mom trends

To inspire floral designs and create a few of my own, I have been honing my creativity and arranging more flowers at home. Whether it's for a dinner party, or simply to make your house more vibrant, flowers are always a good idea. Related: 5 Impressive DIY Floral Designs for ...read more

With the biggest date night of the year coming up, I thought I'd share the dress that is making me so happy right now. It's a new piece from the cabi 2020 Spring Collection and I think we've found the perfect Valentine's date night outfit. No matter who your date is or where you ...read more

Stratton Mountain is a gem. It's a well-situated, perfectly staffed, pretty spot: the perfect place to get your family hooked on skiing without having to make the big investment of a trip to Colorado or Utah. This year we were lucky enough to host our annual Momtrends Ski Moms ...read more

My 11-year-old daughter was in my closet the other day admiring my shoes and she commented that I never wear heels anymore. She was 100% correct. These days, you can only find me in sneakers or booties. My favorite booties are the ones that are comfortable and stylish.  Get the ...read more

Leggings are a fashion favorite because they are so comfortable. But finding a pair that looks appropriate outside of the gym can be tricky. I found a new pair from Talbots that I adore, and I'm sharing tips on how to style and wear leggings this fall. Talbots Soho Legging This ...read more

I'm a shoe girl through and through. Every spring it's a big celebrate in NYC when it's finally warm enough to put my boots away and start thinking about sandal season. Now that it's warmer and my toes are ready to see the sun, I did some shopping at Shoe Parlor here in New York ...read more

It's that funny time of year when shopping motivation is low, and, frankly, so is the inclination to get dressed up. The mid-winter doldrums hit even the most dedicated fashionista. The weather can be brutal on the East Coast, so for many of us it's basic black, loads of denim ...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

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 Blocks I've been wearing these cabi jeans all ...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

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

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 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

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

When I pack for vacation I always think about combining function and fashion. For my recent trip to Grand Cayman I wanted a chic beach cover up with tassels. Tassels are so trendy right now, and I love a cover up that can go from pool or shore to a restaurant. This one I found ...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