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Your Toughest Maternity Style Dilemmas — Solved

It's always nice to have access to a professional stylist, but add the challenge of a growing baby bump, and the luxury of a little sartorial help is a total game changer.
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It's always nice to have access to a professional stylist, but add the challenge of a growing baby bump, and the luxury of a little sartorial help is a total game changer. While we can't send someone into your closet, we have enlisted the assistance of an expert who's more than qualified to answer all of your pregnancy fashion FAQs.

Olivia Capone Myers is the design director for A Pea in the Pod, and she's expecting her first child this Spring. We challenged Olivia with some of your toughest maternity style questions, and she rose to the occasion. Keep reading for advice from Olivia on how to approach nine months of styling your bump with ease.

Olivia Capone Myers photo by Evan Leslie for Destination Maternity Corporation

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Get Kristen Bell's Casually Chic Sundance Look

You already know what big fans we were of Kristen Bell's "Grecian goddess" Golden Globes look, and it turns out that the mom-to-be can turn out equally impressive ensembles for more casual affairs.
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You already know what big fans we were of Kristen Bell's "Grecian goddess" Golden Globes look, and it turns out that the mom-to-be can turn out equally impressive ensembles for more casual affairs. She made an appearance at the premiere of The Lifeguard at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, UT, looking lovely in a purple tunic and black leather Isabella Oliver jacket. While the jacket is currently sold out, we've found similar pieces to those she was wearing, so you can get the star's casual, chic film-festival getup.

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Rosie Pope Maternity Clothes For A Pea in the Pod
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A First Look at the Rosie Pope Collection For A Pea in the Pod

It really is looking like this is the Summer of the British Invasion.
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It really is looking like this is the Summer of the British Invasion. With British boy bands burning up the charts, the London Olympics just a few months away, and the Queen's jubilee celebration about to begin, we can't turn around without spotting the Union Jack! Now the maternity world is set to be conquered by none other than Pregnant in Heels star and British expat Rosie Pope. As we told you earlier this year, Rosie Pope is creating a capsule collection for A Pea in the Pod filled with designs similar to her own high-end boutique pieces, but at a fraction of the price (pieces from the collection will start at $85).

I caught up with the expectant Rosie (she's less than two weeks away from delivering her third child and the second season of her show) to see the collection firsthand — and it's beautiful. The 15 "desk-to-dinner" pieces — including a shirt dress, shifts, silk tops, blazers, and cardigans — are designed to make moms-to-be feel more glamorous than ever before. And as for the design details, Rosie said she was inspired by what Kate Middleton wears. For all of the bending down the nonpregnant Duchess must do when greeting people, she chooses tops with higher necklines and lower backs, thus avoiding wardrobe malfunctions. Rosie employed the same principle for her new collection, hoping to keep pregnant women's growing assets covered up, but not in a frumpy way. When asked about an overall theme for the collection, she noted that it definitely has sex on its mind — just like many of her clients on the show this season! Check out some pieces from the Rosie Pope For A Pea in the Pod collection.

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Rosie Pope to Design Capsule Maternity Collection For A Pea in the Pod

But will there be heels?
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But will there be heels? Rosie Pope, the NYC maternity concierge, high-end maternity designer, and star of Bravo's Pregnant in Heels, will be bringing her uptown style to moms-to-be everywhere this Summer. The Rosie Pope capsule collection for A Pea in the Pod and Destination Maternity will debut in June, shortly after she welcomes her third child. Pieces from the collection will start at $85, significantly less than her namesake line sold at her Madison Avenue boutique, where dresses run from $130 to $270.

Rosie joins the likes of Nicole Richie and Heidi Klum, who have each created limited collections for the maternity clothing giant in the past.

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Simple or Swank: Leather Leggings For Expectant Mamas

Expectant mamas looking for fashion and comfort fill their wardrobe with maternity leggings.
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Expectant mamas looking for fashion and comfort fill their wardrobe with maternity leggings. The versatile, soft, and supportive garments can be paired with sweaters, tunics, and button downs to vary a pregnant woman's look day-after-day.

Simple: Momzee's faux leather leggings ($52) are sure to add some oomph to a maternity wardrobe with their hip, downtown look.
Swank: Heidi Klum's new line of maternity clothes includes a pair of real leather leggings that certainly live up to their Lavish name at $550!

Which do you prefer?

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Heidi Klum Brings Sophisticated Style to Pea in the Pod

She may have gloated about her ability to forgo maternity wear, but that isn't stopping one of the fashion world's most famous mamas from dipping her hand into the expectant women's clothing area.
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She may have gloated about her ability to forgo maternity wear, but that isn't stopping one of the fashion world's most famous mamas from dipping her hand into the expectant women's clothing area.

Mom of four Heidi Klum, who recently gave birth to Lou Samuel, just announced her collaboration on two lines of pregnancy pieces that reflect her sophisticated style. Like Nicole Richie, the hot mama is offering a small collection of clothes with uber-maternity store A Pea in the Pod. Fifteen form-fitting pieces will make up the Lavish by Heidi Klum collection, while 14 looser and more playful pieces will make up the more moderately priced Loved by Heidi Klum line at Motherhood Maternity.

At first glance, it doesn't look like the Project Runway host stole any of the designs last season's contestants whipped up for her as the pieces appear to mimic her own pregnancy style, with a knockout black dress and chiffon print shirt anchoring the lines. Moms-to-be can expect to see the whole collection just in time for Valentine's Day.

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Nicole Richie's Maternity Now Available at A Pea in the Pod!

Go bohemian chic with babe — Nicole Richie's maternity designs just hit the racks at A Pea in the Pod!
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Go bohemian chic with babe — Nicole Richie's maternity designs just hit the racks at A Pea in the Pod! The exclusive line, "Nicole," allows expectant mamas to mimic the celeb's signature style. Pregnant women will find 14 pieces designed by Richie, including a flowy peasant top, maxi dresses, and tees with asymetric hems and braiding (ranging from $50 to $150) that showcase a mama-to-be's cuves. Richie explained:

“You really feel like you have to change your whole wardrobe. And that’s the last thing a woman wants to go through. So I really tried to make this line to get women excited about wearing clothes.”

Already mother to Harlow, Richie is expecting her second child with partner Joel Madden later this Summer. She starred in the ad campaign for the apparel, which will only be available through the end of the year. Check out all the items!

 

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Nicole Richie in Sheer Gray Cardigan and Black Mini Dress at Pea in the Pod Launch Party For Nicole Richie Maternity Collection
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Celeb Style: Nicole Richie

Nicole continues to prove that being pregnant can be a style adventure.
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Nicole continues to prove that being pregnant can be a style adventure. The Fab fave went sleek with a touch of gypsy for her Pea in the Pod debut party. Her black mini dress is totally relevant, her sheer gray print cardi is whimsical, and her black cut-out Givenchy sandals even look comfortable. Her long, gold House of Harlow pendant brings in just the right amount of shine. Best of luck on your new design endeavor Nicole!

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Nicole Richie Brings Hippie-Chic Styles to Pea in the Pod

Next month expectant women who are fans of hippie-chic styles can move beyond vintage clothing stores to a new shopping resource.
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Next month expectant women who are fans of hippie-chic styles can move beyond vintage clothing stores to a new shopping resource. Known for her Bohemian baby-bump style, Nicole Richie is working with A Pea in the Pod on a collection of maxi dresses, tops, and bottoms that reflect her fashion sensibilities.

The mother to Harlow and a second babe due this Summer is also the face of the line, having played model at a recent ad photo shoot. Pregnant ladies will have to gather up the garments fast since the collection will only be available from August through January.