accessories

I'm so excited to talk about my friend Margo's new exclusive HSN jewelry collection. Margo is an insanely talented NYC designer of MargoManhattan.com fame. She's been outfitting celebs for years in chic, rock-and-roll jewelry that I could only dream about owning. This savvy ...read more

These days, I have a lot on my plate… you know, besides cookies. Working, parenting, “wife-ing”—there’s never a dull moment in this hectic life of mine, and I’m always tending to something or someone—and it’s usually not myself. My main form of exercise: chasing two toddlers ...read more

Hello, spring. (Well, hello officially, at least.) We've been dreaming about you, and counting down the days until you'd peek your sunny little head out from behind winter's bleak and cold and cloudy horizon. Alas, here you are! The Vernal Equinox—could we love you any more?!? ...read more

I went to college in Syracuse. The snow was ample, the wind was biting, and the winters were cold, bitter, and brutal. (Seriously though, Go Cuse!) Walking to class on a January day required thermal underwear, sweaters, hats, earmuffs, fleece pullovers, and a jacket so bulky ...read more

I've been getting more and more intrigued by the organic community and all the products that fall into the category. The term "organic" spreads far beyond the food industry into products and companies I never knew existed. I had NO clue that organic feminine care was a thing! It ...read more

It's easy to get distracted by beautiful gifts. One look at our holiday gift guide and you'll be swooning over all the fabulous ideas. For those of you looking specifically for beauty related items to stuff stockings, you've come to the right place. Here are a few of my top ...read more

Everyone loves a personalized gift. Whether it's for a birthday, anniversary, or other holiday, adding a touch of personalization heightens the entire gift giving experience. While it's somewhat easy now to order anything with a name, I wanted to give my recipients something a ...read more

Sterling silver is so trendy right now. I admit my rose gold love is still strong, but I love what’s going on with the hottest trend–silver! Nambé Jewelry is a big part of what’s new and fresh. A few weeks ago, they launched a new line of silver jewelry that is available ...read more

If you are still living in summer land, it's time to join us all here living in fall land. My favorite time of year! There are plenty of fabulous accessories to wrap yourself in, but why not try out one (or all!) of these fabulous scarves. I chose four completely different ...read more

This week I was able to get a look at the new Nambé jewelry launch. It's pretty exciting to see one of my favorite brands getting into the accessory business. And Macy's is the perfect spot--it's where style-savvy moms love to pop in to update their wardrobes. I made plans to ...read more

Sometimes, I can overload my purse with things. I tend to carry a larger bag because I schlep my laptop everywhere, but recently I've been trying to cut down the clutter. It saves my back muscles and my sanity. Every woman I know has rooted around in her purse to find something ...read more

Through the month of October, 20% of net proceeds of this Talbots blanket scarf for Breast Cancer support will benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Ladies, we can look great and feel great supporting this cause. Now do me a favor before you keep reading. Have you ...read more

Ever since I started wearing a bra, I was convinced that there was something just not so great about it. I couldn't exactly pinpoint why I hated them so much, but I certainly wasn't comfortable. Was it initial awkwardness? Was there a size issue? When I left the nest and started ...read more

You've probably seen the Tonymoly brand at your local Sephora. Amongst the Sephora branded masks that I have gushed about before are the Tonymoly I'M REAL face masks. I tried them once and have been hooked ever since. But I bet you didn't know that Tonymoly has a whole line of ...read more

Namaste...today is International Yoga Day. I began practicing Yoga a decade ago and have been a fan ever since. I do remember that before my first personal experience with yoga, my first thought was "yawn..." and I was concerned that afterwards I would feel that I hadn't worked ...read more

I'm always looking for products that will make my life easier. I'm a busy girl...so I need to know: Does it help me do something faster? Better? Am I saving money? Time? Does it keep me safe? The answers to these questions in regards to these next three products are "yes". I'm ...read more

Living in New York City, space is limited. Every little inch we get is utilized to its full capacity and if you have a corner of space outside, you capitalize on it. Now that the weather is getting nicer, the desire to be outside is growing stronger. Because I'm one of the lucky ...read more

