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Entries from February 2009

The Doghouse

February 28th, 2009 · 5 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, advice

I’m not one that usually falls for ads. Really, I’m not. But this past Christmas my husband asked me if I had seen JCPenney’s new campaign called, “Beware of the Doghouse.”
I hadn’t. He told me it was one of the funniest videos he had ever seen. Not to mention (sorry, honey) just how [...]

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Quick “bargain” tips…

February 27th, 2009 · 1 Comment · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, DIY, advice, beauty

I planned on doing some vlogging today – but my husband is away on a business trip and took the camera! So… please bear with me as I do another written post! Although, I think you’ll get a kick out of some of these tips. I emailed a few friends and had remembered [...]

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Not happy with your stomach? Let me help.

February 26th, 2009 · 5 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice

I have been getting tons of emails regarding the TUMMY REGION. Not the most favorite part of the female body for many women… but it’s OK, I have some tips that can help!
Here are 10 tips for concealing your stomach:
1) If you’re a belt wearer, do not wear belts too tight at your [...]

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Madras 641

February 25th, 2009 · 10 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice

Madras 641. Sexy. Chic. Hip. Feminine.
I love finding Collections that are just amazing. I found out about Madras 641 through Twitter. Ah… the beauty of Twitter. I fell in love with the clothing. My advice to you today — Check out Madras 641.

(And check out my written [...]

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Fashion Tip of the DAY!

February 24th, 2009 · 3 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, DIY, Uncategorized, advice

My mother… God love her, but she wore a pair of my Donna Karan black strappy heels to a wedding this past weekend and scuffed them up!
Scuffs all over the right heel – and a few on the left. Mom, what kind of dancing were you doing!?
BUT, have NO fear. I fixed [...]

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Old Navy is where it’s at!

February 23rd, 2009 · 8 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, advice, motherhood

Old Navy is having a HUGE Spring Sale right now! And until Thursday you can get yourself 40% off a regular priced item by having this golden ticket!

So what are you waiting for? Go! Go! Go! Look for the sales and the deals.
Plus, shop for the rest of your family, too. The baby [...]

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Fashion Advice for Moms – Day #53

February 22nd, 2009 · 4 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, advice, beauty

We all need a good closet clean-out once in a while! I try and get rid of things every 6 months or so… organization and de-cluttering is a GOOD FEELING.

Fashion advice for the day? Go through your closets for the next 7 days and get rid of 1 thing a day. Just [...]

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Fashion Don’ts – Yeah, we had some fun!

February 21st, 2009 · 8 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, advice

Last night on my Blog Talk Radio Show – Feel Good Fashion – we were talking Fashion Don’ts. I was laughing out loud at some of the Fashion Don’ts people were bringing up… and mentioning in the Chat Room! Let’s face it… regardless of your gender, age, personal style – we all have [...]

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Essential Tools for Moms

February 20th, 2009 · 1 Comment · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, advice, beauty

It’s all about trying to save money and cutback right now. Gone are the days of making a last minute appointment at the salon for an eyebrow wax… or getting anything else waxed (ahem…). Too expensive and just not enough time.
But! By arming yourself with some essential tools, you can do most [...]

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Lands’ End – Spring is in the air… (as are showers)

February 19th, 2009 · 138 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, Giveaway, advice

Spring is almost here! And what comes with Spring? Well, showers. Not every single day — but enough where you need some good Rain-wear.
What’s a lady to do?
Lands’ End.
Lands’ End offers the most beautiful and bold and fabulous Rain-wear for women this Spring. Bright and colorful… you will feel [...]

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A funny FASHION DON’T!

February 18th, 2009 · 9 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, 4 boys, advice

I have tossed it out on Twitter/Facebook today – What are your BIG FASHION DON’TS!?
I have gotten tons of hilarious DON’TS…
But!
My favorite? The one that made me laugh out loud?
DO NOT WEAR DISNEY CHARACTER CLOTHING!
Thank you, Kristen for that one! GREAT, GREAT Fashion Advice for Day #49.

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Fashion MUST KEEPS. (Right, Moms?)

February 17th, 2009 · 9 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, 4 boys, advice

On Valentine’s Day morning my sons ran into my bedroom proudly holding a red package. There were about 100 pieces of tape on it, so I know they definitely “helped” my husband wrap it up… and the smiles on their faces as they gave it to me – PRICELESS.
I saw my husband in the [...]

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Day #47 – Fashion Advice

February 16th, 2009 · 7 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, advice

Here are some easy tips for changing an outfit up a bit! Grab clothes that you have!

Here I am in a basic white turtleneck and jeans. I want to show you how tossing on a cardigan, a sweater coat, a swing jacket, a sweater coverall or a vest can change the whole look. [...]

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Panty lines? What panty lines?

February 15th, 2009 · 6 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, advice, beauty

Friday night I was lucky enough to chat with Jasmine from www.FashionGrail.com on my Blog Talk Radio Show, “Feel Good Fashion”. We were talking fashion (of course). And trends. And PANTY LINES. Don’t you love it when women get going? Anything and everything comes up.
So… panty lines. I think we [...]

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Valetine’s Day FASHION for Moms

February 14th, 2009 · 13 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, advice

Happy Valentine’s Day!
What are YOU wearing today?

