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| Me, 7 months preg |
New York
Fashion Week is here and I couldn’t be more excited. Though as a mom now I spend most of my time
in comfort wear, I do still enjoy getting dressed up for fancy occasions. I originally wrote this post back when I was
seven months pregnant with Mickey and attending shows was high priority. If you’re a mom to be here are a few tips to
get you through New York Fashion Week:
Flats are a must
Kudos to Kim
Kardashian for rocking those five inch heels well into her pregnancy, but when
you're running from show to show high heels just aren't practical. With that being said you shouldn't have to
sacrifice style for comfort, so invest in a pair of funky flats in a fun print
and keep on stepping. Brands like Kelsi Dagger and Steve Madden offer some
really cute options.
Your charger is your best friend
Now this one
is not just for those of that are expecting, it's for everyone attending New
York Fashion Week.....don't forget your charger for your phone, laptop, iPad,
etc. With the large amount of tweeting, texting, blogging, and picture taking
that you will be doing you can expect your battery to be low a few times a day.
And for me I need to be reachable at all times, so I pack a spare charger and
seek out outlets like a bloodhound.
Water, Water, Everywhere
As a
pregnant woman you constantly need to stay hydrated. Unfortunately the further
along you are the smaller your bladder seems to get, I mean like blueberry size
small (TMI yes, but sharing is caring) so know your bathroom locations
beforehand. Thankfully most venues have some pretty decent bathrooms for when
you've gotta go, gotta go right now, and if not there’s a Starbucks on every
corner.
Presentations Please
I love the
excitement of a runway show, but sometimes the shows get too crowded, seats are
scarce, and you end up with lousy pictures and a sweaty bang stuck to your head
(trust me, I know). That's why presentations are your friend. You're free to
move around and you can actually see the clothing up close and personal, which
in turn makes for amazing photos!
Be a Stream Queen
Finally, a
pregnant woman's best friend is rest, which of course means fewer shows on your
schedule. But you don’t have to feel
left out as more and more designers are streaming their shows online. I can
catch all my favs live on my laptop in my pjs with my feet up. That's almost as
good as front row....almost.
