kids fashion

Growing up I didn’t dread going back to school like some kids. That was because I knew I would get to pick out some special new pieces for my back to school wardrobe! Nothing delighted me more than carefully selecting a new backpack or a fabulous pair of shoes. In fact, shoe ...read more

Summer is in full swing. Pool days, beach trips, park visits—it’s all become a big blur at this point in time; and we still have another month and a half to go! But it’s true what they say—time flies when you’re having fun. And we’ve definitely been having fun and making the ...read more

Ever since I fell in love with one of the original American Girl dolls, Samantha, many moons ago, the brand has held a place in my heart. So you can imagine how thrilled I was to introduce it to my daughter when the time came. We started with a Bitty Baby and have continued on ...read more

Hippie meets preppy. That's how I'd describe the Masala Baby summer collection. It's colorful, cute, playful, trendy, and stylish. Beachy-chic and totally adorable. Masala Baby is a baby and kids lifestyle brand that combines the rich cultural influences of India with a ...read more

There's nothing subtle about splatter-paint. It's messy, it's colorful, and it's super fun and playful. It's also majorly trending at the moment! I've been seeing splatter-paint styles poppnig up on kids' clothes, women's fashion, accessories, and home decor for a little while ...read more

My new neighbor came over this past weekend to give my kids some toys. Her children had outgrown them. Little did this well-intentioned lady know—we already own #allthetoys. Still, my son’s eyes lit up when he saw a lightsaber in the stack of superfluous gadgets and games and ...read more

Prints are kinda my family's jam. My kids couldn't help but fall in love with them thanks to my obsession. Bwah! I've been decking them out in fabulous prints since they were infants. I'm talking florals, plaids, stripes, you name it...we love it! And this spring and summer will ...read more

Spring is here, and with it comes warmer temps and sunnier days. In our house, that means the kiddos want to play outside and explore even more than usual. And since I live to nurture their sense of wonder, I'm always trying to think of new ways we can delve into the hometown fun ...read more

Nothing gives me the warm and fuzzies like watching my two small people interact with each other. Even when they’re fighting over a toy, I can’t help but smile at their effortless bickering. I can remember battling with my brother and sister—it goes with the territory of early ...read more

I'm all about my denim...and so is my baby girl. One of our favorite ways to wear the denim look is in chambray form, especially in the warm weather months. Spring is the perfect time of year to bring out your chambray. This lighter weight material has a denim-like look without ...read more

If my baby girl is anything, she's girly. Don't get me wrong. She definitely has her rough and tumble tendencies. She's certainly been known to roll around in the dirt on occasion, or pretty much every day, bwah! And don't get my started on sports. That child is a natural at ...read more

When my husband dresses the baby, it's typically a comedy of sartorial errors... Weather-inappropriate top, way-too-small pants (like, where did you find those?!), and mismatching socks. It's a hodge-podge of whatever clean items he can actually manage to pull together. It's ...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

The weather in New York has been insanely amazing these last few days. I mean, it's mid-February, and we hit 64 degrees. SIXTY-FOUR DEGREES! That's mind-blowing and record-shattering, and I, for one, couldn't be happier to get a little spring preview—especially after an epic ...read more

This little peanut gives me all the warm and fuzzies... After five weeks in a spica cast, she's finally free, and it feels so good to be able to hold her and cuddle her and kiss her up without a giant, fiberglass pair of "pants" getting in our way. Speaking of snuggles, I'm ...read more

One of the simple joys of having a little girl is dressing her up, right? Putting her in frilly little dresses, skinny baby jeans, tiny glittery buckled shoes, and clipping her hair back in big over-the-top bows. Alas, when your two-year-old budding fashionista breaks her ...read more

If there is one thing my kiddos don't love, it's the cold. They're Florida babies through and through, so they don't typically have to deal with too many months of cold weather, but this year we had a couple of trips that meant they got to experience some temps they aren't quite ...read more

