Back to black

When it comes to choosing evening wear, it's usually best to stick with a classic look. Especially if you're rounder than Santa this year. This twist strap diamante black vest from Fun Mum will take you through the party season looking on trend and feeling super glam. It's cut to flatter expecting mums by gently skimming over your tummy and gathering underneath for a flattering silhouette. Wear it with these elasticated black wide leg trousers and you'll be ready to bump and groove all night long.

Peace on earth - Special Offer

No matter how stressful the early months can seem, becoming responsible for a new life creates a feeling of inner joy and gratitude that’s like nothing else. Now you can wear your emotions proudly on your chest with one of these shirts from PeaceLoveMom. Created by three mums whose motto is ‘a celebration of motherhood,’ the PeaceLoveMom range blends a free-rolling hippy sensibility with a little rock and roll edge.

Oprah Winfrey, Tia Carrera and Cindy Crawford are just a few of the famous fans of their t-shirts and tanks featuring simple, feel-good messages against striking, vintage-look logos. Brand New Mama has partnered with PeaceLoveMom to spread a little peace, love and fabulous-ness this holiday season. They are offering 10 percent off all items including clothing and accessories through January 15th when you enter the code NEWMAMA at checkout. Only available at the PeaceLoveMom web site.

Just done it

Even though we're not currently in the family way, Brand New Mama can't get enough of sassy maternity tops with cute sayings. Our new favourite is the Ruby Fay Done It Thermal long-sleeved t-shirt. It features an upside down Nike style swoosh logo along with the phrase 'Done It' that sits neatly over your bump. Enough said. The shirt comes in flattering chocolate brown or navy and is available at The Cocoa Monkey.

Butter up

It may not be top of your Christmas list but any new mama who's already cracking up from breastfeeding will be beyond thankful to find a jar of Nipple Butter in her stocking. One of the bestselling products from top store Earth Mama Angel Baby, this nipple salve is the first organic, all-natural, plant-based balm that's lanolin-free (so no hint of pesky pesticides). The cream is made from shea butter, cocoa butter, mango butter and healing calendula. And if that sounds pretty edible that's because it's safe for baby to eat so there's no need to wash it off between feeds. Yummy mummy.