This past weekend I had the pleasure to attend and speak at the (amazing) Blissdom Conference in Nashville, TN. Three women whom I just adore and respect hosted a spectacular weekend – Alli Worthington, Barbara Jones and Paula Bruno. I mean, seriously… talk about knocking the ball out of the park for a [...]

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Organizing your clothing can be a daunting task. Let me first say… I love clothing and shoes and accessories and makeup and everything fashion/beauty related. I love to read about fashions. I love to see and feel and check fashions and styles and trends out. And I love to see them [...]

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Fashion Tips for Business Trips!
And for mom bloggers… specifically for Blissdom Conference this week!!

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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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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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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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Leg Warmers… They are BACK. And in FULL THROTTLE.
Now… before you go all – “FLASHDANCY”… (which is where I initially went…)

I’m thinking they are a FASHION DO… I bought some at (Don’t laugh…) Wet Seal this past weekend because they were the ONLY place I could find them in stock! And I love [...]

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Hair Accessories for Moms.
I get it. I totally get it. Moms need to wear their hair up. Since becoming a mother in September 2004 I have worn my hair up (and out of my face) 80% of the time. It’s funny because I definitely used to be a hair-down girl before I [...]

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ConAgra Foods Foundation and Sandra Lee, of Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade, in partnership with Share Our Strength® are doing a pretty incredible thing this holiday season. They just launched Champions Against Child Hunger, a campaign to recognize the hard work, commitment and compassion of the amazing individuals who are helping to end child hunger – [...]

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Motherhood Maternity

Free Shipping on orders over $75 at Motherhood Maternity! Use Code: FSMH valid until 12.16.09.

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There’s beauty. And then there’s Sephora BEAUTY.
Sephora Favorites are the best gifts for all your BEAUTY-LOVING family and friends. Sephora has boxed their most-wanted beauty favorites… and are sharing them with the world! I cannot say enough about the amazing-ness and fabulous-ness of Sephora Favorites… ! Genius… ! Perfection…! Beautiful…!

BUY [...]

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BLACK FRIDAY! We all need some shopping deals this time of year… ENJOY!
GAP – 50% OFF DEALS:
Get 50% off Gap men’s and women’s sweaters. For a limited time only. Shop Now! Ends 11/29
Get 50% off GapKids and babyGap Cozy Fleece styles. For a limited time only. Shop Now! Ends 11/29
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I haven’t missed a “Black Friday” shopping Day in years. Come to think about it, I have never not shopped on Black Friday. Even as a little girl, Black Friday was an “event” in our house. Waking up early. Scoring deals. Getting ready for the Holidays! I just love [...]

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It’s about that time… Thanksgiving is TOMORROW!  My mother-in-law has already begun planning and cooking for the Holiday. She makes sure there is a special dish for everyone… I personally love a Green Bean Casserole. It’s my all-time favorite. And then, of course, there’s the delicious turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, [...]

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CHICO’S LOVERS! This is a GREAT added discount!
20% OFF entire order + Free Shipping with Code 6755. (11.24-11.29)
Plus… there are clearance items up to 65% OFF… my fave clearance item?

Cable Cardigan Wrap – ON SALE from $98 to $29.99 (PLUS, Add’l 20% OFF with CODE: 6755

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I am obsessed… OBSESSED with these plaid ruffle blouses from the Gap… I went yesterday and about the Blue and the Red Plaid ones… if anyone is looking for a Holiday Gift for me… LOOK NO FURTHER (White Plaid would be amazing – size small.)

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What to Wear with a Vest.
Whether you like them or not… vests are in! Long vests. Short vests. Cotton vests. Knitted vests. And sweater vests. Today I’m talking long sweater vests. (I’ll be talking the female version of a “male vest” for work very soon on my [...]

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Friday night I did something that I needed to do for a good 8 weeks (OK, maybe 10). I got my hair highlighted and my roots done. Ahhh… I’m back to my “original” color. Well, “original” meaning when I was 3 years old.
Like every mother in the world… I have been so [...]

