Fall fashions are on the sales racks now and it’s super simple to find beautiful, affordable clothes for the cooler weather, especially if you shop online. Here are a few ideas and websites to point you in the right direction… tops, sweaters, skirts, pants, and more… all for $30 and under!

Whether you’re looking for something to wear to work, to a party, or just to curl up at home in, here are some pretty things that will keep you feeling cozy and comfy! Happy shopping!

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Sleeveless Bow-Neck Fashion Top – Target.com $19.99

Maternity Tie-Neck Jersey Tops – Old Navy.com (4 colors) $10.00

Long-Sleeve Side-Rouched Pullover Sweater – Target.com (3 colors) $24.99

Knee Length Pencil Fit Skirt – Motherhood.com $29.98

Sleeveless Ruffle Front Maternity Blouse – Motherhood.com $24.98

Maternity Long Marled Cardigans – Old Navy.com $30

Under Belly Boot Cut Maternity Jeans – Motherhood.com $26.98 (NOW BUY ONE GET ONE 50% OFF)

Maternity Floral Drop-Waist Tunics – Old Navy $20.00

3/4 Sleeve Pleated Maternity Jacket – Motherhood.com $29.99

Maternity Velour Pants – Old Navy (3 colors) $22.94

Long-Sleeve Ruched Sweater Dress – Target.com (4 colors) $29.99

Sleeveless Ruched Maternity Dress – Motherhood.com $24.99

Cowl-Neck Sweater Dress- Target.com (5 colors) $29.99

Convertible Sleeve Tab Cuff Cardigan – Motherhood.com $24.99

Corduroy Pork Chop Pockets Boot Cut Pants – Motherhood.com $24.99

Classic Americana

Red, white, and blue are star colors this season, while stripes are always classic. Preppy plaids, jeans, and rolled-cuff khakis give you some relaxed looks for weekend barbecues in the yard.

Orange Pin-tucked Top by Gap $39.50

Military

The military look continues to be popular and versatile.  Light military jackets are great for the transition between winter and spring, or for layering when it’s cool outside.  Military accents can also be found on dresses, pants, and tops.

Convertible Sleeve Button Front Maternity Dress by Motherhood Maternity $38.98

Classic Long Sleeve Maternity Coat by Olian Maternity $120.40

Vintage Floral

This look comes in beautifully ruffled dresses, tiered tops, and artisan tees. Dress it up with sequins and bows, or dress it down with stud details, cargo pockets, and military jackets.

3/4 Sleeve Trapeze Maternity Blouse by Motherhood Maternity $34.98

Embellished Slub-Knit Tees by Old Navy $16.50

Soft and Feminine

Celebrate pregnancy with clothes that make you feel womanly. Soft pastels, pristine whites, feminine ruffles, and pretty prints paired are accentuated by belts and bows to show off your blossoming figure.

Sleeveless Sash Belt Maternity Blouse by Motherhood Maternity $24.98

Embellished Drop-Waist Tops by Old Navy $16.50

Versatility: Get more bang for your buck when you buy something you can dress up or down, and wear again a few more times before baby arrives. This little black dress from the Gap ($59.50) can be dressed up with heels and a great necklace, or dressed down with flats and a colorful scarf.

Flatter your bump: Go for a streamlined look that acknowledges your curves without exaggerating them. There’s no need to squeeze your nine-month belly into a sequined mini-dress just because you can. Instead, opt for something soft, comfortable, and graceful, like this wine colored dress from Motherhood.

Get wild: Yes, you are about to become a mother, but that doesn’t mean you need to sit in the corner next to Granny all evening.  Set your wild side free for just one evening with this leopard print shirtdress that shows off lots of leg ($170 from Due Maternity)!

Mix-n-match: If dresses aren’t your thing, you can get a dressy top and pair it with black satin or velvet pants.

Long and glamorous: If it’s a black-tie affair, a strapless, floor-length dress will take their breath away. This silky jersey dress from Isabella Oliver (it comes in red, too, for the truly daring!) is a winner!

Accessorize: Even if you can’t find the perfect dress, a simple black number can be glamorized by adding statement pieces you love. A pair of sweeping chandelier earrings, a bright scarf, or some awesome heels will do the trick!

