MOMMA’S UNDER $100… great summer steals!

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MOMMA’S UNDER $100 – what can we get now?

Its time for my top picks for under $100 and this time I’m focusing on some great summer steals to get you through this hot weather stylishly and inexpensively!  Warm weather means less clothes but it doesn’t have to mean less style – I’ll show you how to look your best without spending a fortune.  Summer steals is all about finding everything from great little dresses to the perfect pair of sandals to enjoy the heat comfortably, elegantly and guilt free.  Save the extra money for vacation time and my hot summer steals will let you enjoy that vacation in style!

summer steals

Asos dress $66.69

Tai earrings

Tai earrings $45

Sofft wedges

Sofft wedges $99.95

Asos bag

Asos bag $41.92

Express blouse

Express blouse $49.90

Topshop skort

Topshop skort $72

Asos ring

Asos ring $9.53

Topshop sandals

Topshop sandals $95

Express satchel

Express satchel $59.90

Warehouse blouse

Warehouse blouse $54.30

Blank jeans

Blank jeans $88

Tai bracelet

Tai bracelet $55

Forever 21 sandals

Forever 21 sandals $12.80

Aldo bag

Aldo bag $55

Warehouse top

Warehouse top $66.69

Topshop skirt

Topshop skirt $72

Jules Smith wrap bracelet

Jules Smith wrap bracelet $65

New Look sandals

New Look sandals $57.14

Asos bag

Asos bag $76.22

Asos tee

Asos tee $34.30

Vero Moda shorts

Vero Moda shorts $34.30

Monserat de Lucca earrings

Monserat de Lucca earrings $52

Sam Edelman sandals

Sam Edelman sandals $64.95

Zara bag

Zara bag $35.90

Forever 21 dress

Forever 21 dress $22.80

Alisa Miller necklace

Alisa Miller necklace $62

Zara ankle booties

Zara ankle booties $99.90

Asos bag

Asos bag $47.64

MOMMA NEEDS… maxi dresses for summer

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Max under the maxi dress – love the versatility of this ALC dress

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Long floor sweeping dresses can be appropriate for the most formal black tie event.

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But they can also be comfortable enough to run around bare foot in the garden with my little prince.

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Oh, and I bought this to wear to a wedding 1 month after Max was born while I was still breast feeding – I was 25lbs heavier – it looked great then, it looks great now and it would have looked great even at the height of my pregnancy (this is another great beauty of many maxi dresses)

There is truly nothing that feels (and looks) better on than great maxi dresses.  They are simultaneously effortless and beautiful.  Maxi dresses can be flowing with a bohemian feel or sexy and figure hugging but either way they are part of the perfect summer uniform.  They can forgive an ezra few pound, show off a baby bump while still looking incredibly chic and elegant.  Great maxi dresses are an essential part of every wardrobe – they are versatile, easy to wear and always a hit.  No muss no fuss they are incredibly easy to throw on for chasing your little ones around town, running errands or going out for a night on the town.  While these dresses can work for a beach holiday some are more appropriate for a black tie affair – maxi dresses have a natural elegance to them so incredibly versatile and desirable.  Check out some of my favorite maxi dresses and fall in love with  your favorite summertime look!

