Maternal bliss: spring styles for moms-to-be

MOMS all over the world can relate to how you may feel about fashion right now; comfy jogging suits and oversized T-shirts are the order of the day.

But many expectant divas believe that now is the time to dress up and be pampered. So maintain your hair appointment schedule, get your beauty rest, indulge in pedicures as often as you like, and above all else, shed those blah clothes. With the latest maternity fashions on the scene, you can celebrate your mommy-to-be status with sophisticated and sassy styles every day of the week.

Here are a few great looks to get you started.

BLUE ANGEL

Baby-soft blue lace-trimmed camisole and cardigan (Carson Pirie Scott & Co.); white eyelet tiered mid-calf skirt (Motherhood Maternity); purse by Gina Alexander, Jewelry: "Deauville" heart and pear drop cubic zirconia necklace, blue topaz pear cocktail ring and earrings.

TICKLED PINK

Coral embroidered skirt and camisole (A Pea in the Pod); white crochet capelet (Motherhood Maternity). Jewelry: "O'hara" ornate freshwater pearl bracelet, "Marissa" white faux pearl earrings, "Cat Nip" timepiece.

WORKING IT

Pink suit CA Pea in the Pod); sage and melon multiprint blouse (Carson Pirie Scott & Co.). Jewelry: "Omarosa" curly right hand ring, "Pageant Queen" crown necklace. CZ diamond leverback earrings, "Phat Cat" timepiece.

EBONY & IVORY

White sateen pantsuit with three-button jacket (Mimi Maternity); "Baby Rocks" white tank (Motherhood Maternity). Shoes: "Sandra" silver and black low-heeled dressy sling back, Diego Sanz. Jewelry: "Hedda" chandelier earrings, "Samantha" flower tennis bracelet and "Purrrr" timepiece.

SUMMER BLUSH

Ivory chiffon floral dress (Carson Pirie Scott & Co.); hot pink straw hat (Wal-Mart). Jewelry: "Jamie" oval cut pink zirconia and round fancy sterling necklace; "Show Girl" timepiece.

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Details: Jewelry available, at emitations.com. "Cat Nip," "Purrrr." "Show Girl." and "Phat Cat" timepieces available at Macy's. Spring foliage available at Home Interiors (www.homeinteriors.com).

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