Women Archives - Page 17 of 43

MOMMA NEEDS… little black cocktail dresses (for always)

This is my Roland Mouret go-to little black dress – it literally works for just about everything except a playdate at the park…. And of course, I love to pop it with some great colorful accessories!

I am a huge fan of color (as I am always saying) but that doesn’t mean I’m not also a HUGE fan of great little black cocktail dresses. Yes, they are safe, but that doesn’t mean they’re not also enormously chic, flattering and timeless – after all, there’s a reason the LBD remains THE wardrobe must have for always. Choosing perfect black cocktails dresses may not be as easy as it sounds – the key is looking for elements that reflect you, your personal style and in a silhouette that suits your frame. In a sea of black, you want to make sure your LBD stands out this holiday season for all the right reasons. I am forever on the hunt for great black cocktail dresses because I know that they are the always the answer to, “ugh, what should I wear?” Don’t stress the dress, take solace in finding your perfect go-to LBD as it will serve you well for years to come. Check out my favorite little black cocktail dresses and get your holiday groove on.

Nicholas dress $745

Diane von Furstenberg dress $468

Bec & Bridge dress $345

Tadashi Shoji dress $228 (in petite as well)

Asos dress $79.59

Milly dress $450

Parker dress $396

For Love and Lemons dress $246

Topshop dress $90

Roland Mouret dress $2365 (I am obsessed with my Roland Mouret LBD – it continues to serve me well years after I bought it – it’s my go-to).

BCBG dress $568 (very victoria’s secret angels red carpet)

Yoana Baraschi dress $350

Warehouse dress $132.56

BB Dakota dress $88

Forever 21 dress $29.90

3.1 Phillip Lim dress $675

Badgley Mischka cape dress $495

Bailey 44 dress $245 (the jeweled neckline is part of the dress – this is a great buy!)

AQ/AQ dress $175.70

RE:Named dress $68

MOMMA NEEDS… evening accessories to go with the dress!

A great evening shoe, like these bronze Manolo Blahnik sandals perfectly finish an evening look!

Don’t be afraid to add a pop of color to your look (either tonally or contrasting) with some fabulous evening accessories!

You’re getting close to choosing the perfect cocktail dress(es) for the holidays and it’s officially time to consider which evening accessories will need to complete the look. Amazing clutches and heels that accent your holiday party attire with a fabulous flourish. You can stick with evening accessories that are neutral in black or metallics or go a bit wild with a pop of color, but there is no question that these bags and shoes are the necessary finishing touch! The holidays are the exclamation point to the year just past and the starting block for the year to come so approach them with great style and excitement. Tis the season to enjoy some parties, some cocktails and some glamour! Check out my favorite evening accessories and add a pop of fabulous to your holiday look!

EVENING SHOES:

Christian Louboutin sandals $925

Sophia Webster angel sandals $560

Joie sandals $295

Steve Madden sandals $79.95

Jimmy Choo sandals $1025

Stuart Weitzman heels $398

Schutz sandals $220

Topshop sandals $96

Manolo Blahnik sandals $925

Sophia Webster peacock sandal $525 (had to throw this in – it’s a pre-order not ready in time for the holidays but what?!?!?)

Schutz sandals $260

Kristin Cavallari sandals $129.95

Asos sandals $79.59

Giuseppe Zanotti sandals $950

Giuseppe Zanotti pumps $695

Alexander McQueen sandals $399

Badgley Mischka heels $200

Topshop sandals $75

EVENING BAGS:

Edie Parker clutch $1495 (absolutely obsessed with these Edie Parker clutches)

Edie Parker clutch $995

Jimmy Choo clutch $525

Diane von Furstenberg clutch $398

Inge Christopher clutch $190

Nina clutch $84

Natasha Couture clutch $58

Alexander McQueen clutch $1945

ZAC Zac Posen bag $395

Sondra Roberts clutch $128

Aldo bag $75.80

Natasha Couture clutch $48

Forever 21 clutch $24.90

Olympia Le Tan clutch $1880 (to add a touch of whimsy to your evening look)

Saint Laurent clutch $1150

Diane von Furstenberg clutch - evening accessories

Diane von Furstenberg clutch $498

Tory Burch clutch $250

Kayu clutch $168

River Island clutch $34.11

MOMMA NEEDS… a colorful cocktail dress for the holidays!

