Celebrity stylist Jenny Altman shares her tips finding the perfect bra when pregnant

Celebrity stylist Jenny Altman shares her tips finding the perfect bra when pregnant

So….you’re pregnant. Things are growing, moving, expanding and changing. Your breasts have most likely taken on a life of their own by now (especially once you pass the four month [...]

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Please meet Odelle, our somewhat new addition to Team BLANQI ;)

Please meet Odelle, our somewhat new addition to Team BLANQI ;)

  We would like to formally introduce you to Odelle, our amazing Multimedia Assistant, who in addition to being our behind-the-scenes gal, will be bringing you stories and information from [...]

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Real BLANQI girls’ video reviews

Real BLANQI girls’ video reviews

There’s nothing like hearing how much our BLANQI Body Styler is supporting our girls out there!   Here’s a little collection of videos we wanted to share with you: Jill [...]

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BLANQI on beso.com – 12 things to ease a pregnancy

BLANQI on beso.com – 12 things to ease a pregnancy

Excited to be featured on beso.com!  Check out our 12 pregnancy must-haves:  

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Pregnancy nutrition do’s and don’ts – Frances Largeman Roth, RD, fills us in on what, and what not, to eat when you’re pregnant!

Pregnancy nutrition do’s and don’ts – Frances Largeman Roth, RD, fills us in on what, and what not, to eat when you’re pregnant!

  The number one New Year’s resolution is overwhelmingly to lose weight.  New year, new you, right?  Well, what happens if you’re pregnant?  If you’re among the majority of women [...]

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People magazine’s celebrity baby blog names BLANQI a “mom-to-be must-have”

People magazine’s celebrity baby blog names BLANQI a “mom-to-be must-have”

  “If you’re anything like us, there are plenty of support garments in your closet.  But what happens when you get pregnant?  That’s the question Sabina Melarti and Valerie Darragh [...]

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Sparkles are a girl’s best friend!

Sparkles are a girl’s best friend!

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Girls (+baby bump) Night Out!

Girls (+baby bump) Night Out!

I can remember being about 5 months pregnant with my first baby and feeling like my social life had completely fizzled. Friends Facebook status’s listed all the fabulous nights out [...]

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SIZE MATTERS – how to handle the “perk” of the instant breast augmentation courtesy of pregnancy

SIZE MATTERS – how to handle the “perk” of the instant breast augmentation courtesy of pregnancy

Some may say that one of the “perks” of being pregnant is the instant breast augmentation. As your belly grows, so do your boobs. This much coveted size increase is [...]

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Happy 30th Valerie!

Happy 30th Valerie!

Thank you, Valerie, for 4 amazing years, and thank you for being the best business-partner and friend one could ever dream of!  Happy 30th birthday mama!  Here’s to many more [...]

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Thanksgiving pregnancy style tips

Thanksgiving pregnancy style tips

Let’s face it, there’s enough going on during Thanksgiving that the last thing you should worry about is what you’re wearing.  We love this comfy-yet-stylish combination.  Pair it with a [...]

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BLANQI girls Fashion Night Out NYFW’11

BLANQI girls Fashion Night Out NYFW’11

 

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Ok, so you’re not a celeb like these dads, but here’s how to be one in your pregnant wifey’s  eyes (collective “awwww”)

Ok, so you’re not a celeb like these dads, but here’s how to be one in your pregnant wifey’s eyes (collective “awwww”)

Score some points with your pregnant wifey!  She’s achey, tired, uncomfortable, and blames you for everything that could possibly be or go wrong  Giving her a Bodystyler will totally save [...]

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BLANQI girls with Entertainment Tonight’s Nancy O’dell, Samantha Harris and Kevin Frazier

BLANQI girls with Entertainment Tonight’s Nancy O’dell, Samantha Harris and Kevin Frazier

The lovely Nancy O’Dell of Entertainment Tonight stopped by to see our bodysytler (no, she’s not pregnant She was there with husband Keith Zubchevich and their super cute daughter Ashby [...]

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What mamas-to-be are saying about their BLANQI

It doesn’t get more rewarding than to hear the feedback from mamas-to-be out there, and to hear that they love their bodystylers.  We just wanted to share with you some [...]

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Pregnancy support, belly and soul

Pregnancy support, belly and soul

Who could ask for more?  The Bodstyler is about supporting you inside and out, reducing stress on the body and in turn stress on your mind, helping you flaunt your [...]

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BLANQI ❤ LA

BLANQI ❤ LA

We have 2 more days before taking off for LA – The Pre-Golden Globe event is going to be AMAZING! Tons of celebs, press, excitement, and a bit of madness [...]

