Forty Weeks Style
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010
I know you know the name “push present” does not sit well with me. And still, watching Jules work like a champ through this blistering hot summer while raising the three-year old terror (which he will not always be, but as of now- Jules and her husband Eddie are declining all dinner invitations that include young Matthew) and taking such super good care of me leaves me in awe. Jules remains sunny, focused and frankly as beautiful as can be. As such — I believe something sparkly is in order. I found just the thing – Dana Rebecca Anna Beth earrings in peridot (the birthstone of August, when baby boy Galpin is due to make his arrival), behold:
Anna Beth peridot earings by Dana Rebecca $1,485
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Sunday, July 4th, 2010
Heather Moore in Bethesda
Here’s what’s new and exciting in Bethesda’s Belly-land –Heather Moore has come to town.
The front case at Amethyst, Bethesda Avenue
We first met Heather when she called from Ohio to say “hello” and introduce herself. Well, we liked her moxy and we really loved her design sensibility. In fact, we are fans for life. Her collection continues to grow and evolve – and much like Heather – keeps us smiling. So now Heather has landed in Bethesda – what wonderful news!
Welcome to my hometown Heather! We wish you the best of luck at Amethyst!
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Monday, June 7th, 2010
Welcome to the Ten Commandments of Pregnancy Style! It is now June — wedding and shower season, time to think about dressing up!
This is the fifth of a ten part series in which I will share my tricks of the trade for building a better maternity wardrobe.
So far we’ve covered:
1. Choose Carefully
2. Infuse Trend Wisely
3. Flatter yourself
4. Layer in Color and Texture
And now:
5. Consider your Schedule
As you add on to your wardrobe, it is key that you look ahead to what your schedule holds for you and shop around it. If special occasion wear is called for – be sure to find pieces with range. This season’s Maxi-dress is a personal favorite as it dresses up and down with ease. The LBD (little black dress) does have a place here – just be sure to accessorize with care and conviction (make it count)! The goal is to wow the crowd and show off your bump with glowing pride. When I think of stunning Red Carpet looks (expectant or not), images of the ever-beautiful Heidi Klum comes to mind. I decided to spend this commandment shopping through her collection at Pea in the Pod:
Lavish by Heidi Klum Strapless Empire Seam Maxi-dress $175
Lavish by Heidi Klum Sleeveless Empire Seam Maxi-dress $128
Lavish by Heidi Klum Sleeveless Shiring Detail $48.99
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Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
One of the perks of working for Forty Weeks during your Forty Weeks is that we really know how to celebrate pregnancy. And how! This week Jules and I hit New York with just enough time to spare for Jules’ Babymoon. Here’s how we spent our day:
SHOPPING SPREE– we snuck into A New View for their exclusive sample sale – there Jules enjoyed a private shopping experience with some of the best in the business as her guide. Armanda had a great selection including Noppies, Duet, Ripe, NOM and Olian. Jules had her pick – and we had a blast dressing her up to take on the hot summer ahead. Not to mention, the deals were fantastic. (sample sale runs through June, call Armanda for details and use my name 212 643 9547).
Jules makes some choices (lots to look at!)
Jules' Sample Sale Victory!
SUITE LIFE – Jules and I took residence in the E –WOW suite at the W, Union Square! The room a spacious and welcoming – filled with Bliss Beauty products not to mention a plate of the most delicious pastries! We had a little snack before we headed back out and over to the west side.
The E-Wow suite at the W Hotel, Union Square
BEAUTY AT BLOW – big, beautiful blow outs and mains were next on our agenda. The ever-fantastic Liz Gumbinner was there getting her tresses tamed as well. We all enjoyed the pampering respite at Forty Weeks’ favorite destination, Blow.
MOCKTAILS– while Liz and I enjoyed a little vino, Jules sipped on a spritzer and enjoyed our window seat the The Otherroom on Perry Street.
CRAVINGS- Jules was in the mood for Italian. And since we were in the heart of the West Village there was no better place to dine then at I Sodi. Jules and I enjoyed a n order of the crustini of the day, a peppery arugula salad, the duck tageliatelle (Jules was in love with this rich, comforting dish) and (my favorite) Branzino with spinach. We finished the meal with a few bites of a cool vanilla pana cotta with berries.
