June 2014 - Red Soled Momma

MATERNITY MONDAY… best maternity style for you & your bump

Its maternity Monday again which means its time to show of the best maternity style this week for dressing your glorious bump. Once upon a time, pregnancy meant throwing on a mumu and going into fashion hibernation for 9 months, but times have changed and so have the options for expectant women. A modern pregnancy means having the best maternity style available to you to keep you comfortable while still being able to enjoy fashion and getting dressed in the morning (even when you can’t see your feet). Check out some of the best maternity style I can find to keep you and your growing belly looking super chic, on trend and gorgeous!

Asos maternity dress $47.64

Topshop maternity shirt $84

Topshop maternity skirt $70

Asos maternity dress $68.59

Asos maternity jumpsuit - best maternity style

Asos maternity jumpsuit $57.16

Topshop maternity tunic $52

New Look maternity tee $28.56

Asos maternity jeans $56.46

Asos maternity dress with necklace $76.22

Topshop maternity sweater - best maternity style

Topshop maternity sweater $76

Topshop maternity skirt $44

Tart maternity dress $128

Old Navy maternity tee $14.94

Asos maternity pants $41.92

Asos maternity dress $6.69

Rosie Pope maternity top $138

J Brand maternity jeans $216

Asos maternity dress best maternity style

Asos maternity dress $47.64

MOMMA WANTS… these Sophia Webster shoes!

Theses new Sophia Webster shoes are making my heart go pitter patter!

I have made no secrets about my love for Sophia Webster shoes… My butterfly shoes put a smile on my face every time I walk into my closet… In fact, when I wear them I get stopped every few minutes so that women (and men) can ask me about them, fawn over them and even take their picture… My Sophia Webster’s are quite the celebrity in these parts… Well, these new Sophia Webster shoes have caught my attention and I am completely fixated! They are stunning, innovative, metallic, neon – you know everything I could possibly want in a shoe… These shoes ARE the outfit – jeans and a white tee transformed, your old little black dress brought to life… They are style changers… I just had to share these with you because, well, if I can’t have them (and believe me – I want them – in a size 39 thank you), someone should!!!

Sophia Webster shoes $690

Sophia Webster shoe close up (still $690)

and from behind… the walk away moment..

MOMMA WANTS… hot summer makeup trends

The sun is out so its time to check out the latest and greatest makeup trends that will keep you colorful all season long! Loving the new light and bright hues for nails, lips and eyes!

The sun is shining – we’re wearing our little dresses and our stripy sandals so its time to check out the hot summer makeup trends to pop our look and keep us looking fresh. Good bye to my black polish and darker hues and hello to brights, pastels and healthy glowing skin. The summer makeup trends are all about pops of color against great skin. Everything from bright orangey corals and neon pinks to all shades of purple – the look is young, clean and bright. The key is not to go for an overly made up look – when the sun shines your skin should glow and your lips, eyes and nails should be colorful and pretty. No need to be hind the safety of shades of brown and grey – the summer months are all about experimenting with color – trying things you would never think of – truth is you just might LOVE it. Check out some of my favorite new summer makeup trends that will keep you looking fresh faced and fancy free all season long!

SKIN: remember – fresh faces and radiant – skin should look clean and as though there is no actual makeup there (even for those of us who might want more coverage). Bronzer and blush should be used sparingly or in light creamy or gel form in order to give that natural sun kissed glow without looking heavy.

Perricone MD no foundation foundation serum $55 (anti-agin serum with foundation – gives you younger looking skin without the look of makeup)

Perricone MD no bronzer bronzer $35 (great mixed with the above to get your perfect summer skin tone while vitamin c helps correct imperfections and sun damage)

Maybelline dream fresh skin perfecter $7.19

Maybelline dream matte mouse $7.19

Bare Minerals foundation $27

L’Oreal mineral foundation $9.49

Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer $43

No 7 tinted moisturizer $11.99

Nars blush/bronzer duo $42

Neutrogena natural radiance bronzer $10.99

Urban Decay naked flushed blush/bronzer/highlighter $30

Physicians Formula powder palette blush $10.79

YSL creme de blush in audacious orange $38 (for those who want to add the hot color of the moment to their cheeks)

Joise Maran coconut watercolor cheek gelee

Joise Maran coconut watercolor cheek glee $22

Revlon cream blush $12.99

Now lets add some color – check out some of the incredible summer makeup trends to add those pops of bright! Remember, its always best to choose one are of the face to focus your color – if you want to go for color wash on the eye, keep lips neutral and for when you want a bright lip keep eyes clean with perhaps just a bit of eyeliner and mascara. Colors like orange and bright pink dominated, as did shades of blue to teal and purple to lavender – shades you never thought you could wear are bold yet entirely wearable! The look it fresh, gorgeous and sure to get you plenty of compliments!

