our local National Trust property, Tatton Park, had a pumpkin poetry trail and a brilliant display of pumpkins and squashes. Helping the kiddos hunting for pumpkins, Halloween inspired poems and strolling through the gardens was lovely. We enjoyed kicking through the piles of crispy fallen leaves, whilst my 8 y-o Finn delighted in covering me in leaf compost!

My friends' baby (my little god-son is now a proud big brother) arrived this weekend too. A beautiful baby girl, I am so happy for them and can't wait to meet her! Big squidges to them all.

Weekend was rounded off by making gingerbread cookies, trick or treating and a Sunday roast with my mum and dad.

So, all in all, a good weekend to round off a busy, busy week. I am hoping for a slightly calmer week this week! 

Kiddos back to school/pre-school/nursery yesterday, and I am catching up with the arrival of more stock from Annee Matthew and Momzelle, and all the pre-ordered items of breastfeeding clothing which you've all been super-patiently waiting for.

Whew!

Bella Mama website moved servers this weekend, and we are now on bigger, better, faster servers which should make shopping for breastfeeding and maternity clothing with us better than ever. Yippee!

Kirsten
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