MOMMA LOVES… summer sales – great steals & deals!

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Time to shop ’til we drop!! Summer sales are here!!

Its that time of year again – the great summer sales are here and it’s time to get the things you’ve been hankering after for a fraction of the price!  We all want to look great without breaking the bank, but we also can’t help but want things that are out of our budget, so summer price cuts are worth the wait!  The key to shopping the summer sales is to make sure you’re not buying something because the price is right – you have to love it or it’s not worth spending the money.  If it’s not available in your size – take it as a sign that it’s not meant to be – squeezing yourself in a pair of shoes that are too small will never make you happy (no matter how much you love those shoes).  PS – click any of the pics and get shopping at the amazing sales that are on right now!!  Be smart, be practical and have fun searching these summer sales for the bargains you’ll be bragging about for years to come!

Shoes:

Michael Kors sandals - summer sales

Michael Kors sandals was $325 – now $227.50

Rag & Bone boots

Rag & Bone boots was $495 – now $346.50

Nicholas Kirkwood sandals

Nicholas Kirkwood sandals were $795 – now $397.50

Jimmy Choo sandals

Jimmy Choo sandals were $925 now $647.50

Manolo Blahnik sandals

Manolo Blahnik sandals was $695 now $486.50

Kate Spade wedges

Kate Spade wedges was $258 now $154.80

Giuseppe Zanotti sandals

Giuseppe Zanotti sandals was $650 now $390

Joie sandals

Joie sandals were $125 now $83

Bags:

Chloe bag

Chloe bag was $1395 now $976.50

Rebecca Minkoff bag

Rebecca Minkoff bag was $345 now $241.50

Stella McCartney bag

Stella McCartney bag was $1235 now $827

Kate Spade bag

Kate Spade bag was $398 now $266.66

Joie bag

Joie bag was $368 now $257.60

Marc Jacobs bag

Marc Jacobs bag was $1395 now $976.50

Rebecca Minkoff bag

Rebecca Minkoff bag was $495 now $396

Diane von Furstenberg bag

Diane von Furstenberg bag was $350 now $210

Clothes:

Lovers and Friends moto jacket

Lovers and Friends moto jacket was $218 now $109

Rebecca Taylor dress

Rebecca Taylor dress was $595 now $397

Hudson jeans

Hudson jeans was $205 now $143.50

Iro sweatshirt

Iro sweatshirt was $390 now $89

Rag & Bone blazer

Rag & Bone blazer was $550 now $329

Diane von Furstenberg dress

Diane von Furstenberg dress was $398 now $199

ALC top

ALC top was $265 now $99

Otte skirt

Otte skirt was $315 now $49

Helmut Lang jacket

Helmut Lang jacket was $795 now $359

Milly dress

Milly dress was $450 now $270

Cool Change pants

Cool Change pants was $165 now $89

Maje top

Maje top was $220 now $131.98

Joie blazer

Joie blazer was $278 now $199

Diane von Furstenberg dress

Diane von Furstenberg dress was $325 now $227.50

 

MOMMA NEEDS… chic shorts for the warm weather

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Chic shorts for the summer months are a must have – they’re nice enough for an evening out in heels or a playdate in flats… oh and comfortable too!

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I love my Alice + Olivia shorts and Max is a big fan of his Zara… perfect for every occasion.

If summer means swimsuits and the great outdoors, it also means its time for some new chic shorts!   Chic shorts give you a casual feel with the flexibility of looking more pulled together and polished.  Jeans are great, but too hot for the summer, skirts of fabulous but not always so easy for chasing your little ones around, so great shorts that look super elegant, yet give you the flexibility and lightness you need are a wardrobe must.  The great thing about shorts is they’re actually really versatile – perhaps not office appropriate, but very easy to dress up with some heels and a great blouse for evening or down with some sandals and a casual tee. Wearability and versatility is so key when building your wardrobe – making sure the items your buy can, not only, get plenty of wear but also that you can love and feel great and stylish in.  Its time to let your legs breath and time to check out some incredibly chic shorts that you (and your little ones) will be living in all summer!

First for us:

Diane von Furstenberg shorts

Diane von Furstenberg shorts $285

Alive + Olivia shorts

Alive + Olivia shorts $187

Club Monaco shorts

Club Monaco shorts $89.50

Asos shorts

Asos shorts $22.86

Vince shorts

Vince shorts $245

Theory shorts

Theory shorts $195

Free People culottes

Free People culottes $78

Forever 21 chino shorts

Forever 21 chino shorts $13.80

Milly shorts

Milly shorts $225

Alice + Olivia shorts

Alice + Olivia shorts $154

Club Monaco shorts

Club Monaco shorts $98.50

Asos shorts

Asos shorts $38.11

ALC bermuda shorts

ALC bermuda shorts $365

Joie shorts

Joie shorts $198

J Crew shorts

J Crew shorts $85

Topshop shorts

Topshop shorts $64

Rebecca Taylor shorts

Rebecca Taylor shorts $250

Nanette Lepore shorts

Nanette Lepore shorts $198

Ella Moss shorts

Ella Moss shorts $118

Endless Rose shorts

Endless Rose shorts $54

And some chic shorts for our littlest ones:

