MATERNITY MONDAY…fashionable maternity clothes – oh yeah!

So, you’re clothes don’t fit, your bloated and exhausted – not feeling the joys of pregnancy, so let some fashionable maternity clothes shift your mindset.  The first couple months are the hardest, obviously due to the fatigue and nausea – your bump looks like you’ve packed on some weight so you don’t feel comfortable in your clothes and yet you can’t really even tell anyone yet…  Well, get ready for the second trimester with fashionable maternity clothes because when that baby belly started to represent and you start to feel better, you’re going to want to truly enjoy this time of your life.  Spring/summer is upon us and so there’s not more hiding under chunky sweaters and oversized coats – its’ time to update your wardrobe to properly style your bump. So for those gorgeous expectant momma’s check out some of my favorite fashionable maternity clothes this week to get you excited for warmer weather and the baby you have on board!

Asos maternity dress

Asos maternity dress $98

Topshop tee

Topshop tee $40

New Look maternity jeans

New Look maternity jeans $42

Topshop maternity dress

Topshop maternity dress $90

Hatch maternity top

Hatch maternity top $248

H& M maternity pants

H& M maternity pants $29.95

Asos maternity dress - fashionable maternity clothes

Asos maternity dress $50

Topshop maternity top

Topshop maternity top $90

Rosie Pope maternity shorts

Rosie Pope maternity shorts $98

Imanino maternity maxi dress

Imanino maternity maxi dress $138

Asos maternity tee

Asos maternity tee $22

Topshop maternity skirt

Topshop maternity skirt $47.99

H&M maternity dress

H&M maternity dress $34.95

Mamalicious maternity blouse

Mamalicious maternity blouse $63

Citizens of Humanity maternity denim leggings

Citizens of Humanity maternity denim leggings $158

Asos maternity dress - fashionable maternity clothes

Asos maternity dress $50

MOMMA WANTS… rompers and jumpsuits for summer!

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Love a great romper for spring summer.

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yup – under the little frill skirt are short – meaning I can feel free chase Mr. Max around the garden.

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But still look super cute for an outdoor BBQ.

There is no better outfits for spring than great rompers and jumpsuits.  These incredibly chic one pieces are perfect because, well, it’s one pieces and you’re done!  No messing around with separates and they’re relaxed and comfortable yet chic and stylish enough that you can roll around in the garden with your little one, go to an office meeting, or have a fancy evening out in this same look (with a few accessory switch ups).  Great rompers and jumpsuits are the perfect go-to looks they’re effortless no brainers and you simply can’t have enough of them.  No matter what your style or lifestyle needs, you have to have these incredible onesies (turns out sometimes we’re smarter about dressing our babies than we are for ourselves).    Check out my favorite rompers and jumpsuits for the season and get ready for the best all rounder!

Cedric Charlier jumpsuit

Cedric Charlier jumpsuit $1065

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Alice & Olivia jumpsuit $440

Jen's Pirate Booty romper

Jen’s Pirate Booty romper $209

Asos romper

Asos romper $72

M Missoni romper

M Missoni romper $910

Haute Hippie jumpsuit

Haute Hippie jumpsuit $595

Intermix jumper

Intermix jumper $350

BB Dakota romper

BB Dakota romper$70

Chloe jumpsuit

Chloe jumpsuit $5395

Theory jumpsuit

Theory jumpsuit $355

Spell romper

Spell romper $191

Topshop romper

Topshop romper $90

Stella McCartney jumpsuit

Stella McCartney jumpsuit $1945

Diane von Furstenberg jumpsuit

Diane von Furstenberg jumpsuit $428

Finders Keepers romper

Finders Keepers romper $148

Asos jumpsuit

Asos jumpsuit $89

MOMMA KNOWS… it’s gladiator sandals time

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Get ready to lace up some gladiator sandals and spring into… well, spring with the hottest “it” shoe!

THE hot shoes for spring summer are gladiator sandals – period the end.  Not only were they all over the runways, you better start getting ready to spend your mornings lacing these bad boys up.  Everything from ankle length to knee high – these gladiator sandals are a must must must have for spring. Looking for the perfect shoes to wear with your sundresses and shorts?  These gladiator sandals are equal parts sexy, cool, and casual.  They can take you from the park to the beach to brunch and to dinner.  Whether you prefer flats or heels, statement shoes or something a bit more subtle – these are the shoe of the season.  Check out my favorite gladiator sandals and get ready to battle summer in these ultra chic shoes.