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I’m starting a new series on 365 Days of Fashion Advice for Moms. I’m looking to YOU for some of your style/fashion tips that work for you and make you feel and look good. Special thanks to Danielle for being my first fashion profiler! I chose Danielle because I have admired her maternity fashion [...]

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Fashion Advice on the Shoes (continued). Comfy Shoes. Relaxing Shoes. Get out there and walk/hike/play shoes. I’ve got ‘em.
I’m one of those women who needs to (literally) walk around in a pair of shoes before I can comment on them. I think it’s only “fitting” to do so… otherwise, how [...]

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If your kids are anything like my kids… they want me to dress up for Halloween. Last year was the first year the “begging” started. My husband (the ever-loving-Halloween-Dad) donned a Chicken Suit for his sons. I knew I had to do something, so I pulled together a “punk” look. My [...]

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Fashion Advice for Moms: Super”MOM” Capes!
OK… not really capes, moms (although we do deserve them!). I had a few women email me last month asking about capes. “Fashion Do or Fashion Don’t?”
Immediately when “capes” come to mind, I think of my 3 oldest sons running around the house in these -

And believe me, [...]

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Fashion Advice for Recycling Old Jeans… that’s right – turn it into a FASHIONY NOTEBOOK.
(Yes, this was the segment I did yesterday on the Rachael Ray Show.)

I have jeans that are way too frayed on the bottom. I have jeans that have lost their buttons. I have jeans with stuck zippers. And I [...]

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What to Wear with Sweatpants.
As a work-at-home mom I’m in sweatpants quite a bit during the week (OK, pretty much all day when I’m home). Sweatpants are comfortable, easy and cozy. They also double as great wear to play with the kids in… I don’t know about you, but I’m usually [...]

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I’m a handbag girl through and through. I’ve always gravitated towards bags, even over shoes. But not just any bags… incredible bags. Bags that can and do stand up to the test of time. As much as it’s fun to have some different bags in your wardrobe… clutches, hobos, satchels… it’s [...]

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OK, dish. What do you usually wear to bed? This is an area I haven’t really touched upon 365 Days of Fashion Advice for Moms.
Would it be cool to say I usually wear something sexy and frilly to bed? Well, my husband would love to hear (and see) that. Those were [...]

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My friend Sarah from Sevans Strategy is working with Macy’s on their Shop for a Better World Campaign, specifically Path to Peace. When Sarah sent me some information about this campaign, I have to admit… I was speechless. And believe me, that doesn’t happen too often. I truthfully sat at my laptop with [...]

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What to wear with skinny jeans… that seems to be a question I’ve been getting a bit lately.
So… here’s what to wear with skinny jeans!

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I’m fashion and style obsessed. I am. I love everything that has to do with fashion and style and fabulousness. On the beauty front… well, when it comes to makeup – I have my standbys. I have the makeup that I count on and depend on – all the time. Once [...]

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Fashion Advice for Moms: The ever-lovely CARDIGAN.
I don’t utilize cardigans enough.  I’m realizing that as I sit here writing this.  They really are such fabulous items to have, especially as the weather is getting a little bit chiller.  A great add-on item.
The reason I bring up the cardigan today is because I’m seeing them everywhere.  [...]

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Fashion Advice for Leggings (with brown boots).
With leggings being so “hot” right now, I’m getting some questions about what types/kinds of boots to wear with leggings.
One question that keeps popping up, “Do the boots have to match the color of the legging?”
My take? NO.
I think having a different color boot/flat with leggings is definitely [...]

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***ATTENTION!! If you’re trying to get in touch with me regarding the Holiday Gift Guide – please use the following email: Audrey523 [at] mac [dot] com. My MomGenerations.com email is not working!! I apologize for ANY inconvenience!**

As I’ve mentioned before – I am collaborating on a daily fashion show – Daily Dose of [...]

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It’s amazing how an aroma can bring you back. Coconut. Lemon. And pineapple. A fruity mix, but a delicious one. Even as I’m sitting here writing this, I have a huge smile across my face thinking back to that trip. Leslie Blodgett, of Bare Escentuals is creating a line of perfumes called [...]