Chloe chambray bubble shorts

Chloe chambray bubble shorts $78.40

Paul Smith Jr. shorts

Paul Smith Jr. shorts $63.70

Ralph Lauren shorts

Ralph Lauren shorts $25

Andy & Evan shorts

Andy & Evan shorts $23.10

Old Navy shorts

Old Navy shorts $8

Old Navy shorts

Old Navy shorts $10.99

Tartine et Chocolate shorts

Tartine et Chocolate shorts $58

Bitz Kids shorts

Bitz Kids shorts $27

Peek shorts

Peek shorts $18

Peek shorts

Peek shorts $24

Gap shorts

Gap shorts $14.95

First Impressions shorts

First Impressions shorts $15.99

And for our slightly bigger ones:

Ralph Lauren shorts

Ralph Lauren shorts $45

Ralph Lauren shorts

Ralph Lauren shorts $55

Flowers by Zoe shorts

Flowers by Zoe shorts $26

Peek shorts

Peek shorts $29.50

Gap shorts

Gap shorts $19.95

Gap shorts

Gap shorts $29.95

J Crew shorts

J Crew shorts $49.50

J Crew shorts

J Crew shorts $49.50

Mini Boden shorts

Mini Boden shorts $30

Mini Boden shorts

Mini Boden shorts $34

Old Navy shorts

Old Navy shorts $9

Old Navy shorts

Old Navy shorts $16

 

MOMMA LOVES… summer dresses

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Me and my bestie, Asha Leo, celebrating graduation, color and brilliant summer dresses!

Maria Divaris and Asha Leo summer dresses

sweet, pretty and always in style!

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Whether printed, bright, mini or midi these dresses are perfect for the warm weather.

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One last shot to celebrate summer, friendship and femininity, oh… and butterflies!

 I am constantly on the hunt of perfect summer dresses.  Just the ultimate easy frock to throw on for an impromptu bbq, pool party or casual outing with my little guy.  Summer dresses are pretty, colorful, light and easy to wear.  Perfect with sandals (flat for day and high for evening) and for every occasion.  Its these amazing summer dresses that see us through the season stylishly and comfortably.  Whether they’re in a retro 60′s print, a mod shift mini cut, bohemian and flawy or simple and clean there are certain to be incredible summer dresses to suit your taste through out the warm months and for years to come.  Not only are they super simple to style but they’re incredibly easy for our little ones to wear too (well the little ladies anyway) and are always adorable and perfectly pretty.  Check out some of my favorite summer dresses that you will happily wear until winter comes (and then perhaps style with tights, boots and some chunky knits).

First some summer dresses for us:

Diane von Furstenberg dress

Diane von Furstenberg dress $445

Joie dress

Joie dress $298

Dolce Vita dress

Dolce Vita dress $121

Asos dress

Asos dress $53.35

Parker dress

Parker dress $264

Splendid dress

Splendid dress $138

Free People dress

Free People dress $98

Forever 21 dress

Forever 21 dress $24.80

Milly dress

Milly dress $450

Rebecca Taylor dress

Rebecca Taylor dress $325

Rory Beca dress

Rory Beca dress $220

Amanda Uprichard dress

Amanda Uprichard dress $180

Zara dress

Zara dress $59.90

Alice + Olivia dress

Alice + Olivia dress $350

Mara Hoffman dress

Mara Hoffman dress $264

Tbags Los Angeles dress

Tbags Los Angeles dress $180

Asos dress

Asos dress $57.16

L'Agence dress

L’Agence dress $498

Alice & Olivia dress

Alice & Olivia dress $220

Michael Michael Kors dress

Michael Michael Kors dress $140

Topshop dress

Topshop dress $52

Isabel Marant dress

Isabel Marant dress $845

Black Halo dress

Black Halo dress $435

Susana Monaco dress

Susana Monaco dress $218

For Love and Lemons dress

For Love and Lemons dress $194

Free People dress

Free People dress $88

And some great summer dresses for our littlest ones:

Catimini dress

Catimini dress $53.20

Mini Boden dress

Mini Boden dress $40

Old Navy dress

Old Navy dress $16.94

Baby CZ dress and bloomers set

Baby CZ dress and bloomers set $86.80

Tucker + Tate dress and bloomers set

Tucker + Tate dress and bloomers set $38

Peek dress

Peek dress $28.14

Ralph Lauren dress and bloomers set

Ralph Lauren dress and bloomers set $175

Florence Eiseman dress and tutu set

Florence Eiseman dress and tutu set $57.40

Gap dress

Gap dress $36.95

Tea Collection sundress

Tea Collection sundress $35

Little Me dress and bloomers

Little Me dress and bloomers $18.76

Carter's Sundress

Carter’s Sundress $14.40

Sweet Heart Rose dress and bloomers

Sweet Heart Rose dress and bloomers $36

DKNY dress

DKNY dress $30.80

Rare Editions sundress

Rare Editions sundress $22.80

And for our slightly bigger mini-me’s:

Ralph Lauren dress

Ralph Lauren dress $59.50

Mini Boden dress

Mini Boden dress $48

Gap dress

Gap dress $29.95

Flowers by Zoe dress

Flowers by Zoe dress $56

Egg baby dress

Egg baby dress $39.20

Old Navy dress

Old Navy dress $12

Isabel Garreton dress

Isabel Garreton dress $64.40

Tucker + Tate dress

Tucker + Tate dress $32

Genuine Kids from OshKosh dress

Genuine Kids from OshKosh dress $15

Lem Lem dress

Lem Lem dress $130

Peek dress

Peek dress $48

Carter's dress

Carter’s dress $16.80

Splendid sundress

Splendid sundress $46

Ralph Lauren dress

Ralph Lauren dress $39.50

Genuine Kids from OshKosh dress

Genuine Kids from OshKosh dress $15

MATERNITY MONDAY… fabulous maternity clothes for expectant moms!

When you find out you are pregnant a million things go through your mind, and while what to wear isn’t usually at the top of that list finding fabulous maternity clothes can ultimately be quite the challenge.  Expecting a beautiful bouncing baby can be overwhelming, all consuming and magical so styling your bump should be a pleasure and not one more thing to fret over  Fortunately, many retailers have embraced the mom-2-be market and there is finally plenty of fabulous maternity clothes to choose from that aren’t just functional but also really fashionable.   Taking care of yourself is the top priority at this time, making sure you and your baby are healthy and that you are comfortable.  So take a load off, let someone else do the heavy lifting,  cooking and cleaning and let me show you some fabulous maternity clothes so that you can feel like yourself through this crazy topsy turvy time…

fabulous maternity clothes

Asos maternity dress $53.35

Hatch maternity top

Hatch maternity top $88

Asos maternity pants

Asos maternity pants $34.30

Asos maternity dress

Asos maternity dress $76.22

Asos maternity top

Asos maternity top $41.92

J Brand maternity jeans

J Brand maternity jeans $216

Hatch maternity dress

Hatch maternity dress $328

Topshop maternity top

Topshop maternity top $52

Mamalicious maternity pants

Mamalicious maternity pants $66.69

H&M maternity dress

H&M maternity dress $24.95

Asos maternity top

Asos maternity top $38.11

Old Navy maternity shorts

Old Navy maternity shorts $19

Asos maternity dress

Asos maternity dress $47.64

Hatch maternity top

Hatch maternity top $148

Topshop maternity jeans

Topshop maternity jeans $76

Maternal America maternity dress

Maternal America maternity dress $156

Topshop maternity top

Topshop maternity top $52

Asos maternity shorts

Asos maternity shorts $28.58

MOMMA KNOWS… its time for summer skin and hair care!

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Applying sunblock may not be the most fun – but it IS extremely important – yes it will prevent wrinkles but it will also prevent cancer! Its time to review some summer beauty tips to see you through the season.

The sun is out and hotter than ever, so it’s time to start thinking about summer skin and hair care.  Summer time means more time outside at the beach, by the pool or just out and about – but the heat and sun can take its toll on our appearance.  Summer skin and hair care is all about protection, maintenance and a certain amount of giving into the elements and enjoying it.  Getting a little color (as safely and slowly as possible) gives a healthy glow, embracing your slight wavy or incredible curls can be gorgeous and caring for our largest organ (our skin) is not just an aesthetic concern, it is ultimately best for our overall health and well being.  Yes, summer mean spending lots more time outside.  It means vacations, the beach and generally enjoying the great outdoors – so check out some of my top tips and products for summer skin and hair care to get the most out of the season looking and feeling great!

First and foremost – sunblock is not just a suggestion – it is a MUST for everyone in your family (including you)!  Yes, it keeps wrinkles and other signs of aging (like dark spots) at bay but most importantly it protects us from harmful UV rays which can ultimately cause skin cancer.  Always wear minimum of spf 15 (preferably higher) even if you’re just in your car, remember to reapply and for your little ones be extra vigilant for that precious delicate skin – I use SPF 50 on Max – he hates it – but it’s not up for negotiation.

