How To Feel Sexy During Pregnancy

1. Waxing and Shaving: You'll find that as your stomach grows larger, it becomes more and more difficult to shave anything below your waist. If you have the time, money, and pain tolerance, get a professional waxing for your legs and/or bikini line every month in your second and third trimesters. Even a one-time waxing in the ninth month will help you to feel better both at the end of your pregnancy and in the delirious weeks following your baby's birth. But be warned: Your body is super-vascular right now, so waxing will hurt more than usual (much as it does right before your period).

If you aren't keen on either waxing or the "natural look", then buy a hand mirror. As your stomach grows larger, you can sit on the edge of your tub or on your toilet to shave your legs, and then use the hand mirror to help you shave your bikini line. Do you get razor bumps when the hair grows back? Prevent it by applying antiperspirant (stick or roll-on, not spray) to your bikini line every day after shaving.

2. Pedicures: At some point, you won't be able to reach (or even see) your feet. That will eventually mean rough heels, long toenails, and chipped polish ~ not a recipe for feeling your best. Pedicures are one indulgence that becomes a near necessity during the late months of pregnancy. If you're short on funds or time, go to your local nail shop and get a basic manicure for $15-$20. But, if you can, treat yourself to a "spa-style" pedicure, complete with foot massage and glorious, extraneous pampering; in most cities, this will run you $45-$70 (depending on the length and depth of the treatment). Or, do the spa-style treatment once, and then get a basic pedicure every 2 weeks after that for maintenance.

3. Lingerie: It feels great to slob around in sweatpants (yours or your husbands) and a t-shirt when you're pregnant. But at least one night a week, put on something that makes you feel sexy. If you can't find or afford maternity lingerie, go to a department store and find a baby-doll or empire-waist nightgown. Or, buy a sexy bra (it doesn't necessarily have to be a maternity bra ~ just find a regular bra in the size that fits you now) and underwear, and wear a silky robe or button-down shirt over those. Wear what makes you feel good about your changing body, whether that's your newly-inflated chest, your gorgeously round stomach, or your glowing skin.

4. CHOOSE CLOTHES THAT MAKE YOU FEEL SEXY - I see pregnant women everywhere in oversized tee shirt and sweats. Yes it's comfortable, but if you're going for sexy, don't even think about it.  Instead, try comfortable knits, but in fashionable styles. Motherhood Maternity has some really cute styles that are both comfortable and sexy.

Don't forget accessories. Add some awesome jewelery and a fabulous purse to your looks. Choose comfortable, yet stylish shoes. Thank goodness flats are in style. I wouldn't attempt stilettos unless it's a really special occasion.

5. CAPITALIZE ON THAT GIFT OF LUXURIOUS HAIR - Pregnancy gives most women a great head of shiny, thick hair, so make the most of it. Don't fall for the temptation of cutting it all off in favor of something short and easy to manage. YOU WILL REGRET IT. Most women can't pull off short hair when pregnant. Some can, but why take that chance. Instead, go to a stylist and let them counsel you in what will look best on you now. Don't just pull it back in a pony tail either. When your hair is looking fabulous, you just can't help but feel sexier.

6. YOUR NAILS ARE THE BOMB, SO MAKE THE BEST OF THEM. - It's a well-known fact that pregnant women have great nails. Go for super-sexy colors and draw attention to those long, gorgeous nails. This is also a great time to justify a professional pedicure. After all, the feet are not an easy place to reach right now.

7.  DON'T SKIMP ON MAKEUP AND OTHER BEAUTY MUST DO'S - I have 4 kids, so I know the temptation is there to just skip out on the makeup. It's not a good idea if your goal is looking great. Mineral powder makeup is fast and light. Try a shade that matches your skin for a super-fast application that won't weigh you down. Add powder eye shadow in a color that makes your eyes pop.
brown eyes look great in purples
blue eyes look best in browns
green and hazel eyes are pretty in pinks
(everyone can wear neutrals)

Mousse blush is amazing. It's light, and blends in better than anything I've tried. Choose a pinkish shade for a naturally sexy look. (pink is the most natural shade, because a true blush is pinkish in color)

Don't forget your lips. Try some chapstick for moisture, and follow up with a long-wearing lipstick in a color you love. Reds are the sexiest color, but trying a reddish brown or pink may be more your style. The trick is to wear what makes you feel sexy, because when you feel sexy, you will be sexy.

