Red Soled Momma - Page 6 of 58 - Long time fashion stylist and recent mom Red Soled Momma is a blog about my journey back to glamour after baby & all the wondrous things.

MOMMA LOVES… a pretty blouse always goes a long way

#TBT to one of the first pictures I ever took for the blog in one of my favorite blouses of all time!

Quite frankly, a beautiful blouse goes a long way in my book. It’s one of those pieces that services your best for all your needs – from work, to brunch and from a casual day look to a dressed up evening one it’s one of those pieces that goes the distance. Whether you prefer something more polished and conservative or something more relaxed and bohemian – the blouse has so many incarnations. Pair it with everything from jeans to pencil skirts, dress it up or dress it down – it holds it’s own in every situation. Check out some of my favorite pretty versions of the blouse and have one less fashion fret when asking yourself what to wear….

Chloe top $2395

Joseph top $415

Christophe Sauvat top $190

Asks top $40

Altuzarra top $795

Alexis blouse $352

Antik Batik top $208

Topshop top $60

Isabel Marant top $780

Diane von Furstenberg top $368

Alice & Olivia top $198

Oasis top $68

Roberto Cavalli top $888

Joie top $298

Ella Moss top $148

Forever 21 top $24.90

MOMMA LOVES… summertime accessories (to finish my look)

Summertime accessories – sunglasses and hats oh my!!

Super cute, stylish and practical too!

Fabulous summertime accessories are those bits and pieces that actually make your look. I’m not talking about bags, shoes or even jewels (for a change) I’m talking about the hats, sunglasses and scarves that instantly transform your basic pieces into outfits. Its these summertime accessories that protect you from the sun whilst also injecting a bit of something extra special into your look. Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered what your outfit was missing? As a fashion stylist, I know it’s usually the little things that transform an outfit from ordinary to extraordinary. Check out my favorite summertime accessories and add an extra style boost to your look.

Eugenia Kim fedora $325

Rag & Bone sun hat $295

Sensi Studio panama hat $120

Topshop hat $60

Eugenia Kim sun hat $273

Janessa Leone hat $180

Hat Attack panama hat $106

Oasis trilby $27

Victoria Beckham sunglasses $550

Isabel Marant aviators $365

Wonderland sunglasses $170

Le Specs sunglasses $50

Chloe sunglasses $376

Prada sunglasses $300

Ray Ban aviators $170

Asos sunglasses $33

Givenchy scarf $455

Tory Burch scarf $195

Anna Coroneo scarf $75

Forever 21 scarf $9.90

Saint Laurent scarf $495

Alexander McQueen scarf - summertime accessories

Alexander McQueen scarf $245

Kate Spade scarf $128

River Island scarf $22

MOMMA LOVES… skater dresses

Fit and far is always a desirable silhouette so a fabulous skater dress is a must have for every wardrobe.

Pretty, feminine and figure flattering a fashion no brainer.

I love playing with proportions in my looks so skater dresses (also called fit and flare) are always an easy go to for me. Not only are the pretty and feminine but they’re the ever important figure flattering silhouette we all know and love. Great skater dresses nice you a nice body skimming look on top, nipped in waist and then a fuller skirt (which always makes me happy when I’m trying to hide my bbq weight – you know all those amazing hamburgers and hotdogs). Super easy to wear regardless of shape, age or even age these dresses are a must have since the beginning of time. Check out my favorite skater dresses for summer and find some perfect options for work and play for night and day.

Ralph Lauren Black Label dress $717

Diane von Furstenberg dress $298

Asos dress $127

Topshop dress $68

Burberry dress $1495

Alice & Olivia dress $440

Milly dress $350

Aqua dress $70.40

Lela Rose $867

Elizabeth and James dress $365

Kate Spade dress $298

Forever 21 dress $24.90

Oscar de la Renta dress $2790

ALC dress $565

Parker dress $297

Asks dress $81

MATERNITY MONDAY… cool pregnancy style

Having super cool pregnancy style is all about looking relaxed, effortless and chic. Now this may seem like an impossibility with the way you’re feeling and the new and different shape your body is taking but, as I’ve said before, it’s all about taking your personal style and adapting it in the most simple, elegant way. I’m not suggesting crop tops and high heels but having a cool pregnancy style might mean a little trapeze dress or romper with a fabulous pair of flats. Styling your bump can be easy and fun if you know what to look for. Check out some of the super cool pregnancy style available this week and get excited about dressing for 2!

