Pregnancy

On Thursday, the Alexander McQueen Creative Director, Sarah Burton visited Buckingham Palace to receive an OBE (Order of the British Empire) for her outstanding contribution to the British fashion world. Apparently, she was "very, very humbled" to be honored like this and presented with her award from none other than Prince Charles. With her past track record for designing Kate Middleton's wedding dress along with a large percentage of Kate's day to day wardrobe, she was asked a frank question about designing maternity clothing for the The Duchess and replied, "I hope I will be."

I couldn't agree more. Here's hoping that Kate will stay looking as graceful and elegant as she has been acting throughout her reign in the royal family in chic, well tailored maternity wear.

The saying is true that money can't buy you good health, and it is case in point for our poor Duchess of Cornwall Kate Middleton. The 30 year old Princess is feeling quite under the weather lately and has been admitted to King Edwards VII Hospital for acute morning sickness. Along with some ginger tea and bland biscuits, I've gathered a selection of beauty products to help calm, relaxe and soothe her growing and very tired tummy. Take a peek below!

All hail the latest in royal news, as it is officially announced today that Kate Middleton is pregnant! An official Palace statement proclaimed earlier today, "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that the Duchess of Cambridge is expecting a baby." Unfortunately, she has been feeling quite ill with morning sickness, but hopefully that will pass soon. I for one can't wait to see what this modern royal mum-to-be will be wearing as we watch her petite frame grow over the upcoming months — how about you?

A couple of weeks ago I visited one of my favourite boutiques, Donna Ida in South Kensington to check out their très chic maternity alteration service in their denim clinic. What makes it so unique is that they will insert either elastic side panels or a full elastic waistband that stretches over your belly for the duration of your pregnancy into a pre-existing pair of jeans or pants, or they will do the alteration to any of their items at the shops. The coolest part is that the pants can also be altered back to their pre-pregnancy style after you have the baby — all for £40!

The women in the 5 boutiques across London are so sweet to work with. They measure your belly to ensure a good fit (of course allowing room to grow) and then you are free to pick them up a week later. I just really like that you don't have to miss almost two whole seasons of shopping because you are pregnant. You can still look fashionable and invest in a pricey pair of Goldsign, J Brand, Seven or Citizen of Humanity jeans, cords or pants without having to bid adieu to them postpartum. It's a wonderful and practical solution for stylish mums!