operation stylish diaper bag

Many of the amazing females in my life and women I style are moms and moms-to-be. So while I’m still closer to the carry-on, weekender, and gym catchall bags phase of life – I stay current on all-things bumptastic. Here are my favorite stylish diaper bags (remember, they make great gifts!):

LeSportsac The Ryan Diaper Bag: I bought this a few months ago (as a baby gift for one of my best friends) in “Pearl Lightning”. I love it in “black patent” as well. More than the Storksak® Dori Black Messenger Diaper Bag that Jessica Alba’s been seen wearing. Same goes for Storksak®’s Kate Diaper Bag. Nice in theory, but the black patent is competing against the tan leather detail. However, the Storksak®’s Elizabeth Quilted Leather Baby Bag is GORG!! Also cute in “fawn”.

Not Rational Hansel: leave it to the Mother-ship (what a friend of mine has renamed Barneys New York) to get it RIGHT. Available in “bronze”, “New England black”, and “grey”. The leather is divine.

go BIG with Gucci: if you’ve done a prenatal or new mom’s yoga class you’ve likely seen a Gucci diaper bag. Halle Berry’s a fan of their signature print with brown strap. Provides instant glam.

For those in transition, try a weekender-meets-diaper-bag like this brown leather Hudson.

Pregnancy and motherhood are times when fashion can TRULY meet function. Get your glow on!

 

New Life

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.