Pregnancy support, belly and soul

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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 pregnancy during the most precious time of your life.

After discovering a void in the market, we set out to design a product to improve the incredible  life changing experience of pregnancy. By fusing fashion with highly technical construction, patent-pending BLANQI BodyStylers give chic confidence and comfort during pregnancy. Either worn alone or under clothes, the garments, made of moisture wicking and seamless microfiber for an invisible fit and feel, are unlike any other product, and enhance the experience by:

  • Providing endless bra choices and wardrobe flexibility
  • Indulging delicate cushioning with soft and wide double-strength straps
  • Alleviating baby weight with built in belly support
  • Distributing pregnancy pounds and reducing stress with ingenious x-shaped back panel that anchors and lifts.
  • Allowing the belly to grow without restriction
  • Minimizing and smoothing perceived imperfections while shaping back, sides, torso, and hips
  • Extending the use of maternity and non-maternity wardrobe

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

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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 be honest, I had a HUGE belly!! – Not a day went by without having to hear “awww, you’re having twins!” Though only one in the oven, the weight of my belly might have rivaled that of a twin belly, and I can’t even begin to tell you have badly I needed support.  It was very heavy!   I researched and tried everything out there from belly bands to maternity support belts, but nothing did the trick.   As we grow throughout our pregnancies,  strain is placed on the back, the abdominal muscles, the bladder and the pelvic floor.   Uncomfortable weight gain and carrying that very heavy belly  definitely puts a damper on it.  In comes the BLANQI bodystyler!   It’s that extra hand, that extra support to help you carry your baby bump around.  The bodystyler is revolutionary in that it lifts and provides that much-needed support, eases pain and discomfort, decreases pressure on the pelvic floor, and reduces back and abdominal pain, all the while fashionably comfortable.  When you take it off, your belly literally drops – it’s pretty amazing!  I will post shortly how the bodystyler supports your baby bump.  This is me, Sabina, at 32 weeks, looking VERY pregnant!!! :)

❤ Sabina

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

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

Pregnant NINA GARCIA loves her BLANQI!

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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 Out – she is absolutely lovely!  So sweet and kind, and a pregnancy glow like no other!  She is a gorgeous mama and mama-to-be who makes pregnancy oh-so-fashionable.  We wish her all the very best!

She sent us the handwritten note below – hope our bodystyler makes her pregnancy a little easier ;)

BLANQI featured in Pregnancy and Newborn Magazine

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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.”

We gifted Heidi Klum & Nina Garcia!

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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 pregnant, but we thought that she, having experienced multiple pregnancies, would appreciate it nonetheless :)
Nina Garcia is the Fashion director at Marie Claire magazine and is also a judge on Project Runway, and she IS pregnant! Yeay Nina! I met her outside the Pea in the Pod Fashion’s Night Out event in New York, and she was absolutely lovely! So sweet, and so beautiful! She is teeny with a tiny bump! We wish Nina all the very best and hope that our bodystyler will help make the remaining months of her pregnancy a little more comfortable ;)

Sabina gifting Heidi

A glowing Nina :)

Fashion Week . Part 1

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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, slept, and breathed Fashion Week.  It was go, go, go the whole time!

We started our trip by  attending the Pea in the Pod event hosted by Heidi Klum (amazing to sell our BLANQI BodyStyler in the same store as her.) She just launched her fall line, and showcased it along with a “history of maternity clothes” exhibit. Lots of yummy food and drinks.  Loved it!

❤ Sabina

2D, 3D…4D?  Which ultrasound

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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 who get these ultrasounds develop a stronger pre-birth bonding, and are more likely to take care of themselves and their unborn baby.

So what’s the difference?  2D is flat, 3D is round, and 4D moves…kind of…so, for a more scientific explanation :) , read this article:

ULTRASOUNDS

Here is a photo of Valerie’s 3D ultrasound – pretty amazing!!

❤ Sabina

Kaitlin Olson and Rob McElhenney welcome son Axel Lee!

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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’ genes, no doubt the greatest comedian-to-be!!  Congratulations again – we wish you all the best!

❤ Sabina  XOXO Valerie

Obsessions of the week

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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 my hands!

ALEXANDER WANG Devon Open Toe Bootie

buy at shopbop.com

FILIPPA K Jacket and Sweater

check for nearest retailer

MAYFOURTEENTH Sunglasses

mayfourteenth.com

❤ Sabina


Pregnant Angel

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Pregnant Angel

Doutzen Kroes is the next Victorias Secret Angel growing a perfect little baby belly!

