MOMMA PLEASE??? adorable kids sandals for summer!

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What a difference a year makes… to the left my little prince’s toots a year ago and on the right today… They grow up so fast and so constantly in need of new shoes…

Tis the season for adorable kids sandals – I mean, everything is so much better when it’s mini size!  Those little tiny feet… hard to imagine that anything could make them any cuter but then along comes summertime footwear.  With trips to the beach, parks and pools on the agenda it’s time to free your little ones feet and indulge in some kids sandals.  I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I am a shoe addict and not just for myself – my little guy has a healthy supply and the hot weather is just another excuse to shop for him. Check out some of my favorite kids sandals for summer and get ready for a cuteness overload situation when your little ones free their feet!

First for our little ladies:

Sophia Webster sandals

Sophia Webster sandals $230

J Crew sandals

J Crew sandals $65

Jumping Jacks sandals

Jumping Jacks sandals $34.95

Gap sandals

Gap sandals $24.95

Mini Melissa shoes

Mini Melissa shoes $55

Zara sandals

Zara sandals $39.90

Igor jellies

Igor jellies $23.95

Old Navy sandals

Old Navy sandals $16.50

And for our mini men:

Native glow in the dark shoes

Native glow in the dark shoes $37

Adidas sandals

Adidas sandals $29.95

Gap sandals

Gap sandals $19.95

Old Navy flip flops

Old Navy flip flops $3.50

Zara sandals

Zara sandals $45.90

Nike sandals

Nike sandals $30

Havaianas flip flops

Havaianas flipflops $21

Circo sandals

Circo flipflops $8

MOMMA LOVES… embroidered clothing

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When I first saw this Zara embroidered jacket I fell instantly in love.

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It’s completely inspired me for how I want to dress all season – a little homage to vacations in the Greek Islands as a child.

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They transform even your most basic pieces like ripped denim into a super fabulous outfit.

Much like eyelet, embroidered clothing are the perfect pieces for spring/summer giving the perfect balance between pretty, feminine and bohemian.  Delicate yet simple these pieces have been around forever and everywhere.  These gorgeous embroidered clothing remind me of childhood vacations in the greek islands and connect with me in such a way that I simply cannot resist them.  Whether a peasant blouse, dress or even a perfect light jacket these are the items that MAKE your look.  Super easy to wear all season long, embroidered clothing do all the talking without ever being loud.  Subtle yet gorgeous, whenever I wear these pieces I always get stopped and asked “where did you get that?”  While part of me wants to say, oh on vacation years ago to keep my secret) I’m going share with you some of the most beautiful embroidered clothing you have to have now!

Isabel Marant dress

Isabel Marant dress $1350

Dress Gallery dress

Dress Gallery dress $264

Madewell dress

Madewell dress $148

Asos dress

Asos dress 445

Vineet Bahl top

Vineet Bahl top $610

Sea top

Sea top $345

Kas top

Kas top $140

Forever 21 top

Forever 21 top $27.90

Chloe skirt

Chloe skirt $1595

Pia Pauro skirt

Pia Pauro skirt $460

Isabel Marant skirt

Isabel Marant skirt $290

Topshop skirt

Topshop skirt $70

Iro jacket

Iro jacket $640

BCBG jacket

BCBG jacket $448

Tularosa jacket

Tularosa jacket $178

Zara jacket

Zara jacket $79.90

MOMMA LOVES… statement necklaces

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A great statement necklace transforms your basics into a fabulous look! This necklace from Forever 21 doesn’t even have to cost much to go a long way!

One accessory that can instantly transform your look are statement necklaces.  These aren’t your delicate every day pieces – these are the large, dramatic, gorgeous jewels that can transform your simple tee, tank, or little black dress into a proper fashion forward look.  Fabulous statement necklaces don’t have to be expensive but they do have to be eye catching, adorned and transformative.  They take the most simple pieces you already have in your wardrobe and reinvent them.  Great statement necklaces can take you from the office to date night, and even to some formal events – so while they may seem loud they’re a lot more versatile than you might imagine.  Check out some of my favorite statement necklaces and get ready to pop your look with these incredible accessories.

