MOMMA IS… mad about plaid!

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Me and Max in our spring time plaid, enjoying the California sunshine (PS – I’m getting a much needed hair cut today…)

Once upon a time plaid was reserved for the cooler fall and winter months and relegated to thicker materials such as flannel but, while that will always be true, it has also been reinvented for the spring and summer months in lighter colors and fabrics.  That’s right, plaid is hot for spring and the widely popular tartan print can be found in everything from your traditional button front to dresses and blouses in silk and chiffon.  Plaid is always sweet on our little ones but it can also be incredibly sophisticated and elegant for us! There is so much versatility with the print that you can wear it easily with for a casual Sunday afternoon stroll with your little one, a boardroom meeting  for the working moms, or an evening out on the town.  Plaid is cool and relaxed yet polished and classic – check out some of my favorite pieces for both us and our little ones that we can wear now and on into the warmer months!

First some fabulous flair for us:

Tibi top

Tibi top $298

findersKEEPERS plaid dress

findersKEEPERS dress $148

J Crew shirt

J Crew shirt $90

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Asos pants $41.40

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania skirt

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania skirt $490

Splendid maxi dress

Splendid maxi dress $168

Clu shirttail top

Clu shirttail top $86

Karl Lagerfeld jacket

Karl Lagerfeld jacket $630

Ella Moss maxi dress

Ella Moss maxi dress $288

Bella Dahl plaid shirt

Bella Dahl shirt $145

Topshop plaid chiffon tee

Topshop plaid chiffon tee $72

Aice + Olivia plaid dress

Aice + Olivia plaid dress $297

Equipment sweater

Equipment sweater $228

Rails shirt

Rails shirt $137

Madewell skirt

Madewell skirt $88

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Asos top $60.22

Narciso Rodriguez plaid knit dress

Narciso Rodriguez plaid knit dress $895

Ella Moss top

Ella Moss top $168

Endless Rose skirt

Endless Rose skirt $52

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Sister by Sibling sweater $315

Soft Joie dress

Soft Joie dress $188

Free People trousers

Free People trousers $128

Velvet shirt

Velvet shirt $108

Topshop tartan tee

Topshop tartan tee $76

Jacquemus dress

Jacquemus dress $429

Elizabeth and James blouse

Elizabeth and James blouse $345

FindersKeepers skirt

FindersKeepers skirt $132

Splendid top

Splendid top $88

Forever 21 shirt

Forever 21 shirt $19.80

And for our little ones:

Ralph Lauren dress and bloomers

Ralph Lauren dress and bloomers $45

Tartine et Chocolate dress

Tartine et Chocolate dress $116

Hartstings shirt

Hartstings shirt $21

Ralph Lauren overalls and bodysuit

Ralph Lauren overalls and bodysuit $55

Peek baby girl pants

Peek baby girl pants $28

Andy & Evan infant onesie

Andy & Evan infant onesie $32.20

True Religion shirt

True Religion shirt $98

Tucker + Tate shorts

Tucker + Tate shorts $27.50

OshKosh B'gosh bodysuit

OshKosh B’gosh bodysuit $9.60

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Gap one piece $26.95

Kiddo Girls sweater

Kiddo Girls sweater $19.20

Bitz Kids reversible shirt

Bitz Kids reversible shirt $40

Hartstings infant dress

Hartstings infant dress $27

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Old Navy short $14.94

Hartstings skirt

Hartstings skirt $33.60

Peek shirt

Peek shirt $34

Busy Bees top and bloomers set

Busy Bees top and bloomers set $45

OshKosh B'gosh overalls

OshKosh B’gosh overalls $19.20

Hartstrings dress

Hartstrings dress $70

Peek shorts

Peek shorts $39.50

Burberry infant dress

Burberry infant dress $165

Ralph Lauren top and cargo shorts

Ralph Lauren top and cargo shorts $55

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Old Navy top $8.97

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Gap shirt $29.95

 

MOMMA NEEDS… green clothes for St. Patrick’s Day!

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Me and my little man playing in green…

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Me in Zara and Max in Little Marc Jacobs green celebrating hoping for the luck of the irish this March!

St. Patrick’s Day is upon us, and as we know all to well, with kids – every holiday must be celebrated!  Time to break out the green clothes which are not only super on trend at the moment but will also keep you from getting pinched!  Color is always great for illuminating the face – the key is choosing the right hues to go with your skin tone – from pastels to neon shades or dark forrest hues their are stunning shades of green that will look amazing on you!  Green clothes have been very popular on the runway and red carpet and are sure to become some of your favorite go to items long after March 17th!  So, break out the four leaf clovers and get out some green clothes for both you and your little ones to pop your look with color while celebrating the luck of the Irish all year long!