Diane von Furstenberg dress

Diane von Furstenberg dress $565

Parker dress

Parker dress $286

Wildfox dress

Wildfox dress $128

BB Dakota dress

BB Dakota dress $80

ALC dress

ALC dress $845

Young Fabulous & Broke dress

Young Fabulous & Broke dress $207

Asos dress

Asos dress $104.80

Forever 21 dress

Forever 21 dress $27.80

Free People dress

Free People dress $400

Mara Hoffman dress

Mara Hoffman dress $268

Soft Joie dress

Soft Joie dress $158

Forever 21 dress

Forever 21 dress $24.80

Issa gown

Issa gown $795

Karen Zambos Vintage Couture dress

Karen Zambos Vintage Couture dress $242

Oh My Love dress

Oh My Love dress $104.80

Nasty Gal dress

Nasty Gal dress $68

Love Shack Fancy dress

Love Shack Fancy dress $465

Candela dress

Candela dress $320

Jarlo dress

Jarlo dress $152.43

Bobi dress

Bobi dress $74

Tibi dress

Tibi dress $575

Rachel Pally dress

Rachel Pally dress $242

Splendid dress

Splendid dress $128

Asos dress

Asos dress $85.74

ALC dress

ALC dress $698

Parker dress

Parker dress $298

Asos dress

Asos dress $104.80

MOMMA WANTS… rompers for summer!

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Rompers are the perfect summer look that still allows me to explore the wilderness with my little guy.

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Feminine enough for date night…

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…yet comfortable enough for a play date with my Max.

The sun is shining, winter’s knits are moving to the back of the closet and it might just be time to break out some rompers!  Rompers are the jumpsuit’s sexier shorter cousin and the perfect item to wear all summer.  They’re brilliant because they’re easy to wear (you do’t need to figure out what top goes with what bottom) and they’re comfortable – you get the fit and feel of a little summer dress but the comfort os shorts.  Our little ones have been wearing these sweet little one pieces forever (and they are SO cute) but now they are just as popular, chic and effortless for us as well…  They’re so east to dress up for a night on the town with some great jewels and high heeled sandals or dressed down with some flat summer sandals for a trip to the park.  Versatile, comfortable and incredibly stylish – rompers are the perfect go-to summer outfit.  Check out some of my favorite rompers for us and our little ones you’ll never want to take off!

First for us:

Joie romper

Joie romper $358

Live romper

Live romper $194

6 Shore Road romper

6 Shore Road romper $125

Forever 21 romper

Forever 21 romper $22.80

Susana Monaco romper

Susana Monaco romper $218

Young Fabulous & Broke romper

Young Fabulous & Broke romper $150

Topshop romper

Topshop romper $90

Asos romper

Asos romper $53.35

ALC romper

ALC romper $475

Dolce Vita romper

Dolce Vita romper $209

Free People romper

Free People romper $98

Asos romper

Asos romper $66.69

Milly romper

Milly romper $395

Rachel Pally romper

Rachel Pally romper $211

Line & Dot open back romper

Line & Dot open back romper $127

Asos romper

Asos romper $95.27 (this is the one I’m wearing)

rompers

Glamorous romper $53.35

Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent romper

Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent romper $345

Yumi Kim romper

Yumi Kim romper $195

Line & Dot romper

Line & Dot romper $127

Mink Pink romper

Mink Pink romper $89

And rompers for our littlest ones:

Burberry romper

Burberry romper $90

Splendid romper

Splendid romper $38

Offspring romper and hat set

Offspring romper and hat set $24

Old Navy bubble romper

Old Navy bubble romper $16.94

Chloe romper

Chloe romper $110

Egg by Susan Lazar bubble romper

Egg by Susan Lazar bubble romper $42

Gap one piece

Gap one piece $26.95

Just One You by Carter's romper

Just One You by Carter’s romper $7.99

Isabel Garreton bubble romper

Isabel Garreton bubble romper $88

Bonnie Baby romper

Bonnie Baby romper $52

Peek romper

Peek romper $38

Old Navy romper

Old Navy romper $14.94

Tartine et Chocolate romper

Tartine et Chocolate romper $85

Egg Baby romper

Egg Baby romper $46

Little Me romper

Little Me romper $28

Carter's romper set

Carter’s romper set $19.20 

A few options for our little guys:

Florence Eismeman romper

Florence Eismeman romper $54

Splendid romper

Splendid romper $44

Ralph Lauren polo romper

Ralph Lauren polo romper $27.50

Dolce & Gabbana romper

Dolce & Gabbana romper $150

Nununu skull romper

Nununu skull romper $48

Offspring romper

Offspring romper $22

Hartstrings romper and onesie set

Hartstrings romper and onesie set $56

Egg Baby romper

Egg Baby romper $40

Old Navy one piece

Old Navy one piece $10

Bonnie Baby romper

Bonnie Baby romper $86

Mini Boden romper

Mini Boden romper $30

Just One You by Carter's romper

Just One You by Carter’s romper $7.99

And for our sightly bigger little ladies:

Baby CZ romper

Baby CZ romper $120

Vintage Havana romper

Vintage Havana romper $58

Mini Boden romper

Mini Boden romper $38

Cherokee romper

Cherokee romper $12

Lili Gaufrette romper

Lili Gaufrette romper $110

Tea Collection romper

Tea Collection romper $35

Gap romper

Gap romper $29.95

Old Navy romper

Old Navy romper $10

Stella McCartney Kids romper

Stella McCartney Kids romper $230

Ralph Lauren romper

Ralph Lauren romper $45

Mini Boden romper

Mini Boden romper $38

Circo romper

Circo romper $8

Splendid romper

Splendid romper $58

DKNY romper

DKNY romper $46

Gap romper

Gap romper $19.99

Jumping Beans romper

Jumping Beans romper $9.99

MATERNITY MONDAY… non maternity to style the bump (wear now and later!)

One of the hardest thing about being pregnant is feeling like you’re wearing somebody else’s clothes – so non maternity clothes that you can get you through the 9 months and onward are always a great investment.  The key to finding non maternity option that can you can wear even in the height of pregnancy is to look for clothes with stretch, ruching or with a more voluminous silhouette.  Styling the bump can be incredibly challenging so its important to try to have fun and figure out what you’re personal maternity style will be…  Going a bit boho with some floaty maxi dresses or sexy and slick with some body conscious stretchy jersey pieces are both wonderful options that you can accomplish with regular, non maternity clothes and I’m going to show you some great options!  Sometimes a regular dress can work the first half of pregnancy but then might have to be worn as a top as the bump grows and grows, same with some of the convertible maxi-dresses which may start as a dress and become better worn as a skirt…   Dressing for your growing figure doesn’t have to be daunting – from the time you get your first positive test through your delivery and then however long it takes you to get your body back your shape will constantly be changing – but your wardrobe doesn’t have to.  Check out some of my favorite non maternity option you can wear now, wear later and beyond!

Rachel Pally dress

Rachel Pally dress $255

Free People top

Free People top $168 (this top ties at the side – would be great layered over a simple maternity tank top)

Free People pants

Free People pants $78

Monrow dress

Monrow dress $117

Rachel Pally top

Rachel Pally top $123

Splendid shorts

Splendid shorts $78

Sundry jumpsuit

Sundry jumpsuit $138

Free People tunic

Free People tunic $128

Splendid fold over leggings

Splendid fold over leggings $62

Joanna August wrap dress

Joanna August wrap dress $275

Helmut Lang top

Helmut Lang top $125

Monrow sweatpants

Monrow sweatpants $132

Free People dress

Free People dress $118

Rag & Bone jumpsuit

Rag & Bone jumpsuit $595

Young Fabulous & Broke convertible maxi dress/skirt

Young Fabulous & Broke convertible maxi dress/skirt $229

James Perse tank

James Perse tank $55

Madewell pants

Madewell pants $75

Sandro dress

Sandro dress $315

Oak split back tank

Oak split back tank $68

Free People maxi skirt

Free People maxi skirt $58

Enza Costa dress

Enza Costa dress $185

Madewell tunic

Madewell tunic $98

Velvet skirt

Velvet skirt $95

James Perse dress

James Perse dress $195

Ramy Brook top

Ramy Brook top $145

DWP pants

DWP pants $194

Free People dress

Free People dress $148

MOMMA WANTS… some sheer clothing since Summer is here!

