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mama me-time | food for the soul

                                 pregnancy underwear and                 Kelly Lundberg, Dubai’s most sought after
                                 belts. They are not meant to          personal shopper and stylist gives us her top
                                 be flattering to the eye but
                                 they do work. Look for belly                         tips on how to be a
                                 wraps or postpartum body
                                 shaping girdles to help tone         YUMMY MUMMY.
                                 and strengthen the stomach.
                                 ShrinkxHip Belt from Baby&Me         • Separate the clothes in your wardrobe and put away all the things
                                 is a good investment and can          that don’t fit. This will help you to stay positive and focus on what
                                 be worn comfortably under of           you can wear, not what you can’t. If you are pregnant, don’t limit
                                 over clothing in the first eight      yourself to maternity stores. There are some fabulous clothes out

                                 weeks after delivery.                                             there if you shop around.

                                 Diversion                                • Learn about your body and shape. And shop for a style that
                                                                       will flatter you. The right shape and fit will help you look slimmer,
                                 Don’t be in a hurry to lose            taller, younger and more proportioned. If you are pregnant then
                                 weight. The weight will come           experiment with new styles during your pregnancy as this is the
                                 off. In the meantime, hide any       time when you will be able to try new looks that wouldn’t normally
                                 lumps and bumps by diverting
                                 the eye to another part of your                                     suit your body shape.
                                 body. If you are particularly self-
                                 conscious about the lower half       • A yummy mummy is a well-rested mummy, so make sure you have
                                 of your body, wear dark colour        time to yourself, even if it’s just for a few minutes each day. Sleep
                                 trousers or skirts and lighter       when the baby sleeps and then later on when you are comfortable
                                 colour tops and vice-versa. A        letting someone else take care of your baby, book yourself in for a
                                 nice neckline or new accessory                facial or spa and enjoy some well-deserved ‘me time.’
                                 will also help to draw attention
                                 to your face rather than your
                                 body.

                                                                                         WE LOVE TALISA SPA

                                                                      Book a massage, facial or any treatment and enjoy the whole day

                                                                        relaxing by the pool or in one of their many private relaxation

                                                                                                              rooms.

                                                                       • Don’t forget to wear make-up. Whilst it might seem like the last
                                                                      thing on your mind, a little bit of make-up can give you a real boost.

                                                                        If you are really pushed for time, add a bit of lip-gloss, a touch of
                                                                      blush and a few coats of mascara and you will be good to go. Also,
                                                                      invest in a good under-eye concealer. It will be the best investment

                                                                                                    you’ve made, post baby.

                                                                           WE LOVE BOBBI BROWN CORRECTOR AND
                                                                                                  CONCEALER

mother, baby & child April 2011                                        • Last but not least, don’t beat yourself up if you still can’t fit into
                                                                      your pre-pregnancy clothes, make the most of what you’ve got, add

                                                                        some fabulous shoes and accessories and smile. Also, don’t feel
                                                                       bad about buying a few new cost effective items to make you feel
                                                                      good. A couple of new tops or dresses can make all the difference.

                                                                        To book a style consultation with Kelly Lundberg, email
                                                                                             shop@divine.ae

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