Shiseido ultimate sun protection lotion

Shiseido ultimate sun protection lotion $39

Neutrogena ultra sheer sunscreen

Neutrogena ultra sheer sunscreen $6.99

L"Oreal invisible protect sunblock spray

L”Oreal invisible protect sunblock spray $7.19

Supergoop city sunscreen serum

Supergoop city sunscreen serum $42

Neotrogena body mist sunblock

Neotrogena body mist sunblock $9.99

Peter Thomas Roth instant mineral spf

Peter Thomas Roth instant mineral spf $30

Coppertone Sport sunblock

Coppertone Sport sunblock $7.99

Supergoop mineral sunscreen

Supergoop mineral sunscreen $28

And for our little ones:

Babyganics sunblock spray

Babyganics sunblock spray $9.99

California Baby sunscreen

California Baby sunscreen $19.99

Neutrogena sunscreen stick

Neutrogena sunscreen stick $7.99

Banana Boat Kids sunscreen mist

Banana Boat Kids sunscreen mist $8.89

One of the biggest summer skin issues are break outs.  Being outside in the heat means we sweat and our pores can get clogged leading to unsightly acne.  I always use a different sunblock for my face which is oil free to help ensure that dirt and oil don’t get trapped.  I also always use a higher spf on my face – I would rather have a pale face that I can add some bronzer too for that summer glow than have the wrinkles and brown spots that come with any kind of tan…  Then I opt for a skin care regime that is geared towards fighting break outs while still keeping my skin moist (in order to fight the aging process) – remember, a lot of acne treatments are drying so make sure to compensate with an appropriate moisturizer.

Lancome sunscreen

Lancome sunscreen $39

Coppertone sensitive skin faces sunblock

Coppertone sensitive skin faces sunblock $7.59

Lavanila sunscreen

Lavanila sunscreen $28

Sunology natural sunscreen for face

Sunology natural sunscreen for face $15.99

summer skin and hair care

Clinique clear skin kit $36

Neutrogena acne therapy kit

Neutrogena acne therapy kit $19

Murad clarifying cleanser

Murad clarifying cleanser $26

Biore pore unclogging scrub

Biore pore unclogging scrub $5.49

Murad acne and wrinkle reducer

Murad acne and wrinkle reducer $58

Boots no & blemish defense serum

Boots no & blemish defense serum $14.44

Kate Somerville oil free moisturizer

Kate Somerville oil free moisturizer $65

Cetaphil oil control moisturizer with SPF

Cetaphil oil control moisturizer with SPF $12.99

Murad clarifying wipes

Murad clarifying wipes $18

Clean & Clear facial cleansing wipes

Clean & Clear facial cleansing wipes $4.99

Exfoliation and moisturizing are incredibly important for making skin look supple and silky.  It you are working on your tan (hopefully gradually with plenty of spf and no burning) or using fake tanners it’s all about exfoliating first and then maintaining your glow with plenty of moisture.

Bliss lemon and sage body scrub

Bliss lemon and sage body scrub $36

Abra body scrub

Abra body scrub $11

Clinique sparkle skin body exfoliator

Clinique sparkle skin body exfoliator $25

Earth Therapeutic exfoliating gloves

Earth Therapeutic exfoliating gloves $4.09

Fresh exfoliating soap

Fresh exfoliating soap $16.50

Josie Maran ultra hydrating body butter

Josie Maran ultra hydrating body butter $35

Shea body butter

Shea body butter $9.09

Clinique deep comfort body butter

Clinique deep comfort body butter $29

Aveeno moisturizing lotion

Aveeno moisturizing lotion $6.29

Bliss fat girl slim firming (anti cellulite) cream

Bliss fat girl slim firming (anti cellulite) cream $36

Nivea skin firming cellulite cream

Nivea skin firming cellulite cream $9.99

St. Tropez fake tanner

St. Tropez fake tanner $42

Banana Boat self tanner

Banana Boat self tanner $8.99

Sephora gradual self tanning body lotion

Sephora gradual self tanning body lotion $16.99

Tarte face and body self tanner

Tarte face and body self tanner 439

L'Oreal self tanning gel

L’Oreal self tanning gel $7.99

Clarins face self tanner

Clarins face self tanner $36

PS – extra tips – Max was born in June and it was hot hot hot and I found he was prone to heat rashes – a luke warm bath with baking soda is a miracle at treating heat rash (as well as bad diaper rash or most skin ailments).  Also, if you of happen to burn (we’ve all missed a spot when applying sunblock or neglected to reapply after being in the water) I have found dairy products are great for soothing red skin – a cloth dipped in milk or even just applying some yogurt to those hot spots can help provide relief.  But please be vigilant with the sunblock!!!

Arm & Hammer baking soda

Arm & Hammer baking soda $6.60

We do tend to be more conscious now a days of protecting our skin but we mustn’t forget out hair!  The sun and heat depletes moisture, lightens it and can ultimately lead to dry unruly hair…  If you can, opt to accessories with hats or scarves to protect your follicles, but also give your hair some extra moisture treatments.

