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London Fashion Week 2018 is not know for having breast pumps on it's catwalk but that all changed when model Valeria Garcia stepped onto it.

The mother-of-two took to the runway clad in the world's first wearable breast pump, underneath a black bra and trouser suit at the Marta Jakubowski fashion show.

The pump has been designed to be put inside the bra and enable women to express the milk silently and privately –  no matter where they are.

Valeria, who gave birth to youngest son Anton in June, wore a hi-tech pump which connects to a smartphone app.

It is fantastic that breastfeeding is being normalised in this way and that new mothers don't have to worry about being uncomfortable in public – it's an important step towards the future.

Valeria's statement is not the first of it's kind – model Mara Martin breastfed her five-month-old daughter on the runway while modelling Sports Illustrated swimwear earlier this year.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

These two pictures might be my favorite ones of last weekend! There is more than one message that we all can take from these. One being, I hope to normalize breastfeeding because it’s a natural thing women can do for their babies. I think women should be able to feed their babies how they want, when they want and where they want. End of discussion! Another message I hope comes out of this is that women need to be confident in themselves no matter what. There is no one shape, size, age, or ethnicity that defines beauty. We are all beautiful! Look at the final 16 girls that were chosen. All different. All beautiful. Thank you @si_swimsuit and @mj_day for celebrating that year after year. Lastly, never give up on your dreams and goals, even when it may seem like there are many barriers in front of you at times. You are stronger than you think! We can do it all! So my #wcw today is every woman out there!!!! WOMEN CRUSH WEDNESDAY! 1st: @quinn_willoughby 2nd: @theimagesniper #girlpower #siswimsearch #normalizebreastfeeding #bodypositivity

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“I hope to normalize breastfeeding because it’s a natural thing women can do for their babies,” Mara wrote. 

“I think women should be able to feed their babies how they want, when they want and where they want. End of discussion!”  

We say hear, hear!

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Kathryn Thomas is one busy woman, that's for sure.

The TV presenter might have only given birth to her adorable daughter Ellie six months ago but she is already back in work-mode – as well as mum-mode, of course.

The 39-year-old welcomed her first born in March this year with her fiance Padraig McLaughlin and was back to work filling in for Ray D'Arcy on his RTE Radio 1 show in August.

Kathryn has opened up about how things are going and the fact that Ellie is a fantastic baby. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Ellie lashin’ into mashed banana like a boss….. well not really….Most of it on the floor and the face. #bankholidayhappiness

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"I know how lucky we are because I have a couple of friends who's had really tough times with babies with colic or they don't sleep.  But so far she's really chilled out and doing everything she should be," she said.

Kathryn explained that because Ellie is sleeping 12 hours an night and because of this, she has been able to get back to work "a lot sooner than I thought I would". 

"I know that there are probably mothers out there who won't want to hear that, and I get that, but it's the truth.  I just know how lucky we are because I just know without sleep that things would change completely, but so far so good," she said.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Dreaming of blue skies……and maybe unicorns but most likely mashed banana #travelswithellie

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As well as enjoying time with her little one, Kathryn has landed a new role as the presenter of Ireland's Fittest Family, as previous presenter Mairead Ronan has recently given birth to her second baby. 

As well as keeping busy with her wellness bootcamp business, Pure Results Bootcamp, Kathryn is hosting a one day event, KT Fit Fix, about food and fitness on September 30 at The Pavillion, Leopardstown Racecourse.

It is each woman's decision regrading when she wants to go back to work after having a baby, and we wish Kathryn all the best with her jam-packed schedule and, of course, gorgeous baby Ellie. 

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Actress Aoibhin Garrihy certainly has a lot to smile about.

Yesterday, the 31-year-old celebrated the christening of her gorgeous baby daughter, Hanorah. 

The special event took place in County Clare and Aoibhin posted a snap to her Instagram of herself cradling the baby alongside her husband John Burke.

The pair decided to keep things local by having the ceremony in the church of Ss. Peter and Paul in Ennis town. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The most wonderful day for the most precious little girl #MyWorld #HanorahClareBurke

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In a cute twist, Aoibhin reused her wedding dress from when she tied the knot back in September 2016, for the Christening gown.

The couple also chose Aoibhin's sister Ailbhe as godmother and John's nephew Callum stood for his cousin as godfather.

Aoibhin said, "Ailbhe got the nod because Doireann is too busy with Podge and Rodge. She has to babysitting them for a few months so we said we would give her a break until baby number two.''

She continued, "Ailbhe just loves babies. When we were small, I loved Barbie and dressing them up in high heels and different outfits, Doireann loved animals and Sylvanian Families and Ailbhe was just obsessed with babies from the word go."