Never fear! There are lots of them out there, and here are some of summer’s sweetest sundresses for UNDER $30!

Old Navy: Crinkled gauze fabric, breezy style, and adjustable straps. $29.50

Kiki’s Fashions: Lots and lots of adorable dresses, all under $50! Yellow & white print dress $28.99, Pink plaid dress $27.99

Motherhood Maternity: Soft jersey knit, smocked, spaghetti straps. $19.98

Old Navy: Soft gauze, crochet trim, graceful tiered hemline. $29.50

So what should you be looking for?  Here are some Spring 2010 fashion trends for the mom-to-be that won’t have you shuddering in horror!

Sugar Candy Shades: Silky, floating fabrics in soft, feminine colors will definitely breath a sense of spring-time into your wardrobe. Bring on the frills, ruffles, and pastels!

Candy Floss style via Made for Mums

Be Knotty! Knots, drapes, pleats, and other fun shapes reigned on the catwalks, says Made for Mums.

Drop-Waist Peasant Top by Old Navy; Tie Knot dress by Isabella Oliver

Cool T’s: When the weather starts to heat up, you’ll want some fun, comfy T-shirts to brighten up your outfit. The bright colors, draping, and graphics on these T’s keeps them from being boring!

T-shirts from the Gap

Eye-popping Prints: Dress your bump in flashy florals and bright geometric designs.  Let your wardrobe energize you this spring season!

If you can’t wear short shorts because you feel the need to wear compression stockings for dvt or just aren’t that thrilled with your ankles, then maybe jeans are a better choice.

James Jeans Maternity Bootcut Stretch Jeans at Nordstrom; Maternity Jeans by Gap

Color & Highlights

1. Brunettes: Create dimension by framing your face with warm highlights, but avoid any color that’s more than three shades from your natural hue. A dark brown base will help prevent highlights from looking streaky and dated.

2. Blondes: Maintain that carefree, beachy look by introducing soft, subtle shades—less on the golden side, more on the neutral side. Adding overly harsh or white tones could suggest that locks have been processed. If you prefer chunky highlights, add them further away from your face.

3. Red Heads: A natural red head is rare, so don’t stray too far from your true hue. It’s also important to keep in mind that red hair tends to lighten dramatically in the sunlight. If you’re itching for an update, introduce subtle highlights to the crown of the head, as well as to the ends of your hair; this will help add dimension while maintaining the overall shade.

Cut & Style

1. Curly Hair: An experienced stylist will take into consideration each individual curl, cutting to create movement, varying lengths and strand-by-strand definition. It may be hard to find a great curly-hair stylist, so if you see someone with a cut that you love, don’t be afraid to ask them who their stylist is. When styling your cut, aim for soft, romantic texture.  Skip the gel and apply a smoothing oil or lightweight moose to give each curl a polished finish. If you’re using a diffuser, remember to dry curls with cold air, which helps them set. Minimize hand-contact with locks to prevent frizz; if you need to scrunch curls, use a towel.

2. Straight Hair: The most essential hair secret of all: trim regularly for neat, healthy-looking locks. If you have thin, straight locks, a short and layered cut with bluntly-finished ends will add weight and promote swing. Consider a bob, or if your face is on the rounder side, try a just-under-the-chin length. Additionally, a long side-swept bang will effortlessly frame the face, even when left unstyled. If you’re blessed with thick hair, play up the layers and angles for dimension. To style, don’t just brush and go. Instead, Instead, apply a volumizing product to the roots for lift—then flip, toss and blow dry hair freely.

3. Thick Hair: Adding long layers to thick hair will give it the desired tousled look without promoting frizz. If you’d rather opt for a different style, go for it… but to attain that get up-and-go look, your hair must be cut specifically for the style. The longer thick hair gets, the easier it is to handle, since the weight forces it to behave. Thick, short hair runs the risk of looking poofy. Additionally, when it’s long, you can easily pull it back off your face to create a full, party-ready bun or pony tail.

Condition & Shine

1. Quick Fix: Hot oil is great for achieving an instant light-reflecting shine, but no more than once a week. Keep in mind that fuller hair can better handle constant treatment then fine hair.

