Gorgeous maternity top - as seen on the cover of Pregnancy & Birth Mag

The gorgeous Caught You maternity top was recently featured on the cover of Pregnancy & Birth Magazine.

Available in white as pictured on the cover, or a lovely shade of blue as pictured below.

With button detail down the front and a removable and adjustable waist tie to give definition, it is the details that make this top special.

Made from silky soft, breathable modal, the Caught You top will keep you cool while looking hot!

The Caught You top is pictured with the Mishka n Milka Maternity pantaloons (below). These super stylish pants are available in black and will complete your outfit beautifully.

Linen Maternity Pants - A must for summer!

Cool, comfortable, stylish linen pants are a must for your summer wardrobe. Pictured right are the Ariel Silver Linen Maternity Pants by MBC Maternity. These silky soft pants feature a subtle silver sparkle making them the perfect smart casual choice.

The Ariel Linen Maternity Pants are also available in a cool mint colour. They look beautiful dressed up with the Lola Maternity Top or worn casually with a maternity singlet.

The Amelia Crop Maternity Linen Pants are available in black or mocha and can be dressed up or dressed down depending on the occasion. The crop length is a very versatile style over summer.

The Ripe Linen Maternity Shorts fall just above the knee and are available in stone (XL only) or jungle (XS only). These shorts are more casual - great weekend wear.

In focus - MBC Maternity Tops

The MBC Maternity collection is characterised by beautiful fabrics, excellent styling and superb fit. These pieces are a must have for your maternity wardrobe.

The supremely stylish Amber Maternity shirt is pictured right. This scoop neck, cap sleeve top is made from cool touch foil print jersey.

The general consensus: So simple but so stylish.

"I'll take one in each colour" one of our customers said as soon as we put the Mimi Maternity Top (right) in store at Glow Mama. This beautiful sleeveless top is fully lined and features a flattering print which draws the eye upwards.

The general consensus: Very special, unique and flattering top.


The Farrah maternity shirt (right) is made from 100% silk and is available in coral and indigo. A lovely, elegant top that will add some class to your maternity outfit. Dress it up for a wedding or party. Wear with black maternity pants and an unbuttoned jacket for work. Dress it down with maternity denim or maternity shorts on the weekend.


The general consensus: A versatile top that will make you feel special every time you put it on.


Also by MBC is the Isabella Maternity top (almost sold out!), the silk Silvia Maternity Top (with excellent arm coverage), and the sheer silk Lola Maternity top (just gorgeous - perfect for a baby shower...)

More Mishka n Milka Maternity

We just love the Mishka n Milka Maternity range - and so do you it seems! Featured right at the Paper Bag Maternity Shorts. These shorts are mid thigh length and made from 100% cotton drill.

They are so fashionable and look great with a fitted top such as the Bamboo Body Essential Maternity Singlet or the Ripe Pintuck Maternity top. Or, glam it up with a floaty top such as the Crochet Maternity Singlet by Soon Melbourne.

Available in lemon, as pictured, chocolate and black.

If you are more of a skirt girl you can't go past the funky Button On Maternity Skirt by Mishka n Milka. Made from 100% cotton drill, this skirt features a side zip, removable belt, pocket details and belt loops. The excellent styling of this skirt means you can wear it pregnant or not!

New HOT Maternity Swimwear arrvials

GlowMama has some gorgeous new maternity swimwear instore.

Featured left is the Gidget Maternity Tankini in Pink Punch and right is the Gidget Blue Lagoon maternity tankini.

These tankinis have a flattering halterneck style and side ruching allowing you to adjust as you grow.

Check out the full range of maternity swimwear available at GlowMama.

Adorable Baby Outfits by Noo

These baby outfits by Noo are soooo adorable! Available in four cute designs including, Moo Cow (left), Lady Bug, Leopard and Bee (right), these outfits are a lovely gift. Made from 100% soft cotton, each set includes a matching hat, top, pants and booties. The Noo sets can be mixed and matched with other clothes for varied looks.

