Summer 2003 the best INSIDE ALSO maternity

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by  Nancy & Betsy

PREGNANCYFASHION.COM
Summer 2003
the best
ALSO
INSIDE
maternity
¥Pregnancy
swimsuits
Pampering Sets
¥Maternity
Modeling
LESLIE ZEMECKIS:
¥Dresses
The role of motherhood ¥Shoes
¥Jewelry
¥Accessories
& More
CAN I REALLY WEAR THAT?!
BIGGER AND BEAUTIFUL
Plus-Size Fashions
fashion experts tell you:
The hottest colors this season
& their 10 favorite styles
Photo Courtesy of ©A Pea In The Pod®
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1 Welcome to Showing 31 Our favorite shoes this season
2 New & noted 32 Hair styles & accessories
7 Celebrities: Who(cid:213)s expecting? 35 Can you be a maternity model?
8 The season(cid:213)s hottest colors 37 The latest fashion notes
10 Leslie Zemeckis: The role of a mom 39 Top 10 style picks for summer
14 Dresses for summertime 42 Our maternity swimwear picks
15 Stylish accessories 43 Get tanked! The best swimsuits
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18 Soothing pampering sets 48 Positions, please: Love & sex [
21 Big & Beautiful: Plus-size fashions 51 Nursing(cid:209)where? Anywhere!
25 Cool makeup picks 53 Flaunt that belly!
26 Pregnancy fitness and wellness 57 Real Moms Guide:
28 Kick up your (high) heels Can I really wear that?
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Welcome
to the
premiere issue of Showing! Not just
another electronic newsletter,
Showing is a real magazine you
can read online (cid:209) where
newsstand glossy form meets the EDITORS-IN-CHIEF
Internet’s functionality. See a dress or Nancy J Price & Betsy Gartrell-Judd
swimsuit you simply must have? No
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
need to comb the malls when there is
Karen Cox
a better way: Just point and click for
no-hassle shopping! SENIOR EDITOR
Vanessa Sands
Showing is all about the fun side of
pregnancy! In just a few years, the ASSOCIATE EDITOR
pregnant profile has gone from frump Jennifer Newton Reents
to high fashion. As a matter of fact,
pregnancy is downright sexy (cid:209) as it SENIOR CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
Abbi Perets
should be! In the pages of Showing,
we assemble the movers and shakers
ASSISTANT EDITORS
of the maternity fashion world, asking Rachel Gurevich & Marla Hardee Milling
them to share tips and trends, their
favorite fashions and best advice. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Ann Douglas, Melissa Maynard, Karen M Shelton
And a special interview for you, too, Andi Buchanan, Ayun Halliday
with Leslie Zemeckis, the truly
charming wife of one our favorite
Special thanks to… Julia Beck Bromberg, Liza Elliott-Ramirez,
directors/producers/writers, Robert
Birgitta Gallo Lauren, Sarah Sawall, Jim Cox
Zemeckis. (Back to the Future III,
Forrest Gump and Cast Away are
Published by Coincide Media, LLC
three of our all-time favorite movies.)
Showingis © Copyright 2003 Coincide Media, LLC and/or the
Have fun, and we hope you enjoy
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Showing, Pregnancy & Baby, Real Moms’ Guide, Active Pregnancyand
ways than one)! Let us know what you
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and addresses only non-urgent questions of a general nature. If you are
- Nancy & Betsy
concerned about your health or your baby's health, please consult your
family's health care provider immediately. This information is not a
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substitute for personal medical attention, diagnosis or treatment.
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New &
expert advice
Noted:
DOULAS:
THE QUESTION: (cid:210)Is there any exercise I can do
A TREND THAT
to avoid varicose or spider veins in my legs?(cid:211)
MAKES SENSE
The expert answers: (cid:210)Varicose veins are hereditary
Rachel Gurevich, Showing’s
and may or may not be completely avoidable, but
assistant editor and the author of The they can be minimized by exercise. Any exercise
Doula Advantage: Your Complete Guide suitable for pregnancy that moves your legs and
to Having a Shorter, Healthier, and keeps the circulation and blood flowing in your legs
More Comfortable Birth With the Help keeps your veins in better shape. This reduces your
of a Professional Childbirth Assistant chances of collapsing veins (varicosities). Supported
squats and lunges are excellent, side stepping with a
(Prima) tells us why doulas are so
resistive band around your ankles, leg lifts (standing
popular, especially with celebrities.
or side lying) and, of course, anything
Pregnancy and birth are no longer looked
cardiovascular: walking, cycling, swimming, etc.
upon as embarrassing or burdensome life cycles.
