Berkhamsted and Tring Photographers Rachel Powell and Ceri Besent specialise in Family and Newborn Photography across Hertfordshire and from their cosy photography Studio.
For two months I have been scouring the internet and high street for cool maternity clothes that don’t make me feel like a mum! I have to admit that I felt completely overwhelmed when, three months ago, I was faced with the world of maternity wear six years after I thought I’d left all that behind. I had no idea where to start looking for mat clothes that wouldn’t break the bank or my already flagging body confidence. I’d hardly call myself a style icon, but I like nice clothes and like to make an effort - I also like clothes which are a little different which seems to be the hardest thing in mat wear. And even though I’ve been a mum for almost 9 years and I’m almost 3 babies in, I have no intention of turning mumsy!
Forget the high street!
It makes me so sad to say this as I’m a huge advocate of shopping local and supporting our flagging high streets but there is NOTHING when it comes to maternity wear actually in the shops. If you know of a local gem, please comment and let me know and I’ll be down there with my credit card as quickly as I can waddle. But, apart from my local Jojo Maman Bebe, who didn't have my size, and a frankly poor selection at Hemel Hempstead H&M everything seems to be online.