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Have you ever looked at old photos of yourself and wondered… “Why, oh why, oh why!?”
Yeah, well – that was me this past weekend. Every year we put together a slideshow of photos for the boys’ birthday party. Even though they don’t “get” how special the photos are, we do. It’s amazing [...]

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Blog World Expo is upon us! I’ve been getting questions about “What to wear…”
To make it easier, I have chosen 6 items that I feel would be GREAT additions to any Blog World Expo wardrobe. This way, too, you can really utilize a few staple pieces over and over again by adding/changing accessories.

1.) [...]

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As a child, every Halloween was the same way…
I wanted to be a cheerleader. Then Madonna. Then a dancer. Then a skeleton. Then something with a scary mask. And then back to my original idea of being a cheerleader.
My poor mother (I love you!) would try and keep up with [...]

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I know leggings are hot right now.  They’re popular and just about in every store/boutique in America.  But yesterday I saw leggings with stirrups hanging on a rack. (Insert GASP.)
Oh… NO NO NO NO NO!

Stirrups?  Really?  With leggings?  Haven’t we gone this route before?
I remember wearing leggings with stirrups way back when Madonna came out [...]

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I’ve been getting a bunch of emails lately regarding hair elastics. I have mentioned a few times that I have ridiculously thick hair, I mean… really thick hair. With every pregnancy it seems my hair has gotten thicker and thicker. I do wear my hair up often because it’s easy. If [...]

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Fall Fashion Outerwear… Part 2!
There are 3 types of coats and jackets that Elle Magazine has deemed “hot” this season:
1.) Wrap Coat
2.) Toggle Coat
3.) Camel Coat

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Fall Fashion is endless. One “hot” topic is outerwear – coats, jackets and vests. I definitely have already taken out all of my Fall outerwear… it was chilly this morning! Out came the puffer vest – for me and my boys. Here is my first must-have, must-get-out for Fall:

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Fashion Advice for Moms is what I love to blog and vlog about — it really is so much fun for me.  You know in school when they tell you to go with your passion in life?  This is my passion in life. It’s also introduced me to some pretty amazing fashion bloggers… one [...]

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Fashion Advice for Moms – Fall boots are everywhere right now! High. Mid. Short. They’re the perfect item to have right now. I’m a lover of the higher boots. It’s important to buy and find a pair of boots that fit perfectly. There is a method to the madness [...]

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Lots of women love to get massages or facials or pedicures… my “love” is to get manicures. I love being able to sit down for 30 minutes and just sort of drift away while someone makes my nails look pretty.
Truthfully… I don’t get to do this very often. Even though there’s a place [...]

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When it comes to MOM FASHION, there are certain things we (as moms) have to keep in mind. I like to call these “rules” the true “litmus test” for MOM FASHION.
1.) Can you BEND down to change a diaper?
2.) Can you CHASE one of them in a sudden game of [...]

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I blogged a couple of weeks ago about Donna Karan and her creation of the 7 Easy Pieces. For mothers, there’s nothing like finding an item of clothing that can be utilized in a variety of different ways. I love giving the example of the basic white button-down blouse because it can be [...]

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week was all about Spring 2010. Each designer unveiled his or her looks for the upcoming Spring season. It’s ironic watching gorgeous Spring/Summer clothing grace the runway as Fall comes into view. While in NYC for the week – the weather went from 85 degrees Monday, to cold and rainy [...]

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I have to admit, when I was pregnant my breasts did NOTHING. I thought for 9 months I may get lucky and have my breasts get a little bit bigger… after all, my belly and legs and butt were, why not my breasts, too – right? Unfortunately for me, they stayed the same [...]

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I’m back from Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week! I have to say, as much as I loved loved loved watching all of Spring 2010 Collections debut… there’s nothing like coming out of the train station to 4 boys and 1 man all screaming, “MOMMY’S HOME!” You gotta love the people in your life who love [...]

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My final day at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week! Spring 2010 trends are guaranteed to be fun and flirty and fabulous! Norma Kamali. Isaac Mizrahi. Project Runway!

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week – Day #5 – Video Diary from Audrey McClelland on Vimeo.

