Pregnant Rachel Bilson highlights her blossoming baby bump in clinging maxi dress as she treats herself to a manicure

She’s been seen in a bevy of loose-fitted maternity wear.

But on Thursday, Rachel Bilson highlighted her blossoming baby bump in a clinging black maxi dress as she treated herself to a manicure in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles.

The 32-year-old actress kept warm in a thick woolly cardigan and walked along in a comfortable pair of Vans slip-on shoes.

The Hart Of Dixie star carried a little black backpack and shielded her eyes in funky red sunglasses.

She is expecting her first child with her boyfriend of seven years, actor Hayden Christensen, 33.

The couple, who met on the set of 2007’s Jumper, recently enjoyed a holiday in Barbados after confirming, on May 21, that they are due to welcome a child to their family.

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When you’re heavily pregnant, comfort is key, as noted here with Rachel Bilson in a classic black jersey maxi, a cosy knit and slip-on shoes. But that doesn’t mean style has to completely go out the window.

Even if you opt for plain colours and stretchy fabrics to smoothe over your bump, we suggest dressing them up with some fun slip-ons to ensure your outfit still packs a punch.

Now Vans are an absolute classic shoe, especially in the checkered print and they are available to buy now at Asos (right).

But if you’re after a serious bargain, the New Look option are a great copycat version of Rachel’s slip-ons and for less than a third of the price!

Or check out the DKNY pair below, they’re a fashion statement and only £50! Come to think of it, all the other pairs below are in the sale now, so you can look great and save your pennies too!

Rachel’s Hart Of Dixie co-star McKaley Miller spilled the beans on the baby’s sex when she told HollywoodLife: ‚I haven’t bought her anything yet because I feel like it has to be super special.

‘She’s such a fashionista, it’s gotta so be cute and so perfect for her little girl.‘

McKaley also revealed plans for a Bilson baby shower possibly in her last month of pregnancy.

‚We probably will end up throwing a baby shower because we will end up filming until the month or so that she has her baby,‘ she added.

Rachel’s other Hart Of Dixie co-star, Jaime King, recalled her reaction to Us Weekly when she heard Rachel was pregnant, saying: ‚I was freaking out. I knew she wanted a baby, she wanted it so badly. I’m really thrilled for her.‘

Rachel spoke to Health magazine of her desire for children earlier this year, confessing: ‚To start a family would be good, any year in the next few years.

‘I’ve always wanted to be a mom. I have always wanted kids. I can just see this little toddler waddling around the house.‘

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