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MOMMA NEEDS… snow boots (not for LA)

There I am in the frigid London snow rocking my Yak boots – sure I look like a polar bear to anyone in the bathroom stall next to me but they keep me warm and dry and that’s what great snow boots are all about!

Following on my post from last week, I can’t be venturing out to colder pastures without some great snow boots for me and my little guy. Listen, I have plenty of boots but anyone that has encountered snow before knows that your cute little leather booties aren’t going to cut the mustard. Snow boots are the real deal – they’ll keep you insulated so that your toots are warm and toasty and they’re water proof so that you don’t have to worry about the slush… Also very important, they have traction, this comes in very handy on those frozen, icy sidewalks - we’ve all done the slip and slide show in inappropriate footwear – I’m not doing that again! Yes, they are practical, but don’t get it twisted, there is also plenty of room for fabulous! You’re not going to ski in these snow boots – these are all about the apres ski moments (aka drinking hot toddies by the fire in cute outfits) which is much more up my street… Or just plodding to work without any unfortunate tumbles… Check out some of my favorite cool yet practical snow boots to get you through the harshest winter storms or just a fun ski trip!

First for us:

Saint Laurent boots $1995

Tory Burch boots $315

Sorel boots $140

Merona boots $44.99

Moncler boots $1595

Rag & Bone boots $655

United Nude boots $305

Kamik boots $89.95

Isabel Marant boots $840

Aquatalia boots $398

Hunter boots $235

Trotter boots $94.95

Jimmy Choo boots $1595

Burberry boots $485

Koolaburra boots $275

Sorel boots $140

Katrina boots $39.99

And some great snow boots for our little ones!

The North Face boots $79.95

Sorel boots $74.95

Nike boots $50

Native boots $49.95

Kamik boots $39.99

Kamik boots $39.95

Circo boots $24.99

Spiderman boots $26.99

Ugg boots $199.95

Emu boots $88.95

Sorel boots $79.95

Dr. Martens boots $74.95

Toms boots $58.95

Sorel boots $59.95

Snow master boots $34.99

Old Navy boots $17.99

Old Navy boots $19.99

MOMMA’S UNDER $100… New Year fashion finds!

Happy New Year – and here’s some new fashion for under $100 (with a review of some of my favorite under $100 pics from the past)

Happy New Year, some great resolutions is to spend less and stay stylish so great fashion finds are a must for 2015! There’s nothing more refreshing than starting a New Year with a blank slate and a positive attitude so, as a stylist, I like to put my best foot forward and dress for the life I want (without spending the money I don’t have). Great fashion finds are all about getting the super stylish look you crave but without the high end designer price tags. All the amazing clothes, shoes, bags and jewels to scratch that fashionista itch but all while staying on budget – a win win if you ask me! Check out some of my favorite new fashion finds to start 2015 off right!

Asos dress $94.75

Kenneth Jay Lane necklace $73.50

Steve Madden sandals $79.95

Zara bag $35.90

LNA tee $62

Forever 21 joggers $19.90

New Look blazer $47.38

Argento Vivo earrings $55

Forever 21 boots $24.43

Forever 21 bag $19.53

Forever 21 sweater $17.43

Asos skirt $72.01

Gorgana ring $70

Topshop sandals $90

Asos clutch $34.11

Asos top $34.11

Topshop pants $72

Adia Kibur cuff $50

Superga sneakers $64.95

Express bag $39.95

Topshop sweater $90

Blank Denim jeans $88

JDY coat $66.33

Nasty Gal midi ring set of 12 $15

Forever 21 boots $27.93

Topshop bag $19.53

Topshop dress $90

Jules Smith collar necklace $69

Asos sandals $79.59

Topshop bag $45

MOMMA’S UNDER $100…. great style buys

Finding things for us that are under $100 mean’s more things for him… This makes him very happy…

You’re pretty much done with your Christmas shopping (I hope) but you still want something for yourself, fortunately tis all the season to find some great style buys that won’t break the bank. Black Friday and Cyber Monday aren’t one offs, it’s just the beginning of sale season and so as the month goes on there will be better and better deals. Yes, you might find incredible designer bags and shoes that are marked 50 – 80% off – that might bring the cost down to $500 or less depending which are great – but staying true to Momma’s under $100 I am looking for all the great style buys for (yup, you guessed it) under $100. December/January are tough, finances are tight between holiday shopping, New Years and any travel plans, but you want to start the new year in style and with your most fashionable foot forward. Check out the great style buys and get ready to do an extra bit of shopping for yourself this time….

