March 2014 - Page 2 of 3 - Red Soled Momma

MOMMA LOVES… the sporty trend for us and them!

Me doing my best soccer mom impression – how does Max feel about it though?

Max rocking his baseball tee and sweatpants and me in my 3.1 Phillip Lim tee, Helmut Lang bra, Zara sweatpants and YSL pumps… Sporty chic for max and me!

So, a few days ago I did a post on perforated clothes and accessories which is really part of a much larger trend – the sporty trend. Athletic inspired clothing was everywhere on the runway and the great thing about this look is that it allows us to be stylish while also being super comfortable and able to chase our little ones. The sporty trend isn’t necessarily literal – I’m not saying to throw on you gym clothes and voila! Its all about the overall look and feel of an item - a sexy slouchy track pant, a baseball tee, a bomber jacket, or even just something with a more athletic fabric, detail or silhouette. The key is to still look feminine but bringing in a relaxed athletic element. Mixing a sporty trend piece with a slouchy silk sweatpants with some great heels and a blazer can take you from the office to a dinner on the town, yet its comfortable and casual enough to pair with a simple tee and sneakers for an activity with your little one. For our kids this look is ideal because its, cute, comfortable and allows them to do all the climbing, running, jumping and various other mischief they get into on a daily basis. Check out some of my favorite pieces to help you accomplish the sporty trend stylishly and comfortably!

First the sporty trend for us:

Iro bomber jacket $760

Current/Elliott sweatpants $138

Helmut Lang asymmetrical bra $90

Forever 21 sweater $22.80

Neil Barrett sweatshirt $695

Bless’ed are the Meek dress $220

Theyskens Theory top $145

MICHAEL Michael Kors cargo pants $99.50

Helmut Lang knit sweatshirt $320

BCBG jumpsuit $298

Splendid pants $118

Vince Camuto dress $111.30

Forever 21 bomber $32.80

Rag & Bone romper $450

Diane von Furstebberg silk baseball top $245

Zoe Karssen sweatshirt $125

Forever 21 skirt $17.80

Iro boucle/mesh jacket $450

Marcus Lupfer trackpants $305

Helmut Lang skirt $195

J Crew baseball top $70

Ohne Titel skirt $435

ATM silk trackpants $258

Theory dress $160

Splendid sweatshirt $98

and for our littlest ones:

Peek short sleeve jacket $42

Ralph Lauren rugby shirt and short set $45

Puma hoodie and pants set $24

Gap rugby tee $16.95

Peek shorts $28

Sara Kety bodysuit $20

Chloe romper $110

MIni Boden pants $18

Carter’s hoodie cardigan set $16.99

Peek raglan tee $34

Under Armour skirt and bodysuit set $22.10

Ralph Lauren hoodie and sweatpants set $55

Old Navy pants $9.94

Gap shorts $14.95

Ralph Lauren polo dress $32.50

Ruggedbutts diaper cover $34.99

Peek tee $38

First Impressions romper $9.99

Armani tennis dress $175

Puma 3pc set $29.99

and for our toddlers…

DKNY terry dress $56

Peek hoodie $49.50

Mini Boden skorts $30

Mini Boden rugby shirt $48

Gap raglan tee $19.95

Gap sweatshirt $26.95

DKNY dress $28.20

Armani Junior track pants and sweatpants set $190

Old Navy hoodie $14

Old Navy tee $5

Peek dolphin shorts $34

Adidas jacket and pants set $38.40

Miken clothing tee $24

Ralph Lauren sweatpants $35

Egg Baby dress $50

Puma jacket $46

J Crew sweater $59.50

Circo shorts $4.25

Juicy Couture jumpsuit $98

Diesel reversible jacket $139

MOMMA MUST HAVE… wedges – the perfect spring/summer shoe!

My beloved Chloe wedges, perfect for every occasion, comfortable and they double as bookends for Max’s vast collection of baby classics!

My Chloe wedges are one of my best footwear investments of all time! They are timeless, comfortable and super versatile. Wedges are great because they give you that bit of extra height, help you stand taller and yet they’re still very comfortable (unless of course you’re walking on cobblestone). I call them the ultimate spring/summer shoe because they are – perfect to wear with jeans, shorts, dresses, skirts and for every occasion from a walk in the park, a meeting in the office to a dinner on the town. Every woman should have a pair of amazing go-to wedge sandals in their wardrobe because they can perfectly complete your look with very little effort – and we all need a few more no brainers in our life! Check out some of my favorite wedges and get ready to wear them constantly for the next 6+ months (and again, year after year).