However, do avoid calf raises, as they may cause leg
Entire television series are dedicated to bring
cramps.(cid:211) (cid:209) Certified prenatal fitness instructor
live childbirth into people’s living rooms! Birgitta Lauren of Expecting Fitness, Beverly Hills
People are finally recognizing that the (Visit her site at [www.ExpectingFitness.com] for
pregnant body can be sexy. Just look at the your pregnancy fitness equipment needs!)
awesome styles and maternity fashions
that are out there now — it’s not
DID YOU SLIM TIP
just tents and jumpers with
KNOW:
pastel plaid prints.
Ricki Lake had two
Why are doulas so hot in
doulas at her home Have you gained pregnancy
Hollywood? Having children
water birth, and rumors weight in your face? Here are
in Tinseltown used to be
say she wants to some slimming makeup tips for
looked down upon, but now, it
become a doula you! “Show off your assets! If you have
seems to have regained
acceptance — and even respect. at some point. beautiful eyes, emphasize them. Great lips?
But if the stars plan on having Choose a show-off color. Keep blush on the
children, they certainly are going to do it apples of the cheeks and blend upward toward
with style. Therefore, a doula is a must-have! the temple - don’t let the blush
Childbirth is a spiritual experience, a time of go below the bottom of the nose
strength, and a doula’s main objective is to help or past the center of the iris on
empower the mother and family, to help them the eyes.” — Susie Galvez, spa
experience the awe of childbirth. Hollywood
owner and author of the new book,
stars certainly recognize this. They want the
Hello Beautiful: 365 Ways to Be Even
ultimate experience.
More Beautiful (MQ Publications)
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New &
EAST
Noted:
SIDE
STORY
(cid:210)My whole adult life,
strangers have beamed at
my slightly protuberant belly,
inquiring how many months
along I am. When I really
was pregnant, it was a thrill
to stomp around the East
Village, my legs well
supported in Doc Martens,
my giant abdomen hiking a slinky black mini
dress(cid:213) hemline to the outermost limits of
decency. There was a man who lived under
the Manhattan Bridge who made his money
sweeping out the bars of the Lower East Side.
Every time he saw me, he pointed his broom Baby clothes
and thundered, (cid:212)A big tree(cid:213)s gonna fall, mama!
A big tree(cid:213)s gonna fall.(cid:213) He disappeared that are FUN
around the time of Inky(cid:213)s birth. I keep hoping
he(cid:213)ll turn up one day so I can show him what for adults, too!
happened when the big tree fell.(cid:211)
(cid:209) Ayun Halliday, also author of The Big Rumpus: Wry Baby offers high-quality cotton snapsuits and
A Mother(cid:213)s Tale from the Trenches (Seal Press) accessories printed with colorful, funny designs that
poke more than a little fun at parenting, babies and the
cluelessness that comes with a new infant. Snapsuits proudly display across baby’s little chest
slogans such as “I might barf,” “I can’t read,” and “I’m not a boy.” The baby care instructions
line offers helpful — and hilarious — illustrated “tips” on a variety of parenting tasks.
Wry Baby [www.WryBaby.com] is the brainchild of David and Kelly Sopp, San Francisco
advertising creatives and rookie parents themselves. Disappointed with the sea of pink and blue
(and bleary eyed from baby all-nighters), they decided to bring some tongue-in-cheek relief to
fellow parents. “Being a new parent is rough,” says Kelly. “Between the sleep deprivation and not knowing what
you’re doing, you need something to remind yourself to keep your sense of humor.”