Did you know New York City gets 25 inches of snow a year! Yes, it's a lot and that's why we need puffy coats for kids. Starting in December, the weather changes, Temperatures dip below zero, but we still have to get out. Our walk to school is just under a mile each way. I'm ...read more

The girls are heading back to school with J.Crew next week. The weather is still quite warm here, so we need transitional styles. No one is ready for jeans and sweaters yet. These two J.Crew outfits are perfect for the early days of school. Related: Tips for saving on back to ...read more

Not too long ago I shared some of my favorite baby boy gifts because I know so many lovely mamas to be who are expecting boys...That being said, even though I don't personally know as many women welcoming little girls to their families, I bet at least a few of you do, so I ...read more

I can't help but talk about a few back to school trends to love. Don't get me wrong, I'm savoring the weeks before the girls go back to school. But, since I'm inundated with ideas on what kids are going to love, I thought I'd share a handful of things my girls ACTUALLY love. ...read more

Remember when the just-right pair of sneakers was the key to your school success? I know the power of the perfect back to school sneakers. This year my girls will be heading off in the hottest trend for back to school—high tops with loads of personality. Our top picks were the ...read more

Being that we live in Florida, my kids pretty much live in swimsuits all summer long. Whether they're going for a dip in the pool, splashing around in the surf or simply running through an old fashioned sprinkler, they're all about getting wet. Haha! So, we have a healthy ...read more

Good news if you've got mini fashionistas--it's time for the Stella McCartney Kids Sale! Stella McCartney is one of my favorite designers. She's found a way to make fashion street chic and workable for my work/mom life. But you know what's even better than her fashions for me? ...read more

One of our family's favorite weekend habits is to spend the whole morning, and sometimes even the afternoon, in our jammies. It's a time to simply unwind, enjoy each other's company and have a quality snuggle sesh. This has been going on since my kids were babies so it's no ...read more

Little girls love weddings! These pretty flower girl dresses were from H&M and were a huge hit at the summer wedding we attended in Virginia. It was a rare chance to see the girls dressed up in matching dresses. I picked our outfits to coordinate--I'm not going to lie, I was ...read more

Anyone who knows my baby girl or me knows how much we love our clothes. She started picking out her outfits very early on and shoes were her favorite from the very beginning. She may have inherited that from her mama. Haha! Because I may or may not have a bit of a shoes ...read more

Besides watching my daughter twirl away in ballet class, which is just as amazing as I imagined it would be by the way, one of the things I most looked forward to when I found out I was having a baby girl was all the TEA PARTIES I just knew I would have with her! Pretend tea ...read more

As far city sports go, squash has to rank towards the top of the list. You can play it all year round, it's a great workout, and it doesn't take up as much space as basketball or volleyball. Our girls started playing a few years ago and everyone in the family is now hooked on ...read more

With a tween who loves to dance and play basketball, it has been challenging to find activewear that is both fashionable and functional until now. Imagine how delighted my daughter and I were to find Ivivva...the girl version of the women's active wear company, Lululemon. ...read more

This post is sponsored by Levi's Kids. If you asked my kiddo what his number one requirement for clothes that he’s willing to wear is, I’m certain his answer would be that they need to be comfortable. He’s a rough and tumble kind of fella and he needs to be able to MOVE with ...read more

Mermaids, sea lions, glitter tattoos and fashion--the Polo Ralph Lauren Fall 2015 Children’s Fashion Show was a highlight of our summer. For years we've been invited to the Ralph Lauren Children's show (in the Hamptons, and at the NY Public Library) and we've made a huge ...read more

If there is anything that we love here at Momtrends, it's our denim. We love anything that can be styled a million different ways. And our kiddos feel the same way. From toddlers to teens, we're all about jeans for back to school style. So, today we're going to give you a week's ...read more

If my daughter is anything, she's FUN! She has such a bright, cheerful personality and I often find myself dressing her in clothes that reflect that. Vibrant colors and whimsical details fit her perfectly. I want to encourage my kids to celebrate their individuality and one way ...read more