This hot pink Temperley dress is one of my favorites. It clearly works for summer but throw on a faux fur and it could brighten up any room this holiday!

The holidays are in full swing and a great colorful cocktail dress is just what you need to brighten up a room at all the parties coming up. A festive pop of bright is perfect for all your holiday party needs and who doesn’t want to ring in the new year with a splash of wow. A gorgeous colorful cocktail dress not only demands attention but will certainly add warmth and joy to all of this season’s festivities. Whether you’re looking for something more conservative yet strong for an office soiree or something a bit more wild and sexy for your New Years bash – choosing an unexpected hue is always a brilliant option. Check out some of the incredible shades of bright I’ve found this week and get busy choosing the perfect colorful cocktail dress for the holidays!! (Added bonus – a great color can see you through summer’s wedding season too!)

Roland Mouret dress $2215 (nothing beats Roland Mouret for perfect construction)

L’Agence dress $525

Twobirds convertible dress (can be worn up to 15 different ways) $298

Asos dress $161.08

Forever 21 dress $32.90

Rebecca Taylor dress $695

Torn by Ronny Kobo dress $288

Warehouse dress $132.65

Asos dress $98.54

Alytha dress $58

3.1 Phillip Lim dress $725

Milly dress $350

Black Halo dress $325

Ivy & Blue dress $138

Asos dress $72.01

Forever 21 dress $22.90

Stella McCartney dress $4775 (eek! I live for this dress – if I had all the money in the world this could be mine)

Herver Leger dress $773.98

Diane von Furstenberg dress $348

Alice + Olivia dress $275

Topshop dress $85

MATERNITY MONDAY… cool maternity clothes do happen.

It’s a real thing, cool maternity clothes, they’re out there and it means not having to sacrifice your style for your growing midsection. You don’t have to turn to oversized tunics and ill fitting maternity jeans just because you have a baby on board. Being pregnant may mean loss of sleep and perhaps a see you later to your body but cool maternity clothes are just what you need to feel like yourself and look great at the same time. Your skin is glowing, your hair is lustrous so take pride in this time and show off that gorgeous baby belly with some incredible new outfits (which can also be truly inexpensive). Check out some of my favorite cool maternity clothes this week and get fabulous this pregnancy!

Topshop maternity dress $130

Asos maternity top $41.69

Mamalicious maternity jeans $79.59

Isabella Oliver maternity dress $180.03

Topshop maternity top $58

Jame Jeans maternity jeans $150

Olian maternity dress $138

Rosie Pope maternity sweater $148

Asos maternity leggings 2 pack $41.69

Asos maternity dress $53.06

Asos maternity sweater $75.80

Topshop maternity skirt $45

Maternal America dress $148

Asos maternity top $66.33

Topshop maternity jeans $68

Little Mistress maternity dress $117.49

MOMMA WANTS… new fall eye makeup

Hmmm…. will this color suit my baby face???

Yes, and it’s perfect for fall!

Every season we get inundated with the latest beauty trends so today I wanted to focus on the latest and greatest fall eye makeup to update your look. From shadows to liners and lashes – everything you need to know that made an impact on the runway and is hitting cosmetic counters and drugstore shelves right now. Remember, the key is not to supercharge your look – it’s not about going nuts with editorial false lashes and dramatic theater worthy makeup – it’s about a fresh new hue swept across your lids, perhaps a new placement of eyeliner. New fall eye makeup trends are all about enhancing your natural beauty with some new more modern techniques and shades… Consider subtle tweaks to your beauty regime – a new pencil or shadow can instantly revive your look and prepare you for the new season. Check out some of my favorite fall eye makeup and get ready for the holidays with a fresh face!