Jules has a few months to go (she is due in late August) – with luck this is just the pregnant pause she needed to make it through!
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Monday, May 31st, 2010
Welcome to the Ten Commandments of Pregnancy Style! Today, I write poolside on Memorial Day. So first, a special thank you to all who have served and sacrifced for our Country. And, a big welcome to the summer of 2010.
This is the fourth of a ten part series in which I will share my tricks of the trade for building a better maternity wardrobe.
So far we’ve covered:
1. Choose Carefully
2. Infuse Trend Wisely
3. Flatter yourself
And Now:
4. Layer in Color and Texture
Hiding out in basic black is no way to celebrate your Forty Weeks of style.All of that great anticipation and excitement needs to show. Color and texture are not only an easy and affordable short cut to keeping your maternity look fun and true to your fashion form, they also bring out your most sunning features including that incredible pregnancy glow. In honor of Pickles & Ice Cream opening their beautiful new Charlotte Store – I took a little virtual spree to find the color and texture to help you welcome the season(and plan for your labor day) in style!
Maternal America Monet Print Sheared Drape Dress $120
Michael Stars Maternity Shine Sleeveless Dress in Deap Sea $76
Nuka Claire Maxi Dress in Grape $104
Tangelo Pleated Kaftan Top $59
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Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
The sun was out and shining today and until dinner time too! A new season is about here — the problem is that my skin is stuck in endless winter mode. I am thinking I may need some sort of mega intensive rejuvenating day (an undisclosed location comes to mind) – but the odds of that happening are slim to none.
So as a back-up plan I am going to make a little list of my “spring into the new season” beauty essentials. And even if you are going self-serve – do it with style! I suggest a great sound-track (maybe some new Avett Brothers or early R.E.M) something wonderfult to drink (a little water with some bubbles or fruit) and a thick, thirsty robe should do the trick. Ready to get ready? Let’s begin - Part One: Masks and Moisturizers:
I discovered Kiehl’s Antioxidant Skin Preserver when we were skiing and Bob got a little too much sun. He was dry and flaking like crazy.And, I was in search of a cure! At the bottom of Main Street. in Park City was the most precious boutique whose owner suggested he try this balm. Of course, he did but then I was sold! I have been devoted to this as a cool weather pick-me-up for several years now. It is jelly like in consistency and makes for an ideal overnight treatment. The antioxidants work hard to bring dull skin to life.
Kiehl's Antioxidant skin Preserver $60
Bliss products and I have a funny relationship. I am not a big fan of new direction of the line – yet there a few products that remain on my “go to” list – the Steep Clean Mask is one of them. It is a perfectly balanced balancing mask – it offers both incredibly radiant and clean skin and also a 15 minute break from the world that feels transformative to me each time. Perhaps it is the ritual of the two formulas blending together by hand before landing on my face or the smell that forever reminds me of quiet Sunday nights in New York — something about it clears more than just my skin.
Bliss Steep Clean Pore Purifying Mask $54
- Fresh Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask $85.00
I have fallen deeply in love with the next product. Fresh is my go-to for things that are rich and ripe with the most perfect ingredients – they promise a deliver a multi-sensory super luxe experience (and they never let me down). Black Tea Perfecting Mask is just that — rich and soft – this mask is best described as whipped cashmere (is there such a thing?) for your face. And all the while the super-fine ingredients are delivering unparalleled moisture and glow – your nose is doing a little happy dance. Yes – I am a fan addict. You will be too!
OK so now off to pretty myself up and Spring ahead (like the clocks). Also note that lots of money was spent on these products – nothing was sent for free nor did anyone ask that I review anything (maybe not even you!!!!!).
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Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
What do KIRO TV personality and all around adorable pregnant woman Jenni Hogan and Forty Weeks go-to-gal (ok, she is in charge) and always super lovely Jules Galpin have in common?
Well for one they both speak with very cool accents (alternatively, they both think I speak with a very cool, Philly girl goes to DC and looses her accent after multiple classes in voice and diction) accent.
Next, they are fashion forward, cute as a button and have great hair especially pregnant.
