An Effortless Guide To Styling Your Baby Bump Á la Ijeoma Kola

Ijeoma Kola‘s Instagram is all the motivation you need to get your preggo style game on. The Nigerian lifestyle blogger with every #OOTD post on the ‘gram, takes baby bump style to newer heights. From rocking biker shots to directional ensembles, the Columbia University PhD holder has proven to be a complete BellaStylista when it comes to maternity fashion.

Interested in how she wins with every lewk? Stick around for all the tricks to slay baby bump style like Ijeoma Kola.

Embrace Your Bump

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*insert lyrics to Brown Skin Girl* ??‍♀️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A couple people have asked me if I’ve bought maternity clothes yet – nope, just ordering a size up and wearing stretchy clothes! #19weeks #dressthebump #TheKolaBaby #cincyexperience #renttherunway #SafeJourneyTravels

A post shared by Ijeoma Kola, PhD (@ijeomakola) on Jul 27, 2019 at 5:09pm PDT

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Baby Kola’s first work trip ?? I was pleasantly surprised by Cincinnati, especially since it’s a quick and affordable flight from NYC! On the blog I’ve just shared how to spend a weekend in Cincinnati, including where to stay, what to do, and where to eat. Quick preview: The Swing House is a must stay and surprisingly well priced for a romantic, artsy, and spacious Airbnb rental. Check out the full blog post for the link & all my recs for a last minute summer trip or save the post for later! @cincyexperience #cincyexperience #swinghousecincinnati #sponsored #SafeJourneyTravels #TheKolaBaby

A post shared by Ijeoma Kola, PhD (@ijeomakola) on Jul 29, 2019 at 2:08pm PDT

Biker Shorts à la Ijeoma Kola for the Road

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SO WE MOVED TO NAIROBI! ? Still shook that I actually agreed to leave everything I know to live in a new country, but love (and God) will surprise you like that. It’s surreal that I’m back nearly 6 years from the date I first stepped foot in Kenya – a decision that completely changed the trajectory of my life ?️ We needed a TON of space in our suitcases for the move (even though we shipped most of our things ahead of time) so we traveled with none other than @away’s Large Aluminum bags + the Bigger Carry Ons and the Weekender bag. The aluminum bags are so distinct nobody can confuse it for theirs at baggage claim, but for extra security we had them personalized with our initials! #travelaway #sponsored P.S. If you want to know a bit more about why we moved, I have a blog post & YouTube video coming later this week! Can’t wait to continue taking you guys along this journey! And don’t worry, we’ll be back to the states soon enough ? #SafeJourneyTravels #expatlife #blackandabroad

A post shared by Ijeoma Kola, PhD (@ijeomakola) on Aug 13, 2019 at 6:55am PDT

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Just took a DNA test… you already know the rest ? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Anyways if someone had just said that bike shorts were leggings for summer, I would have joined the party ages ago. These faux leather ones sent by @wearcommando are part shapewear, part bike shorts, and fully amazing. I’ve worn them sporty, with a float ankara top, and will soon rock them with an oversized blazer. Any clothing trends it took you a while to get on board with? #renttherunway #commando #bikeshorts

A post shared by Ijeoma Kola, PhD (@ijeomakola) on Jul 12, 2019 at 8:47am PDT

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Successfully moved out of our apartment without breaking any nails!!! We’re staying at my brothers spot in BK for a few days before heading out over the weekend ?? Also I’m choosing the giveaway winner today – preview of the goodie box is in my stories! AND don’t ask me where I’m moving to – you’ll find out when you find out ? ? @ade_the_flygerian #pregnancystyle #dressthebump #TheKolaBaby

A post shared by Ijeoma Kola, PhD (@ijeomakola) on Aug 6, 2019 at 7:12am PDT

Tea Length + All White

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Prepping for our next big adventure: a baby! We took a hypnobirthing class this weekend and feel WAY more prepared for delivery than before. Spoiler alert: Hypnobirthing has nothing to do with hypnosis ? A 2nd trimester pregnancy update is coming to the blog a lil later today… it was supposed to be up already but what had happened was the partying I did Saturday night when @lovemichelleana came into town caught up with me and my body said sit down and sleep, you’re far from 21 ? #safejourneytravels #thekolababy #pregnanttraveler #dametraveler #travelnoire #safarioutfit #tsavoeast

A post shared by Ijeoma Kola, PhD (@ijeomakola) on Sep 30, 2019 at 6:52am PDT

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Happy Independence Day Nigeria! ?? I can no longer fit my ankara pieces but wearing as many Nigerian brands as I could find in my suitcase and excited to hang out with my fellow Nigerians in Nairobi later tonight! Headwrap: @grass_fields // Lipstick: @bossylipstick // Toiletry bags: @houseofchiemela ? @halioduor #nigerianblogger #nigerianindependenceday

A post shared by Ijeoma Kola, PhD (@ijeomakola) on Oct 1, 2019 at 7:16am PDT

Comfy Shoes = Happy Feet

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Wish I could get IN the pool instead of standing in front of it, but this 70 degree weather won’t let me be great ? Only upside is that I’m ahead of the game with fall fashion! Outfit details on ijeomakola.com/shop #fallfashion #dressthebump #maternitystyle #everydaymadewell #loewepuzzle #TheKolaBaby

A post shared by Ijeoma Kola, PhD (@ijeomakola) on Aug 21, 2019 at 8:47am PDT

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This might end up being the only photo evidence I was ever in Lagos because the way my already overheated pregnant body is setup, even just thinking about leaving the house to face Lagos heat, humidity, & traffic raises my blood pressure ? In other news if you’re looking for a place that serves vegetables (which I now actively seek out otherwise I’ll be up all night with heartburn) outside of soup & swallow in Nigeria, Maison Eric Kayser is the plug! ? @nik.kanu – my latest pregnant buddy who is due a week after me! P.S. I ironed my pants in Facetune ? #instagramhacks #swipeforproof #safejourneytravels

A post shared by Ijeoma Kola, PhD (@ijeomakola) on Sep 17, 2019 at 6:53am PDT

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Casually chilling in the airport lounge without any fear of having to dash to the gate and risk my tote falling off my suitcase and spilling all it contents (which has happened before ?) because @away brilliantly created a tote bag WITH A DETACHABLE STRAP that perfectly slides onto your carry-on luggage. It comes in two styles (cutely called Longitude and Latitude) as well as an array of colors – check them out via awaytravel.com/ijeomakola (link also in my bio & stories ?). #travelaway #sponsored #safejourneytravels #dametraveler

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