Hot Milk Maternity Bras and Underwear

Your body is undergoing some pretty amazing changes right now. There is nothing more important than to have a well fitting maternity bra and comfortable maternity pants. Contrary to popular belief, your maternity bra does not have to be ugly and you can have matching underwear sets when you are pregnant!

Introducing the fabulously feminine Hot Milk Maternity Underwear range. The Hot Milk bras are designed specifically for pregnant bodies. They are comfortable, well designed and supportive. Pictured right is the Baby Doll Delicious maternity bra and maternity underpant set. The Baby Doll Delicious bra is a breastfeeding bra that is also suitable for pregnancy.

The Sinfully Sweet Seductress maternity and nursing bra (left) features delicate black lace and elaborate floral embroidery enhanced with a midnight teal lining. The centrepiece is formed by two teal and black rose bows, joined with a satin charm. The matching maternity bikini briefs have rouched gathering at the back to enhance and sculpt your shape

The Hot Milk lingerie has

*No restrictive underwire

*No-fuss one handed maternity clips

*Great coverage and support

See the full range of Hot Milk maternity Bras and Hot Milk Nursing Bras on the GlowMama site.

Maternity Swimwear

One of the best feelings when pregnant is to immerse yourself in water. The feeling of weightlessness can be a relief, the cool water is soothing and it is the perfect place to exercise and keep fit.

Now that summer is on the way you may feel the need to get a new swimsuit for the beach or the pool. GlowMama have a fantastic range of maternity swimwear including one piece maternity swimmers, maternity tankinis and chlorine resistant swimwear.

The Seafolly Easy Fit Halter (right) is simple, flattering and perfect for the beach or pool. Pair with the Seafolly Easy Fit pants.

GlowMama have a number of Seafolly maternity swim costumes on sale. Check out the Miami Splice maternity tankini or the Seafolly Kubu ruched maternity singlet and the ruched maternity pants.

The Desert Rose maternity tankini (right) by Ilant, is supportive and will fit from 0-9 months. Glam!

If you like patterned swimmers try the Ilant Geometric Maternity swimsuit in red.

If you prefer a more sporty style of maternity swimwear try the Muscle Back Maternity Tankini. This swimsuit is chlorine resistant so perfect if you want to do laps.

The Keyhole Maternity Tankini (right) by Ilant is adjustable allowing you to control the support depending on your bust size.

The black Frill Maternity Tankini is another option by Ilant. The frill detail makes this simple maternity swimming costume a little more special.

Celebrity Pregnancy Style - Nicole Richie

Pregnant Nicole Richie looks more beautiful than ever. She has lovely new curves and a healthy glow. Nicole certainly knows how to dress her bump in style. Here are a few of our favourites....

Pictured right Nicole is wearing a pale pink slip dress. The dress is so simple and drapes elegantly over her belly. She makes her outfit look stylish by accessorising with her signature oversized sunglasses and a black leather tote.

The key to making the most of your maternity wardrobe is to invest in simple classic pieces that can be transformed by the accessories you add. The Madeline Wrap Maternity Dress (pictured left) is in a similar shade to Nicole's dress.

Add sunglasses, handbag and thongs for stylish but casual day time chic. Add a necklace or scarf, closed toe heels and a smart jacked and you have a fabulous work outfit. Add strappy heels, sparkling earrings for a glam night out.

The Madeline maternity dress is made from soft cotton jersey - it is stretchy and comfortable. The wrap style means you will be able to wear from 0-9 months and afterwards.

Pictured right, Nicole wears a maxi dress with style. A strapless design, this dress is fitted at the bust and then falls and floats from the empire line. This dress not only looks great it would be extremely comfortable. The bright coloured pattern completes the look.

At GlowMama, the Belladonna maternity dress has defintely been a favourite with our instore customers. As soon as we get new stock in it flies off the racks. The Belladonna dress is a more dressy and more subtle version of Nicole's look. With inbuilt bust support you will feel supported even without a bra. The Belladonna dress is a sophisticated option for weddings and evening events.

