Posts filed under ‘Fashion’
Beauty: The Glittery Manicure (to Brighten Grey Days)
I recently did an easy tutorial for glittery nails over on The Glitter Guide, but as it has been such a constant in my winter beauty regime thus fur, it makes sense that I share one on here too. On grey and wintery days or during the holidays when you want your fingers to look as pretty as the decorations on the tree and the fireworks in the sky, there is nothing quite like the glint of glittery nails peeking out from a coat.
Simplicity Week at MommaJam
This week at MommaJam is all about simplicity.
We’ll talk about:
Simple cooking on FOOD TUESDAY
Simple living with your kids
Simple playtime
Simple style tips for moms
Simple fun for the family
Stay tuned for a great week at MommaJam.
On Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, listen to MommaJam live at 7:10 a.m. ET on 95.9 WATD-FM.
Let us know what makes your life simple and happy.
ThredUP: Digital Trading Post for Moms
In keeping with the clean it out, pass it along, clearing clutter mode at MommaJam, we’ve checked out thredUP, a modern day, digital trading post for moms. ThredUP lets moms trade gently used clothes, toys and books with other moms from all over the country.
ThredUP is a green and economical way for parents to get rid of outgrown clothes, toys and books to make way for new things that are age appropriate.
You can join the community for free. Boxes of pre-owned items start at $9 + shipping. For every two boxes you share, you can get the next one free with cash back you receive by selling a box. You can sort by age, clothing style, holiday, seasons, costumes – even designer labels.
For super-busy moms, thredUP has a Concierge Service. Moms can order free bags, stuff them full of 50+ items and send them to thredUP’s expert consignors. ThredUP sorts the bags, certifies quality and posts them online for other moms to buy.
Check out thredUP.com to join and start trading.
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Get Organized: Tips to De-clutter Right Now
Get Organized: Tips to Declutter Right Now
These Shoes are Going to Goodwill
Clean the fridge, clean the pantry, clean your desk, clean your closet, clear your mind. Get organized. You’ll feel better. This week on MommaJam is all about Getting Organized.
Donate and Recycle Gently Used Items, Trash the Rest
Make the time today to toss 10 things that you don’t use. Do this every day to clear the clutter and make way for a positive chi in your life.
What better time to make way for the new than after the holidays and the start of a new year. Pick one place in the house today to clean out. Your closet. Are shoes you don’t wear anymore collecting dust? Maybe another gal can wear them.
Pass on shoes, clothes and accessories you don’t wear anymore to organizations the recycle them, such as Goodwill, the Vietnam’s Vet Association (VVA) and Big Brothers Big Sisters. VVA will pick up at your doorstep and it takes second to schedule.
After you clean out the clutter, you’ll feel better and the space will look better.
Next, flip through a a few magazines to help you visualize what you want the clean space to look like and get to work.
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MommaJam on 95.9 WATD-FM: Food, Fashion, Fun!
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Tune in to get the instant replay of MommaJam on 95.9 WATD-FM on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011.
During the segment, we talk about cyber shopping, plus Food, Fashion and Fun:
- How do moms avoid getting busted by kids when cyber shopping for the holidays?
- The new FOOD TUESDAY feature on MommaJam, which covers meal planning, recipes and trends in cooking. Check out the recipe for home made ricotta and more!
- Rockport’s fabulous Lorraine Rain Boots that Miss Piggy will adore. Read the review…
- The Muppets Movie, a great family flick with laughs and tears
Enjoy! Tune in for the next MommaJam segment on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012, when we talk about Getting Organized in 2012.
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Mom Style: Sleek Rain Boots for Everyday Chic
I can’t wait for it to rain. Normally, I long for warm weather and sunshine everyday (nod to Southern California), but Rockport, the classic New England shoe company, has these sleek, gorgeous Lorraine Rain Boots with a wedge heel that are just aching for a puddle stomp.
Fortunately, Lorraine boots are stylish enough to wear everyday in any weather. The just-below-the-knee-high boots are made of waterproof material that looks like shiny patent leather, and the heel has just enough lift that you can wear the boots all day long.
Rockport’s Lorriane Rain Boots are the ultimate “playground chic” footwear. You can look stylish and chase the kids around without breaking your ankle or losing a heel in the mud.
Black Rockport Lorraine Boots
These boots are a great gift idea for moms in need a boot makeover this season. They sell for $100, but shop around for better deals at Zappos or other online retail outlets.
Lorriane boots are available in all sorts of fabulous colors, including chrome metallic, pink, navy and coral, which looks more like sassy tangerine. The best seller is the black option (see photos).
Rockport also makes quilted lace up and shorter just-above the-ankle versions of the Lorraine boot.
