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Bringing Sexy Back: Eberjey Intimates

babysugar — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 -0700

If seducing hubby is your mission between the sheets, look no further than nighties by Eberjey intimates. Delicate and sexy enough to raise eyebrows, the pajamas are deceivingly comfortable.

The babydoll-style suits and flatters newly pregnant or postpartum mamas while panted versions can keep chilly mommies warm through the night. Buyers beware . . . wearing one of these may result in frisky behavior and future babies!

Lil's Favorite Five: What Mamas Wore After Giving Birth

LilSugar — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:00:00 -0800

Mamas-to-be can have a bit of a conundrum over things to pack for their trip to the hospital. One pregnant lilsugar reader posed the question of what to wear after her baby's born and our community of moms had no shortage of advice from sticking to the hospital gown to tanks and granny panties. I've rounded up my favorite five tips and garments in this slideshow! Check out the options!

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Mommy Dearest: What to Wear After Giving Birth?

LilSugar — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:00:00 -0800

Mommy Dearest,

I am due in a few months and have started thinking about what to take with me to the hospital. I have found lots of options when it comes to PJs and nightgowns and would love to hear your opinion of whether or not it is a good idea to buy some. If so, what type of garment (nightgown, tops and pants, nursing, button down, etc.) should I purchase?

- Planning My Hospital Attire

To see the response from Mommy Dearest, read more.

Planning My Hospital Attire,

The button-up nightgown and uber soft socks I wore when my daughter was born, ended up stained and in the trash. So I stuck to the hospital issued gown when I had my son and brought a robe to wrap up in when visitors came. I think your best bet is an inexpensive robe or nursing gown that allows your baby easy access and you mobility when the nurses come in to swap out pads and ice. Let's see what other lilsugar mommies recommend. And, good luck with your labor!

- Mommy Dearest

Submit a question for this feature at the Mommy Dearest Group on TeamSugar.

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Short Sleeve V-Neck Nursing Nightgown - $48.00	Short Sleeve Deep V-Neck Nursing Nightgown - $58.00
Long Sleeve V-Neck Nursing Nightgown And Robe - $29.98	3/4 Sleeve V-Neck Nursing Nightgown And Robe - $29.98
Sleeveless V-Neck Nursing Nightgown - $24.98

A Few of Lil's Favorite Things: February

LilSugar — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:00:44 -0800

There are more clever ways to tell wee ones we love them than with conversation hearts! If you're in need of some Valentine's retail therapy, but don't want to resort to kid-friendly cards and chocolates, consider one of these fun items to show your affection!

Hanging Hearts Mobile - Lull your lil one to sleep with soft songs and this delicate heart mobile ($35).
Valentine's Day Letter Set - Wool envelopes, cards and postage ($25) are just what a child in puppy love needs.
Heart Nightgown - Visions of candy hearts will dance in your darling's head as she sleeps in this pink and red gown ($11).
Schoenhut 6-String Acoustic Guitar - Let your son, the budding musician, serenade his sweetheart with this shiny red instrument ($40).
Cunill Silver Ringed Heart Rattle - Treat the bundle of joy who stole your heart to a fancy lil rattle ($140).

Interview With Liz Lange: Best Maternity Wardrobe Splurge!

LilSugar — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 07:00:03 -0800

Liz Lange creates designer duds and affordable frocks for the masses. Whether you are pinching pennies or doling out dollars, any expectant mama can afford a piece of the fashion mogul's signature clothing. While chatting about the relaunch of her high end line, Liz dished on wardrobe staples as well as items worth a splurge!

lilsugar: What one item should a woman splurge on during her pregnancy?

Liz Lange: I love a great little dress, like a fun dress. I find to me that is like practically wearing a nightgown it is so comfortable, and yet you look so pulled together and so great and so sexy and so chic. There’s a dress on our line called the Tina dress in a palm-leaf coral print and I just think it is so universally flattering, so cute and so happy. I think there are really two ways to spend this Spring. Either you are going to spend on something so practical that it is just an investment piece that you are just going to turn to again and again and it is so versatile that you know you can just wear it to death. Or I think also it is something that is irresistible and that is going to make you feel so happy and so cute every time you put it on, even if it's not one of those things that you can wear every day of the week and I would put the Tina dress in that [category].

