What do pregnant women want for Christmas? GLAMOUR! With the basketball bulge of a belly, a great holiday gift is something that injects maternity moxie to that nine month fashion challenge called “pregnancy.”  My BUMP IT UP gift guide is filled with stylish gear designed to make her look and feel great.     

1. Bobbi Brown Lip Gloss Trio

2. Spanx Power Mama Tights

3. Belli Pregnancy: Complexion Perfection Duo

4. Destination Maternity: Storksak Jools Diaper Bag

5. Kara Ross Drusy Resin Cuff

6. Ingrid & Isabel BellaBand

7. Hatch by Two Birds Wrap Dress

8. Mr. & Mrs: Labor & Delivery Survival Kit

9. Mama Mio Beat the Heat Bump It Up Pregnancy Style Kit

Why invest your hard earned cash in junior when you can swap?

Here’s what you do: Create a mommy swap meet. Call 8-10 new moms. Instruct them to bring ten new or “gently used” items in the following categories: clothing (no puke stains, please) toys, books, videos, dvds, carrying contraptions, sleepwear (including bedding)  feeding devices (these must be unused) and other useful baby and/or toddler paraphernalia. Break out the vino and  get swapping. Each mom gets to go through the line in accordance with how many items you bring. A festive lunch will follow. YOUR money is invested in a shiny, new bauble. As it should be.

Speaking On behalf of groovy moms everywhere—we have worked hard all year and now it is time for family members to prove your devotion to us. No hint—no get…

VOSGES/BUMP IT UP : FOR THE PLUCKY PREGGO IN YOUR LIFE

I teamed up with Chicago’s most famous chocolatier Katrina Markoff to create Mama’s Chocolat Gift Tower, a chocolate kit based on pregnancy cravings: spicy, fruity, savory.cheesy—it has it all. Style advice and a stash of the perfect chocolates

MORE CUPCAKES: A QUIRKY BREAKFAST IN BED

Cupcakes? For breakfast? Deconstruction is the name of foodie Patty Rothman’s game and she is a master at profiling intense flavors and Willy-Wonkifying them into savory cupcakes that skew more entrée than dessert. For Mom’s day she offers Breakfast in Bed squeezed into a delicious cupcake: Bacon/Maple, Cappuccino, Cinnamon roll, Passion. National delivery available!

MOM COUPONS

CHEAP & CHIC way to prove your love—free coupons good for room cleaning, breakfast in bed, dish washing, hugs and more!

GROOVY ACCESSORY: Sequin NYC Enamel Cuff Bracelet

Peek at magazines and shops and it is easy to see that tis the season of the accessory. What’s hot? Attention grabbing cuffs that add a dash of flash to basic ensembles.

FULLY LOADED iPAD2 or iPOD TOUCH: W/ Stress Relieving Apps For Moms

Apps designed to make mom’s life less chaotic
myMeditation, $2.99
Yoga STRETCH, 99 cents
Grocery Gadget, $4.99
Red Laser, Free

WAIST WHITTLING SWIMSUIT: Miracle Body Swimsuit

There is an inimitable dread every mom feels about swimsuit shopping. Take the anxiety out of mom’s summer by proffering her a stylish suit designed with slimming and shaping technology to make her look 10 pounds thinner!

MAKE UP PALETTES: Bronzer? Check. Illuminating powder? Check. Gel liner? Berry stain lip glosses a plenty? Check.

Get your glam on with this all-in-one kits used by red carpet fashionistas

STILA E! Red Carpet—Stunning Starlet, $25 /Glamour Goddess, $25

SMASHBOX Mega Palette, $59

THE PERFECT, GOES-WITH-EVERYTHING, BOYFRIEND CARDIGAN

The nautical sweater is the knit du jour for spring/summer. The length of this Isabella Oliver version makes it supremely versatile and  perfect for leggings, shorts, jeans or a dress
Isabella Oliver Breton Boyfriend Cardigan, $139

GET HER GLOW ON

The pure, anti-inflammatory ingredients in BELLI products exfoliate and keep skin uber hydrated.
Belli Head-to-toe Essential Kit, $100

Check out the full story at The Huffington Post

Now that you’ve got the real gifts, invest in some quirky products for your friends and family!

Self-Inking WTF Stamper (WHAT THE F**K?), $10
The gift of self expression.

Knock Knock Pads (Best-Of Bundle), $19
Why have pedestrian post its when you can have humor!  Incite a chortle from the person you are about to enlist for help with these hilarious essentials.

Jonathan Adler Prozac Vase, $80
A humorous canister is a thing of greatness. This is the perfect home for MOMMY’S LITTLE HELPERs. Or,  q-tips.

Customized TISSUES by Kleenex, $5
Email a  picture of your husband, friend, etc, Makes getting a cold almost fun! LOVE THIS!!!! CUSTOMIZED SNOT RAG!!!

Wacky Bacon Bandages, $9
Funkify your boo-boo with bacon bandages.

1. MAMA MIO mini kit, $37

Purists like moi (love the pun!) love Mama Mio’s luxe, omega filled skin care. An added bonus is the fact that there are no synthetic colors, parebens or irritating petrochemicals lurking so the products are safe for pregnancy and beyond. The kit offer a mini boob tube, Omega Shower cream, Omega Body Cream, Omega Balm, a candle and Tummy Rub Oil

2. Arcona, Four Your Eyes Only Kit, $85

Want to bid adieu to crows feet? Brighten exhausted eyes?  Arcona’s 4 piece kit targets wrinkles with cosmeceutical-grade ingredients, such as enzymes, antioxidants and amino acids which protect and deeply hydrate problem areas.