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Show some skin but get the coverage you need with some sheer clothing for the hot weather!

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I love this Bailey 44 top with the illusion shoulders – its a relaxed t-shirt but transitions easily for evening.

The hot weather is coming (if its not already in your parts yet) and this means less clothes to stay comfortable yet not all of us are so comfortable with this season’s crop tops and minis…  A brilliant trend that has been dominating the catwalk and consequently our stores is sheer clothing which can be the perfect alternative to the less is more summer wardrobe options.  The sheer clothing trend could be a see through shoulder or a mesh panel just a  bit of peekaboo that give you the exposure that’s so popular right now the the coverage you still want.  The fabrics are light and breathable, sexy yet sweet and the word we need to hear, wearable.  These sheer clothes are not at all inappropriate, they are in fact well balanced in proportion and placement or the see through panels.  Check out some of my favorite pieces of sheer clothing and enjoy the air without letting it all hang out!

Iro jacket

Iro jacket $998

Elizabeth and James blouse

Elizabeth and James blouse $165

sheer clothing

Asos midi skirt $72.41

Tibi dress

Tibi dress $550

Helmut Lang top

Helmut Lang top $265

Forever 21 sweater

Forever 21 sweater $29.80

Milly skirt

Milly skirt $350

Alice + Olivia dress

Alice + Olivia dress $297

Free People top

Free People top $78

3.1 Phillip Lim dress

3.1 Phillip Lim dress $795

Eleven Paris jumpsuit

Eleven Paris jumpsuit $210

Asos top

Asos top $53.35

Tibi skirt

Tibi skirt $550

Robert Rodriguez top

Robert Rodriguez top $295

Re:Named dress

Re:Named dress $58

Alexander Wang sweatshirt

Alexander Wang sweatshirt $995

Torn by Ronny Kobo dress

Torn by Ronny Kobo dress $330

Alice + Olivia top

Alice + Olivia top $198

Endless Rose top

Endless Rose top $52

Alice + Olivia pants

Alice + Olivia pants $275

Bailey 44 dress

Bailey 44 dress $185

Asos skirt

Asos skirt $66.69

Jay Ahr dress

Jay Ahr dress $2730

Joseph top

Joseph top $315 (amazing with a high-waisted pencil skirt!)

Bailey 44 top

Bailey 44 top $140

Love Scuba dress

Love Scuba dress $60.97

MOMMA LOVES… floral prints (after those april showers)

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In the rose garden in my Asos floral print dress

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Sorry Max, there’s not many floral prints for the little guys…

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Nothing says spring has sprung like some beautiful floral prints…

April shower bring May flowers and sure enough spring has sprung with some stunning floral prints!  Whether oversized, micro, abstract or hyper realistic – floral prints are in bloom and are the perfect addition for every spring/summer wardrobe.  Sweet, cool, relaxed and pretty these prints are not only on trend but timeless.  Regardless if your are a jeans and t-shirt kind of girl or the type who waits all year to break out the summer dresses there are plenty of floral prints you won’t be able to resist getting your hands on.  For those ladies who have a mini-me at home there is nothing sweeter than these little formal print pieces for the little ones and, of course, nothing more stunning and chic for us!  Check out some of my favorite floral prints for the warmer weather that will keep you looking effortlessly fantastic!

