MOMMA LOVES… wide leg pants (for a change)

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I am obsessed with these Zara wide leg pants – they have the feel of a maxi skirt but the mobility of pants!

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No problem chasing you know who around in these pants! And I absolutely love the way they move!

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And these pants have hidden slits up them for when you feel like showing a little leg!

One of my favorite trends of late are super wide leg pants.  You can call them palazzo pants or even skirt pants but whatever you call them, they are SO incredibly comfortable and elegant that you will never want to put on anything else!  These wide leg pants glide with the flare of a mazi skirt but with the mobility an feel or pajamas.  They can take you effortlessly from the office to the playground to date night with a few simple accessory changes.  The versatility of these wide leg pants make them a true must have and the added bonus is that they will transition easily for fall!  The key is to pair them with something more body conscious, tailored or even slightly cropped on top to balance the volume – and as simple as that – you have a perfect outfit!  Check out some of my favorite wide leg pants that will have all your friends coveting the look!

Rachel Zoe pants

Rachel Zoe pants $295

Three Dots pants

Three Dots pants $128

Topshop pants

Topshop pants $110

Asos pants

Asos pants $85.74

Alexander Wang pants

Alexander Wang pants $525

Joie Pants

Joie Pants $288

Ella Moss pants

Ella Moss pants $110.60

Forever 21 pants

Forever 21 pants $19.80

Intermix pants

Intermix pants $250

Rachel Pally pants

Rachel Pally pants $155.20

Asos pants - wide leg pants

Asos pants $41.92

Zara pants

Zara pants $59.50 (these are the pants I’m wearing in the picture in the latest color for fall)

ALC pants

ALC pants $398

Alice + Olivia pants

Alice + Olivia pants $275

Band of Outside pants

Band of Outside pants $198

Asos pants

Asos pants $85.74

Carolina Herrera pants

Carolina Herrera pants $1190

Parker pants

Parker pants $220

Free People pants

Free People pants $128

Nasty Gal pants - wide leg pants

Nasty Gal pants $58

MOMMA LOVES… camisoles – the perfect summer sleeveless!

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Camisoles in summer time are part of the seasonal uniform.

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And he looks pretty cute in his tank top too…

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Get ready to bare your arms with some fabulous camis!

Camisoles are not just for layering anymore – they are, in fact, the ideal summer top!  Camisoles are essentially sleeveless, lightweight blouses – they can be more lingerie like but there are so many more variations to keep you cool and feminine in the warm weather.  Of course, this post must come with the caveat that the slinkier sexier camisoles should be layered for the office – if it looks like underwear – that’s wear it belongs in a professional setting.  That said, camisoles can look amazing paired with anything from distressed denim to maxi skirts to a sexy mini for evening.  When the weather gets hot – who wants to wear sleeves – camis give you that refined feminine alternative to basic tanks.  That said, sleeveless tanks/tops are great for our little ones during these hot hot months as well!!  Check out some of my favorite camisoles for summer – and get ready to free your arms dear!

First some camisoles for us:

Diane von Furstenberg top

Diane von Furstenberg top $345

Amanda Uprichard cami

Amanda Uprichard cami $128

Free People cami

Free People cami $68

Alice + Olivia cami

Alice + Olivia cami $396

Tibi cami

Tibi cami $160

Topshop cami

Topshop cami $52

Elizabeth and James top

Elizabeth and James top $255

Graham and Spencer top

Graham and Spencer top $139

Asos cami - camisoles

Asos cami $38.11

3.1 Phillip Lim cami

3.1 Phillip Lim cami $425

Rory Beca cami

Rory Beca cami $152

Forever 21 cami

Forever 21 cami $24.90

Ramy Brook cami

Ramy Brook cami $285

Haute Hippie cami

Haute Hippie cami $185

Nasty Gal cami

Nasty Gal cami $58

Parker cami

Parker cami $253

Joie cami

Joie cami $158

Asos cami - camisoles

Asos cami $41.92

Some camisoles/sleeveless options for our little ladies:

Peek top

Peek top $42

Ralph Lauren top

Ralph Lauren top $20.74

Old Navy top

Old Navy top $14.94

J Crew top

J Crew top $38

Mini Boden top

Mini Boden top $20.10

Burts Bees Baby set of 3 camisoles

Burts Bees Baby set of 3 camisoles $8.99

Gucci top

Gucci infant top $65.62

Gap infant top

Gap infant top $20

Ralph Lauren infant top

Ralph Lauren infant top $16.52

Roxy top

Roxy top $29.50

Tucker + Tate top

Tucker + Tate top $21.44

OshKosh B'gosh top

OshKosh B’gosh top $15.40

and a few tank options for our little guys (sorry – no camisoles for them)