LIPS: Whether you prefer a lip stain, stick or gloss – summer’s bright shades of orange, pink and purple are everywhere (and entirely kissable)!

YSL baby doll for lips and cheeks in orange fugueux $40

Nars satin lip pencil in timanfaya $25

Maybelline color sensational vivids lip color in electric orange $7.49

Revlon lip balm stain in rendezvous $6.49

Make Up Forever lip shine in shimmering amethyst $19

Dolce & Gabbana lipstick in fucshia violet $33

L’Oreal color riche lipstick in fucschia orchestra $8.99

Maybelline lip color in brazen berry $5.59

Sephora Collection in electra-pink $16

Mac lipstick in candy yum yum $16

L’Oreal lip lacquer in pink rebellion $7.99

Maybelline lip color in mad for magenta $7.79

EYES: Blues, greens, purples and everything in between are hot for liners and lids – try playing with variations on your eyes! A general rule of thumb is greens look great on green eyes, blues on blue eyes and purple on brown eyes but the fact is these colors CAN’T look bad! However – remember, this isn’t the 80′s – keep color between the crease and the lash line and don’t be afraid to experiment with color!

YSL ombre5 lumières in riviera $58

Stila liquid liner in indigo $20

Maybelline eye shadow quad in sapphire siren $5.99

Revlon eyeliner in sapphire $7.99

Laura Mercier wet/dry eye shadow in emerald $24

Marc Jacobs gel eye crayon in Ody(sea) $25

Bare Minerals high shine eye cool in electric - deep teal - summer makeup trends

Bare Minerals high shine eye cool in electric – deep teal $13

Cover Girl eyeliner in Jade 310 $5.69

Estee Lauder eyeshadow in purple passion $22

Makeup Forever eyeliner in purple $19

L’Oreal eyeshadow duo in reckless 514 $8.25

Maybelline gel eyeliner in eggplant $10.39

NAILS: Polishes are usually anything goes – as you can clearly tell by some of the wilder nail art that has been around lately! Color color color is key for summer and nails are the safest way to experiment with the craziest colors!

Dolce & Gabbana nail polish in amethyst $25

Deborah Lippman nail polish in maniac $18

Essie nail polish in bond with whomever $8.49

Giorgio Armani nail polish in 303 $20

Marc Jacobs nail polish in 114 Snap! $18

Sephora Collection nail polish in trick or treat $5

YSL nail polish in 36 vert d’orient $27

Deborah Lippman nail polish in flowers in her hair $18

Essie nail polish in mint candy apple $8.59

Dolce & Gabbana nail polish in anise $25

Jin Soon Choi nail polish in cool blue $18

OPI nail polish in you’re such a Budapest $8

Burberry nail polish in no 2 pink $21

Deborah Lippmann nail polish in whip it $18

Lancome nail polish in rose bonheur $15

Essie nail polish in too taboo $8.49

MOMMA LOVES…. mixed media clothing

My favorite Clu mixed media tee – perfect for when I just want to be comfy but also look like I’m putting in more effort than I am….

Last week I focused on the accessories but mixed media clothing is just as prevalent and fabulous. I’m talking about leather and lace, cotton and silk – all those unexpected combinations that make an item that much more interesting. Mixed media clothing are more expensive looking and give a fashion edge to something a simple in silhouette as a t-shirt. Its all in the details – a panel of chiffon here, a leather trim there and its these flourishes that give your look a bit of a lift. Mixed media clothing are the pieces that add style to your outfit and help define it as preppy, sexy, edge and so forth. Check out some of my favorite mixed media clothing and pick out which pieces can help pop your personal style.

