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Do you dress in red, white and blue to celebrate the summer holidays? Over the years, I have refined the art of wearing the patriotic colors without looking like I am stepping into a parade. This year, I have another fun outfit idea for July 4th. I'm wearing red, white and blue ...read more

Ah vacation. The time were we forget about our work lives and to-do lists and become the family we really want to be. For our beach vacations, that means time in the water. I won't spend time stressing about how I look in a swimsuit (and I think I look pretty good!). I want to ...read more

Beach time is finally here. My family is off in Portugal celebrating the end of the school year at the Martinhal Resorts. Of course I wanted to bring some cute swim fashions with me. I am sharing one of the cutest summer trends, Vera Bradley Swimwear. The cover-up and bikini are ...read more

Hello summer! It's time to lighten up and play around with clothes. Enough with the serious stuff. Today I want to talk about why the top summer fashion trend is the jumpsuit. I found this great one-piece linen jumpsuit from Splendid. It was the perfect piece to wear to our ...read more

Summer dresses are definitely my favorite. I love the simplicity of it all. All I need is one item of clothing, plus a great pair of shoes and, BOOM, my outfit is done. While I love strappy dresses, when I have a business meeting or event, I don't like to feel overly revealed. ...read more

Who is ready for a change? Hands up if you need a little pick-me-up and want to update your look but don't want all the fuss? It's easy to get stuck in the comforts of your style, but we have some tips that are easy on the budget, fit with a busy mama's time constraints and can ...read more

I have a ton of fun trips coming up. We're off to Portugal with the kids and then, later, Paris without them (got to keep the romance alive!). Of course I'm going to need the perfect bag for summer travel. This sash bag is the solution to my packing issues. It's stylish and ...read more

Today is National Swimsuit Day and that's something we can all celebrate. The trend is that moms are getting into the action and not letting the kids have all the fun in the water. Lands' End is the destination where I can outfit the whole family for summer in style. And the best ...read more

Getting dressed is so much easier when you fill your closet with great closet building blocks. I'm talking about the perfect pair of jeans, tops that are versatile, and accessories that make your outfit pop.Great Closet Building BlocksI've been wearing these cabi jeans all ...read more

I recently took a trip to Walmart to get a bicycle pump. I walked in, and stopped right in my tracks. The Time and Tru fashion collection was front and center--and I immediately knew I was going to walk out with more than just some accessories from the sporting goods department. ...read more

I love heels. I don't love what they do to my feet and back. Now that I'm well into my 40s, I'm getting pickier and pickier about footwear. I want heels I can walk in. I don't think it's too much to ask. At an accessories preview in NYC, I happened up on a collection of luxury ...read more

Shop Peach today (5/7/18) for cool yoga clothes for Moms today and save 30% off a special Mother's Day Collection! Use our exclusive shopping link here: https://www.discoverpeach.com/a/nicolef - As always, I try on and test all the workout clothes I share. Today I have some ...read more

If you're a regular Momtrends reader, then you know that we're collective fans of mommy-and-me matching styles. Sometimes we go subtle; other times it's totally over-the-top; but more frequently than not, it's super sweet.My little lady has a style aesthetic that's all her own. ...read more

This week I've shared a lot of beach photos. I've been highlighting my favorite summer trends from my trip to Tulum. On the trip, I was sharing my favorite swimsuits from Amoressa (to read more about these stylish suits head here.) When it comes to dressing for the beach in ...read more

Here at Momtrends, I encourage everyone to jump in! Experiences are the best currency and the most important part of life. We aren't meant to be social media consumers, we are meant to be DOERS.  When the opportunity came to work with one of our favorite brands, Miraclesuit, we ...read more

Many of my friends now need reading glasses. While not all parts of getting old are fun, this one part is really not that bad. I look at it as a chance to accessorize. To help busy moms out who either need a new prescription for their vision OR if they need readers for the first ...read more

Ladies, it's time to talk swim. Beach season is upon us. I don't want you or any of my other friends to get stuck in a poorly-lit dressing room trying on suit after suit that makes you feel LESS THAN amazing. Swimsuits shopping can make all of us a little crazy. I like my body, ...read more

