It takes a brave woman to strut her stuff in an itsy bitsy teeny weeny bikini...It takes a Goddess to strut her growing baby bump in that same barely-there-bathingsuit. Here at Haute Moms Club, we think baby bumps and bikinis are sort of like peanut butter and jelly, Angelina and Brad, Tom and Jerry - they just friggin go together. If you're on the fence about this trend, let's these lovely ladies prove to you, the bigger the bump, the more beautiful the bikini bod.
If there's one accessory that's got every Hollywood star "covered" rain or shine, day or night, with or without child, it's the perfect pair of shades. Whether you're popping bottles or in this case, pumping bottles, a great set of sunglasses will have you looking your best even on 2 hours rest.
When it came time for my push present, I opted out of Tiffany's (not that it was an option) and all-in for the darkest, chicest pair of kick-ass shades to A) shield me from the rest of the world B) shield the rest of the world from me.
I splurged, well actually, my hubby splurged - On a pair of over-the-top Chanel shades, perhaps a little too pricey but let's make one thing clear, I am one frugal bitch. You'll definitely find me strolling the aisles of TJ Maxx before Intermix. That said, a few things are absolute musts, splurge-worthy, if you will: Amazing heels, Amazing denim, Amazing bags and AMAZZZZING shades. That's not to say you need to spend next month's rent on a pair of Prada but these are items I wear day after day, so spending a little more goes a long, long way. Think of it as an investment if that makes you sleep better at night. Anyway, back to my point, here Haute Moms Club, If you want to look your absolute best, at your worst, it's all about the shades. Here are a few faves.
As a new mom, it's always a race against the clock.
8AM - Boob Time
9AM - Tummy Time
10AM - Entertain-my-2-month-old-the-best-way-I-know-how Time
11AM - Shower Time (yes, bathing is still a priority even if it isn't for some of my other mommy friends)
12PM - Emails....Email...Emails...Is it dinner yet?
And so it goes. The day escapes me but I still try to maintain a balanced life as much as possible. That includes sex definitely, ok, maybe and usually a solid meal...which by the way, I still enjoy tremendously. But preparing a de-friggin-licious dinner BC (Before Child) is much different than AD (After Delivery) Less time means less ingredients but don't fret, I've found several recipes that may even trump Rachel Ray's 30 minute meals and pack a serious punch of flavor flav. Enter, the Crab Cake. This is not just any ol crab cake. It's low carb, low fat, low calorie, low...what else is there?? But HIGH on my list of things to serve my family and friends if I'm trying to look like I've got it goin on, even a wee little bit. Anyway, here's the recipe, try it out...lemme know what you think
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped dill
1 1/2 tablespoons canola-based low fat mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 large egg
1/3 cup panko
1 pound lump crabmeat, drained and shell pieces removed (best kind from Costco)
To Prepare, combine first 8 ingredients. Add panko and crab, tossing gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes
Fill a 1/3-cup dry measuring cup with crab mixture. Invert onto work surface; gently pat into a 3/4 inch-thick patty. Repeat with remaining mixture.
Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil (I use Olive Oil) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add crab cakes. Cook 4 minutes or until bottoms are golden. Carefully turn cakes and do the same on the other side for 4 minutes.
Done and Done! ENJOY!
I owe everything to Isabella Oliver! It's her black jersey dress that got me through my pregnancy and and saved me from many post-preggy, I-hate-my-body breakdowns for months after. These ridiculously adorable/affordable ($150ish) dresses are super comfy, totally chic, and you can literally wear the same one every day - a million different ways, and not a soul will know our little secret. And btw, I swear it looks good on every, I mean EVERY, body type. Anyway, I'm obsessed, but here's the true test - It's good enough for Angelina Jolie, so it's good enough for this girl. http://www.isabellaoliver.com/us
The Answer plain and simple: REVEAL that rocking baby bump, ladies! Way, waaaaayyyy back when, the bigger the bump, the bigger the muumuu. But by the time our lovely lady-lumps became Hollywood's favorite obsession, the look became, "Less Is More", meaning less fabric is more fabulous! Even the Today Show's on board with this fashion-forward philosophy. http://www.today.com/parents/maternity-clothes-get-stylish-four-fashionable-looks-1D79932228 So, with that, here's this brief trip down maternity memory lane. From Concealing it...
To Revealing it! Gisele, Reese, Kourtney, Megan, Olivia - They all nail it!
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