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Nine months up, nine months down. While mothers dream of leaving the hospital without a muffin top or postpartum bulge, that isn't reality. Most women dread the thought of putting their maternity clothes back on after their lil one arrives and don't want to spend money building a "tweener" wardrobe for a figure they hope to lose. Check out our 10 tips for dressing a post-baby bod. Read more
Expectant mamas looking to extend their stay in pre-pregnancy clothes have a slew of tricks up their sleeves for avoiding the dreaded maternity panels. From rubber bands around their pants' buttons to Bella Bands to hold unbuttoned pants up, every mum has her own system in mind. The Instant Button Jeans Extender ($15 for two) is a new tool to add to the arsenal. The removable button can Read more
Forget traditional Hawaiian-printed muumuus and silly parrot-themed button-up blouses: these tropical print wares are not only covetable — they'll also instantly inject your closet with a Summer-ready feel. While it's no secret we love a great floral pattern, we're currently crushing on a bolder, brighter tropical iteration of the trend. And the best part? You can incorporate the Read more
Sequins: we all wear them, we all love them — yet somehow, we still tend to fear them. While it seems perfectly appropriate to sport a sequined dress or miniskirt for a night out with the girls, most of us clench up at the thought of wearing our sparkly pieces to the office or out during broad daylight. One thing is for sure, though: sequins aren't going anywhere. They took over the Spring Read more
Are you finding yourself unbuttoning the top button of your pants around your boyfriend and the reason is not that you're about to get busy? Truth is, relationships can lead to weight gain. If your man likes to eat, drink, cook, or lounge about, spending time with him can affect your eating and exercise habits. Here are six health pitfalls you might experience in your relationship. He brings Read more
Last night, we were lucky enough to attend a preview screening of The Hunger Games. Being the design enthusiasts that we are, we were of course eager to check out the film's set design. The luxurious, technically advanced quarters that served as Katniss Everdeen's and Peeta Mellark's twelfth floor penthouse were especially interesting to us. If you've read the book, you might remember these Read more
One moment of overextending yourself can lead to years of physical therapy and doctors visits to help keep your sports-related back pain at bay. Trainers and physical therapists constantly remind us to keep the abs engaged when completing any exercise, but to really strengthen your entire trunk, you must work it beyond the gym. Since most of us sit at a desk most hours of our waking day, our Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! In the past, LearnVest spoke to parents who chose not to use diapers with their children and dove into the stay-at-home parent debate. This time, one mother shares why she has decided to homeschool her children. In 2002, we had our third child, 10 years after our second was born. Our eldest two boys were in a private school, Read more
Your 2012 mantra may be "out with the old, in with the new," but we think there's something to be said for recycled treasures. Case in point: today's one-minute makeover pulls from what you already have in the back of your closet and breathes new life into a tried-and-true wardrobe piece. We're feeling the (faux) fur vibe, so if you've got it, flaunt it: style yourself with a flash of fur. Read more
Curb unwanted "I have nothing to wear" anxiety before it flares up. By employing your sartorial prowess and unearthing tucked-away wardrobe treasures, you can update and transform any outfit in 60 seconds flat. We've tapped into the chicest of resources — our stylish community and fashionable Fab editors — for simple styling tricks to instantly breathe new life into the back of your closet. Read more
