No More Bloat

I'm one of those annoying people who just lovvvvvvves Yoga.  But let's be clear.  I don't love all yoga, I like hot kind, as in 110 degrees ++++++  Ya know, the kind where you smell last night's dinner on the guy next to you seeping from his pours...the kind that transforms you into a mere puddle of sweat by your third downward dog, the kind where you drop a full Stone by the end of class.  For the record, 1 Stone = 14 Frigging POUNDS!  A stupid measurement I've always wanted to use.

www.CorePowerYoga.com is totally my thing and the teachers are not only zenned-out Gawds but they also know a thing or two about life outside of getting upside down.

So back to being annoying, I actually took Yoga up until my water broke....or a couple weeks before, but you get the pic.  Watching me uncomfortably waddle out of class one day, my teacher looked over and kindly said, "Watermelon, girl.  It'll change your life."  Huh?  "Yup, watermelon.  Juice the hell out of it and suck that sweetness down after you give birth and voila - you'll de-bloat in no time."  I took her word as the gospel and she was SO right.  Right around two weeks after having my perfectly precious bambino and drinking the most deeeelish combo of freshly-pressed watermelon/water cocktail, I looked less elephant-woman and more wonder-woman.  I can do this.  And so can you.  Here's how it goes down...

Take your watermelon, cut down into 2inch by 2inch cubes.  Throw into blender.  Store in a pitcher in the fridge.  And that's about it.  In order to cut down the amount of times you juice and the calories, I usually pour 1/3 watermelon juice to 2/3 sparkling or flat water.  The results are incredible.  Fully hydrating, reduces bloat and more health benefits for days. http://www.juicerselect.com/watermelon-juice.html  And the best part of all?? When the time's right, add a generous splash of tequila for one of the dreamiest drinks of all time.

I Can't Live Without...

Is it just me or can you actually notice your skinny jeans shrinking the moment you see this "+" on that funny little stick!?  I swear the second I learned of my pregnancy, I laughed, I cried, I nearly puked - did I mention I had one too many vodkas that night?  Don't judge, I had no idea I was actually with child at the time.  And then it all set in.  I mean, how would I dress this ever-changing body over the next 9 months?  Misconception #1 - My beach bod will be back in 9 months, just in time for summer.  Yeaaaaaa right, it's more like 9 plus 9, and maybe another 9...if you're lucky. Of course, here in Hollywood, things are a little different.  It's often tough to decipher whether that hottie in BH is a tad bit bloated from the roughage in her La Scala chopped salad (dressing on the side, please) or if she's actually 8 months preggers.  It's the ladder.  Just maddening.  But that's when the light bulb went off; I decided to be the best I could be during and after my pregnancy by living healthy, happy and comfortably chic.  Those things, only possible with a little help from these friends, including the best maternity denim (I swore off all maternity clothes until I slipped on Adriano Goldschmied, H&M Tanks, the Evelyne Hermes Satchel (smartest...splurge...ever) and more.  Here are a few things I can't live without.

1) www.viaspiga.com 2) www.gap.com 3) www.hm.com  4) www.hermes.com

5) www.apeainthepod.com 6) www.bellybandit.com 7) www.ag.com

Best...Gift...Ever!

 

I can't tell you how often I stare out the window anxiously awaiting UPS.  Typically, it's a very special delivery for yours truly, and usually consists of a 1 or more, who are we kidding- 3 or more boxes that may or may not hold some very precious cargo...SHOES!!!  Today was no different.  Well, maybe just a wee bit.  And that's just it -- The amazon box arrived and in it, 8 itty bitty boxes.  Baby Minnetonkas! http://www.minnetonkamoccasin.com For those of you who don't know, they're basically the most precious slip-on moccasins EVER!  And in my most humble opinion, a pretty damn good baby gift.

When baby Gibson arrived, so did the many, MANY presents.  How lucky are we?!  But that's when it got me thinking.  If we receive another burp cloth, pair of socks or personalized towel, I may just get a jump-start on my second bambino so all the goodies don't go to waste.  Now, as you know there's a serious baby boom going on and we, too, are in the market for some killer bb gifts.  A few google searches later, low and behold the (un)buried treasure.

Without much thought, we just about bought all the minnetonkas Amazon has to offer and sent them to our friends and family who are waiting for the stork to swoop in with their special delivery.

I'd like to point out, not only are these booties cute as hell but they're also affordable $19-$30 and will last a lifetime - even if only on display.  Word to the wise, the sizing chart is a bit confusing.  So here's what I learned.  Size 2- newborn to 6mnth, Size 3 6-12 months, Size 4- 12-18 and so on.  They tend to run big.

So even though no loubies showed up on my doorstep today, I still reveled in the all these new shoes, even if one quarter my size.

PREGNANT IN HEELS

 

Standing tall and proud, pregnant in heels, is a common practice these days.  Celebs rock the look, many of my fellow Haute Moms do, for gawd sake, there was a TV show named after it.  But there's still a science to looking graceful and glam on bottom, with a burgeoning tummy on top.  HauteMomsClub, here's how it breaks down - the DO's and DONT's to working it, Pregnant In Heels

DO: Respect that comfort is key.  Platforms for example.  They're always a great, comfy option. It's simply about finding the right pair.  Remember, feeling comfortable exudes confidence.

DO: Opt for wedges if stilettos are out of the question.  Shopping, lunching, sunning, whatever it is, the wedge is your answer.  Comfy, Cute, Can you ever have too many?!  Nope :)

DO:

Rock statement heels.  I love the idea of a super funky heel to jazz up any outfit.  Especially, if you like me, choose black over any other color during your pregnancy.

DON'T:

Be too brave.  Retire those triple-platform Loubies...for now.  Safety, first...face-planting, definitely not the idea.  And perhaps a bit silly seeing any woman about to give birth working hooker heels.

DON'T:

Squeeze into a 6.5 when you're really a 7.  Foot fat is never fun.  Fact #1: Your feet expand during pregnancy.   Fact #2: They usually return to their normal size so don't go selling off your treasured Zanottis.  Unless of course, they're size 7 and you live in the LA area.  In that case, let's exchange info.

DON'T:

Forget where you're going.  Map out how much walking you'll actually be doing.  Car to table to bathroom back to car simply requires looking fabulous.  A trip to Disney, and perhaps a great Tory Burch wedge flip-flop will do.

And finally, DO enter a room loud and proud and DON'T look back :)

The Best Un-dressed Baby Bumps

It's one of the first things they teach as a red-carpet reporter, a right of passage so-to-speak, and truthfully, a fabulous go-to when you don't know who the hell you're interviewing.  Rather than inquiring, "Who Are You?" it's "Who Are You Wearing"  But that question doesn't much apply here.  "Who Aren't You Wearing" seems more fitting. For many pregnant women, hell could freeze over before they'd willingly flaunt their flesh for millions of eyeballs.  For celebrity moms, it's par for the course.   Posing in next-to-nothing, your only real accessory, that kick-ass baby bump, was shocking 21 years ago with that iconic Annie Leibovitz pic of Demi Moore gracing the cover of Vanity Fair Mag...Since then, it's become less controversial than Britney breaking a nail.  So here's the question, Haute Mom's Club; Is it too much?? Or just enough?  Would you pose for your own stripped-down pregnancy pics?  And who's up next?  Mila Kunis? Rachel Bilson?  ScarJo? - I know I'd buy that magazine.  Here's a look back in time at some of the most-memorable covers...