'Come On'

How adorable is this!  This sweet and sexy outfit by TrendStyle lives up to its name...'Come On'.

You'll have fun mixing and matching these pieces with other things in your wardrobe  as it comes in all layers.  Gotta luv it.

• Come On by TrendStyle  http://slurl.com/secondlife/SLC%20Island/122/193/25/
  

Baby it's cold outside! But you'll want cold to stick around when you can wear this fur jacket by Crave appropriately named Diva.  Optional layers to wear as shown or with your favorite outfit underneath. Shown here in white. Also available in black, royal blue, red, and hot pink.
Don't forget to check out the matching boots!

• Diva fur by Crave Clothing Designs  http://slurl.com/secondlife/Crave/238/146/21
  

Mrs Clause never looked so good

If you're in the market for a winter coat or jacket you can't go wrong with AOHARU.  Show here is Mouton Coat in red.  This style is also available in white, black and ivory, However, the ivory is more of a golden taupe hue.  You'll also find a nice selection of open coats and jackets that work well for maternity wear. 
Mouton Coat in red at AOHARU http://slurl.com/secondlife/AOHARU/145/224/23/

Oh' Mama

This Lucille Oh'Doll Dress by Fishy Strawberry is shown here in purple, which I love, comes in other colors so you're sure to find the perfect color for you.   The drop shoulder makes this one unique and sexy whether you wear it as a maternity dress or a top with pants.  The bodice is sheer so it's ideal to wear at home and is sure to warm up that daddy-to be.

• Lucille Oh'Doll by Fishy Strawberry http://slurl.com/secondlife/Sanchon/49/159/31/
  

Pretty in Pink

This is my favorite maternity dress and it was created by Marinoco Oceanlane of MF Designs.  The
opaque skirt is shown here but it comes with a sheer option.  A great thing about this dress is that it also comes with the non-maternity skirts.  I'll be wearing this dress long after my babies are born.  I just love the detail and feminine styling.
MF Maternity Dress with dots http://slurl.com/secondlife/Marinoco%20Fashion/68/163/21/

Pretty Poison

This Poisonous Lotus top by Fishy Strawberry can be described with a word....tempting. The bodice is just a bit revealing on the sides but not too much. The hem curves gently creating a very natural look so hard to find in non-maternity clothes. Shown here in Quartz but available in other colors.  I love this so much I went back for them all.  

• Poisonous Lotus top at Fishy Strawberry http://slurl.com/secondlife/Sanchon/48/159/31/
• Dragonfly Gem Set in pink by Virtual Impressions http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ekho/136/127/24/

Surf in Style with Surf Couture

With just a few adjustments this Colleen Dress in red by Surf Couture makes such a stylish maternity dress.  To get this look just raise the top skirt and lower the bottom skirt.  I love the cute blue string tie that rests right under the belly with this look.  You'll feel like one sexy mama when wearing this dress.
Surf Couture http://slurl.com/secondlife/artilleri/131/175/24/

Cupcakes - a sweet treat for 50L

This chloe charcoal dress by Cupcakes comes with a regular prim skirt and a scripted resize skirt.  For a maternity dress I find it's best to wear just the glitch pants and the regular prim skirt (no under skirt) and adjust the prim skirt up just a bit and just a tad forward. I'm very tall and the skirt is still a nice length at just above the knee.  The skirt flows nicely as you walk.  I can't believe this dress is only 50L.  Click on the pic for a closer look at the delicate lace that creates elegance. 

• Chloe black lace dress at Cupcakes http://slurl.com/secondlife/Le%20Zoo/91/199/24/
• Hair corsage at AtomicBambi  http://slurl.com/secondlife/ToTK/160/82/29/

Picadi Style

For a more sophisticated long blouse try Miu top by Picadi. http://slurl.com/secondlife/Altobello/80/179/22/
Maureen hair/hat by Exile http://slurl.com/secondlife/Covet/174/39/28/
Jasha Verandi Bangle with color change hud http://slurl.com/secondlife/Altobello/56/141/22/

Barbie turns 50 this year!

Barbie walks the catwalk in Second Life

Go Batty

I found this amazing top on Xstreet for 10L. It's sold as a dress but you can see how well it works as a top paired with black  pants.  The lace cuffs are such a nice touch and add an air of elegance not found on most Halloween blouses I've found...especially at this price. If you have problems with the link just type "Nada's little Halloween Dress" in search and you will find it.  This jewelry set by Candace Hudson matches perfectly.

