Coleen Rooney stocks up on maternity wear

Coleen Rooney is no stranger to maternity clothes and nursing wear. The 26-year-old gave birth to her first child with footballer hubby Wayne in November 2009 and she certainly made sure she looked the part in the run-up to the birth and afterwards.

The fashionista loves to look her best and she made a big effort to ensure her image didn’t slide as she entered motherhood.

Latest shopping trip

She is expecting her second child in May next year and it seems she’s keen to stock up on new garments ASAP.

According to a report in the Daily Mail, the WAG has been out and about in search of more fashion items. It featured snaps of her wearing a fluffy tunic, leather jacket, leggings and mid-calf boots on a trip around London and she was carrying a number of shopping bags.

Easier second time round

She might find it easier to shop for maternity clothes and nursing wear this time round. When women go through their first pregnancies, they can find it hard to predict how quickly and dramatically their bodies will change shape.

So, rather than purchasing lots of items in advance, they often have to buy in bits and pieces as the months go by.

Full of energy

It seems Coleen’s energy levels haven’t been affected by her pregnancy. She managed to lug around her purchases without assistance. About this, the publication said: “[She] didn’t appear to be bothered by the heavy load and carried the three large carrier bags without the help of an aide.”

The news source added: “Earlier in the day, Coleen was spotted in a different outfit running errands, suggesting she isn’t letting pregnancy slow her down.”

Enjoying family life

Meanwhile, the Rooneys appear to be enjoying family life. Following Wayne’s recent England World Cup qualifying match against San Marino at Wembley Stadium, he, Coleen and son Kai stayed on in London to take in the sights and sounds.

During their mini-break, they managed to fit in a trip to Buckingham Palace, a lavish meal at Chinese restaurant Hakkasan, a shopping excursion to Harrod’s and they saw the West End production of Shrek: The Musical.

Thrilled

Also, writing on her Twitter page recently, Coleen noted the trio are excited to be expecting a new family member.

She said: “A few people guessed, so news is out ha!! Me, Wayne and Kai are thrilled that we are expecting a new addition to our family around May time x.” She added: “It’s still only early but bursting with excitement! Also wanted the news to come from us, before anyone else!”

Your own taste of celeb glamour

You might not quite have the budget of WAGs like Coleen, but you no doubt want to look great in your maternity clothes. Here at Bella Mama we offer a fantastic range of garments that could be just what you’re looking for.

By perusing our online boutique, you can kiss goodbye to frump and indulge in stylish, contemporary and flattering items that can really boost your confidence.

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Desirable breastfeeding clothes from Bella Mama

This week's three most popular breastfeeding clothing picks from Bella Mama have been:

Milk Empire Nursing Top Berry -
This is a simply gorgeous nursing top, such a simple and elegant design with scoop neck details, empire band and ruched styling in the centre. Breastfeeding is super easy, just lift up the empire band to access the openings in the underlayer. The lovely soft fabric of this top makes it a gorgeous choice for everyday wear.

Elly nursing top in Crushed Violet
Milkers nursing tops are absolutely fabulous, cosy warm and stylish and a huge hit with breastfeeding mummies in the UK. This yummy knit nursing top from Milker has a beautiful and flattering empire cut perfect for disguising any hint of a post-natal tummy. Milker use super soft organic top quality cotton to create a comfortable breastfeeding jumper for everyday. Nursing your little one is easy, with simple empire line access under a finely ribbed empire line on the front of the jumper.

Love Milk Kelly Breastfeeding Top

Love Milk's delicious Kelly nursing top with bobbin lace detail has an effortlessly feminine appeal. So easy to style with jeans for a chic yet fuss-free off-duty look or add heels and skinny trousers for dinner with your friends. The front gathering gives a looser fit around the bust and tummy, whilst the top is fitted around the hips. The raglan sleeves are narrow and 3/4 length. The top is made from a soft and stretchy eco-friendly bamboo jersey.

Breastfeeding Clothes – Hilary Duff Embraces Her Curves

If you’ve recently given birth and think that all breastfeeding clothes were dull, and that you’d have to wear a tent for the next year or so, think again!

Actor Hilary Duff was spotted recently out and about in LA with new son Luca, embracing her curves in tight-fitting denim jeans in appropriately coloured baby blue, offered a classic example of how a new mum can look fantastic.

A simple white T-shirt completed the look, along with a pair of super-cool sneakers. The casual look was glammed up thanks to diamond ear studs and her nails, painted bright red.

Duff welcomed her firstborn son back in the spring, and has been quite public about her battle to get her pre-pregnancy body back. And she has admitted that she is not quite there yet.

She said: “I’m working hard and doing everything I can to lose weight the right way. I’m breast-feeding, so you have to be careful and can’t do anything too dramatic.”

Hilary also tweeted the other weekend about how pleased she was to be able to spend a Saturday night alone with her new baby to enjoy some precious mother and son bonding time together.