8. YOUR ATTITUDE IS WHAT MAKES YOU SEXY - Tell yourself how sexy you are every day, whenever you look in the mirror. Positive affirmations really do transform how you think about yourself. Don't let negative feelings invade your mind. Fight them with positive thoughts. Soon, you'll be in the habit of "right thinking".

When you feel frumpy, that's how you come across to others. If you take the steps to look great, you'll feel great, and everyone will notice. That's what makes a woman sexy no matter if she's pregnant or not.

By: ehow.com

How To Feel Sexy Even If You Are Fat

1. Exercise. All women agree on this one: a little bit of a workout works wonders not only on your figure, but your overall health. Don't focus only on losing weight. Instead, after consulting your doctor, start a workout focusing on cardiovascular health and toning your muscles. A woman weighing 190 with 36% body fat looks different than a woman of the same weight with 22% body fat.

2. Good hygiene. Being overweight is completely acceptable. Smelling atrocious or being grimy is not. Pamper yourself with this: get a manicure, get a flattering new hairstyle, but make your natural self, not your clothing,be what makes you.

3. Find flattering styles. Depending on your facial structure and the distribution of your weight, this all varies, for both clothing and hair. With a hairstyle, consult a trained stylist. In clothing, look for a proper fit: your clothing should generally be feminine and a looser fit. That is not to say "baggy", however if you have a tiny waist, accentuate that with a cinched waist instead of wearing a shirt that is not only tight at the waist, but also tight across the stomach.
*If it does not fit the way you would like, and you have sewing experience, alter it until you do not see fat bulges or flab. If not, tailors are incredible!

4. Shift the focus away from your weight and to your personality. Add individual style to your clothing and self. A beautiful pair of earrings, or a pretty pair of shoes - they all say something about you. Go for beautiful.

5. Refrain from showing too much skin. This is distasteful on anyone. Wear long or elbow-sleeved shirts or wear light jackets, and knee-length skirts. Most everyone has nice fore-arms and calves, and paired with a flattering cut shirt, this is a lovely way to show off your beauty.

6. Smile. If you think you are beautiful, so will everyone else. Show off those pearly whites! If they're not pearly, get some whitening toothpaste, yellow teeth are a major no-no.

7. Push your stomache in a little.This is a a very clever technique because if you push your tummy in a little your back will be automaticly straight so you wont have to worry about how to always keep your back straight but at the same time NEVER over do it because then it will show and look horrible so just push it in a LITTLE.

8. Keep your back straight. You really gain respect and beauty when doing this if not you would be Ms Hunchback and for some reason curved back really makes people ugly.

9. Try using a little make up but look natural in the process. Use a little - I recommend only eye liner/kohl , mascara and a little foundation.

10. Get a new perfume, some new jewelry, new shoes. Hey, takeadvantage today and get the things you thought were sexy forothers but not for you.

11. f you are going for an early night ***WINK WINK*** Candles make you look great at any size. And YES there is sexy lingerie for BBW's so look around. I have lots of cute and sexy sets and im a BBW so don't stick to plain old underwear. Of course its not always planned so no matter where or when you happen to be getting frisky don't lay there thinking....he can see my stomach, OMG my butt is big. He could see what size you were when you was dressed, he's not blind. Think wow im good, damn I look great.

ONE TIP IF ITS A PLANNED NIGHT OF PASSION: If your eating before you get naughty stick to small portions. Passion on a full stomach feels rough believe me. That's the same for all woman of every size.

12. Last but not least: do not use the excuse of having kids, being busy, feeling down, or just feeling like your to big stop you looking good. If you start improving how you look and feel, your whole life will change for better not worse. If other bigger woman can look great when there busy why cant you? And no money is not an excuse either ... yes plus size shops are a bit over the top with there prices but if you have a car, bus/train ticket or internet you have thousands of shops at your feet.