Rene Furterer protective summer oil

Rene Furterer protective summer oil $23

Neutrogena recovery mask

Neutrogena recovery mask $5.99

Phyto intense hydrating mask

Phyto intense hydrating mask $39

L'Oreal damage erasing balm

L’Oreal damage erasing balm $5.99

Alterna fade proof finishing gloss

Alterna fade proof finishing gloss $25 (a leave in gloss that helps protect hair from uva and uvb)

Agave healing oil treatment

Agave healing oil treatment $40

Shea Moisture damage repair serum

Shea Moisture damage repair serum $12.99

Alterna color protection and hydration mask

Alterna color protection and hydration mask $26

Carol's Daughter restorative cream

Carol’s Daughter restorative cream $12

Salt water and pool chemicals are also not great friends to your lucious locks.  I like to try to keep my hair out of chlorinated pools and take a nod from the surfers and go with the flow allowing salt water to add texture to my hair.  Giving into your hairs natural curl can be fun and easier than trying to fight it.  Your hair will get enough heat damage from being outside so try to lay of styling tools like hair dryers and straightening irons.  Use products that enhance your natural texture and work with it.  I call it my vacation hair (because I always leave those styling tools at home when I travel) – I apply curling balms, scrunch my hair an even put it in little buns around my head to give it extra curl (my hair is naturally straight with a slight wave that actually became kinkier post baby) so I have to work a bit harder to emphasize the curl and get those fabulous tousled waves.  You can still control the frizz but enjoy a new summer look by embracing your curls!

Bumble and Bumble surf spray

Bumble and Bumble surf spray $26 (hair stylists use this all the time to add texture and give the look of beachy hair)

John Frieda curl defining spray

John Frieda curl defining spray $5.39

Kerastase curl defining cream

Kerastase curl defining cream $40

Deva Curl styling cream

Deva Curl styling cream $25 (enhancing curls while controlling frizz)

Samy get curls reactivating lotion

Samy get curls reactivating lotion $4.99

Ouiad climate control anti frizz

Ouiad climate control anti frizz $23

Bumble and Bumble curl conscious shampoo

Bumble and Bumble curl conscious shampoo $24

Bumble and Bumble curl conscious conditioner

Bumble and Bumble curl conscious conditioner $26

Shea Moisture curl and shine shampoo

Shea Moisture curl and shine shampoo $9.99

Shea Moisture curl and shine conditioner

Shea Moisture curl and shine conditioner $11.99

John Frieda Frizz ease collection

John Frieda Frizz ease collection $5.09 – $8.99

MOMMA NEEDS… swimwear cover ups (and pronto)

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Max and I enjoying some pool time – he loves his Gap rash guard and I love my Missoni cover up!

A couple of days ago I posted some fabulous bathing suits and now its time for some great swimwear cover ups to go with them!  Not all of us are ready to just straight into our bikinis, so these gorgeous swimwear cover ups allow us to do just that, until its time to take a dip.  Whether you’re still working on those last few pounds of baby (or winter) weight or just need time to ease into all the exposure that comes with summer time great swimwear coverups are just what you need to give you the extra, well, coverage you desire.  They allow you to feel comfortable and fashionably appropriate for pool parties, going to the beach or even just a walk on the boardwalk.   While this these cover ups are like a security blanket for us they are also adorable and even practical for our little ones who also my need that extra layer in the sun…  Check out some of my favorite swimwear cover ups that will have you luxuriating (or chasing your little ones) poolside with pride!

First some fabulous swimwear cover ups for us:

Miguelina romper

Miguelina romper $290

Tory Burch crochet shorts

Tory Burch crochet shorts $150

swimwear cover ups

Asos crochet fringe cover up $47.64

Missoni poncho

Missoni poncho $396

Mara Hoffman cover up

Mara Hoffman cover up $260

Forever 21 cover up

Forever 21 cover up $15.80

Stella McCartney sarong

Stella McCartney sarong $400

6 Shore Road cover up

6 Shore Road cover up $165

Asos kimono

Asos kimono $49.54

Thayer cover up

Thayer cover up $242

Eberjey cover up

Eberjey cover up $130

Topshop beach shirt

Topshop beach shirt $56

Camilla kaftan

Camilla kaftan $630

Vix kaftan

Vix kaftan $155

Echo cover up

Echo cover up $48

Melissa Odabash beach dress

Melissa Odabash beach dress $253

L*Space jumpsuit

L*Space jumpsuit $148

Bop Basics dress

Bop Basics dress $59

Josa Tulum cover up

Josa Tulum cover up $240

Ondademar cover up

Ondademar cover up $188

River Island cover up

River Island cover up $57.16

And for some swimwear cover ups for our littlest ones:

Mini Boden cover up

Mini Boden cover up $34

Rugged Bear cover up

Rugged Bear cover up $12

Kissy Kissy cover up

Kissy Kissy cover up $38

Ralph Lauren cover up

Ralph Lauren cover up $20.74

Gap dress

Gap dress $34.95

Old Navy cover up

Old Navy cover up $14.94

Love u Lots cover up

Love u Lots cover up $34

Carter's rashguard and swim shorts set

Carter’s rashguard and swim shorts set $22.99

Juicy couture romper

Juicy couture romper $33

Tucker + Tate rashguard

Tucker + Tate rashguard $24

Carter's rash guard and shorts

Carter’s rash guard and shorts $22.99

Old Navy rashguard

Old Navy rash guard $14

Tucker + Tate rashguard

Tucker + Tate rashguard $22.50

Gap rashguard

Gap rash guard $11.97

Little Me rashguard

Little Me rash guard $25

Baby Bunz shorts and cover up set

Baby Bunz shorts and cover up set $12

And for our slightly bigger little ones:

Milly Minis cover up

Milly Minis cover up $91

Love u Lots cover up

Love u Lots cover up $32

Old Navy terry romper

Old Navy terry romper $10

Kate Mack cover up

Kate Mack cover up $45.50

Circo cover up

Circo cover up $12.60

Little Marc Jacobs cover up

Little Marc Jacobs cover up $56

Pink Platinum cover up

Pink Platinum cover up $20.99

Pily Q tunic

Pily Q tunic $47.60

Ralph Lauren cover up

Ralph Lauren cover up $18.56

Old Navy dress

Old Navy dress $8

Hatley rashguard

Hatley rashguard $30.80

Osh Kosh rashguard and shorts

Osh Kosh rashguard and shorts $22.99

Gap rashguard hoodie

Gap rash guard hoodie $24.95

Old Navy rashguard

Old Navy rash guard $8

Ralph Lauren rashguard

Ralph Lauren rashguard $29.62

Circo rashguard and short set

Circo rashguard and short set $16.99

MOMMA NEEDS… fabulous beach bags!

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Which way to the beach? Summer means popsicles, swimming, sunshine and beach bags baby!

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, as women, we are labored with the task of carrying around everyone else’s stuff – and with plenty of summer outings ahead its time for some great beach bags.  If we’re going to be the ones lugging the wallets, cell phones, cameras, change of clothes, swimsuits, sunblock, sunglasses, towels, food, drinks, diapers and toys around we should at least have a fabulous bag with which to do it!  Beach bags should be large enough to carry everything we might need, durable (usually some sort of canvas) and should be in great colors or prints.  These bags give that vacation feel even if its just an outing to your local park.  Accessories are my jam so fabulous beach bags shouldn’t just be about the practical task of carrying a bunch of stuff from point a to point be – it we’re doing that anyway we may as well do it with flair!  Check out some of these amazing beach bags and start looking forward to all those summer outings (and doing them in style).

Mara Hoffman bag

Mara Hoffman bag $286

Bop Basics tote

Bop Basics tote $100

New Look beach bag

New Look beach bag $24.75

Wildfox reversible bag

Wildfox reversible bag $236.27

Lily Pulitzer bag

Lily Pulitzer bag $138

Forever 21 bag

Forever 21 bag $14.80

Marc by Marc Jacobs bag

Marc by Marc Jacobs bag $230

Tory Burch tote

Tory Burch tote $150

Rebecca Minkoff transparent tote

Rebecca Minkoff transparent tote $97.50

Dolce & Gabbana tote

Dolce & Gabbana tote $1245

Diane von Furstenberg tote

Diane von Furstenberg tote $265

Topshop bag

Topshop bag $72

Charlotte Olympia tote

Charlotte Olympia tote $995

Sensi Studio bag

Sensi Studio bag $235

New Look bag

New Look bag $38.09

Chloe beach bag

Chloe beach bag $475

Sea Bags for J Crew beach bag

Sea Bags for J Crew beach bag $165

Feed bag

Feed bag $70 (proceeds from the sale of each of these bags feeds 50 americans)

Anya Hindmarsh bag

Anya Hindmarsh bag $495

Tory Burch neoprene tote

Tory Burch neoprene tote $225

Rip Curl bag

Rip Curl bag $49.50

MOMMA NEEDS… swimwear for summer!

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This could be my bravest moment… swimwear season people…

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I love the Clover Canyon suits because I can properly swim and chase my little man around without being concerned about any wardrobe malfunctions and they’re super cute too!

I must confess I simultaneously look forward to and dread this time of year because of one word, swimwear.  Yup, I once again have not made it to the gym in the past year and my lily white skin makes casper jealous, but my little guy loves the water and playing outside and swimming so its time to break out the swimwear.  I actually love my Clover Canyon suits because they’re cute and stylish, not too swimwear-y and best of all, I can chase my son around comfortable and without worrying about potential wardrobe malfunctions.  That said, everyone has their preferred style of swimwear to suit there needs and to accentuate whichever assets they feel most comfortable with…  Remember, don’t be afraid of going for more modest swimwear style if that’s how your feel most comfortable – incredible one pieces are always in vogue, give you extra coverage and have a glamorous retro feel!  As for our little ones, well, we can not worry about body issues and just focus on the cutest swimwear imaginable!!  So, just in time for summer (and the great thing is online shopping means avoiding those dreaded changing room mirror and lighting) check out my favorite swimwear (and remember – so many of these suits can be mixed and matched with varying tops and bottoms)  for us and our little ones so that we can get out and enjoy the sunshine!