Chloe wedge sandals $840

Kate Spade wedges $258

Forever 21 sandals $32.80

Christian Lounoutin sandals $695

Tory Burch wedges $325

Diane von Fursternberg sandals $298

Asos wedges $65.87

Jimmy Choo sandals $575

Michael Michael Kors sandals $149.95

Toms sandal $69

Giuseppe Zanottie sandals $1050

See by Chloe sandals $310

Steve Madden sandal $79.95

Stuart Weitzman sandals $398

Sophia Webster sandals $250

Joe’s Jeans espadrilles $115

Aldo sandals $55

Valentino sandal $675

Michael Kors sandals $550

Splendid wedges $128

Guess sandals $89

MOMMA LOVES… the perfect perforated trend (keeps you cool for spring)

In my Elizabeth and James perforated top…

Getting ready for spring with my baby boy rocking the perforated trend

The perforated trend has been everywhere – from bags, shoes, clothes and in a range of fabrics from leather to the lightest voile. Think eyelet with a modern twist. This detail gives the right amount of peek a boo while also looking casual enough for day. The perforated trend will keep you looking cool while also keeping you, well, cool as the days get warmer. Whether you’re looking for larger cutouts or the smaller pinhole variety the look is effortlessly stylish and a must have for Spring. The perforated trend is one part sporty, one part rock n’roll and easier than you would imagine to pull off. The look is light and comfortable enough for a trip to the park yet sexy and edgy enough for an evening on the town. So get our your hole punchers (just kidding – let’s leave it to the professionals) because this is a fun, fabulous trend that has me counting down for summer!

Perfect perforated clothes:

Milly jacket $695

Autumn Cashmere sweater $297

BCBG Max Azria top $98

3.1 Phillip Lim dress $650

Cardigan top $158

Line & Dot romper $118

Spledid tee $88

Helmut Lang perforated leather jacket $1390

Rachel Zoe perforated leather skirt $695

Elizabeth and James top $295

Bailey 44 top $121

BB Dakota perforated jacket $79.06

Rag & Bone open back pullover $220

Riller & Fount dress $198

Michael Michael Kors tee $99.50

Forever 21 skirt $19.80

Tibi perforated dress $425

Iro tank $278

Ella Moss tee $148

Free People jacket $99.95

BB Dakota dress $80

The perforated trend: bags and shoes!

Jimmy Choo ballet flats $675

Joie sandal $295

Via Spiga sandals $195

Tabitha Simmons sandals $695

Tory Burch ballet flats $250

Sam Edelman sandals $120

Chloe ballet flats $595

Free People sneaker $269

Aldo shoes $80

Giorgio Armani pumps $795

Loeffler Randall espadrilles $195

Nine West sandal $88.95

Chloe bag $2800

Michael Kors tote $498

Danielle Nicole satchel $98

Alexander Wang bag $1095

Coach satchel $358

Rebecca Minkoff bag $225

Asos clutch $37.64

Elizabeth and James tote $545

Tory Burch satchel $495

Topshop bag $84

And a few pairs of perforated shoes for our little ones – great for summer time when they need a bit of ventilation – also, some of these are great in the water!

Converse slip ons $29.95

Naturino sneakers $75

Toms slip ons $31.95

Mini Melissa shoes $50

Gap shoes $19.95

Old Navy mary janes $10

MATERNITY MONDAY… non maternity clothes for pregnancy – always a favorite!

Having a baby is full of unknowns… From when will you get pregnant, how bad will the morning sickness be, boy or girl, twins, when will you give birth and then all the questions which have no right answers for how to raise a child… Finding great non maternity clothes for pregnancy helps to eliminate the age old question of what to wear while expecting so you can focus on more important things… When my husband and I started trying for baby, I stopped shopping because I didn’t want to buy anything that I wouldn’t be able to get much use out of – and it took us months to conceive… I was in a style rut. Then, once pregnant, there were the months of not showing but being too big, bloated and uncomfortable to fit my normal clothes… Non maternity clothes for pregnancy are brilliant because they are the clothes you want to buy anyway that will allow you to feel like yourself no matter what your body shape – which also comes in handy during those months post baby (for me a year) until you get your body back… The key to finding the best non maternity clothes for pregnancy is to look for fabric with stretch (jersey is brilliant), tops and dresses that are longer and fuller (empire waist, pleats, volume, maxi dresses and skirts), ruched pieces that will accommodate your growing mid-section (don’t be afraid to show off that bump!) and bottoms that are lower and roomier (perhaps even with an elastic or drawstring waist)… Also, remember that as pregnancy goes on, the waist of a dress may end up under your bust and that dress will be better worn as a top, and some tops may need to be layered over a longer maternity tank – which is perfectly okay. Having these pieces in your wardrobe will satisfy your fashion cravings before during and after pregnancy so that you can at least dress like yourself when your body is not your own and again later when your life is no longer your own! Check out some of my favorite non maternity clothes for pregnancy that can withstand the test of time and your incredible bulging waist line!