If you’re a new mum and feel like glamming up, the Internet makes a good starting point at a time when you may be less able or willing to get to the shops than previously. You’ll find a range of great maternity and nursing wear in stunning designs.

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There is so much loveliness about the change of the seasons, and the onset of Autumn...

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hot buttered crumpets and tea, crackling log fires,

warm cosy clothes, woollen knitted dresses,

divine hot chocolate, soups, chunky knits,

snuggling up under blankets and reading,

cinnamony apple crumbles and chocolate puds, 

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sticky toffee puddings, scarves, stylish knee length boots...

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To celebrate Autumn, Bella Mama are giving away one beautiful knitted nursing dress from Milker!* Just let us know your favourite things about Autumn on the comments below, on our Facebook page, Twitter or by email to kirsten@bellamama.co.uk and one lucky Mama will be picked at random from the entries received between October 3rd and Friday 12th October.It really is as simple as that!!

Milker's knitted dresses are available from Bella Mama in various colourways, and in size 10-14. 

With the right nursing clothes it's easy to stay cosy and feed your little one at the same time.  At Bella Mama, we passionately believe breastfeeding should be made as simple and comfortable as possible. We seek out the best and most innovative breastfeeding tops, dresses, bras, and more. If it's gorgeous, discreet and well-designed we want to stock it for our wonderful mamas. And because our business is run by a mum, for mums, we know and understand exactly what makes good breastfeeding clothes. We have stylish, functional choices to suit any and every new mother. 

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Maternity Clothes that make Pregnancy Fashionable

Pregnancy is a wonderful time in a woman’s life and it will make your body change in a variety of ways.  Most women will still want to look and feel attractive while these changes are occurring.  Thanks to the excellent selection of maternity wear that is available, there’s no reason why a women can’t look as fashionable as ever during her pregnancy.

The first step to looking great in your maternity wear is to buy clothes in the correct size.  Sizing in maternity wear is generous, so you should probably start by wearing maternity clothes that are in the size you would normally wear.  They are cut to accommodate growth around the breasts and abdomen, so your usual size should fit perfectly. 

When trying on clothes, make sure that they don’t restrict you around those areas. While some maternity clothes may look fashionable, they are primarily designed for comfort.  They are designed to stay loose and flowing, without looking like they swamp the woman.  Choosing clothes that are made from quality fabrics will make you look stylish without you even having to try.  Natural materials are best because they will allow your skin to breathe.

In the past, jeans would have been a no-go during pregnancy, but nowadays there’s a huge range of maternity jeans available.  Some are designed to sit underneath your expanding belly, while others contain elasticated panels to accommodate the growth.  Either way, they will ensure that you remain fashionable yet comfortable throughout your pregnancy.

Make the most of your pregnancy curves

There’s nothing quite like watching your body change during pregnancy. It’s a miracle of nature and will leave you with more curves that you ever imagined, so why hide them away? You want to make the most of your pregnancy curves and flaunt your bump in the best way possible, and with the right kind of maternity clothes you’ll easily be able to achieve the desired results.

Step out in style with clothes that work

It’s all about choosing clothes that flatter your figure, and ideally you’ll want those that can adapt to your changing body so you can keep your stylish edge throughout your pregnancy and beyond. Jersey dresses, for example, are ideal—they’re comfortable and offer the perfect fit, hugging your bump and draping in just the right way, but the choices don’t stop there. You’ll be able to find clothes to suit any occasion necessary, and at this time of year you can’t go wrong with a few maternity tops and jumpers thrown into the mix.

But, perhaps the best thing about a lot of maternity clothes is that they can effortlessly transform into nursing clothes once the baby arrives. They can be worn both during and after your pregnancy with many tops (for example) offering easy nursing access with cleverly concealed panels and functional designs, whilst the right kind of material can grow with your bump whilst flattering your post-pregnancy tummy when the time comes. Your curves will be hugged from every angle, giving you the comfort you need and the look you want, because there’s nothing better than being able to blossom with clothes that are perfect for your needs.

Follow in the footsteps of celebs

Celebs know all about dressing their bump—just look at the likes of Beyoncé, Jessica Alba, Heidi Klum and Victoria Beckham. All of them effortlessly stylish ladies who managed to retain their fashion status during their pregnancies, they went for clothes that flattered their curves rather than hid. It’s all about dressing for your shape and making the most of what you’ve got, so go for clothes that let you bloom and you really can’t go wrong.

Get the clothes you’re looking for

Here at Bella Mama we know how important it is to have clothing that hugs your pregnancy curves in all the right places, and that’s why we offer an exquisite range of maternity and nursing clothes that are sure to do just that. Offering everything from stunning maternity dresses to practical yet pretty tops we’ve got the products you need to update your pregnancy wardrobe with ease, seeing you through these 9 months and beyond.

With the right clothing you’ll really be able to make the most of your curves, and why wouldn’t you want to? Gone are the days of having to cover the bump up—these days it’s all about flaunting it in clothes that are chic and stylish, so be proud of your changing body and flaunt your beautiful pregnancy curves in style.


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