Wrap up

If you are still reading all the fashion glossies, and wishing you could join in, you will know that the 'cardi/coat' is one of this season's key looks. Which is great if you're pregnant because you don't have to be stick thin to pull the look off! Brilliant! Plus, now the days are getting colder and the nights drawing in there's nothing better than getting really cosy in a favourite piece of knitwear. For daytime, the cardi/coat is great as it doubles as a jacket (until it gets really cold and then you really will need to invest in a coat), and for evenings-in it's perfect to cosy up with on the sofa. We have some beautiful knitwear this season and our very own 'cardi/coat' is the Milker Knit Jacket in a lovely deep purple colour. It's a mohair mix, so feels very luxurious but is machine washable (hoorah!). Available at the store, 82 North Road Brighton BN1 1YD or on-line www.mamissima.co.uk

New season maternity dresses

It's that time of year when the weather is getting a bit colder and we're thinking about changing our wardrobe over into winter, which may mean (hopefully)a few little treats (yippee!). Or you and your bump may just be blooming at such a rate you really do need to invest in a couple of new pieces to see you through the last few months. It's easy to get trapped into the leggings and t-shirt comfort zone, and who can blame you, because at the end of the day, it has to be about comfort. However, we have a huge collection of fabulous maternity dresses which will make you feel stylish and comfortable. Our model Laura is not pretending with that bump, she is very pregnant and we have it on very good authority (from her) that all the dresses she modelled for us are super comfy. My favourite is this Pietro Brunelli Cashmere Dress, it looks gorgeous, can be worn smart or casual, on its own or over jeans, and is designed to grow with you and your bump. It will also see you through the months after the birth so a really good investment. And it's exclusive to us in the UK, so you won't see it anywhere else! Go on, have a little treat, you definitely deserve it.

See us at the Southern Baby Event & Family Day

Come along on Sunday 25th October to Fontwell Park Racecourse in Sussex between 10am-4pm, where we will be showcasing our most beautiful and popular products and offering advice on maternity and nursing wear. Admission is completely free and it proves to be a great day for the family and children from 0-5. A must for all new mums across Sussex and Hampshire. For more information, check out the website http://www.southernbabyevent.com/

Little Vintage Treasures ....

This gorgeous, and completely unique, range of vintage dresses for little girls (aged 0-5), comes from Brighton-based illustrator and graphic designer Carol Seatory, under the label Atelier
Bricolage.

Carol had a crate full of vintage fabrics, each piece too small to make something for herself but, when she realised that some of the pieces were big enough to make a child's dress, she began making dresses for her own daughter. These dresses proved to be very versatile: they can
be worn alone on warm days or over vests or tops on cooler days.

As the fabric is in limited supply, each dress is different and the fabric and trimmings have a history. The fabric is either deadstock (vintage but unused) or recycled from another garment. Most fabrics are cotton, cotton-linen mix or mixed fibres, there are no pure synthetics. All buttons and trimmings are carefully chosen and are genuine vintage. If the fabric is deadstock it will be crisp and unwashed (but clean!); if it is recycled it will be throughly cleaned (using environmentally-friendly, non-biological detergent) and pressed before the garment is made. Each dress is carefully hand-made in a smoke-free environment.

A limited-edition range for babies of 3–12 months is available here at Mamissima. Click here to see our current collection. or pop in to our Brighton store 82 North Road Brighton BN1 1YD

Bags of style for new Mums ....

A changing bag is one of those 'necessary accessories' for new Mums (and Dads) and quite often means that it has to double up as a handbag. Our huge collection of changing bags are super stylish (you would never think they were a changing bag), reflect current fashion trends (this leather snakeskin OiOi bag is my favourite), are highly practical (outer pockets, matching padded change mat, insulated bottle holder, zip-top wet/mess bag, plastic wipes case, clip for keys/pacifier, adjustable shoulder strap) and infact are everything you will ever need from a handbag or changing bag. We have so many styles to choose from - luxury leather, fabric, printed, spotted, striped, red, green, orange, yellow - you are spoilt for choice. Click here to see the full collection.

Sleepy time ...

One of the many things you can get excited about before your little bundle of joy arrives is preparing the nursery. Even if you're not doing a full re-decorating overhaul, you will definitely be in the need of some cot linen (to make sleep time as inviting as possible!). Dwell Baby offer the ultimate in nursery linen, with beautiful contemporary designs in high quality cotton; sheets, quilts (reversible), cot bumpers. Our current favourite is the Garden Blossom set and its one of our best sellers.

Desirable, delightful, decadent ....

... wouldn't it be wonderful to feel all of those things when you're pregnant? When I was pregnant one of the (many) things that used to get me down (and my boyfriend) was the fact that I had to wave goodbye to all my gorgeous lingerie. Beautiful underwear that makes you feel super sexy - something you don't often feel when you're waddling around and can't even see your toes! If only I had heard of HotMilk ... the world's sexiest nursing bra's, camisoles and nightwear. Whether you want to feel pretty and feminine or sexy and sensual, (or both depending on those mood swings), HotMilk has the answer for you. Not only do we love their collections but also their philosophy to remind every woman that she is beautiful, confidant, and sexy. And anything which makes you feel 'desirable, delightful and decadent' when you're pregnant is definitely worth a look! Check out our collection http://www.mamissima.co.uk/acatalog/Lingerie.html Order on-line and you can try on in the comfort of your own home and if the size is wrong, send it back to us within 14days and we will happily exchange it for you. Much easier than dealing with a changing room!