Budget maternity fashion tips: Accessorise with a scarf

Jonathan Suanders S/S 2013

Scarves have been wrapping their way around the fashion world for a good few years now providing a great way to update a tired or bland outfit.

This season they made their way to the top of the 2013 must-have accessories list with Marc Jacobs, Jonathan Saunders and Louis Vuitton just some of the designers to show off this trend on the catwalks.

And these reasonably priced gems are perfect for that maternity wardrobe on a budget.

Updating a simple top with an on-trend patterned or bold coloured scarf will give it a new lease of life, meaning you don't need to splash out on hundreds of maternity tops. And the same applies to that trusty black or block colour dress.

We also love the fact that you can continue to wear these after the birth, as well as consider them as a subtle breastfeeding aid.

Buy one or two scarves and mix and match for an instant style update. 

Below are just a few of our faves.

Cream rose print lightweight scarf, £15, River Island

Asos Butterfly Image scarf, £12

China blue scarf, £12, Oasis

Shimmer scarf, £12, Jane Norman

Animal Border Print Scarf, £20, Warehouse

Spring/summer 2013 maternity trends: Orange

Carolina Herrera, S/S 2013

The brighter the better is the moto for this season, with striking hues appearing on highstreet rails.

Taking  inspiration from the sixties, orange was a key  summer 2013 colour on the catwalks of Louis Vuitton, Moschino and Versace.

And the great thing is that this trend can easily be worked into any summer maternity wardrobe.
The key is to make sure you don't clash or overdo it.

Pick an orange maternity dress and team up with black or white sandals or heels, while orange skinny jeans look great partnered with a maternity vest top or tee.

If you want to keep it simple then pairing an orange maternity top with a pair of indigo skinny jeans is also a great option.



If you're still not feeling brave enough to show off this look you can still give a nod to the  trend with a simple swipe of orange lippy or orange nails.

See some of our fave orange maternity picks below.

ASOS Maternity Ovoid Shift Dress, £24

Maternity Orange Button Pocket Vest, New Look, £12.99

COCOON Slim Fit Maternity Trousers with Wide Waistband, £45, La Redoute

Bourjois Rouge Edition Lipstick Orange Pop Up, £7.99, Superdrug

Orange Print Wrap Top, £28, Next

Top five maternity summer trench coats and macs

Phillip Lim SS 2013

Dear weather, all we'd like is a week of sun.

A week where we can get our pins out, bask in the warm rays of summer and not have to worry about taking out a maternity jacket or brolly.

However, we do know that we live in Britain and this is probably as unlikely as storks bringing in our impending bundles of joy.

Take advantage of the weather and show off the spring/summer 2013 trend channelled by the likes of Phillip Lim and Balenciaga with a maternity mac or trench coat.

Lightweight and waterproof, these classic items are perfect for any wardrobe keeping you dry during the summer showers, while being cool enough to ensure you and your bump don't overheat.

Pick a classic colour that will match your wardrobe and grow with you bump throughout those damp summer days.

See below for some of our faves.

 Asos Maternity Mac with Tab Detail, £75

Mae Drape Maternity Trench, £168.75, Isabella Oliver

Maternity Trench coat, £34.50, Vertbaudet

Double Breasted Maternity Mac, £45, Jojo Maman Bebe

Mamalicious Cream Paula Asymmetric Belted Trench Coat, £59.99, New Look

Top five summer maternity maxi skirts

It's finally safe to say summer has arrived and we've been basking in the warm sunshine.
If you think it's still a little bit too early to get those pins out completely, you don't have to miss out on showing off this season's hottest trends.

A lightweight maxi skirt is perfect for filling the gap between cooler spring and sweltering summer day.

And there's some great options to choose from. Play it safe and go for a black or white number, or be daring and channel one of this season's hottest hues.

Team up with a cute maternity t-shirt for a cooler daytime look, or add a maternity vest and accessorise with a silk scarf or chunky necklace for when those temperatures rise.

Opting for this staple maternity piece in a sheer fabric makes it a great option for a night out. Just team up with a pair of sandals or wedges.

See below for some of our faves.

Light Blue Maxi Skirt, £39, Seraphine Maternity

Bella maternity maxi skirt, £80, Vanessa Knox

Maternity white crinkled maxi skirt, Red Herring maternity at Debenhams, £7

Maternity Maxi skirt, £34, Next

Heavenly Bump Grey Jersey Maxi Skirt, £24.99, New Look

Maternity fashion trend Spring/Summer 2013: White

Sass and Bide Spring/Summer 2013

Keep your maternity style simple in one of this season's hottest trends.