We are sure to be featuring Nicole again in the GlowMama blogspot.

Nursing and breastfeeding tops

A fashionable and functional breast feeding top allows you to feed your baby easily and discreetly when you are out and about.


GlowMama have some great breastfeeding tops in a number of different styles.

The weather has started to warm up and as a result our best selling feeding top this week is the Boob original breasfeeding singlet. The clever patented design has no clips or velcro and allows you to feed discreetly.

The Boob breastfeeding singlet is available in a number of colours:
Berry breasfeeding singlet
Yellow breastfeeding singlet
Black breastfeeding singlet
White breastfeeding singlet


For those of you who want a little more arm coverage the Boob original breastfeeding tee is an absolute essential for new mums. Available in a selection of colours (follow the links):
Black breastfeeding top

Earth breastfeeding top

Pink breastfeeding top

White breastfeeding top

Boob have a number of styles apart from their classic tees and singlets including the Stina nursing cami in pink (above right) and the Stina nursing cami in black.

For a different take on breastfeeding camis, Glamourmom Maternity Nursing Tank (pictured right) has a full support sports-style maternity bra integrated into the maternity tank top.

Made of environmentally friendly Green Cotton from Denmark, the Nursing Maternity Bra Tank is available in 4 popular colours:


Black nursing top
White nursing top
White nursing top with lace
Pale blue nursing top
White nursing top
Ruby red nursing top
Black nursing top with lace

Glamourmom also have an extra long length breastfeeding tank available in black or midnight blue.

Summer Maternity Dresses

GlowMama have a fabulous selection of maternity dresses that are bang on this season's trends.

The Coco Maternity Dress (right) is a subtle take on the patchwork trend in fresh feminine colours. Made from a silk / cotton blend, the Coco dress has a great fit and looks fantastic at any stage of pregnancy.

The Coco Dress can be worn with stappy heels or flats and will have you looking gorgeous at any spring or summer time event.

If you like the duck egg colour of the Coco dress you might also like the effortless cool of the Hannah Maternity Sundress in mist, or the comfortable style of the Bamboo Body Perfect Maternity Dress in sky blue.

Retro is definitely the style of the moment. You can get right in to the trend with Wayfarer-style sunglasses and fluro coloured slogan tees, or you can keep it subtle with something like the elegant Retro Maternity Dress.

If you like a bit of colour go for the gorgeous red style retro maternity dress (pictured) - or for something a little more neutral try it in champagne.

The Retro dress looks great with black patent heels, wedges or wear it with flats for a more casual look.

The Retro dress is a classic choice for the office, great for dinner and drinks, or dress it up with accessories for an elegant wedding look.

If you like the red colouring in the Retro Dress see also the Dhalia Maternity Dress or the Cerise Maternity Dress - it has a beautiful black and white pattern with red highlights.

The LWD (little white dress) is a must have this season.

The Allegra Maternity Dress (right) is 100% cotton and will keep you cool and stylish through the warmer months.

Go girly with pretty accessories and a flower in your hair, go beach glam with bare feet and a tan, or give this lwd an urban edge with leather sandals, tote and over sized sunglasses.

Gorgeous new summer maternity tops

Gorgeous new designs are arriving weekly at GlowMama. Here are some of our favourite new tops in store this week..

The Nikki maternity top is a classic top that will be worn over and again during your pregnancy.

Available in fresh summer shades of watermelon, white or green (pictured) the Nikki maternity top is the ultimate in versatility.

Pair it with the cream coloured Soon Day Maternity Pants, the stylish Amelia linen crop maternity pants in mocha or black, or for a summer corporate look wear with the Charlene maternity skirt.

Another super versatile arrival this week is the Two Tone Twist maternity top. Classic but different, the Two Tone Twist top (pictured left) is soft and comfortable and comes in the neutral shade of cinnamon and black.

The Two Tone Twist top can be worn with long black pants such as the Bamboo Body Essential maternity pants, or the Soon Dress maternity pants for an elegant evening outfit. For a day time look pair back with the short Kali maternity shorts or the velcro maternity capri pants.

