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Coobie Nursing Bra

When it comes to nursing bras, mamas feel like they need to choose between comfort and a reasonable price point. Enter the Coobie Nursing Bra. Coobie bras are known for their super comfortable seamless fit at a great price ($22/$24). The new Coobie Seamless Nursing Bra is made from the same soft stretchy materials for a comfortable fit but with an easy to use clasp and drop down cup for nursing. Wider straps and racerback style are designed to keep as much weight off of your shoulders and back as possible keeping you comfortable all day. It has a wide, soft, inner comfort band that helps keep it in place and keep the pressure off your ribs.  This style comes in our one size (fits 32A-36D/DD) and is available in Black, White and Nude. Full size available in black only (fits 38A-40D/DD). Try them on locally at Hip to be Round.

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The Jill Maxi Dress is perfect for hot weather…

Stores are about to get fully stocked with sweaters but we’ve got at least 3 more months of hot weather (let’s face it, we can have some pretty warm days in October too).

Time to stock up on some summertime favorites, brightly colored denim that transition beautifully into fall and great nursing apparel at Hip to be Round.

Not only has Hip to be Round marked down items throughout the store but they’re selling all their markdowns Buy 1, Get 1; 70% Off!!

and looks great postpartum too!

Due a little later in the season? Check out the sale rack for a few gems that you can wear in the fall too.

Hip to be Round sells fashion-forward maternity apparel, intimates and accessories at a wide range of prices and styles (and consignment too). From jaw-dropping dresses for a night out, everyday denim you won’t have to tug at to nursing bras and accessories, Hip to be Round has something to fit your need and your style.

I can’t wait to take advantage of this sale… some of my favorite pieces in my closet are from Hip to be Round which I wear pregnant or not (I’m not telling which ones!)

Hurry in for the best picks, there’s no telling how long the sale will last!

Hip to be Round
3124 West Cary Street,
Richmond, VA, 23221.

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Fresh air, some sunshine, a little warmth and breastfeeding at the park in front of strangers… Well, the first parts are fun.  Clothes with easy access for nursing moms can be hard to come by. But fear not, you don’t have to turn in your style card when you have a new baby.  Here’s a few spring styles available at Hip to be Round for spring 2015 that we can’t wait to get our hands on.

 Basket Weave Nursing Maxi
Believe it or not this nursing/maternity maxi dress has a hidden nursing panel right behind the top basket weave.  Works great for maternity and falls completely flat for a no-way-that’s-maternity look postpartum.

 Zahra Applique Dress
Pleats and draped fabric hide easy nursing access just below the detailed neckline. Bonus: you can wear this one pregnant too!

Must Have Maxi Dress
Keep it simple with this solid maxi dress, seam lifts for easy nursing access.

 Ikat Nursing Dress
This dress leaves a little room for that post-belly-belly to create a flattering fit, nursing access is hidden just behind the panel.

Gemma Nursing Dress
Cute print: check.  Spring colors: check. Nursing access: check.

Enja Cap Sleeve Dress
Perfect dress for work which is great, because the word “pumps” has taken a whole new meaning.

Britney Bubble Top
Dresses not your style? We’re loving the watercolor print.  Front pleating covers nursing panel and provides a flattering not-too-snug fit.

Express Nursing Tank
Can’t go wrong with a nautical stripe. This nursing tank is super cute on it’s own or paired with a light cardigan for spring.

Shop all the new arrivals and try them on in person.

Carytown
3124 W. Cary St
Richmond, VA 23221

Mosaic District
2905 District Ave, #125
Fairfax, VA 22031

This article was sponsored by Hip to be Round.
Hip to be Round carries new and consigned maternity and nursing apparel and accessories.

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Hip to be Round in Carytown is celebrating the new year with items just $20.15!

Brand new items have been marked down throughout the store with an entire rack of clothing for 20.15 or less. If you’re due in the summer you’ll find a few summer items marked down to $20.15 or under too!
Hip to be Round’s newly expanded consignment section has everything from high-end designer maternity wear to well-known maternity brands at a fraction of the original cost.

If something full price strikes your fancy, take $15 off a $75 purchase when you present your Savvy Saver app or mention Richmondmom.

Past season items have been marked down to just $5  and all of the money from these items will be donated to Safe Harbor.   There is currently no end date to this promotion, but you’ll have to hurry in for the best selection.

If you’re interested in consigning with Hip to be Round, call for an appointment.

Hip to be Round
New and Consigned Maternity Wear

3124 W. Cary Street
Richmond, Va 23221
(804) 340-1700

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If you haven’t unlocked ultimate nerd status by looking it up, I gotcha covered.

Pantone Color Forecast for Fall 2012

We love orange with neutrals like this combo from Design-Seeds

Orange has gained popularity in recent years (Tangerine Tango was the color of the year last year) which is great because it’s bright, sunny, rich and autumnal all at once.

So, since it’s August, and that’s only one step away from everything pumpkin spice, let’s talk about the do’s and don’t of wearing Koi.

Do: Use orange to spice up neutrals; we love koi with steel, navy, nude & brown.

Don’t: be afraid to wear orange if you can’t wear it next to your face. Break it up with a chunky brown necklace or tone it down with a neutral cardigan.

Do: wear it to your baby shower! Not that you must wear blue or pink, but orange makes a fun, gender neutral color to wear to your shower which is especially fun if you’re not finding out.

Try grey and orange for an alternative if you’re tired of browns.

Don’t: shy away from wearing it in the winter.  True, orange is synonymous with fall, but that doesn’t mean it’s hands off after November. Ward off the dreary days of January and wear a splash of orange with dark denim and a grey cardigan (you can even wear those basic black flats you’ve been living in).

