I fell in love with the pure ingredients and “no cooties” policy of Mama Mio during my pregnancy. I’m giving away the new do-it-all Belly, Boobs and Bottoms Kit ($65) designed to keep your skin nourished and prevent loss of elasticity. The kit contains Mama Mio’s Tummy Rub, Boob Tube and Wonder Full Balm.

Just answer the following question: How have you creatively reworked a garment or accessory for pregnancy from your “civilian” wardrobe?

Contest ends Monday, October 4^th at 11pm midnight EST. Open to US and Canadian residents only. One entry per household.

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On Monday September 13th , pregnantistas will be able to score big time maternity names like NOM, Maternal America, Noppies, Chaiken and Ingrid & Isabel at  fraction ofthe retail cost. I worked with GILT to style looks for the PREGNANCY GLAMOUR by AMY TARA KOCH sale by mixing and matching accessories and layering pieces from Missoni, BCBG, Lutz and Patmos from their non maternity sales. The result? Killer looks for pregnancy with pieces that will have a life long after you deliver. Register for the sale  www.gilt.com/bumpitup.

Here are some of the pieces that will be offered:

PEPPY OFFICE PREGGO: Maternal America dress, Chaiken tux jacket, Miriam Salat ring, Mia Bossi bag

NOM tunic, BCBG bag, Alex and Ani rings, Miguel Ases cuffs

To pregnant women, the thought of looking dumpy during pregnancy is unwelcome. But, having to spend the big bucks on clothing with a nine month shelf life is downright disturbing. So, when the GILT GROUPE asked me to curate a sale which brought the elements of my book BUMP IT UP to life with the creme de la creme of maternity duds, I jumped at the chance. I worked with my pal Jennifer Strom Simonte of Bellydance Maternity to score maternity must haves from Maternal America, Chaiken, NOM, Paige, Noppies and Ingrid & Isabel. Then, I mixed and matched them-based on sketches from my book-to create multi-tasking looks for every occasion. Next Monday September 13th, the PREGNANCY GLAMOUR BY AMY TARA KOCH SALE on www.gilt.com will fulfill that pregnant woman fantasy: Big style on a dime. The best part? Most of these pieces will work during and after pregnancy!

Read the post on Twitter Moms: http://www.twittermoms.com/profiles/blogs/designer-maternity-dud-on-the

I was so excited when FOX NEWS invited me to appear in four segments about pregnancy style last week with the fabulous and most pregnant host COURTNEY FRIEL. THE STRATEGY ROOM was a live chat fest with HEALTH’s Frances Largeman Roth, THE BUMP’s Carla Roney and premier neonatologist Dr. Joanne Stone. The next day, I got to prove my maternity mettle with three models that I had never met. When Ruah, Neha and Mary turned up at 9:30 am to be styled,  my mouth dropped. These chicks-Ruah Bhay, Neha Arora, Mary Wassner (who was due the next day!)  looked like they came from FORD’s FERTILITY division!  The entire Green Room was transfixed as these soon-to-be moms morphed (with a little help from me and my accessories) into runway ready vixens.

The fashion pieces will appear on FOX EXTRA which airs on Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network abroad.  The segments will also be sent to 100+ Fox Affiliates, for their own use, and possibly be posted to foxnewshealth.com. I’ll keep you posted!