Free People blouse $118

AIR by alice + olivia dress $297

Line & Dot dress $126

Blank Denim track trouser jeans $84

Joie blouse $208

James Perse leggings $68

Theodira & Callum convertable dress to skirt $245

Forever 21 dress $15.94

10 Crosby street tee/tank combo top $295

Splendid pants $108

Free People dress $128

Enza Costa tank $93

Joie pants $168

Free People top $98

Ella Moss dress $288

Spendid skirt/dress $100

Free People tunic $128

Amanda Uprichard dress $180

Club Monaco top with split back $225

Free People skirt $88

Clu dress $121

Plenty by Tracy Reese blouse $118

Club Monaco pants $139.50

Tbags dress $194

SHOP THE LOOK SUNDAY… multiple ways to wear clothes

Shop the look Sunday is a chance for me, as a stylist, to give some advice on the trends I’ve covered during the week and show you multiple ways to wear clothes to get the most out your purchases. This week I covered the enormously popular fringe trend, the perfect footwear for all seasons – the shoe bootie and the fresh new plaid for spring – and now I can show you how you can take one piece from each of those trends and wear them from desk to date and from the park to brunch. One complaint I get from women all the time is that they buy something and only ever wear it one way and feel stuck in a rut – I’ll show you multiple ways to wear clothes that are, perhaps, a lot more versatile than you think! Check out some of the great trends for spring that you can wear now and wear later and the many ways that you can wear them! Don’t forget, as always, that you can click on any picture to shop the look!

How to wear fringe from desk to date – pair with classic pieces such as a pencil skirt and pumps to give the boho look a modern sophistication.

How to wear fringe from the park to brunch – keep the lines long and clean – pair with some great flats like these d’orsay ones and some personal jewelry – don’t be afraid to play up the boho look with a fringed accessory as long as the fringed pieces compliment rather that drown the look.

How to wear the shoe bootie from desk to date – keep your look feminine yet conservative with a little black dress, a great jacket and some fabulous statement jewels!

How to wear the shoe bootie from the park to brunch – pair with your perfect jeans and top combo and pop with a bright bag and personal jewels.

How to wear plaid from desk to date – keep all accessories soft and ladylike to keep the outfit feminine yet conservative for the workplace.

How to wear plaid from the park to brunch – keep things simple with some great gold sandals and boho chic accessories for a stylish yet effortless look.

MOMMA LOVES… black and white clothes – always chic, easy and on trend

Max and I are in our black and white – classic, playful, chic and always in style!

Black and white clothes (as in both together in on piece) have been enormously popular on the runway, red carpet and in every store imaginable. They work because the look is crisp, elegant, timeless and so easy to wear. Black and white clothes can be worn as easily in the winter as they can be in summer, which is key this time of year when you’re desperate to transition into spring but practical enough to know that whatever you buy still needs to work with your tired winter wardrobe. Black and white will always be classic, never go out of style and, generally, matches everything – making these pieces always wearable, the fact that they are super on trend is the added bonus. Whether you’re more into a lady like chic, casual sporty or prefer a bit of an edge, black and white clothes can tick all your boxes. You can keep your look simple yet neat by wearing a black and white piece with black and/or white or throw in a pop of color – the look is SO easy to wear, no matter what your lifestyle needs and will always looks great! Beyond the fact that they are the perfect additions for every closet they are also perfect for our little ones because black and white clothes are super simple, yet cute and pulled together (which is essential when you don’t have the time or energy in the morning). Check out some great black and white clothes that can get you and your little ones ready for spring looking polished, cool and stylish.

