Mystic Pizza was the first movie I remember seeing Julia Roberts in. She played a girl that I loved – tough, romantic and sweet – all at the same time. From there… she went on to star in Pretty Woman, The Pelican Brief, The Mexican, Ocean Eleven, Erin Brockovich… to name just a [...]

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I went to Old Navy this morning… and even though there isn’t a TON of stuff left – it’s still 30% additional savings!

Shoppers get 30% off on every single item in stores – except gift cards – even items already on sale!

Seriously…shoppers can shop ‘til they drop for what THEY want and save. If they [...]

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I’ve said it on my blog before… and I’ll say it again. I am a hopeless romantic… always have been, always will be. I’ll never forget the first date I went on with my husband. It was back in October 1998… OK, October 28th to be exact. We were going to [...]

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You have to understand one thing about my life. I married a man who loves football. He grew up in Western Pennsylvania – much like the football mentality in Texas – everything stops for footballs games – high school, college and (oh, yes) for the Steelers.
I grew up in New England. Football [...]

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Consumer Reports Sales Calendar…
I’m not usually one for reports and data. I did that stuff in high school and college, now it’s time for the fun stuff, right?
Well… ConsumerReports.org just released their Sales Calendar – and well, suddenly I’m into charts/data/calendars (go figure!).
This is what they found -
Sales used to be relatively predictable. A [...]

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Spring Fashions is UPON US! Can you believe it? You can’t walk into any store now without seeing “something” spring related. I will say – it’s definitely refreshing… but, it’s tough to get too excited when the weather still calls for coats, hats and gloves (at least here in New England).
So… what [...]

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Oh… you Skinny Cow, you!
The first time I saw Nestle’s Skinny Cow products at Sam’s Club… I couldn’t get over the genius in the name of the ice cream treats. Lowfat ice cream with a fabulous name… they got me. Hook, line and sinker.
Well… now that I’m in training for a 200 mile [...]

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Outerwear… the part that drives me crazy about this time of year. I’m a sun girl and I love to be able to leave the house in a tee and (well…) nothing else. But – that’s just not the case. I have to wear a winter coat right now… it’s a must [...]

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Shopping! Shopping! Shopping!
The sales are too hot right now to pass up! I bought a full kindergarten wardrobe for my son William this past weekend. Sleepies for the younger boys. Not to mention jackets and boots for all the McClelland boys for next year. And then I just tuck [...]

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How to find the perfect running shoe. (Sometimes you just need to ask for help.)
I don’t know if I have officially announced this here… but I’m excited to say that I am going to be running a 200 mile relay race from the Calistoga Beverage Company in Napa Valley, across the Golden Gate Bridge [...]

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Jasmere.com. If you haven’t heard of them, you have to check them out!
It’s truly one of those online destinations that you will stop by once… and then just keep stopping by every single day.
I just found out about Jasmere a few weeks ago, and I have become an overnight FAN!
Besides writing about fashion/beauty for [...]

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ModCloth – Vintage Inspired Fashions.
As moms, let’s face it… sometimes what we toss on first thing in the morning (especially on weekends!) is sometimes the closet thing next to our bed. Case in point this morning, I had a 10AM meeting… but with the boys up at 6AM, the only thing I could find [...]

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The SAG Awards are this Saturday night. As usual… I’ll be tuning into the fashions, not so much the winners (is that bad?).
Fortunately my love of fashion has gotten around… so Degree (which let’s face it, is the ultimate accessory — deodorant) contacted me to let me know about teaming up with actress Christina [...]

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A Fashion Don’t.
Actually… a blazing FASHION DON’T!
There are some women I see… and honestly scratch my head wondering what they were thinking as they dressed that morning.
I saw one of “these” on the train yesterday. And… I couldn’t help but capturing a photo (yes… I chopped off her head.)
This woman… had a mix of [...]

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Pampers… I think I love you.
As soon as I heard about this Pampers news, I knew I (needed) wanted to spread the word!
Believe it or not, right now diaper time in my house is the easiest it’s ever been. I finally only have 2 boys in full-time diapers and 1 (cue the “Hallelujah” music) [...]

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Read the tag before popping anything into the washing machine or/and dryer!
Ahhh… simple advice I have been hearing since as long as I can remember.

(Take a moment please… my beautiful sweater, taken in Oct., 2008.)

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Oh, ladies. I love a good blazer. LOVE!
If I could pull off a blazer to every occasion out, I would. I learned this great fashion-do from my own fashionista mother.
Last week on Daily Dose of Style, we dished on blazers. And I just loved the content so much, I wanted to post here, [...]

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2010 Golden Globes.  (Come on, I totally only watch for the fashions.)
Yup, I was glued to the TV last night. I was actually a bit late getting to them, so I DVR’d the beginning and really got a good chance to focus in on some of my favorite (and not-so-favorite) fashions on the mom celebrities [...]

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I’ve been getting some questions lately regarding some fashions for moms who breastfeed. When you’re breastfeeding you need clothing that is easy for you and your baby to maneuver when you’re home or out and about.
I have put together 3 outfits that I feel work well for breastfeeding and (at the same time) looking [...]

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I’ve been glued to the TV, newspaper and internet for information about Haiti. My heart is just broken for everyone. To see the photos of death and destruction… it quite literally makes my stomach turn.
I’m sure we’re all trying to find something to do. Trying to find some way to contribute and [...]

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I love being able to recommend some amazing clothing items. Actually… let me rephrase that. I love being able to recommend some amazingly comfortable clothing items.
I’m often asked “What’s your favorite…” (fill in the blank).
Tonight – as I’ve been in this cozy and comfy tank all day long… and still loving it, I [...]