The Cathy Off-the-Shoulder Top you could wear with your white jeans or your dark jeans, you could wear it over your bathing suit this Summer. Depending on how tall you are, you could probably wear it as a little mini dress with a pair or slides or flip flops. I’m having that piece made for me. I love it. I just think you want there to be some pieces that are just special to you and make you happy. Don’t just treat your pregnancy wardrobe strictly like a commodity-driven thing. Have a little fun with it – even in this horrible economy. This is still such an exciting time for you and you should indulge yourself a little bit.

I do believe in mixing and matching and that is why I do the line with Target – because I am a huge believer. The other way to make your maternity wardrobe look super expensive is if you haven’t outgrown any of your accessories. I love costume, I collect costume jewelry, the chunkier the better. Load it up with bling – and it doesn’t have to be real. Just add some fun, and that’s stuff you already own. The same goes for your shoes, and scarves and your cardigans that maybe you can’t button any more that are fun pop colors and you can throw on unbuttoned and tie around your neck just to change things up.

lilsugar: Your line at Target revolutionized maternity-wear beyond the mumu and empire tops. Do you plan to make any changes to that line now?

Liz Lange: That line we’ve always tried to keep connected to our high-end line. I just love that line for Target. Beyond its price point, that I find to be genius, that line is a little bit more casual. We’ve always done a lot of denim on that line. [It] has been in place for six year and it works as it is. The only change is that as seasons change and inspirations change, I’m only one person so I’m always kind of inspired by similar things for both lines.

Check out Liz Lange's tips for maintaining work-life balance, and the joys of motherhood in tomorrow's post. You can see the entire interview by clicking here.

Whose Style Suits You Better?

LilSugar — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:00:00 -0700

Natural beauty Angelina Jolie is stunning on People's latest cover. The actress poses with partner Brad Pitt and their twins, Knox and Vivienne, looking every bit like a postpartum mom. Gorgeous features and model figure aside, the mom of six went sans-makeup with bedhead hair in a white nightgown. Who needs props when you have older siblings Maddox, Pax, Zahara, and Shiloh doting on the family's newest darling additions?

On the opposite end of the spectrum, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony had a posh photo shoot where the new parents looked perfectly styled, coiffed, and thrilled to be pushing their twins in pricey matching Silver Cross prams. Known for her humanitarian work around the world, it doesn't surprise me that Angelina Jolie would settle for a no-frills setting in her home. Jenny From the Block has a stylish image to uphold, so seeing her draped in couture with diamond earrings suits her just fine.

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Packing Hubby's Bag For the Hospital

LilSugar — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:11:11 -0700

Hospitals hand out pamphlets of what mamas-to-be should bring - a nightgown, toothbrush and birthing ball for labor, but what about our better halves?

Are the men who spend their stays on the too-small converter couches destined to bad breath and twice worn socks?

While packing your own items, remind your partner to stuff a few necessities into a duffel bag since hospital stays can last three days (and sometimes longer). And, most likely guests will be coming to greet your babe.

To see some suggestions, read more.

camera or camcorder
toothbrush and toiletries
cash (for vending machines and for parking garage)
a change of clothes
an extra pillow or blanket
books and magazines
snacks
list of phone numbers to call to announce baby has arrived

Do you have anything to add to the list?

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Eberjey 'Cote d'Azur' Chemise - $65.00	Eberjey blush jersey 'Emma' lace trim lounge chemise - $42.00
Eberjey cream floral jersey 'Chantel' chemise - $39.00	Eberjey black floral jersey 'Mignone' chemise - $39.00
Eberjey light purple floral voile 'Amelie' drawstring robe - $61.00	Eberjey blue nile jersey 'Slumber Party' chemise - $37.00
Eberjey Peaceful Warrior Pink Longsleeve Tee and Pant - $128.00	Eberjey Lady Godiva chemise - $47.00
Eberjey Heart to Heart Red Chemise & Thong - $108.00	Eberjey Lotus Lane Coral Chemise - $78.00
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