Also, they are smart enough to hang out with me – which means they get the inside line on what’s new and noteworthy in pregnancy fashion
Both are craving all sorts of silly foods (Jules is quite addicted to the pasta salad from the Chevy Chase Market for example).
What’s more – both are radiant and glowing (Jules is using Basq to get her glow on Jenni got a big box in the mail from Belli)
And I believe both are having girls – Jenni’s girlie bundle of joy is confirmed, Jules’ TBA baby-girl is just my expert opinion
And what else? Well, they are both are ordering the newest piece from the NOM colection at BellyDance Maternity — really this one is the perfect spring dress – I am an instant fan!
NOM Bree Beaded Dress
I will post pictures of both Jenni and Jules in this piece soon – stay tuned!
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Sunday, March 7th, 2010
The feedback from Friday’s event has been incredibly positive. I am thrilled that we’ve ignited the interest and opened the hearts of so many to R Baby Foundation. It was a most remarkable day. And I must add, one for the fashion records — everyone looked so beautiful! So I’d thought I’d share a little inside line on our looks and in specific, how to steal mine.
Hair: Blow, 14th Street – but of course (the official pre-event salon of Forty Weeks!). Kyle did a fantastic job of giving me just the right coif!
Brows: Red Door (really, really) — Bethesda based Nahid has been the keeper of my brows for as long as I can recall – and she earned that title yet again.
Make-up: Buffy and co produced flawless and individual looks for each of us. And, she did this as a gift to the Foundation. I could not take my eyes of off the stunning panelists. Here are a few of us, pre-program:
Beth Feldman, Lauren Parisier, Brenda Berg, Phyllis Rabinowitz, Nicole Feliciano and me!
My dress: Alice and Trixie – which I found locally (Luna, Bethesda) when I was helping IRLer Jamie Bernstein look for a dress – she ended up helping me!
Alice and Trixie Austin Dress
My Shawl: DVF’s new linen scarf has been as early go-to favorite and once again made the look! This was part of my February spree and really has already earned it’s keep!
DVF Linen Gauze Scarf in African Sugar
My necklace – I stumbled upon this piece at another local (Bethesda) haunt South Moon Under — I was on a mission for chunky (after IRL Alice and I failed on Valentine’s day to find something in Georgetown) and found this:
Leslie Danzis three loop with staggered tassel mesh necklace
Of course there was Spanx and boots (from another local -Bethesda’s own Zelaya) in the picture too. Frankly, I am ready for that season to end, but I digress!
Not bad for a girl who had no clue what she was wearing the week before the event! Thank you all for the incredible feedback. What a day – for fashion and for the Foundation…
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Monday, February 15th, 2010
It has been a cold, snowy and confining winter. February is here and the season shows now signs of shifting. However, I am determined that my closet will start to bloom. Not to mention it is getting dangerously close to my birthday and I need a little pick-me-up. And so like an optimistic little crocus I made my way through the dirty snow and melting ice in search of some spring.
Armed with my birthday discounts and my friend Alice as a very honest shopping companion (someone needs to speak the truth) I bought myself some sunshine. It looks something like this:
DVF Aggie Dress
grey feathery tank
rushing ruffles dress
catch and release scarf
DVF Linen Gauze Scarf in Palm Sunset
Thank you DVF, NY and Anthropologie, DC for the fashion love.
What do you think?
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
Last week I let you in behind the velvet ropes of my latest bit of fun with the beautiful bump-goddess that is Jenni Hogan. I shared with you how we reached out to our friends (Song, Shannon and Jen that’s you) in maternity fashion land to help Jenni Hogan to find three frocks for consideration for her #GO RED Friday fun.
Jenni Hogan
All of my super wonderful friends offered up the best bump-fashion around and then went above and beyond – they all agrees to donate back to American Heart Association for anyone who used the code AHA. Talk about heart!
Here are the contenders – prepare to drool over these maternity dresses! And, the voting is still going on – join us pick, click and help us raise money for the American Heart Association…
Wrap Dress by Due Maternity
Pickles & Ice Cream Berry Red Turtleneck Dress
Olian Cranberry Wrap Dress for Belly Dance
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