First, some of my favorite green clothes for the ladies:

Diane von Furstenberg dress

Diane von Furstenberg dress $385

MICHAEL Michael Kors top

MICHAEL Michael Kors top $110

3.1 Phillip Lim pants

3.1 Phillip Lim pants $375

Anthropologie tee

Anthropologie tee $38

Equipment sweater

Equipment sweater $288

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Asos dress $65.87

Free People jacket

Free People jacket $148

Ella Moss top

Ella Moss top $128

Copper & Ella top

Copper & Ella top $88

Love Sam maxi dress

Love Sam maxi dress $165

7 For All Mankind mint jeans

7 For All Mankind mint jeans $178

Anthropologie skirt

Anthropologie skirt $128

AManda Uprichard blouse

Amanda Uprichard blouse $193

Issa Dress

Issa Dress $660

Zara blazer

Zara blazer $79.90

360 Sweater cashmere sweater

360 Sweater cashmere sweater $253

Anthropologie pants

Anthropologie pants $118

BB Dakota overalls

BB Dakota overalls $92

Equipment blouse

Equipment blouse $198

Lumier dress

Lumier dress $160

And for our little ones:

DKNY infant 2 piece set

DKNY infant 2 piece set $54

Ralph Lauren shortall

Ralph Lauren shortall $27.50

Stella McCartney jumpsuit

Stella McCartney jumpsuit $80

Mini Boden polo

Mini Boden polo $24

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Gap cords $14.97

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Gap hoodie $26.95

Guess dress

Guess dress $36.50

Carter's t-shirt

Carter’s t-shirt $6.99

Ralph Lauren dress

Ralph Lauren dress $32.50

Hartstrings vest

Hartstrings vest $66

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Old Navy dress $16.94

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Old Navy pants $19.94

First Impressions sunsuit

First Impressions sunsuit $9.99

J crew onesie

J Crew onesie $29.50

circo t-shirt

Circo t-shirt $5

Genuine Kids by OshKosh B'gosh windbreaker

Genuine Kids by OshKosh B’gosh windbreaker $18

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Gap cardigan $19.99

Peek pants

Peek pants $24

Tea Collection dress

Tea Collection dress $45

Ralph Lauren sweater

Ralph Lauren sweater $55

 

MOMMA WANTS… color block accessories for women and kids

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Momma’s color blocked Christian Louboutins

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Max’s color blocked converse sneakers

 

Last week I did my post on color block clothes and today I’m featuring some amazing color block accessories for both us and our little ones.  I am all about accessories – bags, shoes, jewels – these are the things that transform a look from ordinary to extraordinary and transition an outfit from day to night.  Color block accessories are particularly brilliant because they open up a world of options in terms of your color choices and can pop a very simple outfit and take it to another level.  Investing in some great accessories allows you to play with a trend in a more safe, conservative way but will also get a lot more wear.  We change outfits every day but often times will carry the same bag every day for a year + and not think twice.  I always say that great bags and shoes make the outfit and color block accessories are the easiest way to be elegant yet bold.  Our little ones can have so much fun with color – sometimes the more mismatched the better so accessories that play with color are always great for making a look more cohesive and deliberate yet eye catching and stylish.  Check out some of my favorite color block accessories for us and our little ones.

First for us:

Fendi pumps

Fendi pumps $850

Marc by Marc Jacobs hobo bag

Marc by Marc Jacobs hobo bag $428

Aperlai sandals

Aperlai sandals $264

Vince Camuto satchel

Vince Camuto satchel $248

Aldo shoes

Aldo shoes $90

Rebecca Minkoff bag

Rebecca Minkoff bag $225

Nicholas Kirkwood sandals

Nicholas Kirkwood sandals $695

Juicy Couture tote bag

Juicy Couture tote bag $198

Soludos espadrilles

Soludos espadrilles $43

Fendi bag

Fendi bag $1950

Schutz shoes

Schutz shoes $200

Zara bag

Zara bag $79.90

Forever 21 heels

Forever 21 heels $36.80

Diane von Furstenberg bag

Diane von Furstenberg bag $350

Alexander McQueen sandal

Alexander McQueen sandal $935

Kate Spade bag

Kate Spade bag $398

Isapera sandal

Isapera sandal $139

Storksak diaper bag

Storksak diaper bag $132

See by Chloe wedges

See by Chloe wedges $350

Reed Krakoff satchel

Reed Krakoff satchel $1290

And for our little ones:

Ralph Lauren boat shoes

Ralph Lauren boat shoes $40

See Kai Run baby sneaker

See Kai Run baby sneaker $26.57

Keds saddle shoes

Keds saddle shoes $35

Shaun White sneakers

Shaun White sneakers $19.99

Cole Haan baby shoes

Cole Haan baby shoes $50

Cole Haan saddle shoes

Cole Haan saddle shoes $48

Nike girls sneakers

Nike girls sneakers $41.99

DC Shoes sneakers

DC Shoes sneakers $33.99

Carter's baby booties

Carter’s baby booties $10.50

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Gap sneakers $24.95

Converse toddler sneaker

Converse toddler sneaker $14.48

Converse sneakers

Converse sneakers $26.99

Melissa infant & toddler sneakers

Melissa infant & toddler sneakers $55

Ralph Lauren infant boat shoes

Ralph Lauren infant boat shoes $34

UGG Australia boots

UGG Australia boots $100

Hunter rain boots

Hunter rain boots $65

Toms sneakers

Toms sneakers $37.95

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Old Navy infant slip ons $9

Kenneth Cole Reaction sandals

Kenneth Cole Reaction sandals $29.95

Nike toddler sneaker

Nike toddler sneaker $44.95

Luvable Friends hi-tops

Luvable Friends hi-tops $5.99

Old Soles sneakers

Old Soles sneakers $69

 

MOMMA LOVES… skinny jeans – they aren’t going anywhere!

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Me in my Blank Denim skinnies and Max in his 7 For all Mankind …

Skinny jeans are a part of my uniform.  The perfect pair is my second skin and I am constantly on the search for what works best for me – what new shades of blue are out there and do I need a new pair of black, gray, white or the hot new color of the season.  That said, I know for a lot of women, skinny jeans are scary – but they shouldn’t be!  Consider this, our skinniest area is our ankle so why not show them off – women should embrace their curves and skinny jeans help to show them off.  Of course, there are many versions of skinny jeans – there’s  even a slouchy skinny boyfriend jeans so the fact is – skinny doesn’t have to mean skin tight, lay down on your bed to do the top button!  Another great thing about skinny jeans is that you can wear any shoe with them – boots fit perfectly over them and you can wear them with your flattest flats or your highest heels without having to worry about the height of your hems!  Skinny jeans are so versatile that depending on how you choose to style them they transition easily from the office to the park to a night out on the town and from winter to spring!  Of course, blue jeans in the office should be reserved for casual friday (depending on your corporate dress code) but other shades of denim can look very dressed up!  Skinny jeans are a go-to favorite and a must have (in multiples) for every wardrobe for both us and our little ones!  Every time Max rocks his 7 For All Mankind skinny jeans people go nuts for them – a proper miniature grown up… Check out some of the amazing skinny jeans for the momma’s and their mini-me’s!

First for the momma’s:

Citizens of Humanity jeans

Citizens of Humanity jeans $218

Blank Denim jeans

Blank Denim jeans $92

J Brand jeans

J Brand jeans $185

Free People jeans

Free People jeans $78

AG jeans

AG jeans $168

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Asos skinny jeans $47.05

Paige skinny jeans

Paige skinny jeans $189

Forever 21 skinny jeans

Forever 21 skinny jeans $10.80

Rag & Bone skinny jeans

Rag & Bone skinny jeans $200

Topshop jeans

Topshop jeans $70

7 For All Mankind jeans

7 For All Mankind jeans $159

Cheap Monday jeans

Cheap Monday jeans $75

Current/Elliott jeans

Current/Elliott jeans $196

Blank Denim white jeans

Blank Denim white jeans $79

Hudson jeans

Hudson jeans $205

Forever 21 jeans

Forever 21 jeans $7.80

Rag & Bone/JEAN skinny jeans

Rag & Bone/JEAN jeans $176

Cheap Monday skinny jeans

Cheap Monday jeans $75

AG Adriano Goldschmied jeans

AG Adriano Goldschmied jeans $168

Free People zip ankle jeans

Free People zip ankle jeans $78

And for our little ones:

7 For All Mankind infant 3 pc baby's first jeans set

7 For All Mankind infant 3 pc baby’s first jeans set $89

Joe's toddler jeans

Joe’s toddler jeans $54

Hudson Kids jeans

Hudson Kids jeans $45

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Gap jeans $24.95

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Gap baby jeans $24.95

Ralph Lauren girls jeans

Ralph Lauren girls jeans $24.99

LRG Kids Jeans boys jeans

LRG Kids Jeans boys jeans $27.50

Peek baby jeans

Peek baby jeans $48

Diesel baby jeans

Diesel baby jeans $79

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Gap jeans $34.95

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Gap jeans $29.95

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Old Navy baby jeans $10.50

True Religion baby jeans

True Religion baby jeans $68

Raloh Lauren girls jeans

Raloh Lauren girls jeans $35

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Old Navy jeans $15

7 For All Manking infant jeans

7 For All Manking infant jeans $49

7 For All Mankind infant boy jeans

7 For All Mankind infant boy jeans $49

Levi's girls jeans

Levi’s girls jeans $23.80

OshKosh B'gosh boys jeans

OshKosh B’gosh boys jeans $23.80

7 For All Mankind baby jeans

7 For All Mankind baby jeans $49

Hudson baby jeans

Hudson baby jeans

Peek girls jeans

Peek girls jeans $58

J Crew boys jeans

J Crew boys jeans $55

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Gap girls jeans $29.95

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Gap boys jeans $29.95

MOMMA LOVES… color block clothes for women and children

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Max and I rocking the color block look – me in Peter Pilotto for Target and Max in his Zara sweatshirt.

