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MOMMA NEEDS… flat sandals for the warm weather ahead!

The hot weather means its time for a cool off and time for sandals! Max in his Old Navy flip flops and me in my K. Jacques t-straps will be poolside if you need us!

The weather is warm and its time to pack all those socks in a drawer and bring out the flat sandals for summer. A great friend of mine back in New York would always look at me teetering around the city in sky high heels on location scouts and tell me, “I think it’s time you freed your feet.” I bought a pair of K Jacques St. Tropez flat sandals and never looked back! With the great warm weather ahead we want to be running around outside as much as possible so its time to invest in the appropriate footwear. Great flat sandals are a essential for the months ahead – they lwill give you the freedom to enjoy the great outdoors comfortably and stylishly. I put some sandals on Max for the first time the other day so that he could enjoy playing at his water table and running in the grass while still protecting those precious feet, they’re going to take some getting used to but boy are they cute! Check out some of my favorite flat sandals for both us and our little ones and get ready to free your feet!!

First some fabulous flat sandals for us:

Valentino sandals $745

Ancient Greek Sandals sandals $265

Joie sandals $155

Sam Edelman sandals $65

Michael Kors sandals $325

Tory Burch sandals $150

Dolce Vita sandals $99

Asos sandals $22.58

Christian Louboutin sandal $795

K. Jacques sandals $279

Isapera sandals $109

Ipanema sandals $28

Giuseppe Zanotti sandals $675

Ash sandals $195

Splendid sandals $65

Asos sandals $41.39

Alexander McQueen sandals $565

Ancient Greek Sandals $230

Steve Madden sandals $82.78

New Look sandals $15.03

And some adorable sandals for our little ones:

Mini Melissa sandals $60

New Balance slides $27.95

Steve Madden sandals $40

Reef sandals $19.95

Gap sandals $16.95

Old Navy sandals $9.94

Kenneth Cole Reaction sandals $29.95

Stride Rite sandals $20

Stuart Weitzman sandals $38.95

Old Navy sandals $10.94

Old Navy sandals $16.94

Adidas sandals $24.95

Cole Haan sandals $47.95

Ralph Lauren sandals $26.95

Cherokee sandals $14.99

Genuine Kids from OshKosh B’Gosh sandals $16.99

Havaianas $17

Havaianas $19

Old Navy flip flops $8.94

Old Navy flip flops $3.94

Igor Footwear jellies $23.95

Infant hiking sandal $22.99

MICHAEL Michael Kors jelly sandal $43.95

Nike flip flops $22

MOMMA LOVES… relaxed rocker tees

Guns N Roses and Mick Jagger baby! It’s only rock and roll but we like it!

As a mom and a stylist jeans are part of my uniform as they are equal parts cool and comfortable and one of my favorite things to put with them are rocker tees. Something with a soft vintage feel that gives an effortless yet stylish look. I’m not saying some oversized concert tee – these rocker tees are fitted yet slouchy, worn but still fresh. Dolce & Gabbana often include a nod to the great Hollywood and rock n’roll legends on their t-shirts (James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, Mick Jagger) and that fashion but not fashion look is often the perfect pairing with your favorite pair of jeans. I have featured these rocker tees for our little ones in the past – and it’s still one of my favorite looks. My little Max in a Ramones, Beatles or Sex Pistols tee feels sweet, ironic and always fun. The fact that he has no idea who these bands are yet will soon enough… These rocker tees don’t have to be literal – its not necessarily even about the band – they could feature a designer, actor or just a general vibe that these t-shirts give off. They are a fantastic alternative to simple white tees when you want something super casual, yet cool and different. Check out some of my favorite rocker tees for both us and our little ones!