Ted Baker London dress $99.20

Kenneth Jay Lane necklace $70

Asos sandals $66.33

New Look clutch $37.88

Topshop shirt $60

Splendid heavy weight leggings $68

Forever 21 blazer $29.90

Rue Gembon earrings $55

Topshop boots $75

Forever 21 bag $22.90

Asos top $41.69

Asos skirt $66.33

Adia Kibur bracelet $38

Steve Madden sandals $79.95

Zara bag $79.90

Warehouse top $34.80

Asos jeans $75.80

Asos cape cardigan $75.80

Nasty Gal rings (set of 5) $20

Forever 21 boots $39.90

Big Buddha bag $70

Free People tunic $98

Rag and Bone skinny jeans $89

Jules Smith necklace $55

Forever 21 boots $34.90

Asos bag $66.33

BB Dakota dress $73.50

Kate Spade bracelet $88

Sam Edelman sandals $64.97

Asos clutch $75.80

MOMMA NEEDS… new sneakers for my comfy look

Happy Hanukkah!! Perhaps celebrate the Christmukkah season with some fabulous new sneakers.

I’m not a typical sneaker’s girl so you know I went for the Missoni Converse!

These mismatched Akid hi-tops are adorable on Max and are an amazing git from his stylist god mom – we are obsessed!

Anyone of my friends and family will tell you that I am not a sneakers kinds of girl. I’m not athletic and in general, they have never been something I’ve gravitated towards. The only sneakers I’ve had in years are the wedge kind, and let’s face it – they’re not really sneakers… All of that said, I’ve discovered 2 things recently: sometimes the perfect sneakers are exactly what is needed to complete a great look and there are actually some super cool options out there that are NOT simply about function. These are not necessarily the shoes that will give you the perfect jump, or help you run that marathon, these are the more stylish version that will allow you to take a walking tour of paris allowing you to be both comfortable yet fashionable. These are the sneakers that make me go, hmmmm… and click purchase now. These pair perfectly with everything from distressed skinny jeans or relaxed boyfriend jeans… They can also work perfectly with your cozy comfy loungewear but also dress down a great shift dress or jumpsuit… Check out some of my favorite new sneakers that can complete your weekend casual look but also add some edge and youth to so many other unexpected look… And some adorable options for our little ones too!

Saint Laurent sneakers $645

Ash shearling hi-tops $250

Joie slip ons $190

Bucket Feet slip ons $67.95

Converse sneakers $44.95 (or 2 pairs for $75)

Givenchy slip ons $750

Rag $ Bone hi-tops $425

Tory Burch slip ons $165

Superga sneakers $64.95

Keds shoes $49.95

Isabel Marant wedge hi-tops $695

Derek Lam sneakers $195

Nike hi-tops $90

Van slip ons $54.95

Jimmy Choo slip ons $695

Saint Laurent slip ons $495

Comme de Garcons sneakers $105

Missoni chuck taylors $49.96

And some adorable options for our little ones:

Adidas sparkle shell toes $39.95

Adidas shoes $44.95

Old Navy high tops $22.94

Old Navy high tops $16.99

Converse chuck taylors $44.95

Converse hi-tops $31.95

Tucker + Tate slip ons $29.95

Vans shoes $39.95

Nike Kids shoes $44

DC Kids shoes $40

Disney Frozen light up sneakers $19.59

Disney mickey mouse shoes $17.49

Sketchers light up shoes $42.95

Akid hi-tops $59.95

Superga shoes $43.95

Gap shoes $29.95

Gap hi-tops $34.95

MOMMA NEEDS… evening accessories to go with the dress!