 

Color block clothes have been immensely popular over the last few years and show no sign of losing steam.  Its a brilliant way for designers to experiment with colors and color combinations in a very safe, sophisticated, controlled way and it allows the consumer to do the same.  Color block clothes may be as simple as blocks of black, white and gray, or play with non traditional color combos like purple and red.  Clothes could be blocked tonally within the same color group or be on opposite ends of the spectrum – the blocking could even put together a neon color with a contrasting pastel color – there are no limits to the various combinations.  For those who feel as though they can’t wear a certain color this gives them a way to experiment with a color they may have previously disregarded.  Color block clothes are poppy and make a strong fashion statement but in a very wearable almost conservative way.  Incredibly chic for the office or relaxed for a weekend with the kids there are variations on this color block trends to service every need and style, not to mention they’re super cute on our children.  Check out some of my favorite color block clothes for both us and out little ones!

First for us:

Duffy cashmere sweater

Duffy cashmere sweater $270

Jonathan Saunders color block dress

Jonathan Saunders color block dress $600

Vince tee

Vince tee $68

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Asos skirt $47.99

4. Collective dress

4. Collective dress $295

Joseph pants

Joseph pants $645

Free People bomber jacket

Free People bomber jacket $128

Stella McCartney cashmere sweater

Stella McCartney cashmere sweater $1040

DKNY color block top

DKNY color block top $195

Marc by Marc Jacobs dress

Marc by Marc Jacobs dress $458

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Asos coat $169.37

Madewell tee

Madewell tee $79.50

BCBG Max Azria dress

BCBG Max Azria dress $298

J Crew color block sweater

J Crew color block sweater $95

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Asos pencil skirt $33.87

Yigal Azrouel leather jacket

Yigal Azrouel leather jacket $1990

Free People track pants

Free People track pants $168

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Esprit sweater $103.50

Forever 21 sleeveless sweater

Forever 21 sleeveless sweater $17.80

Roland Mouret dress

Roland Mouret dress $2925

Diane von Furstenberg dress

Diane von Furstenberg dress $365

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Asos dress $84.69

And for our little ones:

Ralph Lauren color block romper

Ralph Lauren color block romper $27.50

Tea Collection romper

Tea Collection romper $32

Brooks Brothers dress

Brooks Brothers dress $85

Splendid sweatshirt

Splendid sweatshirt $44

Juicy Couture hoodie and skirted leggings

Juicy Couture hoodie and skirted leggings $98

Stem Baby cardigan

Stem Baby cardigan $18.98

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Gap dress $15

Peek sweatshirt

Peek sweatshirt $32.16

Armani Jr dress

Armani Jr dress $260

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Gap sweater $39.95

J Crew girls color block sweater

J Crew girls color block sweater $59.50

Ralph Lauren colorblock polo

Ralph Lauren colorblock polo $39.50

Hartstrings dress

Hartstrings dress $48

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Gap pullover $20

Stella McCartney Kids color block cardigan

Stella McCartney Kids color block cardigan $100

Circo hoodie

Circo hoodie $10

Marie Chantal dress

Marie Chantal dress $130

Florence Eiseman playsuit

Florence Eiseman playsuit $78

Rothschild jacket

Rothschild jacket $22

Carter's puffer jacket

Carter’s puffer jacket $24

First Impressions dress and leggings set

First Impressions dress and leggings set $24.99

J Crew one piece

J Crew one piece $24.50

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Old Navy skorts $8.94

Carter's mesh shorts

Carter’s mesh shorts $8.99

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Gap sleepwear $16

Eye Spy romper

Eye Spy romper $32

 Eye Spy dress

Eye Spy dress $33
Eye Spy hoodie

Eye Spy hoodie $42

MOMMA NEEDS… lightweight sweaters for all seasons

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Max and I on a shopping trip having fun and staying warm in our cashmere sweaters!

It is still very cold in much of the country and, believe it or not, in Southern California we are having our first taste of it so having great lightweight sweaters that we can layer through the winter and then see us through spring are a must have.  Lightweight sweaters are fantastic because you can wear them over other tops and under big coats to give you an extra bit of protection from the frost but when the weather changes they’re super chic and easy to wear on their own.  Another great advantage is that they’re light and easy to throw in your bag for both you and your little ones you’re prepared for whatever shifts in temperature may come.  These lightweight sweaters aren’t making a statement – they’re not setting a trend – they’re a necessity and a classic.  Yes, they’re chic and simply elegant but they’re also just comfortable and practical.  There are, of course, plenty of great ways to wear to bring across your personal style – layers over a crisp button front blouse or with chunky statement jewelry or just casually with a pair of skinny jeans and boots – no matter what your style or your lifestyle lightweight sweaters are always a great investment for both you and your little ones!  So easy to wear and versatile enough to take you from the office to the park to a dinner date these sweaters are super stylish and effortless.  Check out some of my favorites and enjoy buying things you can actually wear now AND later.

