Made for Moms

Finding your natural beauty

From the dispirited wife in the movie Juno to real-life mom, Jennifer Garner looks equally gorgeous on screen and off. As for her daily style, she prefers a more natural and sophisticated look. On a sunny day out to the beach with her 2-year-old daughter Violet, she dresses casually in a low-cut V-neck dress in a vivid coral color, with a silver wristwatch and a diamond pendant to emphasize her beautifully toned skin. Fashionably oversized shades help block the glare of the sun, as well as those pesky paparazzi! Below, find out how and where to copy her style right here in Beijing.

Donna Karan crystal studded sunglasses,Price TBD
B-2901, Soho New Town, 88 Jianguo Lu,
Chaoyang District
(8580 3288)
朝阳区建国路88号
Soho现代城B-2901

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A few Mother’s Day gift ideas

Mothers are always giving without asking much in return, so take advantage of Mother’s Day to say thank you! But forget the clichéd bouquet of flowers or box of chocolates – try giving something different this year to show her how much you really care. Here are some suggestions for the perfect gift to give the mom in your household.

For Expecting Moms

Pregnancy will make her legs tired and swollen, so soothe her skin with L’Occitane Cream Gel for Tired Legs to improve circulation and give a sensation of freshness and well-being. RMB 280. L’Occitane, Shin Kong Place

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Eight ways for moms to look good while staying comfortable

One of the biggest frustrations for many postpartum moms is the difficulty of fitting back into those evening dresses and high heels. Yes, not only does the figure get bigger, but the feet also tend to get puffier because of pregnancy, which means you might have to say goodbye to those stiletto heels for a while. You can’t chase your toddler around the playground with high heels anyway! So go with these comfortable flats, available in chic styles to keep your look up-to-date. 

These silver ballerina plastic flats can be worn out to a night on the town or on a rainy day. RMB 199. Zara, south building of The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区光华路9号世贸天阶南楼

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Baby-friendly cosmetics for new moms and moms-to-be

Most women like to look their best, and new moms or moms-to-be are no exception! But pregnancy – which brings an expanding figure, stretch marks, and even blotchy skin or acne caused by hormone imbalance – can be tough on a woman’s confidence. What’s more, when it comes to using cosmetics and skin products, moms should be extra cautious, because many of these products contain chemicals that may be harmful to the baby. Here are a few beauty products that Song Yang, professional beauty stylist at Jimmy Studio, recommends as pregnancy- and nursing-mom friendly.

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