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The day she came home #twomonthstoday

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Aoibhin captioned the beautiful picture of the happy day, ''The most wonderful day for the most precious little girl #MyWorld #HanorahClareBurke.''

Her followers were quick to post their well wishes and sweet comments.

One said, ''Congrats on Hanorah's day. Lovely idea with wedding/christening dress. .. she will always have something of yours'' while another said, ''Congratulations, such a special celebration, beautiful photo.''

Huge congratulations to Aoibhin and John on their special day and beautiful baby girl!

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Earlier this summer, Justin Bieber officially went of the market when he confirmed his engagement to Hailey Baldwin.

The Baby singer fell head-over-heels for the model and felt he was ready to take the next step in his relationship.

“Hailey, I am soooo in love with everything about you! So committed to spending my life getting to know every single part of you loving you patiently and kindly”, he wrote.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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But have the two already tied the knot?!

Rumours started circling that the happy couple had made their marriage official during a trip to a New York City courthouse on Thursday.

Sources told People of the civil ceremony’s details, saying that the lovebirds were planning to a have a wedding celebration with loved ones later on.

However, the truth of these statements were questioned when Hailey commented on reports of the marriage.

“I understand where the speculation is coming from, but I’m not married yet!” she wrote on Twitter.

Perhaps, they were only asking questions in the courthouse…

Justin’s Canadian citizenship has also been a factor in the young couple’s wedding plans.

Reports of him applying for dual citizenship seem to confirm their marriage date is soon approaching, according to TMZ.

Are the two already thinking about their future kids’ citizenship status?

We will just have to wait and see if either one shares the big news of a wedding date, but for now, it appears Justin and Hailey are still enjoying their engagement.

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Jools Oliver has her hands full trying to balance minding her five children with her job in the clothing industry.

The loving mum co-designs Little Bird clothing line, drawing inspiration from her experience with her little ones.

Often sharing precious photos of her kids, Jools has always been open about motherhood.

She voices all the struggles and joys she encounters along the way.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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And today is one of those sweet celebrations that reminded the mum just how quickly her babies are growing up.

She penned a heartwarming note to her son Buddy on his eighth birthday.

“Buds you are eight. We are so proud of you. Kind, gentle, sensitive and just flipping cute,” the mum gushed.

“Almost forgiven for getting us up five times last night, asking us if it was time to get up!!!! May you always be this excited.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Jools could not help but boast about her boy and his sweet spirit, and her cheeky humour reminds us of the reality of parenthood.

She chooses to see it all in a positive light, however, and hopes for her son to remain this enthusiastic about life as he grows older.

Buddy has had the best time with his family this past summer, enjoying “tea walks through corn fields” and “precious times”.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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We are glad the Olivers were able to steal some much needed time away on the farm together.

Happy Birthday, Buddy! We wish the eight-year-old all the best and encourage him to shoot for the stars.

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Pink's son looks like her mini-me in photos from her world tour.

The mum has always tried to put family first, even during her hectic career schedule.

So she brought her family along with her: children seven-year-old Willow and one-year-old Jameson, and her husband Carey Hart.

The kids seem to love their exotic travels and are enjoying their time exploring the world with their parents.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

#tourlife

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Pink shared a sweet photo of little Jameson soaking up the sun on the beach. However, it was not the ocean view that pulled the boy’s attention.

Surrounded by golden sand, the one-year-old transfixes his gaze on a tiny beach native – a grey crawling crab.

The mum captured the precious moment and posted it on her Instagram saying, “I [love] my little hermit crab, who loves his little hermit crab”.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“So sweet! I love watching my littles discover the world,” commented one loving fan.

Pink and her family are lucky to have this treasured time together to make one-of-a-kind memories that will last the rest of their lives.

But the journey has not been all smiles, for the rockstar fell ill last month, forcing her to postpone one of her performances.

After paparazzi spun her story in a negative light, the mum spoke out.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“What they don’t show you in this picture is me drinking water and lying down while my friends try to entertain my 7 year old.”

“I’m doing my absolute best,” the What About Us singer explained.

Now, she appears to have recovered and is dedicating her time off stage to beach days with her little ones.

Hopefully, Pink will be able to steal more family moments like this away from the limelight. Meanwhile, her dedicated loved ones continue to show their support.

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We absolutely fan-girling over Ella + Mila’s New Love Nail Polish Collection! Finding ethical nail polish without any toxic chemicals can be hard enough, and finding different colours is a whole other story.

