She wore non maternity outfits which clearly worked for her bump.

Jealous? Me. Never.

I’m a big fan of a little help, and know that when you’re pregnant, you still get lumps and bumps where you don’t want them. What I like is that as your baby grows, the super stretchy, velvety smooth belly panel comfortable expands without restriction. Like that. Click on the image to see all the features.

I recommend you pop over to BLANQI and have a look at both their regular and long versions. You can buy them direct for $68.

According to the instructions over at DIY Divas, you just need about 2 yards of fabric and one t-shirt. Happy days. And do let me know how you get on if you give it a go.

The coat is made from quality tweeds and wool mixes, with detailing in the form of long zippers and chunky buttons. Quality wise, it’s lovely. One design outfit to keep an eye on!

This stuff doesn’t come up very often, so when it does, it’s so worth buying.

If you have spotted over vintage maternity sites, do let us know.

First up is the cream maternity t-shirt from Dorothy Perkins. Easy to style as this fit goes with most styles of jeans and footwear, through on some accessories and you really are good to go and only £16. Next is the Maternity heart print blouse with contrast pussy-bow, short frilled sleeves and tie fastening waist belt from George at Asda just £12. Don’t be tempted to wear with leggings. Think pencil skirt. This post is running a little light on the clothing side, mainly because a lot of heart clothing is based on slogans. And I don’t do slogans. Sorry.

So…

Now if you’re a little bit geeky, or just like to be a little bit different – you’re bound to love this Lego heart necklace. Etsy seller MoLgifts will sell you one for just over £6. Bargain. Or if she’s always on twitter how about this ever so sweet tweet charm which has  a 18ct gold plated heart shape wing. £25 from Chambers & Beau.

If it’s an achy back that’s the problem, why not get this lovely little hot water bottle. £16.99 from Not on the High Street. Bonus points for being thoughtful. Or perhaps a Vivienne Westwood heart and orb embossed leather cross body bag. Nice and not a bad price either £119 from Sunday Best.

And finally, don’t forget that bump. How about getting a little bib and showing a little bump love. These divine bibs (I have seen them in the flesh) are an absolute steal. You can grab one for £6 from Big Bird’s Boutique on Etsy. Click click.

I am also liking this as it will be great post baby too, a great little wrap cover up should you be breastfeeding. It’s a great item. And it’s on sale. Currently 25% off and down to a couple of pence over £63.

When they launch, you will be able to get your mitts on dresses from the likes of Isabella Oliver, Crave, Picchu, Butter by Nadia, Sweetbelly Couture and other premium materninty btrands for a fraction of the cost of buying new.

We will let you know further details as soon as the site is launched, but until then, check out their facebook page.

First up is the Grace Dress from Tiffany Rose. Cute and just £140. They also have a lovely strapless dress called Oyster, which is also available in black. ASOS Maternity have a very nice knee length floral lace maternity dress with a boat neckline, a slim pencil cut, short styling with a scalloped hem, and semi-sheer fitted cropped sleeves for just £45 and Bumps Maternity have a rather lovely 1920s inspired little black party dress worthy of any wannabe red carpet goer. It’s on sale too, for £37. Click click. Not pictured is a full length black dress for £70 from Does My Tum Look Big In This. I fear the image does not do this dress justice though!

So ladies, if you’re planning on walking the red carpet soon, perhaps one of these will make you look as lovely as the Duchess of Cambridge! And we’re still hunting for some floor length dresses for you. If you spot one, do let us know.

Kate Middleton image source: Grazia Daily.

It was designed by by Jean-Paul Goude and Antonio Lopez in 1979 and is part of the collection of the Postmodernism exhibition at the V&A. The exhibition runs until 15th january, so if you want to take a look you need to hot foot it over there sharpish! Read more about it on the V&A website.