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MOMMA LOVES… heart prints – lets get ready for Valentines Day!

Valentines Day is once again upon us – it seems like the Christmas dust has only begun to settle and yet when I look around there are heart prints everywhere. A holiday based on expressing your love for one another can’t be the worst thing and, to be fair, I really love heart prints. I know I did a post a few months back on the love motif but I guess we could always use more love! Children’s clothes will always feature plenty of love messages and heart prints because our children are the ultimate symbol of love but make no mistake there are lots of options for us as well! Everything from jewelry to bags, shoes, tops and dresses feature the widely popular symbol of love and its will always be an iconic, wearable and feminine print. I know this week I have been heavily focused on prints – but it just seems that women are looking for a way to wear their heart on their sleeves (ha ha ha – I couldn’t help myself). But seriously, if what we wear can put a bit more love into the world why not celebrate it. Heart prints will always be a popular, feel good trend. Whether you’re looking for an understated heart shaped earring, or a sweater emblazoned with the L word there is something for everyone. Nowhere are there more adorable heart prints than in baby and kids clothes – so get them ready for Valentines Day and share the love for the upcoming holiday!

first for us…

Chinti and Parker cashmere sweater $550

New Look dress $27.76

Charlotte Olympia pumps $1450

Anthropologie scarf $89.95

Forever 21 sweater $22.80

Alice + Olivia top $242

Jennifer Zeuner ring $176

Feed love tote $80 (all the proceeds go towards charity – spread the love)

Alexander Mcqueen t-shirt $265

Oasis sweater $70.37

Tabitha Simmons and Toms slip ons $125

Lana Jewelry necklace $420

Only Hearts hipster briefs $48

Joie top $92

Wildfox sweater $166.67

Alice + Olivia bootie $395

Gorjana (set of 2) heart friendship bracelets $68

Stella McCartney scarf $400

Free People dress $148

Equipment cashmere sweater $298

Ipanema flip flops $25

Stella McCartney bag $1235

Sundry love print sweatpants $51.50

Elizabeth and James sweater $325

Jennifer Zeuner love ring $176

Alice + Olivia heels $295

Alice + Olivia flats $240

Lovers and Friends top $70

Chinti & Parker cashmere love sweater $550

Betsey Johnson tote bag $32.99

Sophia Webster shoes $440

Asos dress $40.74

Equipment blouse $248

And for the little ones…

Hartstrings dress and bloomers set $43.40

Gap dress $20.96

Old Navy shoes $9

Gap one piece $14.97

Carter’s tee $9.60

Flowers by Zoe dress $50

Old Navy dress $16.94

UGG Australia boots $65

Old Navy pajamas $14.94

Gymboree t-shirt $14.21

Isabel Garreton body suit $78

Mini Boden pants $34

Toms slip ons $37.95

Old Navy t-shirt $12

J Crew cashmere sweater $145

Mighty Fine sweatshirt $34

Isabel Garreton romper $88

Sketchers sneaker $39.99

Gap t-shirt $11.21

Carters top and pants set $15.40

OshKosh puffer jacket $27.99

Hartstrings top and leggings set $52

Tommy Tickle crib shoes $14.99

Old Navy t-shirt $8.50

The Children’s Place onesie $7

SHOP THE LOOK SUNDAY

Shop the look sunday is my time to recap some of the hot fashion I’ve featured during the week and, as a stylist, show you some great ways to wear them! This week I showed some fabulous leopard print clothes, shades of white accessories, orange clothes and accessories to pop your look, backpack and ear cuffs to add some sparkle to your style. See, some great ways to wear these trends and click the pic to shop the look!

Maternity in winter – click the pick to shop the look!

Animal print adds polish to any look – click the pick to shop the look!

brights and white - white accesories for work

Polish the look of bright with shades of white accessories – click the pick to shop the look!

Add a winter white fringed bag to add a boho feel to your look – click the pic to shop the look!

Orange crush – click the pick to shop the look!

How to wear the backpack – keep things chic yet simple – click the pick to shop the look!

MOMMA LOVES… Orange crush – great orange options for us and them

As you may have noticed, I like orange. I always like a pop of color – but orange is so special because its a statement but it doesn’t have the girly-ness of pink or the look at me of red – its a unisex color with a bit of an edge. Its vibrant and modern and it just makes me smile. Its just great contrasting color to pair with shades of white, denim, or even color blocked with colors like pink and purple. I’m not talking about an orange overhaul – it might be a pop of orange print, and orange bag or just an orange lipstick… It brings light to the face because it has such warm undertones and I absolutely love dressing Max in orange. The beauty of orange is its also unisex – so when we were decorating his nursery and even when I’m shopping for his clothes I know orange will go a lot further (if we happened to ever have a girl). I also like it because its easy to keep an eye on Max when he’s wearing a bright pop of color. So, here it is – some of my favorite orange options for women and children!

