The Prettiest Nursing Bras

A Special Treat For Moms-To-Be!

Scarlet Lingerie Boutique has a special offer for our very special readers. 

During the first week of July they will be offering 20% off on maternity bras, exclusively to Calliope + Clio subscribers!

Thank you, Scarlet xo

These must be the prettiest nursing bras with all the functional features and comfort of the best maternity lines.

Heidi Klum Elodie Maternity Bra

Walking into Scarlet Lingerie Boutique feels something like walking into a candy store. All the colours of the rainbow coming together harmoniously on the walls and tables. A closer look reveals delicate lace, sumptuous silk and tantalizing tulle. A closer look still, and you will find covetable labels: Implicite, Mimi Holliday and Heidi Klum Intimates (formerly Elle Macpherson Intimates), to name a few.

While Scarlet Lingerie specializes in fashion intimates, the boutique makes provision for their du-jour clientele en route to motherhood, in their own very fashionable way. Their limited selection of nursing bras are both fashion-forward and functional. I was fortunate enough to try to two of the prettiest!

Shown (above) in the sweetest Liberty print, the Elodie Maternity Bra in the silkiest cotton lycra fabric is like feathers against your skin. Functional features: full support slings, single-handed drop down cups and six hook and eye closures make this a fabulous find for any nursing mom.

Read more about what to look for in maternity intimates here.

Heidi Klum Madeline Maternity Bra.
Three piece lace cup with side sling and six hook and eye closures.

Single-handed dropdown cup with lace A frame construction for easy and comfortable nursing.

Must Have Pieces In Trimester Two À La Hazel & Jools

It's all about comfort, stretch and longevity in the second trimester (Read about First Trimester Basics here). My wardrobe needs to keep up with my rapidly evolving shape and it's time to invest in those key pieces that will carry me through my pregnancy and hopefully into nursing. I turned to lifestyle women's wear and maternity specialist, Hazel & Jools, to set me up.

A Vancouver staple for over 30 years, Hazel & Jools has built their business around comfort, function and fashion that is made to last. Their in-house line is all about thoughtful production, designed by owner, Susan Heyes, and manufactured in Vancouver with the finest fabrics sourced from local suppliers. In her business, Susan is laser-focused on offering an exceptional quality product with best in-class, personal service.

Entrepreneur, Maternity Specialist and all-round Mom-spiration,
Susan Heyes.

Susan and I had a lovely coffee-chat before my whirlwind fitting. Here's a little bit more about her:

Muse? 

My daughter (Julia of 'Hazel and Jools').

Facebook or Instagram? 

instagram

What items can be found on you at all times?

Gold heart ring I had made when Julia was born.

What word makes you cringe? 

Frumpy.

Advice to young women?

Take the risk of failure, or success and try something. Take your idea and go for it. If you don't succeed you will have learned a lot in the process. That is not failure.

And here are some of my fab finds from Hazel and Jools, perfect for your second trimester and beyond:

Hazel & Jools Swing Tank.

Stripes are always a good idea this time of year! Hazel & Jools tanks, designed in-house and manufactured in Vancouver are designed to complement your new curves. Not forgetting function, the neckline is built for easy pull-down nursing after baby arrives. Hazel & Jools is also your go-to destination for designer maternity denim in Vancouver. Their selection includes popular brands like Citizens of Humanity, Paige and Noppies.

Au Fait Mama Nurture T-Shirt.
Hazel & Jools Lavish Bamboo Leggings.

Eager to hop on a jet while you still can? For most of us, trimester two is the perfect time for a vacay.
A star among the many local labels carried at Hazel & Jools, Au Fait Mama specializes in breastfeeding apparel. The soft bamboo jersey, of the Nurture T-shirt (shown above) stretches with your bump and the pull-down neckline makes for the simplest and most discrete nursing top.
'Lavish' is not an overstatement when describing Hazel & Jools made in-house leggings. The luxurious fabric is so comfy, you'll forget that you're not in your pj's.

Finally, (and most importantly) let's not forget the underpinnings!

Hazel and Jools Lavish Bamboo Shorts.

The absolute softest & breathable shorty, from the Lavish Bamboo collection. Worn over or under bump; a must-have beneath your summer dresses. Our only complaint is that it isn't made in nude and white (yet!).

Cake Lingerie Croissant Smoothing Seamfree Flexi-wire Nursing Bra.

Such great shape and control with this bra. Purposeful design is evident in every beautiful detail of this bra. It will become your go-to t-shirt bra. 

Read more about What To Look For In Maternity Intimates here.