1) METALLIC SHADOWS

Metallic eyes at Donna Karan’s Fall 2014 show (from style.com photo by: Sonny Vandervelde)

Bronzed eyes at Rodarte’s Fall 2014 show (from style.com photo by: Sonny Vandervelde)

Metallic shades of gold, silver, bronze even rose gold were crazy hot on the runway and can easily make their way into your own makeup kit. Remember – you don’t have to go the full catwalk route – simply sweeping one of these hot new shadows across your lids – and perhaps a bit of gold in the inner corners of your eye can instantly update your look!

Nars dual intensity eye shadow in metallic champagne $29

Makeup Forever eyeshadow in ME116 silver metallic $21

Smashbox full exposure palette $22

Stila metal foils finish eyeshadow $32

Mac pigment in copper sparkle $21

Makeup Forever glitter (comes in various shades) $15

Sephora Collection eyesahdow in 56 queen for a day $13

Pixi fairy dust light catchers (set of 6) $12

L’Oreal infallible eyeshadow in bronze taupe $6.99

ALmay intense smoky eye shadow (various combinations depending on eye color) $4.99

Maybelline eye gel in light silver $5.29

2) DAYTIME SMOKEY EYE

Smoky brown eyes at Fenid’s Fall 2014 collection (from style.com photo by: Sonny Vandervelde)

The slept in smoky eye at Tom Ford’s fall 2014 show (from style.com photo by: Antonello Trio)

It may sound nuts – but a daytime smoky eye is more about neutral tones like brown and amber that give you that look and feel but in a far more subtle, wearable way. Even that slightly slept in yet subtle smokey eye can work and add drama to your every day look. This smokey eye can be created using some of the metallic hues from above and the great eyeliners you’ll see below.

Laura Mercier smokey sued eye color palette $55

Urban Decay Naked 2 basics shadow kit $29

Stila eyeshadow trio in bronze glow $28

Nars eyeshadow in coconut grove $25

Josie MAran coconut watercolor eyeshadow in bora bora bronze $18

Sephora Collection eyeshadow in no 94 malted milkshake $13

Revlon photoready primer and shadow in metropolitan $8.39

Neutrogena eyeshadow stick in taupe $7.99

Maybelline eyeshadow quad in give me gold $7.59

L’Oreal shadow quad in what happens in vegas $6.99

3) FULLER BROWS

Fuller brows as seen on the Carolina Herrera runway (from vogue.com phot by: Mimi Ritzen Crawford)

Brow brush time at Vera Wang’s Fall 2014 show (from style.com photo by: Livio Valerio)

Strong brows – not big masculine furry eyebrows, but just a slightly bolder brow – think the likes of Cara Delevingne or Brooke Shields’ classic look. Still well manicured, just don’t be afraid of them being a bit fuller. As a part greek girl with plenty of brows to spare, this trend brings me great happiness.

Makeup Forever eyelash comb and brow brush 2 in 1 $28

Anastasia eyebrow brush and blender $18

Sonia Kashuk eyebrow brush and lash comb 2 in 1 $2.99

Guerlain eyebrow kit $52

Benefit brow zings $32

Anastasia Beverly Hill eyebrow gel $22

Dior eyebrow pencil $29

Bobbi Brown brow shaper AND hair touch up $22

Sonia Kashuk eyebrow kit $9.99

Revlon brow fantasy $5.89

NYX Eybrow pencil/brush $4.49

Sonia Kashuk eyebrow gel $5.99

4) LASHTASTIC

Spider lashes backstage at Gucci’s Fall 2014 show (from vogue.com photo by: Kevin Tachman)

Lashing out backstage at Prada’s Fall 2014 show (from vogue.com photo by: Kevin Tachman)

Super lashes are in, so time to invest in some new mascara and more is more these days. It’s all about long spidery lashes – certainly on of my favorite looks. You can do upper and lower lashes or just upper but don’t forget about using your eye lash curler and comb because you ant to focus plenty of attention on those luxuries lashes.