Ella + Mila’s gorgeous cruelty-free nail polish range has a variety of romantic, neutral shades and even has a versatile, vibrant red that suits all skin tones. Some of the gorgeous shades in the new range include:

– A Proposal: A romantic nude-peach shade

– Wild About You: Vivid, orange-toned red- free from carmine!

– Forever Mine: Pearly, pale pink

– Toss the Book: A neutral shade of mauve and beige

– ’Til Forever: Pink-undertone neutral shade of mocha brown

– You and Me: A warm but grey-toned shade of plum

As a brand that cares about where its products come from, Ella + Mila is also certified cruelty free by PETA, and is completely vegan. Their products are also totally free from toxic chemicals and ingredients which are commonly found in commercial nail care products, making Ella+Mila a ‘7-Free’ range. These seven ingredients won’t be found anywhere near Ella+Mila: toluene, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, DBP, camphor, xylene and TPHP. If you’re searching for eco-friendly, animal friendly and safety conscious products, we’ve found the ideal nail polish for you!

They also have two brand new Splatter shades from Samba collection arriving soon: Congo Bongo for pink lovers and Misty Rain for those who prefer blue!

 


Don’t forget some of Ella + Mila’s classics such as First Aid Kiss base coat, In a Rush Top Coat and and Ella + Mila’s Soy Polish Remover for the perfect at home manicure!

First Aid Kiss 
A vitamin E-infused nail strengthener which is formulated with damaged nails in mind. The formula prevents chipping and breaking.

In a Rush 
This fast-drying top coat dries up to your coats of enamel to a high, glossy shine in less than 3 minutes.  When applied to your nails, it also hides any imperfections in the application of the nail enamel. The polish also contains a UV inhibitor which prevents yellowing, solving a major nail issue in one easy step.

Soy Nail Polish Remover
A vitamin-enriched nail polish remover which effectively removes all nail polishes. Rich in vitamins A, C, and E, the formula is also enriched with lavender essential oil which helps to promote healthy nail growth. The absence of acetone and other harsh acetates rules out any negative effects like nail or cuticle damage, so there’s no worries, only long-term ethical glamour. Sounds perfect to us!Ella + Mila is the signature range of nail polishes that Skinfull Affairs use in their manicure and pedicure treatments.

For more information on the Ella+Mila, check out the Skinfull Affairs website or call in the store on 34 Exchequer Street, Dublin 2

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Rihanna’s new lingerie line Savage x Fenty is fierce AF.

Her collection is all about inclusivity and diversity, dressing all woman with different body shapes and sizes.

And nothing could have embodied this message more than the collection’s debut to the public.

The Diamonds singer chose a fierce, diverse group of models to represent her brand, including two pregnant women.

One of the mums, known as Slick Woods, was so far along that she went into labour after the fashion show’s debut, but not after she strut her stuff on stage.

The model truly looked savage in her strappy, Fenty lingerie that highlighted her beautiful baby bump.

Complete with knee-high, lace stockings, sparking high-heels and sexy, Madonna nipple cones, this hot mama killed it on the runway.

The other expecting model, Janina Thompson, dramatically danced in a sheer, low-cut leotard with wild curls framing her chic look.

With her flower broach and her long, white gloves, her glamorous vintage style put a powerful spin on a traditional ensemble.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Rihanna wanted to make clear that ALL women deserve to dress stunning and feel sexy. Maternity fashion does not have to be conservative.

Shattering the stigma, the designer wanted to show how sultry and seductive mums are.

“Savage X means making your own rules and expressing your mood, character and style – for you, not for someone else,” Rihanna commented on her collection.

The gorgeous and ground-breaking businesswoman is making strides for women everywhere, and we can’t wait to see what she does next.

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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend are serious #couplegoals.

After surviving the struggles of a long-term relationship, parenthood and busy careers, the enduring couple are more in love than ever.

Yesterday marked the lovebird's five-year wedding anniversary, and Chrissy could not stop gushing about her doting husband.

“12 years ago today, I met the man of my dreams. And 5 years ago today, we got married,” the model began.

“We have two babies and some pups and a life I am grateful to have. My everything, I love you and am so proud of the story we’ve created.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The mum has always been open about her parental journey and credited her hubby for always being there to support her, no matter how tough circumstances were.

But the sassy girl we all know and love finished off her marriage tribute Chrissy-style.

“But you are an a**hole for releasing your The Voice news on my target launch day for real”, she joked.

Yesterday, the All of Me singer announced his role as a coach on the upcoming season of the popular singing competition.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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On the same day, Chrissy announced that her new kitchen and tabletop collection was available in the department store Target.

