Archive for 'Fashion Mama' Category
Fashion Fairy Godmother: What could I wear with….?
Dear Fashion Fairy Godmother, Here’s my problem. I can find individual pieces — shoes, tops, jeans, etc. — that I fall in love with. But then I get them home and have NO CLUE how to pull it all together into an outfit that really works. So… what could I wear with these new black [...]
Fashion Mama: Date Night on a Dime (maybe two)
Guest post by Heidi Clark, blogger @TheBusyNothings We’ve all been there. The week has been long, the day has been even longer, every hour counted down, the minutes ticking by as you watch the clock PRAYING that it will speed up. Then, the world shifts into fast forward and suddenly you stand in your closet, [...]
Giveaway: Miche Handbags!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to YOU, mamas! This giveaway is for all the handbag-loving mamas out there, and we know there are plenty of us who have an obsession with finding the perfect bag. We’ve got a new Miche handbag to give away this week, and the winner will get to choose the style, [...]
Fashion Mama: Guide to the perfect holiday wish list
Guest post by Leslie Sisti of A Blonde Ambition ‘Tis the season to shop, my friends! It’s hard to believe we’re only mere weeks away from Christmas. Time to bust out the stockings, hang the mistletoe and drink copious amounts of eggnog, (or hot cocoa, if you’re not a fan of the eggy stuff.) Ready [...]
Fashion Mama: ‘A Blonde Ambition’ highlights fall/winter trends
Guest post by fashionista blogger Leslie Sisti Hello, lovelies! Leslie here, coming to you from A Blonde Ambition! As some of y’all may know, (and some of y’all may learn), I’m obsessed with fashion and trends. I can often be found perusing the clearance racks at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade, always in search of my [...]
Sponsor spotlight: Miche handbags!
When I went to meet our new sponsor, Lori Cagle, for the first time, I was immediately impressed with her. This fellow mama of two does it ALL. While raising a son and daughter, she has worked as a nurse, a childbirth educator, a sales executive and more! And somehow, (we suspect she might never [...]
Fall Fashions from Maude Boutique Featuring the Mamas & Friends!
Thanks to Maude Boutique, Gwen and I were able to pose as fashion models for a day. SO much fun! We wanted to share some pics from the photo shoot so you could feast your eyes on the great fall fashions at Maude right now — and so you could meet some of the great [...]
Miche purses: A change-your-mind, no hassle handbag
There are a lot of things I’m not picky about, but purses aren’t one of them. I know what I want. I’m picky. And I’ve always felt like I was on a perpetual quest to find the perfect purse. When I did finally find a handbag that met my long list of requirements, I’d usually [...]
Fashion Mama: 11 Hot Trends for 2011
By Michelle Thompson, nwaMotherlode fashion editor This is going to be such an exciting year in fashion!!! The 70′s are back in a big way, and so are some really bold, hot colors. Be daring this season and try some trends you never thought you’d embrace. There are always toned-down versions of every trend, so [...]
Fashion Mama: Military Style
By Michelle Thompson, nwaMotherlode.com fashion editor ATTENTION… Hot trend on Deck!!! There are so many fabulous fashion trends this season, that it is difficult to know which ones to embrace. One of my absolute favorite trends of this fall season is the modern-military inspired items. The items that I chose to share with you will [...]
Fashion Mama: 2010 Fall Fashion Trends!
By Michelle Thompson Hooray for Fall Fashion! One of my favorite and hottest trends of the season is everything GRAY!!! This is one trend that you will definitely want to embrace, and here are some affordable, local and online options to get you wardrobe-ready to step into fall. 1. This belt was actually a birthday [...]
Fashion Mama: Summer Vacation Wear
By Michelle Thompson, nwaMotherlode.com fashion editor It is here…SUMMER!!!!!!! This is the best time for fashion in my opinion. Bright colors, fun patterns and bold textures are all abound during this season. People feel freer with their fashion and might even show a little skin. Also, as the school year is coming to an end, [...]
Fashion Mama: Fun, flirty ideas under $100!
By Michelle Thompson, nwaMotherlode.com fashion editor Girls, here are some ideas to help you step into a stylish spring: 1. The second I saw these amazing wedges I couldn’t wait to share them with you all. They are $29.99 Cynthia Vincent’s from Target. I love when Target brings in the high-end designers and they produce [...]
Fashion Mama: The 6 Must-Have Shoes
By Michelle Thompson, nwaMotherlode.com fashion editor and lover of shoes When I was first asked to take on the quest of finding the perfect six shoes you must have in your closet, I said “Surely you mean six shoes for each season.” Yes, I’m a bonafide shoe-horse, so I knew this would be a tough assignment. [...]
Fashion Mama: Five Fabulous Fashion Finds
By Michelle Thompson, nwaMotherlode fashion editor My first choice that I just must share with you is a website that I am completely in love with. It is Ideeli.com and it features majorly discounted items from top designers. We are talking Michael Kors, Dolce & Gabbana, Betsey Johnson, and Tahari just to name a few. [...]
Fashion Mama: Top Trends for 2010
Welcome to our new nwaMotherlode Fashion Editor, Michelle Thompson! Here are some of her best picks for the New Year: Top Ten Trends for 2010: Flowy, fluid floral dresses and tops. Tribal Influence: dresses (like this Mark dress from Avon at right), tops, shoes, bags, belts, and scarves (Do this trend sparingly…don’t be tribal from [...]
Meet our new Fashion Mama editor!
Editor’s Note: OK, you fashion-minded mamas, we’ve got a new fashion editor we’d like you to meet. Her name is Michelle Thompson and she exudes fashion. We asked her to write a little about herself and you’ll see her first fashion post on Friday. It’s about 2010 trends, so be sure to tune in. From [...]
Fashion Mama: Shop locally!
Just a few more shopping days ’til Christmas, mamas! Why not make those last few gifts memorable — and local — for the special people who will receive them. On Friday and Saturday, Ultra Studios (owned by designer Brooke Benham) at 118 W. South St. in Fayetteville will feature gifts from various local, independent designers [...]
Love it, want it: Cute sparkly Keds for girls
I just spotted these adorable little Keds for toddler girls at Kohls and fell in love with them. Of course, as rotten luck would have it, they didn’t have my daughter’s size so I clicked on over to the website to find them there. Just thought I’d pass along the photo and info in case [...]
Fashion Mama: The perfect pair of jeans
This just in: I just saw a preview for Oprah today (Thursday) that says she is going to talk about her new favorite brand of jeans on the show. She says they’re great for women with “a bootie.” Might want to set your DVR or tune in at 4 p.m. on ABC! I’ll be watchin’. [...]