First, lightweight sweaters for us:

Burberry Prorsum bow back sweater

Burberry Prorsum bow back sweater $1095 (yes its expensive but I thought I’d start us off with some eye candy – this is insanely gorgeous!)

360 Sweater cashmere sweater

360 Sweater cashmere sweater $253

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New Look sweater $43.26

Chinti and Parker cashmere sweater

Chinti and Parker cashmere sweater $550

Free People sweater

Free People sweater $98

J Crew cashmere sweater

J Crew cashmere sweater $230

Forever 21 sweater

Forever 21 sweater $15.80

Rebecca Taylor sweater

Rebecca Taylor sweater $395

Reiss sweater

Reiss sweater $150

BB Dakota sweater

BB Dakota sweater $88

Mason by Michelle Mason sweater

Mason by Michelle Mason sweater $345

Design History cashmere sweater

Design History cashmere sweater $228

Splendid sweater

Splendid sweater $130

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Vila breton sweater $47.05

Vince cashmere sweater

Vince cashmere sweater $295

J Crew sweater

J Crew sweater $90

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Asos sweater $47.05

Diane von Furstenberg cashmere sweater

Diane von Furstenberg cashmere sweater $200

MICHAEL Michael Kors studded shoulder sweater

MICHAEL Michael Kors studded shoulder sweater $120

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French Connection sweater $92.21

Forever 21 pullover

Forever 21 pullover $19.80

And for our little ones:

J Crew cashmere sweater

J Crew cashmere sweater $145

Mini Boden sweater

Mini Boden sweater $42

Milly Minis sweater

Milly Minis sweater $140

Ralph Lauren sweater

Ralph Lauren sweater $38.50

Peek sweater

Peek sweater $38

Nordstrom Baby sweater

Nordstrom Baby sweater $30

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Gap sweater $26

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Gap sweater $21

Carter's cardigan

Carter’s cardigan $12

J Crew pullover

J Crew pullover $39.50

Mini Boden girls sweater

Mini Boden girls sweater $54

Mini Boden toddler sweater

Mini Boden toddler sweater $54

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Old Navy cardigan $14

Burts Bees Baby infant sweater and hat

Burts Bees Baby infant sweater and hat $26.58

Target sweater

Target sweater $14.99

Sonoma Life and Style sweater

Sonoma Life and Style sweater $8.40

Peek hoodie

Peek hoodie $42

Stella McCartney Kids cardigan

Stella McCartney Kids cardigan $144

J Crew girls sweater

J Crew girls sweater $59.50

Ralph Lauren striped sweater

Ralph Lauren striped sweater $36.90

MOMMA WANTS.. jumpsuits – chic and stylish for us and cute and comfy for them!

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Max in his Nununu romper and me in my Asos jumpsuit having a snuggle.

Jumpsuits are one of the hottest trends right now, and rightfully so, incredibly chic, easy and cool.  They’re fantastic transitional pieces that can take you from winter into spring and they make getting dressed super easy because they’re just one piece!  The styling is pretty much done for you – its like wearing a dress with extra coverage and more mobility!  Jumpsuits are so easy to dress up or down – you could wear them with fabulous flats for a playdate with your little on or dress them up with heels for the office or a dinner date.  They’re one piece with plenty of versatility, and who doesn’t want to make their wardrobes go further without too much fuss?  Jumpsuits are streamline, relaxed yet stylish and elongate your whole body so you look long, lean and incredibly cool.  The menswear trend has been so popular, so this gives you that touch of comfortable men’s styling without losing any femininity!  Of course, our kids grow up in one pieces!  From the moment they’re born we keep them in onesies, shortalls, footie pajamas, rompers and the like.  Babies and toddlers in one pieces is like college kids in jeans – part of the uniform – always cute, comfortable and easy.  Check out some of my favorite jumpsuits, one pieces and even a few overalls for us and them!

First, jumpsuits for us:

Michael Kors jumpsuits

Michael Kors jumpsuits $160

Free People jumpsuit

Free People jumpsuit $148

Forever 21 jumpsuit

Forever 21 jumpsuit $22.80

ALC jumpsuit

ALC jumpsuit $645

Blank Denim overalls

Blank Denim overalls $106

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Asos jumpsuit $94.10

Joie jumpsuit

Joie jumpsuit $258

Splendid jumpsuit

Splendid jumpsuit $158

Forever 21 paisley jumpsuit

Forever 21 paisley jumpsuit $24.80

Alice + Olivia jumpsuit

Alice + Olivia jumpsuit $495

Rachel Pally jumpsuit

Rachel Pally jumpsuit $242

Free People bowie jumpsuit

Free People bowie jumpsuit $130

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Asos overalls $71.51

Black Halo jumpsuit

Black Halo jumpsuit $390

Monrow jumpsuit

Monrow jumpsuit $158

Lanvin jumpsuit

Lanvin jumpsuit $3645

One by Black Orchid overalls

One by Black Orchid overalls $174

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Asos jumpsuit $94.10

Young Fabulous & Broke jumpsuit

Young Fabulous & Broke jumpsuit $235

Free People black jumpsuit

Free People jumpsuit $128

Milly Cargo jumpsuit

Milly Cargo jumpsuit $595

Dolce Vita jumpsuit

Dolce Vita jumpsuit $297  

FLynn Skye jumpsuit

Flynn Skye jumpsuit $176

Forever 21 overalls

Forever 21 overalls $24.80

Haute Hippie tuxedo jumpsuit

Haute Hippie tuxedo jumpsuit $695

Tibi jumpsuit

Tibi jumpsuit $475

Finder's Keepers jumpsuit

Finder’s Keepers jumpsuit $150

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Asos jumpsuit $94.10

And one pieces for our littlest ones:

Miniclassic romper

Miniclassic romper $52

Sara Kety one piece

Sara Kety one piece $28

nununu playsuit

nununu playsuit $46

Nununu star playsuit

Nununu star playsuit $46

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Gap one piece $22

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Old Navy one piece $15

Egg by Susan Lazar romper

Egg by Susan Lazar romper $48

Miniclassix romper

Miniclassix romper $42

Carter's coverall

Carter’s coverall $9.99

Nordstrom Baby romper

Nordstrom Baby romper $18

Juicy Couture one piece

Juicy Couture one piece $78

Mini Boden romper (2 pack)

Mini Boden romper (2 pack) $42

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Gap overalls $26

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Gap patchwork one piece $21

Luli and Me bubble bodysuit

Luli and Me bubble bodysuit $66

Carter's romper

Carter’s romper $5.99

Ralph Lauren bubble romper

Ralph Lauren bubble romper $27.50

Ralph Lauren shortall

Ralph Lauren shortall $27.50

Stella McCartney Kids romper

Stella McCartney Kids romper $92

7 For All Mankind shortall

7 For All Mankind shortall $49

First Impressions eyelet romper

First Impressions eyelet romper $17.99

Just One You by Carter's romper

Just One You by Carter’s romper $7.99

And for our little toddlers (sorry boys, this appears to be the end of the line for you, aside from a few overalls and pajamas)

Burberry romper

Burberry romper $145

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Gap romper $24.50

Ralph Lauren polo romper

Ralph Lauren polo romper $39.50

Carter's footed pajamas

Carter’s footed pajamas $9.99

Mara Hoffman romper

Mara Hoffman romper $82 

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Old Navy romper $14.94

Stella McCartney Kids floral romper

Stella McCartney Kids floral romper $100

Mini Boden romper

Mini Boden romper $38

Hello Kitty romper

Hello Kitty romper $16

 

Genuine Kids from OshKosh overalls

Genuine Kids from OshKosh overalls $17

Mini Boden surf suit

Mini Boden surf suit $42

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Old Navy pajamas $16.94

Burberry overalls

Burberry overalls $145

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Gap pajamas $17

OshKosh B'gosh overalls

OshKosh B’gosh overalls $17

MOMMA LOVES… printed pants for women and kids!

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Max and I in out printed pants having a play in the garden. Max in lightening bolts and me in my blurred print Warehouse pants.

As you may have noticed – prints are king at the moment in fashion, and one of my FAVORITE trends are the printed pants.  I’m generally a classic minimalist when it comes to color, silhouettes and prints but I have fallen in love with the slouchy, almost pajama style printed pants.  They are the easiest things to throw one with a t-shirt and look incredible!  These printed pants are chic and incredibly elegant without ever being overly fussy.  Pair them with a simple t-shirt, blazer and heels and you’re ready for the office or a date night – just change the heel to a flat and throw on a sweater instead of a blazer and you’re comfortable enough to roll around in the park with your little one.   The silhouette vary from skinny to wide legged to a slouchy track pant style but the over all look and feel is the same – comfy yet stylish – a win win in my book every time.  Of course, our kids have been braving printed pants forever – always cute and special (while also helping to camouflage food and dirt stains) they’re a staple in our little one’s wardrobes and now our’s as well!  Check out some of my favorite printed pants for us and them!

