MATERNITY MONDAY… gliders and rockers – nursery must haves!

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Our glider is my favorite part of his nursery – I spent many nights breast feeding from it – and now there’s nothing like curling up with him and reading a good book!

When you’re pregnant you start thinking of all the things you need for when the baby comes – everything from diapers to the all important gliders and rockers.  Gliders and rockers are a must have for your nursery – a great chair that you can sit in comfortably to breast feed, relax in or rock your precious angel to sleep.  You will spend a lot of your time in this chair and for years to come – it was one of the major purchases in our nursery we did not want to cut corners on.  Gliders and rockers need to be comfortable, cute for your babies room and yet still nice enough that once your child grows and want to replace that space with a hot wheels track or my little pony stable it can still find a place somewhere else in your home…  When you are doing those middle of the night feeds or soothing your little one when they’re unwell or having a night terror – this chair will be your closest ally.  Check out my favorite gliders and rockers you need to check out for your little one’s nursery!

Tudor rocker and ottoman

Tudor rocker and ottoman $349 – $1099

Luca glider

Luca glider $995

Eddie Bauer double rocker

Eddie Bauer double rocker $399

Pottery Barn glider

Pottery Barn glider $1399

Little Castle glider

Little Castle glider $449.99

Nursery Classic swivel glider

Nursery Classic swivel glider $654.95

Joya rocker

Joya rocker $1095

Babyletto glider

Babyletto glider $299

Swivel lounger

Swivel lounger $999

Danielle Deluxe sleigh glider and ottoman set

Danielle Deluxe sleigh glider and ottoman set $179.99

Graham glider

Graham glider $899

Pottery Barn swivel rocker and ottoman

Pottery Barn swivel rocker and ottoman $149 – $!099

Retro rocker

Retro rocker $435

Quincy rocker

Quincy rocker $999

Eddie Bauer rocker

Eddie Bauer rocker $399.99

MOMMA LOVES…. puffer jackets!

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Max and I last year in our puffers – mine from Zara and his from Oshkosh – this year he will be sporting his new Ralph Lauren puffer!

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Modern puffers are cinched at the waist or at least tailored to a feminine silhouette to give some shape all while maintaining that cozy, warm appeal.

When I started to do my coats post I got so lost in the land of puffer jackets I knew they would need their own feature.  Puffer jackets are soft and cozy like your duvet – they keep you warm and comfy but also protect you from all the elements.  Once upon a time they actually looked like you had left your house wearing your bedding but now a days the cuts are feminine and actually really flattering making them a winter outerwear must have. That’s right, puffer jackets actually super chic and stylish now so you can wear them in the rain, snow or just frigid weather and still look great for an evening out, going to the office or just a snowy weekend away.  Of course, for our little ones they are incredibly practical and necessary for when winter hits – the soft down keeps them insulated and the techno outer layer keeps them dry!  Check out some of my favorite puffer jackets for both us and our little ones so you can feel like you’re still in bed but look like you’re ready to take on the town!

Burberry Brit coat

Burberry Brit coat $850

Canada Goose jacket

Canada Goose jacket $595

Topshop parka

Topshop parka $156

Zara puffer

Zara puffer $59.90

Moschino Cheap and Chic jacket

Moschino Cheap and Chic jacket $1750

ADD down coat - puffer jackets

ADD down coat $762

Hunter puffer jacket

Hunter puffer jacket $550

Penfield jacket

Penfield jacket $280

Forever 21 jacket

Forever 21 jacket $59.90

Moncler coat

Moncler coat $1150

Diane von Furstenberg jacket

Diane von Furstenberg jacket $798

Mackage coat

Mackage coat $690

BCBG Generation

BCBG Generation $199.99

MICHAEL Michael Kors jacket

MICHAEL Michael Kors jacket $112.56

Burberry Brit coat

Burberry Brit coat $1095

SAM coat

SAM coat $795

Lauren Ralph Lauren coat

Lauren Ralph Lauren coat $245

River Island coat

River Island coat $113.70

Some adorable puffer jackets to keep your littles ones warm!