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I didn’t see any fashion shows yesterday… instead, yesterday was all about the pretty and glamorous stuff off the runway. I’m beginning to see and understand that there are so many different aspects to Fashion Week – and it’s not just about the Collections. It’s also about the BEAUTY! Covergirl showcased some [...]

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AH-HA! Red Chair Confessions was referring to a shopaholic’s tendencies… I love it! (Honey, you owe me dinner.) Talbots, you’re a genius with that ad campaign! Loved loved loved it. Fashion and style and shopping through this young woman’s eyes in a confessional, perfection — and very memorable.
You know, when it comes [...]

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This is usually my problem when it comes to finding shoes… I have to take the boys with me. My husband works from home, so I have the boys during the day while he’s working. I attempted ONCE bringing 3 of them with me to a local shoe boutique – let’s just say, [...]

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Fashion is in the air in NYC! Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is here, and it’s all about SPRING 2010.

NYC Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week – Video Diary from Audrey McClelland on Vimeo.
I’m so excited to be here! Stay tuned for Fashion Advice for Moms and SPRING 2010 trends, styles and scoop!

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False eyelashes. Even for my wedding I passed on them. I didn’t want them to be thick and chunky and uncomfortable. Well, yesterday I had my makeup professionally done for my segment on the Rachael Ray Show. The makeup artist… this AMAZING woman… suggested I try false eyelashes, she said on [...]

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I recently wrote a post on the ease and chic-ness of dressing monochromatically (clothing all the same color). I cannot even tell you how many emails I got asking about the shoes! “Do the shoes need to be the same color, too?” I loved that so many people had the same question. [...]

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It’s been awhile since I’ve mentioned anything about makeup. I have to say, during summer, I wear as little makeup as possible. I’m outside with the boys. I’m at swimming lessons. I’m at the playground. I sweat, and I just hate the feeling of makeup streams in all the wrong [...]

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I feel like I’m one of the starters at a track or swimming event about to say, “On your mark. Get set. GO!”
But seriously. Get yourselves ready to GO GO GO — shopping.
UGG shoes/boots/slippers have to be one of the most comfortable footwear I have ever worn. I’m serious when I [...]

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One of my favorite quotes of all time is by Bette Midler: “Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world.” It’s true. Sink your feet into an incredible pair of shoes and you’re just a different woman. Every season new shoes come out – there are [...]

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Lands’ End is one of my go-to places for sweaters. They always have such an incredible variety of styles and colors. They’re the kind of sweaters you wrap yourself up in on cold fall/winter nights and you just feel warm and cozy. There’s nothing like it.
Well… Lands’ End has a [...]

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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You know I love TJMaxx and Marshalls. They are my “meccas” for finding amazing designer clothes at such affordable prices. Over the last 7 months, as I have been doing my “365 Days of Fashion Advice for Moms” series, I have really honed in on the AWE-someness of shopping these 2 stores.
So… [...]

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Jenn Fowler from Frugal Upstate was a HUGE FASHION DO at BlogHer. Coldwater Creek dressed Jenn throughout the weekend and she looked FABULOUS!

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There are certain pieces that we should have in our closets… I love to call them your “staple” pieces. The same goes for handbags and shoes and makeup. We should all have those “staple” pieces of everything.
Today, I’m talking handbags.
We all have that pocketbook/purse/handbag that goes everywhere with us. I mean, everywhere. [...]

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Bring on the dressy tops! There’s no need to bring every single pair of pants or jeans or shorts you own to BlogHer. Do yourself a favor and bring one or two pairs of “something” (I would suggest a pair of jeans and a pair of khakis) and stock up on some dressy [...]

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Magazines are one of the best ways to see what the current trends and styles are… where and what the best deals are… and where the best places to shop are.
Here is are my top 5 favorite fashion magazines:
1.) VOGUE Magazine
2.) LUCKY Magazine
3.) InStyle Magazine
4.) Glamour Magazine
5.) ELLE Magazine

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Sometimes it’s all about the hair.
During the summer months my hair has the potential to get damaged beyond control.
Gone are the days of sunbathing and leisurely swimming and being able to wash my hair after every beach and pool trip.
Oh, no.
My days are spent standing by the edge of the pool, making sure my 2- [...]

