I am now 35 weeks preggers and for the last eight months I have point-blank refused to look like some boring-ass granified mom-to-be, devoted to the cult of pastel and floral. That is not to say that I am some guru of style – I have my own style and I like it. I have simply refused to give up my ‘look’ for the sake of a big belly and some water retention. Luckily, there are many modern designers and retailers that offer trendy maternity wear. And I am happy for the trendies but what about the alternative mom-to-be? My ‘style’ is part of my identity and is an outward expression of my personality and the way I feel. It’s important to me. Not everyone gets this and not every pregnant woman is preoccupied with finding funky-punky tops to fit a bulging belly or with ensuring that month-eight swollen feet will accomodate 20-up Docs. But I care. Read the rest of this entry »
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On November - 13 - 2009
