Mamas: Have you ever tried leather pants? I have - years ago (long before Raines came around). It didn't end well. The knees stretched out, I couldn't bend (Somebody help! I dropped a pencil!), and I found my thighs either sweaty (which previously had only happened in Bikram Yoga class) or freezing. I also walked funny - ramrod straight...
Ok Mamas, whether or not you are a resolution person (and I am...in a big, obnoxious way)...I've put together a list of my top 7 mom-style resolutions for 2012.
So repeat after me: I, Mama...
(See? I warned you about my obnoxious thing)
1. ...will buy one pair of fabulous everyday shoes (or boots).
And wear them - everyday. Because shoes...
Mamas, meet reader Mandy. Mandy is a mom of three kiddos and a fashion blogger herself. Mandy writes:
I am a mother of three kids, 5, 3, and 3 months old! I gained a lot of weight during each pregnancy. 90 with my first, 70 with my second, and again 70 with my third. My blog is my way of...
Here are five hot mama maternity outfits my wanderings turned up over the last few weeks. They make me wonder why I ever wasted a second worrying about the size of my bum whilst growing a human life and think hmmmm. . . I could do this again. Maybe.
Mamas, I received an email from reader Vera. She was thrilled with our advice during her maternity leave, writing, "I bought a pair of skinny jeans, some leggings, and then shirt dresses/dolman sleeve sweaters, the Dria cover, some awesome slimming nursing tanks and that pumpkin peel...and actually felt NICE immediately after having baby #4. THAT is awesome - thank...
A huge trend lately has been menswear on women. Not just trouser pants and button-down shirts, but serious menswear - think three-piece suits, oxford shoes, fedoras. It's surprisingly sexy on women. So when I came across this shot, I fell in love:
(photo credit: Justin Chung for GQ's Like The Boys with Georgia Fowler)
But...the bow-tie. Mike is totally NOT a bow-tie...
Shop Your Closet is a weekly series that is intended to help moms make the most out of what they already own. These styling tips aren't always groundbreaking, but with the sleeplessness and general chaos of life, they (hopefully) serve as helpful reminders for our less-inspired days.
(wearing: ancient Gap sweater layered over J.Crew cashmere v-neck for extra warmth, Levis...
*****UPDATE: Giveaway Closed! Congrats to Janice!!*****
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Mamas, I went on a date. A real one. Where a babysitter comes to the house, the kids are excited to see her, and Mike and I walk out the door without a backwards glance - OR the baby. I'm in high heels and he's wearing a jacket. Like adults. Like real parents. It...
*******UPDATE - GIVEAWAY WINNER*********
Congrats to Heather Williams, the winner of our Dansko giveaway!
One thing has become very clear: Mamas looove their Danksos! Thanks for all who participated! It was so fun reading all of your comments!
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Oh Mamas. I am eating some serious crow.
Wait! Stay with me here....stay...with...me.
Ok. You know how much we've debated the merits of Danskos...
Gang, I have such a love-hate relationship with puffers. I love them because I hate being cold...but...well, then I look like this:
(wearing: Calvin Klein puffer, Current/Elliott skinnies, Frye Buckled Carmen boots, J.Crew mittens and hat)
This is my old Calvin Klein puffer coat, bought at Macy's on super sale several years ago. I mean...OK. It's not horrible. Just a little,...