Selma Blair's maternity maxi dresses

Take a cue from Selma Blair's cool maxi dress style this summer.  Casual or red carpet, long is the way to go!

ASOS Maternity Maxi Dress $52

P.S. Never stand next to a supermodel when you are pregnant ;)

DVF Printed maxi dress $545

Maxi Dresses for Spring

In speaking with a fashion forward pregnant friend of mine yesterday, we discussed the viability of maxi dresses as a summer dressing choice.  Sure, they've been around for several seasons now but they continue to look fresh and and exciting.  As a survivor of two tediously hot Texas summers while expecting, I can vouch for the comfort level and ease of maxi dressing.  Here is a rundown of some of my favorites this season.

Halston Heritage $430

Lanston Dress $158

Forever 21 Paisley Maxi $25

DVF = BFF

Diane Von Furstenberg, aka DVF to her fashion besties, knows how to make a girl look good.  She's been doing it since the 1970's with her signature prints and iconic wrap dresses.  I had to say bye bye to many of my favorite designer duds when my belly began to pop last spring, but DVF stuck with me to the end!  Her fantastic silk jersey material is an honest to gosh miracle- it drapes, it camoflages, it contains and it stretches!  Whether you re-work a wrap dress as a statement topper or use a beach cover up as a blouse, you won't be disapointed with your DVF. 

 DVF in 1976

Still looking great at 64

A few belly-friendly looks from the S/S 11 collection

Wear this translucent tunic with your maternity denim

Wrap this loosely over a white cami and skinny white maternity jeans

Perfect frock for a warm weather baby shower!

As your belly groes, this dress turned tunic will keep you company!

Store Stalker - Pixie Market Maternity

If you're longing to become the Stevie Nicks of the preggo set, surf over to Pixie Market to find all your gypsy needs.  Fringe, velvet and leather, oh my!  Mix these 70's styles with your maternity basics like tank tops and leggings to create a modern incarnation of the seductive songstress. 

Velvet caftan $178

 

 

Velvet Drape Vest $47

Glastonbury Dress $139

Brown Bootie $191

Driftwood Necklace $134

Gilt Maternity Sale

Click your way over to Gilt for today's maternity sale.  This and other belly covering basics are up for grabs while they last so get going!

Nissa Dress $37

Store Stalker - Mod Cloth Maternity

Indie-licious online retailer Mod Cloth is the perfect place to beef up your soon to be Spring wardrobe.  Their sartorial sweetness and irreverant love of animal accessories can add up to over the top cute, but if you sort through with a sharp eye, a grown up look with a hint of whimsey can be acheived.  

My store stalking ended in a nautical inspired number with a hint of floral.  Add your favorite dark maternity jeans to complete the look.

Royal Navy Blazer $73

On a Friendly Shore Top $60

Swedish Hasbeens $174

Rose Headband $17

Rachel Zoe and Posh Maternity

Expectant moms Rachel Zoe and Victoria Beckham are being criticized for wearing sky-high heels.  What do you think about mommies in platforms?

image via Hello Magazine

via Socialite Life

Store Stalker - Anthropologie Maternity

I am a believer in buying as many non-maternity items as possible.  I think it stems from both my thrifty nature and dislike of elastic waistbands.  While pregnant, I challenged myself never to shop for maternity wear, this made me adept at scouring stores for things that would accomodate my gigantic bump.  To share my quest with my readers, I am introducing a new weekly posting - The Store Stalker - in which we find maternity pieces masquerading as regular clothes and style them head to toe for a Mom-tastic look! 

This week's store - Anthropologie.

Garden Party Dress $168

Scaffold & Scrim Cardigan $88

Plaited Cayenne Sandals $188

Daily Brights Satchel $188

A Cup of Jo

Joanna Goddard is an amazing blogger and super-chic mommy.  I love the pregnancy picks she recently pulled together for online shopping site Beso.

This Breton Stripe tunic  from ASOS adds simple sophistication to your comfy maternity leggings.  No one will even notice you're not wearing pants ;)

See this and other pretty yet practical pieces in Joanna's Maternity Picks.

I can also recommend following her wonderful blog, A Cup of Jo.

Christmas Cozy

Christmas morning/day with the kids should be all about comfort, but don't sacrafice the cute quotient!  (There will be pictures taken btw).  This on-trend slouchy sweater paired with uber comfy leggings will make Mommy look great whle making memories.  Top it off with fleecy mocs if you are staying in all day, or pull on these dressed down boots to go out and brave the elements. 

Levi's $90

Forever 21 $14

 

Urban Outfitters $68

 

 

Party Wear

French Connection $193

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Urban Outfitters $48

 

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Pregnant and still the coolest girl in the room 

Cool Weather Coverings

There will come a time during your pregnancy when your coat will no longer button.  Be prepared for this chilly moment with a chic cold weather covering.  This selection highlights this season's top trends in outerwear, so feel confident that you will be both cozy and  on-trend!

Ethnic prints are best paired with simple underpinnings such as leggings and fitted tunics.

Ecote Wool Poncho $168


This draped shearling beauty will serve as a sweet frame for your burgeoning bump.


Victoria Secret Shearling Jacket $129

Coats with military details are a classic choice and this swing coat is a perfect interpretation for expectant moms.

Burberry swing coat $1,395

Leopard print is a surprisingly neutral choice for outerwear; this luxe version will become a perennial favorite in your wardrobe.

Sonia Sonia Rykiel $545

Stay warm!

Welcome to America!

One of my FAVORITE online retailers has finally decided to come to the USA! The Brit site ASOS features yummy designers such as Winter Kate, Twenty8Twelve, and Halston Heritage as well as bargain interpretations of the hottest trends!  With FREE shipping and returns to the U.S. there is no good reason not to indulge!



Winter Kate Tunic $556

Their maternity selections are some of the most fashion forward I've seen.  Take this maternity pencil skirt, for instance - super sleek!


ASOS Maternity Skirt $33

I adore their inventive assortment of affordable outerwear.  This one has my name on it!


Religion Wool Coat $126

Happy shopping!

Velvet

Velvet has seen its share of fashionable moments in the past (remember the 90's?)

And now it is back on trend for this fall.  For Moms (expectant and otherwise) who wish to adopt the trend, here are a few stylish suggestions. 

ASOS Maternity $84

Mix velvet into your wardrobe sparingly, wearing one piece at a time.  This cardi would be great for day over skinny jeans and a tank, or dressed up for evening over a LBD.

Alice + Olivia cardigan $198

These leggings are a comfy interpretation of the trend and are easy to mix in under dresses and tunics.

Velvet Leggings $38

Rain, Rain....

Dallas is underwater and in honor of the flood we'll discuss rain boots today.  I was a teeny bit excited to bring out my boots for the first time this season-even if it was just to visit the pediatrician!  Rain boots may be something you don't wear often (depending on your geographic location) but when it does rain it is nice to have a go-to pair to pull out of the closet.  Stella got her first pair of rain boots last week and has worn them every day since then.

Check out my Mommy and Mini guide to the hottest rain boot trends this season:

Classic:

  

La Canadienne Pully Boot $160                                                     Lands End Kids Wellie $28

Trendy:

          

      Tommy Hilfiger Fall 2010                              L.L.  Bean Kids Duck Boots

Fun:

UO Printed Rainboots $48                                      Hatley Kids Boots $18

Enjoy your rainy days!