Asos maternity dress $46

Topshop maternity top $70

Topshop maternity skirt $52

Olian maternity dress $128

Asos maternity romper $50

Asos maternity cardigan $50

Topshop maternity dress $80

Topshop maternity top $50

Citizens of Humanity maternity jeans $198

Leota maternity dress - cool maternity style

Leota maternity dress $148

Topshop maternity top $40

Asos maternity pants $63

Asos maternity dress $73

Asos maternity playsuit $46

Tart maternity blazer $128

Mamalicious maternity dress $50

MOMMA’S UNDER $100… summer style for less

What to do with that $100 bill. He would definitely spend it on toys… But here are some great super stylish options we would prefer.

The hot weather is here, so while we need less clothes we also want our summer style for less too. All around, the warmer months are less expensive – we eat less and we wear less but that doesn’t mean we don’t want to look great for all those summer bbqs and vacations we have planned. Achieving great summer style for less is closing carefully where we choose to spend money – the perfect go-to summer time dress, fabulous shorts, perfect sandals… It’s all about finding the perfect balance in your look and finding those items that haven’t sacrificed style for price. Check out some of my favorite finds to help you achieve super chic summer style for less!

Topshop dress $95

Jules Smith cuff $45

Topshop espadrilles $90

Zara bag $89.90

Topshop cami $30

Jules Smith necklace $55

River Island pants $63

Halogen wedges $99.95

Forever 21 bag $24.90

Joa blouse $68

Topshop skirt $55

Shashi ear climbers $55

Forever 21 sandals $12.90

French Connection bag $54

Asos blouse $45

Blank Denim jeans - summer style for less

Blank Denim jeans $88

Rebecca Minkoff bracelet $98

Forever 21 shoes $24.90

Asks bag $90

Asks dress $68

Amber Sceats ear crawler $89

Ivanka Trump sandals $80.96

Skinny Dip clutch $73

MOMMA LOVES… the camisole

You have the right to bare your arms this summer with some fabulous camisole tops!

The go-to summer blouse is the camisole – it’s pretty, feminine and sleeveless. I love pairing them with everything from minis to cut offs and layered with little summer jackets for the crisper evenings – they literally go perfectly with any summer wardrobe. Great camisoles can be simple or adorned, preppy or boho – there are plenty of styles for this perfect little top. Get ready to show off those arms this summer with a bit of sleeveless action (ps – I really need to work on eliminating my bingo wings). Check out some of the greatest camisoles of the season and dress up your summer look with effortless sophistication.

Chloe top $1195

Tibi cami $295

Helmut Lang cami $185

Topshop cami $52

Haute Hippie cami $395

3.1 Phillip Lim cami $295

Rebecca Taylor cami $195

Forever 21 top $15.90

Adam Lippes camisole $690

Tibi top $375

Parker cami $198

VAVA by Joy Han top $63

Alice & Olivia cami $398

Make top $260

BCBG top $138

New Look cami $32

MOMMA LOVES… espadrilles for super chic comfort

The perfect pair of espadrilles work perfectly with all your casual summertime looks – allowing you to pull of effortless chic in comfort!

Fabulous espadrilles are the quintessential pairing of comfort and style making them more than just a nice idea – they’re a must have. So simple, elegant and easy to wear they are the perfect summer footwear. Wear them with everything from denim to dresses they’re casual without feeling haphazard. They’re chic without trying too hard and they’re comfortable without looking overly so. They have a polished feel to them whilst totally giving that vacation vibe – they’re espadrilles and they’re spectacular. Move over sneakers, summer is here and it’s time to break out these rope bottoms gems. Check out my favorite espadrilles that you need to have right now!