For a classic dress up boot (not for chasing kids in the snow), check out Rockport’s black suede Janae Bootie. Go to Rockport.com.
Fall Fashion: Romp in High Heeled Rain Boots
Why settle for drab rain boots when you can add style, color and height to your fall/winter wardrobe. These sleek, orange Lorraine Rainboots from Rockport are fun and add lift to your look.
Rockport's Lorraine Rainboot
Check Amazon and Zappos for great deals on Lorraine Rainboots, which also come in pink, black, and blue, but zesty orange shines on gray, rainy days. About $100. Go to Rockport.com for more information.
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- There’s a time, look and boot for everything (cbsnews.com)
MommaJam on 95.9 WATD-FM: Spring Style Tips
Hear MommaJam on 95.9 WATD-FM discuss spring style tips for moms with the morning news team, Rob Hakala and Lisa Azizian.
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Chocolate Sun Organic Tanning Lotion
Joanna also suggests Sugar Rose Lip Gloss with SPF 15 from Fresh (at Sephora), which is great for spring and summer lips. The gloss is a “tint,” so it goes on sheer unlike a matte or frost lipstick. You can apply the gloss over a matte color to tone it down or wear it alone to add a simple shine to your lips. The product also comes in Plum.
2. I have some MAJOR fashion news that is going to make every mom on the planet happy:
Low rise jeans are out! High rise jeans are back in style, BUT with a wide leg AND a dramatic flair.
My fashion consultant, Katherine Venzke, who is the owner of Helena’s, a clothing boutique in Arlington has confirmed that moms can now sit down on the floor at the library and read a book to their child without showing their behind!
This style makes your legs look longer and holds your tummy in, which most moms need after popping out a few kids. Skinny jeans are still popular, but the wide leg with a high waist is where it’s at right now.
For South Shore moms: Boutiques are a great place to shop for unique cloths, and if you can’t get to Helena’s in Arlington from the South Shore, check out Bling Boutique in Braintree, which also carries wide leg high waisted jeans.
You can always go to Macy’s, Urban Outfitters or other department stores to get the look. Below are Joe’s High-Waist, Wide Leg jeans at Sax Fifth Avenue.
Joe's High Waisted Wide Leg Jeans from Sax Fifth Avenue
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MommaJam’s 5 Weeks of Fashion: #4 Jewels & Jeans with Patch NYC
Don Carney, Patch NYC
Week 4 of MommaJam’s 5 Weeks of Fashion.
Today, we are talking with designer Donald Carney (pictured left), who shares his expertise about finding jeans, shorts and other apparel that fit your body size and shape. He has tons of tips for dressing up a T-shirt and jeans or flirty skirt with funky, chunky jewelry.
This podcast (CLICK ARROW ABOVE TO PLAY) is packed with ideas, including how to make your own bracelets and necklaces. Donald also talks about the return of high-wasted jeans (phew!) (around 14 minutes into interview), which moms are celebrating!
Tune in now to find out how to boost your spring and summer style. For more information, go to Patch NYC.
Another cool website for retro charms like the ones Donald talks about is MyRetroBaby.com. Check out this link to an adorable bracelet: http://www.myretrobaby.com/item/silver-circle-name-bracelet/2514/c155.
This interview was recorded in June 2009.
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Fun, Flirty Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
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MommaJam on 95.9 WATD-FM: 4 Fun, Flirty Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
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1. Flip Out Sandals with exchangeable jewels you can swap out. Flip Flops are $20 and Flip Flops in Jellies are $60. The Classic Crystal Collection jewels sell for $10 each. The Couture Crystal Collection jewels sell for $25. FlipOutSandals.com. Bling out your feet! Super cute for summer!
2. Secret Sleeves, a velvety scarf with secret sleeves. Wear as a scarf, but then you can slip your arms into it these secret sleeves and voila you have a shall. $40 at Secret Sleeves.com.
3. Smash Box Make Up. The Softbox Eye Shadow Palette is a great mix of new summer colors, on sale for $48 at Smashbox.com. Add color lip tint from NYX Black Label and Voila! Summer beauty!
4. ”15 Minutes Outside” book, by Rebecca Cohen. The idea of getting outside for 15 minutes of fun with an activity, leads to 30 minutes, then 60 minutes. I love days when I spend the whole day outside with my kids. Then they fall into bed at the end of the day. Amazon.com for about $10.
On this week’s podcast, I dish about these products and more with a fellow mom Annmarie Seldon from Trendy Mommies.com, who came into my studio the other day. Hear the interview with Annmarie our rehash of the super fun Getting Gorgeous event in NYC on April 2, 2011.
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