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I love talking summer fashion. Summer is my favorite season, so it’s easier for me to fall in love with all of the trends and styles.
I recently posed the question if anyone had any summer fashion ideas for me to address — this one came from one of my all-time favorite bloggers –
I’ve [...]

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I can finally speak with some authority on Crocs.

I really love my Crocs… I’m telling you, they’ve got a customer in me!

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There are a few celebrity closets I would RAID in a second (or at least their dressing rooms!).
Kelly Ripa is one of them.  I love her personality.  I love her realness.  And I love that she LOVES being a mom.  She is – in my mind – the true mom fashionista.
Monday through Friday she looks [...]

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There are certain things in my house that I cannot live without — (in no particular order):
Shampoo
Conditioner
Diapers (not for me)
Dishwasher Detergent
Toothpaste
Toilet Paper
Laundry Detergent
These items keep my house, and me, going. If one thing is missing (oh, please — not the shampoo and conditioner), it could potentially through the whole day off. OK, potentially. [...]

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I was looking through Zappos last night for some really cute sneakers to buy for the summer. I wanted something classic, chic and versatile. And then I stumbled upon…
Tretorn sneakers!
Do you remember these? It’s not like the line went away or anything, but Tretorn sneakers were HUGE when I was in middle [...]

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It’s the summer (well, almost!). I know it doesn’t usually really feel like summer until school is out. For my boys, the last day of pre-school was June 5th… and since then I have been in complete summer dress mode. And if you’re from New England, you know it has only been in the [...]

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Here’s an easy way to re-use what you’ve got in your closet (or husband’s) for a cozy beach cover up.
You want something comfortable, breathable, airy and light…

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I thought this was a really cool fashion tip to pass along… I just read about this on WWD.com and thought this has to be my tip of the day.
Charlotte Russe (which, I know is a little on the “younger” side – but they have really great summer deals on dresses, tees, tanks and capris!) [...]

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Join me LIVE tonight at 9PM EST for Audrey’s Fashion Sense on MomTV.com!

Tonight we’re talking Summer Trends… LIVE!  Dishing out advice, tips and ideas!

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Grab yourself some beautiful and fun lightweight cotton SCARVES for the summer! Such a fun look to add to an outfit. So versatile… and so very chic.

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I know many, many, many expecting moms right now! Very exciting!
One of my close friends asked me last week why I never give any fashion advice for expecting moms. She wasn’t too happy…
I felt so bad. I think being pregnant back-to-back-to-back-to-back for 4 years made me gravitate towards the non-maternity styles… but, truth [...]

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I’m excited to announce that TONIGHT I will be LIVE at 9PM EST – via VIDEO – on MomTV show called Audrey’s Fashion Sense.

Tonight will be my FIRST EPISODE – so stop on by if you have some time!
I’d love to SEE you!!
That’s right… if you have a webcam, we’ll be able to talk live to [...]

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Floral prints are making a huge “splash” this summer. A floral print gives you the look of elegance and fun, all wrapped into one clothing item. I have to be honest with you, I don’t have any dresses/tops/skirts with a floral print. When I saw how beautiful the options were out there [...]

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I love a good Hanes white tee. LOVE IT!
There’s nothing like having a soft, cozy tee to wear.
But… what I love most about my Hanes white tee(s) is their versatility…

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Looking for a HOT summer sandal?
Honestly… look no further. I am absolutely in love with the gladiator style sandals this summer.
I love them because any woman could work in these, play in these AND chase/run/swing/climb/twhirl/jump/skip/hop in these. They’re flat. They stay attached to your feet. They’re cozy. And the best [...]

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I’m all, all, all about SUNDRESSES in the summer. I love them!
I wanted to show you some different styles that are out there right now… plus, these dresses are great for disguising any belly/stomach/hip regions we don’t want completely exposed.

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In this day and age, it’s difficult to pry kids away from the computer, the television, their hand-held games or their gaming systems. It’s just a simple truth. Technology is the only “age” they have known to grow up in. It’s something that I have to be aware of, especially being the [...]

