How to Shop for Fashionable Maternity Clothes That Make You Look Stylish, Feel Sexy & Save Money - January 5, 2010

Shopping for maternity clothes during pregnancy can be a challenging time for women. Your belly expands, your feet spread and it can be quite daunting to find clothes that actually fit. And while you count the days in anticipation of your brand new bundle of joy, you might also be wondering what happened to your former, fashionable self.

Shopping for maternity clothes can be so overwhelming that many pregnant moms just throw in the towel and throw on hubby’s shirts. It doesn’t have to be so black or white. The key is to find fashionable maternity clothes that are comfortable, versatile and stylish.

I know exactly how you feel. I’m on my third pregnancy, so I know a thing or two about what to wear when a growing belly is your most prominent accessory.

Top 7 Maternity Clothes Shopping Tips You Need to Know When You Want to Feel Sexy & Save Money

Maternity Clothes Shopping Tip #1: Select a few great maternity basics that are made to g-r-o-w with your baby bump, and then shrink back down with you to your fabulous pre-pregnancy self. Trust me, it’s expensive to have a baby, so try to save money where you can and invest in items that you can wear during and after pregnancy. Maternity clothes that fit this bill will help you rock your pregnancy in style without breaking your little babe’s piggy bank.

Maternity Clothes Shopping Tip #2: For a casual look, try wearing simple, cotton maternity t shirts or tanks paired with jeans. Uber-stylish maternity jeans can be found from Paige Premium Denim, Chip & Pepper and Citizens for Humanity, but great styles can also be found for less at national maternity chains. Maternity t-shirts are so easy to throw on and oh-so comfy. It’s a necessity that you must provide for your pregnant self!

Maternity Clothes Shopping Tip #3: Dress up your pregnant look. Try sporting jeans with cropped swing jackets or sweaters over silky babydoll tops. Don’t forget to accessorize with a cool clutch and some funky earrings for instant preggo-chic!

Sheer Lingerie for Sexy Nights! - December 15, 2009

If your love life has gotten a little mundane and drab, why not spice it up with some new sheer lingerie? Sexy lingerie can add a little spark and interest into what has become ordinary. Let your humorous self come through with fantasy styles of trashy lingerie, where you can choose to wear clothing that shows a totally different side of you.

Full-figured women will not be disappointed with the wide selection of sheer lingerie available that is designed to flatter buxom women. Plus size lingerie comes in every popular style, so you and your partner will find all of the camisoles, teddies, peignoirs, negligees, tap pants and mini dresses styled to set off your bends and curves. Use sexy lingerie to heat up your romantic side!

You can find a wide variety of styles of revealing lingerie so that you never have to wear the same style twice. One night it could be a baby doll night gown or chemise, the next it could be a corset. Camisoles are a popular choice, as are flamboyant trashy lingerie such as peek-a-boo bras and bustiers, which can be worn any night of the week. Weekends call for something special. You might select sexy lingerie like body stockings to accentuate your entire figure.

Trashy lingerie is not just reserved for the bedroom. Some revealing lingerie styles can be worn out to dance clubs. You can dance the night away in a halter top short dress or a mini skirt that might be classified as lingerie yet can also double as club wear. Accentuate those short hemlines with thigh-high hosiery and high heels to set the look off to best effect.

One classic style of sheer lingerie is the teddy. Teddies come in a wide variety of styles, such as deep V-neck or halter styles, and are decorated in a plethora of ways, including floral embroidery, rings, lace, satin and keyholes. For the adventurous, open bust teddies are available. Some teddies can be worn on their own, or you could wear them under a jacket or blouse for a sexy glimpse of lace under your clothing.