•  Nada's  Little Halloween Dress https://www.xstreetsl.com/modules.php?lang=en&name=Marketplace&SearchKeyword=nadas+little+halloween+dress&searchSubmitImage.x=0&searchSubmitImage.y=0&SearchLocale=0&SearchPriceMin=&SearchPriceMax=&SearchRatingMin=&SearchRatingMax=&sort=&dir=asc
•  Burnt Amber Jewelry Set by Candace Hudson http://slurl.com/secondlife/Paektu/50/179/117/http://slurl.com/secondlife/Paektu/50/179/117/http://slurl.com/secondlife/Paektu/50/179/117/http://slurl.com/secondlife/Paektu/50/179/117/

Scare Up Some Savings

You'll find this Halloween mini dress and spider web tights as a gift at *GF*

I love these shoes from DeLa and have them in several colors.  The orange goes perfectly with so many outfits you'll be wearing this time of year.  So get your broom and fly on over for your this cute outfit. ,

•  Dress at G Field  http://slurl.com/secondlife/YABU/142/115/23/
• Shoes at DeLa http://slurl.com/secondlife/DeLa/113/110/23/

A Little Taste of Autumn

• This little taste of Halloween is free at Pinky*Girls.  Get yours before it's gone.
• http://slurl.com/secondlife/remo/40/195/23/

Treat yourself to this free Halloween Ghost Dress at Kue!  It comes with black wedge shoes too! You'll find it in the lucky board outside the store. There are some cute Halloween items in the other lucky boards including a cute pumpkin goodie bag you can carry. 
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Koh%20Lan/237/191/24/

Crimson Glory

Casual glamour describes this crimson outfit by Tres Beau.  I'm 7 monthis pregnant with twins and this outfit covers the tummy well and looks wonderful and no prims to adjust.  This outfit also comes in a stunning blue color.  Like me, you may want to own both.

• Tres Beau Ruch Red   http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lace/109/164/23/
  

25L Dresses at Cupcakes!

What a bargain!!  This Angie dress by Cupcakes is only 25L.  You'll find this and many more 25L dresses upstairs at the LeZoo location.  I've paired this dress with Kookie Cherry burnt brown leggings and a bracelet that couldn't match more perfectly by *Jill*.  The necklace and earrings were a DSN gift.  If you haven't joined DSN you owe it to yourself to check it out.  You'll receive great gifts and demos.  You can find this look here:

•  Angie Dress upstairs at Cupcakes http://slurl.com/secondlife/Le%20Zoo/91/199/24/
• Cherry Leggings in this and other colors at http://slurl.com/secondlife/Cupcake/156/55/36/
• *Jill* Bracelet in single and stack style at http://slurl.com/secondlife/eot%20Devil%202/45/161/22/
  

Head on over to SMS (So Many Styles) to grab a cozy outfit like the winter sweater shown here in olive and matching shiny pants. Available in 5 color choices. Pants and sweaters sold separately.  You will find both to the left as you enter the store.  http://slurl.com/secondlife/Indelible%20Odyssey/112/65/22/

Having a hard time finding a Halloween inspired design that fits?  This one will and without any prim adjustments.  Best of all, it is in the lucky board right now at Pinky*Girls.  If you don't want to wait you can buy it for only 95L.   What a BOO-tiful bargain!   Check it out at http://slurl.com/secondlife/remo/40/195/23/

The upper prim may be removed.  I also wear this dress without the sleeves.  It works well for moms-to-be with or withut the top prim. 

Pinky*Gals has the sweetest dresses and coordinating hats in colors to please just about anyone. Shown here is the special release of  Autumn in platina and this particular dress comes with the hat. 

You will find the other versions on the back wall.  Hats may be purchased separately but are for sale above the dresses. See the full length photo above. http://slurl.com/secondlife/remo/40/195/23/

This is the first attire I've shown that was actually created to be maternity wear and this one I like. I found this Ikat black & white Cotton Dress at Wetherby's.  The SLURL should take you directly to the room devoted to maternity wear. This dress looks great as shown here on the streets of London and is sure to look great anywhere in SL.   http://slurl.com/secondlife/Wetherbys/118/249/33/

Sn@tch It Up

My friend in New Jersey told me that it snowed yesterday for the first time this season.  So in honor of the first snow, and for my friend Akasha, here a jacket/coat/dress, shown here in grey, that is perfect to take you through the coming winter months.  This can be worn as a jacket with or without the skirt and the skirt can be adjusted further down the body to make this a dress that looks great with a pair of black tights and boots. It's available in other muted winter colors as well.  You owe it to yourself to check this one out at Sn@tch.

• High Street Coat  http://slurl.com/secondlife/Snatch%20City/121/211/30/

Business Casual

Some of you have been asking for shirts and pants so here as shirt and vest that works very well.  It's from Tasty.  It comes with the tie and a striped shirt option. Just pair it with any black pair of pants and you're ready for the office or a walk in the Autumn sun.  My hubby loves this look!  You might find that you do too.  You'll find it on the front wall to the right as you walk in the store.

