I spent the day at Jack Studios in Manhattan enjoying a day of pampering and primping at my new mommy makeover with American Baby. It was a fun and amazing experience! Jack Studios is a gorgeous, airy loft – bright with natural light – that overlooks the Hudson River. I felt so very "New York" being there! 
When I arrived and met the other two makeover recipients I was surprised to discover I was the only pregnant one. The other two ladies were realtor turned SAHM of a 2-year-old and 4-month old, and [project manager] mom of a 6-month old. Both ladies were super sweet and, during our down time, we enjoyed sharing new mom stories. Susie (the mom of two) was especially helpful, as we talked a lot about how her toddler son had adjusted to having a new baby sister.
I checked beforehand with the Beauty Director about taking pictures within the shoot for my blog post, and was told that personal cameras weren't allowed in the studio. I was fine with that, as I sometimes find that I get so consumed with taking pictures and "capturing" the moment… that I sometimes miss the moment! You know what I mean, bloggers? It was actually nice to enjoy the day without the (self-imposed) pressure of getting great shots.
So we took "Before" shots with plain white tees and nude makeup. Then we each took turns getting our hair and makeup done and meeting with wardrobe. What I appreciated most was that the makeover team actually did full consultations with us, in which they were really interested in our opinion and what we were looking for. After the makeovers we got to keep all our makeup and received a new set of all hair products used, which was awesome!
The experience was loads of fun and the makeover team made me feel and look like a million buck! You can check out the mommy makeover piece in the September issue of American Baby.
31 Weeks & 1 Day Pregnant
First of all, congratulations. Second, I plan to have a cosmetic makeover as well. I definitely like my mommy role, but not my mommy body.
Imagine my glee while I was sitting in the waiting room of the lab getting prepped for my 3 hour glucose exam and a bevy of other procedures,and I picked up AB and started flipping through and saw you on the page. I almost squealed (and should have) but the other patients were already looking at me like I was an exhibit! LOL!
Congratulations (albeit several months late) you looked beautiful as always.
You look gorgeous, I always knew you’d be a hot mom
You so deserved it! Glad you had a great time.
How Exciting! You look gorgeous. Congrats on the makeover.
these are so cute…i love your hair too! the soft waves/curls…and i like that shirt! glad u had fun!!
work it!!! you looked fab chica! *mumbling…dang, we hafta wait until september, hmpfh*
You look beautiful, baby cakes!!! Now, that’s the chic Yakini that we know..— right Derek?…LOL What a great experience to share with your older children one day
Can’t wait until that issue comes out so I can buy them all up… 
You look fab! Your hair got even longer!!! You have to tell me ur secret!! Mine is growing so slow!!!
dang, just breathtaking!!!! glad u were able to snap a couple of pics to give us a preview of how splendid u looked! ur tresses are so banging, dern!!
i was expecting all pregnant ladies as well! was it at least a pleasant surprise, after getting over being taken aback? i’m sure u were made to feel like a princess for a day being that u were the only one with child.
and since no one else is pointing out the obvious….let me be the first to add that ur belly is bigger than a juice!!! wowzers!!! lil’ man must be getting heavy to carry! it wont be too much longer now!
OMG! What an awesome experience!! You look so hottt!! You make pregnancy look GOOD!!!
Gorgeous at all!!!
I have to agree with everyone, your hair looks wonderful! So good that you were provided with that time to let some make you look and feel even more beautiful! Hope your main men liked the makeover.
You look fantastic!! Glad that you had fun and I can’t wait to pick up that issue.
You look amazing!!! I can’t wait to see you in print, lol
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I can’t wait to see the pictures! You look so beautiful!!
*crying* You look so beautiful! I’ve always liked that shirt! I cant wait to see you in print! Will be getting at least 2 copies!
You look great! I think every mom should have pregnancy makeover.
You look absolutely gorgeous! I wish I looked half as good when I was carrying my little one
Totally get you – it is a relief at times not to be able to take pics so I can just relax and take it in
Did I mention that you look beautiful?
The makeup and hair look simply amazing.
You look sooooooooooooooo gorgeous Yakini… I know that mini-makeover put some pep in your step! You deserve a day to get pampered. *hugs*
This is awesome! You look great!
You look so beautiful, and girl your HAIR! Im glad it was a good experience, and that you got to meet a few fellow moms! I can only imagine how excited im going to get when that issue comes in the mail. Hubby is going to think im so crazy, lol. “OMG, I know her, thats Yakini!” lmbo.
You look so pretty girlie!!!! Just beautiful. Q
oh my gosh your hair looks AMAAZING!!!! you look so pretty!! and although i’m not a blogger, i totally know what you mean about not having your camera and just being able to enjoy the moment. i’m glad you had a day of pampering..you so deserved it!