A popular top that almost sold out the first day in GlowMama is the Fantasia Ring maternity Top. The Fantasia top (left) is a popular choice for the office because of the elegant sleeve length, the flattering neckline and the gorgeous print looks great with black pants or a black skirt.

Try pairing the Fantasia top with the velcro maternity pants or the Szabo flare maternity skirt in black.

Celebrity pregnancy style - Jenna Elfman

Jenna Elfman (left) shows how the little black dress can be worn as a chic daytime outfit. Jenna accessorises her black jersey maternity dress with hoop earrings, a black headband, black thongs and of course a great pair of sunglasses. Cool, comfortable and very, very stylish.

Get Jenna’s look with the 6 way dress available at GlowMama (pictured right). As the name suggests, this versatile dress can be worn 6 different ways. Wear it as a halter neck one day and as a strapless dress the next. Dress it up with heels and jewellery for evening, or take inspiration from Jenna and wear with sandals or thongs during the day.

Boob Design - Maternity and Breastfeeding

One of our favourite designers is Swedish brand Boob. Boob offer a range of breast feeding clothes and maternity wear that is stylish as well as functional. The Boob designs are an excellent fit and you can be assured of high quality fabrics and workmanship. Their bright spring range is selling out fast in our Clayfield boutique.

The very flattering maternity wrap skirt (right) can be worn pregnant or not. Team with the Britta V Neck Top while pregnant and then wear with the Original Breastfeeding Singlet (pictured left) once bub comes along.

Boob's range of nursing singlets and shirts are a must have if you plan on breastfeeding. They are so simple and discreet to use - no fumbling with clips or buttons! GlowMama have a variety of colours and styles of Boob nursing tops and tees available.

Here are just a few:

* The Astrid V Neck nursing tee

* The Boob original breast feeding tshirt

* The Stina breast feeding cami

* The stylish Elin breast feeding top

Boob also have some gorgeous dresses available this summer. The Hannah Sun Maternity Dress (pictured right) is just the thing to keep you looking good and feeling great as the weather warms up. The Hannah Sun Dress can be worn at all stages of pregnancy and is available in red, a light grey colour called mist and a rich dark brown colour called Earth.

An indispensible addition to your maternity wardrobe is the fabulous Boob Karolina maternity shorts. These shorts have a tailored design and are an underbump style. Available in khaki or black.

The cleverly designed Boob collection proves that there is no need to sacrifice fashion for function!

Happy Feet

Good, comfortable, supportive shoes are an important investment when you're pregnant. Luckily ballet flats are a wardrobe staple this season. There are so many stylish designs around. Check out these gorgeous ballerinas by French Sole

A few tips for buying shoes when you are pregnant:
· Go in the afternoon when your feet are going to be their largest. You need to be sure your shoes will still be comfortable at the end of the day

· Go shopping when you can spend some time trying on and walking around in your new shoe candidates

· Have a plan - think about the maternity clothes you have and what colours and styles would complete your outfit

· Comfort and style need not be mutually exclusive!
· If you want to lengthen your legs get shoes in the same colour as your pants. Pointy toes can help elongate your legs too

Here are some more fab shoes available at Edward Meller

Pregnancy and newborn photography

We have to tell you about Brisbane based photographer Nikki Paice from Peas & Carrots. Nikki specialises in baby and maternity portrait photography. If you have visited the GlowMama store in Clayfield you would have seen the gorgeous baby photos on the wall behind our counter. These pictures were taken by Nikki.

I was talking to one of our customers the other day who recently had Nikki take some pictures of her newborn. She said the photos are so beautiful she gets teary every time she looks at them.

Nikki has that special blend of professionalism and warmth that makes you feel totally relaxed and natural during the photoshoot. Nikki captures those intimate little moments - a cheeky grin, a loving look between mum and bub, proud dad with his family.

Visit the Peas & Carrots website to view Nikki's portfolio of pictures.