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My real-life friends always seem surprised to hear that I have best friends in the blogesphere, but I do. I have best friends out there in Pennsylvania, Texas, Tennessee, California, Ohio, New York, Illinois, Missouri, South Carolina, etc… these are women I have met online, all of us doing the same blogging thing, and [...]

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When it comes to jewelry, I’m a NECKLACE LOVER!  I still don’t have my ears pierced (a definite to-do in 2010!).  And as much as I love bracelets, there are only a few that I rotate through.  I’m a huge bangle and gold cuff lover.
But necklaces… oh, man… I just LOVE.   You will rarely ever [...]

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I’m so excited to announce that we’re having a MATERNITY week on Totsy starting Monday! We will be having some amazing sales going on from:
NOM Maternity
Ingrid and Isabel
Ma-Style

Mommy Makeup
Make sure you stop by… the deals will be 40-60% OFF!
*Also, we’ll be having a Twitter Party on Monday night (January 18th) at 9PM (EST) to [...]

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After spending a week in Los Angeles… oh, you LUCKY PEOPLE!… I realized (even more) just the difference in weather and fashions from coast-to-coast. The fashions aren’t “different” – don’t get me wrong… it’s just that the weather greatly impacts fashion choices.  And… even though I love New England – there was something cool [...]

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In case you haven’t seen this…
Tim Gunn gives some amazing advice in this video. My favorite tidbit?
“Buy once, buy well.” Wonderful advice for everyone (not just moms!).
Check it out!

People’s Choice Fashion Recap with Tim Gunn, Gretta Monahan and Audrey McClelland!

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Spending last week in Los Angeles was incredible! I wanted to remember everything about it… so I spent the week keeping a Video Diary… ENJOY!

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It’s cold here in New England throughout January.  Bitter cold.
Although… after being in Los Angeles for 4 days, I got to experience a whole other January climate.  Ahhh, why do I live somewhere where it’s too cold to go outside without a hat, gloves, scarf, boots and puffer coat?
January for me in New England is [...]

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I’m working on my Video Diary from the People’s Choice Awards… !
COMING SOON!

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Tim Gunn is the style expert… he knows so much about fit and style and fashion… listening to him speak, I truly was sitting there soaking it all in.
According to Tim, there are 3 things that are essential for dressing. Honestly – I jotted a note down to myself on the plane last night [...]

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As I’m putting together my People’s Choice Awards Video Diary… I was looking through past fashion videos I put together in 2009. Here are 4 of my FAVORITES!
How to Find Boots that FIT -

What to Wear with Sweatpants -

SPA Time at HOME -

Leggings: A Fashion DO! -

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The Rhode Show on Fox News in Providence invited me on yesterday morning to dish about the Red Carpet FASHIONS…

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Last night I attended the People’s Choice Awards… to say it was incredible would be an understatement… it was BEYOND INCREDIBLE!   Everyone looked fabulous… each celebrity dictating their own distinct red carpet style because the cool thing about the People’s Choice Awards is that it’s a Hollywood Chic affair for the People, by the People.  [...]

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Tonight are the People’s Choice Awards BABY!! I cannot wait!!
It’s exciting to see sites like this mention my name:
Reality TV Website
The Futon Criti
I am getting my hair and makeup professionally done… which I am oh-so-very-excited about!
But… as we all know from going to any event – there are pieces to the puzzle. The [...]

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OK… so I didn’t real faint with Carrie Underwood – but we were on the same flight to Los Angeles, so it counts it teeny, tiny bit.
Ever since I was in 5th grade I have experienced fainting spells… not all the time, but I have had maybe 8 episodes in my lifetime. They’re [...]

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I’m heading to Los Angeles today for the People’s Choice Awards!
There were a few things I needed to get done yesterday that were on my MUST-DO BEAUTY CHECKLIST…
1. I got a GOOD eyebrow waxing.

(You know you really need a eyebrow waxing when you walk in and they say to you, “Eyebrows?”
2. [...]

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“What is a Shift Dress?”
Last week I mentioned a Shift Dress in one of my posts and immediately I got a bunch of emails asking me to define a “Shift Dress.” What makes it different from a Sheath? A Wrap? A Jumper? A Maxi?
Well…
A Shift Dress is something all women should want [...]

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On January 1st most of us probably said something like, “I’m going to workout more this year…”  Regardless of why we want to workout – want to feel good, want to lose weight, what to be healthy, want to set an example for our kids, want to fit into our clothing better – it’s always [...]

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Fashion and beauty isn’t just about clothes and makeup – your skin needs to feel beautiful and relaxed and rejuvenated, too!
Have you ever tried an Orange Juice Bath?

When I was living in NYC in a “10 x 10 closet”… I would get so frustrated and dread going home because my apartment was so small!  One [...]

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“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.”

Coco Chanel said that… and it’s one of my favorite fashion quotes.
The one thing I do love about fashion is that it doesn’t come down to [...]

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Happy New Year!
As I write this post, all I can see is snow outside my window… it’s almost like the universe saying, “Blank slate! Start fresh! Start anew!” (Look at me trying to find a positive spin on snow!)
2009 was a great year…
I watched in astonishment as my 4 little [...]

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I just got back from a 2 mile run and it (literally) kicked my butt.
I was huffing and puffing. And running like a snail the last 1/4 mile home. Refusing to stop, I kept going – but I can assure you, I’m sure a few cars that passed by probably wanted to see [...]

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