I admit - I'm guilt. Despite my best efforts, my "jewelry drawer" has become a tangled mess of necklaces, bracelets and earrings. This cluttered collection not only makes it hard to see what I have, but difficult to untangle the pieces I do want to wear! This May, I'm determined ...read more

Keeping up with my vow to talk about fashion as we really live it. Today I'm talking about adding a few budget-friendly accessories to keep you going through winter. Coat | Earrings | Handbag | Scarf | Bag | Jeans | Boots Follow That means it's not time to think spring in ...read more

Are you up for a fashion challenge? If you ask me, I say, "Yes," I would wear a jumpsuit in winter. Here's why: It's so darn easy to accessorize. Related: Stay in and still look cute summer fashion The Jumpsuit Fashion Challenge I picked up this Sloan jumpsuit on sale at ...read more

This week I'm jumping on the poncho trend and styling it for winter: Hat | Gloves | Leggings | Poncho | Boots (similar) | Cuff (similar) Remember that big snow storm our East? It's proof that winter is not going away any time soon. In our next installment in the "what folks ...read more

Accessories put the finishing touches on any outfit. They are the things that are unique to you and often help to define your style. A killer piece of jewelry is a must have wardrobe staple no matter what your style. Do you have a piece of jewelry that simply wows you every time ...read more

I'm smitten with the new charms from Keep Collective. The masterminds at Stella & Dot have started a new biz with a younger spin. This line is perfect for tweens, teens and of course, trendy adults. Start with a "Keeper" something to hold your charms. My bracelet started out ...read more

This fall season, I decided to go out of my confront zone a little bit and purchase a few hats. With hats being extremely on trend this season, it seemed like the right time to try them out. Truth is, at first I felt a bit funny wearing something on my head, but as it turns out, ...read more

Shinymix.com accessories are a new favorite find.Momtrends reader special! Save 20% off your ShinyMix order with promo code: MOMTRENDS ends November 1, 2015 It's fabulous trendy jewelry at terrific prices. If you don't already know the power of accessories, let me preach for a ...read more

Crisp Autumn air is starting to flutter the curtains and I am READY to transition my wardrobe along with it. The easiest way to update your look, try a trend or jazz up the every day "uniform" is with a great handbag. Structured Bags are all the rage right now. For now, I am ...read more

We love a good diaper bag at Momtrends, and this gorgeous piece of arm-candy from Rebecca Minkoff and The Honest Company most definitely takes the cake. It's got everything we need: style, color, lots of room, and, of course, loads of practical pocket for bottles, diapers, and ...read more

For some of you, this week marks the return to the school calendar. Everyone is excited and ready for the new routine (I'm just excited for boots and sweaters), but just in case you don't have everything you need, here's a couple of items that will help you feel prepared. If ...read more

While I may still be in denial that summer is coming to a close, I have to say I am looking forward to transitioning my wardrobe. Fall is my most favorite season when it comes to fashion. I love being able to still wear some of the summer pieces while layering with sweaters, ...read more

As a kid, I looked forward to going back-to-school shopping with my mom every year. We'd get some fun supplies and a few fashionable outfits, but the most exciting purchase would always be a brand new backpack—and I took this task very seriously. My quest for the perfect book bag ...read more

These days it seems my iPhone is never far from my side. And now that I've upgraded to the iPhone 6 Plus, I never seem to want to put it down. I'm sure you've heard about the whole wearable tech craze and, in the past, I don't know that I would have turned to it necessarily ...read more

A mom’s love is limitless. When I was pregnant with my second child—a daughter—I couldn’t imagine loving her as much as my first. I knew I would, but I had a hard time understanding how this would happen. My heart already felt so full—how could that instant connection take place ...read more

I refuse to let the frigid temps of the winter months get me down, so I chose to brighten my fashion closet with bright whites and neutrals. I popped into one of my favorite shops, Calypso St. Barth, to give me warm inspirations for this look. I based everything around white ...read more

Here’s the terrifying truth: One in three women die from heart disease or stroke. It’s a scary fact and a staggering statistic. But most importantly, it’s a wake-up call. As moms, we tend to put ourselves last. We’re so busy taking care of the little (and big!) people around us, ...read more