Saint Laurent sandals

Saint Laurent sandals $1795

Stuart Weitzman sandals

Stuart Weitzman sandals $398

Rebecca Minkoff sandals

Rebecca Minkoff sandals $125

Topshop sandals

Topshop sandals $85

Valentino sandals

Valentino sandals $1495

Ivy Kirzhner sandals

Ivy Kirzhner sandals $595

Dannijo sandals

Dannijo sandals $275

Steve Madden sandals

Steve Madden sandals $99.95

Giuseppe Zanotti sandals

Giuseppe Zanotti sandals $2250

Gianvito Rossi sandals

Gianvito Rossi sandals $995

Vince Camuto sandals

Vince Camuto sandals $197.95

Zara sandals

Zara sandals $89.90

Francesco Russo sandals

Francesco Russo sandals $1490

Sophia Webster sandals

Sophia Webster sandals $790

Schutz sandals

Schutz sandals $260

Nasty Gal sandals

Nasty Gal sandals $110

MOMMA LOVES… floral print dresses for spring!

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The flowers are blooming in the garden and inspiring some of my favorite dresses for spring/summer!

Spring has sprung and so it’s time to break out the floral print dresses.  I was actually at a music class with my little guy the other day (it was 90 degrees here might I add) and I looked around and everyone (mom’s and daughters) were all dressed in pretty floral print dresses and I realized I was the only one still in black!  Of course, I am prone to wearing black through most of the year but who doesn’t love a bit of a botanical blast in their wardrobe to properly prepare you for the warm months ahead.  After such a wicked winter (for most of the country anyway) why not celebrate with the season’s prettiest floral prints?  Pastels or brights, micro prints or loud and proud – it’s time to add a pretty pattern pop to your look.  Check out some of my favorite floral print dresses just in time for spring!

Alexander McQueen dress

Alexander McQueen dress $2325

Tracy Reese dress

Tracy Reese dress $448

Parker dress

Parker dress $297

Joa dress

Jia dress $78

Narciso Rodriguez dress

Narciso Rodriguez dress $2395

Diane von Furstenberg dress

Diane von Furstenberg dress $400

Yumi Kim dress

Yumi Kim dress $198

Asos dress

Asos dress $81

 

Giambatista Valli dress

Giambatista Valli dress $3175

Alice + Olivia dress

Alice + Olivia dress $595

Milly dress

Milly dress $395

Topshop dress

Topshop dress $90

Lela Rose gown

Lela Rose gown $2695

Tanya Taylor dress

Tanya Taylor dress $545

Kate Spade dress

Kate Spade dress $328

 

Forever 21 dress

Forever 21 dress $22.90

 

MATERNITY MONDAY… chic maternity style

Achieving the perfect chic maternity style is more simple than it may seem.  First rule is don’t hide the bump, embrace it – there is nothing more beautiful than pregnancy.  Go for the figure hugging dresses for a super sexy yet chic maternity style, or try something more flow and bohemian – but the key is be you and be confident.  These new curves are not ones that need concealing – they need celebrating.  There are enough uncomfortable ailments that come with pregnancy (especially 1st trimester and third) but getting dressed in the morning doesn’t have to feel like a chore.  Check out some of the incredibly chic maternity style available and have fun getting dressed in the morning!

Asos maternity dress

Asos maternity dress $54

Topshop maternity top

Topshop maternity top $50

Topshop maternity jeans

Topshop maternity jeans $65

Maternal America dress

Maternal America dress $138

Topshop maternity tank

Topshop maternity tank $12

Asos cullottes

Asos cullottes $27

Asos maternity dress - chic maternity style

Asos maternity dress $63

Olian maternity top

Olian maternity top $98

Asos maternity jeans

Asos maternity jeans $57

Maternal America dress

Maternal America dress $138

Asos maternity jumpsuit

Asos maternity jumpsuit $63

Olian maternity dress

Olian maternity dress $138

Asos maternity top

Asos maternity top $50

Tees by Tina maternity skirt

Tees by Tina maternity skirt $48

Asos maternity dress

Asos maternity dress $50

Gap maternity tank

Gap maternity tank $14.95

Asos maternity skirt

Asos maternity skirt $38

 

MOMMA’S UNDER $100… best style steals

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hmmmm… don’t mind if I do.. Now what can I buy for under $100?

