Bump it Up (Amazon, $18) by Amy Tara Koch is the ultimate how-to guidebook to maternity fashion and beauty

Koch speaks to People.com on some pregnancy style updates:

Belts as necklaces. “When shimmering chain belts can no longer circle your girth, pop them over your head for flashy, Versace-looking necklaces,” Koch explains.

Underwear as ready-to-wear. For those who dare to bare, underpinnings can give “major look for minor dough.” Koch suggests raiding your grandmother’s closet or a flea market for sleek black satin slips, then layering them with a belted cardigan and jewelry.

Dresses as tunics. Your easy-to-wear shift dresses may ride up now thanks to your baby bump, but paired with leggings and a ballet flat or boot, they become tasteful tunics.

Skirts as dresses. “Yank too-small skirts with stretchy waistbands over your engorged boobs, and you’ll have a swingy new trapeze dress,” Koch says.

Swimwear as outerwear. No, not swimsuits, but splashy cover-ups, which can easily pull double duty as pregnancy apparel. “Filene’s Basement is filled with tunics that feel like Matthew Williamson,” she says.

But regardless of what changes you make to your maternity wardrobe, Koch has one mega-rule: Pitch any crappy comfort clothes, including sneakers and sweats. “Nothing looks frumpier,” she laments. “Volume control is the key to a balanced, chic look.”

For more pregnancy poshness check out her book here: Bump It Up: Transform Your Pregnancy into the Ultimate Style Statement

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Stella McCartney, designer and mother of three is at it again! With the huge success of last year’s clothing line with GapKids she is set to launch her Spring collection, slated to hit stores next week.

I can’t wait to purchase my first McCartney jumpsuit for my little one, can you?  Tell us what you think.

via WWD

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On this morning’s NY PIX Morning News, Kimora Lee Simmons (ex- wife to Russell Simmons and President and Creative Director of Phat Fashions) talks about the second season of her reality show Kimora: Life in the Fast Lane, mother of three to baby boy, Kenzo (18 months), Ming Lee and Aoki Lee, wife to actor Dijmon Hounsou and her new fashion line ‘Kouture by Kimora’…whew, what doesn’t this diva do??

The series aired last Sunday (March 21st) on The Style Network and I couldn’t stop talking about, there is a scene where Kimora pumps while getting her hair and makeup done during a photo shoot…wow that is taking multi tasking to the next level!

For more on Kimora and her hectic fabulosity lifestyle check out Kimora:My Life in the Fab Lane, every Sunday at 9 p.m. EST on the The Style Network.

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There seems to be a trend in the air…Mommy’s are gracing the cover of this months top magazines, first Gisele in Vogue, then Ellen Pompeo in Self Magazine and now rocker-mommy, Gwen Stefani glitters on the cover of InStyle.  

Check out behind the scenes from her InStyle shoot as she dishes on beauty, marriage and babies.  To get more on Gwen’s exclusive interview check your newsstands now.

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The latest trend for kids are arm and leg warmers.  This 80’s look is making a huge comeback on the playground. Not only are they super cute, but they keep your tot’s legs and arms covered and warm on cool, breezy days. Warmers come in an array of colors (seen below).  Check out BabyLegs Funky Collection Leg Warmers for a wide variety of cool designs to keep your baby warm and looking stylish!

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