Sephora Lash Stash (11 piece set) $45

Shu Uemura eyelash curler $20 (best in the business)

Revlon eyelash curler $4.99

Sephora eyelash comb $10

up & up brow/lash groomer and eyeliner kit $4.99

Lancome mascara base $24.50

Lancome volume mascara $27.50

Buxom mascara $19

Clinique bottom lash mascara $10

Cover Girl lash blast bombshell mascara $8.09

L’Oreal telascopic mascara $7.99

Maybelline lash stiletto mascara $6.79

L’Oreal voluminous mascara $5.89

Maybelline great lash mascara $3.99

5) LINER UP

Full rim liner at Marc by Marc Jacob’s fall 2014 collection (from style.com photo by: Sonny Vandervelde)

Clean lines at Rag & Bone’s Fall 2104 collection (from style.com photo by: Sonny Vandervelde)

Winged liner at Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fall 2104 show (as seen on vogue.com photo by: Molly SJ Lowe)

You could keep it subtle and smudged or bold and winged, but a strong defined lash line is a huge fall eye make up trend you won’t want to miss out on.

Laura Mercier eyeliner brush $20

Sonia Kashuk eyeliner brush $5.99

Marc Jacobs precision pen liner $30

Lancome eyeliner in black ebony $26

Stila smudge pots in jet black $20

MAC liquid last liner $20

Buxom lashliner in suede $16 (lash conditioner as well)

Sephora Collection eyeliner in 01 black $13

No. 7 precise liquid liner $8.99

Maybelline gel eyeliner $7.59

Neutrogena nourishing eyeliner $7.59

Revlon color stay eyeliner $5.99

6) A POP OF COLOR

Aluzarra fall 2014 beauty (as seen on vogue.com photo by Yannis Vlamos)

Bold pop of color at Aluzarra fall 2014 collection (as seen on vogue.com photo by Yannis Vlamos)

Color on the eye at Christian Dior’s fall 2014 collection (from vogue.com photo by Yannis Vlamos)

Mauve color wash at Burberry Prorsum’s Fall 2014 collection (from style.com photo by: Sonny Vandervelde)

For the more brave and fearless now is a great time to experiment with color. Everything from safer blues and greens to strong shades of purples and pinks dominated lots of runways for Fall and if you feel it – flaunt it. Now is the time to experiment with new shades – you just might love it!

Urban Decay pressed pigment palette $49

Nars duo eyeshadow in marie-galante $34

Dior eye shadow in fantaisie $31

Make Up Forever star powder in iridescent fuscia $20 (comes in an array of colors)

Estee Lauder pure colors stay on shadow paint in neon fuscia $24

Make Up Forever eyeshadow in acidic green $21

Benefit Cosmetics cream eyeshadow in blue my mind $20

Elf Studio eye shadow palette $9

Revlon photoready primer and shadow in pop art $8.39

L’Oreal infallible eyeshadow in glistening garnet $6.99

Revlon colorstay eyeshadow in harmonious $6.29

Sephora eyeshadow in prom queen $5

Almay intense smokey eye shadow $4.99

Maybelline pure pigment powder shadow in forrest fatale $3.94

MOMMA’S GIFT GUIDE… great gifts for women (yourself included)

Doing my best, “for me?!” face… but who are we kidding, I’ve been buying my own christmas gifts for the last 20 years…

Thanksgiving has passed and it’s time to plan for christmas and all the great gifts for women on your list! For your mom’s, daughters, sisters, friends, co-workers and, yes, even yourself! Great gifts for women at every price and every lifestyle – I’m going to break it down, and share some of my favorite things… Trying to figure out those perfect items for the people you love can be daunting, the key is to relax and truly understand it really is the thought that counts… And if you have to go the sephora gift card route she’ll still be happy! Ha Ha! I will say, great gifts for women don’t have to be that difficult – you can go thoughtful and sentimental, practical (as long as you’re not shopping for your wife), something funny, or something she would never think to get for herself – try to enjoy the journey. You don’t have to spend a lot to make the great ladies in your life happy so there are some fantastic options for under $100 as well. Check out my favorite gifts for women and pass the eggnog because it’s time to start the festivities!