A great evening shoe, like these bronze Manolo Blahnik sandals perfectly finish an evening look!

Don’t be afraid to add a pop of color to your look (either tonally or contrasting) with some fabulous evening accessories!

You’re getting close to choosing the perfect cocktail dress(es) for the holidays and it’s officially time to consider which evening accessories will need to complete the look. Amazing clutches and heels that accent your holiday party attire with a fabulous flourish. You can stick with evening accessories that are neutral in black or metallics or go a bit wild with a pop of color, but there is no question that these bags and shoes are the necessary finishing touch! The holidays are the exclamation point to the year just past and the starting block for the year to come so approach them with great style and excitement. Tis the season to enjoy some parties, some cocktails and some glamour! Check out my favorite evening accessories and add a pop of fabulous to your holiday look!

EVENING SHOES:

Christian Louboutin sandals $925

Sophia Webster angel sandals $560

Joie sandals $295

Steve Madden sandals $79.95

Jimmy Choo sandals $1025

Stuart Weitzman heels $398

Schutz sandals $220

Topshop sandals $96

Manolo Blahnik sandals $925

Sophia Webster peacock sandal $525 (had to throw this in – it’s a pre-order not ready in time for the holidays but what?!?!?)

Schutz sandals $260

Kristin Cavallari sandals $129.95

Asos sandals $79.59

Giuseppe Zanotti sandals $950

Giuseppe Zanotti pumps $695

Alexander McQueen sandals $399

Badgley Mischka heels $200

Topshop sandals $75

EVENING BAGS:

Edie Parker clutch $1495 (absolutely obsessed with these Edie Parker clutches)

Edie Parker clutch $995

Jimmy Choo clutch $525

Diane von Furstenberg clutch $398

Inge Christopher clutch $190

Nina clutch $84

Natasha Couture clutch $58

Alexander McQueen clutch $1945

ZAC Zac Posen bag $395

Sondra Roberts clutch $128

Aldo bag $75.80

Natasha Couture clutch $48

Forever 21 clutch $24.90

Olympia Le Tan clutch $1880 (to add a touch of whimsy to your evening look)

Saint Laurent clutch $1150

Diane von Furstenberg clutch - evening accessories

Diane von Furstenberg clutch $498

Tory Burch clutch $250

Kayu clutch $168

River Island clutch $34.11

MOMMA LOVES… great classic pumps (forever)

These Christian Louboutin pigalles pumps are a mainstay (a little bit worn and torn after almost 10 years of wear) in my closet, but they work with everything – they always have and they always will.

I recently rediscovered by Christian Louboutin pigalle pumps… How they found there way in the back of my closet I have no idea! I suppose I’ve been enamored by platforms that give your heels extra inches and the crazy innovative new shoe designs out there that I had forgotten about the tried and true. A great classic pair of pumps are truly the little black dress and blue jeans of accessories – and they worked PERFECTLY with both of those wardrobe staples and so much more. My husband and I had our first alone date night since Max had been born a couple of months ago and as I walked around the house in 2 different half pairs of crazy shoes trying to decide what to wear with my Helmut Lang leather leggings I realized it was those little black pumps that perfectly completed the look. The pointy toe, a bit of toe cleavage and that perfectly acceptable 100ml (aka 4 inch) heel height I had renounced in favor of taller more showy options was once again the apple of my eye. Sure, they’re a bit beaten up – they were in fat my first pair of red soles from almost a decade ago – but these pumps are still 100% relevant, chic and the perfect pair of shoes. Yes, they are a bit worn now, no I will never get rid of them, but I might invest in a new pair to take me through the next decade… Check out some of my favorite new (but always classic) pumps that will last you forever go with everything and NEVER go out of style.

Christian Louboutin pumps $675

Stuart Weitzman shoes $355

Schutz heels $180

Topshop shoes $75

Tom Ford heels $1250

Manolo Blahnik shoes $595 (Available in an array of colors)

LK Bennett heels $296.25

Forever 21 heels $22.90

Charlotte Olympia heels $665

Sophia Webster shoes $470

Kate Spade heels $298

Topshop pumps $95

Valentino heels $1075

Jimmy Choo pumps $595 (available in colors)

Cole Haan heels $248

Charles by Charles David heels $98.95

MOMMA’S UNDER $100… fab fashion on budget

Don’t you want to know what’s under $100 this week?