Diane von Furstenberg dress $425

Maje top $315

Love Sam tee $187

Asos dress $76.22

Iro jacket $599

Helmut Lang top $325

Bless’ed Are The Meek dress $187

Joa blouse $78

Theory skirt $655

Zimmerman romper $365

Clu sweatshirt $192

Blank Denim jacket $97

Zara top $49.90

Lover dress $850

Alice + Olivia leggings $330

Asos dress $142.91

Clu top $77

Helmut Lang blazer $695

Rag & Bone top $450

Topshop dress $170

Zara skirt $59.90

BB Dakota tank $40

MOMMA LOVES… mini bags (take a load off)

Mini bags like this fabulous Gucci are perfect for running around town, or an evening ON the town for when you just want/need to feel fashionable & free.

I have beginning to notice and huge influx of mini bags and I’m liking it! I’m not talking about evening bags – I’m talking about scaled down bags that can work for both day and night but give your poor back, shoulders and arm a much needed break. Mini bags don’t hold a lot – some money, keys, a cell phone – but it also sends the message to those around you that if they want something they’re going to have to carry it themselves. There resemble the larger versions in similar styles but they are a fraction of the size so far easier to carry around. They are also great for those of us who have been carrying around a diaper bag and our normal oversized tote – why not swap out that cumbersome bag for one of the amazing mini bags out there that give you the style you crave without the added weight. These mini bags are usually cross body but regardless they are lightweight and give you the freedom to go for a long walk, do your shopping and even go out dancing! Check out some of the amazing mini bags that let you carry just what you need without weighing you down!

Proenza Schouler mini bag $1325

Tory Burch mini bag $350

Rebecca Minkoff bag $225

Asos bag $23.82

Tom Ford mini bag $1890

Gucci bag $795

Botkier bag $225

Pour La Victoire bag $95

Givenchy mini pandora bag $1135

Diane von Furstenberg bag $295

MICHAEL Michael Kors bag $178

Forever 21 bag $16.80

Saint Laurent mini bag $1490

Kate Spade mini satchel $328

Rebecca Minkoff bag $195

Jack Wills mini bag $65.74

Chloe mini bag $1650

3.1 Phillip Lim mini satchel $795

Marc by Marc Jacobs bag $198

Danielle Nicole bag $78

MOMMA LOVES… skorts – party in the front business in the back!

I have to say – I do love my new Zara skorts – they tick all my boxes – ready for a summer party in the front

But all business (or at least ready for a run around with my little guy) in the back!

I have done my posts on mini skirts and shorts so now comes one of my favorite new trends – skorts which are everywhere right now! Skorts give you the pretty polish of a skirt with the sensible wearabiity of shorts, basically its a fashion win win! Great for when you want to look more pulled together but with more flexibility. I love my skorts because they are so versatile – I can literally go from chasing my son around the garden to brunch with girlfriends and even a night out. I remember wearing them during my childhood because it gives that girly appearance while still allowing me to climb the jungle gym and keep up with the boys on my bike and now I can have that the best of both worlds with summer’s hot new bottoms. Check out some of my favorite skorts for both us and those little ladies to tick all your style and practical boxes!

First skorts for us:

Nanette Lepore skorts $248

Style Stalker $150

New Look skorts $34.28

Michael Kors skort $402.75

Clover Canyon skort $220

Three Dots skort $150

Topshop skort $68

Nanette Lepore skort $248

BCBG skort $118.80

Asos skorts $60.97

Zara skorts $49.90

Isabel Marant skort $615

L’Agence skort $139

Topshop skort $72

New Look skirt $34.28

And a few options for our little ladies:

Mini Boden bottoms $30

Hartstrings skort $21

Zara skort $16.90

Design History skorts $13.98

Zara skort $29.90

Ralph Lauren skort $20.65

Old Navy skort $6.99

Joah Love skort and top set $105

Roxy skort $38

Sonoma life and style scooter $15

MATERNITY MONDAY… must have maternity clothes!

When you’re pregnant your style will certainly have to change and so the must have maternity clothes are suddenly on your radar. What are the must have maternity clothes? Basically, those items that look great, feel great and can keep your bump stylin’ through the next 9 months… Everything from maternity jeans and tanks to stretchy or voluminous dresses that allow you to still feel like yourself while accommodating your growing belly. Check out some of my must have maternity clothes that you will love and perhaps not want to give up once your bundle of joy arrives!

