MOMMA NEEDS… swimwear cover ups for summer!

What goes better with swimwear than some great cover ups for the perfect to and from the beach look.  From caftans to sarongs and everything in between these are the pieces that go with your bathing suits like peanut butter and jelly.  Fabulous resort cover ups are light and bohemian and just give that perfect on vacation feel even its just an afternoon by the pool.  Whatever amount of coverage your prefer, these pieces are the gateway between fully dressed and bikini ready. Check out my favorite swimwear coverups for summer time and get your vacation style on even before you’re officially on vacation!

Mara Hoffman kaftan

Mara Hoffman kaftan $285

Eberjey tunic

Eberjey tunic $188

Nanette Lepore beach pants

Nanette Lepore beach pants $148

Forever 21 kaftan

Forever 21 kaftan $22.90

Camilla cover up

Camilla cover up $499

Sensi Studio kaftan

Sensi Studio kaftan $310

Bata Surf top

Bata Surf top $251

Topshop beach cover up

Topshop beach cover up $85

Herve Leger coverup

Herve Leger coverup $840

Miguelina dress

Miguelina dress $295

Indah skirt

Indah skirt $132

Asos beach dress

Asos beach dress $50

Missoni cover up

Missoni cover up $990

Milly coverup

Milly coverup $285

Loli cover up

Loli cover up $125

Asos beach coverup

Asos beach coverup $40

 

MOMMA LOVES… vacation bags

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2 of my favorite bags to take with on vacation are these Marni and Chanel bags – they’re light weight, I can fit the essentials (sunblock, sunglasses and cover up) and they’re super cute but not so serious.

When I talk about vacation bags, yes I’m talking about beach bags but also the smaller versions of that work perfectly with all your resort looks.  They don’t necessarily have to be large totes, they can be smaller as long as they fit your sunblock, sunglasses and a good book.  Great vacation bags are lightweight and a bit more whimsical than your typical city bags.  These bags tend to be canvas, crochet, even rubber – often water resistant  and always fabulous.  They’re the perfect addition to your maxi dress, your romper or your swim cover up.  These vacation bags inspire you to relax, put your feet up and enjoy the summer time.  Check out some of my favorite resort accessories to tote your stuff around all while looking fabulous!

Sophie Andersson tote

Sophie Andersson tote $665

Finds tote

Finds tote $235

6 Shore Road bag

6 Shore Road bag $148

Topshop bag

Topshop bag $48

Marni bag

Marni bag $3320

Sensi studio

Sensi studio $290

Star Mela bag

Star Mela bag $179

Madewell bag

Medal bag $68

Emilio Pucci bag

Emilio Pucci bag $944

Mara Hoffman bag

Mara Hoffman bag $256

Koku bag

Kok bag $190

Raga bag

Raga bag $49

Charlotte Olympia tote

Charlotte Olympia tote $1995

Miu Miu bag

Miu Miu bag $975

Micaela Spadoni bag

Micaela Spadoni bag $350

Sam Edelman bag

Sam Edelman bag $99

MOMMA NEEDS… swimwear for swim season

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Obsessed with my Clover Canyon bikini – I can wrangle my little guy without worrying about any misfunctions…

With the warm weather comes the anxiety of swimwear – yup it’s officially bathing suit season.  For some, this is joyous event meaning trips to the beach, vacations and poolside lounging.  For others (such as myself) swimwear can be traumatizing – those changing room light judging my winter weight and pale skin… So, I prefer to order it online, try it on in the comfort of my own home and usually opt with those silhouettes and cuts I know suit me best (hello non judgmental side tie bikini bottoms).  It has to be said, there is so much gorgeous swimwear out there these days, scrolling through pages and pages of bikinis, tank suits and more online can be overwhelming and time consuming…  So, I’ve decided to do it for you – check out some of my favorite new swimwear to get this season started with your best suit forward.