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I couldn’t help re-tweeting this from @BabyCheapskate on Thursday:
@BabyCheapskate: OH NO! Shoulder pads coming back into fashion: http://is.gd/zTgr #fb
Yes… it’s an article entitled, Sideways turn: 80s shoulder pads make a comeback.
I must say it. I was horrified. Like… screeching-halt, double-take horrified.
Shoulder pads? I’m thinking back to the 1980’s when all my mother’s [...]

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I love getting emails from women asking me fashion questions… love it! It’s funny, I’ve gotten asked this question –
“What is a fashionable and comfortable look for child’s birthday party?”…
bunches of times.
So yesterday we were invited to a birthday party…

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Finding a good pair of jeans is like finding a diamond in the rough. And when you find that “perfect” pair… you’re in love.
Here’s a tip next time you go shopping for some jeans.

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On May 8th, we partnered up with Bellani Maternity to makeover over a lucky mom for Mother’s Day. Not just makeover… we wanted to give a mother a day just for her. A day to relax. A day to feel beautiful. A day to be given the “royal” treatment. And a [...]

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Happy Mother’s Day! I hope everyone’s day is AMAZING (and relaxing)!
Today the tables are turned on my 365 Days of Fashion Advice for Moms…

They shot this video when I was out grocery shopping with Henry yesterday!
Thanks to my GUYS! I love you!
(William… GREAT job filming!)

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I’ve been asked so many times in the last couple of days about TOE CLEAVAGE. “What is it?” “Is it something that’s in?” “Something that’s out?”
I don’t know what it is about cleavage… but the “toe” kind keeps coming up for me.
Since I don’t have ANY OTHER kind of cleavage… I [...]

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I’ve received a few emails asking where I bought the “red dress” from Tuesday’s video with Rebekah from SheFinds. I also wore it last night on my LIVE stream for Mom’s Nite Out.

The dress is by Max Studio. I actually bought it last summer after I had Henry. I wanted to find [...]

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Yup!
Hanes brought together a “crew” of influential lifestyle bloggers – known as the Comfort Crew – to talk social media. It was refreshing to see a brand reach out in such a unique and oh-so-very-cool way to engage and learn and chat with bloggers.
I have always been a Hanes girl. I wore Hanes [...]

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I was sent the book Michelle Style by Mandi Norwood in the mail last week.
For fashion lovers, this is a must-have! The book “celebrates the First Lady of Fashion”… but beyond that, it speaks to the “common” woman. I love this piece of the book. I didn’t feel like it was a [...]

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Walking around Disney for the last 5 days… I’ve seen a ton of Fashion DOs and (oh, yes) some Fashion DON’Ts.
Allow me to share one of my big Disney Fashion Don’ts with you…
Please don’t wear socks with sandals.
Let me reiterate – especially out and about. I cannot even begin to tell you [...]

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A question was emailed to me from a Tammy Brootner (thanks for letting me use your name!) from Indiana.
“What is the rule of thumb when it comes to hemming your skirts? I do all of my own hemming, as to save money.”
Tammy, GREAT question! Skirt hems should be parallel to the floor. I remember [...]

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I’m “reporting” from Disney this week as a member of the Hanes Comfort Crew.
One thing I love to stress when it comes to fashion is being COMFORTABLE! This is key! We’re mothers. We run. We play. We walk. We carry. We are just – literally – constantly on-the-go! [...]

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There’s nothing I love more than Maxi dresses in the spring/summer. The reason I love them so much is because they are so versatile. You can wear these ANYWHERE! As moms, we have to embrace items of clothing like this. So how can you mix a Maxi up (say that about [...]

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I have never been a short-wearer. (OK… when I was a child, I was – circa 1985… but not recently!)
For my trip to Florida I have tried on over (no joke) 20 pairs of shorts. Some were too tight. Some were too short. Some were just not comfortable. Some actually [...]

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Moms!?
Looking for an amazing place to get some summer bathing suits (and not just for you – for dads and kids?)?
Lands’ End is the PLACE TO BE!