Givenchy necklace

Givenchy necklace $3345

Oscar de la Renta necklace

Oscar de la Renta necklace $495

Schlimp and Ulrick necklace

Schlimp and Ulrick necklace $275

Adia Kibur necklace

Adia Kibur necklace $75

Maiyet necklace

Maiyet necklace $2650

Oscar de la Renta necklace

Oscar de la Renta necklace $875

Kate Spade necklace

Kate Spade necklace $208

Nasty Gal necklace

Nasty Gal necklace $75

Ben Amun necklace

Ben Amun necklace $1345

Alexis Bittar necklace

Alexis Bittar necklace $675

Kenneth Jay Lane necklace

Kenneth Jay Lane necklace $375

Forever 21 necklace

Forever 21 necklace $22.90

Herve Van der Straeten necklace

Herve Van der Straeten necklace $1330

Victoria Hayman necklace

Victoria Hayman necklace $450

Laura Cantu necklace

Laura Cantu necklace $185

Juliet & Company necklace

Juliet & Company necklace $77

MOMMA WANTS… culottes – spring’s hottest trend

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Not a skirt, not quite pants and not quite shorts – they’re culottes and they’re spectacular.

There’s no question that culottes are the absolute must have for the spring/summer season.  These slightly wide legged pants that crop somewhere between the calf and knee aren’t just popular they’re everywhere!  Every blogger, celebrity and fashionista is rushing to stores to pick up the hottest new culottes out there.  Comfortable, fashionable and incredibly cool these are the bottoms you have to have now.  At every price point and for every occasion there is a pair of culottes to suit your style needs.  They’re super versatile no matter what your personal style or lifestyle needs.  Check out my favorite culottes and dress them up or down with flats or heels for the perfect all around look!

Stella McCartney pants

Stella McCartney pants $1185

Alice & Olivia pants

Alice & Olivia pants $485

Mara Hoffman pants

Mara Hoffman pants $264

Asos pants

Asos pants $68

Delpozo pants

Delpozo pants $1500

Tibi pants

Tibi pants $425

Camo pants

Camo pants $180

Topshop pants

Topshop pants $80

Drone leather pants

Drone leather culottes $919.38

Elizabeth and James pants

Elizabeth and James pants $325

Blaque Label pants

Blaque Label pants $150

Zara pants

Zara pants $59.90

Etro pants

Etro pants $1010

Whistles pants

Whistles pants $180

Sanctuary pants

Sanctuary pants $99

Forever 21 pants

Forever 21 pants $27.90

MATERNITY MONDAY… fabulous maternity

As each month goes by you get a little rounder in the middle, luckily fabulous maternity clothes are right there to accommodate that gorgeous bump.  Getting dressed in the morning is hard enough for us, but when we’re pregnant our tolerance wanes while our bellies grow making it that much more challenging.  Navigating the bump space doesn’t have to be as difficult as maneuvering around cars in a packed parking lots because there are so many fabulous maternity options that can keep you looking like you even when you’re dressing for two!  Whether you’re carrying low, high, or all over, this is such a precious memorable time and there’s no need to hide away in terrible clothes – now more than ever get dressed, get out and show off!! Check out some of the super fabulous maternity wear that’s caught my eye this week!

Hatch dress

Hatch dress $298

Mamalicious maternity/nursing top

Mamalicious maternity/nursing top $50

Asos maternity skirt

Asos maternity skirt $36

Mamalicious maternity dress

Mamalicious maternity dress $73

Hatch cami

Hatch cami $128

Asos maternity pants

Asos maternity pants $$5

Topshop maternity dress

Topshop maternity dress $75

Seraphine maternity sweater

Seraphine maternity sweater $89

James maternity jeans

James maternity jeans $150

Asos maternity dress

Asos maternity dress $154

Mamalicious maternity top

Mamalicious maternity top $68

Mamalicious maternity pants

Mamalicious maternity pants $63

Topshop maternity dress

Topshop maternity dress $45

Seraphine maternity top

Seraphine maternity top $59

Hatch shorts

Hatch shorts $128

Mamalicious maternity dress

Mamalicious maternity dress $76

MOMMA’S UNDER $100… high style for less $$

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This is my favorite thing under $100! But as far as clothes and accessories go their are plenty of great options too!

