Pregnant and proud: Jessica Alba drapes her curves in a summer dress as she says it's better to show a baby bump than hide it

By Sarah Bull

Last updated at 9:52 PM on 9th July 2011

She said earlier this month that she feels much happier showing off her baby bump than trying to hide it.

And Jessica Alba did just that as she stepped out with adorable three-year-old daughter Honor wearing a cute blush-coloured summer dress with a peach cardigan.

The 30-year-old actress took Honor to pick up some baby supplies at Bel Bambini in Beverly Hills before the arrival of the new addition to her family later this summer.

Pregnant and proud: Jessica Alba was spotted out and about with daughter Honor picking up some baby supplies at Bel Bambini in Beverly Hills

In a recent interview with Latina magazine, Spy Kids 4 actress Jessica said she had embraced the changes pregnancy has made to her body, and is proud of her new figure.

She said: 'If you are sporting a pregnant belly, it's better to show it than to hide it.

'The more figure-forming your clothes, even though you have more curves, the better.

Curves: Jessica said in a recent interview she would rather draw attention to her bump than try and hide it

Blooming: Jessica is expecting her second child with husband Cash Warren later this summer

'I like long, thin sweaters that kind of hide my hips and my booty, so there's not a huge emphasis on how big they're getting.'

While Jessica can soon be seen in the upcoming movie Spy Kids 4, she has significantly reduced her workload since having Honor, her first child with husband Cash Warren.

Talking about how having a child has changed her life, Jessica said: 'After I had Honor I didn't leave the house for a while.

Stylish: Jessica was spotted earlier this week wearing a pair of platform heels with a summery maxi dress

'It was all about changing diapers and feedings and still trying to get back in to the routine of my [acting] thing. I love what I do.

'But unless it's worth it, I'm not going to spend time away from my daughter. Before I had her, work was all I had. Now it's not.'

Spy Kids 4: All The Time In The World is released in the UK on 19th August.