A baby bump isn't one of the easiest things to style, but over time it has gotten easier with the invention of many styles and trends in its favor.

Loose fit outfits like the boyfriend shirt and maxi hemlines to mention a few are some of the quickest styles that come to mind, however many others can be mixed and matched to suit that lil bump. Fitted tops and gowns are also a must have for any preggers sister out there.

Showing off the bun-in-the-oven is stylish, did I hear you say huh! Sure it is, check out Kourtney Kardashians bumpy look and you'll totally agree with me.

I've been able to extract a few tips which will be helpful in styling all the preggers ladies out there using my personal experience as a guide and also infusing my experience as a stylist.

• Dress up in breathable/comfortable fabrics especially during the warm seasons. Your comfort is key, because it affects your emotions and mood. Chiffon tops, leggings, shorts, denims fall under this category. 
• Stock up on flats, if you must wear heels non-slip wedges are preferred. I personally recommend flats since the weight of your body is on the rise and the shoes guarantee your stability to a large extent.
• Accessorize to your taste: who says an expectant mum can't look her best? Be the judge, play with accessories to style up your overall look. Always remember "Less is more".
•  Always wear makeup: the strain of the bump on your body may cause some expectant mums skin to appear dull. To brighten up your face a little makeup is recommended, also regular touch ups with lip gloss and maybe white powder will help you stay fresh all day. Use a moisturizer to revive your skin.
• Don't buy all your maternity clothes at once, it's highly recommended you shop in phases because you never know how big you'll get from the start. This also applicable while shopping nursing bras.
• Empire waistlines & clothes with belt ties behind are perfect on a belly bump, buy into this trend and you'll be glad.
• Wear minimal frills so there's no collision with your bump thereby increasing its actual size.
• Always wear comfortable, effortless hair styles that suit your face shape.

In summary, you can stay stylishly expectant practicing all of these tips & more, you can also share a picture of your preggers style via email to stylemergers@gmail.com.

I'm sharing one of mine with all of you precious readers

Have a splendid week.... Cheers!!!

Ladies, how powerful is your undergarment  Undergarments shape up the overall look of an outfit, this implies they should be carefully selected. 

The "hour- glass" figure being the ideal body shape can wear many silhouettes and therefore needs little or no reliance on clothing camouflage tricks which are used to create a flattering figure. This "camouflage tricks" can be achieved using many styling tips one of which is wearing the right undergarments.

Here are some key undergarment pieces every girl should own.

1. The supportive bra - gives the correct lift to every downside. Invest in at least 3 quality sets.  

2. The Corset - is worn to hold and shape the torso/or upper body frame into a desired shape

3. The girdle - is worn to hold firmly the lower waist, it may or may not extend below the hips. It also shapes the butt.

4. The panties - lingerie designers have designed several types of panties making it easy to decide which to wear bearing in mind the outfit.  Visible pant lines (commonly referred to as VPL) can be avoided by wearing seamless or boy short panties on soft fabric. VPLs are no good to the beholders eyes.

5. The full body shaper- while you are at that weight loss plan, you can still appear chic in your fave dress by getting one of these shapers. It slims your silhouette and smoothens all that extra fat zone. Also worthy of note is that a shape wear should not feel restrictive and affect your breathing, if your's feels so try a size larger till you get a comfortable fit. 

Above all, make it a duty to feel good in your body type and watch out for more camouflaging styling tips.

Please share your personal undergarment experiences in the comments section.