Missoni reversible bikini

Missoni reversible bikini $515

Mara Hoffman bikini

Mara Hoffman bikini (top $112 bottom $106)

Zimmerman bikini top and bottoms

Zimmerman bikini top $90 and bottoms $80

Asos bikini top and bottom

Asos bikini top $33 and bottom $25

Emamo bikini

Emamo bikini $375

Vix swimwear top and bottom

Vix swimwear top $96 and bottom $100

Topshop bikini set

Topshop bikini set $44

Stella McCartney bikini

Stella McCartney bikini $320

Mikoh bikini top and bottoms

Mikoh bikini top $108 and bottoms $108

Vitamin A bikini top and bottom

Vitamin A bikini top $92 and bottom $99

Forever 21 bikini top and bottoms

Forever 21 bikini top $15.90 and bottoms $12.90

Marysia swimsuit

Marysia swimsuit $335

6 Shore Road one piece

6 Shore Road one piece $168

Vitamin A bathing suit

Vitamin A bathing suit $167

Nasty Gal swimsuit

Nasty Gal swimsuit $78

Michael Kors swimsuit

Michael Kors swimsuit $392

Tory Burch bathing suit

Tory Burch bathing suit $250

L*Space swimsuit

L*Space swimsuit $143

Forever 21 one piece

Forever 21 one piece $24.90

Norma Kamali one piece

Norma Kamali one piece $350

Zinke swimsuit

Zinke swimsuit $136

South Beach swimsuit

South Beach swimsuit $68

MATERNITY MONDAY… fashionable pregnancy wear

Finding fashionable pregnancy wear doesn’t have to be a chore and it doesn’t have to be expensive, the key is to stay true to your personal style while still acknowledging your growing midsection.  There is nothing more adorable than a baby bump so try to enjoy dressing for your temporary shape!  Years ago, options were limited but these days there is so much fabulous, fashionable pregnancy wear that you really can have fun getting dressed in the morning.  Whether you feel better in dresses or jeans, whether you work at an office or you’re a casual stay at home mom there are plenty of choices to suit your needs!  Check out some of my favorite fashionable pregnancy wear to get you through these 9 months and beyond!

Hatch maternity dress

Hatch maternity dress $268

Topshop maternity tee

Topshop maternity tee $30

Topshop maternity dungarees

Topshop maternity dungarees $70

Asos maternity dress

Asos maternity dress $109

Asos maternity jumpsuit

Asos maternity jumpsuit $63

Pink Blush maternity maxi dress

Pink Blush maternity maxi dress $55

Asos maternity top

Asos maternity top $45

Asos maternity culottes

Asos maternity culottes $33

Olian maternity dress

Olian maternity dress $138

New Look maternity shirt

New Look maternity shirt $23

Citizens of Humanity maternity jeans

Citizens of Humanity maternity jeans $198

Eva Alexander maternity dress

Eva Alexander maternity dress $175.20

Topshop maternity shirt

Topshop maternity shirt $65

Rosie Pope maternity shorts

Rosie Pope maternity shorts $98

Asos maternity dress

Asos maternity dress $73

Rosie Pope maternity romper

Rosie Pope maternity romper $128

 

MOMMA LOVES… embroidered clothing

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When I first saw this Zara embroidered jacket I fell instantly in love.

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It’s completely inspired me for how I want to dress all season – a little homage to vacations in the Greek Islands as a child.

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They transform even your most basic pieces like ripped denim into a super fabulous outfit.

Much like eyelet, embroidered clothing are the perfect pieces for spring/summer giving the perfect balance between pretty, feminine and bohemian.  Delicate yet simple these pieces have been around forever and everywhere.  These gorgeous embroidered clothing remind me of childhood vacations in the greek islands and connect with me in such a way that I simply cannot resist them.  Whether a peasant blouse, dress or even a perfect light jacket these are the items that MAKE your look.  Super easy to wear all season long, embroidered clothing do all the talking without ever being loud.  Subtle yet gorgeous, whenever I wear these pieces I always get stopped and asked “where did you get that?”  While part of me wants to say, oh on vacation years ago to keep my secret) I’m going share with you some of the most beautiful embroidered clothing you have to have now!

Isabel Marant dress

Isabel Marant dress $1350

Dress Gallery dress

Dress Gallery dress $264

Madewell dress

Madewell dress $148

Asos dress

Asos dress 445

Vineet Bahl top

Vineet Bahl top $610

Sea top

Sea top $345

Kas top

Kas top $140

Forever 21 top

Forever 21 top $27.90

Chloe skirt

Chloe skirt $1595

Pia Pauro skirt

Pia Pauro skirt $460

Isabel Marant skirt

Isabel Marant skirt $290

Topshop skirt

Topshop skirt $70

Iro jacket

Iro jacket $640

BCBG jacket

BCBG jacket $448

Tularosa jacket

Tularosa jacket $178

Zara jacket

Zara jacket $79.90

MOMMA LOVES… statement necklaces

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A great statement necklace transforms your basics into a fabulous look! This necklace from Forever 21 doesn’t even have to cost much to go a long way!

