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

Amy Tara Koch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 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.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"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 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #152,439 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's helpful, August 20, 2010

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J. Vries "bookish_woman" (Cape Cod) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bump It Up: Transform Your Pregnancy into the Ultimate Style Statement (Paperback)

I am not one to be overly concerned with fashion. However, I did know that I did not want to be frump-o-rrific during my pregnancy so I ordered this book. It was very helpful - mostly in helping me analyze what made a pregnant look cure vs. ten-like. The cool thing is that I have been able to achieve a lot of teh styles and looks showcased in this book with accessories I already have. I thought this book was a good reminder that pregnancy can be a fun time to show off the bump - not just try and hide it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stylish and funny, March 23, 2010

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helenitza "helenitza" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bump It Up: Transform Your Pregnancy into the Ultimate Style Statement (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!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST-HAVE during pregnancy!, August 9, 2010

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This review is from: Bump It Up: Transform Your Pregnancy into the Ultimate Style Statement (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!