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New &
Casting call
Noted:
When Christy Thompson from Middletown, Ohio, got
pregnant for the third time, she wanted to do something special to
memorialize her last pregnancy. So one of the first things she did
when she got pregnant was order a kit to make a belly cast. “I planned for
my hands to be resting on my belly in that classic stance of a pregnant mom feeling
her baby move. It’s beautiful; it turned out as perfect as the baby who inspired it!”
You don’t need any artistic experience to make a belly cast. The materials are
inexpensive and easily assembled. To further simplify the process, kits like Christy used
are available with all of the materials and instructions included. Make a belly cast about
two to three weeks before your due date; or, if you’re really ambitious, you could also make several to capture
the changes throughout your pregnancy. You can cast just your tummy or your entire torso, with or without
your arms and hands. Go ahead — get plastered at [www.eBellyCast.com]!
Vitamins STYLE FIND: MAMA SPANX
that taste
It won’t replace your daily
Mama Spanx pantyhose were
good (cid:209) prenatal vitamin, but the
(cid:210)created for pregnant women who
new Aquafina Essentials
refuse to surrender to visible panty
REALLY!
line of fruit-flavored, vita- lines and closed-toed shoes.(cid:211)
drinks (available in Pepsi Offering extra belly support,
coolers and other retail outlets throughout comfortable back support, a soft
the United States) is a significant source of waistband and an adjustable leg
some vitamins and minerals. Health benefits band that can be placed
anywhere between the knee and
aside, this beverage comes in four refreshing
ankle, these maternity hose grow
flavors with no artificial sweeteners and
with you during pregnancy (cid:209) and
only 40 to 50 calories per eight-ounce
stay comfy! Says creator Sara
serving. Yummy combos include:
Blakely, (cid:210)The only thing Mama
Y
B-POWER: Wild berry flavor with Spanx doesn(cid:213)t provide is a flat
B3, B6, B12 & pantothenic acid tummy.(cid:211) They come in four sizes in
Y CALCIUM +: Tangerine-pineapple nude, spice and black. Pick up
flavor with calcium & folic acid yours for about $28
Y per pair at
DAILY C: Citrus-flavored blend
[www.spanx.com],
with 100% RDA of Vitamin C
call toll free
Y
MULTI-V:Watermelon flavor with B3, B6,
1.877.99.SPANX, or
B12, pantothenic acid, and Vitamins C & E
drop by Nordstrom
So come on — drink to your baby’s health! or Bloomingdale(cid:213)s.
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New &
Noted: “Sometimes I think this ‘pregnancy perfectionism’ thing is getting out of
hand. Women are feeling such pressure to do everything perfectly from
conception through delivery day and beyond. They feel like they’ll be
blowing their shot at Mother
Life ain’t perfect
of the Year if they happen to
take the ‘wrong’ brand of
prenatal vitamins, sign up
for the ‘wrong’ childbirth classes, or subscribe to the ‘wrong’ birthing philosophy. The
pressure can be pretty relentless. I think we need to remind ourselves that pregnancy is supposed to be a
joyous time and to celebrate it for the truly life-altering, mind-, body-, and soul-changing experience that
it is. Truly ‘the mother load.’” — Ann Douglas, author of The Mother of all Pregnancy Books
W Pregnancy health,
Sheryl Fernandez of Bellies and Bubbles Maternity in
E Philadelphia gave us five fast fashion facts! baby names,
I When do most women Most maternity stores
V parenting and more
start looking for have belly forms to try
R maternity clothing? with the clothes so you
We know there(cid:213)s a lot more to
E People normally don(cid:213)t can get an idea of how
pregnancy than just looking good!
T begin to shop until they the clothes will fit That(cid:213)s why we started our
N are frustrated with the throughout the
Pregnancy & Baby site, online at
way their normal clothes pregnancy.
I [www.PregnancyAndBaby.com].
are fitting. What(cid:213)s your favorite From TTC (trying to conceive) to
E
So the problem is(cid:201) ? style tip?
age three, at P&B, you(cid:213)ll find
T
Well, they(cid:213)re The number one hip
hundreds of articles about prenatal
U
aggravated, so then fashion maternity rule: If
health, baby names, infant care,
N they don(cid:213)t buy smart! I it looks like maternity
celebrity spotlights and much
think you should start to wear, leave it alone!