Do: tread carefully when pairing with black lest we look like a pumpkin on Halloween.  If you’re unsure, skip the black, not the orange.

Do: Try orange instead of red. I love red, don’t get me wrong, but koi makes a great statement in an unpredictable way.

One of the great things about your maternity wardrobe is that it gives you a chance to try out a few new trends and wear some things you don’t normally wear (after all, unless you’re a Duggar, you’re not typically pregnant). So even if orange isn’t in your safe-zone – stop in and give it a try!

Left to Right: Orange paired with chocolate brown, black and navy.

Is anyone else planning on giving Koi a try this winter? What is your favorite thing to pair with orange?

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Jessica Alba stays comfortable in leggings.

Fall is on it’s way and just because your pregnant doesn’t mean you can’t get in on great style.
Here are the top 7 staples that should be in your maternity wardrobe as autumn arrives…

1 Noppies Leggings.
There is no doubt that leggings are a pregnant girl’s best friend.  Pair them with tunics, under dresses, big chunky sweaters, you name it.  Just when you thought leggings couldn’t get any better (or more comfortable) one of our favorite maternity brands managed to improve them with a soft stay-put underbelly fit and adjustable waistband making them great for postpartum.

Style Tip: During your pregnancy, your growing belly will bring the hemlines of dresses and tunics a little higher, leggings will give extra-coverage under dresses that have become too short during pregnancy.

2 Skinny Jeans.

While some women balk at skinny jeans for maternity nothing really beats the versatility.   Skinny jeans look great pre-fall with a pair of oxfords, tuck into your favorite boots neatly and cleanly and then in spring again (postpartum) with some colorful flats.  We love bootcut styles and straight styles, but if you’re only going for one pair, opt for skinny.

Style Tip: When shopping for denim, look for something that you can wear postpartum, like Paige Maternity underbelly jeans which provide a comfortable “muffin top free” fit after baby.

3 A Chunky Sweater.

We love fitted styles because of how they flatter your bump, but some days you just want to be covered up.  A chunky sweater looks great with your leggings or skinny jeans or paired over a slim line pencil skirt for work.

Style Tip: if you’re having your baby in the fall or winter, they provide a good postpartum fit.

4 A Michael Stars Shine Top.

If it’s not clear by now we love items that can be dressed up or down and Michael Stars Shine tops hit the sweet spot between dressy and casual.  Wear with your skinnies on the weekend and dress it up for the office.  Wash and dry this top 1,000 times and it still looks as great as the day you bought it which is great since the gentle stretch and longer fit makes it a top you can count on for week 40.

Style Tip: If you’re tall, pair the Michael Stars Shine top with skinny jeans, if you’re shorter, with leggings. Ruche the top more or less to bring the shirt to the right length for your body.

5 A Sleek Pencil Skirt.

Wear it to the office, wear it on date night, pop on your chunky sweater and favorite boots for a perfectly put-together fall look.

Style Tip:  Fitted dress can double as a pencil skirt when you pair it with a longer top or sweater

6 A Black Dress.

Selma Blair tucks her skinny jeans into boots.

The LBD rule doesn’t escape maternity. Fall and winter pregnancies mean you’re going to need something for holiday. Find a black dress with a great fit that you can dress up or down.

Style tip: use accessories to change this dress up: a knit scarf to dress it down, a chunky necklace for a party or a patent belt and matching shoes for something more professional.

7 A Maternity/Nursing Dress.

If there is any time where you have fewer clothes than when you’re pregnant, it’s postpartum. Many maternity brands have been making life easier for mom by incorporating nursing access into their maternity wear to help bridge the postpartum gap.  If you’re headed back to work, nursing access makes pumping easier.

Style tip: Pack this item in your hospital bag to have something flattering and comfortable to go home in.

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Tag Us and Win $25! Tag Hip to be Round in your favorite outfit from our store and win a $25 gift certificate. Winner will be chosen at random on the first day of the next month and announced through an image on Instagram. Gift card will be held at Hip to be Round 3124 W. Cary Street for pick up. Good Luck!   Follow us on Instagram

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Of all the times you want to feel your best (or even just normal), pregnancy is definitely one of them and Hip to be Round wants to see you feeling great in your favorite outfit!

Hip to be Round is on Instagram

Each month, Hip to be Round is giving a $25 gift card to one lucky winner!  Just tag a pic of yourself in your favorite outfit from the store – @hiptoberound.

And yes, multiple outfits = multiple entries!

The winner will be chosen at random on the first day of the next month, so there is no need to hound your friends for likes or shares.

The winner will be notified through an image on Instagram and a gift card for $25 will be held at the store for pick up.

So feel good about yourself.  Take that belly pic your friends keep hounding you for- it might even win you a gift card towards your next great outfit!

Don’t forget, Hip to be Round rolled out the Mama Spa last month so now you can look great and feel absolutely amazing!  To make an appointment for a mani/pedi or a massage call 804-340-1700. (Snap a pic of those nails too!)

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Model for us!   We’re looking for moms and kids with a great sense of style to grace our walls. -Kids sizes 24 months to 4t! -All mother-to-be’s welcome! Come to Hip to be Round Saturday, July 6th and Sunday, July 7th and get your picture taken by Hayes & Fisk Photography in an outfit of our choosing (and get 20% off that outfit) A few lucky models will be chosen for a photo shoot around Richmond in clothes from Hip to be Round.Call: 804.740.9307 to set up your appointment time. RED, WHITE & BLUE SALE Red, white or blue June 28th – July 3rd! We will be closed July 4th for Independence Day.

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Think our sale prices are great? Take a gamble and get and additional discount on markdowns! Friday  20% Saturday 30% Sunday* 40% off!  This weekend only! Sunday hours: 12-5

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