First some swimwear for us:

Mara Hoffman bikini

Mara Hoffman bikini $230

Forever 21 monokini

Forever 21 monokini $24.80

L*Space bikini top

L*Space bikini top $73

L*Space bikini bottom

L*Space bikini bottom $59

Karla Coletto swimsuit

Karla Coletto swimsuit $276

Zimmerman bikini top

Zimmerman bikini top $75

Zimmerman bikini bottom

Zimmerman bikini bottom $65

swimwear

Asos swimsuit $41.92

Clover Canyon bikini top

Clover Canyon bikini top $95

Clover Canyon bottoms

Clover Canyon bottoms $84

J Crew swimsuit

J Crew swimsuit $88

Zinke reversible bikini top

Zinke reversible bikini top $60

Zinke reversible bikini bottoms

Zinke reversible bikini bottoms $58

L*Space swimsuit

L*Space swimsuit $132

Norma Kamali bikini top

Norma Kamali bikini top $175

Norma Kamali bikini bottoms

Norma Kamali bikini bottoms $175

Shoshanna swimsuit

Shoshanna swimsuit $165

Blue Life bikini top

Blue Life bikini top $88

Blue Life bikini bottoms

Blue Life bikini bottoms $58

Asos swimsuit

Asos swimsuit $53.35

Mara Hoffman bikini

Mara Hoffman bikini $195

Victoria's Secret swimsuit

Victoria’s Secret swimsuit $98.50

L*Space bikini top

L*Space bikini top $61

L*Space bikini bottom

L*Space bikini bottom $92

Seafolly swimsuit

Seafolly swimsuit $200.07

Splendid bikini top

Splendid bikini top $74

Splendid bikini bottoms

Splendid bikini bottoms $66

Asos swimsuit

Asos swimsuit $60.97

Forever 21 bikini top

Forever 21 bikini top $14.80

Forever 21 bottoms

Forever 21 bottoms $12.80

6 Shore Road swimsuit

6 Shore Road swimsuit $138

Vitamin A bikini top

Vitamin A bikini top $98

Vitamin A bikini bottoms

Vitamin A bikini bottoms $92

swimwear

Mara Hoffman swimsuit $245

swimwear

Lolli bikini top $118.13 and bottoms $104.80

Lisa Maree swimsuit

Lisa Maree swimsuit $175

Kushcush bikini top and bottoms

Kushcush bikini top $75 and bottoms $71

Swimwear for our littlest ones:

Florence Eiseman swimsuit

Florence Eiseman swimsuit $82

Mini Boden swimsuit

Mini Boden swimsuit $24

Juicy Couture swimsuit

Juicy Couture swimsuit $58

Old Navy swimsuit

Old Navy swimsuit $10

Love U Lots swimsuit

Love U Lots swimsuit $34

Circo infant to toddler swimsuit

Circo infant to toddler swimsuit $12

Tucker + Tate swimsuit and hat

Tucker + Tate swimsuit and hat $26

Carter's swimsuit

Carter’s swimsuit $18.99

Gap swimsuit

Gap swimsuit $19.95

Ralph Lauren swimsuit

Ralph Lauren swimsuit $45

Katie Mack swimsuit

Katie Mack swimsuit $54

Hartstings bikini

Hartstings bikini $38

Vilbrequin swim trunks

Vilbrequin swim trunks $135

Tucker + Tate trunks

Tucker + Tate trunks $24.50

Gap swim trunks

Gap swim trunks $19.95

I Play swim diaper

I Play swim diaper $9.99

Little Marc Jacobs top and trunks set

Little Marc Jacobs top and trunks set $105

Ralph Lauren trunks

Ralph Lauren trunks $31.50

Mini Boden trunks

Mini Boden trunks $2

Little Me trunks

Little Me trunks $15

J Crew trunks

J Crew trunks $38

Carter's trun and rash guard set

Carter’s trun and rash guard set $22.99

Quiksilver trunks

Quiksilver trunks $32

Gap swim trunks

Gap swim trunks $19.95

And some adorable swimwear for our slightly bigger little ones:

Little Marc Jacobs bikini

Little Marc Jacobs bikini $85

Rugged Bear bikini

Rugged Bear bikini $32

Gap swimsuit

Gap swimsuit $19.95

Kate Mack swimsuit

Kate Mack swimsuit $68

Hula Star bikini

Hula Star bikini $28

Circo swimsuit

Circo swimsuit $12

L*Space swimsuit

L*Space swimsuit $80

Hatley bikini

Hatley bikini $44

Old Navy bikini

Old Navy bikini $12

Milly Minis swimsuit

Milly Minis swimsuit $82

Carter's swimsuit

Carter’s swimsuit $34

Old Navy swimsuit

Old Navy swimsuit $16.94

Liza Lozano bikini

Liza Lozano bikini $56

Love U Lots swimsuit

Love U Lots swimsuit $36

Circo bikini

Circo bikini $12

Ralph Lauren swim trunks

Ralph Lauren swim trunks $55

Wes & Willy swim trunks

Wes & Willy swim trunks $36

Gap swim trunks

Gap swim trunks $19.95

Retromarine swim trunks

Retromarine swim trunks $74

Hatley swim trunks

Hatley swim trunks $44

Circo swim trunks

Circo swim trunks $9

Little Marc Jacobs swim trunks

Little Marc Jacobs swim trunks $70

J Crew board shorts

J Crew board shorts $42.50

Old Navy shorts

Old Navy shorts $12.94

Appaman swim shorts

Appaman swim shorts $42

Tucker + Tate swim shorts

Tucker + Tate swim shorts $23.50

Jumping Beans swim shorts

Jumping Beans swim shorts $13.20

 

MATERNITY MONDAY… maternity wear to tackle the heat!

