Bump happy

There are some things that really uplift the spirit when with bump - especially towards the end when to be honest it becomes a little uncomfortable.

For that pregnancy feel good factor check out a few of my favourite things:

Using - Spiezia face cleanser. The effective and calming herb blend has kept my skin glowing with health.

Taking - Viridian Pregnancy complex - the blend with the most impressive and purest ingredients list. Its helped keep me energetic and prevented too many hormonal melt downs.

Indulging - Treating myself to a weekly gluten free polenta and almond cake at Melrose + Morgan in Primrose Hill - could be one of the best deli's in London http://www.meroseandmorgan.com/

Stretching my limbs - With the gorgeous Nadia Narain at triyoga - a great way to meet other new mums to be and to give you that feeling of inner calm and contentment http://www.triyoga.co.uk/

Wearing - The beautiful Tallulah & Hope poncho's throughout my entire pregnancy - the fabrics are gorgeous and the shapes very flattering. I am sure they are going to be in my wardrobe post baby too http://www.tallulahandhope.com/

Both Spiezia and Viridian supplements available from the glowgetter store.

Image Tallulah & Hope poncho.

Yoga + Music = Wanderlust

If you are a serious yogi then you must check into The Standard Hotel in Miami for a brilliant line up of Yoga and music at the Wanderlust festival which runs from March 17th - 20th. Expect an amazing line up of teachers including the likes of Elena Brower and Vira Yoga Schuyler Grant of the Kula Yoga project. All this alongside some of the best musicians of Kirtan, world and electronic music.

While there you can also get to indulge in some of The Standards holistic therapies whether it a bit of acupuncture or kicking back in one of their chinese herbal baths. And if foods your thing, expect a healthy Mediterranean menu available poolside. Only wish we had the weather for such things over here.

Tickets available from www.wanderlustfestival.com

Uplifting prints

With the rush to get the babies nursery sorted I have come across these gorgeous prints by artist Frea Buckler. Luckily I have managed to snap up the 'Elephants on parade' print and also some of the smaller prints including this gorgeous one of blue giraffes. Her uplifting range of prints will brighten up any nursery and hopefully inspire baby Astrid to love animals.

To find out more about Frea's visit www.freabuckler.com.

To buy visit http://www.printroomlondon.com/.

Stretch mark free tummy

Since bump I have been smothering my tummy with a range of anti stretch mark oils, creams, balms and lotions. So far so good - I'm 8 months pregnant and none have appeared yet. The ones that stand out against the crowd are The Organic Pharmacy's Mother to be stretch mark oil - smells divine and is easily absorbed. The combination of rose hip, marigold, neroli and lavender works to deeply nourish while the essentials oils calm the mind.

Mama Mio's award winning Tummy Rub Stretch Mark butter has a nice consistency and melts in easily, leaving the stomach feeling hydrated and comfortable. It also seemed to help with the itching of the area which often happens as the stomach stretches and grows. Its packed with healing and nourishing Omega oils but the pungent smell put me off using it regularly.

My personal favourite is Spiezia's Restorative Balm - the smell is heavenly, the texture creamy and thick and the ingredients list impressive and as natural as it gets. The powerful combination of coconut oil, nettle and rosehip means it is super hydrating and repairing. The downside? It takes a while to sink in as its so rich so best used in the evenings post bath.

Sticking to The Organic Pharmacy's oil in the mornings and Spezia's Restorative balm in the evening as an indulgent treat.

The Organic Pharmacy available from http://www.theorganicpharmacy.com/

Spiezia available from www.glowgetter.co.uk

Red Magazine expert panel

Red Magazine have just launched their new expert panel, now live on their website. During the year a range of women in fashion, beauty and business will be sharing their advice and knowedge. I feel truely honoured to be asked to be one of their wellbeing experts. I'm in good company with other experts including award winning health and beauty writer Alice Hart- Davis, travel writer Lisa Johnson and legendary Vogue beauty editor and founder of This Works, Kathy Philips.

Check out the range of expert tips in 2011 to keep you healthier and happier http://www.redonline.co.uk/

Yoga with bump

If you're pregnant and want to continue your yoga practice ( without falling asleep) Nadia Narain's classes at triyoga are exceptional. You can to move seamlessly into various yoga poses which are safe for baby and you, meet other mums-to-be and sing a song to your baby at the end of class. This might all sound a little New Age, well at least the singing bit, but you will feel amazing afterwards. At the end of her class I always feel calmer and more connected to my baby - no wonder Gwyneth Paltrow is such a fan.

For more information visit www.nadianarain.com

Shanti Sunday's = A happier yoga practice

Tired of dull yoga accessories? Shanti Sunday's puts the fun back into yoga. This brand new line of yoga props, created by yogi and designer Tracey Ellis stands out against all the boring purple yoga stuff. My favourite item is this super soft cotton bolster - with a cute flower print and comfy buckwheat filling. My shavasana's are instantly more satisfying. Fabrics are organic and each piece has been lovingly crafted by one of her small team of sewers.

Snap one up for Christmas for your yoga loving friend.

Available from glowgetter from December 2010