Life is expensive, kids are expensive, so finding amazing fashion on budget takes me to my happy place. Sometimes all the amazing clothes and accessories have our heads whirling and our bank accounts cringing so we decide to forgo the hot new trends in lieu of being practical… Well, the truth is that perhaps, you can have your cake and afford it too. There are so many incredible, inexpensive clothes and accessories that can give you fabulous fashion on budget without sacrificing style! Trends come and go so you don’t need to necessarily spend a lot of money on them – find those looks that resonate with you and your personal style – think about what you already have in your wardrobe and then update them with some of these great pieces under $100. Check out some of the great fashion on budget that I have found for you this week so that you can save money and look fabulous at the same time!

BB Dakota dress $97

Asos tights $15.16 (opaque tights are a MUST!)

Asos cuff $15.16

Forever 21 boots $34.90

Asos bag $94.75

Asos sweater $66.33

Topshop metallic joggers $68

Slink By Metallic necklace $35

Topshop sandals $80

Free People bag $48

Forever 21 top $22.90

Forever 21 jeans $29.90

Asos jacket $85.28

Gorjana earrings $60

Sole Society boots $89.95

Forever 21 bag $27.90

Topshop turtleneck $58

Zara skirt $59.90 (wear with tights)

Topshop tights $22

Aldo necklace $37.90

Zara shoes $99.90

Forever 21 bag $22.90

Asos shirt $60.64

Spanx leggings $68

Tai bracelet $80

Topshop boots $75

River Island bag $85.28

Asos dress $85.28

Gorjana ear jackets $55

Forever 21 pumps $22.90

Forever 21 clutch $19.90

MOMMA NEEDS… biker boots baby!

These Jimmy Choo biker boots have gotten me through several winters – and they continue to serve me well. There’s nothing quite as perfect for both comfort and style! And the more beaten up the get the better they look!

It’s no secret that I live in my pair of (now) beaten up Jimmy Choo biker boots all winter. I bought them when I found out I was pregnant a few years ago thinking they would be perfect – keeping my comfortable but still being stylish and kind of fabulous. I wore those biker boots until the Jimmy Choo plaque came off and I’m still wearing them today, why? because they are still incredibly comfortable and still really cool. They don’t go out of style – they don’t have to be the expensive Jimmy Choo variety and they pair perfectly with jeans, leggings and even (for a more rock and roll look) with a great maxi skirt or mini dress. As a mother I need to be able to chase my son in the park, the shops even just around home so agility and comfort are SO integral… That said, as a stylist, I have strong aesthetic opinions on practical footwear – I have, in the past, rather suffered in heels thas succumb to sneakers. Biker boots are the answer to all of my needs – they are still the best purchase I think I’ve ever made. Check out some of my favorite biker boots this season – you won’t regret it.

Jimmy Choo boots $1150 (my beloved boots – they keep on kicking)

Fiorentini & Baker boots $505

Marc by Marc Jacobs boots $345

River Island boots $85.28

Valentino boots $1495

Belstaff boots $750

Kate Spade boots $398

Sole Society boots $89.95

Alexander McQueen boots $1525

Rag & Bone boots $595

Tory Burch boots $276.50

Zara boots $159

Forever 21 boots $39.90

Chloe boots $1175

Joie boots $380

Coach boots $239.86

Topshop boots $110

Forever 21 boots $37.80

MOMMA NEEDS… cold weather accessories (brrr)

We don’y get snow in LA – but in the digital world I can make it happen – for those in the polar vortex it’s time for hats, scarves and gloves!

Cold weather accessories like my favorite Missoni hat are essential for surviving winter!