This world is expensive and while we may love fashion and need clothes finding high style for less money is exactly what we’ve been looking for.  This world is expensive, especially with kids there’s a whole new level of costs you may not have anticipated – which means that staying on top of the latest trends becomes the least of our concerns.  However, as it turns out, looking fashionable doesn’t have to break the budget because finding high style for less is more prevalent than ever.  These designers are working hard to make great less expensive options that don’t sacrifice taste levels – and I am all for that!!  Check out my favorite high fashion style for less options that will give you the look you want at the price you want too!

Topshop dress

Topshop dress $75

Adia Kibur necklace

Adia Kibur necklace $95

Aldo sandals

Aldo sandals $84

Big Buddha clutch

Big Buddha clutch $65

New Look top

New Look top $24

Asos pants

Asos pants $73

Tai bracelet

Tai bracelet $70

Steve Madden pumps

Steve Madden pumps $99.95

Express bag

Express bag $34.93

Forever 21 jumpsuit

Forever 21 jumpsuit $24.90

Rue Gembon earrings

Rue Gembon earrings $42

Topshop sandals

Topshop sandals $85

Forever 21 bag

Forever 21 bag $22.90

Topshop top

Topshop top $70

Topshop skirt

Topshop skirt $70

Antik Batik bracelet set

Antik Batik bracelet set $62

Forever 21 espadrilles

Forever 21 espadrilles $32.90

Faith clutch

Faith clutch $45

Splendid shirt

Splendid shirt $88

Blank Denim jeans

Blank Denim jeans $88

Jules Smith necklace

Jules Smith necklace $65

Aldo pumps

Aldo pumps $84

Express bag

Express bag $34.93

Asos dress

Asos dress $36

Noir ear crawlers

Noir ear crawlers $30

New Look sandals

New Look sandals $45

Nasty Gal cuff me clutch

Nasty Gal cuff me clutch $45

MOMMA WANTS… little white tees please!

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A great little white tee can be simple or more detailed but the familiar silhouette never goes out of style.

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Casual, comfortable yet contemporary – these are the perfect tops you’re always on the look out for.

Great little white tees, like great jeans aren’t just clothing – they’re a staple.  Dress them up, dress them down – they never go away and we are always on the hunt for the perfect ones.  These white tees are soft, well fitted and part of our daily uniform. Simply put, they’re a second skin.  I’m not talking about our boyfriend’s tees or the ones you might find a tourist shop – these tops are sexy yet subtle, lived in yet fresh, and always effortless to throw on and go.  The shirts aren’t going to change the world – they’re our basics, our necessities right after underwear…  The fact is, we don’t have just one in our closets – these are the tops we might have in every color, or they might be tees for a night out and tees for a lazy Sundays on the couch, but the point is we can never get enough.  So check out my favorite t-shirt options that you’ll want to live in this season.

Clu tee

Clu tee $230

Rag & Bone top

Rag & Bone top $125

Helmut Lang top

Helmut Lang top $90

Free People tee

Free People tee $58

Iro top

Rio top $396

T by Alexander Wang tee

T by Alexander Wang tee $120

LNA tee

LNA tee $86

Forever 21 tee

Forever 21 tee $15.90

Thakoon top

Than top $590

R13 top

R13 top $195

Wilt tee

Wilt tee $132

Monrow tee

Monrow tee $97

Kate Spade top

Kate Spade top $328

See by Chloe top

See by Chloe top $195

Frame tee

Frame tee $78

Asos tee

Asos tee $36

 

MOMMA WANTS… big slouchy bags

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A great big slouchy bag like this Chanel one can not only fit all the ridiculous things we feel the need to have with us but it looks effortlessly chic as well!

As a mom and as a fashion stylist I am obsessed with big slouchy bags.  Why?  Because I can fit all my stuff in them, they’re fabulous and because of the lack of structure give a perfect relaxed look.  Great slouchy bags have a boho feel but with a more contemporary edge.  They’re the perfect alternative to a diaper bag – you can pack them full of diapers, bottles, change of clothes, toys and yes, there is room for your stuff too!  These slouchy bags give that ideal throw on and go feel – great with jeans or a little dress – they’re the perfect bag for blending fashion and function.  Whether big, bigger or biggest – every woman needs on in her accessory arsenal.  Check out my favorite big slouchy bags and take everything with you!