I more. And hey (cid:209) don(cid:213)t miss our
M shop around at three to Any other hints?
busy
four months so you have Blouses can be tricky
message
- an idea of what(cid:213)s out because they can
boards
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there and what you like, appear to be more
and blogs
and then buy when maternity-like than
(online
you(cid:213)re around four to anything. Go for a stylish
diaries),
five months. stretchy maternity blouse
too! We(cid:213)re
How can you be sure that looks great with
open 24/7,
the clothing will last your anything (cid:209) jeans, skirts,
just for
whole term? suits, et cetera.
you. Visit
us soon!
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New &
Noted: Long gone are the days when an expectant mama had to make do with
just any old skincare solutions! Now there are several product lines just for
pregnancy (cid:209) among them Selph, Belli, Bella Mama and Mustela.
Here are some of our picks from their collections!
soothing Selph Heavenly Heels Foot Bath
A therapeutic foaming foot bath, which
cleanses and refreshes tired, puffy feet and ankles.
skincare Epsom salts and sea salts are incorporated to help
soothe feet and reduce puffiness and
water retention commonly associated with
treats pregnancy. Heavenly Heels Foot Bath also
contains aloe and lavender extracts to
enhance and promote well-being.
Mustela Stretch Marks Bella Mama Healing Herbal Sitz Bath
Intensive Action An easy-to-use liquid bath concentrate to use after
birth to comfort and soothe sore, swollen tissues with
With Alpha Hydroxy Acid
a restorative blend of pure plant extracts.
moisturizers to help
preserve the elasticity of
Belli Anti-Chloasma Facial Sunscreen SPF 25
the skin and silicum and
vitamin B5 to support The combination of pregnancy hormones and sun
fibers affected by tissue exposure can over-stimulate pigment producing cells,
distension, this creating dark brown splotchy areas on the face known as
refreshing gel can make Chloasma. This is a lightweight broad spectrum tinted facial
a noticeable difference sunblock that provides special protection against UVA rays,
in the size, color, and UVB rays and environmental pollutants. It can be worn
depth of stretch marks. alone or under makeup and is oil-free for all skin types.
When it comes to choosing skincare products when you’re expecting, Una Cassidy, the creator
and founder of Selph [www.myselph.com], tells us, “Overall, I would recommend that during
pregnancy that you keep your skincare routine simple, avoiding products with perfume, color
and other additives, as a lot of women experience sensitivity.” She also recommends avoiding
any products with Vitamin A, hydroquinine or glycolic acid. “Above all, I would suggest the use
of sunscreen every day to prevent melasma, also known as the ‘mask of pregnancy.’
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BABIES ON THE WAY Of all the very cool
celeb babies on
H the way into this
Celebrating celebrities include(cid:201) world, we have to
give a special
cheer for the fact
SHE’S EXPECTING WITH CHILD # DUE IN… that some of the
Jamie O’Neal (singer) Rodney Good 1 June most awesome
musical DNA is now
Rhea Durham Mark Wahlberg 1 July
being passed onto
Leslie Harter Zemeckis Robert Zemeckis 1 July
another generation!
(Back to the Future)
Former Beatle Paul
Marion Jones (sprinter) Tim Montgomery 1 July McCartney (60) and Heather Mills
Deborah Cox (singer) Lascelles Stephens 1 July McCartney (34) are expecting their
Ms Dynamite (singer) Dwayne Seaforth 1 July first child together late this year. It(cid:213)s
his fourth and her first. The two said
Jennifer Connelly Paul Bettany 1 August
in a statement, (cid:210)We are delighted
Nichole Nordeman (singer) Errol Ingram 1 August
with this happy news.(cid:211) What makes
Lucia Lin (violinist) Keith Lockhart 1 Summer the news even more amazing is that
(Boston Pops) Heather has had uterine cancer and
Countess Vaughn Joseph Jame 1 Summer two ectopic pregnancies. Showing
(The Parkers) sends congratulations to the
Liza Powell O'Brien Conan O'Brien 1 Summer ecstatic couple!
