I now know what my mom feels like–and felt like–with me. I try to be healthy and happy for the baby, realizing that what I eat, the baby eats, what I say, the baby is listening, and if I sleep well, the baby sleeps well. You wrote a very sweet Mother’s Day post about everything that you’re learning from moms and your own mom-what’s some of the best advice you’ve received thus far and has your pregnancy brought you closer to your own mom? I am also surprised that I am craving mostly healthy foods like oranges and salads. I’m surprised that now that I’m in my third trimester I am acting like a total angel-lol! I’m truly never angry and just always feeling happy. Has anything surprised you during your pregnancy journey thus far? Anything you didn’t expect? It’s all gone well, but I did have some trouble not feeling well when traveling during my second trimester. I can’t believe that I am creating a new human being, and I never thought I would feel such a miracle like this. It’s been a very introspective and curious time, especially when I think about how my body has changed and my moods have shifted. Like the daring moms among us taking cues from Rihanna, she is having a blast with her new body and continuing to express herself in the most playful ways possible. Kawajiri has embraced pregnancy in a way that is positive and enlightening but also empowering. In fact, it’s strengthened her love for anything and everything classified as adorable–she is still wearing her favorite poofy tops and micro minis, even if they now come with elastic waists instead of zippers.

Pregnancy hasn’t changed her sunny outlook on fashion either. Kawajiri’s aesthetic-from her oft-surrealist, incredibly intricate nails to her closet filled with Comme des Garçons and Miu Miu-is fully kawaii (the Japanese term for cute). That’s the thing about Kawajiri–her well-documented, anime-inspired style and nail art has always been about having fun. In the caption, Kawajiri mentioned how much fun she’s had and that it’s been a “really precious moment”. The selfies showcased her growing bump peeking out between short shorts and a matching cropped cami tank, as well as the drink used in glucose testing during pregnancy, her favorite food cravings, and some baby swag. In mid-June, nail artist Mei Kawajiri posted photos to her Instagram page celebrating nearly 25 weeks of pregnancy.

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