First some great rocker tees for us:

Maje David Bowie tee $155

Pink Floyd tank $60

Forever 21 tee $17.80

Current/Elliott tee $102.40

Chaser Blondie tee $62

Topshop tee $50

Eleven Paris tee $44

Dolce and Gabbana tee $345

Daydreamer Mick Jagger tee $79

Chaser Sting tee $61

Junk Food tee $34

Karl Lagerfeld tee $110

Eleven Paris Biggie tee $62

Forever 21 Bob Marley tee $17.80

Alexander McQueen tee $295

Electric Circus tee $34

Dolly Parton tee $34

And for our little ones:

Zara beatles tee $16.90

Chaser tee $28

H&M tee $9.95

Junk Food tee $28

Eleven Paris t-shirt dress $48

Johnny Cash onesie $18.95

Ramones onesie $24.95

Rowdy Sprouts tee $38

Bob Marley onesie $19.95

Beatles onesie $17.95

Guns N Roses tee $17.95

John Lennon tee $18.95

MOMMA LOVES… born free – fashion for the greater good

This month in Vogue – check out the amazing Born Free story (photographed by Annie Leibovitz) and shop the collection to help end mother to child HIV transmission in Africa

Born Free is a collaboration between Shopbop Vogue and 22 designers (all of them moms) who have come together to design a collection of clothes for both women and kids and 100% of the profits go towards ending the transmission of HIV from mother’s to their children in Africa. Everyone from Victoria Beckham to Miuccia Prada to Carolina Herrera have gotten involved to create this collection. Having been born in South Africa and having known people who have lived and died from AIDS and being a child of the 80′s when the diagnosis was a death sentence it is beautiful to see that this disease can be beat. Mother’s with HIV do not have to spread the disease to their unborn children and Born Free is not helping to spread the awareness but is using fashion to make an actual difference (the goal is to eradicate mother to child HIV transmission before 2016). Read more about it in this month’s Vogue or on vogue.com and shop the collection on shop bop to help make the world a better place. Check out some of the amazing Born Free pieces and don’t be afraid to shop for the greater good!

First for us:

Born Free Alexander McQueen scarf $200

Born Free Marni maxi dress $245

Born Free J Crew pants $195

Victoria Victoria Beckham dress $220

Born Fress Stella McCartney tee $110

Born Free Prada skirt $245

Tory Burch bag $175

and for our little ones:

Born Free Chloe toddler dress $98

Born Free Carolina Herrera onesie $85

Born Free tee $30

Born Free Victoria Victoria Beckham children’s dress $120

Stella McCartney onesie $68

Born Free Isabel Marant blouse $98

Born Free Stella McCartney dress $98

MATERNITY MONDAY… summer maternity clothes

It may not be hot hot hot where you are but here in LA we’re already in the 90′s and my poor expectant friends are desperate for some summer maternity clothes to get them through the next few months. Being pregnant can be super uncomfortable whether it’s morning sickness and fatigue in the first trimester or swollen everything and acid reflux in the 3rd trimester so when the weather gets hot it can be absolutely miserable… Having great summer maternity clothes is essential for expectant moms because it allows them one less discomfort. Sure, sandals are a relief for those swollen feet but styling the bump for the office, a summer wedding or just running around town can make you want to lock yourself up in an air conditioned room. This week I’ll show you great summer maternity clothes that will tick all your warm weather needs and keep you stylishly comfortable in the months ahead!

Asos maternity dress $103.48

Topshop maternity tee $64

Asos maternity shorts $37.63

New Look maternity dress $28.20

Topshop maternity overalls $96

Gap maternity tank $14.95

Olian maternity maxi dress $184

Old Navy maternity shirt $24.94

H&M maternity shorts $24.95

Asos maternity dress $56.44

Asos maternity top $47.04

Asos maternity trousers $47.04

Lilac Clothing maternity dress $92

Eva Alexander maternity shirt $110

New Look denim maternity skirt $37.61

Little Mistress maternity dress $131.70

Asos maternity camisole $33.87

Old Navy skirt $28

Asos maternity maxi dress $84.66

Asos maternity dress $65.85

MOMMA NEEDS… summer cocktail dresses

My husband (in tails) and I (in a Thakoon cocktail dress) at a wedding awhile back – that’s right summer weddings are upon us and it’s time to figure out what to wear!