Eleven Paris tank

Eleven Paris tank $35

Quicksilver tank

Quicksilver tank $24

Gap tank

Gap tank $6.99

Volcom tank

Volcom tank $25

Tucker + Tate tank

Tucker + Tate tank $16

Burts Bees Baby pack of 3 tanks

Burts Bees Baby pack of 3 tanks $12.95

Tucker + Tate infant bodysuit

Tucker + Tate infant bodysuit $22

Little Marc Jacobs infant tank

Little Marc Jacobs infant tank $21.75

Zara tank

Zara tank $5.99

J Crew tank

J Crew tank $26.50

 

Old Navy tank

Old Navy tank $8.94

Hanes tank tops (5 pack)

Hanes tank tops (5 pack) $8

MOMMA LOVES… midi skirts with a feminine flare!

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I absolutely LOVE these Asos midi skirts – they come in tons of colors and add instant elegance and flare to your look!

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Max likes them too because they don’t restrict me from properly playing/dancing with him (although the shoes are another story).

I have talked about maxis and minis but there’s a new length in town – it’s midi skirts that are pretty, polished and poised to grab some attention.  Midi skirts are cut just below the knee and give that refined look that is perfect for the office but can be equally relaxed for chasing around your little yet elegant enough for an evening out  Whether body conscious, pleated of voluminous these skirts are feminine and flirty yet achingly sophisticated.  Check out some of my favorite midi skirts – they’re hot, beautiful and a wardrobe must have!

Milly skirt

Milly skirt $550

Alice + Olivia skirt - midi skirts

Alice + Olivia skirt $297

Ella Moss skirt

Ella Moss skirt $145

 

Asos skirt

Asos skirt $66.69

Tibi skirt

Tibi skirt $395

Nicholas skirt

Nicholas skirt $299

Rachel Pally skirt

Rachel Pally skirt $189

Topshop skirt

Topshop skirt $70

Theory skirt

Theory skirt $625

ALC skirt

ALC skirt $345

Topshop skirt

Topshop skirt $170

Aqua skirt - midi skirts

Aqua skirt $78

Alice + Olivia skirt

Alice + Olivia skirt $396

Nookie skirt

Nookie skirt $159

Asos skirt

Asos skirt $95.27

Forever 21 skirt

Forever 21 skirt $24.80

Rebecca Taylor skirt

Rebecca Taylor skirt $495

ALC skirt

ALC skirt $334

Asos Premium skirt

Asos Premium skirt $142.91

re:named skirt - midi skirts

re:named skirt $58

Elizabeth and James skirt

Elizabeth and James skirt $325

Torn by Ronny Kobo skirt

Torn by Ronny Kobo skirt $248

Joa skirt - midi skirts

Joa skirt $58

Topshop skirt

Topshop skirt $40

 

MOMMA LOVES… summer sweatshirts

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My splendid summer sweatshirt is perfect for running around the garden with my Max.

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And by run around… apparently I get to watch while he gets behind the wheel!

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They grow up so fast…

Yes, it’s hot and the natural inclination is to go for a tee or tank but lets not forget the always fabulous summer sweatshirts.  I know it sounds crazy but remember – these sweats are not the old frumpy oversized college tops of yore… Summer sweatshirts are lighter and believe it or not – sexy!  Its that soft and comfy material you crave but its shrunken, off the shoulder, cropped, short sleeve and many takes on the old classic.  Summer sweatshirts give you the relaxed look of the season but with a twist and with so many variations that there is a style you’ll love and not want to take off all season long!  Check out some of my favorite summer sweatshirts and choose your new favorite look!

