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Are We Raising Fashionistas Or Children?

I posted this simple photo on my Facebook page a week or so ago and asked parents if their children typically look this put together on a regular day. Now, before I begin, let me say that I think she's adorable. Really cute. But my second thought was, "I want that dress." My third thought was, "Wait, how old is she? Why am I coveting a dress that a 3 (4?) year old is wearing? Something's not … [Continue reading...]

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Is There A Such Thing As A Sexy Stay-At-Home Mom?

First off, let me say that yes, it is possible to be sexy as a stay-at-home (or in my case, a work-at-home) mom. I think. I'm pretty sure. Since I don't have many meetings (like three a year, maybe), I tend to stick to my work-at-home uniform: leggings and long T-shirt or tunic. If I'm feeling the need to be a little funky, I'll throw on some earrings and/or some bracelets. I made the … [Continue reading...]

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Pretty As A Picture For Summer

As I wrote last summer, I love dresses. The recent heat wave (where it was 82 degrees and gorgeous in March) allowed me to pull some of my dresses out of the back of my closet and take inventory. I've got some cute maxi dresses, printed sundresses, solid color lounge-around-in-the-house dresses—all part of my goal to be pretty without having to think about it. But part of my goal is also to be … [Continue reading...]

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What could be easier?

I love dresses. Just found out how cute and simple and feminine and just downright perfect dresses are for a lazy mom like myself who just wants to look cute without a whole lot of effort. Check out some of my faves this summer. Can you tell I'm on the whole natural/safari/bohemian kick?   From left to right: Old Navy striped dress, $15. Comes in a crapload of other colors too, in case … [Continue reading...]

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Project Runway winner to launch maternity line in 2009

Christian Siriano, whose "fierce" fashions made him the winner of Project Runway's season four, has announced that he will be taking the maternity world by storm, creating a line for hip mamas who don't want to shelve their personal style for nine months. His line, Fierce for Moody Mamas, will debut in spring 2009. Check out this item in New York mag to see some of the sketches. … [Continue reading...]

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Maternity picks of the week: Cute top edition

Folks are always searching for cute maternity clothes. Every day several people find my site after typing in phrases like "maternity clothes that won't make me look old" or "pregnant woman desires cute clothes." Now that I'm nearing the end of my second pregnancy, I'm looking forward to parting with my maternity clothes, but that doesn't mean I won't still have an eye out for cute maternity … [Continue reading...]

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Maternity pick of the week

I'm introducing a new feature this week - hot maternity picks. I found that my most popular post has been the one on maternity clothes. People are dying to find cute clothes that don't make you look so matronly. I know it's been a struggle for me so I'm happy to provide this service! Each week I'll scour the web and the malls for cute clothes that will help young mommies keep their style! This … [Continue reading...]

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Get Maternity Clothes On A Small Budget?

When I first found out I was pregnant with my daughter, I immediately went to the mall looking for maternity clothes. WHAT.A.RIPOFF. I saw $70 maternity tops, $100 jackets, $85 jeans. Who has that kind of money to drop on clothes that are guaranteed not to fit in a few months? I know I don't. Every pregnant woman wants to do the seemingly impossible—look cute while gaining weight like … [Continue reading...]

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