September is National Fall Hat Month.  (I’m not kidding.)
I just found this little fun-fashion-tidbit out the other night as I was browsing for some great Fall hats.  I have to say, at first… I thought it was a joke.  Then as I kept googling it — it became apparent, that September really does hold the [...]

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Skinny jeans are tough to pull off. Let’s face it, they are.
I recently just found the next-best-thing — and it’s not just because they’re called “AUDREY.” (OK, maybe that’s part of the reason I originally noticed them.
Lands’ End Women’s Regular UlterFit Audrey Slim Leg Denim Jeans.
Why do I love?

AUDREY is made with a [...]

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When I was in high school, the Limited had a collection of pleated plaid skirts that I just had to have. Blame Alicia Silverstone’s character Cher in the movie Clueless… but they were just “totally-chicly-cool.” (And yes, I even had to have platform loafers.)
Well, even though time has gone by – some, ahem… [...]

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You’ve got me. You’ve totally, totally got me.
My ears aren’t pierced. I can’t even believe I’m admitting this. Here I am, an accessories LOVER, and I don’t even have my ears pierced.
(*Let me state a small disclaimer here — I had did have my ears pierced when I was in 4th grade. [...]

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Last week, William and Alexander begged me to make cupcakes. I have no problem making cupcakes… it’s just that I usually have to wait until my 2 little guys go bed. Benjamin and Henry want to get into everything — the eggs, the oil, the butter and the batter. It’s funny seeing [...]

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Fashion is an unbelievable thing. A good unbelievable. Clothing can truly alter a person’s mood… think about it. When you have on an outfit that you absolutely LOVE, you feel good and you exude a confidence that can’t be faked. It’s knowing you look good and feel good. When asked [...]

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I never touched a pair of flats until this past spring. I never touched them because they always made me feel shorter than 5 feet. Seriously, it’s easy to feel shorter when you’re actually pretty short. But — this past March I had to try them… so I bought a cheap pair of [...]

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I’m a sucker when it comes to some really good videos out there. This Red Chair Confessions video caught my attention immediately! I have probably watched it about 10 times… no joke. I love it. I love the priest. I love the chic lady. I love the setting in [...]

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Looking for some bracelets? There are so many chic and trendy and cool bracelets out there right now. I know I mention necklaces all the time, but bracelets are just as easy to add that hip factor to an outfit. Seriously, just as easy.
My FAVORITE bracelets are BANGLE BRACELETS. I love [...]

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It’s been a month since my Frigidaire appliances arrived. 33 days now to be exact. Within the last 33 days, I have used the appliances every single day — every single one of them. I guess I can’t get over the silence of my appliances — in particular Frigidaire’s Gallery Dishwasher and [...]

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When it comes to dressing monochromatically (I’m thinking this is a word)… it doesn’t mean you always need to stay with blacks. That’s such a common question I get when I mention a monochromatic look. You can absolutely branch out to different colors, it truly makes such a statement. The bolder you [...]

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I don’t have any kids going into “school” this year. William missed the kindergarten cut-off by 25 days, so he’s back to preschool for another year. All of his friends (and cousins!) are doing the Back-to-School shopping – clothing, backpacks, shoes and socks, lunchboxes. So… I was kind of expecting it when [...]

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Seriously, we all know that there are these kinds of days. It’s SO HOT in Rhode Island today, I can barely walk across my living room (no a/c) without breaking a sweat. It’s day like this where, I quite literally feel like wearing nothing… but, well… that just wouldn’t look “right” heading into [...]

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My fashion advice for tomorrow!? Get to Old Navy! I love these special Saturday deals and sales!

ALL adult tees – $3
ALL Kids and Toddler socks – $1
STOCK ON UP!!
Remember… tees are great for layering year-round!  And socks!?  Oh, my… you can always stock up on socks for the kids!
ENJOY!!

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Watch PROJECT RUNWAY on Lifetime TV tonight at 10PM EST!

As you know, I’m now the Beauty & Style Channel Leader at LifetimeMoms.com — so I’m DOUBLY excited for tonight!!
Don’t forget to TUNE IN!!
Fashion, fun and Tim Gunn… I mean, really… what could be better!?
Here’s my LifetimeMoms.com post about Project Runway…

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For my family, the refrigerator is the focal point of the kitchen. It seems like everything we eat and/or drink comes from the fridge. It’s the first stop in the morning – milk for the boys (and for my coffee). It’s the last stop at night – a quick glass of water [...]

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I’ve been getting questions asking about my white bag from my post last week – “Can you wear white after Labor Day?”

BIG, WHITE BAGS are just fun to have… they’re not the latest trend, they’re not the hottest trend… they’re more or less one of those items that you either love or you don’t love [...]

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Maria Bailey is a woman who inspires me and someone I just adore. Maria was doing some interviews for MomTV at BlogHer in Chicago and I was so excited to be one of the interviews!

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Crystal Light, I did it. And I was beyond excited to see that 161 (through Facebook, too!) of my readers challenged themselves, too. One full week of staying hydrated. I’ll tell you, for me personally, you couldn’t have picked a better week to challenge me. I was visiting my in-laws all last week [...]

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Running shorts worn with anything other than sneakers or flip flops.

Unless you’re planning on making a guest appearance on Gossip Girl or 90210… stay away from heels/booties/flats or anything other than a standard pair of running sneakers of flip flops.
Easy, peasy.

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There are many things I do while visiting my in-laws in Pittsburgh. One stop is always Target. I head there without the kids… and I just stroll every single aisle. Slowly. I love it. They have a fabulous Target. And I say that in all seriousness. I don’t [...]

