Pregnant Pause

Above: One Shoulder Chifon Corsage Dress, $88, www.asos.com

Left to right: Taffeta Prom Dress, $64; Paisley Print Dress, $48; Pleated Swing Coat, $140; Embellished Strap Babydoll, $72 all available at www.asos.com

Expectant mums shouldn't have to sacrifice style for maternity but it can be a real struggle to find fashion-forward maternity wear. Luckily the UK's leading online fashion store, asos.com, is launching an on-trend capsule maternity collection. Launched this November, the asos.com maternity collection features a selection of frocks taken from the main asos range which cover all the key trends including lace, the prom, the maxi and the one shoulder dress, plus a carefully edited collection of tops, denim, gorgeous winter coats and loungewear. I'm in love with this One Shoulder Chifon Corsage Dress. Almost worth getting pregnant for! Click here to see the rest of their stylish collection.

Keisha Epps

Keisha Epps poses at the Second Annual 'babyLOVE' benefit for the March of Dimes at the Beverly Hilton Hotel September 29, 2007 in Los Angeles, California.

Carrying on from our maternity theme I spotted Keisha Epps, wife of actor Omar Epps, in this cute geometric dress at a recent event. Since the dress is quite loose, you may want to wear it when you’re in the earlier stages of your pregnancy to avoid looking like a potato sack from the seventies! Now, is it true that Keisha was previously a member of the girl group Total? My how time flies by!

Steal Keisha’s Style

Dress: Silk Mini Trapeze Dress, $219.99, www.apeainthepod.com

Clutch: Black Denim with Patent Flap and Hard Plastic Buckle, $42, www.amiciaccessories.com Earrings: Feather Earrings, $2.80, www.forever21.com
Boots: Honesty by Hush Puppies, $75, www.shoe-shop.com

I found the exact dress at A Pea in the Pod. Keep an eye on the dress as it might soon be on sale. I also found these boots which are very similar to Keisha’s and have a comfortable low heel. They also have a strong grip on the soles – Perfect for winter.

Yummy Mummy Part II

Garcelle Beauvais arriving at the premiere the film “Gone, baby, gone,” in Los Angeles, California, 08 October 2007.

Halle Berry arrives home after shopping for baby clothes on September 17th, 2007.

Jennifer Lopez shows off her baby bump at a Studio in Hollywood October 21st, 2007.

Keisha Epps and Mekhi Phifer’s wife Oni at Oni and Mekhi’s baby shower on October 7th, 2007.

After weeks of slowly collecting online finds, I finally put together a Maternity Wear post! I actually wrote a post a while back but it wasn’t as extensive as this one. Take inspiration from the ladies above who are effortlessly proving that pregnancy need not strip you of your fashion sensibilities. See below for more inspiration.

My Picks!

Dresses: Cobalt Trapeze Dress, $69.99, www.mimimaternity.com; Belly Basics Maternity Wrap Dress with Tie, $128, www.nordstrom.com; Sleeveless Stripped Dress, $59.99, www.apeainthepod.com; Maternity Scoop-Neck Knit Dresses, $39.50, www.oldnavy.com

Tops: Belly Basics Maternity Short Sleeve Sweater, $66, www.nordstrom.com; Velvet Cashmere and Woven Sleeveless Shirt, $79.99, www.apeainthepod.com; Striped 3/4 Sleeve Sweater, $39.99, www.mimimaternity.com; Smocked Print Shirt, $49.50, www.gap.com

Bottoms: Denim Pencil Skirt, $44.99, www.mimimaternity.com; Roll Panel City Fit Jean, $68, www.gap.com; Demi Panel Medium Wash Long and Lean Jeans, $68, www.gap.com; Maternity Low-Rise Cords, $32.50, www.oldnavy.com

Outerwear: Tweed Coat, $325, www.apeainthepod.com; Wool Dressmaker Coat, $69.98, www.motherhood.com; Pleated Lady Coat, $125, www.gap.com; Long Sleeve Cardigan, $29.98, www.motherhood.com (also in black)

My favorite maternity sites were as follows: A Pea in the Pod, Mimi Maternity, Baby Style and for cheaper items try Kiki’s Fashions. If any of you plan on going on holiday soon while pregnant, now is the time to buy summer dress dirt cheap! For coats that fit and are stylish try Motherhood. Also visit some of you favorite stores like The Gap, Old Navy and Nordstrom. These days many brands carry maternity wear as well as their regular sizes.