Looking fabulous doesn’t have to cost a fortune when you know how to find the best style steals.  I’m all about a great buy – fabulous fashion for less makes you look and feel great.  Not everyone can afford high end designer labels and personal stylists which is why I’m here to help point you in the direction of some of the incredible style steals to give you that same expensive look without the price tag.  Looking incredible on the outside can make you feel great on the inside so there is certainly no shame in taking pride in your appearance and there is often an additional pride when someone compliments you and you let them in on your little style steals secret.  Check out some of my favorite buys for under $100 this week and you can look smart and feel smart at the same time!

Asos dress

Asks dress $89

Adia Kibur necklace

Adia Kibur necklace $70

Topshop sandals

Topshop sandals $75

Skinny Dip London clutch

Skinny Dip London clutch $65

Asos top

Asks top $40

River Island pants

River Island pants $76

Nasty Gal cuff

Nasty Gal cuff $25

Nine West shoes

Nine West shoes $88.95

Forever 21 bag

Forever 21 bag $29.90

Zara top

Zara top $49.90

Topshop skirt

Topshop skirt $90

Tai earrings

Tai earrings $45

Topshop shoes

Topshop shoes $85

Forever 21 bag

Forever 21 bag $27.90

Forever 21 cami

Forever 21 cami $15.90

Blank Denim jeans

Blank Denim jeans $92

Forever 21 blazer

Forever 21 blazer $32.90

Nasty Gal necklace

Nasty Gal necklace $18

Jessica Simpson wedges

Jessica Simpson wedges $97.95

Zara bag

Zara bag $79.90

Topshop dress

Topshop dress $95

Coast cuff

Coast cuff $36

Chinese Laundry sandals

Chinese Laundry sandals $99.95

Big Buddha clutch

Big Buddha clutch $65

 

MOMMA NEEDS… light leather jackets (to get me to summer)

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My Rick Owens leather jacket is, perhaps, my favorite piece in my wardrobe. A great fit, a buttery soft fabric – its always perfect and timeless.

This crazy time between winter and spring brings amazing sunny days that can be hot, or crisp, with cooler evenings making light leather jackets the perfect transitional piece.  This isn’t your bulky outerwear that’s ready for a trip to the cleaners and storage – these are the glorious buttery pieces that feel like a second skin and can literally be paired with everything from denim to florals.  Great leather jackets (which also include the vegan variety of incredible leather likes) always look effortlessly cool yet chic and never go out of style.  No matter if you’re girly, classic r edgy there are incredible options that are exactly what you need to carry you from the crisper spring days (and nights) to the glorious hot summer ahead.  Check out some of my favorite leather jackets for spring that you will certainly live in!

Helmut Lang jacket

Helmut Lang jacket $1345

Rebecca Taylor jacket

Rebecca Taylor jacket $895

One by SW3 Bespoke jacket

One by SW3 Bespoke jacket $298

Asos jacket

Asos jacket $98

Belstaff jacket

Belstaff jacket $2250

Rebecca Minkoff jacket

Rebecca Minkoff jacket $698

One by Lamarque jacket

One by Lamarque jacket $410

Forever 21 jacket

Forever 21 jacket $37.90

Rick Owens jacket

Rick Owens jacket $2620

J Brand jacket

J Brand jacket $998

French Connection jacket

French Connection jacket $498

Asos jacket

Asos jacket $117

Barbara Bui jacket

Barbara Bui jacket $2470

Alice + Olivia jacket

Alice + Olivia jacket $550

BB Dakota jacket

BB Dakota jacket $350

Blank NYC jacket

Blank NYC jacket $98

MOMMA KNOWS… wedges are wonderful

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I love a great pair of wedges and my new Sophia Webster ones are going to give me a lift and a perfect pop of color for spring!

I’m feeling super spring-y this week with the gorgeous weather and the perfect warm weather footwear are a great pair of wedges.  Comfortable, cool but also sexy these shoes give you extra height, look perfect with all your spring/summer looks and always feel amazing.  A great pair of wedges aren’t just nice, they’re a must for every barbecue, vacation, brunch and date night.  They can take you easily for day to night and from weekend to work week.  Sure, sandals and flip flops are the summer time staple but when you need a bit of something extra special – nothing beats a great pair of wedges.  Check out some of my favorite versions of the tried and true wedge to finish off your favorite warm weather looks in style!

