The Scoop on All Things Maternity

The choices are many for moms-to-be
Options include fashionable dresses, stylish PJs, novelty T-shirts, more

Muze “Say Hello to My Little Friend” tee, available at
Pickles & Ice Cream, Houston.

By JOY SEWING
Copyright 2008 Houston Chronicle

None of her clothes fit.

“This is not the time to retreat into feeling fat and ugly,” says Brown, director of cultural health initiatives for the American Heart Association. “It’s much different now than when my mom was pregnant and had no options.”

Brown has been pleased with the assortment of fashions for pregnant women but says she’s looking forward to the months ahead.

“Things naturally shift as your body gets prepared, so you want to feel good in what you’re wearing,” she said. “The in-between stage has been the hardest because you’re not too far along for maternity, but none of your clothes fit. I already have a swimsuit picked out for the summer.”

At Pickles & Ice Cream, owner Dawn Wilson says there are many Mother’s Day gift options for expecting moms. Her favorites are stylish pajamas - not muumuus - because many women “won’t buy them themselves.” Prices are $49-$99.

She also sells novelty T-shirts with sayings such as “Say Hello to My Little Friend” (shown above) and “I Can Grow People” at $40-$69. And the Hot Slings pouch ($47-$63), a sling to carry a baby in the fetal position comfortably against the mother’s body, is a huge seller.

“Really, you should celebrate and feel special every day,” Wilson said. “Be it a first-time mom or a mom on her second or third child, it’s a day to celebrate.” - Read more at Chron.com

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Boob Maternity Brings Out Celebumoms’ Curves

By Natasha Burton - Angelina Jolie, Jessica Alba, Tori Spelling, Minnie Driver, Lisa Marie Presley and Camila Alves (Matthew McConaughey’s girlfriend) got early Mother’s Day gifts this year-clothing from chic line Boob Maternity.

Boob was created in the winter of 1999 when founder Mia Seipel saw her sister nurse her newborn baby in a park in Stockholm, waist bare to the icy northern wind. She decided it should be every mother’s right to nurse in comfort and in style. The solution was Boob Nursing–a Swedish patented innovation that will make you look great. Being pregnant with her first child gave Mia inspiration to expand into a line of clothing, and so Boob Maternity was born. No doubt, celebumoms like Angelina and Jessica, will enjoy wearing this line during their pregnancy, and afterwards, when they’re nursing,
too. - Read more at ModernMom.com

Boob’s big Hollywood-breakthrough happened when actress
Minnie Driver was spotted by the daily paper Metro, wearing our popular tie-back dress. We’re therefore very happy to announce that we still have this style in stock!

Available at picklesandicecream.com
and selected Pickles & Ice Cream Boutiques!

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Time for a change

Maternity fashions catch up with today’s trendy moms-to-be

By Cheryl P. Allen • STAFF WRITER • March 27, 2008 • GreenvilleOnline.com

Darby, who opened her store eight years ago, said she was inspired by conversations with pregnant friends who were frustrated over trying to find trendy clothing for their changing bodies. “I actually opened the store before I had children,” said Darby, now a mother of three young children. “So then, when I did have babies, I had something to wear.”

In the past, options were very limited, Darby said. “It was always a season or two behind the regular women’s fashion. Everything was very loose, big, long panels … extremely frumpy, a lot of button-up tops and not much fun. You had to completely change your style and just wear what pregnant people wore. Now you don’t have to change your style.”

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 The Greenville Pickles & Ice Cream boutique was featured on morning show, Your Carolina, featuring Jack & Kim! Here is the video of the Pregnant Fashion Show featuring fashions from the Greenville Pickles & Ice Cream.

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The World Trade Center Tacoma announced Seattle-based BabyLegs LLC as the 2008 Marco Polo Award winner at its 15th annual awards dinner on Feb. 7. The award, along with the Globe Award, is given to a business that makes a significant impact on the world of international trade.BabyLegs was started in 2005 by Nicole Donnelly. Its products are now sold in retail stores in 50 countries on five continents, including 1,200 retailers in the United States. The company has sold more than 1 million pairs of its arm and leg warmers. At the awards event, BabyLegs gave the 500 WTC gala attendees a pair of its Marco and Polo BabyLegs, styles created for the event.

BabyLegs was also recognized for its community involvement on a local and global scale. Employees are encouraged to live a sustainable lifestyle, work remotely from home, carpool to work or use biodiesel fuel; the company also regularly sponsors, fundraises and donates product to organizations such as Children’s Hospital, the Ronald MacDonald House, various women’s and children’s non-profit organizations, and a university in Uganda. Visit www.babylegs.net.

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Maternity Wear Prepares to Reclaim Its Turf

Women’s Wear Daily, February 27, 2008

 ”Mum” was the word at this year’s Oscars…

Especially for Nicole Kidman, Jessica Alba,
and double Academy Award nominee Cate Blanchett…
What was the hottest accessory to be seen with at this year’s Academy Awards?

That’s right. A baby bump.  

Credit: Frank Micelotta/WireImage.com

Nicole Kidman,  shows off her simple and elegant style with this Balenciaga gown and Bottega Veneta clutch. Of course, simplicity was the best option, considering the focus was on her 1,399-carat diamond necklace designed by L’Wren Scott!

(We can’t help but be reminded of this gorgeous satin
Ripe evening gown that we carry in our boutiques…)

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