First black and white clothes for us:

Richard Nicoll sweater $650

Ali Ro dress $308

BB Dakota top $70

Forever 21 pants $14.80

Alice + Olivia jacket $495

Milly dress $385

Charles Henry skirt $154

Free People pants $79.95

Iro jumpsuit $587

Karl Lagerfeld blazer $425

ALC top $109

Aqua skirt $68

Ohne Titel dress $510

Helmut Lang jacket $495

Bailey 44 top $174

Aqua pants $78

ALC pencil skirt $398

BB Dakota jacket $105

ALC open back tank $89

Aqua dress $88

And black and white clothes (admittedly a lot of it is navy and white but it gets the high contrast effect) for our little ones:

7 For All Mankind top and jeans set $69

Miniclasix tee and shorts set $52

Luli & Me dress $80

Litte Marc Jacobs hoodie $116

Penelope Mack dress and bloomers set $26

Nanette 3 pc set $19.80

Petit Bateau skirt $56

Gap sweater $32.95

Sara Kety bodysuit $20

Baby Essentials bodysuit $4.99

Circo dress $12

Adidas track suit $27.99

Marie Chantal bubble romper $82

J Crew cashmere sweater $145

Juicy Couture dress $88

Sovereign Code shirt $29

Jumping Beans skirt $5.99

Peek t-shirt $34

Gap dress $26.99

Volcom theral top $22

Nununu dress $42

Nununu playsuit $46

MOMMA IS… mad about plaid!

Me and Max in our spring time plaid, enjoying the California sunshine (PS – I’m getting a much needed hair cut today…)

Once upon a time plaid was reserved for the cooler fall and winter months and relegated to thicker materials such as flannel but, while that will always be true, it has also been reinvented for the spring and summer months in lighter colors and fabrics. That’s right, plaid is hot for spring and the widely popular tartan print can be found in everything from your traditional button front to dresses and blouses in silk and chiffon. Plaid is always sweet on our little ones but it can also be incredibly sophisticated and elegant for us! There is so much versatility with the print that you can wear it easily with for a casual Sunday afternoon stroll with your little one, a boardroom meeting for the working moms, or an evening out on the town. Plaid is cool and relaxed yet polished and classic – check out some of my favorite pieces for both us and our little ones that we can wear now and on into the warmer months!

First some fabulous flair for us:

Tibi top $298

findersKEEPERS dress $148

J Crew shirt $90

Asos pants $41.40

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania skirt $490

Splendid maxi dress $168

Clu shirttail top $86

Karl Lagerfeld jacket $630

Ella Moss maxi dress $288

Bella Dahl shirt $145

Topshop plaid chiffon tee $72

Aice + Olivia plaid dress $297

Equipment sweater $228

Rails shirt $137

Madewell skirt $88

Asos top $60.22

Narciso Rodriguez plaid knit dress $895

Ella Moss top $168

Endless Rose skirt $52

Sister by Sibling sweater $315

Soft Joie dress $188

Free People trousers $128

Velvet shirt $108

Topshop tartan tee $76

Jacquemus dress $429

Elizabeth and James blouse $345

FindersKeepers skirt $132

Splendid top $88

Forever 21 shirt $19.80

And for our little ones:

Ralph Lauren dress and bloomers $45

Tartine et Chocolate dress $116

Hartstings shirt $21

Ralph Lauren overalls and bodysuit $55

Peek baby girl pants $28

Andy & Evan infant onesie $32.20

True Religion shirt $98

Tucker + Tate shorts $27.50

OshKosh B’gosh bodysuit $9.60

Gap one piece $26.95

Kiddo Girls sweater $19.20

Bitz Kids reversible shirt $40

Hartstings infant dress $27

Old Navy short $14.94

Hartstings skirt $33.60

Peek shirt $34

Busy Bees top and bloomers set $45

OshKosh B’gosh overalls $19.20

Hartstrings dress $70

Peek shorts $39.50

Burberry infant dress $165

Ralph Lauren top and cargo shorts $55

Old Navy top $8.97

Gap shirt $29.95

MOMMA LOVES… cutie shoe booties

My Christian Louboutin shoe booties ended up in Max’s kitchen!

The perfect footwear to see you through all seasons are the shoe booties. Shoe booties are basically cut at the ankle or even right below the ankle – sort of like a shoe but with more coverage like a boot. They can be worn just as easily with a skirt, a summer dress or shorts in the summer as they can with pants, tights and jeans in the winter. Super stylish yet comfortable (depending on your heel hight) they give you a great look while also giving you extra support. Shoe booties are a must have for every wardrobe because they tick all the boxes – fun, fabulous and (wait for it) functional! Whether you’re a high heel addict or looking for something to run around town in (while still wanting to look fashionable) shoe booties are truly a must have! There are so many varying styles of shoe booties from classic casual to dressed up, even open toed – the options are endless (and amazing). Check out some of the hottest shoe booties in the market that you can wear now and wear later… You’ll get so much wear out of them, you might have to find a good shoe repair guy to get you through next year too!