Moncler jacket

Moncler jacket $470

Burberry coat

Burberry coat $295

Ralph Lauren puffer bunting

Ralph Lauren puffer bunting $175

Ralph Lauren puffer snowsuit

Ralph Lauren puffer snowsuit $155

The North Face jacket

The North Face jacket $99

Patagonia jacket

Patagonia jacket $129

J Crew jacket

J Crew jacket $78 (comes in an array of colors for boys and girls)

The North Face reversible jacket

The North Face reversible jacket $70

Gap puffer

Gap puffer $58

Gap puffer

Gap puffer $58

Old Navy jacket

Old Navy jacket $29.94

Old Navy snowsuit

Old Navy snowsuit $39.94

And some great puffer coats for our slightly bigger ones!

Moncler coat

Moncler coat $590

Moncler jacket

Moncler jacket $495

Stella McCartney coat

Stella McCartney coat $220

Add Down jacket

Add Down jacket $275

Widgeon coat

Widgeon coat $158

The North Face reversible jacket

The North Face reversible jacket $120

Gap coat

Gap coat $70

Mini Boden jacket

Mini Boden jacket $78

Hawke & Co Coat

Hawke & Co Coat $65.99

Gap puffer

Gap puffer $58

Old Navy coat

Old Navy coat $39.94

Old Navy puffer

Old Navy puffer $35

MOMMA NEEDS… winter coats (it’s officially time)

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This Marc by Marc Jacobs coat has served me well – I may not need it as much in Southern California – but it withstands the test of time and tells the tale of an outfit while being perfectly practical at the same time!

That’s right, the bathing suits have been packed away and it’s time to start thinking about winter coats.  Where I am in Southern California there may not be any need for the warmest coats (we think 60 degrees is freezing) but after years of living in New York and London I have a true appreciating for great outerwear.  Winter coats are going to be worn every day for months on end so its important to select a style you love because it’s going to be the first thing people see, its going to be your shelter from the cold and it’s got to withstand time and the harsh winter element.  These are the pieces you will get the most use out of this season, they have to be able to be layered and go with everything – not that you have to stick with a neutral (a pop of color or a playful print can be a great option.  Check out some of my favorite winter coats (for both us and our little ones) and get ready to keep warm and look fabulous this season!

First for us:

Alice + Olivia coat

Alice + Olivia coat $797

Diane von Furstenberg coat

Diane von Furstenberg coat $498

Via Spiga coat

Via Spiga coat $198

Forever 21 coat

Forever 21 coat $62.90

Alexander Mcqueen coat

Alexander Mcqueen coat $3995

Marc by Marc Jacobs coat

Marc by Marc Jacobs coat $878

Diane von Furstenberg coat

Diane von Furstenberg coat $598

Asos coat - winter coats

Asos coat $151.60

Carven coat

Carven coat $1550

Vince coat

Vince coat $695

Mackage coat

Mackage coat $459.90

Madewell coat

Madewell coat $298

Nasty Gal coat

Nasty Gal coat $158

Forever 21 coat

Forever 21 coat $52.90

Burberry Brit coat

Burberry Brit coat $1495

Club Monaco coat

Club Monaco coat $398

Asos coat

Asos coat $208.45

H&M faux fur coat

H&M faux fur coat $99

Some great winter coats for our littles ones:

Gucci coat

Gucci coat $510

Gucci coat

Gucci coat $530

Armani Jr. coat

Armani Jr. coat $350

Ralph Lauren coat

Ralph Lauren coat $131.25

American Widgeon coat

American Widgeon coat $74

Patagonia reversible jacket

Patagonia reversible jacket $89

Gap bundler

Gap bundler $39.95

Mini Boden jacket

Mini Boden jacket $44

Old Navy coat

Old Navy coat $29.90

Great Guy peacoat

Great Guy peacoat $33

And winter coats for our slightly bigger little ones:

Burberry coat

Burberry coat $525

Gucci coat

Gucci coat $655

Milly Mini's coat

Milly Mini’s coat $225

Ralph Lauren coat

Ralph Lauren coat $225

J Crew coat

J Crew coat $198

Urban Republic coat

Urban Republic coat $95

Gap coat

Gap coat $55

Gap jacket

Gap jacket $68

Old Navy coat

Old Navy coat $30

Old Navy coat

Old Navy coat $35

MOMMA NEEDS… winter white now!

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Winter white is all about a crisp fresh look – a piece with texture helps give you a more wintery feel.

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The great thing about wearing white in the winter – it transitions perfectly when spring hits! And as we already know, white is HOT for next season too!