The Row bag

The Row bag $2600

Jil Sander bag

Jil Sander bag $760

Tory Burch bag

Tory Burch bag $450

Topshop bag

Topshop bag $68

Bottega Venetta bag

Bottega Veneta bag $2200

Henry Beguelin bag

Henry Beguelin bag $995

Skagen bag

Skagen bag $345

River Island bag

River Island bag $57

Gucci bag

Gucci bag $2600

Michael Kors bag

Michael Kors bag $556.50

Kate Spade bag

Kate Spade bag $298

Street Level bag

Street Level bag $56

Marni bag

Marni bag $21.80

Rag & Bone bag

Rag & Bone bag $895

Annabel Ingall bag

Annabel Ingall bag $465

Nasty Gal bag

Nasty Gal bag $58

MOMMA LOVES… summer’s little black dresses

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Great little black dresses are a perfect go-to all year long!

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For summer try something with cutouts, a lighter weight fabric or even some lace or crochet!

 

Great little black dresses are a universal style staple no matter what the weather – so summer’s versions of this classic look are here and they’re fabulous!  The fabrications and cuts might be lighter and more temperature appropriate but they are the same look we know and love.  For summer weddings, events, work or just running errand there are incredible little black dresses that you need to know about. Always figure flattering, appropriate and elegant these are our go to looks that don’t just last a season but last for years and year.  I love my summer time little black dresses and while I love color, there will always always be a large amount of room in my heart for black.  No matter what you have on schedule for the warm weather months ahead, you will always get plenty of use from this classic look.  Check out my favorite little black dresses for summer and get ready to fall in love all over again.

Reed Krakoff dress

Reed Krakow dress $1690

Thakoon dress

Thakoon dress $450

Parker dress

Parker dress $264

Asos dress

Asks dress $68

Jason Wu dress

Jason Wu dress $1395

Etoile Isabel Marant dress

Etoile Isabel Marant dress $605

Black Halo dress

Black Halo dress $345

Topshop dress

Topshop dress $90

Moschino dress

Moschino dress $825

ALC dress

ALC dress $396

Tularosa dress

Tularosa dress $168

Forever 21 dress

Forever 21 dress $22.90

Roland Mouret dress

Roland Mouret dress $2470

Carmen Marc Valvo dress

Carmen Marc Valvo dress $595

Rebecca Minkoff dress

Rebecca Minkoff dress $348

Nasty Gal dress

Nasty Gal dress $88

 

MATERNITY MONDAY…fabulous maternity style

As women, we want it all, the perfect partner, career, family, home and while we’re at it – fabulous maternity style.  It’s certainly not too much to ask for, right?  Well, The one thing I can help with is that super chic maternity style you want to achieve during pregnancy.  My rules are – don’t abandon your personal aesthetic but do adjust it for your new shape.  Whether your boho, preppy, rock and roll or lady like – there are incredible options to ensure that you have the perfect maternity style you can relate too.  You have enough crazy changes going on – but your style doesn’t have to be one of them, but you will have to buy some new clothes!  Check out my favorite fab maternity style options for all you gorgeous glowing pregnant mommas out there!

Hatch dress

Hatch dress $198

Asos maternity/nursing top

Asos maternity/nursing top $45

Hatch skirt

Hatch skirt $128

Asos maternity dress

Asos maternity dress $45

Seraphine maternity top

Seraphine maternity top $65

DL 1961 jeans

DL 1961 maternity jeans $178

Asos maternity dress

Asos maternity dress $50

Asos maternity top

Asos maternity top $40

Topshop maternity pants - maternity style

Topshop maternity pants $52

Asos maternity dress

Asos maternity dress $63

Asos maternity top

Asos maternity top $43

Asos maternity overalls

Asos maternity overalls $81

Olian maternity dress

Olian maternity dress $148

Asos maternity/nursing tee

Asos maternity/nursing tee $40

Mamalicious maternity pants

Mamalicious maternity pants $73

Asos maternity dress - maternity style

Asos maternity dress $73