Rebecca Taylor sweatshirt

Rebecca Taylor sweatshirt $225

Clu sweatshirt

Clu sweatshirt $187

Ohne Titel sweatshirt

Ohne Titel sweatshirt $169

Free People sweatshirt

Free People sweatshirt $78

New Look sweatshirt

New Look sweatshirt $28.56

SWETC sweatshirt

SWETC sweatshirt $225

Current/Elliott sweatshirt

Current/Elliott sweatshirt $178

Monrow sweatshirt

Monrow sweatshirt $132

Twenty leather band cutout sweatshirt

Twenty leather band cutout sweatshirt $99

Solow muscle sweatshirt

Solow muscle sweatshirt $55

Stella McCartney sweatshirt

Stella McCartney sweatshirt $995

Pam + Gela open back sweatshirt

Pam + Gela open back sweatshirt $188

Ella Moss sweatshirt

Ella Moss sweatshirt $138

Loup sweatshirt

Loup sweatshirt $125

Hard Tail sweatshirt

Hard Tail sweatshirt $88

Iro sweatshirt

Iro sweatshirt $129

Wildfox sweatshirt

Wildfox sweatshirt $128

Splendid sweatshirt

Splendid sweatshirt $98

Lanstson sweatshirt - summer sweatshirts

Lanstson sweatshirt $88

Nasty Gal sweatshirt

Nasty Gal sweatshirt $52

And some summer sweatshirts for our little ones:

Peek sweatshirt

Peek sweatshirt $32.16

Mini Boden sweatshirt

Mini Boden sweatshirt $38

Flowers by Zoe sweatshirt

Flowers by Zoe sweatshirt $28.35

Splendid sweatshirt

Splendid sweatshirt $46

Old Navy sweatshirt

Old Navy sweatshirt $13.99

Gap sweatshirt

Gap sweatshirt $26.95

Ralph Lauren sweatshirt

Ralph Lauren sweatshirt $48.75

Tucker + Tate sweatshirt

Tucker + Tate sweatshirt $26

J Crew sweatshirt

J Crew sweatshirt $59.50

J Crew sweatshirt

J Crew sweatshirt $42.99

Cherokee sweatshirt

Cherokee sweatshirt $12

Cherokee sweatshirt

Cherokee sweatshirt $12

Peek sweatshirt

Peek sweatshirt $48

Sovereign Code sweatshirt

Sovereign Code sweatshirt $32

 

MATERNITY MONDAY… non maternity clothes to wear during pregnancy

The search is always on for non maternity clothes to wear during pregnancy – because sometimes we just want to wear real clothes that you can still wear when you get your body back.  I know during my own pregnancy I was on a constant quest for these type of items – clothes with elastic waste bands, stretch, ruching and with a bit more volume to accommodate my growing bump that could last well beyond the nine months.  Great non maternity clothes to wear during pregnancy is not a fantasy – its a reality and I’m here to help find them for you.  Sure, sometimes what starts out as a dress may be better as a top as your mid section expands but there is great satisfaction in wearing your normal clothes even at the peek of pregnancy…  Check out some amazing non maternity clothes to wear during pregnancy and beyond!

Two Birds convertible maxi dress

Two Birds convertible maxi dress $310

Free People dress

Free People dress $128

Splendid overalls

Splendid overalls $198

Free People top - non maternity clothes to wear during pregnancy

Free People top $98

Rag & Bone/JEAN pajama jeans

Rag & Bone/JEAN pajama jeans $297

Asos swing dress

Asos swing dress $34.30

Young, Fabulous & Broke dress - non maternity clothes to wear during pregnancy

Young, Fabulous &; Broke dress $207

T by Alexander Wang tee

T by Alexander Wang tee $150

Monrow skirt

Monrow skirt $77

Free People tunic

Free People tunic $128

Topshop joggers

Topshop joggers $76

Rachel Pally maxi dress non maternity clothes to wear during pregnancy

Rachel Pally maxi dress $233

Pam & Gela dress

Pam & Gela dress $175

Enza Costa tank

Enza Costa tank $93

Tie Dye maxi skirt

Tie Dye maxi skirt $22.80

Ramy Brook top

Ramy Brook top $145

Splendid pants

Splendid pants $128

Free People dress

Free People dress $118

Eleven Paris dress - non maternity clothes to wear during pregnancy

Eleven Paris dress $95

 

MOMMA’S UNDER $100… great looks for less

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Happy 4th of July everyone!!! Celebrate with great style for less!

Everyone wants to look great and everyone loves to get that great look for less.  My under $100 posts are all about getting the hottest trends and most stylish items for  a fraction of the price.  Once upon a time you had to hunt the sales racks with a fine tooth comb to find amazing looks for less but now a days retailer understand that people want that high fashion style without the high fashion price tag.  Getting the best looks for less means knowing the hot trends of the moment and finding who’s doing it best for the most reasonable price.  Check out some of my favorite pieces for under $100 and get the high style look for less!