First printed pants for us:

Diane Von Furstenberg pants

Diane Von Furstenberg pants $298

Charlie Jade pants

Charlie Jade pants $106.40

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Vila pants $55.56

Haute Hippie silk pants

Haute Hippie silk pants $395

Free People pants

Free People harem pants $98

Peter Pilotto for Target pants

Peter Pilotto for Target pants $39.99

lela rose cropped pants

lela rose cropped pants $695

J Brand trousers

J Brand trousers $375

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Asos wide leg printed pants $70.37

Alive + Olivia floaral print pants

Alive + Olivia floral print pants $264

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Asos floral print pants $41.40

forever 21 harem pants

Forever 21 harem pants $19.80

10 crosby street pants

10 crosby street pants $350

velvet pants

Velvet pants $119

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Warehouse blurred print pants $77.78

diane von furstenberg silk pants

Diane von Furstenberg silk pants $325

Patterson J. Kincaid pants

Patterson J. Kincaid pants $178

Forever 21 pants

Forever 21 pants $19.80

Joie pants

Joie pants $258

Sass & Bide pants

Sass & Bide pants $176.40

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River Island pants $64.82

J Crew pants

J Crew pants $248

FLynn Skye pants

Flynn Skye pants $100.10

Free People smocked pants

Free People smocked pants $88

Milly pants

Milly pants $295

Anthropologie wide leg trousers

Anthropologie wide leg trousers $98

Forever 21 ikat harem pants

Forever 21 ikat harem pants $17.80

And for our little ones:

Peek pants

Peek pants $24

Hartstings seersucker pants

Hartstings seersucker pants $40

Ralph Lauren floral leggings

Ralph Lauren floral leggings $25

Carter's pants

Carter’s pants $9

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Old Navy ruffled back legging $8.94

Peek baby pants

Peek baby pants $28

nununu yoga shorts

Nununu toga shorts (from baby to 6 years ) $34

nununu leggings (baby to toddler)

Nununu leggings (baby to toddler) $38

Tucker + Tate jeggings

Tucker + Tate jeggings $32

mini boden track pants

Mini Boden track pants $32

little marc jacobs pants

Little Marc Jacobs pants $110

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Gap pants $14.95

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Old Navy jeggings $16.94

Cherokee pants

Cherokee pants $12

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Gap pants $24.95

Stella McCartney Kids leggings

Stella McCartney Kids leggings

peek sweatpants

Peek sweatpants $42

J Crew chinos

J Crew chino $59.50

Jumping Beans pants

Jumping Beans pants $4.80

Stem Baby knit pants

Stem Baby knit pants $14.74

7 For All Mankind jeans

7 For All Mankind jeans $34.50

Ralph Lauren patchwork shorts

Ralph Lauren patchwork shorts $49.50

Zara lemon print trousers

Zara lemon print trousers $16.90

Zara cactus print leggings

Zara cactus print leggings $15.90

MOMMA NEEDS… jackets that can transition from winter to spring

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Max in his denim jacket and me in tweed Rebecca Taylor – jackets are great transitional pieces to layer in winter and see you through spring!

As I have mentioned before, I have a slight addiction to jackets.  They’re the perfect item in every wardrobe – they can transition your from desk to date, the park to brunch and from the polar vortex of a winter into the much anticipated spring time. Chic, well tailored jackets are always in style, always look amazing and can transform even the most ordinary outfit in to street chic perfections!  For most of you, the winter has been long and incredibly arduous, which makes looking at all the spring/summer clothes out there seem irrelevant  - but great jackets are wearable all year round.  Layer them under your heavy coats to give you that extra protection from the cold and then as the snow melts and the sun returns your good to go for the warmer weather!  Check out some of the great new jackets that will give you the fashion lift to get you into spring summer for both you and your little ones!

First, jackets for us:

alice + olivia jacket

Alice + Olivia tweed jacket $495

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Gap tweed jacket $82.60

rebecca minkoff jacket

Rebecca Minkoff jacket $368

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River Island jacket $74.08

Rebecca Taylor jacket

Rebecca Taylor tweed jacket $495 

Blank denim jacket

Blank Denim jacket $145

J Brand denim jacket

J Brand denim jacket $229

forever 21 jacket

Forever 21 jacket $37.80

BB Dakota baseball jacket

BB Dakota baseball jacket $100

michael michael kors jacket

Michael Michael Kors jacket $295

free people denim jacket

Free People jacket $98

Iro jacket

Iro jacket $720

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New Look jacket $64.80

L'agence jacket

L’Agence jacket $450

Lily Aldridge for Velvet jacket

Lily Aldridge for Velvet jacket $150

forever 21 denim jacket

Forever 21 denim jacket $32.80

free people patchwork jacket

Free People jacket $198

joie jacket

Joie jacket $438

Line & Dot jacket

Line & Dot jacket $150

Guess denim jacket

Guess denim jacket $96

Milly jacket

Milly jacket $550

free people moto jacket

Free People jacket $98

And for our little ones:

juicy couture jacket

Juicy couture jacket $148

boys k-way jacket

Boys K-way jacket $55

little marc jacobs windbreaker and hat

Little Marc Jacobs windbreaker & hat $212

mini boden jacket

Mini Boden jacket $40

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Gap jacket $21.99

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Old Navy fleece jacket $22

guess baby jacket

Guess baby jacket $45

first impressions baseball jacket

First impressions baseball jacket $24.99

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Gap denim jacket $24.50

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Old Navy denim jacket $22.94