Of course, try explaining this to a 2 year old who doesn’t like to be fussed over…

When the temperature drops you’ll need more than just a great coat to stay warm – cold weather accessories are an absolute must! Hats, gloves, scarves to protect your extremities and keep in the heat are essential for winter for both you and you’re little ones! Water resistant or wooly there are some great cold weather accessories that will certainly keep you bundled up and safe from the frost this season. Yes, they will do the great service of keeping you warm but they also look pretty spectacular as well so it’s really a win win situation. As for our little ones – they may not like bundling up, and at times it may appear that the frigid temperatures bother them (not when they’re having fun and playing) but keeping their little vulnerable head, hands and necks warm couldn’t be more important! Check out some of the great cold weather accessories for us and our little ones and stay warm (and fabulous) this winter!

First for us:

Eugenia Kim hat $225

1717 Olive cashmere hat $120

Echo cashmere beanie $78

The North Face hat $39.90

Rick Owens beanie $220

Rag & Bone beanie $125

Marc by Marc Jacobs hat $88

Topshop beanie $22

Canada Goose aviator hat $225

Eugenia Kim headband $100

MICHAEL Michael Kors tech hat $48

Asos hat with detachable pom pons $18.95

Missoni hat and gloves set $445

Stella McCartney gloves $255

UGG Australia leather tech gloves $115

Made of Me convertible cashmere gloves $60

Halogen cashmere touch tech gloves $42

The Elder Statesman cashmere fingerless gloves $200

Bloomingdales cashmere lined leather gloves $98

Hunter convertible gloves $60

Topshop sheepskin mittens $38

Diane von Furstenberg (tech friendly) gloves $278

Carolina Amato knit and leather gloves $160

Jocelyn rabbit fur fingerless mittens - cold weather accessories

Jocelyn rabbit fur fingerless mittens $65

Asos convertible gloves $18.95

3.1 Phillip Lim rabbit fur and silk scarf $495

Helmut Lang infinity scarf $195

MICHAEL Michael Kors infinity scarf $68

Asos scarf $28.43

Matthew Williamson scarf $585

Stella McCartney scarf $175

Aqua scarf $68

Asos infinity scarf $37.90

Stella McCartney scarf $420

Jocelyn infinity scarf $240

Topshop scarf $52

Forever 21 infinity scarf $10.90

Some adorable cold weather accessories for our little ones:

Egg Baby by Susan Lazar infant hat $32.20

Mini Boden hat and mittens set $34

Ralph Lauren infant hat and mittens set $75

Blueberry Hill hat $28

Kate Spade for Gap hat $19.95

Gap hat $21.95

Bloomingdales cashmere hat $26.25

Mini Boden hat and mittens set $34

Capellini hat and mittens set $18

Gap hat $16.95

Old Navy hat and gloves set $16.94

Old Navy beanie $12.94

Gap infant hat $16.95

Gap infant beanie $16.95

Protolano Kids mittens $48

North Face mittens $30

7 AM Enfant mittens $27

Zara mittens $12.90

Stella McCartney Kids mittens $48.72

Stella McCartney Kids gloves $57.69

J Crew gloves $32

J Crew gloves $29.50

Gap mittens $12.95

Kate Spade for Gap mittens $11.95

J Crew cashmere blanket $198

Burberry Kids snood $225

Tucker + Tate infinity scarf $28

Zara scarf $17.90

Portolano Kids snood $38

Portolano Kids scarf $44

Ralph Lauren scarf $40

J Crew scarf $42.50

Gap scarf $12.95

Gap scarf $16.95

MOMMAS UNDER $100… fall fashion for less

Yup, that’s a fake million dollar bill there max, but you don’t need millions to look fabulous because there’s so much amazing fall fashion for under $100!

The weather outside is cooling down and the layers keep coming and price tags add up so finding fall fashion for less is crucial for looking great, keeping warm and staying on budget! Winter clothes and accessories can get pricey – you need more of and they need to be thicker and cover more of you so naturally they’re going to cost more… Boots are more expensive than sandals and coats have a heftier price tag than, well, not wearing one. Great fall fashion for less is out there and while it is quite difficult to find a quality winter coat for under $100 the layers that go underneath are plentiful and fabulous. Check out some of my favorite fall fashion for less and enjoy getting guiltlessly dressed this winter!