One of the hottest trends for spring 2011 is the skinny cargo. I started noticing these last fall when shopping at Bloomingdales for designer jeans. I instantly liked them but instinctively thought, "They're not me." But now that they are becoming more mainstream, I am second guessing my initial … [Read more...]
Sunny Rain Boots
February 21, 2011
With three million feet of snow on the ground and 60 degree temps in the forecast, I started having nightmares about walking my kids to school through lake-sized puddles and mudslides. I knew their regular shoes would not cut it, and soon enough their snow boots would be too hot. Lands End to the … [Read more...]
Breaking Fashion News: Nordstrom Buys HauteLook
February 19, 2011
Yesterday during their quarterly earnings report, fashion retailer Nordstrom made the surprising announcement that they would acquire the super hot flash sale website, HauteLook. This is big news because it's the first time a major brick and mortar retailer has purchased a company based entirely … [Read more...]
Fashion Friday: Striped Cardigans
February 18, 2011
Who says all celeb styles are out of reach? One of our favorite stylish celeb moms Jessica Alba - who announced this week she's expecting baby number two! - was seen in LAX recently looking casually chic as usual in this super cute striped open cardigan! Want to steal her look? Well you're in … [Read more...]
What I Wore Wednesday
February 16, 2011
What Nicole Wore: black ruffle trim cardi from Old Navy, grey lace dress from target (two years ago, for only $5!), black tights from new york & company, black suede booties from charlotte russe (not pictured) Where: to work on V-day. This dress is easy to wear and girly. And I added red … [Read more...]
Ruffles for Spring
February 15, 2011
I snagged three dresses last month when these Rosalie Dresses from Crewcuts by JCrew went on sale last month. I knew they would be perfect for some fun Valentine's Day photos, as well as a comfortable and classic dress that my girls could wear this whole season. You can find the Crewcuts Rosalie … [Read more...]
Grammys 2011 Fashion
February 14, 2011
The 2011 Grammy Awards were last night, and unless you've not seen any media between last night and now we all know that Lady Gaga arrived in an egg. Or a womb. It's all up for debate. Now that that's out of the way, let's recap the best and worst of the red carpet. The best dressed were … [Read more...]
Red Dresses for Healthy Hearts
February 14, 2011
My good friend Jasmine is an exercise physiologist at a local heart health clinic. In her day to day job she sees the effect of poor health choices regarding both nutrition and activity. She doesn't preach, but she always inspires me to improve my eating habits and incorporate more exercise into … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: For the Camera Lover
February 11, 2011
We aren't big Valentine's Day gift givers in this house. But if we were, there is only one thing I would want this year. An Epiphanie camera bag. These girls are TO. DIE. FOR. For an everyday carry-all camera bag, the Lola is the one that makes my heart go pitter-patter. Isn't … [Read more...]
