Luxury Shopping: Long gone are the days when pregnant women got to choose between solid-color moo-moo's and patterned moo-moo's. Modern mothers-to-be expect maternity clothing to be as hip and fashionable as regular women's apparel, and luxury maternity clothier A Pea in the Pod is helping lead that charge. From casual tees to professional attire to formal eveningwear, A Pea in the Pod offers an extensive collection of maternity wear from such designers as 7 for All Mankind, Juicy Couture, Anna Paul and Elle MacPherson Intimates. Prestigious clientele who trusted A Pea in the Pod to make them look great while pregnant include Marcia Cross, Tori Spelling and Sydney Penny.

The denim collection includes a full line of maternity jeans and skirts by 7 for All Mankind, in styles and cuts that mimic their regular collections. Career women can choose from attire that ranges from business casual to boardroom formal, including designs made especially for A Pea in the Pod by such names as Vivienne Tam and Diane Von Furstenberg. Just because a woman is about to become a mom doesn't mean her sensuality has evaporated, and the intimate wear collection by Hanky Panky recognizes that with a line of bras and panties (including thongs!) that are both comfortable and sexy.

The Gifts from the Heart collection offers a line of fine giftware for moms-to-be, including a Silver Chiming Baby Rattle made by Harmony Ball Company, a Mama Mio Congratulations Kit containing moisturizing shower cream, body cream, and tummy rub, a line of designer diaper bags, and of course A Pea in the Pod gift cards.

To find a store location or shop online, visit A Pea in the Pod's Web site.

For LxM Teresa Rothaar

Company: A Pea in the Pod Inc.
Business: Maternity clothes
>Location: Philadelphia, PA
Web site: http://www.apeainthepod.com
Contact: (877) 273-2763