One accessory that can instantly transform your look are statement necklaces.  These aren’t your delicate every day pieces – these are the large, dramatic, gorgeous jewels that can transform your simple tee, tank, or little black dress into a proper fashion forward look.  Fabulous statement necklaces don’t have to be expensive but they do have to be eye catching, adorned and transformative.  They take the most simple pieces you already have in your wardrobe and reinvent them.  Great statement necklaces can take you from the office to date night, and even to some formal events – so while they may seem loud they’re a lot more versatile than you might imagine.  Check out some of my favorite statement necklaces and get ready to pop your look with these incredible accessories.

Givenchy necklace

Givenchy necklace $3345

Oscar de la Renta necklace

Oscar de la Renta necklace $495

Schlimp and Ulrick necklace

Schlimp and Ulrick necklace $275

Adia Kibur necklace

Adia Kibur necklace $75

Maiyet necklace

Maiyet necklace $2650

Oscar de la Renta necklace

Oscar de la Renta necklace $875

Kate Spade necklace

Kate Spade necklace $208

Nasty Gal necklace

Nasty Gal necklace $75

Ben Amun necklace

Ben Amun necklace $1345

Alexis Bittar necklace

Alexis Bittar necklace $675

Kenneth Jay Lane necklace

Kenneth Jay Lane necklace $375

Forever 21 necklace

Forever 21 necklace $22.90

Herve Van der Straeten necklace

Herve Van der Straeten necklace $1330

Victoria Hayman necklace

Victoria Hayman necklace $450

Laura Cantu necklace

Laura Cantu necklace $185

Juliet & Company necklace

Juliet & Company necklace $77

MOMMA WANTS… culottes – spring’s hottest trend

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Not a skirt, not quite pants and not quite shorts – they’re culottes and they’re spectacular.

There’s no question that culottes are the absolute must have for the spring/summer season.  These slightly wide legged pants that crop somewhere between the calf and knee aren’t just popular they’re everywhere!  Every blogger, celebrity and fashionista is rushing to stores to pick up the hottest new culottes out there.  Comfortable, fashionable and incredibly cool these are the bottoms you have to have now.  At every price point and for every occasion there is a pair of culottes to suit your style needs.  They’re super versatile no matter what your personal style or lifestyle needs.  Check out my favorite culottes and dress them up or down with flats or heels for the perfect all around look!

Stella McCartney pants

Stella McCartney pants $1185

Alice & Olivia pants

Alice & Olivia pants $485

Mara Hoffman pants

Mara Hoffman pants $264

Asos pants

Asos pants $68

Delpozo pants

Delpozo pants $1500

Tibi pants

Tibi pants $425

Camo pants

Camo pants $180

Topshop pants

Topshop pants $80

Drone leather pants

Drone leather culottes $919.38

Elizabeth and James pants

Elizabeth and James pants $325

Blaque Label pants

Blaque Label pants $150

Zara pants

Zara pants $59.90

Etro pants

Etro pants $1010

Whistles pants

Whistles pants $180

Sanctuary pants

Sanctuary pants $99

Forever 21 pants

Forever 21 pants $27.90

MATERNITY MONDAY… fabulous maternity

As each month goes by you get a little rounder in the middle, luckily fabulous maternity clothes are right there to accommodate that gorgeous bump.  Getting dressed in the morning is hard enough for us, but when we’re pregnant our tolerance wanes while our bellies grow making it that much more challenging.  Navigating the bump space doesn’t have to be as difficult as maneuvering around cars in a packed parking lots because there are so many fabulous maternity options that can keep you looking like you even when you’re dressing for two!  Whether you’re carrying low, high, or all over, this is such a precious memorable time and there’s no need to hide away in terrible clothes – now more than ever get dressed, get out and show off!! Check out some of the super fabulous maternity wear that’s caught my eye this week!