Christian Louboutin

Christian Louboutin wedges $795

Valentino sandals

Valentino sandals $645

Rebecca Minkoff wedges

Rebecca Minkoff wedges $295

Steve Madden sandals

Steve Madden sandals $79.95

Valentino

Valentino wedges $845

Stuart Weitzman wedges

Stuart Weitzman wedges $425

Michael Kors sandals

Michael Kors sandals $395

Asos

Asos wedges $68

Alexander Wang sandals

Alexander Wang sandals $695

Burberry sandals

Burberry sandals $475

Sophia Webster sandals

Sophia Webster sandals $270 (these run super small – order a full size up)

Forever 21 espadrilles

Forever 21 espadrilles $29.90

Prada sandals

Prada sandals $690

Tory Burch sandals

Tory Burch sandals $350

MICHAEL Michael Kors sandals

MICHAEL Michael Kors sandals $139.95

Topshop sandals

Topshop sandals $80

MOMMA LOVES.. sexy sweatpants (they DO exist)

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I love my Zoe Karssen camo print sweatpants – they’re perfect for hanging with my little man but sexy enough for a night out!

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Sexy sweatpants – they’re here, they’re not the number one cause of divorce because they’re spectacular!

On the heels of Eva Mendez’s OBVIOUS joke about sweatpants I had to chime in on my feelings about the comfort go-to’s and insist that sexy sweatpants really DO exist.  I remember after having Max is lived in sweats – it took maybe a year before I felt secure enough to slip back into jeans on a regular basis… Fortunately, sexy sweatpants were there to help me make the transition.  Low rise and more figure flattering than their 80′s counterpart – these are the perfect blend of relaxed and stylish.  For those women who don’t have time to be worrying about switching outfits for the school run to the park to brunch to errands – it’s all about these sexy sweatpants.  You won’t just love them, your significant other will too!

Banjo & Matilda cashmere sweatpants

Banjo & Matilda cashmere sweatpants $350

Pam & Gela sweatpants

Pam & Gela sweatpants $145

Sundry sweatpants

Sundry sweatpants $108

Asos joggers

Asos joggers $33

Stella McCartney sweatpants

Stella McCartney sweatpants $700

Michael Michael Kors sweatpants

Michael Michael Kors sweatpants $295

Zoe Karssen sweatpants

Zoe Karssen sweatpants $198

Topshop joggers

Topshop joggers $60

Derek Lam 10 Crosby cashmere sweatpants

Derek Lam 10 Crosby cashmere sweatpants $495

Rag & Bone jogger jeans

Rag & Bone jogger jeans $198

Sundry sweatpants

Sundry sweatpants $99

Forever 21 joggers

Forever 21 joggers $13.90

Lot 78 leather track pants

Lot 78 leather track pants $960

T by Alexander Wang sweatpants

T by Alexander Wang sweatpants $295

Monrow sweatpants

Monrow sweatpants $138

MICHAEL Michael Kors sweatpants

MICHAEL Michael Kors sweatpants $89.50

 

 

 

MATERNITY MONDAY… super stylish maternity clothes

Having a baby on board doesn’t mean sacrificing taste – it just means it’s time to search out some stylish maternity clothes.   Yes, they do exist and often times they’re just the things you would gravitate toward when you aren’t pregnant with a bit of growing room in the middle.  Expectant moms these days are looking chicer than ever with super stylish maternity clothes that will make you wish you could keep wearing them post baby (which is good because you don’t just pop into you’re old skinny jeans right after delivery).  Yes, it’s exciting to start looking at baby clothes, but start dressing your little one before they arrive by styling your bump with pride!  This is the most special time and it should be celebrated and not hidden under the muumuus of yore.  Check out some of my favorite stylish maternity clothes this week and show of that glorious baby belly!

Asos maternity dress

Asos maternity dress $78

Loyal Hana maternity/nursing top

Loyal Hana maternity/nursing top $105

James Jeans maternity jeans

James Jeans maternity jeans $189

Topshop maternity dress

Topshop maternity dress $50

Topshop maternity top

Topshop maternity top $50

Asos maternity pants

Asos maternity pants $68

Olian maternity dress

Olian maternity dress $148

Olian maternity top

Olian maternity top $88

J Brand maternity jeans

J Brand maternity jeans $189

Topshop maternity dress

Topshop maternity dress $40

Rosie Pope maternity romper - stylish maternity clothes

Rosie Pope maternity romper $148

Mamalicious top

Mamalicious top $65

Asos maternity top

Asos maternity top $46

Rosie Pope maternity skirt

Rosie Pope maternity skirt $78

Asos maternity dress

Asos maternity dress $46

Asos maternity jumpsuit

Asos maternity jumpsuit $101