Call All Moms-To-Be! Are You Ready to "Bump It Up"? Here's How to Win a Copy!

You might have heard, but there's a baby boom going on in the Lancôme P.R. department. Vanessa recently gave birth to beautiful Axel, who regular readers of TLB met the other week. Then Erin is due this summer. So what to wear while you're pregnant has been a popular topic. It wasn't a surprise when Vanessa suggested doing some events to celebrate "Bump It Up," the fun new pregnancy style manual by fashion journalist Amy Tara Koch.

Later this month, we'll be hosting three special events at our boutiques with Amy. (Locations and dates below.) In addition to receiving expert pregnancy style tips, clients will work with a Lancôme beauty expert on the hottest products to update their beauty regimen. A copy of "Bump It Up" is free with any $75 purchase. Make sure to call and book an appointment as space is limited.

As our treat for our mom-to-be readers, let's give away one copy of "Bump It Up" plus one of Amy's favorite Lancôme products, Star Bronzer (above), which she says is a must for brightening your complexion when you're feeling blah. Just leave a comment saying hi or sharing some of your pregnancy fashion, health or beauty advice. Please post by Sunday night and we'll pick one post at random.

As a blog bonus, I asked Vanessa and Erin for some maternity fashion advice since it's very fresh in their minds:

Vanessa: "I opted out of the maternity garb for everyday basics from Uniqlo and bought cute pieces and dresses (a MUST!!) one size bigger than normal. If I absolutely needed anything for my growing belly, I hit up Top Shop's maternity line. Also, I slathered Bio-Oil all over every day and was able to dodge the dreaded stretch marks. It's a miracle product for mamas-to-be."

Erin: "If you're pregnant in the warmer months, baby doll dresses are comfy and cute. You can pick them up at most regular stores, but J. Crew has great options. Check out their recent catalog - they even had a pregnant woman on the cover. P.S. They need to do a maternity line! Also, invest in a great pair of maternity jeans. I was surprised to find out that the 'under belly' style is much more comfortable than the 'over belly' style. My fave is the J Brand skinnies."

April 13th / 5 PM – 7 PM
Lancôme | The Boutique
Upper West Side
212-362-4858

April 14th / 5 PM – 7 PM
Lancôme | The Boutique
The Mall at Short Hills
973-258-0790

April 28th / 5 PM – 7 PM
Lancôme | The Boutique
Northpark Dallas
214-750-9364

More From Paris! And a French Skincare Giveaway!

Faubourg-St. Honoré
Originally uploaded by Adam Chin

Hi, everyone. Day Three in Paris. I went to the Lancome boutique this afternoon on Faubourg St. Honore for the Genifique facial, which was really amazing. I never walk around without makeup if I can avoid it (insecure quirk of mine), but my skin looked and felt so glowy, I couldn't bear to put makeup on afterwards. The esthetician used Galatee Confort cleanser, Secret de Vie cleanser, Tonique Douceur cleanser, Exfoliance Clarte scrub, Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate, Genifique Eye Cream and Genifique Day Cream (which isn't available in the U.S., so I bought one to try at home!). The facial included some ultrasound, lots of massage and some steam. It took an hour and a half total. I haven't had a facial in years, so this was a nice treat. Not to mention insanely relaxing. I think I might have fallen asleep for a little while. Speaking of sleep, it's way past my bedtime. More Paris talk tomorrow.

Let's give away all the products I mentioned above (except the Genifique day cream-sorry!). Just post your must-have skincare product and we'll pick one post at random. Please post by Wednesday night. Talk to you soon!

Falcon Heene? 30 Rock Premiere? Nina Garcia? (Read On to Win Nina's New Book & More!)

What do these things have in common? Um, nothing, except they're on my mind. Work was so busy I missed Falcon's adventure as it unfolded. Then I rushed home to see the 30 Rock premiere so I'm blogging from my couch. (Boyfriend's making homemade fried chicken!) And we have Nina Garcia news!

Nina, as you all know, is the fab Marie Claire editor and Project Runway judge. She has a new book called The Style Strategy: A Less is More Approach to Staying Chic and Shopping Smart. Lancome and Marie Claire are collaborating on a special series of events where you can snag a copy and maybe even meet Ms. Garcia in person.

Here are the deets:

Saks Fifth Avenue New York
Nov. 12th, 5 to 7 p.m.
212-940-2187
Nina will be on hand to talk fashion and beauty and sign copies of her book. I'll be there to M.C. We'll showcase some new superstar skincare products: Genifique eye, Genifique concentrate and Absolue Precious Cells. You'll get deluxe skincare samples, the latest Marie Claire and a copy of the book, which Nina will sign. The $75 reservation fee is redeemable in product. Call to reserve your space. I hope to see you there!

Lancome The Boutique, Short Hills, New Jersey
Oct. 28th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
973-258-0790
Lancome The Boutique, Brea Mall, Brea, California
Oct. 28th, Noon to 7 p.m.
714-671-0267
Come meet a Marie Claire stylist, get some fashion tips, learn about our new skincare and get a copy of Nina's book. The $75 res fee is redeemable in product.

Don't live near any of these locations? No worries. We're giving away a copy of Nina's book plus the skincare mentioned above. Let us know what question you would ask Nina and we'll pick one post at random. Please post by Sunday night. Good night and good luck!