Black and white--a timeless pairing that's basic, but never boring. When in doubt about what to wear, I go with this dynamic duo and classic color combo. The Knot-Front BlouseI never met a white tee shirt or blouse I didn't like. But I have met a selective few that I absolutely ...read more

One day it's 70, the next 40. Sigh. This is New York City in April. The answer is, bring a jacket because things are going to change quickly (oh, and then back again). I have a great blazer for spring from cabi that I will keep on wearing again and again.The Bell Jacket is a ...read more

When April rolls in like a lion, I'm often stumped when it comes to what to wear. I want to debut my spring apparel and lighter colors, but alas, the temperatures are in the 30s! When I see my friends posting from warmer climates, I want to hop on a plane and join them. But mom ...read more

As I write this, it is currently SNOWING. Yep, I'm a ski mom who loves winter. But right around April 1, I pack up all the ski gear and am 100% ready for spring and spring fashion. To get me past this wacky weather, I'm sharing some style treats for spring. It's all about silver ...read more

April is approaching! I just checked the weather forecast for the next 10 days; and, friends, it's looking wet. Cloudy, damp days are on the horizon, but, rest assured, warmer temps are approaching  and April showers do bring May flowers. So you can expect a gorgeous spring, but, ...read more

While my feet may still be in snow, my fashion radar is in spring. I got to pick a few cabi spring fashion highlights and I'm so excited to finally be wearing them.Spring coats, they are a must in NYC. A few weeks ago I shared a trench I love from cabi on a fashion post, and ...read more

I used to wear heels and "professional clothes" every day when I worked for Ralph Lauren. Then, when I became a freelance writer and a mom, my style evolved to include yoga pants and breastfeeding tank tops. Slowly, as my kiddos graduated out of diapers, my style also changed. ...read more

I've been writing about cabi clothes for years. They are all about designing wearable fashion that is sold by an amazing group of stylists that have mastered the art of the in-home shopping experience. This season when I looked at the spring 2018 line, I was immediately drawn to ...read more

Tomorrow is National Dress Day! Ditch the jeans and sweater duo you've been living it, and get into the stylish spirit of such a fashion-forward national day! I love a good versatile dress, but I admit I've been in a rut this winter. I've totally abandoned my tights and pumps and ...read more

Last week spring made a short and sweet appearance in NYC. It was 60 and my team and I got outside to take some photos of spring style. I was so excited to capture these photos of great sneakers for spring.Great Sneakers for SpringYou can get this Easy Spirit shoe at DSW and ...read more

You know I spend a lot of time on the slopes. So far this season, I've have 22 days on snow. At the end of the year, I will have spent about 10% of my year on snow. That's why I insist on cute ski clothes. I want to carry my style on to the mountain.My most recent find is S'no ...read more

February is Heart Health Month and we are so happy to help spread the word. Lands' End sent me some goodies to feature on Instagram in a paid campaign. The idea is to shop red and wear red this month for women's health. Get started here www.landsend.com/wear-red/. I loved the ...read more

It's official. I am tired of all my winter clothes. Rather than shopping up a storm and loading my closet full of sweaters I don't need, I'm relying on accessories to get me through this phase. I like to call this solution: What to Wear When You Are Tired of Your Clothes!What to ...read more

With the holiday season here, it means a lot of us will be one the move. I've got parties to go to and work trips to take and family to drive to see. I will be packing and unpacking trying to fit everything in. When I started looking for some easy and chic outfits, I found out ...read more

I found the perfect "goes with everything" fall boot (and winter too!) from Blundstone. This summer I was in Australia with the kids. I loved the style of the women there - they have mastered the outdoorsy-chic look. Since I was there in winter, I admired loads of boots. Even ...read more

Have you jumped on the off-the-shoulder trend. How about the latest twist? Today I'm talking about how to style the cold-shoulder trend. Yes, they are similar, they both highlight the shoulder, but this one is a little easier to style in the fall, and you don't need a strapless ...read more

We're BIG on Halloween in our house. We celebrate it all month long and when October 31st finally arrives we say hello to it in style complete with a pre trick or treating parTAY. And this year I get to host said Halloween party. Since we recently moved into a new home (you may ...read more