mom shopping

Maternity wear and bridesmaids dresses are probably the two most notoriously not-so-cute fashion categories out there, so adding them together might seem like a recipe for disaster. Luckily, as the following nine finds from Amsale, Jenny Yoo, twobirds, and more prove, there are some shockingly stylish maternity bridesmaids dresses out there. Some are made just for moms-to-be, while others are cut wide enough to accommodate your growing belly. Now if you can only convince the bride to pick one . . .

Whether you're hosting a baby shower or are the lucky guest of honor at your own fete, it's nice to send off the other attendees with a little token of appreciation. Baby shower favors can be a tricky order to fill — while the focus of the day is celebrating the baby on the way, not every guest in attendance is necessarily a mom herself. There's a fine line between staying on track with the theme of the day and gifting your nearest and dearest with something they'll actually enjoy. We think these 13 ideas fit the bill beautifully.

Whether you're attempting to conceal your hint of a belly or flaunting a third-trimester baby bump, being a pregnant bride is no excuse not to look and feel fabulous. Luckily, there are plenty of great maternity wedding options for the bride-to-be who's also a mom-to-be. Check out these 12 gorgeous wedding dresses; there's something for every style, from the laid-back beach ceremony to the black-tie affair.

If your maternity wardrobe has you dreading the upcoming weddings on your Spring calendar, we're here to help. All it takes is a little savvy shopping and you'll see that there are as many options for your pregnant frame as there are kinds of weddings out there. From black-tie to beachside, check out these nine gorgeous options, and you'll be the best-dressed pregnant wedding guest at the party!

Now that's a stylish pair! Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson took baby Maxwell out for brunch in Calabasas, CA, over the weekend and to the delight of onlookers, the expectant mom and her precious tot were sporting coordinating outfits. Jessica wore a leopard print maxi skirt while little Maxwell protected her feet with leopard print sandals.

Jessica's no stranger to the leopard look and she appears to be subtly introducing her tot to the trendy pieces. Love their mommy and mini-me look? Click through to see how to achieve it with other animal print picks!

It seems like everyone is baking up diaper cakes these days! But there's a hot new trend in rolling and stacking the nappies — the shaped diaper cake! Inventive moms are going beyond the one, two, and three-tiered creations, by molding the Pampers into new structures from baskets to tricycles. I rounded up 23 of my favorites that you can use as inspiration for your own inedible confections.

When the fashion set throws a baby shower, they do it right, as is evidenced in Vogue Daily's Power Shower feature. Inspired by the exquisite Manhattan shower thrown for Russian stylist and fashion director Anya Ziourova, Vogue's Chloe Malle rounded up 15 of her favorite gift ideas for a most fashionable mom-to-be. Click through to see what's on her list!

Food blogs and Pinterest are great recipe resources, but most every serious (and not-so-serious) cook has a special place in her heart — and bookshelf — for those especially beloved cookbooks.

For busy moms, nothing beats a trusty tome full of reliable recipes that she can refer back to for any occasion. Here, the seven cookbooks that we believe no mom should be without. Don't be surprised if everyone asks for seconds!