Wedding season is upon us and so it’s time to dust off those summer cocktail dresses and figure out if anyone who’s going to be at this event has seen you in it before… Well, it might be time to look for a new one because there are so many stunning dresses available and social media means everyone has already seen you in the ghost of cocktail dresses past. Since I’ve already done a post this week on clutches I figure it’s only fitting to do a focus on some beautiful spring summer cocktail dresses for all your upcoming engagements… I’m going to leave the little black dresses for another post and just focus on some of the gorgeous evening dresses that we don’t get to wear often but bring out our inner glamazon. We may not walk the red carpet in our daily lives so when these events arise we may as well enjoy them! PS – just a reminder – unless you ARE the bride or the bride has specifically asked people to wear white it is the ONE fashion rule never to be broken. No white, no cream, no off white at weddings. Check out some of my favorite summer cocktail dresses to give you a reason to get excited about dressing up (and some mighty cute things for our little ones too)!

Fist cocktail dresses for us:

Roland Mouret dress $2040

Shoshana dress $385

Asos dress $75.26

Roksanda Ilincic dress $1655

Alice + Olivia dress $495

BB Dakota dress $95

Preen by Thornoton Bregazzi dress $1170

Nicholas dress $520

Asos dress $90.31

Moschino Cheap and Chic dress $995

Aidan Mattox dress $330

Ivy & Blu dress $148

Herver Leger dress $1250

Tadashi Shoji dress $228

Elise Ryan dress $94.07

Stella McCartney dress $1945

Virgos Lounge dress $235.18

Halston Herritage dress $131

Yigal Azrouel dress $950

Diane von Furstenberg dress $365

Asos dress $79.02

fancier outfits for out littlest ones:

Isabel Garreton dress $76

Andy & Evan seersucker romper $48

Biscotti dress $51

Mini Classic t-shirt & pants $23.97

Carter’s dress $12.99

Lauren Madison baby tuxedo $65

Helena dress (this is the back) $142

Andy & Evan shortall $54

Baby Essential dress $16.99

First Impressions top and shorts set $19.99

Hartstings dress and bloomers set $54

Old Navy bodysuit $9.99

Old Navy dress $16.99

Miniclassix shirt and shorts set $48

Lili Gaufrette dress $95

Infant tux with tails $40

And for our slightly bigger ones:

Oscar de la Renta dress $195

Appaman suit $145

Biscotti star print dress $72

Sierra Julian tee $60

Gap dress $39.95

Cherokee blazer $14

J Crew dress $88

Old Navy shirt and tie set $18

Rare Editions dress $30.99

Just One You by Carter’s outfit $20.99

Mini Boden dress $48

Hartstrings seersucker pants $44

Cherokee dress $20

Nautica shirt, pants and suit set $43.99

Lili Gaufrette sparkle dress $98

Hartstrings blazer $78

MOMMA LOVES… embellished clothes (who doesn’t like a bit of glam)

I adore an embellished tee to add a bit of glamour to an otherwise relaxed look.

Last week I featured incredibly adorned accessories, so today I wanted to share some beautifully embellished clothes that are out there. From jackets to skirts, dresses and top incredibly adorned with jewels, embroidery, brocade and the like. Unique pieces that make fashion exciting. Embellished clothes have been flooding the runway and now filling stores at every price point and for every lifestyle. I’m not suggesting head to toe glitz and glamour – sometimes it might be just a bejeweled neckline or tasseled hemline – but these details do the accessorizing for you. Embellished clothes are also far more versatile than you might imagine – a simple tee with a bit of adornment can work just as easily with a pair of distressed denim as it can with a pencil skirt for work or dinner and even with a maxi skirt for a more formal affair. The little ladies have always been enamored by a bit of sparkle, so share a bit of their bejeweled appreciation with some of this season’s gorgeous embellished clothes…

Haute Hippie jacket $895

3.1 Phillip Lim top $450

Asos skirt $112.88

Alice + Olivia dress $698

Parker romper $396

TNTEES t-shirt $190

BB Dakota tank $60

Versus dress $425

MICHAEL Michael Kors jacket $195

Forever 21 dress $29.80

Tory Burch jacket $695

Toga tee $305

Joa pencil skirt $78

3.1 Phillip Lim tee $375

Needle & Thread skirt $280

J Crew sweatshirt $90

Rebecca Taylor dress $595

Love Sam tunic $242

TFNC dress $103.48

Marni top $1640

Marcus Lupfer dress $330

Topshop tee $64

Embellished clothes for the littlest ladies (for obvious safety reasons this means more embroidery, ruffles and appliqués than rhinestones:

Ralph Lauren 2pc set $125

Popatu ballet bodysuit $28

Hartstrings top and bloomers set $50

Gap onesie $24.95

Biscotti infant dress $70

First Impressions bodysuit $9.99

Peek peasant top $48

Baby Aspen diaper covers $27

Miniclasix dress and boomer set $60

Old Navy sundress $19.94

Biscotti top and tutu leggings set $60

OshKosh bodysuit $13.99

Stella McCartney romper $84

And for our slightly bigger ladies:

Halabaloo dress $94

J Crew tee $54.50

Design 365 dress $8.80

Stella McCartney Kids dress $100 (yes – I am totally obsessed with this dress and now its on sale for $75 in the larger sizes 6 and up!)

Mini Boden skirt $54

Old Navy tee $10

Flowers by Zoe dress $58

Aqua tank $38

Children’s Place skirt $14

Design History dress $56

Hudson jeans $59

Jumping Beans tee $5.99

Milly Minis skirt $49

Zoe Girls dress $260

Gap top $16.95

J Crew skirt $55

Imoga dress $68

MOMMA LOVES… Kate Moss for Topshop

Kate Moss for Topshop – the latest collaboration

Available as of today (April 30th, 2014)

Hippie chick meets rocker chick meet glamazon.

Something huge launches today, a Kate Moss for Topshop collection has once again hit stores and its MAJOR. As you may know, I am a HUGE fan of Kate Moss – I believe she is our modern day Marilyn Monroe, Jackie Kennedy and Jane Birkin all wrapped in one. She has inspired countless artists, designers and musicians and now we get a new Kate Moss for Topshop collaboration which is sure to sell out quickly. Her perfect mix of boho and rock and roll meets high fashion can be ours and at a very reasonable price point. Everything from fringe to sparkle, cocktail dresses to leather to floral print and all flawlessly stylish. Check out the Kate Moss for Topshop collection and some of my favorites from their latest venture. PS – by the time I woke up and was ready to post this so much of it had already sold out – this collection is seriously going fast! PS – I have also found the collection being carried at Nordstroms and Net-a-Porter for more availability which I’ve tried to update (but you can click on those links to see for yourself!)

Kate Moss for Topshop leather jacket $380

Kate Moss for Topshop dress $150

Kate Moss blouse $120

Kate Moss green dress $170 (in various colors)

Kate Moss embroidered dress $150

Kate Moss romper $150

Kate Moss tassel blouse $150

Kate Moss cocktail dress $260

Kate Moss for Topshop cami $150

Kate Moss for Topshop maxi dress $590

Kate Moss top $100

Kate Moss for Topshop metallic maxi dress $590

Kate Moss crochet cami $96

Kate Moss for Topshop tassel dress $190

MOMMA NEEDS… a clutch for evening

My beloved Alexander McQueen skull clutch – on the clutch!

I’ve always felt that an evening clutch was not really a necessity. We don’t use it every day and it doesn’t it all that much. That said, every now and then I would find that I had a wedding to attend or a fancier dinner to go to and I just didn’t have the right bag. I had fallen in love with this Alexander McQueen clutch years ago and could not justify such a crazy purchase for something I would get such little use out of… Well, after a couple of years and many moments when I wished I had the bag I finally took the plunge. The truth is, we do need an evening clutch. We may only wear it a handful of times a year but if you buy something you love that can withstand the test of time – you can wear it for years and years, furthermore there are so many incredible clutches that are really inexpensive. Also, now that I have the bag I am using it so much more than I ever thought I would. Why carry a huge day bag on an evening out with friends or a romantic dinner with the hubby when I have my beautiful petit clutch? All I need for the evening is my phone, some cash, credit card, ID, keys and perhaps a lipstick or powder… PS – I have to say, whenever I’m attending a wedding, I also throw in some safety pins and double sided tape – it takes up no room and I’m amazed at how often a frazzled bridesmaid will find my table and ask: “you’re a stylist, right? the bride is having a fashion emergency in the bathroom!” My husband may not thrilled that he now has to carry his own wallet and phone but I’m happy to give my poor shoulder the night off! The key to finding the perfect clutch is to consider your personal needs and likes. If you want to be practical go for something metallic (gold or silver), black or sparkly that can go with pretty much everything everything. If you want something a bit more special go for a pop of color or something a bit quirkier or edgier that’s not particularly practical but certainly makes a statement (I find that my Alexander McQueen bag is so crazy it actually makes me want to find reasons to carry it). Check out some of my favorite clutches that will come in on the clutch for all your evening accessory needs!