H
Crystal Chappell Michael Sabatino 2 September
star sighting
Melissa Stark Mike Lilley 1 September
(Monday Night Football)
All moms-to-be sometimes feel a
Tracie Rose Robinson Scott Hamilton 1 September
little camera-shy, even celebrity
Angelica Bridges Sheldon Souray 1 September
mom Brooke Shields! While picking
Molly Price (Third Watch) Derek Kelly 1 Fall
up a few items at Naissance on
Dayanara Torres Marc Anthony (singer) 2 Fall
Melrose (NOM) in Los Angeles, this
Reese Witherspoon Ryan Phillippe 2 Fall
Suddenly Susanbeauty was being
Heather Mills McCartney Paul McCartney 1 Fall
stalked by paparazzi who were
Kim Bordenave Colin Farrell 1 Fall
waiting outside. NOM owner
Jill Hennessy Paolo Mastropietro 1 October
Jennifer Noonan tells us that one of
(Crossing Jordan)
her quick-thinking staffers played
Shanna Moakler Travis Barker(Blink 182) 1 October
decoy by driving Brooke’s car
(The Wedding Singer)
around the block, while the real
Toby Poser John Adams 2 October
Brooke slipped out the back
Catherine Martin Baz Luhrmann 1 October
door with her sexy duds!
(Moulin Rougeproducer)
Brooke and her husband,
Carrie-Anne Moss (Matrix) Steven Roy 1 October
Chris Henchy, welcomed
Angie Harmon Jason Sehorn 1 October
(Law & Order) their daughter Rowan
Steffi Graf Andre Agassi 2 November Francis on May 15.
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What colors are (cid:210)in(cid:211) this season?
We went right to the experts (cid:209) the divas
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behind more than ten different maternity
companies (cid:209) to find out what they had to say.
Their answers were surprisingly similar.
It looks like everything(cid:213)s coming up roses this summer!
a
(cid:210)The perfect color this spring and summer is pink. (cid:210)The hottest color this
a
Pastel pink. Why? First of all, pink is really, really summer: PINK! PINK!
pretty. Second, it goes to black, neutral, white and more PINK!
and denim perfectly. Third, it looks good on all skin Which of course is
types. And finally, pink is in. Pink is retro. Pink is one of my favorites.
sixties. Pink is Pucci, Chanel and Ralph Lauren too. Pink is flattering on
Pink will perk up your wardrobe and make you any skin tone. It is
happy.(cid:211) (cid:209) Rebecca Matthias of Motherhood also a hot color often
Maternity, A Pea in the Pod and Mimi Maternity chosen to wear for
a baby showers and
(cid:210)This season, we are excited about bright weddings.(cid:211) (cid:209) Nicole
colors: Pink, kelly green, turquoise and coral Daulton of Nicole
are all great colors for summer. We show these Michelle Maternity
colors in tube tops, tee shirts, bathing suits,
and dresses. In addition, both red and white are great colors for
pants.(cid:211) (cid:209) Jennifer Strom Simonte, owner of Belly Dance Maternity
a
(cid:210)Everything that(cid:213)s (cid:210)My personal faves go in two
a
light and bright is in. directions: soft, easy pastels (cid:209) not the
Olian(cid:213)s Tie-back sickly kind, but the toned-down version
Multi-colored dress of really hot hues, stuff that looks good
is this summer(cid:213)s on paler skin or on, to use the (cid:212)80s
must-have, and it (cid:212)have you had your colors done?(cid:213)
embraces a whole parlance: summers and springs. The
lotta color. It is other is stronger, hotter colors,
perfect for the especially on top, near the face,
entire summer!(cid:211) (cid:209) because that(cid:213)s where you want to
Suzanne Mitchell of draw people(cid:213)s attention.(cid:211) (cid:209) Roxanne
Baby Mabel(cid:213)s Beckford Hoge of One Hot Mama >>
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