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While white may not seem like the logical choice for our little ones it sure does look angelic on them – just invest in some oxi-clean!

So, the weather (even here in Southern California) is starting to get cold and it’s time to break out your winter white clothes!  I know it seems crazy and against the “rules” (white after labor day – poo poo) but its super chic and it’s not just for summer anymore!! You can where the frost color all year round but we just call it winter white come fall…  Nothing looks as crisp and fresh as white and for those of us who don’t lead a perfect stain free life (hello, kids equal messy) it’s all about stocking up on some oxi-clean!  Winter white is traditionally an off white to cream version of the traditionally summer hue – but I think that in this day and age even a crisp icy white can look appropriate (and incredibly chic) for the cold months!  You can wear white on white, keep it tonal with shades of light, pair it with color for a pop, keep it modern and slick with black or soft and pretty with one of the many shades of gray flooding the market – you simply can’t go wrong!  Check out some of my favorite winter white clothes to get you through the cold months and well into spring summer – there’s nothing seasonal about looking fabulous!

First for us:

Vince coat

Vince coat $745

Milly dress

Milly dress $385

Current/Elliott cords

Current/Elliott cords $248

TFNC wrap blouse

TFNC wrap blouse $53.06

Alexander McQueen dress

Alexander McQueen dress $2625

J Crew pants

J Crew pants $300

BCBG shirt

BCBG shirt $138

Blank Denim jacket

Blank Denim jacket $98

Neiman Marcus cashmere wrap coat

Neiman Marcus cashmere wrap coat $1295

Theory blazer

Theory blazer $415

Free People sweater dress - winter white

Free People sweater dress $198

Topshop skirt

Topshop skirt $105

Petit Bateau turtleneck

Petit Bateau turtleneck $70

Helmut Lang angora cardigan

Helmut Lang angora cardigan $875

Nicholas skirt

Nicholas skirt $330

Jamison cardigan sweater

Jamison cardigan sweater $216

Rag & Bone jeans

Rag & Bone jeans $185

Asos dress - winter white

Asos dress $72.01

Some adorable winter white for our littlest ones:

Isabel Garreton dress and bloomers set

Isabel Garreton dress and bloomers set $88

Tane Organics coveralls

Tane Organics coveralls $138

Gap sweater dress

Gap sweater dress $44.95

Andy & Evan shirtzie bodysuit

Andy & Evan shirtzie bodysuit $46

Old Navy hoodie

Old Navy hoodie $12

Old Navy fleece pants

Old Navy fleece pants $9.94

Armani Jr dress

Armani Jr dress $145

Little Marc Jacobs one piece

Little Marc Jacobs one piece $132

Ralph Lauren dress

Ralph Lauren dress $49.50

Nununu sweatpants

Nununu sweatpants $55

Carter's puffer vest

Carter’s puffer vest $21

Gap one piece

Gap one piece $24.95

And some amazing winter white pieces for our slightly bigger ones:

Lili Gaufrette dress

Lili Gaufrette dress $128

Canada Goose parka

Canada Goose parka $450

Zara dress

Zara dress $35.90

Diesel tee

Diesel tee $35

Carter's cardigan

Carter’s cardigan $20.99

Carter's tee

Carter’s tee $12.60

Ruby & Bloom coat

Ruby & Bloom coat $66

Nununu tee

Nununu tee $50

Billieblush leggings

Billieblush leggings $34

Ralph Lauren polo

Ralph Lauren polo $39.50

Old Navy skirt

Old Navy skirt $12

Old Navy cords

Old Navy cords $15

 

MOMMA NEEDS… fall’s new knits!

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The new knits can be chunky or fine, long, layered or cropped – it’s all about new proportions and an out of the box weave.

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Cozy yet stylish for us, adorable for them – ’tis the season for fallen leaves and new knits!

This fall is ALL about the new knits – and what do I mean by new knits?  It’s all about the unexpected and fresh ways of pairing them and styling them.  Everything from chunky to fine gauge, funnel knock to classic turtle neck and everything from sweaters and cardigans to dresses and leggings.  New knits is all about proportions, silhouettes, layering and simplifying but it’s all about being cozy chic!  Keeping warm has never looked so cool – these aren’t the pretty preppy sweaters, they’re unexpected, playful and yes, achingly sophisticated.  Check out some of my favorite new knits of the season and get ready to experiment with your style all while staying comfy and elegant!