First for us:

Temperly London dress

Temperly London dress $1565

Elizabeth and James skirt

Elizabeth and James skirt $265

For Love & Lemons dress

For Love & Lemons dress $194

Forever 21 top

Forever 21 top $17.80

Diane von Furstenberg maxi dress

Diane von Furstenberg maxi dress $598

Joie pants

Joie pants $298

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Asos dress $112.88 (this is the dress I’m wearing)

Love Sadie dress

Love Sadie dress $88

Alberta Ferretti skirt

Alberta Ferretti skirt $740

BCBG Max Azria gown

BCBG Max Azria gown $338

floral prints

Asos dress $103.48

BB Dakota skirt

BB Dakota skirt $70

Nicholas dress

Nicholas dress $599

Iro tee

Iro tee $238

finders KEEPERS dress

finders KEEPERS dress $161

Topshop joggers

Topshop joggers $70

Preen by Thornton Bregazzi skirt

Preen by Thornton Bregazzi skirt $830

PJK Patterson J Kinkaid romper

PJK Patterson J Kinkaid romper $248

J Crew dress

J Crew dress $168

River Island dress

River Island dress $65.85

Alice by Temperley top

Alice by Temperley top $425

Asos dress

Asos dress $161.96

Warehouse dress

Warehouse dress $68.59

Forever 21 kimono cardigan

Forever 21 kimono cardigan $19.80

Floral prints for our littlest ones:

Ralph Lauren dress and bloomers

Ralph Lauren dress and bloomers $55

Mini Boden blouse

Mini Boden blouse $28

OshKosh B'Gosh bodysuit

OshKosh B’Gosh bodysuit $11

Stella McCartney Kids bubble romper

Stella McCartney Kids bubble romper $88

Peek baby skirt

Peek baby skirt $42

Gap dress

Gap dress $29.95

Luli and Me dress

Luli and Me dress $51.80

Hartstrings dress and bloomers

Hartstrings dress and bloomers $44

Old Navy top and bloomers

Old Navy top and bloomers $19.94

Florence Eiseman dress and bloomers set

Florence Eiseman dress and bloomers set $57.40

Egg Baby top

Egg Baby top $29.40

Cherokee romper

Cherokee romper $10.20

Tartine et Chocolate jumpsuit

Tartine et Chocolate jumpsuit $77

Peek dress

Peek dress $42

Blueberi Boulevard dress

Blueberi Boulevard dress $12

And floral prints for our slightly bigger mini-me’s

Baby CZ dress

Baby CZ dress $138.60

Ralph Lauren top

Ralph Lauren top $45

Cherokee skirt

Cherokee skirt $14

Imoga dress with necklace

Imoga dress with necklace $78

Tea Collection dress

Tea Collection dress $24.50

Old Navy top

Old Navy top $16.94

J Crew dress

J Crew dress $69.50

Tucker + Tate tunic

Tucker + Tate tunic $34

Genuine Kids from OshKosh romper

Genuine Kids from OshKosh romper $14

Stella McCartney Kids top

Stella McCartney Kids top $85

Anavini dress

Anavini dress $44.80

Chaps romper

Chaps romper $16

Peek dress

Peek dress $58

Gap shortalls

Gap shortfalls $34.95

Genuine Kids from OshKosh dress

Genuine Kids from OshKosh dress $15

MOMMA’S UNDER $100… dress for less (and look your best!)

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Everything under $100 baby! Dress for less so there’s more left over for you know who…

You love fashion, you love clothes, bags, accessories but you don’t want to spend a lot of money – so let me show you some of the best options for your to dress for less and look your best.  Looking stylish, pulled together and on trend doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg – it just might require a careful edit through the racks.  The world is getting more and more expensive so being able to dress for less without sacrificing style is not only smart, it’s essential.  We all like to have the occasional splurge but mixing high end with less expensive brands is the way forward with icons from Kate Middleton to Michelle Obama leading he way.  Check out some of my favorite items for under $100 which will allow you to dress for less while looking like a million dollars!