Asos maternity dress $47.64

Asos maternity top $30.49

J Brand maternity jeans $176

Hatch maternity dress $208

Topshop maternity top $56

Belly Bandit compression leggings $69.95 (had to throw these in because compression is key post baby to getting everything back to where it should be)

Mamalicious dress $66.69

Asos maternity top $38.11

Old Navy maternity skirt $26.94

Asos dress $30.49

Asos maternity dress $66.69

Everly Grey maternity tee $55

Citizens of Humanity maternity jeans $178

Asos dress $53.35

Gap maternity tank $19.95

Asos maternity pants $41.92

Hatch dress $328

MOMMA’S UNDER $100… fabulous finds that won’t break the bank!

Momma’s under $100 – okay so technically he’s sitting on top of it but you get the point..

Its time for all the fabulous finds for under $100 that will have you ready to shop without stressing your wallet. Yes, there are some great sales out there but there are always great buys that don’t cost an arm and a leg. Fabulous finds are those less expensive brands that are truly delivering some great fashion which will keep you in style regardless of budget. Fashion can be fickle and some of the trendier items may not be worth investing in so my fabulous finds for under $100 can keep you on trend without being seriously invested. We all want to look our best and keep up with the latest fashion so my fabulous finds will give you the style you want without the lofty price tags! Check out some of the latest and greatest buys you won’t want to miss!

Topshop blazer $90

Topshop top $52

River Island jeans $76.22

Rebecca Minkoff necklace $78

Topshop sandals $90

River Island bag $66.69

Topshop dress $72

Kate Spade bracelet $78

Topshop sandals $75

River Island bag $85.74

Asos jumpsuit $85.74

Rue Gembon earrings $50

Forever 21 shoes $32.80

Asos bag $66.69

Asos top $38.11

Zara skirt $39.90

Asos love bangle $15.24

New Look wedges $47.62

Forever 21 bag $24.80

Zara jacket $99.90

Topshop cami $36

Club Monaco shorts $89.50

Luv AJ rings (set of 5) $55

River Island sandals $47.64

Forever 21 bag $21.80

Zara open back dress $99.90

Adia Kibur necklace $95

Asos sandals $85.74

Natasha Couture clutch $58

MOMMA LOVES… summer little black dresses

My perfect summer little black dress by free people – less than $100 and a perfect must have for every wardrobe!

I did my little white dress post a few days ago but there is always room for summer little black dresses. LBDs as they are often referred to are always appropriate for every occasion and all year round but summer little black dresses are usually lighter material and have an overall more laid back feel and even a bit sexier. These dresses will always be the obvious go-to when you’re in a style quandary because they’re simple enough to dress up or dress down, classic and forever appropriate. Whether for a summer wedding or an afternoon bbq, the office or the opera, even just a walk in the park there is an lbd you can love and revisit all summer long! Check out some of my favorite summer little black dresses that will not only last you through the season but all year long and for years to come!

Rag and Bone dress $495

Alice + Olivia dress $297

Kate Moss for Topshop dress $185

Asos dress $53.35

Cushnie et Ochs dress $1595

Diane von Furstenberg dress $445

Bec & Bridge dress $264

Free People dress $98 (the dress I’m wearing)

Herve Leger dress $950

Nicholas dress $350

Parker dress $268

Aqua dress $88

Haute Hippie dress $575

Joie dress $268

Joa dress $105

Forever 21 dress $27.80

Theory dress $345

Rachel Pally dress $224

Three Dots dress $118

Asos dress $85.74

MOMMA LOVES… mixed media shoes

My beloved Christian Louboutin mixed media shoes – they’ve got a bit of everything I crave!

You may be wondering what are mixed media shoes? Mixed media shoes basically combine fabrication – so pvc with leather, metal with suede and so forth. The mixing of these fabrics creates for a more interesting, richer more awe inspiring accessory. You may have noticed how much more artistic and creative shoes have been getting and it’s all thanks to the genius designers who are breaking new grounds with their designs by opting for unexpected material combinations. Mixed media shoes are futuristic, referential and for women like me, who obsess over the latest and greatest accessories, they are heaven sent. When I wore my Sophia Webster butterfly shoes out the other day, I literally got stopped every few minutes by people asking about them, commenting and even taking pictures – there is absolutely no doubt that great accessories can make the outfit and greatness keeps getting more inventive with these combined fabrications… Check out some of my favorite new mixed media shoes to get your hearts racing! (I know a bit dramatic).