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I had fun with this post today! Having a heat wave on the east coast… lots of women are in short. LOTS. I mean, you almost HAVE to be. I bow down to you Texas and Arizona people! I don’t know how you do it throughout the summer.
So… as moms, [...]

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It’s Saturday… and I have enjoyed giving advice on Saturday that is more book/magazine related. Sometimes it’s easier to dissect fashion advice when it’s in a book – neatly laid out and organized (especially by chapter).
The LUCKY Shopping Manual – Building and Improving Your Wardrobe Piece by Piece.
by Andrea Linett and Kim France

This is [...]

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We’ve all heard it — NO MORE WHITE AFTER LABOR DAY!
But is that the truth? Is it really a Fashion DON’T?

Can you wear white after Labor Day? from Audrey McClelland on Vimeo.
(That’s my little man Henry in the video!)

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I love, love, love getting questions from readers. This one came through earlier this week, and I thought it was a GREAT fashion question.
Here goes…

I wear a lot of t-shirts, especially in the summer, and more and more they are sheer t-shirts, like this one:

… which I love, but which is super see-through. [...]

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Kelly from Bellani Maternity – a fabulous boutique in Warwick, RI – allowed me to make her over at Marshalls. She was looking for business casual wear to sport during the ABC EXPO in Las Vegas, which she will attending with her business partner soon. Not only was this makeover SUPER FUN… it [...]

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A little over four years ago, I gave up drinking soda (or as some say, “pop”) because of recurring digestive problems and post-teen skin problems. I literally woke up one morning and said, “That’s it. No more.” I remember the look on my husband’s face as I went into the fridge and [...]

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I love it when I find some fashion/beauty/style websites that I could literally spend hours on (OK, that’s only if the boys are napping or in bed for the night!).
My friend Lesley from Fashion Tribes emailed me about… OSOYOU.COM. It absolutely ROCKS! I love it! Essentially you STARE (at clothes). You [...]

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I am beyond thrilled and excited to be giving this piece of fashion advice TODAY! I’ve been waiting for this moment for a few months now… and I can’t believe today is the day!
Lifetime Networks has launched a new site – Lifetime Moms.

It’s beyond exciting for me because I have been asked to be [...]

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There have been so many blogs lately about breastfeeding. Even at my local pool club, it seems every mother with an infant breastfeeds. I have to admit, I’m envious. With 4 sons, I have never been able to breastfeed. I tried with William, he didn’t take. I tried with Alexander, he [...]

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I haven’t done a fashion don’t in awhile… but ladies…
I saw one yesterday… a BIG one. Actually a DOUBLE Fashion Don’t (which I will refer to as a “DFN”).
FRAYED JEAN SHORTS. OK, let me rephrase… FRAYED MOM JEAN SHORTS.

Yes… imagine these -

FRAYED.
I had to (no pun intended) take a double look.
Jeans that were [...]

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There are moments in life where you know, this is a “moment.” This is something I will remember forever. And you then try as best as you can to tuck that “moment” into the depths of your heart and soul, so you won’t ever forget that exact moment.
I had one of [...]

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Women have been asking for me to share some great fashion books… books that will inspire the fashionista within!
I devour fashion books. So this advice is easy for me to pass along. Today’s book is one of my all-time FAVES — Style from A to Zoe by Rachel Zoe.

Rachel Zoe is the chicest, [...]

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I’m usually NOT a lip gloss girl… I love my Chapstick. Come to think of it, I’m not really even a lipstick girl. I love to really play up on eyes… my lips, they aren’t really on my makeup ritual checklist.
I was telling a close girlfriend this “piece about me” this past weekend. [...]

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I’ve had my Frigidaire appliances for 13 days now. 13 days of trying them – and loving every minute of it. I mean, every single minute. Out of all the appliances we truly needed, a washer and dryer set was right up there. Our previous washer and dryer were so old, [...]

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I’m asked all the time about sweater wraps. I guess my constant gushing about them has been heard. I’ve had many women mistake a cardigan shawl for a sweater wrap. Not that that’s a bad thing… cardigan shawls are fabulous. They bring the same amount of versatility to an outfit. [...]

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Let me preface this post with this statement — my husband is a HUGE Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
When I was pregnant with our oldest son, William, my husband ran out and bought me (us) a Steelers jersey. Black mesh with gold numbers. Classic Steelers jersey.

He wanted me to wear it all the time — [...]

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Gottcha. (wink, wink!) I’m talking clothing here, not actual men.
I have been seeing Boyfriend Jackets EVERYWHERE lately!
My first reaction to them was — “so juvenile.” I remember having a boyfriend jacket back in 8th grade. Oh, yes. I thought I was the coolest thing that ever hit Barrington Middle School. I [...]

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While at BlogHer, I met the oh-so-funny Carson Kressley at Saturday evening’s NIKON party. I have always loved Carson’s personality and passion for fashion. His “on-air” persona is someone that I just adore, and I was so happy to see that same man in person, for real.
NIKON allowed some bloggers to do interviews [...]

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Dare to be a little bold this FALL?
Get yourself a PINK handbag. It’s a hot color for FALL.
I just got myself one this weekend… a Kenneth Cole Pink Fringe Kiss Clutch… and I’m in LOVE!

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I do 2 loads of laundry a day. I wish I could say I’m exaggerating, but I’m not. With my 4 little boys and my husband, I’ve learned that if I don’t keep up on it daily, it gets out of control… and as any mother can relate, I don’t want that. [...]

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