Helmut Lang dress

Helmut Lang dress $498

Tory Burch turtleneck

Tory Burch turtleneck $350

Free People turtleneck

Free People turtleneck $128

Asos sweater dress

Asos sweater dress $60.94

Donna Karan cashmere leggings

Donna Karan cashmere leggings $550

ALC sweater

ALC sweater $326

Enza Costa skirt

Enza Costa skirt $198

Forever 21 cardigan - new knits

Forever 21 cardigan $24.80

Zero + Maira Cornejo sweater

Zero + Maira Cornejo sweater $795

Joie sweaterdress

Joie sweaterdress $378

One Teaspoon spiked sweater

One Teaspoon spiked sweater $189

Topshop turtleneck

Topshop turtleneck $58

Isabel Marant cardigan - new knits

Isabel Marant cardigan $920

Iro pullover

Iro pullover $396

Theory sweater

Theory sweater $215

Asos knit overcoat

Asos knit overcoat $114.26

Zara sweater dress

Zara sweater dress $49.90

Some adorable new knits for our littlest ones:

Mini Boden dress

Mini Boden dress $51

Tea Collection cardigan

Tea Collection cardigan $49

Peek knit leggings

Peek knit leggings $28

Stem Baby coverall

Stem Baby coverall $38

Old Navy cardigan

Old Navy cardigan $19.94

Gap sweater pants

Gap sweater pants $19.95

Lili Gaufrette sweaterdress

Lili Gaufrette sweaterdress $118

J Crew cashmere sweater

J Crew cashmere sweater $145

Mini Boden knit jacket

Mini Boden knit jacket $51

Mini Boden sweater

Mini Boden sweater $48

Gap sweater pants

Gap sweater pants $19.95

Old Navy cardigan

Old Navy cardigan $19.94

And some new knits for our slightly bigger little ones:

Milly Minis knit dress

Milly Minis knit dress $155

Little Marc Jacobs sweater

Little Marc Jacobs sweater $186

J Crew sweater

J Crew sweater $59.50

Mini Boden sweater

Mini Boden sweater $54

Old Navy sweater

Old Navy sweater $19.94

Old Navy cardigan

Old Navy cardigan $19.94

Mini Boden sweater

Mini Boden sweater $54

J Crew sweater

J Crew sweater $69.50

Gap poncho sweater

Gap poncho sweater $34.95

Zara sweater

Zara sweater $39.90

Target knit dress

Target knit dress $19.99

G Cutee sweater

G Cutee sweater $19.99

MOMMA LOVES… halloween costumes time!!

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This is just a fun one for me!!! Who doesn’t love some halloween costumes for the little ones! So far Max made his debut as peas in a pod and then rocked a muscle-y spiderman costume last year… so what do you think for this year???

It’s the start of holiday season and October 31st  is around the corner, meaning it’s time to check out halloween costumes!  I must confess, my child may not know much about holidays just yet but he loves a good pumpkin patch, pumpkin carving and dress up time!!  Halloween costumes are endless entertainment for us as parents and they embody what it means to be young and use your imagination. When I was a kid my mom would tirelessly work for weeks making our costumes, and I truly admire those mom’s out there plugging in the hot glue guns and saddling up to the sewing machine, however I’m lazy and store bought costumes are so flipping great these days!!  From superheros to the phenomenon that is Frozen and everything in between are available and ready to delight our little ones (and let’s face it, the adults who love them).   So get your camera’s ready because it’s halloween costumes time and I’m rounding up some of my favorites for you guys (PS – I totally bought Max’s the moment they started hitting the shelves 2 months ago – waiting is not my strength).

