MOMMA KNOWS… beauty tips for the sleep and time deprived

How to look like you mean business on 2 hours sleep.  Here are some of the best tricks of the trade I’ve learned from years of working with some of the top beauty experts in the business.  From the best concealer and under eye cream, to a tangle teezer that will get out the most stubborn knots in seconds (and works brilliantly and painlessly on your child’s tangles too) see below for my tried and true beauty must haves…

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Cle de Peau concealer $70 available at www.neimanmarcus.com    activemoinstbeautybareditDermalogica Active Moist $56 available at www.beautybar.com         toucheeclatyslbeautyeditYSL touche éclat $40 available at www.sephora.combaremineralspowderbeautyeditBare Minerals foundation $27 available at www.sephora.com           greatlastmaybellinesoapeditMaybelline mascara $6.09 available at www.soap.comroottouchuposcarblandiOscar Blandi root touch up $23 available at www.beautybar.comtangleteezeramazonbeautyeditTangle teezer brush $18.51  undereyediosephorabeautyeditDior Dior Snow eye treatment $73 available at shop.nordstrom.com        visinebeautysoapeditVisine eye drops $8.45 available at www.soap.comnarsduoeditNars blush/bronzer duo $41 available at www.sephora.com                                batistedryshampoobeautyeditsoap      Batiste dry shampoo $7.75 available at www.soap.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MOMMA, PLEASE??? neon yellow

I LOVE a child in neon.  There’s just something so fun, bright and even a bit rock and roll about it.   Added bonus – a bright pop of neon makes it that much easier to keep and eye on them when they’re running around at the park.  Here are my top highlighter yellow picks!

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American Apparel top $16 available at store.americanapparel.nettargetneonskirteditOshKosh skirt $7 available at www.target.comnunununeonlegeditNUNUNU leggings $34 available at www.estella-nyc.comneonvanseditVans shoes $22 available at www.diapers.comgapneonvesteditGap puffer vest $39.95 available at www.gap.comneonetsydresseditSewn Natural dress $78 available at www.etsy.com                 neongapcordsedit           Gap corduroy pants $26.95 available at www.gap.comneonbabiatorseditBabiator sunglasses $22 available at www.diapers.com

 

RUNWAY TO RED CARPET REPORT – the sheer trend

Its coming up to awards season…  Who will wear what?  Here are some of my top pics I look forward to seeing on the red carpet.  Today I am highlighting the sheer trend that was everywhere during the spring/summer 2014 collections. Whether sleek and modern or lacy and   frilly we will be seeing a lot more skin from our favorite celebrity fashionistas…

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(left to right) Elie Saab, J. Mendel and Roberto Cavalli

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(left right) Marchesa, Naeem Khan and Naeem Khan

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(left to right) Monique Lhuillier, Calvin Klein and Elie Saab

 

MOMMA NEEDS… chic ballet flats

Every woman needs a great pair of ballet flats in her shoe arsenal…  Something super chic that allows you to be both comfortable and fabulous.  I could not live without my Chloe scalloped ballet flats.  Whether I’m schlepping around on market appointments, on set with celebrities or simply chasing my little one around the house, they are a necessity.  The key is to choose something special whether its a sparkle, a metallic, or just a beautiful design that elevates it from just functional to form AND function – here are some of my top picks.

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Chloe flats $475 available at www.netaporter.comtargetballetflateditTarget flats $17.99 available at www.target.comlouboutinflateditChristian Louboutin flats $895 available at www.netaporter.comaldoballetflateditAldo flats $29.98 available at www.aldoshoes.commarcbymarcballetflateditMarc by Marc Jacobs flats $250 available at www.shopbop.comtopshopballetflatedit      Top Shop flats $30 available at us.topshop.comvalentinoflateditValentino  flats $845 available at www.netaporter.com

zara flats $99.90 available at www.zara.com

Zara flats $99.90 available at www.zara.com

 

MOMMA WANTS… this hot shoe

I realize these fall outside of the realms of practicality.  I know I can’t wear them while chasing my toddler through the back garden.  And I don’t care.  They are beautiful and its good to want things…  Sophia Webster is a hot new shoe designer who may not be a household name (yet) but she is doing everything right.  I believe accessories can make the outfit – and these shoes can transform your casual denim look or your little black dress into a va-va voom look for a night out on the town… so book a baby sitter.