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2010 Incredible Moments…and more to come!

2010 Incredible Moments…and more to come!

This year has been an amazingly crazy whirlwind, and we are bracing ourselves for 2011 – everyday gets more fantastic, and we can’t even imagine what the coming year will [...]

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Back Support During Pregnancy

Back Support During Pregnancy

If you see my previous post titled “Sabina’s big, (formerly) pregnant belly in desperate need of support from a bodystyler!” showing my slightly-on-the-large-side belly, and you will understand why I [...]

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How the Bodystyler Lifts and Supports the Belly Replacing Belly Bands & Maternity Belts

We have received incredible feedback on our bodystyler from all our BLANQI girls out there, and are super excited to hear that it is making your lives a little easier [...]

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Sabina’s big, (formerly) pregnant belly in desperate need of support from a bodystyler

Sabina’s big, (formerly) pregnant belly in desperate need of support from a bodystyler

Ever wish someone could just hold your baby bump for you, if only for a second so you could catch your breath?  I definitely did when I was pregnant, when, let’s [...]

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BLANQI attending Pre Golden Globes Celebrity mom & baby event, The Boom Boom Room!

BLANQI attending Pre Golden Globes Celebrity mom & baby event, The Boom Boom Room!

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Sending ❤ to all of our servicemen and women!

Sending ❤ to all of our servicemen and women!

Proud of all our Veterans! My brother-in-law Chad is a former Marine who served in the Gulf war, and my stepson Andrew, who is currently in the Army, has served [...]

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Pregnant NINA GARCIA loves her BLANQI!

Pregnant NINA GARCIA loves her BLANQI!

Nina Garcia, über-notable fashion director of marie claire magazine and judge of Lifetime’s Project Runway, loves her BLANQI bodystylers (yeay!)  We met her in New York City during Fashion’s Night [...]

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BLANQI featured in Pregnancy and Newborn Magazine

BLANQI featured in Pregnancy and Newborn Magazine

BLANQI’s pregnancy bodystyler is featured in the November issue of  Pregnancy and  Newborn magazine!!!  “If your bun isn’t quite done yet, this body styler will support your  pregnant belly and smooth uninvited bulges.”

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Meet Odelle!

Say hi to Odelle, our photographer/makeup artist/assistant!  Born-and-raised Puerto Rican firecracker, she is adorable and always puts a smile on our faces:

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BLANQI ❤ Cynthia Rowley

BLANQI ❤ Cynthia Rowley

Met the amazing and lovely Cynthia Rowley after her show at Fashion Week. Cynthia’s S/S 2011 Collection VISIT CYNTHIA ROWLEY.COM

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We gifted Heidi Klum & Nina Garcia!

We gifted Heidi Klum & Nina Garcia!

We are beyond thrilled and ecstatic that Heidi Klum and Nina Garcia now each own a BLANQI bodystyler! A former Victorias Secret model and host of Project Runway, Heidi isn’t [...]

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Mercedes Benz Fashion Week

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week

Lincoln Center, Sabina inside @ Mercedes Benz Fashion Week 2011.

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Fashion Week Sightings

Fashion Week Sightings

Kim Kardashian looking lovely! Gossip Girl’s Jessica Szhor Models outside Jill Stuart

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Fashion’s Night Out – Bergdorf Goodman

Fashion’s Night Out – Bergdorf Goodman

The line to get in to Bergdorf Goodman literally wrapped around the builiding!  It was madness – they did, however, have some amazing window displays to occupy the very, very [...]

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Fashion Week . Part 1

Fashion Week . Part 1

Wade and I arrived in New York on Friday, September 10, and the rest is like a blur ( no, not that kind of blur  A fashion blur.)  We ate, [...]

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2D, 3D…4D?  Which ultrasound

2D, 3D…4D? Which ultrasound

Choices, choices!  I had 2D and several 3D ultrasounds during both my pregnancies as they were high-risk.  I have a whole photo album full of cuteness!  Studies show that women [...]

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Kaitlin Olson and Rob McElhenney welcome son Axel Lee!

Kaitlin Olson and Rob McElhenney welcome son Axel Lee!

CONGRATULATIONS to Kaitlin Olson and Rob McElhenney on the birth of their son Axel Lee!  He is no doubt the most handsome boy on the block!  And with his parents’ [...]

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To tattoo or not to?

To tattoo or not to?

I want one, but I can’t commit…it needs to be done like Valerie’s – all or nothing! ❤ Sabina

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Obsessions of the week

Obsessions of the week

I (Sabina ) am in looove with the following beauties! This is probably my obsession for the rest of the year – I will not rest until they lie in [...]

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