First some adorable halloween costumes for our littlest ones:

Butterfly costume

Butterfly costume $21.99

Monkey costume

Monkey costume $49.99

Banana costume

Banana costume $19.99

Chili pepper costume

Chili pepper costume $19.99

Peacock costume

Peacock costume $53.99

Elephant costume

Elephant costume $49.99

Mini Mouse costume

Mini Mouse costume $26.99

Crayon costume

Crayon costume $23.99

Lamb costume

Lamb costume $42.99

Lobster costume - halloween costumes

Lobster costume $48.99

And some amazing halloween costumes for our slightly bigger but still little ones:

Frozen Elsa costume

Frozen Elsa costume $37.99

Frozen Olaf costume

Frozen Olaf costume $30

Alice in Wonderland costume $18.99

Alice in Wonderland costume $18.99

Spiderman costume

Spiderman costume $19.99

Care Bare costume

Care Bare costume $26.49

Shark costume

Shark costume $29.99

Butterfly costume

Butterfly costume $24.99

Scooby Doo costume

Scooby Doo costume $39.99

Unicorn costume

Unicorn costume $54.99

Captain America costume

Captain America costume $17.75

Dorothy costume

Dorothy costume $20.99

Darth Vadar costume

Darth Vadar costume $35

Mermaid costume - halloween costumes

Mermaid costume $16.79

Superman costume

Superman costume $25.99

Cleopatra costume

Cleopatra costume $29.99

Astronaut costume

Astronaut costume $49.99

 

MOMMA LOVES… cartoon style – pop print fun!

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The kids know a thing or 2 that we can learn – like how great fruit is picked straight from the tree and that fashion doesn’t have to be so serious!

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A bit of cartoon style pop prints are heating up the Moschino runway courtesy of Jeremy Scott and I think it’s a trend both you and your little one can enjoy together!

One of my favorite things about fashion is when its injected with a bit of whimsy which makes adding cartoon style pieces to your wardrobe essential.  As the mom to a 2 year old boy, it can put a smile on his face but also check my fashion boxes.  I have made reference to Jeremy Scott for Moschino’s wild references to everything from Sponge Bob Squarepants to Barbie but pop prints have has a huge revival and is not without it’s own fashion pop culture history.  In fact pop culture is actually a perfect way to categorize these wild and humorous cartoon style references.  Andy Warhol would have totally given his thumbs up!  Our world today can be far too heavy so why not feature some of those childhood caricatures and wild cartoon style colors in our wardrobe.   Of course, our kids have always known what we are just starting to figure out – fashion doesn’t have to be so serious – why not put some joy into the world with your style?  Sartorially cartoon style will always get attention for it’s over the top flamboyance – but don’t worry, you don’t have to wear head to toe crazy to enjoy this pop art trend.  Check out some of my favorite cartoon style pieces for you and your little ones and pair some of these pieces into your wardrobe and throw some levity into your fashion arena.

Moschino cheap and chic sweater

Moschino cheap and chic sweater $725

Preen by Thornton Bregazzi shirt

Preen by Thornton Bregazzi shirt $490

McQ dress

McQ dress $305

Marcus Lupfer tee

Marcus Lupfer tee $181

Forever 21 baseball tee

Forever 21 baseball tee $13.80

Neil Barrett jacket

Neil Barrett jacket $1450

Karla Spetic skirt

Karla Spetic skirt $625

3.1 Phillip Lim poodle patch sweater

3.1 Phillip Lim poodle patch sweater $425

Marcus Lupfer sweatshirt

Marcus Lupfer sweatshirt $299

Nasty Gal jeans

Nasty Gal jeans $88

Alexander Wang dress

Alexander Wang dress $1895

MSGM sweatshirt dress with red lips

MSGM sweatshirt dress with red lips $640

Moschino tee

Moschino tee $395

Cartoon skirt

Cartoon skirt $133.30

Zara tee

Zara tee $25.90

Moschino sweater

Moschino sweater $780

Preen by Thornton Bregazzi top

Preen by Thornton Bregazzi top $605

Clover Canyon dress

Clover Canyon dress $326

Zara tee

Zara tee $25.90

And while I don’t really agree with non-vintage style caricature  print clothing for the kids – they absolutely love it (and Frozen is a phenomenon, the like of which I’ve never seen).  So here are some cartoon style fashion for our little ones (both literal and non literal)…

Stella McCartney Kids tee

Stella McCartney Kids tee $81.60

Eleven Paris hoodie

Eleven Paris hoodie $72

Mini Boden knit dress

Mini Boden knit dress $64

Mini Boden sweater

Mini Boden sweater $54

Mighty Fine Frozen tee

Mighty Fine Frozen tee $24

Junk Food tee

Junk Food tee $24.95

Old Navy tee

Old Navy tee $11

Old Navy tee

Old Navy tee $12

Zara Terez dress

Zara Terez dress $76

Stella McCarney kids glow in the dark tee

Stella McCarney kids glow in the dark tee $66

Junk Food tee

Junk Food tee $24.95

Zara tee

Zara tee $17.90

Disney tee

Disney tee $9

Disney tee

Disney tee $8

Some cartoon style options for our littlest ones:

Stella McCartney Kids 7 piece onesie gift set

Stella McCartney Kids 7 piece onesie gift set $168

Molo dress

Molo dress $59.95

Electrik Kidz mermaid gown

Electrik Kidz mermaid gown $40

Little Marc Jacobs tee

Little Marc Jacobs tee $52

Zara dress

Zara dress $19.90

Peek tee

Peek tee $38

Disney onesie

Disney onesie $5

Zara tee

Zara tee $15.90

Stella McCartney Kids romper

Stella McCartney Kids romper $88

Stella McCartney sweatshirt

Stella McCartney sweatshirt $76

Mini Boden dress

Mini Boden dress $42

Molo sweatpants

Molo sweatpants $38.95

Old Navy bodysuit

Old Navy bodysuit $6

Batman coverall

Batman coverall $10

MOMMA LOVES… that it’s ankle boots season!

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Max’s little Stride Rite boots and my Isabel Marant dicker boots are ready to frolic in the autumn leaves baby!!

For me,  I think it’s ankle boots season all year long but most certainly come fall they are part of my uniform.  They perfectly pair with everything from denim to dresses and can service all your fashion needs from playdate to the office to night out on the town.  Ankle boots are chic yet hip, cool yet classic, comfortable yet stylish making them some of my favorite go-to accessories.  Whether you want them sky high or flat, distressed or sparkly and even versions for you mini-me’s these boots are an absolute cool weather essential.  Life with kids (or even without kids) is not as simple as it once was – its fast paced and it often means stretching yourself thin to accomplish everything you need to (and want to) do in a  day.  Ankle boots are the perfect shoe to service all your style needs and give you one less thing to worry about.  Check out some of my favorite pairs (for you and your little ones) and celebrate fall fashionable with some fabulous new ankle boots!

Isabel Marant boots

Isabel Marant boots $995

Rag & Bone boots

Rag & Bone boots $525

H Hudson boots

H Hudson boots $195

Topshop boots

Topshop boots $75

Valentino fringe boots

Valentino fringe boots $1195

 

See by Chloe boots

See by Chloe boots $410

Cole Haan boots

Cole Haan boots $198

Minnetonka boots

Minnetonka boots $99.95

Chloe  ankle boots

Chloe boots $1345 (yes they’ve been around for years now – but they’re still incredible and I still want them!)

Isabel Marant dicker boots

Isabel Marant dicker boots $625 (these are my boots – and I love them – the best part – I know they’re going to age the way I hope to – fabulously!)

Splendid boots

Splendid boots $178

Forever 21 boots

Forever 21 boots $29.80

Rag & Bone boots

Rag & Bone boots $495 (I have these and can confirm they are the perfect LBB – little black booties!)

Belle by Sigerson Morrison boots

Belle by Sigerson Morrison boots $325

Jeffrey Campbell boots

Jeffrey Campbell boots $205

Asos boots

Asos boots $95.21

A few more spectacular ankle boots and some super high heel options…

Saint Laurent boots

Saint Laurent boots $1145 (get your ziggy stardust on! Had to include these – they’re wild, but I know several ladies who’ve been hankering after them!)