Elizabeth and James dress $365

Ella Moss top $46

Tory Burch hobo bag $485

Amanda Uprichard camisole $83

Asos skirt $59.26

Ray-Ban orange aviators $160

Free People peasant top $29.95

Rachel Pally maxi dress $164

Jimmy Choo sandal $795

Autumn Cashmere pullover $297

Free People cords $78

Deborah Lippman nail polish in Lara’s Theme $17

Anthropologie coat $179.95

Amanda Uprichard top $73

Aquazzura pumps $645

Asos shift dress $37.04

7 For All Mankind jeans $169

Mac lipstick in morange

Anthropologie henley $49.95

Issa dress $475

Charles Philip Shanghai flats $195

Brian Lichtenberg t-shirt $59

J Crew skirt $450

Annabel Ingall tote $465

Joie top $62

Asos blazer $32.41

Marc by Marc Jacobs iPhone case $34

And for the little ones:

Sara Kety onesie $20

Gap pullover $17.99

Ralph Lauren shortall $29.50

Vans yo gabba gabba slip ons $39.95

Hartstrings dress and bloomer set $30.38

Diesel hoodie $69

K-way jacket $55

Old Navy pajamas $12

Little Marc Jacobs dress $94

Toms slip ons $31.95

Ralph Lauren polo $26.25

Gap legging cords $11.99

Old Navy hat $8.97

Pink Vanilla dress $30

Mini Boden shorts $42

Gap cardigan $19.99

Converse sneaker $28.99

Mini Boden skirt $30

Gap pants $12.95

Ralph Lauren romper $39.50

Jumping Beans fleece hoodie $6.99

Nina jelly shoes $14.99

MOMMA NEEDS… ear cuffs and earrings that don’t dangle!

I love jewelry as much as the next person… Perhaps even more… But life after baby has meant storing so much of my beloved jewelry in fear of it scratching little one or getting ripped out by little one… Fortunately, ear cuffs and earrings that are cropped closely to the ear are everywhere right now and there are plenty of options which give me my jewelry fix while also preventing any possible accidents. Children are like magpies – if it sparkles, dangles or shines they want it – so these earrings are great because you get the sparkle and shine without the accessibility! Ear cuffs are basically earrings which hug the ear – they can be clipped on to the upper part of the ear or they can frame the lobe in various ways. Also very popular is giving earring backs a bit of attention – you won’t lose these puppies because they’re as much a part of the earring at the front – you know business in the front, party in the back. They’re creative, eye catching and give you that bit of sparkle without putting you or your little one in any unfortunate predicament… Ear cuffs and earrings that don’t dangle are not only stylish and on trend but practical too – and what mom doesn’t like to (or have to) multi-task! Here are some of the hottest in ear jewels available!

Jacquie Aiche starburst ear cuff $1410

Rebecca Minkoff back stud earrings $58

Gabriela Artigas infinite tusk earrings $330

Campbell ear cuff $50

Dana Rebecca Designs diamond earrings $355

Vita Fede half moon earrings $240

Gorjana friendship star earrings set $44

Ca & Lou earrings $325

Kate Spade earrings $48

Jacquie Aiche CZ earrings $220

SunaharA Malibu ear cuff $33

Kismet by Milka ear cuff $330

Paige Novak earrings $115

Ariel Gordon Jewelry earrings $693

Jacquie Aiche alphabet earring $55

Ca & Lou ear cuff $145

Bing Bang wish bone earrings $42

Anita Ko rose gold diamond earring $1935

Marc by Marc Jacobs studs $42

Sophie Bille Brahe pearl ear cuff $750

Maria Black ear cuff $85

Jacquie Aiche diamond ear cuff $760

House of Harlow earrings $45

Pandora heart earrings $35

Repossie double ear cuff $2410

If you’re a mom considering getting their little one’s ears pierced – always go to a reputable place – I know my pediatrician offers ear piercing there and make sure the earring have either surgical steal or 24k gold posts. I would advise discussing all of this with your pediatrician before hand whether they pierce there or not – to get the facts and suggestions on how to look after them post piercing.

For those who’s little lady’s ears are already pierced – here are some adorable designs (and for sure – steer clear of dangles!