Chloe bag $2025

Jawbone bluetooth activity tracking band $130

Clarisonic skin clearing system $99

Kate Spade engraved one in a million/initial necklace $58

Urban Outfitters selfie stick $30

Milly bag $395

Proenza Schouler bracelet $275

Eberjey playsuit $97

Diane von Furstenberg scarf $87.75

Natural Life candle $20

Jennifer Meyer necklace $675

Fujifilm instax instant camera $100

Rebecca Minkoff wallet $95

Susan Hanover evil eye necklace $72.50

Le Labo candle in santal (absolute heaven!)

Le Labo candle in sandal $70 (absolute heaven!)

N Peal cashmere gloves $52.50

Coordinates Collection personalized rings, bracelets and necklaces (prices vary from $130 and up)

J Crew pajamas $95 (spring for the extra $10 to have them monogrammed!)

Natasha Couture minaudière $68

Impossible instant lab photo printer $199

Toy watch $102

Coffee table book $75

Christian Louboutin nail polish (in the louboutin red) $50

MATERNITY MONDAY… maternity holiday dresses

Thanksgiving has just passed and you’re pregnant and need to find some great maternity holiday dresses to get you through the next month. You’ve got christmas parties to think about and, of course, New Years fast approaching – you want to celebrate in style but nothing fits!! Maternity holiday dresses are a must for you to celebrate the season and your bump!! Tis the season for giving, merriment and hot toddies and while you can’t indulge in the eggnog you can still enjoy the festivities! You may not feel like pouring yourself into some fancy frock considering your growing midsection and waves of nausea and discomfort – but getting out and looking great may be just what you need – after all, nothing like a bit of holiday spirit and celebrating 2015 to prepare you for the greatest gift of all… So, check out some of my favorite maternity holiday dresses and prepare to be best dressed and glow the brightest this holiday!

Asos maternity dress $66.33

Paper Dolls maternity dress $94.75

Asos dress $123.18

Hatch dress $208

Topshop dress $68

Little Mistress maternity dress $142.13

Olian maternity dress $148

Design History maternity dress $118

Asos maternity dress $106.12

Asos maternity dress $56.85

Isabella Oliver maternity dress $235

Asos maternity dress $90.96

H&M maternity dress $34.95

Asos maternity dress $63.48

Rosie Pope maternity dress $148

Asos maternity dress $53.06

Paper Dolls maternity dress $87.17

MOMMA LOVES… slim knits for layering

The perfect slim knits can layer neatly under a tailored blazer to easy transition you for various temperatures.

simple, yet chic and super easy to wear throughout the day and into evening…

Of course, living in LA this is about as layered as I get these days, but when I lived in London and New York my favorite heavy coat would easily fit over all of these layers!

Yes, I love a chunky cardigan, and being wrapped in an oversized pullover but its those slim knits that not only transition me to cooler weather but layer perfectly under everything from a skim blazer to my puffer jacket and winter coats… These are those fine knit knits that hug the body, look chic (when you take off your outer layer), give you that extra layer of warmth but also allow you to not overheat when you’re inside. They’re simple, elegant, easy to throw on over a little tank or tee and under everything else you put on. Fabulous slim knits may take a backseat sometimes to their louder, bolder, chunky cousins but they are every bit as important come fall and winter weather and they have the added bonus that they can last you through spring…. Check some of my favorite options and get your layers on!

First for us:

Rick Owens cardigan $760 (I have a couple of these Rick Owens cardi’s and they are the BEST)

Rag & Bone sweater $255

Bailey 44 sweater $174

Asos sweater $66.33

Chinti and Parker cashmere sweater $525

Equipment sweater $288

Sundry sweater $184

Vince cashmere sweater $129.68 (ps – this is 60% off!!)

