mom jeans
Denim is the Answer
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
Style Treats for Spring
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
Mom Style Pick Jeggings
I have a lot of mom friends who love to stay on trend but hate to shop. They want to stay updated and certainly don't want to be accused of wearing "mom jeans." My BFFs are all working and have kids - they can't scour magazines and websites to find out what will work for them. I ...read more
Monday Mingle: Winter Accessories I Love
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
Monday Mingle: Denim Styling Tips
Get the look: Plaid Vest | Stitchfix Jeans | Denim Shirt | Gold Bangle | Longchamp Bag | Riding Boots | Aviator Glasses | Cashmere Hat Denim on denim can be a bit scary when it's done wrong. I've got a lot of denim in my closet, and it's so easy to pair this soft shirt and my ...read more
Mom Style: Our Go-To Jeans for Fall
I love jeans for fall. Boots and jeans are my easy go-to look for fall. But I don't want to be wearing mom jeans *gasp*. You gotta have jeans that fit properly and are stylish without breaking the bank. Talbots recently introduced their Flawless Five-Pocket collection. I ...read more
Jeans for the Busy Mom
If us mamas need one thing in our wardrobes, it’s a pair of great fitting jeans! We’re on the go more often than not and while we definitely want to look fabulous in our denim, we also want to be comfortable. Racing around town in a rigid pair of jeans just doesn’t sound ...read more
Monday Mingle: Casual Mom Style
Or what I wear when I'm working from home! I've had a busy few weeks of appointments and meetings--we're pitching and planning lots for 2015. On a rare day where all I have to do is take care of the girls and work from home I love being comfortable. But a girls got her ...read more
Fall Fashion News: Lands' End Denim
Everyone needs a great pair of jeans. This fall you need to toss out you old mom jeans and slip on a new pair of Lands’ End denim. You've probably spend eons of time and buckets of money getting the kids the just-right clothes for back to school, including cool jeans. Now ...read more
Too Old for Denim Shorts
Time to rock the boat a bit with fashion. We're talking about denim shorts. I've seen fashion posts popping up taking the view that denim shorties are only for the young. Well, I work hard to keep the body together, and I kind of think I've earned the right to go short. What ...read more
Denim Trends for Moms
Denim can carry you into the cool spring days perfectly in style. I'm not quite ready to put my bare legs out there in 50-something weather. Denim works as a transition choice. This is a super-trendy patchwork pair. The relaxed skinny fit makes this a good everyday choice--it's ...read more
Not Your Daughter's Jeans
Do you have a favorite pair of jeans? Are you bummed out about low-waisted jeans? If so read on! Not Your Daughter's Jeans are pitched as the answer to the mommy muffin and the awful look where panties peak out of waistbands. Not Your Daughter's Jeans (or NYDJ) is designed ...read more
How to Style Boyfriend Jeans
This week we're taking on the boyfriend jean trend. I know it's not for everyone but Carly (TSF) and Jill (Glamamom) finally convinced me to jump on the bandwagon. When I found this sublimely cute pair of jeans at Loft, I had to go for it. Then I decided to put together a ...read more
Spring Denim Trends Pastels
Real moms wear jeans. A lot. In fact, for many of us it's a uniform. That doesn't mean denim has to be boring, basic or to fit in a "mom jean" category. I don't want to look 22. I want to look chic and well turned out. So my jeans need a great cut. A little higher, with some ...read more
Spring Denim Trends
I do love hunting down fashion news. Last week my style sojourn brought me to the NYDJ showroom in New York City. The brand was gathering bloggers for an afternoon preview of the spring and summer lines. One of my favorite things about this job is spotting trends and trying them ...read more