• Tasty Brat Long Tee Vest http://slurl.com/secondlife/Starry Isles/145/197/21
  

Okay, so I splurged on this dress called Josephine by a La Folie, but  I'm crazy for feminine floaty dresses that still look sexy and cover what needs to be covered at the same time.  And of course the dress is just as pretty without the flower attachment if you so choose.  This is a favorite that I will wear often even after the babies arrive.It actually looks much prettier worn than in the store pictures.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shiner/209/41/105/

Today's look is s feminine flirty light blue dress called mia from cover girl.   You will love the movement of the skirt.  The lace hem moves like an underskirt but the skirt is actually one attachment.  Don't forget to click on the pic for a closer look at the lace detail.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/CHIGASAKI/138/151/21/

The Unexpected for the Expecting

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Want to know my secret for cute maternity clothes that no one else is wearing? 

Look in unexpected places...like Aura's children's clothing store.  Yes...this is a child's dress.  The skirt is scripted so you can modify it to fit as you need and it comes with the black tights and  black flats. I chose to wear it without the wrist and sock ruffles, lol, and turtleneck but accessorized with a beautiful jewelry set by CCD called Alexandra.  The jewelry set is scripted color change and one I wear often.

• Sosha dress by Aura http://slurl.com/secondlife/Saone/132/137/22/
  
• Alexandra jewelry set by CCD  http://slurl.com/secondlife/HollandCoast%202/10/70/22/
  

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Pair this Baiastice Charlotte shirt with a pair of leggings and boots and you'll look fabulous rain, shine, or mommy time. http://slurl.com/secondlife/BAIASTICE/153/126/25/

Dress by N*Cotton  http://slurl.com/secondlife/Symmetry/180/216/48/  Modifiable skirt for growing mommy tummies.
Hat-hair by W&Y http://slurl.com/secondlife/TSUKIJI/196/201/22/ with scripted color change.
Jewelry set by Virtual Impressions    http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ekho/136/127/24/

Looking for a cute shirt that covers your growing mommy tummy?  This one is free at Fishy Strawberry.  I loved it so much I went back and bought it in another color.  http://slurl.com/secondlife/Sanchon/48/159/31/

"The Z Bag" by Zooby

I have long been a fan of Zooby and was thrilled to find the perfect accessory for for all pet lovers. It's called "The Z Bag". There is so much to love about this bag. It's scripted to change colors & textures, add pockets or even add chains, pins, buttons, buckles and a key holder. The cat is animated with sound on and off and animationed as well. The kitty moves it's little kitty paws and head and opens it mouth. You can even make your cat talk in chat. Several cat options are available. And Zooby didn't forget dog lovers. There are puppy Z bags too!Available at http://slurl.com/secondlife/Zoobyland/127/130/21/

I had so much fun in this outfit from Bewitched Designs by Wiccan Soujourner. This soon to be released pack called Latex Beachwear is shown here in seagreen and the pack is filled with goodies you will want to check out. Shown first is my favorite way of wearing this outfit. I love the side tie. Should you desire more coverage you have options to choose from, even a system Pareo. Can you believe that not only is the hat included, the sunglasses and snorkel are included too! I had planned to show you the cute little seagreen flats as well as flippers that come with this but I played in the ocean a bit too late and got bitten by a shark. Yes, you can actually be bitten by a shark with the water turning blood red! I actually, wasn't that injured but I didn't want to take the chance of the shark ruining my new favorite bikini.
Availale at //slurl.com/secondlife/Bewitched/180/127/22/
And should you be brave enough to swim in the shark infested waters http://slurl.com/secondlife/Pondi%20Beach/87/88/28/

I adore the lace neckline of this dress created by Wiccan Soujourner. The bodice is sheer with just a hint of what lies underneath and the lace at the hem is even more sheer to show a little leg. Although sexy, this is the little white dress you can pull out of your closet for many occasions and always feel appropriate. If you need a new little black dress, Innocent Rose is available in black. By the way, I had to have that too! Available at http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bewitched/175/127/22/

Beningborough Splendor

Who said butterflies only appear in the Spring? The splendid colors of red, orange, yellow and gold will have you wearing these butterflies year round. The skirt comes with several options and a delightful headpiece (not shown) is included. You will have to visit the store to check out it's whimsy. The dress is shown here but the floor length gown in also available for purchase. It's time to shed your winter cocoon and emerge to your own splendor! Created by Bliss Beningborough http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bwonderland/121/228/25/

A forbidden apple of a design

Who wouldn't be tempted by this design that could have come straight out of the Garden of Eden. Although this red leaf bikini is shown here accessorized, as I took the pic for an event submission, this forbidden apple of a design looks fabulously enticing without them, just as Eve herself may have worn it. And should the Eve in you need a change of pace, this bikini also comes in a green leaf design. Created by sarissa Oh of Fallen Angels. Found at Babele Fashion http://slurl.com/secondlife/Constantine/47/14/50/

If you can't wait for summer to begin, you will love this little gingham top designed by Honey Szpeizer . This shade of blue is my favorite color but it also comes in red and lime green. The jewelry & pants are also available in her shop. You won't believe the great prices. I bought just about everything in the store and spent less than I would have on one well made gown. It's definitely worth your time to check out her designs. Available at her store delightfully called Honey-Honey. http://slurl.com/secondlife/Moon%20Light%20JP/65/44/24/