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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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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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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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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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 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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Donna Karan is my favorite designer. I love how she designs for every woman, and truly wants to make a woman feel her most beautiful and be the most confident she can be. Donna Karan addresses needs. It’s not just about the clothing, it’s about the feeling you feel dressed in the clothing. [...]

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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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Summer’s over… maybe not officially, but school’s back in session and all the local pools are closed (at least in New England). It’s bittersweet. I’m looking forward to the fall, but I already miss the warm summer nights, where it was light out until 8:30PM. So it hasn’t been surprising to be [...]

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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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Sweater wraps are my “thing.” I love them. I’ve said it before and I will say it again, sweater wraps are perfect for any woman. It doesn’t matter your height, your size, your shape… you can make a sweater wrap fit you and look good on you VERY easily.
Throughout the summer I [...]

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In the days when I could actually watch Oprah (B.K. – “Before Kids”), I remember one episode in which she featured C&C California.

There were these two California girls talking about how they started a t-shirt business together. Oprah kept saying over and over again how “soft” their line of t-shirts were. I must [...]

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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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I love Back-to-School shopping! I loved it as a child (I needed leggings with stirrups). I loved it as a teenager (I needed Guess jeans and a striped green Benetton rugby). And I loved it as a collegiate (I needed J.Crew chunky knit sweaters). I’ve just always loved the rush and [...]

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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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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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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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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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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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