White is a staple part of the Spring/Summer 2013 colour palate with the likes of Victoria Beckham, Alexander Wang and Jill Stuart just some of the many designers who made this a key shade in their collections.

Appearing on crisp clean separates made from cotton, lace and other floaty fabrics emulating the romance of the summer, this hue showed that sometimes simple really is best.


We've picked our fave staple white maternity separates, which look great teamed up with a splash of colour or together for top to toe white. 

White Nico dress, £72 Blossom Maternity

Maternity Shorts, £25, Vertbaudet

Mama-licious White Maternity Maxi Skirt, £35, Amazon

Tie Front Blouse, Next, £30

Maternity Straightleg Jeans, £59, Boden

Top five maternity fashion trends for Spring/Summer 2013 trends: Monochrome, lace, stripes and more.

The snow may be making us want to wrap up in our maternity coats and jumpers, but the shops are telling us something different boasting a gorge range of spring/summer 2013 fashions.

And just because you're pregnant you don't have to miss out with a fantastic range of maternity spring clothes available.

Today we've picked out our top spring/summer 2013 trends that we feel are a must have for any maternity wardrobe.

See the gallery below and get those credit cards ready.

Monochrome made a huge style stance on this season's catwalks, showing that sometimes things really do look better in black and white. 60s inspired skirt, £18,  from Asos

The summer 2013 catwalks were gleaming with printed trousers, with the likes of Peter Pilotto, Matthew Williamson, Moschino Cheap and Chic and House of Holland just a handful of designers showcasing this look. Cool change surf pant £139 Blossom Mother and Child

Stripes are hot fashion property with the likes of Marc Jacobs and Peter Som making these key looks. Follow the trend with this top, £12, Peacocks

Leather may be a risky option when you're pregnant but there's no denying this trend is huge this season. Show off this look with these leather panel leggings, £28, Topshop

Lace is set to filter into every summer wardrobe, whether its as a full-on dress or skirt. Take the trend to a smart level with this dress, Maternity Prom Dress with contrast lining £95, Rock-a-Bye Rosie

Spring/Summer 2013 trends: Printed maternity leggings and trousers, monochrome, geometric, floral and more

Peter Pilotto S/S 2013

Show off your bump in one of this season's  hottest trends with a pair of printed trousers.

The summer 2013 catwalks were gleaming with this style, with the likes of Peter Pilotto, Matthew Williamson, Moschino Cheap and Chic and House of Holland just a handful of designers showcasing this look.

Florals, bold block prints, monochrome geometrics, stripes and zig zags are just some of the prints that have filtered into the highstreet  and maternity world with Kim Kardashian and Peaches Geldof spotted showing off their bumps in a pair of printed trousers or leggings.

The key to this look is to keep the top part simple. Opt for a simple vest or tee in one colour and keep footwear to flats.

For a night out add a pair of simple heels and a one tone blazer.

Below are some of our virtual highstreet printed picks.

ASOS Maternity Legging in Stripe, £16

Maternity Printed Harem Trousers, £24, Next

Cool change surf pant £139 Blossom Mother and Child

Heavenly Bump Maternity Lou Lou Printed Palazzo Trousers £25

Maternity monochrome fashion for Spring/Summer 2013

Moschino Spring/Summer 2013

Monochrome made a huge style stance on this season's catwalks, showing that sometimes things really do look better in black and white.

Alexander Wang, Moschino, Marc Jacobs and Diane von Furstenberg, were just some of the designers to show off the 60s inspired trend, while over in the celebrity maternity fashion camp Kim Kardashian did her bit for the look stepping out in a cute black and white print shift dress. 

Thankfully this trend can interpreted to be as bold or as simple as you like, making it perfect for that maternity wardrobe.

Opt for graphic prints to give a big nod to the swinging 60s, with a checked print or bold stripes for a night out, while simple stark contrast blocking is a great way to channel this trend into the daytime - team up that must have black maternity dress with a simple white scarf and you're all set to go.

 See the gallery below on how to wear the trend.

Go for graphic prints to really make a stand. We think this 60s inspired skirt, £18,  from Asos is great

Turn  that staple black maternity dress, like this one £16.99, New Look, into hot monochrome property by simply adding a white scarf.

White scarf, £6 Matalan

This spot blouse, £32 Mamas and Papas,  is a perfect way to channel the trend in the office, or teamed with black jeans for a night out

Really show off this trend and your bump with this gorge bodycon frock, £30, Asos