Joie boots

Joie boots $395

Schutz boots

Schutz boots $180

Topshop Chelsea boots

Topshop Chelsea boots $110

Asos boots

Asos boots $85.69

Valentino ankle boots

Valentino ankle boots $1375

Alice + Olivia boots

Alice + Olivia boots $540

Sam Edelman boots

Sam Edelman boots $250

Forever 21 boots

Forever 21 boots $32.80

Bottega Veneta boots

Bottega Veneta boots $975

Giuseppe Zanotti boots

Giuseppe Zanotti boots $2795

Alexander Wang booties

Alexander Wang booties $795

Rebecca Minkoff boots

Rebecca Minkoff boots $350

Jessica Simpson boots

Jessica Simpson boots $99.95

Dr. Martens boots

Dr. Martens boots $84.95

Tods boots

Tods boots $225

Carter's boots

Carter’s boots $44.99

Stride Rite boots

Stride Rite boots $48.95

Minnetonka boots

Minnetonka boots $27.95

OshKosh B'Gosh boots

OshKosh B’Gosh boots $26.95

Cole Haan boots

Cole Haan boots $75.95

Emu boots

Emu boots $88.95

Mini Melissa rain boots

Mini Melissa rain boots $64.95

Cole Haan boots

Cole Haan boots $67.95

Laura Ashley sparkle boots

Laura Ashley sparkle boots $48.95

Gap desert boots

Gap desert boots $34.95

Old Navy ankle boots

Old Navy boots $22

Old Navy boots

Old Navy boots $24

MOMMA LOVES… cool, sexy sweatshirts (what?)

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Fall has officially arrived – its time to break out the sweatshirts – but these sweatshirts are anything but frumpy.

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I LOVE this Monrow sweatshirt – its insanely soft and the back detail gives it a bit of a sexy edge.

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Its still a bit too warm for Max to be wearing his super cool sweatshirts in LA but we are looking forward to fall and his cozy new tops!

I know sexy sweatshirts seems like some sort of oxymoron but imagine feeling the comfort of sweat but with the cut and style of something far cooler and sexier and voila!  That’s right, once upon a time my wardrobe consisted of items that looked amazing but were either so uncomfortable I would change into jammies as soon as I got in my front door and/or so precious a butterfly gliding past would ruin it…  Well, times have change and my darling Max has changed my wardrobe choices but not my aesthetic, so finding sexy sweatshirts that have enough style for my fashion appts yet enough comfort and versatility to wrestle my little one during a diaper change is key! The new sexy doesn’t have to be over exposed – the cool kids all know now that its not what you show but how you wear it – and it turns out comfort doesn’t have to mean ugly…Whether its the cut or about cut outs or even just a relaxed bit of edge – sexy sweatshirts are a must have!  Fortunately for all of us, they happen to be totally in vogue at the moment even in a larger sponge bob square pants version (I kid you not – Moschino) – so we can all feel guiltless and chic about wearing what would have formerly been considered weekend couch attire.  Check out some of my favorite sexy sweatshirts, and a few super cool versions  (that aren’t sexy) for our little ones and get ready to get your stylish frump on!

First for us:

Stella McCartney sweatshirt

Stella McCartney sweatshirt $575

See by Chloe sweatshirt

See by Chloe sweatshirt $275

Generation Love sweatshirt

Generation Love sweatshirt $160

 

Joa sweatshirt

Joa sweatshirt $78

Neil Barrett sweatshirt

Neil Barrett sweatshirt $490

Clu sweatshirt

Clu sweatshirt $242

J Crew sweatshirt

J Crew sweatshirt $100

Forever 21 sweatshirt

Forever 21 sweatshirt $27.90

10 Crosby Derek Lam 2 in 1 sweatshirt

10 Crosby Derek Lam 2 in 1 sweatshirt $395

Madison Marcus sweatshirt

Madison Marcus sweatshirt $216

LNA sweatshirt

LNA sweatshirt $130

French Connection sweatshirt

French Connection sweatshirt $89.50

Moschino sweatshirt

Moschino sweatshirt $495

McQ Alexander McQueen sweatshirt

McQ Alexander McQueen sweatshirt $365

Rag & Bone sweatshirt

Rag & Bone sweatshirt $255

Monrow sweatshirt

Monrow sweatshirt $115 (this is the one I have and it is SO soft I NEVER want to take it off!)

Forever 21 sweatshirt - sexy sweatshirts

Forever 21 sweatshirt $17.80

Some super cool sweatshirts for our littlest ones:

Peek sweatshirt

Peek sweatshirt $52

Stella McCartney Kids sweatshirt

Stella McCartney Kids sweatshirt $76

J Crew sweatshirt

J Crew sweatshirt $45

Mini Boden sweatshirt

Mini Boden sweatshirt $28

Zara sweatshirt

Zara sweatshirt $19.90

Zara sweatshirt

Zara sweatshirt $19.90

Gucci sweatshirt

Gucci sweatshirt $175

Little Marc Jacobs sweatshirt

Little Marc Jacobs sweatshirt $112

Munster Kids sweatshirt

Munster Kids sweatshirt $52

Peek sweatshirt

Peek sweatshirt $38

Jumping Beans sweatshirt

Jumping Beans sweatshirt $7.99

Jumping Beans sweatshirt

Jumping Beans sweatshirt $7.99

And some more great sweatshirts for our slightly bigger little ones:

