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Bump It Up: Transform Your Pregnancy into the Ultimate Style Statement [Paperback]

Amy Tara Koch
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

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Book Description

March 23, 2010
The key to pregnancy chic? Creativity. Effort. And a commitment to pushing the sartorial envelope even when you’d rather crawl back under the sheets with a box of doughnuts. But don’t let “thigh” anxiety drive you to sneakers and plus-size velour tracksuits. It’s time to turn nine months of potential frump into mega maternity moxie.

In this witty and accessible pregnancy primer to all four trimesters, career fashionista and mother of two Amy Tara Koch offers easy ways for moms-to-be to pop out of the preggo pits and pull together dozens of jaw-dropping maternity ensembles—without breaking the bank. This timeless style manifesto features sketches from today’s most popular fashion designers, including Nicole Miller, Diane von Furstenberg, Donna Karan, and Isaac Mizrahi, as well as tips and tricks from Koch and her “A-list”—a roster of fashion editors, beauty gurus, and celebrity stylists. Packed full of clever quizzes, skin care secrets, and a handy glossary of terms that every pregnant woman needs to know, Bump It Up will have you putting on the glitz throughout your pregnancy and beyond.

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"Bump It Up—when she is carrying a child.  It celebrates her body by embracing it with love, style, and comfort." —Donna Karan

"Why, oh, why wasn’t Bump It Up around when I was pregnant?  It is zippy, humorous, and filled with practical tips that any woman can relate to.  It is the ultimate preggo style bible!" —Kate Spade

"Turn your pregnancy into a fashion Mardi Gras. Amy Tara Koch’s witty yet brilliantly realistic approach to pregnancy dressing is refreshing and spot-on." —Simon Doonan, creative director, Barneys New York

"Kick up your kitten heels and listen to my friend Amy Koch. Her fashion-forward pregnancy style tips are like getting a master’s degree in maternity."—Steven "Cojo" Cojocaru, fashion correspondent, Entertainment Tonight


About the Author

Amy Tara Koch is a Chicago-based freelance journalist and trend aficionado.  She contributes to Town & Country, The New York Times,  American Way, INC, Travel + Leisure, Daily Candy, The Huffington Post, and Child.  Koch has also served as style columnist for The Chicago Tribune, fashion and beauty editor for iVillage, and host for THE INC LIFE, an online trend program for INC magazine.  Koch is also the trend reporter for NBC (WMAQ-TV) and a style expert for Vogue and USA Today.

In addition to her media presence, Koch is a speaker and consultant whose clients include Macy’s, P&G, Unilever, Frederic Fekkai, Starbucks, Foote, Cone & Belding, and the McDonald’s Corporation.  

Koch has also held posts at Paper, Mademoiselle, and BCBG Max Azria and has handled celebrity relations, events and fashion marketing for luxury brands such as Allure, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bottega Veneta, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, and Sony.

Koch lives in Chicago with her husband, Peter Gottlieb, and their daughters, Isabella and Brette.
 

Product Details

  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Ballantine Books; 1 edition (March 23, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0345514475
  • ISBN-13: 978-0345514479
  • Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 0.6 x 9.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #74,933 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Amy's writing style is fun and easy to read. helenitza  |  14 reviewers made a similar statement
This book also makes a great gift for a newly pregnant friend. Tina Stoken  |  6 reviewers made a similar statement
A women should feel great during her pregnancy. KellyNi  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST-HAVE during pregnancy! August 9, 2010
By S-Clis
Format:Paperback
I love, love, LOVE this book! I am 7 months pregnant, and so many of the books I read are dry, daunting and just plain dreadful! Bump it Up is quite the opposite. It is filled not only with useful information but with fun fashion ideas and wit, as well! I have successfully avoided the "pregnancy frump" trap that so many others fall into because of the tips and tricks in this book...and for a fraction of the price! This would make a great gift when you first find out a friend/family member is pregnant - they will love it!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Stylish and funny March 23, 2010
Format:Paperback
This is a must-have for the mom-to-be. There are tons of useful tips, like the must-have basics, plus it gives you advice on how to shop in your own closet (which is great if you're on a budget, like I was!). Repurposing older stuff was huge for me. (Forgive the pun.) Amy's writing style is fun and easy to read. I'd recommend this as a shower gift, especially for the first-time Mom. Great book!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Amusing,helpful - not for weight-sensitive March 4, 2012
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Be careful if you feel sensitive about your weight normally - this book may not be the best choice. Includes comments that certain people cannot wear a style...An example of this is on page 110: "Ballet flats are too delicate for woman with chunky legs". If you feel lost for how to adjust your wardrobe for pregnancy and still wear "normal" stuff, this book could provide advice for 'yes, you should wear that', or 'no, you should not wear that' (as if from your sister or friend). However, if you usually buy a-line, empire waist, jackets, and big accessories to disguise your 'problem' areas before you're pregnant - this won't be anything new. I think the author is a little crazy to suggest on page 151, a brazilian wax as part of her grooming checklist for before delivery - but I think she is just using humor to drive home the point that women need to find time for themselves during pregnancy. All in all, I like the book - just make sure you don't give this as a gift unless you know how the recipient will react to comments like those on page 110.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars I like it
I like this book 'cause is a good guide to shop for pregnancy clothes and look great, but it would be nice if it
had more pictures of style examples.
Published 2 months ago by Dolores
2.0 out of 5 stars Wife Didn't Like
I personally didn't read this but I ordered it for my wife as soon as she got pregnant. It was returned almost immediately since it made her feel bad about being pregnant.
Published 5 months ago by obstar
3.0 out of 5 stars decent advice
I have mixed feelings about the book: I liked the guidelines and the sketches, and would have liked more of these. Read more
Published 5 months ago by wordings
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
I bought this book when I was 6 months pregnant, I wish I had it in hands since my first month. Great book! Funny and have great tips for you during the whole pregnancy time. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Cristine
4.0 out of 5 stars amusing but definitely geared towards the city gal
This is a very humorous and quick read that I found enjoyable - as for the fashion advice, I found it definitely geared towards city dwellers. Read more
Published 7 months ago by A. Leen
1.0 out of 5 stars this book is unreadable in black/white kindle
i cant even read this book in my kindle, the author should at least check it is readable before selling it! And it costs more than the print version!
Published 11 months ago by christine v
5.0 out of 5 stars Soooo Helpful
I have to preface this by saying that I've only read the first section (first trimester) of the book so far. But I'm really happy I purchased this... Read more
Published 16 months ago by GirlyGirl
5.0 out of 5 stars Determined to be a cute pregnant lady
I started shopping for maternity clothes a few weeks ago and I was distressed after seeing my options. Read more
Published 20 months ago by DisplacedCityGirl
5.0 out of 5 stars Bump It Up
All in all this was a vry good on the advice. Being a 1st time mom and loving fashion i was a little concerned about a maternity closet. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Chocolate Coma
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Funny
With all of the wordy, fact-ridden pregnancy books out there that I have been reading for information (and I'm sure every body else is, as well), this book was a nice refreshing... Read more
Published 20 months ago by FridayCrowne
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