Peek jacket

Peek baby jacket $38.86

diesel reversible jacket

Diesel reversible varsity jacket $99

splendid jacket

Splendid jacket $42

peek utility jacket

Peek jacket $68

children's place denim jacket

Children’s Place denim jacket $18.81

children's place jacket

Children’s Place denim jacket $22.45

DKNY jacket

DKNY jacket $19.50

circo rain coat

Circo raincoat $18.99

burberry raincoat

Burberry trench $295

jacadi knit jacket

Jacadi knit jacket $132

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Old Navy jacket $19

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Gap jacket $39.95

Genuine by Oshkosh

Genuine Kids by OshKosh $14

guess baby boy jacket

Guess jacket $56.50

MOMMA LOVES… power colors (red and bright pink) for V-DAY!

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My Valentine, Max, in his red Lacoste polo and me in my highlighter pink J Brand neoprene top

Happy Valentines Day everyone!  In honor of a day that celebrates love – I wanted to do a post on those lovely power colors – red and bright pink!  Red has been THE power color forever (I mean, you only have to look at the RED carpet trends recently to know that) but pink is one of the hot new power colors that will get you noticed and make a statement!  Yes it can be feminine and girly – but I’m talking about the bright, electric, neon shades of pink that exude confidence and strength.  Whether in the work place, at home or out on the town wearing these bold hues will always get attention and appreciation.  The warmth in red and bright pinks will illuminate skin tone and give you that glow usually reserved for pregnancy and oxygen facials!  I always say, bright color will get you noticed in a sea of black, and that is particularly beneficially when you have a little on you’re always trying to keep an eye on (and so they always know how to find you!).  So, celebrate valentines day and every day by investing in some great power colors for both you and your little one – and don’t be afraid to wear your heart on your sleeve this valentines day – being strong also means letting your loved ones know how much you care!

First, power colors (pink and red) for us!

Alice + Olivia dress

Alice + Olivia dress $330

diane von furstenberg dress

Diane Von Furstenberg dress $285

Madewell top

Madewell top $88

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Warehouse camisole $27.78

Rag & Bone coat

Rag & Bone coat (zips off to become a jacket) $906.50

hugo boss coat

Boss by Hugo Boss coat $521.99

free people skirt

Free People skirt $38

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Asos pencil skirt $40.74

Rag & Bone:JEAN pullover

Rag & Bone/JEAN pullover $195

J Crew sweater

J Crew sweater $85

Black Halo dress

Black Halo dress $345

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Asos dress $37.04

free people harem pants

Free People harem pants $68

jenni kayne pants

Jenni Kayne pants $295

wildfox tee

Wildfox tee $84

Finders Keepers top

Finders Keepers top $128

nanette lepore dress

nanette Lepore dress $298

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Asos dress $44.45

Milly skirt

Milly skirt $295

anthropologie skirt

Anthropologie skirt $98

christopher Kane jacket

Christopher Kane jacket $1685

Isabel Marant jacket
Isabel Marant jacket $1265
LNA tee

LNA tee $49

amanda uprichard top

Amanda Uprichard top $193

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Asos dress $83.34

susanna monaco dress

Susanna Monaco dress $189

Splendid pants

Splendid pants $108

J Brand jeans

J Brand jeans $185

moschino cheap and chic top

Moschino cheap and chic top $415

J Brand neoprene top

J Brand neoprene top $195

And power colors (red and pink) for our little ones!

ralph lauren dress and bloomers set

Ralph Lauren dress and bloomers set $75

Ralph Lauren shortall

Ralph Lauren shortall $35

splendid tunic

Splendid tunic $49.50

mini boden sweatshirt

Mini Boden sweatshirt $44

tea collection body suit and leggings

Tea Collection body suit and leggings $42
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Gap jeans $24.95

jumping beans peacoat

Jumping Beans peacoat $25

ADD jacket

ADD down jacket $161.25

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Gap sweater dress $34.99

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Old Navy bodysuit $10

hello kitty tutu

Hello Kitty tutu $16

mini boden pants

Mini Boden pants $32

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Old Navy romper $12

ralph lauren sweater

Ralph Lauren sweater $41.25

pinkalicious book and pj set

Pinkalicious book and pj set $30

just one you by cater's sleepset

Just One You by Carter’s 4 pc sleep set $14.99

Peek jeans

Peek jeans $48

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Gap sweatpants $19.95

cherokee cardigan

Cherokee cardigan $14

epic threads t-shirt

Epic Threads t-shirt $9

j crew one piece

J Crew one piece $29.50

Chaps polo creeper

Chaps polo creeper $15.40

mini boden dress

Mini Boden dress $48

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Old Navy polo $7

J Crew baby cashmere sweater

J Crew baby cashmere sweater $145

moncler puffer vest

Moncler puffer vest $195