So, you’re dressing for 2 these days which means saying good bye to your skinny jeans and hello to maternity wear (perhaps even some maternity skinny jeans).  Its also summer time, and as a woman who was at the height of her pregnancy this time 2 years ago I can assure you there is nothing less comfortable than being with child in this heat…  Great maternity wear that you feel comfortable in is essential the fact that you it can look amazing as well is the icing on top!  You want to embrace this time and celebrate your shape – so incredible maternity wear is that much more important because you want to take lots of pictures and get out and about (before the new addition arrives and you’re side lined for awhile).  Check out some of the latest and greatest maternity wear that will keep you looking incredible while also comfortably beating the heat.

Hatch maternity dress

Hatch maternity dress $328 (the brilliant thing about Hatch is that its meant to be just as wearable when you’re not pregnant!)

Topshop maternity top

Topshop maternity top $76

Topshop maternity shorts

Topshop maternity shorts $56

Asos maternity dress

Asos maternity dress $47.64

Hatch maternity top

Hatch maternity top $178

Rosie Pope maternity pants

Rosie Pope maternity pants $98

Topshop maternity dress

Topshop maternity dress $96

Hatch tank

Hatch tank $228

Topshop maternity pants

Topshop maternity pants $56

mamalicious dress

mamalicious dress $60.97

Hatch jumpsuit

Hatch jumpsuit $298

New Look maternity maxi dress

New Look maternity maxi dress $38.09

Asos maternity wear

Asos maternity top $41.92

Asos maternity boyfriend jeans

Asos maternity boyfriend jeans $66.69

Mamalicious dress

Mamalicious dress $95.27

Topshop tank

Topshop tank $32

Asos maternity wear

Asos maternity shorts $38.11

Maternal America dress

Maternal America dress $158

And a few maternity swimwear options because you might want to hit the beach to cool down…

Maternity swimsuit

Maternity swimsuit $47.64

Marysia maternity bikini

Marysia maternity bikini $249

Asos maternity swimsuit

Asos maternity swimsuit $53.35

Topshop maternity tankini top

Topshop maternity tankini top $32

Topshop maternity bikini bottoms

Topshop maternity bikini bottoms $20

Topshop maternity swimsuit

Topshop maternity swimsuit $72

Ingrid + Isabel maternity bikini top

Ingrid + Isabel maternity bikini top $50

Ingrid + Isabel maternity bikini bottom

Ingrid + Isabel maternity bikini bottom $62

Pez D'Or maternity swimsuit

Pez D’Or maternity swimsuit $91

Pez D'Or maternity bikini

Pez D’Or maternity bikini $82

Marysia Swim swimsuit

Marysia Swim swimsuit $250

MOMMA’S UNDER $100… great summer steals!

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MOMMA’S UNDER $100 – what can we get now?

Its time for my top picks for under $100 and this time I’m focusing on some great summer steals to get you through this hot weather stylishly and inexpensively!  Warm weather means less clothes but it doesn’t have to mean less style – I’ll show you how to look your best without spending a fortune.  Summer steals is all about finding everything from great little dresses to the perfect pair of sandals to enjoy the heat comfortably, elegantly and guilt free.  Save the extra money for vacation time and my hot summer steals will let you enjoy that vacation in style!

summer steals

Asos dress $66.69

Tai earrings

Tai earrings $45

Sofft wedges

Sofft wedges $99.95

Asos bag

Asos bag $41.92

Express blouse

Express blouse $49.90

Topshop skort

Topshop skort $72

Asos ring

Asos ring $9.53

Topshop sandals

Topshop sandals $95

Express satchel

Express satchel $59.90

Warehouse blouse

Warehouse blouse $54.30

Blank jeans

Blank jeans $88

Tai bracelet

Tai bracelet $55

Forever 21 sandals

Forever 21 sandals $12.80

Aldo bag

Aldo bag $55

Warehouse top

Warehouse top $66.69

Topshop skirt

Topshop skirt $72

Jules Smith wrap bracelet

Jules Smith wrap bracelet $65

New Look sandals

New Look sandals $57.14

Asos bag

Asos bag $76.22

Asos tee

Asos tee $34.30

Vero Moda shorts

Vero Moda shorts $34.30

Monserat de Lucca earrings

Monserat de Lucca earrings $52

Sam Edelman sandals

Sam Edelman sandals $64.95

Zara bag

Zara bag $35.90

Forever 21 dress

Forever 21 dress $22.80

Alisa Miller necklace

Alisa Miller necklace $62

Zara ankle booties

Zara ankle booties $99.90

Asos bag

Asos bag $47.64