Asos dress

Asos dress $80.03

Adia Kibur necklace looks for less

Adia Kibur necklace $80

Zara shoes

Zara shoes $29.90

New Look clutch

New Look clutch $30.47

Topshop blazer

Topshop blazer $90

Kate Moss for Topshop top

Kate Moss for Topshop top $75

Blank jeans

Blank jeans $88

New Look cuff

New Look cuff $15.22

Asos shoes

Asos shoes $57.16

Zara bag

Zara bag $79.99

Forever 21 tank

Forever 21 tank $15.80

Blank jeans

Blank jeans $75

Jules Smith cuff

Jules Smith cuff $62

Topshop sandals

Topshop sandals $12.80

Warehouse bag

Warehouse bag $49.54

Topsop tank

Topsop tank $28

Topshop skirt

Topshop skirt $76

Topshop necklace

Topshop necklace $50

Zara shoes

Zara shoes $59.99

Asos bag

Asos bag $41.92

Asos dress

Asos dress $47.64

Michael Kors earrings

Michael Kors earrings $95

Topshop heels

Topshop heels $75

Asos clutch

Asos clutch $34.30

Champagne Toast cape blazer

Champagne Toast cape blazer $68

Nasty Gal tank

Nasty Gal tank $28

Topshop pants

Topshop pants $56

Nasty Gal necklace

Nasty Gal necklace $18

Forever 21 boots

Forever 21 boots $36.80

Oasis satchel

Oasis satchel $47.64

 

MOMMA LOVES… a distressed tee

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Life with kids is far from pristine – I had just taken off Max’s pants, socks and shoes after a romp in the mud – so I’m grateful for a distressed tee that is both fashionable and sensible for tackling whatever my little guy throws my way…

T-shirts are a wardrobe staple and the distressed tee is one of my favorite versions of the old classic.  No, your parents will never understand them, but as a parent they allow  me to feel comfortable, stylish and not at all precious about what I’m wearing during my rough and tumble life with a toddler.  A distressed tee may translate to a few holes, cutouts,  complete tatters, or just a bid of fading..  The tears can be finished or frayed but the look is done undone and its a perfect go to for your casual look.  In fact, I remember in my early 20′s buying brand new tees and cutting them up, resewing them, and leaving jagged edges to get the undone look – and now we don’t have to put in all that effort because the deconstruction has been done for us by the designers themselves.  Designers such as LNA are absolutely killing it with some of the best, most interesting tees on the market by not being perfect but rather being interesting, unique and with the perfect t-shirt fit!  Whether you’re just running errands, hanging out at home or taking a trip to the park, the distressed tee gives us the fashionable freedom to embrace our relaxed come what may lifestyle without sacrificing our personal style!  Check out some of my favorite versions of the distressed tee – from subdued with polish to absolute destruction and look forward to a worry free weekend that’s also on trend.

Raquel Allegra tee

Raquel Allegra tee $198

A Fine Line distressed tee

A Fine Line distressed tee $88

Free People tee

Free People tee $68

Current/Elliott tee

Current/Elliott tee $148

Iro Jeans tee

Iro Jeans tee $99

NSF tee

NSF tee $64.40

Helmut Lang tee

Helmut Lang tee $125

Pam & Gela distressed tee

Pam & Gela distressed tee $115

LNA tee

LNA tee $77

Free People tank

Free People tank $48

Current/Elliott muscle tee

Current/Elliott muscle tee $118

Splendid tee

Splendid tee $74

After Party Vintage tee

After Party Vintage tee $48

ALC tee

ALC tee $106

Rag & Bone/JEANS tee

Rag & Bone/JEANS tee $98

Free People tee

Free People tee $48

Iro tee

Iro tee $145

LNA tee

LNA tee $90

Stateside tee

Stateside tee $72

Forever 21 burnout tee - distressed tees

Forever 21 burnout tee $10.80

 

MOMMA NEEDS… denim shorts for us & our little ones!

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Summertime means popsicles, the outdoors and relaxation – denim shorts are my weekend uniform… and Max looks pretty adorable in them too!

Summer months mean its too hot for our tried and true blue jeans – so denim shorts are the way to go for running errands to poolside barbecues.  Whether your prefer classic, colored, distressed, cut offs or cuffed – denim shorts are the easy breezy styling option to go with your favorite tanks and tees.  Nothing says relaxed summer attire like a great pair of denim shorts – certainly not office appropriate but entirely weekend worthy!  When Saturday comes around they are the first thing I throw on in he morning – incredibly cute with flat sandals, an ankle boot and even a wedge these denim shorts are the perfect alternative to jeans for both us and our little ones during the hot hot months ahead!