These girls are scorned for being too skinny, setting unrealistic standards, and increasing the pressure on “regular” pregnant women to look the same.  In their defense, however, it is their job to look good.  They, if anyone, are under insane pressure to be “perfect.”  It’s probably not fair to be angry with them :(

On a lighter note, I wish Doutzen an amazing pregnancy and that she enjoys every second of it!

Doutzen’s wearing the Very Sexy Push-up Wireless bra ( perfect for a little pregnancy va-va-voom ;) )

Victorias Secret Very Sexy

❤ Sabina

Get it while you can!

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Get it while you can!

I’m in love with this jacket/vest by Seventy Two Changes.  Wear it layered or separate.  Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.  Just add a bodystyler ;)  Available on NORDSTROM.com (anniversary sale – get it now!)

Click to buy

Obsessions of the week – All Saints kids’ boots, Polarn o Pyret, and Tea Collection

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Obsessions of the week – All Saints kids’ boots, Polarn o Pyret, and Tea Collection

I HAVE to have these for Kai.  I know they’re a splurge, but I am completely in love.  Pair them with some rolled up cargos and a plaid button up.  Cute!

All Saints – click to buy

AND, if I was pregnant, I would pick up one of these ( maybe I will for Valerie )  Polarn o Pyret sripe tunic.  Just add our BLANQI bodystyler to shape that little bump, and you are one sexy mama ;)

Polarn o Pyret – click to buy

This beautiful dress by Tea Collection.  So cute with some leggings ;)

Tea Collection – click to buy


Scott and Jaclyn Stapp welcome baby boy!

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Scott and Jaclyn Stapp welcome baby boy!

Congratulations to Scott and Jaclyn on their new addition!  Judging from genes, we are sure he will be one handsome gentleman ;) We wish you all the best!

❤ Sabina  xoxo Valerie

Dr. Greene.com BLANQI product review

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Dr. Greene.com BLANQI product review

Check out the product review of our BLANQI bodystyler on drgreene.com!  We met Dr. Greene in Los Angeles when attending the fashion show at the Pregnancy Awareness Month event.  He is absolutely lovely!

http://www.drgreene.com/parentpicks/2010/07/08/blanqi-maternity-under-bust-bodystyler-shaping-tank

Dr. Greene is one of the leading experts in pediatrics and organic living.  We love  his book “Feeding Baby Green”, which gives you all the tricks and know-how on feeding your baby the best and most nutritious food and teaching your children to enjoy it.  Dr. Greene teaches at Stanford University School of Medicine.

❤ Sabina     xoxo Valerie

We are on CNN’s ireport ;)

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We are on CNN’s ireport ;)

Ok, this is our first home video, so don’t hold it against us!   We are working on our tv presence and hope to improve with each embarrassing attempt ;)  and yes, we had a very obvious cheat-sheet!

click link below

DOC-456284

Gift for Georgina Chapman

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Gift for Georgina Chapman

Just sent a sample for Georgina Chapman – she is absolutely gorgeous, and we cannot wait to see her dress that baby bump of hers in Marchesa- she is undoubtedly the most fashionable mama-to-be!

Jacqui

A couple of more shots of our model Jacqui Maxwell –  she is wearing the black, long, sized large bodystyler, with Valerie’s husband’s jeans – add some flip flops and it is pretty much what I lived in when I was pregnant (with my husband’s jeans, of course ;) )

♥ Sabina

BLANQI available on barenecessities.com!

Yeay!  You can now buy a BLANQI maternity shaper on barenecessities.com, the most incredible intimate retail giant online!  They have a huge selection of maternity intimates, and we are so proud and excited to be a part of it  :)

Click on the link to take a peek!

Blanqi-Wear-Your-Own-Bra-Shaping-Maternity-Tank-Top_product_Blanqi101P_,search,.htm

BLANQI on CBS news

Our first ever news coverage!  Thank you so much Kim (Kim Fettig, CBS Atlanta anchor) for your kindness and support!

Click to watch :)

watch?v=WzRRXQ1UzYY

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CBS Atlanta tonight at 11:00!

Our interview with Kim Fettig of CBS airing tonight!  I don’t know if we are more excited or scared…scared, I think!!  We haven’t seen it, and based on the madness that went on prior to filming, I am guessing that we probably don’t look too cool! :)  Tune in and let us know what you think!