Lily Nily Children’s earrings and necklace set $50

Macy’s Children’s cz earrings $84

Macy’s Children’s ladybug earrings $189

Marathon silver pearl earrings $35

Macy’s Children gold heart earrings $129

Marathon silver heart earrings $37.50

And for those moms not ready for their little ones to have their ears pierced – Lena Wald (amazing jewelry designer!) has come up with earring tattoos for them that they will absolutely LOVE!

Lena Wald temporary tattoo earrings $10 (for a sheet of 42)

MOMMA LOVES… backpacks are back

That’s right, I said it – backpacks are back! Everyone from Chanel to Forever21 is doing their version of the backpack – so it seems that childhood is once again a source of inspiration for designers. I must confess I was a bit repelled by the trend at first – remembering it from the 80′s and the mid 90′s when, as a teenager, we all rocked the baby backpacks (some of us even adding “cool” patches and calling it our BBP). But this is not that… Nor is it the completely functional Jansport or North Face bags we used daily to carry our books… These backpacks are incredibly chic and actually amazingly practical! Think about it – carry all your stuff (and everyone else’s stuff – I’m talking to you my darling husband and baby boy) and still be hands free! Beyond, they are actually very beautiful – whether you’re preppy or bohemian – there are some stunning variations! Yes, it may take some getting used to in terms of style but there are so many incredible versions available that you can’t help but love them and once you start carrying on and are relieved of all that shoulder pain you’ll never look back! That said – how you choose to carry it is, once again, a personal style choice – one strap on one strap off or old school both straps on… PS – backpacks are something our kids actually need – why not get them something they’ll LOVE to carry… It might just get them used to carrying their own stuff for a change… The hot new bag is absolutely the backpack – so now you and your little one can truly enjoy the same trend and you’ll each wonder who’s copying who now…

First for us:

Elizabeth and James backpack $645

Asos backpack $50

Jerome Dreyfuss backpack $490

Steve Madden backpack $88

Stella McCartney backpack $1390

Madewell backpack $248

Free People backpack $98

Marc by Marc Jacobs backpack $498

Anthropologie backpack $298

Target backpack $34.99

Jason Wu backpack $884 (was $1965)

Free People backpack $118

B Brian Atwood backpack $350

Baggu backpack $34

Tory Burch backpack $295

Topshop duffle backpack $72

3.1 Phillip Lim backpack $895

And of course, for our little ones:

J CRew sparkle backpack $78

Popatu rolling backpack $32

Popatu rolling backpack $32

Skiphop backpack $20 (comes in various animal designs)

Madpax backpack $60

J Crew backpack $59.50

Target transformers light up backpack $9.98

Disney princess rolling backpack $35

Wildkin camo backpack $67.99

Wildkin leopard backpack $44.99

Eric Carle elephant backpack $14.99

Hello Kitty backpack $19.98

Spiderman rolling backpack $35

J Crew glitter backpack $98

The Northface backpack $35.99

MOMMA LOVES… shades of white accessories for us and them

Last week I did a post on shades of white clothing and I was SO amazed by what I saw I had to do a follow up post on all the amazing light colored accessories out there. There crisp and fresh and brand new! They are a must have for spring and give every look an elegant polish. It doesn’t matter what you put these white accessories with – color, black, more white – they will alway be the perfect final touch. The abundance of white that’s now coming into stock indicates a huge trend approaching. Most of the country has seen a lot of the white stuff due to the polar vortex and with spring approaching, get ready to see a lot more of it in our wardrobes! White accessories are always a risk so make sure to scotch guard and leather protect to help keep them looking fresh. Of course, I couldn’t forget our little ones – so there are plenty of white accessories to keep them looking their best… Until they find that mud puddle!

First for us:

Alexander Wang heels $525

MICHAEL Michael Kors bag $350

Forever21 ballet flats $22.80

Monserat de Luca bag $247

Nicholas Kirkwood sandals $1395

Asos bag $46.30

Tory Burch espadrilles $150

Asos bag $29.63

Charlotte Olympia heels $890

Diane von Furstenberg bag $425

New Look heels $46.28

By Malene Birger tote $395

Shoe Cult sandal $78

Reed Krakoff tote $1690

Aldo boots $83.99

Forever 21 bag $24.80

Isabel Marant wedge sneakers $695

Joie tote $368

Christian Louboutin sandals $1045

Kate Spade tote $268

MICHAEL Michael Kors wedges $149.95

Gucci bag $1650

Yosi Samra flats $70

Steven by Steve Madden bag $68

And for the little ones:

