As an avid shopper, every new opportunity in life means to me a new shopping opportunity. When I found out 5 months ago that I would be having a baby, and a corresponding baby bump, I was excited to get started on the process of dressing that bump. Little did I know that what they say is true…when you’re pregnant, everywhere you look you see other pregnant woman…including many of our favorite icons!

One of my favorite new bump looks for the weekend is to wear leggings with a slouchy t-shirt, a rockin jacket or a blazer and flats – a look favored by one of my favorites, Nicole Richie as well as Kourtney Kardashian!  It’s very simple, but very comfortable; something every pregnant woman craves!

As for the office, I have given up on anything with a waistband.  So for me, it’s all about the dresses!!!  Opt for a fitted one to show off that bump like Kourtney’s here.  If you live somewhere colder, put on some cute tights, flats, a jacket and you’re set!  Or you could try a cute sweater dress like Claudia Schiffer.

Lastly, for a night out, choose a black dress that shows off your bump, but also highlights one of your other great features. Camilla Alves here is showing off her shoulders while Rebecca Gayheart is proudly displaying those new pregnancy assets!

There really is no shortage of fashionable options now for those of us expecting.  Not only are there designers who are creating maternity lines specifically for stores (Nicole Richie, Heidi Klum and Elle MacPherson have all designed for A Pea in the Pod), even main streams stores have maternity sections now (check out H&M Mama, TopShop Maternity and Gap Maternity). Not to mention all the designers who are making maternity denim! So, at the end of the day, embrace your bump – now is the time to show it off and have fun with it!

New life = new wardrobe!  Enjoy!

- Jax

Nicole Richie pictures c/o: http://www.celebritystyleguide.com/

All other pictures above are c/o: Splash News.