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MOMMA NEEDS… the sexy slouchy sweatpants

That’s right.. I said it. The sexy slouchy sweatpants, I’m not being ironic, they are amazing! Just in time for the weekend I wanted to feature this comfy yet stylish trend. Like a lot of you I find it incredibly difficult some mornings to get out of my sweatpants to start the day so the thought that I might not have to is mind blowing, revolutionary and a relief! They’re warm, soft and so darn comfortable. They’re sexy because they’re cut lower and fit slimmer. They’re gathered at the ankle but it streamlines the look so it can as easily be worn with converse for running errand as with heels for a girls lunch. Here are some of my top pics:

Zoe Karssen sweatpants $186.88 available at www.asos.com

Alexander Wang sweatpants $195 available at www.shopbop.com

H&M sweatpants $34.95 available at www.hm.com

Current/Elliott sweatpants $148 available at www.shopbop.com

Clu sweatpants $95 available at www.netaporter.com

LNA sweatpants $168.19 available at www.asos.com

Chinti and Parker sweatpants $545 available at www.netaporter.com ***special note – these are CASHMERE – absolute heaven!

Elizabeth & James sweatpants $295 available at www.netaporter.com

Sundry sweatpants $108 available at www.shopbop.com

Stella McCartney pants $595 available at www.netaporter.com

Zoe Karssen sweatpants $137 available at www.shopbop.com

RUNWAY REINVENTED… bambi gets high fashion

Designers find inspiration from many places… The designer’s own archives, street style, movies, art and often their own childhoods. Givenchy designer, Ricardo Tisci, often uses graphic prints in his designs which sets the fashion world on fire and sends fashion editors and celebrities alike clamoring to get his latest “it” piece. His growling rotteweiler print tops sold out immediately when they came out years ago and inspired countless knock offs. Well, for his Fall/Winter collection he sent out a new print inspired from his youth – a bambi print fused with the image of a lady. Once again celebrities and the fashion elite went nuts over the look and it has already been photographed on countless celebrities and been featured in every magazine that could get their hands on it. Furthermore, Kim Kardashian instagrammed a picture of a miniature version of the top which Tisci (longtime friend and collaborator of Kanye West) sent for baby Noth. So, once again we have the age old circle of fashion of who inspires who… Perhaps our children might be more stylish than we are – setting trends before they even become trends… Here are the Givenchy pieces that have hit stores and some options for our little ones to keep up with the trend (before they start setting the next ones)…

Givench sweatshirt $1219.05

Givenchy sweatshirt $1375 WAS available at www.netaporter.com ***SOLD OUT

Givenchy bambi t-shirt $653.12

Givenchy clutch $2340 available at www.netaporter.com

H&M t-shirt $9.95 available at www.hm.com

Zara t-shirt $17.90 available at www.zara.com

And, while its not the bambi print, here is another Givenchy combination print top that actually IS still available to buy (for now) and a few other inspired ways for us to get the look…

Givenchy t-shirt $570 available at www.netaporter.com

Zara sweatshirt $59.90 available at www.zara.com

Zara sweatshirt $35.90 available at www.zara.com

MOMMA NEEDS… the perfect chambray or denim shirt

I have been a long time opponent to denim on denim. I also believe that, in fashion, “rules” are meant to be broken. I don’t buy into no white after labor day or not combing navy and black but for the longest time I could not get on board with the denim on denim look (sorry Jay Leno). Having said that, I have a confession, I now kind of love it… On multiple magazine shoots over the last few months I have styled denim or chambray tops with denim bottoms and furthermore, I have bought (and frequently been wearing) my own Bella Dahl chambray top!! I should note that Bella Dahl has transformed the look of denim tops – they are soft, tailored and incredibly chic! The biggest problem with denim shirts is when the fabric is stiff and the cut is boxy so look for well tailored tops with a softer texture (chambray is brilliant in this way but a lot of denim these days has been treated in such a way that it too feels super soft). Also, the key to wearing denim on denim is make sure the washes are different – so black or white jeans with a chambray or denim top is ideal… even a dark denim with a light chambray works. The difference in color tone is essential when styling the denim on denim look. I know its been quite fashionable to have denim on denim in the same color wash, as we have seen in magazines and even on the runway, but I believe that is one of those trends best kept in the pages of Vogue and not in our own wardrobes. That said, I find the combination of a denim shirt and jeans (with the essential color tone difference) is such an incredibly relaxed yet elegant look. Once again, its simple and comfortable to wear while running after your kids during the day but easily transformed into a chic and sexy look for evening with a change of shoes (and a bit of jewelry never hurts). So with out further ado, here are some of my favorite chambray and denim tops:

Bella Dahl shirt $128

H&M shirt $29.95 available at www.hm.com

AG shirt $182

Bella Dahl shirt $128

Blank NYC shirt $83 available at www.revolveclothing.com

Bella Dahl shirt $155

H&M shirt $34.95 available at www.hm.com

Burberry Brit shirt $295 available at www.netaporter.com

J Crew shirt $120 available at www.netaporter.com

Paige denim shirt $90

Rails shirt $118.40

MOMMA MUST HAVE… the little black dress (fit and flare)

Okay, so this is the first of MANY little black dress posts I will be doing because (truth be told) it has been and always will be the instant answer for everyone’s what should I wear question. I am focusing this post on mini black dress options with a fit and flare silhouette at every price point. From no price limit to under $50 there is an option for everyone and you won’t be disappointed… The fit and flare silhouette gives a classic hour glass shape showing off the curves we love while concealing the bits we like a less… Dark colors always give a slimmer more elegant look which is why the little black has long been a fashion staple and probably always will.

For those with no price limit…

Victoria Beckham dress $2395 available at www.netaporter.com

Under $500…

Sandro dress $285 available at www.sandro-paris.com

Under $100…

Closet dress $74.75 available at www.asos.com

and under $50…

Asos dress $35.60 available at www.asos.com

MOMMA LOVES… a little lace

When was the last time you wore lace? It certainly seems a bit dressy or fussy for running around with your toddler or even going to work but not anymore. Lace has been everywhere on the runway, redcarpet and of course in stores… but its not necessarily fancy. Its decorative, yes, but its used sparingly and more as a way to add a bit of style to an otherwise very practical item of clothing. A lace panel in a sweater, a lace ruffle on a t-shirt, or a bit of peek-a-boo that enables that item of clothing to take you from day to night. It may sound crazy but that little bit of lace can get more mileage than you think – from the park, to the office to dinner… There’s an easy way to dress it up or down with a bit of styling. Throw a blazer on and you’re ready for the boardroom, pair it with boyfriend jeans and its perfect for a trip to the park, add heels and its time for a night out on the town. I’m a believer and here are some of my favorite lace adorned pieces (and I threw in a couple little lace dresses as well since it is holiday season coming up):

Zara jumpsuit $99.90 available at www.zara.com

Maje top $165 available at www.maje.com

Alice and Olivia dress $400 available at www.netaporter.com

Zara top $69.90 available at www.zara.com

Topshop top $76 available at www.topshop.com

Asos dress $67.63 available at www.asos.com

Sandro top $340 available at www.sandro-paris.com

H&M top $17.95 available at www.hm.com

7 for All Mankind jeans $189 available at www.revolveclothing.com

Clu top $170 available at www.netaporter.com

BB Dakota dress $98 available at www.shopbop.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs top $128 available at www.shopbop.com

Ella Moss top $128 available at www.shopbop.com

Jimmy Choo shoes $1250 available at www.netaporter.com

Zara lace back sweater $59.90 available at www.zara.com

Three Floor dress $286 available at www.shopbop.com

little black dress lace Diane Von Furstenburg

Diane Von Furstenburg dress $365 available at www.netaporter.com

MOMMA NEEDS… the ultimate jackets

I am a jacket girl. I cannot have enough jackets. I have a particular addiction to blazers (but that addiction shall be highlighted in a future post) but today I am talking about the biker jacket. The idea of “biker” jacket might strike fear into the hearts of many of you, but I’m not talking about some Harley Davidson heavy utilitarian jacket – these biker jackets are form fitting, incredibly designed and beyond special. I dreamt for years of a Rick Owens biker jacket which my husband surprised me with 2 years ago and it is still (and probably always will be) one of my most treasured items. These are the jackets that transform your jeans and t-shirts in to an outfit. Dressed down or dressed up every one of us needs a gorgeous motorcycle style jacket in our wardrobe and there are SO many to choose from this season. Here are just a few of my favorites:

Yigal Azrouel jacket $1490 available at www.intermixonline.com

McQ Alexander Mcqueen jacket $1045 available at www.netaporter.com

YAS jacket $391.56 available at www.asos.com

Helmut Lang jacket $1195 available at www.netaporter.com

Zara jacket $99.90 available at www.zara.com

Phillip Lim jacket $950 available at www.netaporter.com

Top shop jacket $85 available at us.topshop.com

Karl Lagerfeld jacket $335 available at www.netaporter.com

Nasty Gal jacket $88 available at www.nastygal.com

Rick Owens jacket $2575 available at www.netaporter.com

H&M jacket $49.95 available at www.hm.com

MOMMA LOVES… the skull motif (for us and them)

