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Jessica Alba's Posh Bump Style

Jessica Alba's Posh Bump Style

From bohemian babe to motorcycle mama, see the looks the new mom wore as she got ready for baby number two

By Justine Harman and Shanelle Rein-olowokere

Updated May 23, 2011 02:00 PM

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STARRY NIGHT

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Just two weeks before welcoming second daughter Haven Garner on Aug. 13, Jessica Alba glows in a star-print Dolce & Gabbana halter, Kara Ackerman Designs earrings and dazzling cuff, and a sleek Roger Vivier clutch at the July 31 L.A. premiere of her new movie, Spy Kids: All the Time in the World.

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WHITE OUT

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For a July 25 visit to The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, the expectant actress pairs a cream Alice + Olivia tank dress with an animal-print belt, Brian Atwood gold-and-cork platform heels and House of Lavande jewelry.

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SPOT ON

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Très belle! The glam mom-to-be makes a Parisian-chic statement (Simone by Katie Nehra polka-dot chiffon dress over a black miniskirt and tights paired with Brian Atwood platform sandals) at her July 24 "French Country" baby shower.

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HOT MAMA

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At the July 20 Lucky magazine and ThisNext.com party, Alba takes a walk on the wild side in a leopard-print maxi dress by Dolce & Gabbana.

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CHIC & CASUAL

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In a mixed-print dress and wedge sandals, the soon-to-be mom of two stylishly makes her way to a Baby2Baby benefit in West Hollywood on July 9.

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MELLOW YELLOW

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While shopping in Beverly Hills on July 7, Alba opts for a bright, floral-print Tibi maxi dress paired with a beige cardigan, matching quilted purse and chunky heels.

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MATERNAL GODDESS

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On June 9, the mom-to-be sticks to skin-flattering white in a Dolce & Gabbana lace gown and sparkling Solange Azagury-Partridge earrings at the Covenant House California Awards Dinner in L.A.

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IN LIVING COLOR

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At the 2011 CFDA Fashion Awards in N.Y.C. on June 6, Alba expertly pulls of the color-blocking trend in an orange and purple Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress.

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TUTU CUTE!

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Proving daytime errands call for attire equal measures casual and cute, Alba escorts tiny dancer, Honor, 3, – check out her tutu! – to a local Whole Foods in a floor-sweeping tie-dye maxi, Gap faded denim moto jacket

and statement tote on May 27.

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MIX MASTER

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Proving that inclement weather can't put a damper on her mom-to-be style, Jessica Alba keeps her bump warm in a two-toned jacket and a favorite cozy vest layered over a Robbi & Nikki plaid button down and smart black basics, while out in Beverly Hills on May 17.

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BRANCHING OUT

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As comfortable as she is chic, Alba expertly pairs statement palm-print trousers with a stretchy tee, Yossi Harari necklaces and strappy heeled sandals at the May 16 Rimowa store opening in Beverly Hills, Calif.

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FULL BLOOM

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While out grabbing lunch in West Hollywood on May 5, Jessica Alba swathes her growing bump (and showcases her toned shoulders!) in a floral DampG frock cinched with a trendy rope belt.

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GO FOR THE GOLD

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The mom-to-be is radiant in a custom Ralph Lauren lamé gown and teetering Casadei platforms at the May 2 Met Ball gala in celebration of Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty. "Balance is a little tricky!" she admits.

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STYLE STEAL

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Known for mixing high-low fashion finds, the birthday girl pairs a swingy peasant-style tunic dress with $190 Nine West "Pawla" platforms on April 28.

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SPEED BUMP

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The expectant fashionista adds some edge to an L.A.M.B. maxidress with a motorcycle vest and a Paige Novack collar necklace on April 22, celebrating pal Maria Menounos's new tome, The Every Girl's Guide to Life.

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TRAIL BLAZER

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Alba gets into a newborn state of mind in a printed Diane von Furstenberg jacket, a LBD and tights at an April 20 Baby2Baby event in West Hollywood.

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PRECIOUS CARGO

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"Even though you're pregnant, you can still look really cute," says stylist Brad Goreski of his client's "fresh and young style." On April 19, Alba keeps it casual in silk cargos, a two-toned cardi and a Bulgari bag.

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URTH MOTHER

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With months to go 'til baby, Alba treats big sis Honor, 2, to a Urth Café frozen drink – and hers and hers print dresses on April 17.

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BLUES MAMA

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For casual outings, the pregnant star, here heading out in Hollywood on April 13, relies on comfy basics and luxe accessories to pull it all together.

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ABOUT FACE

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The A-lister perfects her red-carpet pose, rocking a sheer-sleeved dress and a braided updo at pal Diane von Furstenberg's Journey of a Dress exhibit in Beijing, China on April 2. "Werking it out," she Tweets.

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BRIGHT SPOT

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While out in Santa Monica, Calif. on March 23, the star breaks up her dark ensemble (black blazer, black top, dark denim J Brand flares) with pops of

color (orange bag and pink and green platforms) courtesy of Prada.

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PRINT HEAVY

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Though she prefers "chic and timeless" looks over "lycra and loud prints," Alba throws caution to the wind, rocking a printed orange and green Proenza Schouler dress at a March 10 dinner for the book, What to Wear, Where.

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STYLISH PAIR

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Heading out with hubby Cash Warren on March 18, the hot mama-to-be rocks a belted striped frock, fitted blazer and combat boots.

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SKIRTING THE ISSUE

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A month after announcing she is expecting baby no. 2, Alba makes time for baby no. 1, daughter Honor Marie, 2, in a printed Gerard Darel maxi skirt, layered necklaces and a versatile sweater on March 10.

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TOE THE LINE

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Keeping in touch is easy for the smiling mom, who chooses a breezy striped Splendid tank, cropped blue 7 For All Mankind stovepipes and a cardi for a

quick Beverly Hills walk 'n' talk on March 7.

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HUE KNEW?

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Just days before announcing her big news, Alba hit the red carpet in a cobalt Atelier Versace gown, statement jewels and a gold Versace clutch at the February 13 BAFTAs in London.

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SIMPLE & CHIC

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The mum mama strategically keeps her belly under wraps in an empire-waisted Prada print dress and a slimming black Kate Spade cardigan at the February 11 HELP HAITI event in N.Y.C. "More dinner less drinks," she coyly Tweets of the evening's plans.

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