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Bra sizing has always been a mystery for women. Our sizes go up and down and change with child-birth where we end up wearing bras that are too big, too small and just pain uncomfortable. To better understand our size and how to shop for a bra, Momtrends hosted a small event ...read more

Fashionable shoes and comfort don't always go hand-in-hand. You either have cute shoes that hurt or ugly ones that are comfortable. Well, that's how it used to be. Now both fashion and comfort have merged into a beautiful new line called Vionic. Founded on a shared vision of ...read more

Last week I enjoyed a delicious lunch thanks to a demo from the Frankie's (Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli, owners of the Frankie Spuntino restaurants in NYC). Funny enough I was married at Frankie's 457 almost three years ago, so I was really excited to meet them and see ...read more

I've mentioned that my daughter has a mild cause of eczema that flares up during the winter. This includes small patches of scaly skin that makes her so itchy! It is hard to understand exactly what causes it, but I try my best to cover her in cream and make sure that she gets ...read more

Kidz Central Station, a one-stop web portal where busy NYC parents can research, find and enroll their children in classes and activities is announcing their official Manhattan launch, with other New York City boroughs coming in February. Founded by a NYC mom and aunt, Kidz ...read more

THE RIDE‘s triumphant second anniversary celebration is featuring the spectacular THE RIDE–Holiday Edition, a new 4.2 mile route highlighting the finest of New York’s iconic decorations and locations, new content, new seasonal videos, a dedicated soundtrack, additional cast ...read more

Join the 92Y as they journey behind the mask of joyous fun and games of Purim to explore the complex story and meaning behind this perplexing Jewish holiday. Sun, Mar 4, 2-4 pm, $10 Adult / $15 Child / Free for children under 1 year. For Kids and Parents – PURIM CARNIVAL All ...read more

With kids out for winter break we have been searching for fun and educational activities to enjoy with our kids. The DiMenna Children’s History Museum at the New-York Historical Society has an excellent program where kids of all ages can participate in scavenger hunts, games, ...read more

A few months ago Momtrends had the pleasure to attend a MOMS for TOMS Style Your Soles Party where I had a fantastic time decorating shoes with my daughter as I learned about this company and their amazing mission. Their one for one mission was created to give a new pair of ...read more

Modern Straight Leg Jean ($78.00) [lower rise silhouette, narrow straight cut leg; flattering dark rinse color] We really dislike the term '??mom jeans'? '?? especially since it implies that once you have kids all sense of fashion goes out the window. You can still look and ...read more

The iconic Diane von Furstenberg is constantly creating new products for women where she recently stepped into the world of perfume with the launch of her new fragrance, Diane. To celebrate, a rally of ladies wearing DVF'??s signature wrap dress gathered at Bloomingdale'??s ...read more

Stone Rose Lounge trades runways for ramps with the debut of Thrashin’ Week, a three-day bash (September 8 – September 10) that brings New York’s downtown skate scene to one of the city’s most in-demand uptown haunts. Stone Rose Lounge has also partnered with Red Bull to invite ...read more

Is it wrong to have lash-envy of your children? Below you'll find a picture of my 3-year-old's lashes. Insane, right? Three boys with my husband's dark, long and luscious lashes and I'm left piling on pounds of mascara every morning just to get mine to show up. I've perused the ...read more

One of my favorite cooking blogs is If You Can Make That, You can Make This. Written by Kate Knowles, a Manhattanite with British roots, I love this blog for many reasons - it's funny and well-written, the recipes are easy to follow, and everything I have made was completely ...read more

Remember this little lady who smelled fruity and looked oh, so cute? Well she recently had an anniversary (30 years!) and is trendier than ever. This girl is promoted as sweet, spirited, adventurous and optimistic. I always liked her "can-do spirit" so when I was asked to judge ...read more

We've got some great scoop to share about a brand that is designing trendy bedding AND working to support a terrific cause. Last year we found the Many Hands Blanky and were wowed by the design. Mod animals are stitched into a 100% cotton flannel quilt. Pick from patterns such ...read more