BLANQI available in Bel Bambini!

We are super excited to announce that BLANQI is officially available in Bel Bambini in Beverly Hills!

It is an AMAZING boutique, with the most beautiful baby clothes and products.  Not only do we think so, but so do the following celebrities:

Halle Berry

Jessica Alba

Christina Aguilera

Hank Baskett and Kendra Wilkinson

Rebecca Gayheart

Kourtney Kardashian

and Salma Hayek, Britney Spears, Sheryl Crow, Tori Spelling, Kimora Lee, and many more.  Yeay!!!!!

Heidi Klum at A Pea in the Pod where BLANQI can be found!!

Heidi Klum launched her new collection at the Pea in the Pod collection store in Beverly Hills.  Our BLANQI bodystyler hangs a few feet away…we are in good company ;)

Jacqui Maxwell, looking gorgeous in her bodystyler!

Jacqui Maxwell, model and actress, has starred in movies like The Dukes of Hazzard, and tv shows such as 24, CSI, Gilmore Girls, and Charmed.  We had the pleasure of working with her at the Expecting Models fashion show in L.A., where she modeled our BLANQI bodystyler.  She is super sweet, and looked amazing on the runway.  These are some snapshots that I took of her outside of the tent – no special lighting, no retouching…natural beauty :) .  Thank you so much Jacqui!  It is lovely to have met you!

Jacqui is wearing the long, pale nude, size large bodystyler.  We paired it with denim leggings and L.A.M.B. wedge sandals.

This shot from the back shows the x-shape that wraps around the front underneath the belly and supports the baby bump!

What is she wearing?

We’ve decided to document Valerie’s pregnancy style journey :) and so will post weekly updates – what she was wearing that day, and how to combine it with our bodystyler.

Today she was wearing a long, pale nude,  size small  bodystyler, with a cropped wrap and sweatpants.  Super cute! :)

Who says you can’t wear horizontal stripes?

Horizontal stripes are generally not the most flattering look, but I think that Valerie looks adorable in hers :)

Kelly Preston and John Travolta expecting

Kelly Preston, 47, is expecting a baby with John Travolta.  Wonderful news :) after such a tragic loss of their son Jett :(

Closed blinds at Opening Ceremony

Great mirrored blinds at Opening Ceremony in L.A.

Valerie and Sabina

OUR FIRST EDITORIAL! American Baby magazine features our maternity shaper

We are beyond excited to announce that BLANQI and our bodystyler will be featured in the June issue of American Baby that comes out around May 25th.!  Look for us in the crib notes column, written by senior lifestyle editor Jessica Hartshorn :) :)

For those of you unfamiliar with American Baby, it is “the leading resource for the expecting woman and the new mom. It’s the first place she turns for information about her baby and herself on her incredible journey through motherhood” ( courtesy American Baby ).  It has a 2,000,000 monthly circulation.  It is the first magazine you receive when pregnant ( in the “welcome to pregnancy” diaper bag provided by the OBGYN ) and the magazine in every OBGYN and pediatric office in the U.S.  Yeay!


“Keep the preggo away from the cupcakes!” and other randoms from the W





Professional volleyball player Kerri Walsh

We met Kerri Walsh at the Bump it Up event at the W hotel in Beverly Hills.  She is super cute, and super tall!  (I could only wish! )  We gave her a sample of our bodystyler, and are looking forward to some feedback – keep posted…

Valerie, Kerri Walsh, and Sabina

Kaitlin Olson on People magazine’s baby blog (and another shot of Valerie gifting her at the event :) :) You’re the best!

Super thrilled to have given her a Bodystyler – hoping she loves it!

Valerie gifts a BLANQI bodystyler to Kaitlin Olson of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”

So we couldn’t possibly leave the PAM event without giving a bodystyler to the very pregnant and beautiful Kaitlin Olson.  Valerie charmed and impressed, and we hope she loves it as much as we do!!

PAM event and our first ever green carpet! BLANQI bodystylers, Kaitlin Olson, Ricki Lake, Jaclyn Stapp, Liza from expecting models…

Kaitlin Olson and Rob McElhenney from Always Sunny in Philadelphia - they are having a boy!

Valerie, Jaclyn Stapp (wife of Scott Stapp), Liza from Expecting Models, Sabina

Ricki Lake looking beautiful

Funny! :) Valerie, Jaclyn Stapp, Liza, Sabina

Valerie and Sabina