Nasty Gal dress

Nasty Gal dress $68

dress for less

Asos cuff $22.58

Forever 21 sandals

Forever 21 sandals $12.80

dress for less

Aldo bag $65.85

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River Island top $60.20

dress for less

Asos midi skirt $84.66

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Rachel Roy cuff $71.49

dress for less

Asos shoes $79.02

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New Look bag $24.44

Club Monaco lace back top

Club Monaco lace back top $98.50

Free People shorts

Free People shorts $98

Alisa Miller Designs necklace

Alisa Miller Designs necklace $55

Vince Camuto sandals

Vince Camuto sandals $68.95

dress for less

Zara bag $59.50

dress for less

Asos cami $37.63

dress for less

Asos jacket $65.85

Express pencil skirt

Express pencil skirt $49.90

J Crew necklace

J Crew necklace $88

Asos shoes

Asos shoes $79.02

Forever 21 bag

Forever 21 bag $29.80

Forever 21 top

Forever 21 top $14.80

Blank Denim jeans

Blank Denim jeans $78

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Banana Republic earrings $45

Topshop heels

Topshop heels $95

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Asos bag $37.63

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Oh My Love dress $65.85

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Asos dress $47.04

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Banana Republic necklace $79.50

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Asos shoes $79.02

Banana Republic clutch

Banana Republic clutch $67

MOMMA NEEDS… cropped jeans for summer

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My little guy and I enjoying the sunny weather…

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A great pair of cropped jeans and light top is the perfect spring outfit!

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Max thinks so too…

Continuing on with my summer casual theme this week, what better completes your relaxed weekend look but a pair of great cropped jeans.  Skinny, boyfriend, distressed, or colorful – cropped jeans are a summer wardrobe staple.  Perfect with a pair of sandals and rocker tee or with some wedges and a blouse for evening they’re just what you need.  Summer denim is softer, lighter and the cropped length give your ankles the breathing space they’ve been waiting for – its time to show off your new fabulous sandals!  Whether rolled, ankle grazing or properly capri there are so many amazing styles to choose from.  Check out some of my favorite cropped jeans to get you through summer – easily from from day to evening they’re the key to effortless, relaxed style!

AG Jeans

AG Jeans $224

J Brand jeans

J Brand jeans $185

Blank Denim jeans

Blank Denim jeans $88

Current/Elliott boyfriend jeans

Current/Elliott boyfriend jeans $229

AG Jeans

AG Jeans $168

Free People jeans

Free People jeans $68

7 For All Mankind jeans

7 For All Mankind jeans $198

Marc by Marc Jacobs jeans

Marc by Marc Jacobs jeans $158

Forever 21 boyfriend jeans

Forever 21 boyfriend jeans $24.80

Citizens of Humanity jeans

Citizens of Humanity jeans $198

J Brand jeans

J Brand jeans $172

Blank Denim jeans

Blank Denim jeans $84

DL 1961 jeans

DL 1961 jeans $178

Joe's Jeans

Joe’s Jeans $152

Free People jeans

Free People jeans $78

J Brand capri

J Brand capri $235

Hudson jeans

Hudson jeans $176

Big Star jeans

Big Star jeans $94

MOMMA LOVES… relaxed rocker tees

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Guns N Roses and Mick Jagger baby! It’s only rock and roll but we like it!

As a mom and a stylist jeans are part of my uniform as they are equal parts cool and comfortable and one of my favorite things to put with them are rocker tees.  Something with a soft vintage feel that gives an effortless yet stylish look.  I’m not saying some oversized concert tee – these rocker tees are fitted yet slouchy, worn but still fresh.  Dolce & Gabbana often include a nod to the great Hollywood and rock n’roll legends on their t-shirts (James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, Mick Jagger) and that fashion but not fashion look is often the perfect pairing with your favorite pair of jeans.  I have featured these rocker tees for our little ones in the past – and it’s still one of my favorite looks.  My little Max in a Ramones, Beatles or Sex Pistols tee feels sweet, ironic and always fun.  The fact that he has no idea who these bands are yet will soon enough…  These rocker tees don’t have to be literal – its not necessarily even about the band – they could feature a designer, actor or just a general vibe that these t-shirts give off.  They are a fantastic alternative to simple white tees when you want something super casual, yet cool and different.  Check out some of my favorite rocker tees for both us and our little ones!

