The “must have’s” for the mommies living in the real world!
For each season, I scour the internet for my “favs”- a few pieces worth investing in that pay homage to the current trend, but won’t gather dust for the years to come. I focus on pieces that are made well and help me preserve my own sense of style.
As a new mother I can count the days I have worn heels since I became pregnant on two fingers. After I had McKayla, I decided that unless I am actually doing makeup, I will do anything “business” related at home. After an “Ah-ha” moment, I pushed my dining room table into my closet and made my life as a mother, wife, business owner, blogger etc. “work”, well more like “merge”.
Long story short, I was moving into this apartment well before I met Danny and the damage was already done- the third bedroom was turned into a California Closet. Fast forward two years and McKayla’s toys and various space consuming objects had a viral like consumption of our apartment- I had no choice but to hybrid this sanctuary.
I digress- In the moments I am actually sitting at my computer (any given email includes roughly 15 sprints into the living room to fix a binky, grab juice, put “Gabba” on- you know the drill) I find myself staring at my wall of heels. Well lit, dusted, and on freshly cleaned glass
— they are undoubtedly well preserved. But that is all they are- “preserved.” When am I going to wear a 155mm Louboutin Pigalle? To pick up dog poo? To wipe vomit off my shirt? No.
That said, as a new mom I think it is possible to stay current and relevant- even if you lift more in a given day than a heavy weight champion.
Boots: For me, heels are unfortunately a thing of the past. I look at the Paparazzi pics of moms in YSL double platform pumps, full makeup, and a $4,000 jacket pushing their carriage down Madison Ave. and I just don’t get it. For those of us pushing our kid through Target feverishly spinning the “Target Cartweel” for an extra 5% on Huggies- heels are the least of our concern. We tend to focus more on getting through one store without a poo poo diaper, a crying fit, or some strange injury that occurred within the perimeter of the shopping cart.
That said for this season everything is “Moto”- whether it be pairing some hard leather piece and softening it up with a chunky LAMade sweater or going full blown Sons of Anarchy- having something that looks like it should be within ten feet of Harley seems to be the trend of the season.
I have made two purchases this Fall that make more than enough sense for any mom on the go. I recently purchase the Frye Jenna Disc. from Amazon.com- and what’s even better is that when you sign up for the shoe email you can get 20% off and free shipping! What’s better than that! If you take a look at these beauties they have that old sweatshirt quality in texture- worn in and cozy.
These are not my first Frye purchase either. This brand is over 100 years old and have unparalleled craftsmanship. This is a boot that can “Moto” up any outfit- be it jeans and a blazer, leggings and a sweater, or your husbands t-shirt and PJ pants (my blogging wardrobe of choice).
Well, after I purchased these boots I happened to be on the hunt for the perfect parka and I came across a picture of Kate Beckinsale that haunted me! What were those damn boots she had on? I searched and I searched and either I am Pinterest-illiterate or there was not one article or link to the brand for either the boots or the parka. As I continued my search, I took the parka out of the picture and focused on the boots—googling “Kate Beckinsale Boots” in various forms over and over again. Did I keep seeing these glorious boots over and over again, transforming endless simple outfits? Yes. White tank top and black leggings, spring dress, shorts, winter coats -they worked with everything! Did I find the brand? No. It tortured me. I mean it could be that its Kate Beckinsale in them, but it could also be that these boots are just awesome!
FINALLY I came across the brand- Fiorentini and Baker. And they are just as difficult to buy. I eventually tracked them down at the actual F+B store in downtown Manhattan and ordered them over the phone. At $620 these are pricey for any mom. Well not ANY mom- I’m sure some housewife of something has them in every color. Cheers to marrying old men for money! But for the rest of us- this is a purchase you hide.
Here was my rationalization- If Kate Beckinsale can wear them with everything for what seems like year round, than I can. It also seemed like she was constantly walking in them- which says to me who skims 5 feet that I can do my normal baby trekking with a little more height!
Of course before I bought them I did a week’s worth of “should I?” but then I spotted someone in them!
“Omg are those Fiorentini and Baker?” me
“Yes! I got them like 10 years ago! Aren’t they great!” random person
This sealed the deal for me. I would officially be “in” with my moto-esque boots but also have a staple for my wardrobe for years to come. Continue reading → (58309)
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Fall Into Fall Trends Without Falling On Your Face. Literally.
The “must have’s” for the mommies living in the real world!
For each season, I scour the internet for my “favs”- a few pieces worth investing in that pay homage to the current trend, but won’t gather dust for the years to come. I focus on pieces that are made well and help me preserve my own sense of style.
As a new mother I can count the days I have worn heels since I became pregnant on two fingers. After I had McKayla, I decided that unless I am actually doing makeup, I will do anything “business” related at home. After an “Ah-ha” moment, I pushed my dining room table into my closet and made my life as a mother, wife, business owner, blogger etc. “work”, well more like “merge”.
Long story short, I was moving into this apartment well before I met Danny and the damage was already done- the third bedroom was turned into a California Closet. Fast forward two years and McKayla’s toys and various space consuming objects had a viral like consumption of our apartment- I had no choice but to hybrid this sanctuary.
I digress- In the moments I am actually sitting at my computer (any given email includes roughly 15 sprints into the living room to fix a binky, grab juice, put “Gabba” on- you know the drill) I find myself staring at my wall of heels. Well lit, dusted, and on freshly cleaned glass
— they are undoubtedly well preserved. But that is all they are- “preserved.” When am I going to wear a 155mm Louboutin Pigalle? To pick up dog poo? To wipe vomit off my shirt? No.
That said, as a new mom I think it is possible to stay current and relevant- even if you lift more in a given day than a heavy weight champion.
Boots: For me, heels are unfortunately a thing of the past. I look at the Paparazzi pics of moms in YSL double platform pumps, full makeup, and a $4,000 jacket pushing their carriage down Madison Ave. and I just don’t get it. For those of us pushing our kid through Target feverishly spinning the “Target Cartweel” for an extra 5% on Huggies- heels are the least of our concern. We tend to focus more on getting through one store without a poo poo diaper, a crying fit, or some strange injury that occurred within the perimeter of the shopping cart.
That said for this season everything is “Moto”- whether it be pairing some hard leather piece and softening it up with a chunky LAMade sweater or going full blown Sons of Anarchy- having something that looks like it should be within ten feet of Harley seems to be the trend of the season.
Frye Jenna Disc
I have made two purchases this Fall that make more than enough sense for any mom on the go. I recently purchase the Frye Jenna Disc. from Amazon.com- and what’s even better is that when you sign up for the shoe email you can get 20% off and free shipping! What’s better than that! If you take a look at these beauties they have that old sweatshirt quality in texture- worn in and cozy.
These are not my first Frye purchase either. This brand is over 100 years old and have unparalleled craftsmanship. This is a boot that can “Moto” up any outfit- be it jeans and a blazer, leggings and a sweater, or your husbands t-shirt and PJ pants (my blogging wardrobe of choice).
Well, after I purchased these boots I happened to be on the hunt for the perfect parka and I came across a picture of Kate Beckinsale that haunted me! What were those damn boots she had on? I searched and I searched and either I am Pinterest-illiterate or there was not one article or link to the brand for either the boots or the parka. As I continued my search, I took the parka out of the picture and focused on the boots—googling “Kate Beckinsale Boots” in various forms over and over again. Did I keep seeing these glorious boots over and over again, transforming endless simple outfits? Yes. White tank top and black leggings, spring dress, shorts, winter coats -they worked with everything! Did I find the brand? No. It tortured me. I mean it could be that its Kate Beckinsale in them, but it could also be that these boots are just awesome!
FINALLY I came across the brand- Fiorentini and Baker. And they are just as difficult to buy. I eventually tracked them down at the actual F+B store in downtown Manhattan and ordered them over the phone. At $620 these are pricey for any mom. Well not ANY mom- I’m sure some housewife of something has them in every color. Cheers to marrying old men for money! But for the rest of us- this is a purchase you hide.
Here was my rationalization- If Kate Beckinsale can wear them with everything for what seems like year round, than I can. It also seemed like she was constantly walking in them- which says to me who skims 5 feet that I can do my normal baby trekking with a little more height!
Of course before I bought them I did a week’s worth of “should I?” but then I spotted someone in them!
This sealed the deal for me. I would officially be “in” with my moto-esque boots but also have a staple for my wardrobe for years to come. Continue reading → (58309)