3. QVC, Smashbox Studio To Go Limited Edition Mega Palette, $59

Bronzer? Check. Illuminating powder? Check. Gel liner? Berry stain lip glosses a plenty? Check. Get your glam on with this all-in-onekit from Hollywood hotshot beauty brand Smashbox

4. BLISS Spa at Home Oxygen Blast , $84

Want to tap into some just-been to-South Beach radiance? The secret ingredient to glowing skin is oxygen. Bliss has taken its bestselling in-spa treatment and worked it into a kit for home use. $84

5. The Body Deli: Body Kit Set #1, $72

I despise beauty products that smell like a revolting marriage of bug repellant and GLADE. So, the fresh smelling THE BODY DELI, beauty products inspired by “living foods”, was right up my alley. The products incorporate raw, fresh, natural and organic ingredients, like organic yogurt, amino acids, fresh fruit and vegetables, and all-natural plant oils. All of the products are handmade in small batches and are so pure that pregnant women can enjoy them too.

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6. Soap and Paper Factory Perfume Solids, $18

Channel the tropics with this divinely fragrant perfume solids in lavendar, verbena, orange and more

7. MINIMERGENCY Kit for Her, $12

Designed for women by women, I love MS. & MRS’ stash of 16 emergency essentials (from breath mints and dental floss to earring backs) in a chic (can double as coin purse) gold metallic case.

8. Tide To Go, $5

A simple solution fo rlife’s unexpected spills

9. Jemma Kidd air kiss lipgloss duo, $9.99

Proffer a perfect pout with this natural looking duo of glosses

PREGNANCY GIFT SET+ BUMP IT UP: TRANFORM YOUR PREGNANCY INTO THE ULTIMATE STYLE STATEMENT

MAMA MIO Bump it Up Pregnancy Style Kit, $60

The perfect bundle for you and your bundle to be: MAMA MIO + pregnancy style bible BUMP IT UP will keep you looking and feeling great during pregnancy. Pregnancy specific skincare products go that extra mile to ensure that products are free from all things toxic.

Moody Mamas leather crossover belt $28
This genius strip of leather offers the gift of proportion. Designed to help the preggo recreate the semblance of a waist, the Velcro allows for belting above or below the belly

Ms & Mrs Labor & Delivery SURVIVAL KIT
A witty childbirth toolbox brimming with essentials like stopwatch, pre-paid calling card, lip balm and disposable camera

HOTmilk Lingerie HER TANGLED WEB, $16 brief, ¾ cup nursing bra $33
“Pregnant” and “sexpot” are two words that are not co-mingled. That is, until you meet Zew Zealand  brand HOTmilk Lingerie. Combining support and sensuality, the brand offers alluring innerwear (bras are nursing bras) that taps into your inner minx
 

Can’t sleep? Pissed at your hubby for the most minor infraction? Turn that moody frown upside down with KNOCK KNOCK’s hilarious spin on functional items

• I CANT SLEEP JOURNAL
• THINGS YOU MUST DO TO MAKE ME HAPPY pad

Rosie Pope Madison Weekend Diaper Bag, $198
Between the spills, the puke and all around schlep factor, diaper bags take a beating. High style meets high function with Rosie Pope’s lightweight nubuck and leather Diaper Bag. The classically sporty bag (that can double as tote) comes with stroller straps, changing pad and washable lining. Make it an extra special gift by stuffing it with mommy must haves like Tide to GO, Pampers, and a makeup mini.

Giveaway is now closed! Check out my red hot giveaway: THE BUMP IT UP HOLIDAY SURVIVAL KIT FOR MOMS TO BE, VALUED AT  $306.

- ends Dec. 16 at Midnight

Sure, socks and gloves are nice. But, what does a mom to be  really want? Stuff to make her feel glam inside and out.
Amy Tara Koch Style Expert is offering one lucky pregnant woman the ultimate gift of primping and pampering.

Giveaway includes:

Signed Copy of Bump It Up, $18

PISH POSH Diaper Bag Organizer $40

Mama Mio OMega Body Oil, $35

Tide To Go Mini, $6.99

Belli Stretchmark Minimizing Cream, $49

Olay Regenerist Cream Cleanser, $6.85

Tasty Baby Organic Fruit Gummies, $2.99(Great for cravings! No fat, artificial colors or corn syrup!)

Invisibump by Invisibelt, $20

AHAVA Purifying Mud Soap, $8.50

Assets Marvelous Mama Maternity Tights, $18 (with zero compression)

HOT MILK Lingerie Sexy Boy Shorts and Top, $62.50 (can be used for nursing too!)

LAVANILA healthy kiss gift set, $35

To enter, leave a comment on my facebook page, Amy Tara Koch Style Expert (not under this post) saying why you,  pregnant buddy or family member deserves this! You may enter once a day until Dec 16.

For extra entries:
1. Like Amy Tara Koch Style Expert on Facebook
2. Tweet this message: Hope I win the Bump It Up Holiday Survival Mom to Be Kit Giveaway @amytarakoch #giveaway #contest #pregnancy PZ RT. Then leave a comment on my facebook page (Amy Tara Koch Style Expert), under the giveaway, telling me you did this.
3. Post the link to this contest (here’s the link) on your blog (and then leave a comment on my facebook page (Amy Tara Koch Style Expert) under the giveaway post with your link)
4. Sign up for my newsletter (it’s cool, I promise you). Link to sign up is here. Then leave a comment on my facebook page (Amy Tara Koch Style Expert), under the giveaway, telling me you did this.

Giveaway ends at midnight EST  on 12/16/2010. You must be a US Resident, residing in one of the 48 contiguous states. Amy Tara Koch reserves the right to pick the winner.