Stella McCartney sweatshirt

Stella McCartney sweatshirt $98

Nununu sweatshirt

Nununu sweatshirt $62

Mini Boden sweatshirt

Mini Boden sweatshirt $38

Splendid sweatshirt

Splendid sweatshirt $48

Circo sweatshirt

Circo sweatshirt $5

OshKosh B'gosh sweatshirt

OshKosh B’gosh sweatshirt $14

Nununu sweatshirt

Nununu sweatshirt $62

Munster Kids sweatshirt

Munster Kids sweatshirt $76

Gap sweatshirt

Gap sweatshirt $26.95

Mini Boden sweatshirt

Mini Boden sweatshirt $34

Old Navy sweatshirt

Old Navy sweatshirt $14.94

Old Navy sweatshirt - sexy sweatshirts

Old Navy sweatshirt $10

 

MOMMA NEEDS… shades of red accessories

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My favorite burgundy patent Christian Louboutin shoe booties are the perfect shoe for fall!!! Shades of red are super haute right not!

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Max’s cherry red Tom’s are super adorable for adding a pop of color to his fall wardrobe!

One of my very favorite style tips is to pop your look with a great shoe or bag and red accessories are super hot for fall and the perfect bit of something extra special!!  Last week I did a post on the prevalence of scarlet red clothing for the upcoming season and this trend extends to accessories as well!   These red accessories are bold and gorgeous and an easy (and uber chic) way to inject color into your wardrobe.  Whether you prefer a bright bold red and a deep burgundy – there are so many incredible options to choose from.   Check out some of my favorite red accessories and prepare to pop your look with the seasons hottest shade of fabulous!

SHOES:

Sergio Rossi boots

Sergio Rossi boots $1590

Christian Louboutin pumps

Christian Louboutin pumps $675

Michael Michal Kors sandals

Michael Michal Kors sandals $175

Topshop shoes

Topshop shoes $75

Valentino pumps

Valentino pumps $1075

Rag & Bone boots

Rag & Bone boots $550

Schutz sandals

Schutz sandals $200

Forever 21 booties

Forever 21 booties $29.80

Prada heels

Prada heels $850

Charline de Luca sandals

Charline de Luca sandals $544

Joie boots

Joie boots $315

Tildon pumps

Tildon pumps $79.95

Some amazing red bags:

Fendi bag

Fendi bag $2550

Balenciaga bag

Balenciaga bag $1275

Elizabeth and James bag - red accessories

Elizabeth and James bag $545

Milly bag

Milly bag $375

Forever 21 bag

Forever 21 bag $24.90

Valentino bag

Valentino bag $2345

Gucci bag

Gucci bag $1390

3.1 Phillip Lim bag

3.1 Phillip Lim bag $595

Topshop bag

Topshop bag $56

Chloe bag

Chloe bag $1950

Tory Burch bag

Tory Burch bag $595

Diane von Furstenberg bag

Diane von Furstenberg bag $428

Rebecca Minkoff bag - red accessories

Rebecca Minkoff bag $165

River Island bag

River Island bag $66.65

And some red shoes for our little ones:

Little Marc Jacobs hat and bootie set

Little Marc Jacobs hat and bootie set $82

Dr. Martens boots

Dr. Martens boots $64.95

Converse rain sneakers

Converse rain sneakers $44.95

Ugg Australia boots

Ugg Australia boots $100

Tods infant moccassins

Tods infant moccassins $145

Mini Melissa shoes

Mini Melissa shoes $55

Supra sneakers

Supra sneakers $54.95

Bloch infant ballet flats

Bloch infant ballet flats $35

Toms shoes

Toms shoes $31.95

Michael Michael Kors shoes

Michael Michael Kors shoes $51.95

Keen sneakers

Keen sneakers $44.95

Puma sneakers

Puma sneakers $39.95

Nike sneakers

Nike sneakers $34.99

Old Navy ballet flats

Old Navy ballet flats $19.94

Converse sneakers

Converse sneakers $28.99