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Baby Bump: Bargain Maternity Clothes

babysugar — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:00:44 -0700

Not interested in spending a wad of money on maternity clothes that will only fit you for a few months?

Smarty pants are turning to Belly Bundles to pick out a few bumpalicious items to carry them through those "bigger" months. The on–line consignment boutique offers dresses, jeans, tops and swimsuits that are in good condition.

If you don't have a friend who can get some wear and tear out of your stretchy jeans and you just can't stomach to look at them again, try to make a buck with Belly Bundles by shipping them your goodies. When they sell, you'll get 50 percent of the sale price!

Fab Site: ChristabellesCloset.com

FabSugar — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 06:00:22 -0700

Are your designer duds not finding a comfy home on eBay? If not, Christabelle's Closet may be the humble abode for you, or better yet, your clothes. This full service luxury consignment e-boutique is the best way to get rid of high-end items without having to carry them in bags to a consignment store. Don't feel bad if you've got nothing to sell because you can always buy! Choose from bags, shoes, dresses, outerwear and more. You'll even find baby items for your little one and menswear for your hubby or boyfriend. But remember, all sales are final so shop carefully!

Website lil Loves: InStyleBelly

LilSugar — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:00:51 -0700

You've spent years building a wardrobe that reflects your sense of style and complements your figure so when you find yourself pregnant, you want to maintain your prebump fashion status. What you don't want is to spend your hard-earned cash on clothes that will only fit you for a few months.

That's where InStyleBelly comes in. The online consignment shop features stylish designer maternity clothes at discount prices. Take a Diane von Furstenberg maternity wrap dress. A full-priced version of the dress is listed for $350 at A Pea in the Pod, while InStyleBelly has a gently used one for $90. For women looking for dresses for upcoming weddings, the site offers a decent selection of special-occasion pieces at prices that can't be beat for an item you will only wear once. And for those of you who invested in a few designer maternity duds throughout your nine-month journey, be sure to check out its consignor policies for selling your pieces - nothing like a little cash in your pocket during these crazy times.

Stretch Your Money When Buying a Maternity Wardrobe

LilSugar — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:00:34 -0700

Though expectant mamas don’t appear to have cut their clothing allowances in light of the economy, mums-to-be looking to stock up on less-expensive maternity wear will have a new shopping destination later this year.

Destination Maternity, the company behind A Pea in the Pod and Motherhood Maternity, plans to open Two Hearts Maternity in more than 500 Sears and 100 Kmart locations beginning in October. According to the company, the stores will feature fashionable “career and casual sportswear as well as dresses, lingerie, swimwear, and nursing sleepwear” with most items being offered for under $30. The line will also include plus sizes and outerwear.

In addition to bargain maternity lines like Two Hearts Maternity, Old Navy, and Liz Lange for Target, expectant moms can watch their wallets by:

Borrowing clothes from friends
Visiting brick and mortar or online consignment shops
Using lil's seven tricks to stretch your regular wardrobe.

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Lead Testing Law: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding?

LilSugar — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:00:23 -0800

H.R. 4040, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), was passed by Congress last year and requires retailers to test merchandise for lead. This pertains to any item for children 12 and under including toys, clothes and jewelry. It goes into effect on February 10, 2009 and while many parents champion the measure to keep kids safe, opponents are upset that it may put second hand, consignment and independent handmade retailers (which are popular in the current economy) out of business as testing products can be pricey. What's your opinion?

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