First some great rocker tees for us:

Maje David Bowie tee

Maje David Bowie tee $155

Pink Floyd tank

Pink Floyd tank $60

Forever 21 tee

Forever 21 tee $17.80

Current/Elliott tee

Current/Elliott tee $102.40

Chaser Blondie tee

Chaser Blondie tee $62

Topshop tee

Topshop tee $50

Eleven Paris tee

Eleven Paris tee $44

Dolce and Gabbana tee

Dolce and Gabbana tee $345

Daydreamer Mick Jagger tee

Daydreamer Mick Jagger tee $79

Chaser Sting tee

Chaser Sting tee $61

Junk Food tee

Junk Food tee $34

Karl Lagerfeld tee

Karl Lagerfeld tee $110

Eleven Paris Biggie tee

Eleven Paris Biggie tee $62

Forever 21 Bob Marley tee

Forever 21 Bob Marley tee $17.80

Alexander McQueen tee

Alexander McQueen tee $295

Electric Circus tee

Electric Circus tee $34

Dolly Parton tee

Dolly Parton tee $34

And for our little ones:

Zara beatles tee

Zara beatles tee $16.90

Chaser tee

Chaser tee $28

H&M tee

H&M tee $9.95

Junk Food tee

Junk Food tee $28

Eleven Paris t-shirt dress

Eleven Paris t-shirt dress $48

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Johnny Cash onesie $18.95

Ramones onesie

Ramones onesie $24.95

Rowdy Sprouts tee

Rowdy Sprouts tee $38

Rowdy Sprouts tee

Rowdy Sprouts tee $38

Bob Marley onesie

Bob Marley onesie $19.95

Beatles onesie

Beatles onesie $17.95

Guns N Roses tee

Guns N Roses tee $17.95

John Lennon tee

John Lennon tee $18.95

 

MOMMA LOVES… born free – fashion for the greater good

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This month in Vogue – check out the amazing Born Free story (photographed by Annie Leibovitz) and shop the collection to help end mother to child HIV transmission in Africa

Born Free is a collaboration between Shopbop Vogue and 22 designers (all of them moms) who have come together to design a collection of clothes for both women and kids and 100% of the profits go towards ending the transmission of HIV from mother’s to their children in Africa.  Everyone from Victoria Beckham to Miuccia Prada to Carolina Herrera have gotten involved to create this collection.  Having been born in South Africa and having known people who have lived and died from AIDS and being a child of the 80′s when the diagnosis was a death sentence it is beautiful to see that this disease can be beat.  Mother’s with HIV do not have to spread the disease to their unborn children and Born Free is not helping to spread the awareness but is using fashion to make an actual difference (the goal is to eradicate mother to child HIV transmission before 2016).  Read more about it in this month’s Vogue or on vogue.com and shop the collection on shop bop to help make the world a better place.  Check out some of the amazing Born Free pieces and don’t be afraid to shop for the greater good!

First for us:

Alexander McQueen scarf

Born Free Alexander McQueen scarf $200

marni maxi dress

Born Free Marni maxi dress $245

J Crew pants

Born Free J Crew pants $195

Victoria Victoria Beckham dress

Victoria Victoria Beckham dress $220

Stella McCartney tee

Born Fress Stella McCartney tee $110

Prada skirt

Born Free Prada skirt $245

Tory Burch bag

Tory Burch bag $175

and for our little ones:

Chloe toddler dress

Born Free Chloe toddler dress $98

Carolina Herrera onesie

Born Free Carolina Herrera onesie $85

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Born Free tee $30

Victoria Victoria Beckham children's dress

Born Free Victoria Victoria Beckham children’s dress $120

Stella McCartney onesie

Stella McCartney onesie $68

Isabel Marant blouse

Born Free Isabel Marant blouse $98

Stella McCartney dress

Born Free Stella McCartney dress $98