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Nicole Richie’s Maternity Line for A Pea in the Pod!

Nicole Richie is known as known for her boho-chic style as she is for Hollywood pedigree — and with fans like Madonna wearing her House of Harlow 1960 jewelry collection, her design career couldn’t be hotter.
Pregnant with her second child (daughter Harlow Winter Kate is 18 months old), the star has signed on to create (and model) a line of maternity clothes with her signature flair for A Pea in the Pod. She explained that the collaboration works because “Pea in the Pod is such a known company for pregnant women. They carry great lines, and so when they asked me to create a line for them, I was really excited and eager to do it.”And being pregnant herself means that Nicole is especially considerate of her customers. “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.”While Nicole admits she doesn’t always wear maternity clothes, she definitely thinks the pregnant form should be flaunted! “I think the pregnant body is beautiful, and I think you should show it off,” citing her jean cutoffs as a go-to this pregnancy. As for what to expect in the line, think peasant tops, layering tees, flowing maxi dress and braided details. Nicole may have some time left until she has her second child, but says of her newest design collection making its debut, “It feels great to see everything come to life.
It’s the best feeling in the world to have your visions and dreams coming together. I’m so excited for people to see them. I just hope that people like it.”“Nicole,” an exclusive collection for A Pea in the Pod stores on Friday, with prices ranging from $48 for tank tops to $148 to maxi dresses.

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Star Maternity Style Secrets

I am expecting so I love to see other hot soon to be mamas keep up with their style.. because I sure do! Who wants to be pregos and feeling bla! I think there is no excuse and keeping yourself together makes you feel better all around... anyway here is some secrets I go by... It's my first baby so I am learning as I go but this is what works for me thus far:

1: Shop Your Closet-
Raid your existing wardrobe for pieces that can fit your new shape. "Any open cardigans, long stretchy tunics and tees will continue to work for you," says Lori Soloman, owner of Veronique Maternity. Tent and empire-waist dresses are a natural transition piece, like the Black Halo number rocked by Nicole Richie.

2: Don't Forget to Be Sexy-
Just because you're pregnant doesn't mean you need to cover up. "If you never had cleavage before, show it off with a sweetheart or deep-V neckline," says Soloman. Or play up a pair of fabulous legs, a la Heidi Klum, with a maternity minidress.

3: Don't Give Up On Belts-
Give shape to roomy pieces with a simple cinch. Jessica Alba transformed a voluminous Lanvin dress by adding a vintage belt above her tummy. "A belt below the belly also works well with fun tunics and long tees," says Soloman. Just don't go too tight!

4: Keep Your Edge-
Hip mamas don't need to ditch their style while expecting—Jennifer Lopez rocked simple print minidresses with outrageous footwear (over-the-knee boots, anyone?) well into her third trimester. Add flat boots to a tent dress for a more comfortable take on Lopez's outfit or look for the maternity equivalent to your own signature pieces. "Super-skinny jeans, layered tees and a blazer contribute to an edgier look," says Soloman.

5: Balance Your Belly With Statement Jewelry-
"Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize," says Soloman. "Jewelry always draws attention away from the bump and onto the neck and face." During her third pregnancy, Cate Blanchett attended the Oscars in a Dries Van Noten dress with a dramatic beaded neckline.

6: Find the Perfect Pair of Jeans-
Jennifer Garner paired James jeans with a flowing top for an easy silhouette. When choosing maternity denim, says Soloman, "Comfort is key, make sure you have enough hip space." Although the elastic panel at the waist will grow with you, it's best to wait until your second trimester before investing in a pair. Says Soloman: "Denim is one item that is difficult to buy early and keep through your whole term because it has less stretch then most other fabrics."

xoxox
-Ara

Confirmed: Gisele Bundchen Is Pregnant

Yay! More Pregos! I love it :)

Congrats to Gisele and Tom, who are expecting their first child together. 
Gisele is "ecstatic" about the news. "Gisele will be an excellent mother," a source tells People. "She's always wanted kids." 

Gisele has been talking a storm about babies all year, so it's no secret that she's been wanting to get pregnant. Earlier this year she made headlines when she claimed Tom's son John Edward Thomas was her own. 
She told Vanity Fair, "I understand that he has a mom, and I respect that, but to me it's not like because somebody else delivered him, that's not my child. I feel it is, 100 percent." 

Maybe they were waiting until she was done with her first trimester before going public with the news? Whatever the case is, the cat is out of the bag now. Congrats to the couple! Do you think Gisele will make a good mother?