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Jeans and boots have become a cornerstone of my fall wardrobe. I've been looking for a cozy way to update my fall outfits and it was as easy as adding a layer. Try a blanket coat this autumn to stay warm in style. Related: The coolest sunglasses for moms right now Cozy Up With a ...read more

Keeping up with fashion trends can be exhausting and expensive. Savvy women that care about style know how to create a wardrobe with timeless pieces that offer versatility and confidence. The trick to streamlining your closet is to find the perfect fashion staples to simply your ...read more

I love shopping my closet. I am a really picky lady when it comes to my purchases so my fashion picks have longevity. It makes it easy and FUN to get ready in the morning. I want to share a simple fall outfit to put together with you, and inspire you to look at what you have ...read more

Where is your happy place? I have a few... Paris, in the mountains of Utah, and, of course, in my Brooklyn neighborhood. I love Brooklyn for the quirky people who love being different and love being true to themselves. I also love that Brooklyn has the highest per capita ...read more

This weekend I headed out of the city to rural Pennsylvania to get out into the woods on our annual business retreat. And it was all too apparent that fall is coming. It's time to talk about mom style for early fall. It's no surprise that my early fall outfit involves denim. ...read more

Denim and mom life go hand in hand. The fabric frees us to feel fashionable while also being practical. In a former life, I was known to wear white linen pants and dry clean only skirts, not anymore. When I was approached by Walmart to work on an instagram campaign, I thought ...read more

Savoring summer, that was our mission at Momtrends. We cut way back on office hours this summer to let families have flexibility. When we did gather for meetings, we tried to have an element of fun. On Wednesdays we planned outings like this one to Tipsy Scoop for grown-up ...read more

How to Wear the Kimono Trend I say fashion is about wearing what you feel great in. I also love experimenting. I'm always inspired by looking at Instagram and taking in what women are wearing, as I am out and about and traveling. I've always loved scarves, and this kimono ...read more

Don't put those white jeans away! They can carry you through the fall in style. I'm styling them with some new flats I got from Taryn Rose. Do you know the brand? Taryn Rose Shoes are made with style and support for women. I just love them. Taryn Rose Shoes with Style and ...read more

It's pretty special to be writing this post from Paris, my second favorite city after my home of NYC. I'm wrapping up a weeklong trip to France - with a Parisian fashion story. This is all about a trip to my favorite European shop, Berenice fashion in Paris. Last year on my ...read more

While summer is a great time to play, many of us also need to work. Wouldn't it be great if there were clothes that could do both - work and play. Well of course this exists, it's called a dress. Today I'm talking about a fashion tip - how to belt a dress. I'm working with ...read more

As a Mom Boss, I love supporting other entrepreneurs. A big part of why I wrote my book last year was to help other women to successfully launch brands. And while my heart has a special place for mom entrepreneurs, it also has plenty of room for ALL female-owned start-ups. When ...read more

I admit I'm late to the romper trend. My team members love them here at Momtrends (yes Lauren I'm talking to you!). Since I'm all about trying something new, when I saw this floral one-piece I took the chance to figure out how to style a romper. How to Style a Romper My first ...read more

This mom is excited to wear all the summer trends—from boho chic to embroidery, I'm ready for them! Today, I'm excited to share a new favorite summer fashion trends for moms—great bags from Shwetha. Shopping Tips for Summer Fashion But first more about the outfit. Not too long ...read more

I'm excited to share some pictures of the new FEED flagship store in Brooklyn. It's bound to be a community hub and it's already become my go-to spot for something cool and refreshing this summer. Lauren Bush has thrown her heart and soul into this new spot that is both boutique ...read more

Oh Reese Witherspoon, you charm me so. First there are your movies (Sweet Home Alabama, anyone?). Then there are your adorable kids you seem to be raising nicely and now you have me hooked on your fashions. Classy, colorful and feminine, you have created a clothing line that's ...read more

I'm always on the hunt for cute striped summer dresses -- they are easy to dress up and a great way to get ready in a flash this summer. With a summer dress like this one (which is under $100!), you can head to just about any party. Add just a few accessories and you've turned ...read more