First for us:

Paige shorts

Paige shorts $149

J Brand shorts

J Brand shorts $110.60

Asos shorts

Asos shorts $47.64

Siwy shorts

Siwy shorts $143

Joe's Jeans denim shorts

Joe’s Jeans denim shorts $98

Topshop shorts

Topshop shorts $44

Rag & Bone/JEAN shorts

Rag & Bone/JEAN shorts $165

7 For All Mankind shorts

7 For All Mankind shorts $138

Asos denim shorts

Asos denim shorts $47.64

Hudson shorts

Hudson shorts $128

Free People shorts

Free People shorts $128

Forever 21 shorts

Forever 21 shorts $17.80

J Brand shorts

J Brand shorts $165

Paige shorts

Paige shorts $119.20

Asos shorts

Asos shorts $47.64

Forever 21 shorts

Forever 21 shorts $15.90

Denim shorts for our little ladies:

Hudson shorts

Hudson shorts $39

Joe's shorts

Joe’s shorts $20.47

Mini Boden shorts

Mini Boden shorts $18.76

Peek shorts

Peek shorts $45

Gap shorts

Gap shorts $24.95

DKNY shorts

DKNY shorts $16.50

Roxy shorts

Roxy shorts $38

Ralph Lauren shorts

Ralph Lauren shorts $21.99

Old Navy shorts

Old Navy shorts $12.94

7 For All Mankind shorts

7 For All Mankind shorts $49

Hudson shorts

Hudson shorts $39

Oshkosh B'gosh shorts

Oshkosh B’gosh shorts $18

And a few denim shorts options for our little guys:

Ralph Lauren shorts

Ralph Lauren shorts $48.99

Gap shorts

Gap shorts $26.95

OshKosh B'gosh shorts

OshKosh B’gosh shorts $12

Ralph Lauren shorts

Ralph Lauren shorts $31.50

Gap shorts

Gap shorts $26.95

Old Navy shorts

Old Navy shorts $12.94

Zara shorts

Zara shorts $35.90

Tucker + Tate shorts

Tucker + Tate shorts $29.50

Burts Bees Baby shorts

Burts Bees Baby shorts $19.95

MOMMA LOVES…. mixed media clothing

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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

Diane von Furstenberg dress $425

Maje top

Maje top $315

Love Sam tee

Love Sam tee $187

Asos dress

Asos dress $76.22

Iro jacket

Iro jacket $599

Helmut Lang top

Helmut Lang top $325

Bless'ed Are The Meek dress

Bless’ed Are The Meek dress $187

Joa blouse

Joa blouse $78

Theory skirt

Theory skirt $655

Zimmerman romper

Zimmerman romper $365

Clu sweatshirt

Clu sweatshirt $192

Blank Denim jacket

Blank Denim jacket $97

Zara top

Zara top $49.90

Lover dress

Lover dress $850

Alice + Olivia leggings

Alice + Olivia leggings $330

Asos dress

Asos dress $142.91

Clu top

Clu top $77

Helmut Lang blazer

Helmut Lang blazer $695

Rag & Bone top

Rag & Bone top $450

Topshop dress

Topshop dress $170

Zara skirt

Zara skirt $59.90

BB Dakota tank

BB Dakota tank $40

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

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

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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

Nanette Lepore skorts $248

Style Stalker

Style Stalker $150

New Look

New Look skorts $34.28

Michael Kors skort

Michael Kors skort $402.75

Clover Canyon

Clover Canyon skort $220

Three Dots

Three Dots skort $150

Topshop

Topshop skort $68

Nanette Lepore bottoms

Nanette Lepore skort $248

BCBG

BCBG skort $118.80

Asos

Asos skorts $60.97

Zara

Zara skorts $49.90

Isabel Marant bottoms

Isabel Marant skort $615

L'Agence skort

L’Agence skort $139

Topshop bottoms

Topshop skort $72

New Look bottoms

New Look skirt $34.28

And a few options for our little ladies:

Mini Boden bottoms

Mini Boden bottoms $30

Hartstrings bottoms

Hartstrings skort $21

Zara skort

Zara skort $16.90

Design History

Design History skorts $13.98

Zara bottoms

Zara skort $29.90

Ralph Lauren bottoms

Ralph Lauren skort $20.65

Old Navy bottoms

Old Navy skort $6.99

Joah Love skort and top set

Joah Love skort and top set $105

Roxy skort

Roxy skort $38

Sonoma life and style scooter

Sonoma life and style scooter $15