Chloe ankle boots $1345

Prada bootie $830

Frye ankle boots $288

Aldo ankle booties $39.98

Christian Louboutin shoe booties $1195

Rag & Bone booties $495

Ash western booties $195

Halogen bootie $99.95

Jeffrey Campbell bootie $199.95

Isabel Marant boots $650

Michael Michael Kors booties $197.95

H by Hudson bootie $310

Tom Ford ankle boots $1390

Sam Edelman bootie $130

Forever 21 booties $69.80

Tabitha Simmons boots $1195

Toga boots $520

Aldo booties $59.98

Forever 21 cowboy booties $32.80

Isabel Marant moccasin boots $1330

Splendid booties $158

Gianvito Rossi bootie $790

Alexander Wang ankle boots $495

Forever 21 booties $59.80

Junya Watanabe bootie $1585 (for the rocker chick)

Giuseppe Zanotti booties $1395 (for the uptown lady)

FREEBIRD by Steven $245 (for the boho hippie chick)

Forever 21 booties $32.80

MOMMA LOVES…. fringe benefits, the hot trend for spring!

Max and I walking the line – a bit of fringe takes an ordinary tee and gives it a style boost.

Fringe was everywhere in the Spring/Summer runway collections and now it’s in every store and waiting for us! Everything from clothes, bags, shoes even bathing suits are featuring this tasseled trend. One part boho chic and one part rocker, there’s no doubt that fringe is a HUGE trend for spring. Whether you want to go all in and rock a fully fringed dress or just dip your toe in the trend water and sport a bit of fringe detailing there is something for everyone and its an easy way to update your usual look in a very modern, wearable way. A classic tee with some tassled detailing, a fringed sandal or bag with your favorite summer dress – it injects instant style into any look. Personally, I am OBSESSED with all the amazing new Gucci fringe accessories – heels, flats, boots, bags – they’re all so amazing it hurts.. Another great thing about fringe is it conceal some of your less favorite areas – a little fringed swim coverup or swimsuit can help distract from certain areas while drawing attention to your amazing style! Check out some of my favorite fringe pieces I’m coveting for spring!

Tamara Mellon suede skirt $1195

TNTees top $255

Free People cardigan $69.95

PilyQ skirt swim coverup $143

Steven by Steve Madden bag $68

Schutz sandal $240

Erickson Beamon necklace $1480

Haute Hippie dress $575

Milly top $340

Luli Fama caftan cover up $174

Forever 21 tee $15.80

Sam Edelman boots $160

Gucci bag $2250

Deepa Gurani necklace $248

Tibi dress $695

L*Space bikini top $73

Alice & Olivia skirt $297

Selected sweatshirt $94.10

Free People tee $26.40

Gucci sandals $650

Asos bag $84.69

Each X other sweatshirt $527

Eva Franco pencil skirt $168

Warehouse dress $50.81

Gucci flat sandals $585

Indah bag $158

ABS necklace $85

BCBG cocktail dress $428

Haute hippie top $195

RVCA maxi dress $33

minnetonka sandal $53

Gucci bag $1950

Forever 21 necklace $10.80

Herve Leger dress $1640

3.1 Phillip Lim top $325

Free People dress $280

Indah bikini top $83

Gianvito Rossi heels $1590

Free People boots $169.95

Ecote bag $64

And while there may not be much fringe for our little ones – I am OBSESSED with these Minnetonka booties for baby boys, girls, toddlers and onwards! An absolute must have for our little ones!

Minnetonka baby bootie $21.95

Minnetonka baby bootie in red $21.95

Minnetonka baby bootie in pink $21.95

Minnetonka toddler boots $42.95

Minnetonka toddler/little kids boots $27.95

Minnetonka girls boots $40

MATERNITY MONDAY… the best maternity clothes to style the bump!

Its maternity monday everyone and time for me to show you some of the best maternity clothes available to dress you growing belly! I am not even trying to be funny, but some of these clothes I am desperate for them to make into normal sizes – they’re that good! You no longer have to hide your baby bump under a mumu or fidget uncomfortably in some ill fitting, totally not your style, maternity get up because designers have taken styling expectant mommas very seriously. There are some of the best maternity clothes I’ve ever seen in the market right now that will get you through the 9 months comfortably and, wait for it, stylishly! You don’t have to sacrifice your sense of style while you sacrifice everything else (you know, wine and sushi) because these clothes look amazing and make pregnancy look that much better! Your hair is thick and gorgeous, your skin is glowing and now you can have the best maternity clothes to get your through the 9 months without missing a stylish beat!