Hatch dress

Hatch dress $298

Mamalicious maternity/nursing top

Mamalicious maternity/nursing top $50

Asos maternity skirt

Asos maternity skirt $36

Mamalicious maternity dress

Mamalicious maternity dress $73

Hatch cami

Hatch cami $128

Asos maternity pants

Asos maternity pants $$5

Topshop maternity dress

Topshop maternity dress $75

Seraphine maternity sweater

Seraphine maternity sweater $89

James maternity jeans

James maternity jeans $150

Asos maternity dress

Asos maternity dress $154

Mamalicious maternity top

Mamalicious maternity top $68

Mamalicious maternity pants

Mamalicious maternity pants $63

Topshop maternity dress

Topshop maternity dress $45

Seraphine maternity top

Seraphine maternity top $59

Hatch shorts

Hatch shorts $128

Mamalicious maternity dress

Mamalicious maternity dress $76

MOMMA’S UNDER $100… high style for less $$

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This is my favorite thing under $100! But as far as clothes and accessories go their are plenty of great options too!

This world is expensive and while we may love fashion and need clothes finding high style for less money is exactly what we’ve been looking for.  This world is expensive, especially with kids there’s a whole new level of costs you may not have anticipated – which means that staying on top of the latest trends becomes the least of our concerns.  However, as it turns out, looking fashionable doesn’t have to break the budget because finding high style for less is more prevalent than ever.  These designers are working hard to make great less expensive options that don’t sacrifice taste levels – and I am all for that!!  Check out my favorite high fashion style for less options that will give you the look you want at the price you want too!

Topshop dress

Topshop dress $75

Adia Kibur necklace

Adia Kibur necklace $95

Aldo sandals

Aldo sandals $84

Big Buddha clutch

Big Buddha clutch $65

New Look top

New Look top $24

Asos pants

Asos pants $73

Tai bracelet

Tai bracelet $70

Steve Madden pumps

Steve Madden pumps $99.95

Express bag

Express bag $34.93

Forever 21 jumpsuit

Forever 21 jumpsuit $24.90

Rue Gembon earrings

Rue Gembon earrings $42

Topshop sandals

Topshop sandals $85

Forever 21 bag

Forever 21 bag $22.90

Topshop top

Topshop top $70

Topshop skirt

Topshop skirt $70

Antik Batik bracelet set

Antik Batik bracelet set $62

Forever 21 espadrilles

Forever 21 espadrilles $32.90

Faith clutch

Faith clutch $45

Splendid shirt

Splendid shirt $88

Blank Denim jeans

Blank Denim jeans $88

Jules Smith necklace

Jules Smith necklace $65

Aldo pumps

Aldo pumps $84

Express bag

Express bag $34.93

Asos dress

Asos dress $36

Noir ear crawlers

Noir ear crawlers $30

New Look sandals

New Look sandals $45

Nasty Gal cuff me clutch

Nasty Gal cuff me clutch $45

MOMMA WANTS… little white tees please!

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A great little white tee can be simple or more detailed but the familiar silhouette never goes out of style.

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Casual, comfortable yet contemporary – these are the perfect tops you’re always on the look out for.

Great little white tees, like great jeans aren’t just clothing – they’re a staple.  Dress them up, dress them down – they never go away and we are always on the hunt for the perfect ones.  These white tees are soft, well fitted and part of our daily uniform. Simply put, they’re a second skin.  I’m not talking about our boyfriend’s tees or the ones you might find a tourist shop – these tops are sexy yet subtle, lived in yet fresh, and always effortless to throw on and go.  The shirts aren’t going to change the world – they’re our basics, our necessities right after underwear…  The fact is, we don’t have just one in our closets – these are the tops we might have in every color, or they might be tees for a night out and tees for a lazy Sundays on the couch, but the point is we can never get enough.  So check out my favorite t-shirt options that you’ll want to live in this season.

Clu tee

Clu tee $230

Rag & Bone top

Rag & Bone top $125

Helmut Lang top

Helmut Lang top $90

Free People tee

Free People tee $58

Iro top

Rio top $396

T by Alexander Wang tee

T by Alexander Wang tee $120

LNA tee

LNA tee $86

Forever 21 tee

Forever 21 tee $15.90

Thakoon top

Than top $590

R13 top

R13 top $195

Wilt tee

Wilt tee $132

Monrow tee

Monrow tee $97

Kate Spade top

Kate Spade top $328

See by Chloe top

See by Chloe top $195

Frame tee

Frame tee $78

Asos tee

Asos tee $36