Happy Friday Bombers and Bombshells!
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of chatting with songstress and reality starlet Tamar Braxton about all things fashion.
As you all are well aware, the mommy-to-be has been generously lauded of late, not just for her hit songs (Love & War, anyone?), but also for her maternity style.
Of course I had to ask her about her favorite brands, how she keeps it cute, and how she’s preparing for her bundle of joy.
Well, no surprises here, Tamar loves Alexander McQueen! She divulged, “ I call it Maternity McQueen. I turned it into my own maternity line. It’s the only thing that really fits, and really fits comfortably–and you’re still stylish at the same time.”
She continues, ” I like to accentuate my curves. It took me a long time to get comfortable with the new curves I had. It’s good to accentuate it, because when you try to hide it…it’s not cute.”
She said, “I love oversized camisoles. I put a shirt on top, so my stomach is not completely tight. For all the moms to be, I would say, ‘stay away from the Moomoo stuff.'”
As we know Tamar likes her heels! Is she still rocking with her Christian Louboutin pumps? She laughed, “After my 6th month, my Louboutins went out the window. I had to put them on the shelf, and I had to have a little talk with them, and say, “I love you , I still want to wear you, but my pain does not allow me to….”
She offers, “… But I’ve found comfort in wedges. And the wedges with the cork have been the most comfortable to me. I hate flats [because] I think flats make my feet grow. I already started out with fat feet and I can’t let them get too much bigger. The wedges with the cork heel have been a lifesaver.”
When you’re pregnant at the same time as other celebs, of course it’s easy for people to draw comparisons. I had to ask Tamar how she felt about Kim Kardashian’s maternity choices, and the criticism Kim has received for some of her ensembles.
She said, “I feel bad for Kim because it’s really hard to be comfortable with the weight gain, especially [if you’re] someone who works out all the time and actually cares about [your body]. [It’s not easy] when you’re trying to find out who you are [as a pregnant woman].”
“… At first, I was wearing clothes that were too small for me, and I was in straight denial. You have to have good people around you who are gonna keep it real, keep it honest with you, and be like, ‘Girl, you’re not a size 4, you’re not a 6, you’re not an 8, you’re a 10. So we gone get you some clothes that are gonna fit you.’ Now, she’s starting to look much better because she’s started to accept this new body. But, it’s really hard.”
Indeed. But back to her baby! How is she preparing? She said, “Everybody thinks that I’ve been the person who’s been buying clothes. It’s Vincent Herbert. He is so excited. The baby already has Baby Dior, Burberry, Versace, and all these things I’d never put my kid in, cuz I’m thinking Baby GAP, and he’s looking at me like I’m crazy.”
So cute!
Well, congrats to Tamar & Vince, and be sure to tune in to the 2nd season of their eponymous show, which will chronicle their time prepping for the baby, and all the fun surrounding childbirth.
What do you think of Tamar’s take on maternity style?
*Just for fun, check out Tamar’s new single, The One:
What do you think?
Great article Claire! Love Tamar’s maternity style and I’m glad you got her to speak on it. And she was very honest and appropriate with her response about the Kim K comparisons. Love it!
Great Article! I love me some Tamar! And the comment about the Baby Gap made me chuckle I totally agree with her.
She looks great! And she sparked something with “Maternity McQueen”… she could be a spokesperson for that maternity line. #copyrightitTaeTae lol
The black dress everything is sticking out, he belly button and her nips. I cant with pregnant women in clinging clothes. It looks ridiculous.
Yaaaaaaass!!!!!! Work Tamar! Love her and DiAndre Tristan, saw him in BCBG in ATL Memorial Day Weekend..#CelineBag and DiAndre in all his glory! I was too excited!
Idc what anyone says I love Tamar. She is wearing her pregancy so well.
Love this article. I agree with her and not wanting to put your baby in designer clothing, they spit up on everything, and you have to wash their clothing several times in a week. Baby Gap is the way to go, l like that she is real.
her look just did a 360 improvement with the haircolor change alone!
that ashy, dry blonde does not suit. everything about this look is hot.
congrats, finally! ;-D
Tamar definately knows how to dress her pregnant curves. I’m assuming people in Kim’s camp are not directing her on how to dress her pregnant curves.
Love the article Claire! And pregancy is looking really good on Tamar!
She looks adorable! Wishing her and Vince the best.
I’m not the biggest Kim K fan, but the comparisons of her to Tamar and even Kourtney are unfair. Tamar seems to be all belly, Kim done spreeeeeeeeeead. I’m sure it’s harder to dress when everything got bigger.
Congrats Tamar :)
I personally feel that every woman is different when they’re pregnant
You have to find clothes that work for YOU and YOUR body
Women are different when they get pregnant – some are all belly and others grow sideways and put on a lot of weight.
I remember some women saying that they stray away from maternity clothes because they’re ugly and just buy over sized clothes etc…
My fave pregnant lady was kourtney k – Dayumm she was fly :)
You people are soooooo freakin obsessed with kim,its pathetic.I dont even click on the DAILY kim posts anymore,but yet her name still pops up anyway damn.I dont even dislike the woman,im just tired of hearing about her all the time!!!
she looks great! i wish i had “maternity mcqueen”, but instead asos maternity has suited me just fine!
She looks lovely preggers
She looks lovely, wishing her and baby Herbert the best.
This was a great article. Tamar looks so fab while pregnant.
Wishing Well Tamar! I would have like to see Vincent Herbert in the video with her and the baby bump……………
She looks great, but she should steer clear of the white tube socks, especially with wedges. Very cute video!
Tamar is too FLY pregnant! : )
I have to agree, tamar is killing them with being a comfy and stylish pregnant and VINCE LOOKS SO HAPPY ALL THE TIME!
I love their love
She may have had to take time to get used to it, but she looks amazing!! She may not feel it, but the glow shows it! It’s almost time Tamar! Enjoy the ride! Your bundle of joy will be here before you know it. You look amazing!!
I like the song but I hate it when producers cannot write their own music and have to sample and copy.
I love Tamar’s maternity fashion and I don’t see anything wrong with her belly sticking out, she’s pregnant so that’s to be expected. I do agree that the white tube socks with wedges are a bit much, but us women do what we can.
The Braxtons show is funny, I love how the sisters and mom interacts. Makes me miss my sisters….
Tamar is looking beautiful pregnant,loooove the Braxtons TV show,and love how mom Evelyn is with her girls!!! BBLESSED
She looks amazing and i love the glow on her skin
Tamar has been fabulous throughout this entire pregnancy. Love it! Great work, Claire! :)
I love me some Tamar you are the best girl keep it coming.
Tamar looks good and has a great stylist. She looks and dress better preggo.
lol @ tamar with the subtle shade. tamar looks amazing. her belly is too cute.
I got two things…yay she switcched to dark hair and yay she did not turn into a whale like the other person above. At KK’s shower, lawd! That back end! It’s wide and all outside!
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Tamar was on point with all her maternity fashion except for those wedge sneakers with a tube sock and swollen legs looks terrible!