NEW YORK — Sweltering humidity is fun for no one, but city sprites can usually pull it off hiply with a ponytail, sunglasses and a little sundress. But imagine lugging around your nine-months-pregnant self in such heat. A flimsy frock, no matter by whom or how cute, isn't going to make life bearable or raise your self-esteem. And it's precisely because of moments like this that Skye Hoppus has penned "Rock Star Momma," a how-to that offers hints on keeping chic through some of pregnancy's ickier moments. The book will be feted in Los Angeles by actress Joely Fisher.

Herself a rock star momma — wife of former blink-182 vocalist-bassist Mark Hoppus and mother of four-year-old Jack — Hoppus designs the maternity and children's line Childish Clothing, worn by the likes of Heidi Klum, Jennifer Garner and Gwyneth Paltrow, who supplied the book's forward. So she's pretty well-versed on the subject. And to that end, she gets down and dirty on some details, eschewing the old-fashioned notion of "what you don't know...." In one section, outlined in seemingly innocent pink dots, Hoppus discusses the why, how and when of Kegels or why cotton gussets on underthings are of the utmost importance.

Other than the 50 pounds she gained and one clothes-related meltdown during her pregnancy, Hoppus had a relatively easy time staying chic. But she recognizes that other women have it worse and respects them for it. "You have to give in and accept this time and make it work for you," is her best advice. "Is it easy? No."

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