Valentino espadrilles $895

Ash shoes $225

Tory Burch flats $129.50

Topshop shoes $75

Chiara Ferragni shoes $319

Rebecca Minkoff shoes $150

Soludos platforms $95

Forever 21 shoes $17.90

Gucci espadrilles $425

Mint & Rose shoes $160

Rebecca Minkoff shoes $125

Asos flats (2 pack!!) $33

Saint Laurent shoes $446

Jimmy Choo espadrilles $395

Love Moschino shoes $140

Soludos shoes $55

MOMMA LOVES… denim cut offs for summer time.

Nothing better on a hazy summer day then the perfect pair of denim cut offs. These Blank Denim shorts can be dressed up or dressed down for some fun in the sun!

Sorry jeans, it’s hot out and it’s time to break out the denim cut offs for all my casual summer time affairs (and non affairs). The perfect pair of slightly distressed shorts pair perfectly with everything from t-shirts and tanks and easily dress down your fancier tops. These denim cut offs work for just about every occasion (except, of course for work or weddings) but they’re easy to dress up or down with a change of shoes. Pair them with flat sandals or sneakers for a low key trip to the park, with flip flops to the back or with wedges and a cute blouse for an evening bbq. Great denim cut offs are the perfect blend of casual yet stylish and to top it off they’re super comfortable (and hard to mess up – for those of us with rough and tumble toddlers). Free your legs and get into some of these fabulous shorts! Check out my favorite denim cut offs to get you through summer in effortless style.

Genetic Los Angeles shorts $214

7 For All Mankind shorts $178

One Teaspoon shorts $99

Asos shorts $50

3×1 shorts $225

Current/Elliott shorts $178

Hudson shorts $158

Free People shorts $68

J Brand shorts $178

James Jeans shorts $145

Blank Denim shorts $78

Forever 21 shorts $19.90

Rag & Bone shorts $175

Joe’s Jeans shorts $138

One Teaspoon shorts $110

Topshop shorts $40

MATERNITY MONDAY… summer maternity clothes to beat the heat

When you’re pregnant and it’s hot out it’s easy to feel miserable so finding great summer maternity clothes that can keep you looking and feeling cool you’re a happy camper. I remember feeling so uncomfortable and self conscious when I was nearing the end of my pregnancy (around this very time 3 years ago). Every part of me felt enormous and I was a sweaty exhausted mess in desperate need of summer maternity clothes that would allow me to get out (so I could walk out the baby) and feel somewhat human again. Winter months were great because you could hide under layers of cozy clothes but come spring/summer skin is in – not just because it’s fashionable but because in the hot heat its a necessity. Check out some of my favorite summer maternity clothes to show of your bump in style and comfort.

Asos maternity dress $57

Topshop maternity tee $40

Topshop maternity skirt $52

Asos maternity dress $37

Asos top $40

Citizens of Humanity maternity jeans $198

Topshop maternity dress - summer maternity clothes

Topshop maternity dress $90

Rosie Pope maternity romper $128

Asos maternity/nursing dress $54

New Look maternity blouse $23

Asos maternity short $45

Topshop maternity dress $80

Olian maternity top $108

Rosie Pope maternity shorts $98

Asos maternity dress $50

Asos maternity romper $45

FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE (you know you’re sweatin’)

Flashback to my husband’s first father’s day almost 3 years ago! Obviously the best father’s day gift is a child but here are some other options!

It’s time ladies and kids, time for my father’s day gift guide to make sure they know who really is the boss in the family. Our kids. Whether you’re shopping for your dad your husband (for your little ones) men can be super tricky. This father’s day gift guide isn’t necessarily about socks and ties (unless that’s what he’s into – which, ironically, my dad is)it’s about finding something that says I know you, I love you and I appreciate you. It doesn’t have to cost a lot – it’s all about the thought. So, relax, make him a nice card and check out my father’s day gift guide for some great ideas to put smiles on the dials of all the special men in your life.

One insanely adorable brilliant website that has been brought to my attention is: mancrates.com which you can select for the men in your life – dad might love whisky while your husband loves video games - whatever the man, there’s a perfect gift set for him – and hilariously it comes in a crate complete with crowbar for manly prying open come the big day…