Converse high top sneakers $26.95

Mini Melissa shoes $50

K-Swiss sneaker $32.95

OshKosh sneakers $12.99

Vans slip ons $30

Stuart Weitzman sneakers $39

Adidas sneakers $36

UGG Australia boots $60

Florsheim boots $54.95

Bloch ballet shoes $17.95

Nike sneakers $39.99

Circo sneakers $19.99

Gap bear slippers $13.26

Oshkosh boots $19.99

Converse sneakers $27

Footmates mary janes $53

Ralph Lauren shoes $48

Mini Melissa mary janes $50

Superga shoes $44

SHOP THE LOOK SUNDAY

Its that time again – shop the look sunday where I review some of the hottest trends of the week and show you how to wear them. This week I focused on maternity (as always), peplum, leopard print accessories and shades of white – check out some way to style these trends and click on the pictures to shop them! PS – Golden Globes tonight people! Follow me on twitter as I discuss all the fabulous fashion!

Maternity look to take your from desk to date – click the pick to shop!

Pretty in peplum – click the pick to shop the look!

Pop the look with a leopard print accessory – click the pic to shop the look!

Shades of white – click the pic to shop the look!

MOMMA LOVES… leopard print accessories

One of the most iconic prints of all time is the leopard print. Its feminine yet cool, its lady like yet bohemian and leopard print accessories can add that extra pop of style into even the most ordinary outfit. Adding a bag, shoe even a belt in this animal print adds an extra polish that can turn your walk in the park jeans and t-shirt into brunch with the ladies. It is as wearable for the office as it is for a night out on the town. The leopard print never goes out of style and is always a great investment as its the easiest way to add a splash of something special to your overall look. For those who might feel intimidated by the look – leopard print accessories are the easiest way to wear it! Your go-to little black dress or jeans and a t-shirt look instantly transform into an effortlessly stylish look with a shoe or bag in this fabulous print. Check out some of my favorite leopard print accessories for us and our little ones – and I may have thrown in some extra accessories for the little ones that they can’t really wear but they’ll enjoy all the same!

First for us:

Valentino rockstud heels $1195 (yes I know they’re ridiculous but man, do I want them!)

Tory Burch shopper $295

Oasis scarf $36.30

B Brian Atwood flats $295

Bueno bag $32.99

Christian Louboutin heels $625

Cole Haan tote $99

River Island boots $108.89

Diane von Furstenberg bag $206.50

Converse sneakers $60

Coach bag $278

Topshop flats $20

Lauren Ralph Lauren scarf $48

Giuseppe Zanotti heels $995

Nasty Gal tote bag $48

Giuseppe Zanotti sandals $447.50 (ps – these were $995)

Stella McCartney clutch $599 (ps – this used to be $1500!!)

MICHAEL Michael Kors infinity scarf $50

Dolce & Gabbana bag $1495

BP leopard print flats $49.95

Valentino bag $3695 – this is my, if I won the lottery this is the first thing I would buy bag…

Converse hightops $27.98

diane von furstenberg leopard print scarf

Diane von Furstenberg cashmere scarf $250

Topshop bag $95

Toms slip-ons $53.95

Kate Spade tote $125.16

Gianvito Rossi pumps $805

and for the little ones (mostly for the little ladies):

UGG Australia boots $69.95

Vans sneakers $19.99

Toms boots $37.95

Brazen hat $16.98

DC Kids sneakers $47.99

Cherokee ballet flat $14.99

New Balance sneaker $41.95

Toms shoes $32

Swankie Blankie nap time mat and pillow $38-$41

Ralph Lauren shoes $49.99

UGG Australia baby booties $65

Vans slip ons $36.95

Target boots $24.99

And because the boys didn’t get much fun in this post, some great animal accessories they can enjoy too…

Sophie La Girafe $25.95 (the ultimate for babies!)

Angel Dear monkey loveys (set of 3) $42

Mary Meyer play mat $45

Jellycat book $12 and stuffed animal $20

Rockabye giraffe rocker $74

Melissa & Doug jumbo puzzle $10.99

Learning Resources jumbo animals $21.99

Melissa & Doug oversized elephant $69.95

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SHOP THE LOOK SUNDAY

Its that time of the week again when I review some of my favorite trends of the week and show you how to wear them! Whether you’re an expectant mom, a stay at home mom, a working mom or just a mom on the run – here are some great looks and suggestions for how to style them. Happy sunday!