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We went to DC this past weekend and had a BLAST!  It’s about a 7 hour car ride from Rhode Island – but when you toss in the fact that we stop every couple of hours for diaper changes and food/bottle/sippy cup breaks – it turns out to be about 8-10 hours.
It was on the [...]

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With the economy the way it is, many moms are heading back into the workforce. This is something that many “moms” haven’t done in a long time — getting their resumes together, talking with headhunters, scouring the JOB section of the newspaper and setting up interviews.
It comes as no surprise to me that [...]

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If you’re looking for some great jewelry to add to your wardrobe – get yourself some beautiful custom made jewelry that shows off the love(s) of your life.
I am a HUGE lover of Helen Ficalora and Karen’s Kitsch jewelry.

(Special thanks to my sons – Benjamin and William – they promised me “no climbing on the [...]

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An early Mother’s Day gift! My SNAPTOTE Traveler bag arrived!
I absolutely LOVE it! This will be glued to my side all summer long!

Order one now through May 25, 2009 and receive 10% off your order by using the code – GEN10
You will be in love with you tote!

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Rhode Island MOMS!
I’m so excited to share this amazing opportunity with my fellow Rhode Island mothers.
We’ve teamed up with Bellani Maternity and are giving one VERY LUCKY LOCAL MOM a MAKEOVER for Mother’s Day! And what I love about this is that we actually get to BE THERE watching and assisting [...]

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I get daily emails from Kohl’s. This morning their “Mom’s Day Sweepstakes” caught my eye!
And it’s Sunday… so I thought I’d have a little fun today with my 365 Days of Fashion Advice for Moms. Give everyone a chance to win a $15,000 vacation, $5000 cash, a $2000 Kohl’s gift card or prize [...]

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It’s spring. It’s warm. The tank tops and t-shirts are out.
Finally, right?
Well… I was asked the question last week – “How do you hide your bra straps when wearing a camisole?”
Since this is something that will be relevant to many moms right about now… I wanted to answer this question today!
My answer: [...]

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I have some more details regarding our Mom Makeover Contest with NewBaby TV and Erika from Chic Shopper Chick!
Don’t forget to get your videos in! AND ENTER HERE!!

Goodies today include:
Makeup kit from e.l.f. makeup!
Complete outfit (shoes included) from Lands’ End!

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I have been asked this over and over and over again…. and I think it’s such a fantastic question for us mothers trying to find some “key” and “staple” jewelry pieces.

“What is the most flattering and must-have piece of jewelry to own?”
For me, it’s all about the Pearl.

Classic. Elegant. Beautiful. And Pearls [...]

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I’m a bag girl. Always have been, always will be.
I remember, even as a child, I needed to have 2 backpacks for school and some sort of tote… crazy, I know. But I would love to change things up a bit.
So needless to say, I’m always on the lookout for new and stylish [...]

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Yesterday, I received a GREAT question from a reader about “vacation shoes.”  I’m looking forward to posting my answer today since I’m heading to Florida in a couple of weeks and will be wearing shorts/capris and doing a TON of walking!
Question:
What footwear do you recommend wearing on vacation in the summer when you know you [...]

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I’ve been working out a lot lately. The one thing that I’m constantly on the lookout for is workout clothing. GOOD workout clothes. Stuff that I can run and walk and bike in… comfortably.
Danskin’s line at Walmart has some amazing selections at affordable prices. Danskin’s line is feminine, fashionable and (very) [...]

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Sometimes it’s all about the beauty and pampering products.
I’ve got a great BEAUTY DEAL for you today from CVS.  And I’m not just saying this… I actually just got back from CVS with this great deal.
Want to pamper yourself for a good price?
Softsoap Scrub Body Wash.  Ahhh… this stuff is heaven!  They have it in [...]

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I’ve talked Crocs before. Essentially, my blog post was – To Croc or Not To Croc.
Well, last week I came across a fabulous and funny vlog on NewBaby.com by Jendi of the blog Jendi’s Journal.
Jendi tossed out a “Croc” question… and well, I couldn’t help but answer it. Or, better put… give my opinion.
The [...]