Forever 21 sweater $22.90

Missoni turtleneck $610

Bella Freud sweater $480

Club Monaco sweater $359

Diane von Furstenberg cashmere sweater $208.80

Aqua cashmere sweater $99 (comes in an array of colors)

JW Anderson sweater $625

Jason Wu sweater $495

Banjo & Matilda cashmere sweater $395

Rebecca Taylor sweater $295

Nasty Gal sweater $78

Some fine knits for our littles ones:

J Crew cashmere sweater $145

Lucky Jade cashmere and cotton coverall $95

Gap cashmere sweater $88

Peek sweater $38

Mini Boden sweater $48

Gap sweater $29.95

Kitestrings by Hartstrings sweater $37.50

Old Navy cardigan $19.94

Peek sweater $19.75

Carter’s cardigan $14.40

Old Navy cardigan $11.50

Some adorable fine knits for our slightly bigger ones:

Marie Chantal sweater $122.50

Burberry sweater $225

J Crew sweater $69.50

J Crew sweater $75

Egg Baby sweater $51.52

Mini Boden sweater $54

Tucker + Tate sweater $36

Gap sweater $36.95

Mini Boden sweater $26.98

G Cutee sweater $19.99

Old Navy sweater $15

Old Navy sweater $14

MOMMA LOVES… great classic pumps (forever)

These Christian Louboutin pigalles pumps are a mainstay (a little bit worn and torn after almost 10 years of wear) in my closet, but they work with everything – they always have and they always will.

I recently rediscovered by Christian Louboutin pigalle pumps… How they found there way in the back of my closet I have no idea! I suppose I’ve been enamored by platforms that give your heels extra inches and the crazy innovative new shoe designs out there that I had forgotten about the tried and true. A great classic pair of pumps are truly the little black dress and blue jeans of accessories – and they worked PERFECTLY with both of those wardrobe staples and so much more. My husband and I had our first alone date night since Max had been born a couple of months ago and as I walked around the house in 2 different half pairs of crazy shoes trying to decide what to wear with my Helmut Lang leather leggings I realized it was those little black pumps that perfectly completed the look. The pointy toe, a bit of toe cleavage and that perfectly acceptable 100ml (aka 4 inch) heel height I had renounced in favor of taller more showy options was once again the apple of my eye. Sure, they’re a bit beaten up – they were in fat my first pair of red soles from almost a decade ago – but these pumps are still 100% relevant, chic and the perfect pair of shoes. Yes, they are a bit worn now, no I will never get rid of them, but I might invest in a new pair to take me through the next decade… Check out some of my favorite new (but always classic) pumps that will last you forever go with everything and NEVER go out of style.

Christian Louboutin pumps $675

Stuart Weitzman shoes $355

Schutz heels $180

Topshop shoes $75

Tom Ford heels $1250

Manolo Blahnik shoes $595 (Available in an array of colors)

LK Bennett heels $296.25

Forever 21 heels $22.90

Charlotte Olympia heels $665

Sophia Webster shoes $470

Kate Spade heels $298

Topshop pumps $95

Valentino heels $1075

Jimmy Choo pumps $595 (available in colors)

Cole Haan heels $248

Charles by Charles David heels $98.95

MOMMA LOVES… a jumpsuit – the all in one alternative

A fabulous jumpsuit gives you effortless style. It’s the perfect alternative for all your holiday fashion needs.

They can be formal enough for a cocktail party but still give you the freedom to chase a toddler. It’s equal parts dressed up yet comfy.

This Michael Michael Kors jumpsuit is my absolute favorite go to look for this season’s festivities!

A great jumpsuit might just be the easy, effortless, elegant look you’ve been looking for. Whether it’s of just lounging around on the weekend, an all in one office outfit or the perfect holiday alternative to a little black dress or sparkly cocktail dress – the jumpsuit might be just what you need to tick all your boxes. Whether cozy in cashmere or sleek and chic for evening these one pieces have been popular for awhile now and with good reason! A jumpsuit gives you a complete look – no muss no fuss with putting together an outfit and it also give you the versatility of wearing pants but still looking dressed up enough for all those holidays parties popping up on your calendar. It’s once again a nod to menswear but with tons of feminine appeal. Check out some of my top picks and consider a jumpsuit for all your wardrobe needs.