Sure, lots of people are loving the ruffles of spring, but what about the checks of spring! I found a top from Zara that combines all the trends: the big sleeve, the ruffle and the checks. It's all fabulous and I took this fashionable top out to one of my favorite ...read more

I feel fashion needs to work for me. I need clothes that are equal parts form and function. That's why I want to give you tips on how to wear spring stripes and navy--it's easy to put together outfits and you'll feel pulled together. Let's go! I was at our Momtrends NY529 plan ...read more

I'm so excited to share this special zulily Mother's Day Collection that I helped curate. A few weeks ago, I flew out to the zulily headquarters in Seattle to soak in the culture and do a little fashion collaboration. Yes, oysters were consumed, and yes it rained, but the most ...read more

The girls were off for Easter break last week and I wanted to squeeze in a little culture and a mommy outing. First on our agenda was a trip to see a new sculpture on Wall Street called "Fearless Girl." Artist Kristen Visbal created the bronze sculpture—the proximity is what ...read more

When it comes to easy spring style, you can't beat a dress. This is an easy shirt-style dress minus the sleeves that looks good on a lot of shapes—from curvy to straight up and down. All you need is a great western belt and some cowboy boots, and you are ready to go! I put ...read more

Working moms, I know it's not easy to pull your look together. When I can find a style resource to share, I try to share. That's why I teamed up with Banana Republic--they have perfect work pants and I want you to look great. Done and done. I got to help the fabulous Banana ...read more

I simply love cardigans. Here's a little fashion secret. It's like wearing your bathrobe, but getting style points. A great cardigan adds drama, it adds length and it can hide a multitude of sins. The trick is not to LOOK like you are wearing your favorite robe from home, so ...read more

A great jacket can take you far during the transition season. I picked this shiny silver one up last fall when I was on Mom Boss Book tour in Denver. I spotted it in Francesca's and loved it--very disco chic. This week, I decided to talk about styling a bomber jacket Well, ...read more

The weather warmed up last week and I got to take these chic knits our for a spin in Battery Park City in New York. I'd been eyeing these new pieces from the cabi spring collection--they looked so good on the runway, and I'm thrilled to say they feel even better on. I was ...read more

It's the fourth installment of what we love to eat in NYC. Today I'm wearing ALL things I've owned and adored, and heading to a favorite lunch spot. Ancolie was introduced to me by a friend. Isn't that the way we find the gems? We listen to our friends. Well, that's my job, ...read more

This month I've been visiting my favorite foodie spots in NYC. And since I'm a cheese-lover, I couldn't skip a visit to Murray's Cheese. Since it's NYC, it's only fitting that we combine food and fashion. I'm wearing a NYC designer, Colovos, and visiting an iconic spot. It's ...read more

February's fashion features are all about things I love. I'm combining fashion and food and my city. Today I'm talking about having a stylish tea time in New York. If you didn't know it already, I am a huge tea lover. I sip tea all day long. I have a few favorite brands, but I'm ...read more

I love this sweater. And I love this month. Because we are doing something different. You heard me talk about a shift from buying to doing... and that's where we are going this month. Yep, I'll be talking about cute outfits, but I'll also be talking about my favorite places in ...read more

One of the hottest denim trends right now is the frayed cuff jeans. While you might be tempted to DIY this trend, I suggest buying a pre-trimmed pair so they look a bit more polished. Leave the self-destruction to the tweens. Jeans//Turtleneck Sweater//Vest Denim Trends To ...read more

I wore this great fall coat to speak at Women Entrepreneurs Rock in Asbury Park, NJ. Did you know about 20% of our total readership is in New Jersey? True story. So that means there are tons of women who are on the journey of being a mom entrepreneur there--I was so excited to ...read more

Plaid is everywhere right now. It's one of the hottest trends around. Let's talk about how to style plaid without looking like a grunge rocker or a lumberjack. I wanted to participate in the trend without looking like a fashion victim. I'm at a great age, where I can still try ...read more

I've been on the move a lot this past month on my Mom Boss book tour. I feel like I am in an unending loop of pack and unpack. The laundry never stops! I feel like I need to have a wardrobe that works for me. Great jeans, perfect tee shirts and then accessories that are ...read more