John tried to make up for his mistake writing, "What can I say on a day like today? I could talk about the 12 beautiful years I've known you. I could talk about the 5 years of wedded bliss, the 2 wonderful children we've brought into this world.

"But I feel the urge to say something far more important. I LOVE your new kitchenware line at Target," he said cheekily.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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"I can't wait for it to come out on September 30th. I'm so proud of everything you've done in your career and how much joy you bring to people's lives.

"Did I mention that your Cravings Cookbook is coming out Tuesday? Because it's coming out Tuesday. I love you, baby."

It’s sweet to see that the happy couple can light-heartedly poke fun at one another while knowing how truly head-over-heels they still are.

Congratulations to Chrissy and John on your milestone anniversary! We hope the years to come are as special as the first five.

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Up until a couple of weeks ago, we had hardly glimpsed photos of the adorable baby True.

But after Tristan Thompson whisked his family off to a tropical paradise, Khloé couldn’t help but show off precious images of her little one.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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And as the months have passed, baby True has only grown closer to her family, especially her cousins.

In this sweet picture, the five-month-old is spending time with her best friends Chicago and Stormi.

Stormi Jenner and Chicago West both have their hair pulled back in tiny little buns and sit on both sides of their little cousin, who is dressed in a cute pink, floral dress.

One of the mums must have been trying to get their attention for the photo as all three of the girls are staring upwards with their mouths open.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Their little faces look identical in their expressions – all scrunched up in concentration, they look absolutely darling.

Kim Kardashian shared the rare photo and captioned it: “The triplets”.

With already over four million likes, Kardashian fans are gushing over the babies’ precious poses.

“I love them so much”, said one fan, while another one commented, “Omg my heart”.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Best friends for life!!!!

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The three musketeers look as close as their three mums – Kim, Khloé, and Kylie.

We are glad that True, Chicago, and Stormi have family so close to their own ages and get to spend time forming relationships that will last their whole lives.

They share such a rare and precious bond, and the three girls are too cute together!

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Back in 1818, Mary Shelley published Frankenstein anonymously. Female authors weren’t respected 200 years ago, but today they are amongst some of the most successful writers that grace the shelves of bookshops around the world.

Women like J.K Rowling, Emily Bronte, Sylvia Plath, Maya Angelou and Margaret Atwood will forever be remembered for their wonderful words. They are historical icons in the literary world and have paved the way for many female authors.

There was a point in history when women’s voices were silenced, but we are now louder than ever.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Scarlet Curtis has perfectly captured the strength of women today with her book Feminists Don’t Wear Pink (And Other Lies.)

The Pink Protest co-founder hopes to bridge the gap between the feminist hashtags and scholarly texts in this honest and raw collection of women’s stories.

She enlisted the help of some of the most empowering contributors including Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Jameela Jamil, Chimwemwe Chiweza, Dolly Alderton, Adwoa Aboah and Beanie Feldstein.

Feminists Don’t Wear Pink (And Other Lies) isn’t about learning how to be a ‘perfect’ feminist. It’s about reading the stories of our fellow sisters.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The stories shared in this gripping collection of essays are as diverse as the list of contributors.

“This is not a guide on how to be the perfect feminist, nor is it a full or adequate interpretation of one of the most complex movements in global history. This book is a collection of women’s stories,” author Scarlet Curtis commented.

Royalties of each copy sold will go to Girl Up, an initiative hosted by the United Nations Foundation.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Feminists Don’t Wear Pink (And Other Lies) will be published by Penguin Random House on October 4, 2018.

Be sure to pick up a copy of this collection of essays by our fearless fellow feminists.

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We all know that fitness tracker apps are the way of the future – and can help you to maintain an optimum health level by getting your steps in for the day and getting enough sleep at night. 

However, the flat, featureless watch faces can be a little off-putting to those with particular sartorial standards.

Luckily, accessories expert Parfois has come up with a solution for this – a fitness tracking watch with a classic, minimalist watch face. 

If you've been put off buying a fitness watch because of their appearance, you're in luck. 

The Activity Watch is a smart watch without being obvious – and looks cute and discrete while monitoring your daily activity, letting you take snaps on your phone, and showing you your notifications and calls. 

This watch should be used alongside the PARFOIS Activity app which connects to your smartphone through Bluetooth.

The Activity Watch €95.99.

It's here that you can see all the data about your body and it's activity from the day. 

You can assess how many hours of sleep you have had, review the amount of calories you burned and how far you have walked in both steps and distance. 

You can also set personal goals using the app, and your watch will keep track while you try and achieve them. 

The watch will be available in store and online 19th September.

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