2. Long term: Never underestimate the power of a protein-rich diet for strengthening and rebuilding hair. A protein-packed conditioner can work wonders, too.

3. Shampoo: For thick, curly hair, shampooing every two or three days is ideal, as it gives natural oils a chance to condition hair between washes.

Feature photo from the Knot

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Evening Tops:

Pretty Dresses:

Flirty Separates:

Cozy Knits:

Wear to Work:

Casual Weekend:

Sleek Silhouette: When dressing up, wear bottoms that rise over your belly for the smoothest lines under tops.

Splurge on basics; skim on trendy items: Forget about blowing your budget on that one funky printed tunic top like Gwen Stefani. Spend your money wisely on a great-fitting pair of jeans, some well-tailored work pants, and empire-waist tops.
Add color with fun, funky accessories: When wearing basics, make a statement with jewelry like bold necklaces or cocktail rings, which can be worn post-pregnancy.
Keep it balanced: Wear dark-wash maternity jeans with long, thin legs to balance out big tops.

Shop eBay: You can find designer maternity items at a fraction of the price through consignment shops and eBay. And, when you are no longer pregnant, you can resell them!

Budget shopping secrets: Comparison shop online for those must-have designer items to get the best price. When shopping at pricey maternity boutiques, walk past the high-dollar items at the front of the store and peruse the sale items at the back of the store. You may get lucky and find a real steal.

Top maternity fashion trends of 2008:

Maxi Dresses: With celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Nicole Richie dressing their baby bumps in long, flowing dresses, the maxi dress trend is one that caught on with both the pregnant and non-pregnant set. Pictured is actor Matthew McConaughey and his pregnant girlfriend Camila Alves wearing a long espresso-colored maxi dress.

Long skirts: Gwen Stefani was often seen wearing a long printed skirt with a bump-hugging top. This trend is both stylish and comfortable.

Maternity jeans: Jennifer Garner has been seen looking casual and stylish by pairing maternity jeans, such as 7 for all Mankind, with a cute maternity top.

Scarves: Celebrities such as Jessica Alba and Naomi Watts were often seen accessorizing their look with a colorful scarf tied around their neck.

Belt your bump: To prevent the dreaded “tent look,” celebrities such as Camila Alves and Naomi Watts were seen pairing a dress or long tunic top with a belt under their bellies.

Doug MacIntosh, colorist at Minardi Salon in New York City, suggests that once you’ve decided to continue coloring your hair throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding, you have an in-depth consultation with a colorist about what the best option is for you.

Before you color, heed these tips from Parents.com:

1. Wait out the first trimester. Most doctors and colorists recommend not doing chemical processes during the first three months of pregnancy for both safety reasons and your potential sensitivity to the chemical fumes. Also, hair may change during pregnancy. Some women get more gray hair, others find that their hair texture changes. After the first trimester you’ll have a better idea what you’re dealing with.

2. Avoid processes that involve scalp contact. All the experts agree that any color process should avoid touching the skin and scalp to prevent absorption of chemicals into the bloodstream. This means no single-process color, which is harsher and comes into contact with hair roots.

3. Try temporary color. Here’s the ultimate no-commitment option — a hair mascara wand or a hair pencil. The results only last until your next shampoo, and they’re nontoxic.

4. Opt for highlights. This process involves painting sections of the hair with permanent color (which contains peroxide and ammonia) but not allowing the solution to touch the scalp or skin.

5. Don’t be duped by vegetable dye. There’s no such thing as vegetable dye that’s safe against the scalp during pregnancy.

6. Pare down your hair color expectations. Coming into the salon every four weeks for root touch-ups or a single process just isn’t realistic. Talk with your stylist about taking your hair maintenance down a notch.

More maternity hair care tips for easy, pretty styling, from Parents.com:

Hair can be time-consuming and sometimes an unnecessary source of anxiety. During pregnancy, you may be looking for a low-maintenance style that looks good and is easy to take care of, without chemicals, of course. Get some advice from the pros at Bumble and Bumble in New York City on the best cuts and styles for expectant and new moms.