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We’re here in Pittsburgh…
The 10 hour drive wasn’t so bad – besides Henry pooping up his back 2 times (good thing I packed extra clothes) and Alexander being car sick – it really was uneventful. The boys watched movies (thank you to my friend Sue for letting us borrow her dual DVD players – [...]

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A couple of month’s ago one of my 365 Day’s of Fashion Advice for Moms was to get a sweater wrap. I literally live in my sweater wraps and they truly have become my staple piece.
I have been getting emails from women asking me for some different ways they could wear their sweater wraps. Well, [...]

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With Earth Day approaching, I’ve been scouring the internet for some amazing “green” boutiques.  I’ve had so many women email me asking me for specific places to shop.  That’s the easy part for me, so I’m glad you want me to share some of my favorite boutiques!
Bohmo, a green boutique, is amazing.
I think when it [...]

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Earth Day is April 22, 2009.
My fashion advice today?
Get a little “green” with a cool, hip gro-pak from Blue Avocado.
Forget paper or plastic at the store – gro-pak bags are the most fashionable way to go!

*Have you entered our Mom Makeover yet?  We’re partnering up with NewBaby TV and Chic Shopper Chick to bring one [...]

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SURPRISE!

How can you enter to win a Mom Makeover?
1. Join NewBaby.com and the Makeover Group.
2. Submit a video or 2-3 photos on NewBabyTV telling/showing us your current style and why you feel you absolutely need this Mom Makeover package.
3. Go to my blog or Erika’s blog and leave a comment with a link to your [...]

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Friday night on our Blog Talk Radio show – Feel Good Fashion – that I co-host with one of my best friend’s Erika from Chic Shopper Chick, we chatted it up with humor diet blogger Rebecca Regnier from Does This Blog Make Us Look Fat? (that she writes with her sister). Rebecca was not [...]

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This was MY MOM’s MAKEOVER.
She looked gorgeous all done up… thanks to e.l.f. makeup and Leah Carlson.

3 Days Only – Destination Maternity Free Shipping on orders over $150. Offer valid 4.3 through 4.5.09.

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I used to be horrible at applying makeup. I mean, HORRIBLE.
One morning, I remember my mom and sister both sitting me down (basically having an intervention) and telling me that I use WAY TOO much concealer. I would cake it on in layers… not a good look. Not then, not now.
Continuing with MAKEUP [...]

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Continuing with MAKEUP WEEK…
We’re on to cheeks!

Leah used – e.l.f. makeup’s – All Over Color Stick.

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It’s MAKEUP WEEK at Mom Generations!
My good friend Leah Carlson is helping me out this week… she is a professional make-up artist and just does the most fabulous makeup.
We’re still talking eyebrows – and a BIG thank you to my mother for being our model. Unlike me, needing waxing, my mom needs “fill-in.” [...]

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I usually maintain my eyebrow “arch” by tweezing. It’s something I have to do every couple of days or so… whether I like it or not.
BUT! My fashion (well, beauty) advice today for mothers is all about WAXING. It’s important to get your eyebrows waxed once every couple of months or so (I’m [...]

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Style is a difficult thing to define. Not everyone knows her own personal style. Even myself – I tend to gravitate towards different types of styles. I love the classic look of J.Crew clothing. I love the boho feel of Urban Outfitters. I love the easy-pieces and simplicity of Old [...]

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My mother stayed overnight last night to help me with the boys. My husband happens to be away on business, and with the boys all sick – William and Alexander have the stomach flu and Benjamin and Henry have double ear infections – I needed some back-up.
This morning my mother had to run off [...]

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I get lots of emails with questions that start with, “What if…”
And today’s question?
“What if I’m a size 16, and I want to add a little sexiness to my wardrobe?”
- Julie
Hi Julie!
My advice to you if you want to add a little “something” to your wardrobe for some extra sexiness?  I  definitely suggest that you [...]

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If you “hate” your arms in a sleeveless dress, here are 3 “tricks”/tips you can do –

A scarf… a shrug… and a sweater wrap can go a long way, baby!

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