Christian Louboutin patent bag $995

Kotur clutch $595

Diane von Furstenberg clutch $195

Vince Camuto bag $88.98

Aldo bag $65.85

Alexander McQueen knuckle box bag $2295

Saint Laurent tassel clutch $1350

Edie Parker bag $995

Clare V. foldover clutch $210

Natasha Couture minaudière $78

Charlotte Olympia bag $1295

One by Vlieger & Vandam bag $350

Diane von Fursternberg envelope bag $192.50

Asos fringed bag $60.20

Valentino rockstud clutch $1545

Saint Laurent bag $1090

Primary clutch $350

Zara neoprene minaudière $59.50

Jimmy Choo clutch $1195

Fendi bag $850

Kotur bag $395

Kate Spade bag $229.60

Mango bag $112.87

Sondra Roberts bag $88

Some properly quirky bags that I can’t help but love!

Charlotte Olympia clutch $2595

Olympia Le-Tan embroidered clutch $2010

Edie Parker cassette box bag (glows in the dark) $1295

Kate Spade box clutch $328

Diane von Fursternberg bag $241.50

MOMMAS WANT… great mothers day gifts

Whatever I get from my little one for Mother’s Day I will treasure forever… I’m hoping it starts with a hug.

May 11th is just around the corner so it’s time to start thinking about Mothers Day gifts. Whether you’re shopping for your mom, sister, friend or even for yourself (let’s face it men and babies need a little help with these things) I will help with the mission! Mothers Day gifts don’t have to be extravagant but they don’t have to be thoughtless either – it’s time to show the mommas out there how much you care. Sentimentality goes a long way, so the key is to get something that they can look at and feel a connection. It could be personal jewels or art, something funny or just something that you can enjoy together, but this is the time to show appreciation for all these incredible ladies do all year round. Check out some great Mothers Day gift to put a smile on Mom’s face (PS – ladies feel free to pass this on to the gentleman who need some assistance)!

Jennifer Fisher ‘momma’ cuff $515

Santa Barbara Design mug $12

Pottery Barn silver leaf hand and footprint frame $52

Gorjana locket necklace $70

Eberjey PJ set $97 (and maybe she gets to stay in them all day and get breakfast in bed..)

Second Nature By Hand dish towel $10

Pearhead babyprints frame $42

Jennifer Meyer ring $275

Primitives by Kathy pillow $18

Missoni Home candle $88

Sippy Cups Are Not For Chardonnay book $15

Roberto Coin necklace $600

Primatives by Kathy picture frame $25

Gucci tote bag $1350

Sarah Chloe engravable bangle $129

Chan Luu scarf $205

Georgetown Cupcakes (box of 12) $45

I am OBSESSED with this Thea Jewelry where you can design your own ring (or bracelet) in yellow, rose or white gold with or without diamonds (black or white) and do things like have your child’s name, initial, birthday spelled out in jewelry… yes please!

Thea Jewelry – custom made jewelry – prices vary depending on design.

A Picture of our little ones in a statement tee declaring their love in a nice frame never hurts…

Pottery Barn chalkboard frame $39

Gap onesie $12.95

Gap onesie $12.95

Old Navy tee $8.94

Old Navy tee $8

MATERNITY MONDAY… chic maternity clothes – show off that bump!

Pregnancy is not a figure flaw – its a time to celebrate the bump and miracle of life so why not indulge in some chic maternity clothes to help show it off! I love how celebrities from Kerry Washington to Olivia Wilde to Drew Barrymore are accentuating their shape and not hiding away trying to conceal their growing bellies. Just because you’ve got a bun in the oven doesn’t mean you have to give up on style – chic maternity clothes allow you to look amazing and show of your new curves with pride. Spring and summer is upon us so enjoy styling your bump for the warmer weather with pretty little dresses and figure hugging styles that highlight your glow (and your shape). Check out some of my favorite chic maternity clothes you’ll love wearing throughout pregnancy and never want to put away!