Don’t go drastic. You may be tempted to exercise control over some part of your life by going for a totally new look. Bumble and Bumble stylist Nikki An notes that many pregnant women come in thinking that cutting of their hair will give them new, more manageable look. But An recommends that they keep their locks longer, softer, and never make a drastic change — as they’ll most likely regret it later. Shorter hair doesn’t always mean that it will be easy or less time-consuming to style. It’s a good idea to stay within a range of length and shape that you’re already comfortable with.

Consider your new face shape. Many women find that their faces get fuller during pregnancy and should consider that when getting a new cut. Nikki explains, “Wearing hair straight, at shoulder length or a little longer, can help create the illusion of a slender face.” Stylist Barry suggests avoiding blunt bangs and lots of layers, which only accentuate a heavier face.

Conquering curls. If your hair isn’t naturally straight and you have the time and energy for heat styling, go for it. Prep damp hair by combing through a dollop of straightening balm. Then blow dry with a round, natural-bristle brush, being careful to point the nozzle down the hair shaft, to ensure a smooth finish. If you prefer to keep your curls intact, just run a light-hold gel through towel-dried hair to keep frizzies in check.

Go low-maintenance. Once you’ve given birth you probably won’t have much free time, let alone 15 minutes to wash your hair and primp. This is reason enough to get a cut that you don’t have to style every day. Few women have the time to come in for regular cuts while toting a baby, so stylist Shirley Ching recommends longer styles which can be pulled back in a chic ponytail. This is especially true when your baby is grabbing anything she can get her hands on. Slick hair back into a low ponytail with a leather cord or ribbon wrapped around the elastic for an updated look.

Other timesaving tips:

*Sprinkle a dry shampoo or hair powder on roots in between washings.

*Look for two-in-one styling aids.

*Skip the blow dryer.

*Braid wet hair before you go to bed. Take it out in the morning and you’ll have sexy waves.

*Get some pretty barrettes or ponytail holders for a quick French twist or ponytail.

The ponytail featured is from Hairstyles 53. Check out Hairstyles 53 for more hot hairsyles.

Japanese Weekend Sublimation dress from Blossom Maternity. The rosy foliage and square neck make this a stunning choice for any party! Or how about this sleek Olian dress, also from Blossom Maternity, in a rich cocoa:

Old Navy is always a good stop for stylish, affordable maternity clothes. This season’s dresses are simply gorgeous! My two favorites are this red knit front-tie dress and this luxurious satin paisley dress. You’ll be the belle of the ball!

If you want to mix ‘n’ match, Due Maternity has some fabulous dressy tops, like the Cobalt Floral Strapless top, silver, sequined silk cami, or pink Twig top.

Another pretty option, also from Old Navy, is this elegant voile tank with cut-out bodice that can be paired with your favorite skirt or pants. You might also like the satin puff sleeve top. Best part: They are only $12.50 each!

But what to wear with these fabulous tops? The Over Bump Skirt is a fabulous option, with kick pleats and belt. If you prefer pants, try these comfy velveteen pants or shiny straight leg trousers.

If you want something super sassy to show off your blooming figure, the Boob Shiny Maternity dress is a real attention-stealer. (Just don’t ask me why the designer is named Boob… must be a British thing. They do ship to the US, though!). For something more conservative and elegant, the Satin Bow Dress is stylish and and classy.

Of course, when in doubt, there’s always a little black dress. Strapless and V-neck wrap dress from Due Maternity. The Japanese Weekend wrap dress is lovely for something more modest. Also check out Liz Lange for Target, which has over 30 styles of black dresses at affordable prices!

If you need something for a black-tie event, you can’t go wrong with a floor-length, black stretch-lace dress. I also think this green lace gown with scalloped lace detail is beautiful… and LOVE the white ribbon gown!  I reccomend that you check out Maternity Clothing Fashion for lots more super gorgeous, glamorous dresses.

It’s chilly outside, so you’ll need something pretty and cozy to keep out the cold! This cardigan from Mimi Maternity ties in the front with a gorgeous satin bow. For full coverage, try their wool front button maternity coat.

And… just for fun (since not many of us can afford a$1,540 Amethyst maternity gown or $1,340 Gold fish gown):

Ooh la la!! Now THAT would make a statement at your office holiday party!

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