One of the most powerful times for a woman can be when she is expecting a child. The wonder of pregnancy and the challenges of balancing all the aspects of our existing lives with this new adventure can be transformative in many ways.
For fashion designer Olivia Capone Myers pregnancy was a particularly interesting time given that she is known as one of maternity apparel’s most powerful and innovative designers, and her pregnancy ignited her passion for maternity apparel even more. Olivia says she became “fascinated by the way maternity apparel evolves with a woman during such a special time in her life, and instantly fell in love with the design and styling aspects” of the collections.
Olivia says she loves being able to combine meeting the functional needs expecting moms have with her own design skills to create clothing that women want to wear, and she is able to do that through Destination Maternity Corporation. Now as Style Director, she is able to do what she loves while working in a field that makes women feel good about themselves.
Even though Olivia gets the opportunity to dress big-name celebrities, she says all her celeb and non-celeb clients want the same thing: maternity pieces that reflect their personal style. Destination Maternity® which offers the celebrity favorite A Pea in the Pod® collection, as well as Motherhood Maternity®, which offers great fashion at great prices, accommodates every budget so you don’t have to be a star to look and feel great through pregnancy and beyond.
Now that Olivia is a working mom, she is tackling the challenge of how to balance family and career. In addition to the support of family and friends, she says simplifying her life (and even her wardrobe!) has helped her manage. She says, “While my style has not waivered, I have certainly included a lot more casual looks in my closet. I am also a big believer in versatile and timeless pieces. It makes getting dressed for work and weekends with my son so much easier.”
Whether you are pregnant or not, Olivia says it’s amazing to find the right balance in a look that is edgy and cool, yet still feminine. She says that Destination Maternity allows expecting women to maintain that fashion-forward look within any budget. Olivia is committed to helping women feel beautiful even when their bodies are changing. This is one of the ways she connects to the idea of being a “woman of power.”
She says, “I think being a woman of power is all about owning your life, and accepting that many things are not in your control.” Anyone who has experienced pregnancy knows that feeling of being out of control as your body and mind change. Thanks to Olivia’s creations, we can all look our best while we create a new little person. And that’s pretty powerful.
Visit www.DestinationMaternity.com to see Olivia’s designs
Photography: Courtesy of Destination Maternity