So, in honor of Halloween week, I wanted to do a post featuring one of my favorite trends (which has been around since the beginning of time) the skull motif. The punk movement made skulls rock and roll and over time they have become a mainstream style staple. This is largely in part to Alexander Mcqueen using the skull motif repeatedly in his high end designs. We can now find the skull print not only in the expensive market but at all price points for both ourselves and our mini-me’s. Everything for clothing to accessories to jewelry and even furnishings – skulls are here to stay and they’re a great way to inject a bit of edge to your look and a bit of humor into theirs. Here are some of my favorites:

First for us…

Alexander Mcqueen tank $295 available at www.forwardforward.com

360 Sweater cashmere sweater $297 available at www.revolveclothing.com

Frye boots $598 available at www.shopbop.com

Equipment top $238 available at www.intermixonline.com

Alexander Mcqueen clutch $1525 available at www.alexandermacqeen.com

Alexander Mcqueen bracelet $330 available at www.netaporter.com

Only sweater $56.95 available at www.asos.com

Be&D sneakers $138 available at www.shopbop.com

and for them…

H&M jacket $24.95 available at www.hm.com

Butter hoodie $98 available at www.shopkitson.com

Nununu sweatshirt $44 available at www.ronrobinson.com

Zara leggings $14.90 available at www.zara.com

Ralph Lauren $45 available at www.shopkitson.com

H&M sweatshirt $14.95 available at www.hm.com

Cherokee hat $7.99 available at www.target.com

Nununu playsuit $54 available at www.ronrobinson.com

Yosi Samara shoes $48 available at www.shopkitson.com

Old Navy sweatshirt $10.99 available at www.oldnavy.com

Autumn cashmere tank $98 available at www.shopkitson.com

Old Navy top $6 available at www.oldnavy.com

MOMMA’S BEST… style deals for under $150

Happy Friday everyone – thank you so much for checking out my new blog. I thought it might be fun to start a feature on my top picks of the week for under $150. Here you go ladies..

Zara shoes $99.90 available at www.zara.com

Top Shop dress $110 available at us.topshop.com

Blank NYC jeans $88 available at www.revolveclothing.com

Zara jacket $99.90 available at www.zara.com

New Look cardigan $44.48 available at www.asos.com

Phillip Lim for target top $18.88 available at www.target.com

Asos dress $39.16 available at www.asos.com

MOMMA LOVES… the bat, cat and other animal prints (for us and them)

Inspired by Max’s trip to the pumpkin patch (in his halloween bat tee) I wanted to do a feature on animal prints. I’m not talking about leopard print – I’m talking about actual prints of animals. Miu Miu had a big hit a couple years back with a cat print which was featured on the runway on everything from jackets to shoes and now its a fun trend that is adorable on our little ones but equally chic for us to wear. Here are some of my top picks, first for us:

Asos dress $39.16 available at www.asos.com

Topshop skirt $60 available at us.topshop.com

Nasty Gal sweater $68 available at www.nastgal.com

Zara top $59.90 available at www.zara.com

Zoe Karssen pant $137 available at www.shopbop.com

Charlotte Olympia shoes $695 available at www.netaporter.com

and of course, for them…

Gap dress $24.95 available at www.gap.com

CWD Kids sleepwear $23.99 available at www.cwdkids.com

H&M shoes $12.95 available at www.hm.com

Gap leggings $12.95 available at www.gap.com

H&M dress $14.95 available at www.hm.com

OshKosh B’gosh leggings $11.49 available at www.diapers.com

Mini & Maximus sweatshirt $68 available at www.shopkitson.com

HM cardigan $14.95 available at www.hm.com

Old Navy shirt $12 available at www.oldnavy.com

MOMMA NEEDS… the star print (this time for us)

A few days ago I posted about the best star prints for our little ones, but I kept coming across great star print option for us so I decided that our kids shouldn’t have all the star fun! I LIVED in my Wildfox star print deconstructed sweater throughout my pregnancy and the months following Max’s birth because it was cute, comfortable and hid my baby weight so well. They actually still make the sweater which is amazing for me because I’ll get a 3rd winter out of it! Furthermore, Saint Laurent (formerly known as Yves Saint Laurent) actually showed a star print cardigan in the Fall 2013 collection meaning the star print is not only cute, comfy but also on trend. Here are some of my top picks: