French Wire Rhinestone Ball Drop Earrings $11.24
Black Faux Leather Front Zipper Motor Jacket $39.99
Converse One Star Shirred Top in 'Chambray' $24.99
Carlos Falchi for Target Large Satchel in Green $24.98
Rodarte for Target Lace Halter Dress in Black $22.48
(Click to Polyvore for details, where to buy and pricing.)
1. Lucite: It’s not just for strippers anymore.
2. If you’ve got the legs, shorts are the shizznit for Spring.
3. Neutrals: Nude is the new black.
4. Loving this lingerie inspired dress from Calypso. Note: The word inspiration is key; your bra is not a shirt.
5. Bright accessories add a modern glow to warm your winter gloom!
6. Feminine is back, complete with pretty pastels and rows of ruffles.
7. Safari styles infuse a sense of adventure, and add a rough-hewn edge that balance out girlish silhouettes.
8. From swimsuits to sandals, patterns and prints cover everything this season.
9. Go for sheer sheaths and translucent tees, but do yourself (and us) a favor – wear something underneath.
10. The clog sandal is so super seventies? It makes me want to throw my car keys in the bowl…
Last time; my photography blows and I took it on a phone in my bathroom. In other news, if you can get past the ghetto set up and lack of an actual human being, I dug this out my closet last minute to wear to a work dinner for J. Is it stunning? Maybe not, but relatively chic, comfortable, appropriate for the occasion, and most importantly…free.
I’ve recently been able to drag myself from the depths of the panic that often ensues when one has to pull together an outfit for a particular event. It used to be “ShitIhavetorunoutandbuyadressrightnow,” while recently I’ve been opening my closet around 4:30 PM, only to stare blankly at its contents. (Whether this is due to the economic climate, time restrictions as a result of motherhood, or lack of truly giving a crap, I’m unsure.) This is what I came up with, and if I can do it you can too.
(Trina Turk Velvet Jacket: Nordstrom, Catherine Malandrino Silk Camisole: Loehmann’s, Amrita Singh Gold & Crystal Earrings: Loehmann’s, Cynthia Rowley Vintage Slouchy Pants: Hand me down from my mother, Linea Pelle Gold Leather Clutch: Gomatta Girls, Te Casan by Fay Baldock Silk/Satin Booties: Loehmann’s)
IVEE 'Ella' Top in Coral/Red $39
If you know me at all, then it’s no big secret that working out is not my most fave thing on the planet. Pilates? Love, but probably because the only thing missing from the reformer is an ashtray, it’s so relaxing. A brisk walk up the canyon (which isn’t a hike ladies, so stop calling it that)? I’m in, but even then mostly due to the fact that I have a 100 lb. Dane mix, leaving me with little choice. You have a better chance of finding me at REI on a Saturday afternoon than you do on an elliptical, but now that I’m Iveestylin’? It’s almost enough to make me want to treat the treadmill like a runway.
I’ve never featured workout clothes before, and have done quite the decent job of dodging your questions regarding them. This was of course pre-Ivee, who were generous enough to send me this modern and comfy ‘Ella’ top, that I kind of don’t want to take off. (You hear that FTC? They sent it to me. TO REVIEW.) The cut is super flattering, and although it fits snugly in the boobs – complete with removable pads – what I love is that it isn’t skin tight. (FYI I’m a 4/6 on top, and mine is a medium – I could have gone with a small for a smoother silhouette.) My other fave is the ‘Chloe’ top, which like her friend ‘Ella,’ is far more chic than the yawn of a tank top or sports bra (which – Hi! – should not be worn alone and called a ‘top’).
Here’s your chance to ditch your dirty tees and score some Ivee duds of your very own! LASM and Ivee have teamed up to give away a $50 discount code, good on orders of fifty dollars or more! (Go figure.) Simply visit iveestyle.com, choose the item you like best, and tell us about it in the comments section of this post.* If you Tweet or Facebook this link to the giveaway, we’ll throw in an additional entry – do both and we’ll throw in two, so be sure to let us know…good luck!
*All comments must be posted by the end of the giveaway on Wednesday December 16th, at 11:59 EST. The winner will be chosen at random, notified via e mail, and announced on L.A. Stylist Mom shortly thereafter. One entry per person with a maximum of two additional entries for Twitter and/or Facebook links to this contest. Open to U.S. residents only.
Craptastic Photography Courtesy Of: Moi
Further proof that just because you’re a mom, doesn’t mean you can’t be fashionable. (And without having to spend a lot of cash.) Exhibit #001: D. At home, on a Sunday afternoon, look cuter. (And yes my chic mommy friends, beware; this does in fact mean that you are now fodder for my website.) After telling her about seven times how much I was digging her outfit, D sweetly acquiesced and allowed me to take her photo…and grill her about her ensemble item by item (details below). Yet another opportunity to demonstrate that having kids isn’t synonymous with looking schlubby. Thanks D! xoxo
Banana Republic Heritage Ruffle-Collar Shirt $24.99, GAP Destructed Boyfriend Jeans $59.50, Bernardo ‘Dream’ Flats in ‘Pewter Glove’ $129, Coopersong ‘Hipster’ Eco-Tote in Black $55
(All other jewelry and accessories are either no longer available, or cannot be purchased online.)
Although it’s 90 degrees here in Hell-Ay, you can get this entire cozy winter weekend outfit, for just two hundred and fifty bucks!
(Click to Polyvore for details, where to buy, and pricing.)
Robert Rodriguez Sequin Jacket in 'Sand' $495
Arden B Sequin Shrug in 'Sultry Silver' $48
See By Chloe Sequin 'Camo' Blouse in Black $470
Guess by Marciano 'Savannah' Sequin Top in Black $98
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, sequins are the deal for Fall 2009. I happen to love them (yet oddly, have yet to make a purchase…I might want to revisit that) in all their Bianca Jagger circa ‘77, Studio 54 glory, but hey – that’s just me. Being that they are super trendy, you might not want to make a huge investment. On the flip side? I also think that they’re pretty versatile; anything that can work with jeans and black tie, is a go in my book. You in…?
Park Vogel Boys' Long Sleeve Polo in 'Heather Grey' $16.50 (Retails for $33)
Park Vogel Boys' Henley Top in 'Pearl Grey' $14.50 (Retails for $29)
Every once in a while, I have that second child guilt about R. I mean seriously? Dude gives himself a round of applause when he’s done something cool, since so many times J and I are too busy to be perpetually up in his mug like we were with Z; This feeling also applies to his wardrobe. I spent so much time searching for the perfect outfit in which to bring Z home from the hospital. R? Usually wears whatever happens to be left over. As a result, I end up buying new things in Z’s size, since they will inevitably end up on his little (for now) bro.
Beginning in September, the majority of Z’s life will be spent in a school uniform, so instead of picking up these easy and adorable Park Vogel shirts in his size, I got them in his brother’s. (Okay I’ll come clean – they only had them in R’s size, but in my defense the uniform rationale did kick in.) I was fortunate enough to score them at Hautelook last week for about half price, but you can check them out – along with the precious girls’ stuff – at parkvogel.com. Albeit a bit pricey, it’s still not outrageous, and I adore the modern, wholesome, European vibe. Not to mention? They belong solely to R as his very own – brand new with tags and everything…
Amrita Singh 18k Gold Plated 'Priyanka' Earrings $19.99 (Retails for $150)
Steve Madden 'Broose' Gladiator Sandal in Tan $29 (Retails for $69.90)
J Brand Blue Label Curvy Fit 'Scarlett' Cigarette Jeans in 'Jett' $89 (Retails for $159)
Eight Sixty V-Neck Tee in White $19.99 (Retails for $52)
Steve Madden 'Prego' Platforms in Black $49.99 (Retails for $99.90)
Emilio Pucci Turquoise 'Leite' Large Terry Cloth Beach Tote $120 (Retails for $715)
Forgive me as I am ever so slooowly re-immersing myself back into my ‘real’ life (dog puke anyone?). Have I mentioned that I’m not amazing with transition…? With kindergarten, haircuts, and uniforms on the back burner (for now), historically one of the first things I do upon retuning to my hometown, is ditch the kids, jump into the car with my mom (the best shopper on the planet for about sixty different reasons) and head to the local Loehmann’s.
The sale was on, and the discounts were gorgeously deep. I tried to focus more on my day-to-day ensembles, rather than shopping for all those amazing nights out that usually only happen in my head. I think I did okay, save for the impractical Pucci beach tote that I just couldn’t pass up ($120 down about seven times from a ludicrous $715 – WTH?!), and The Steve Madden (WTH x 2, since I usually cannot stand SM) platforms that I still think are kind of slutty. Regardless, they make my fat feet look cute as do the gladiators, so there. Oh, and the chandelier earrings! (Mine are, incidentally, all clear stones.) On second thought, not such a stellar job on the day-to-day wear. At least I managed to eek out some jeans and tees, but boy will those slutty shoes look hot in a parallel universe…
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