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Spa it up!

February 13th, 2009 · 7 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, advice

Don’t have time to SPA? Try it at home.
Here’s a quick and easy tip for giving yourself a little luxury on Day #44 of my Fashion Advice for Moms.
(Well, try it as best as you possibly can…)

Thanks to my friend and beauty extraordinaire Leah for this tip!

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The Car Pool – Tricks of the trade

February 12th, 2009 · 2 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, advice

I got an email from one of my dear friends asking me to give some morning “Car Pool Fashion” tips. Let’s face it… whether you’re a stay-at-home-mom, a working out-of-the-home mom, a working in-the-home mom… we’ve all been through (or will go through) the dreaded CAR POOL. Nursery school. Preschool. Elementary [...]

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Fashion Sharing Parties

February 11th, 2009 · 10 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, advice

This afternoon, I went through my closets (like an animal looking for food!) trying to find one of my favorite black turtlenecks. I couldn’t find it anywhere. I mean, ANYWHERE.
And then my mother stopped by… and low and behold, it was on her. Yes, my friends, on her.
I really wasn’t mad at [...]

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Send some SOUL with Seal

February 11th, 2009 · 14 Comments · Giveaway, Uncategorized, children, holiday

What are you doing tomorrow night? Let’s say around… 10PM EST?
If you’re looking for some entertainment without leaving your home, you HAVE to tune into Seal’s PBS soundstage show. I have always loved music. I first fell in love with Seal (don’t laugh) when he sang “Kiss From A Rose.” And from [...]

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Come on, sometimes it’s just about the HAIR

February 10th, 2009 · 11 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, advice

I was in NYC yesterday and today to speak at SocComm. The event was amazing. I met tons of wonderful and knowledgeable and gifted social media mavens. It was truly a perfect 2 days in NYC.
But I did have a little hair emergency with which to contend.
I spent the night at my [...]

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I’m seeing stripes…

February 9th, 2009 · 6 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, advice

Day #40 of 365 Days of Fashion Advice for Moms… SPRING IS IN THE AIR…
And I’m seeing stripes!

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I’m off to New York City…

February 9th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized

I’m heading to New York City this afternoon — by myself. It’s the strangest thing in the world packing for ONE when you’re used to packing for FIVE. I almost feel like I need to over-pack, just to feel some tug of “comfort!”
I will be speaking tomorrow at SocComm – The [...]

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Fashion Friendly?

February 8th, 2009 · 10 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, advice

Last night, one of my girlfriends called me up and told me she finally sat down and read/watched the last #38 Days of my Fashion Advice for Moms.
This is a girl I have known my entire life. We’ve gone through fashion phases together – the “gotta have Guess Jeans!”, the “I need a Benetton [...]

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A Fashion DON’T!

February 7th, 2009 · 7 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, advice

This is pretty simple.
This is for the woman I saw yesterday at Dunkin’ Donuts around 2PM with her (I would say… about 5 year old) daughter…
If you’re going to wear white jeans.
Do NOT wear black underwear with them.
Short and sweet.
Plain and simple.

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Fashion Advice for Moms

February 6th, 2009 · 14 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, advice

Here’s one of my BIG fashion secrets since becoming a mother…

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Beauty Advice… Just a quickie!

February 5th, 2009 · 2 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, Uncategorized, advice, beauty

Here is my fashion tip for Day #36. This one is more of a beauty tip…
I was recently asked what takes off eye makeup… something that’s pretty full-proof.
And I’ve got one. This is an easy tip… my Nana taught me this years ago.
Vasoline.
It’s that easy. Put some on a Q-tip, rub around [...]

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Day #35 – Fashion Advice for Moms

February 4th, 2009 · 17 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, Giveaway, advice

Scarves! Scarves! Scarves!

And don’t forget – TO WIN THE iPod Touch!! EMAIL me at audrey [at] momgenerations [dot] com with the secret word!!

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Fashion Advice for Moms – Does size matter?

February 3rd, 2009 · 8 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, advice

Today’s Day #34 of 365 Days of Fashion Advice for Moms.
I got a wonderful email and piece of advice from my friend – Heather from The Mogul Mom.
She wrote to me saying that one afternoon, she and a bunch of other women were talking about what size they wear, losing weight, etc. She asked [...]

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When you were little…

February 3rd, 2009 · 3 Comments · games

This weekend I went to my niece’s swim meet. (She rocked the pool!) Between her swims, I took my boys and my nephew into another room at the YMCA to play. You know, away from the pool deck! As I let the boys run around and play… a group of tween [...]

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Day #33 – Fashion Advice for Moms

February 2nd, 2009 · 4 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, advice

Business. Casual.
How can you create some business casual outfits from clothing that you already have?
Here’s Day #33 – Fashion Advice for Moms – The Business Casual.

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SUPER BOWL SUNDAY!

February 1st, 2009 · 4 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, Uncategorized, advice

Are you ready for some FOOTBALL!?
We are! So I’ll be quick!
Fashion Advice today!?
Day #32… Work the sales!
I was at the mall earlier today… the sales are unreal. Now is the time to purchase some pieces for your wardrobe for next winter.
I saw turtlenecks, crewnecks, v-necks, cowl-necks, cashmere… all at amazing prices. (Let [...]

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