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A few years ago, we did a post on a New York Post piece highlighting some of the affluent parents who spend loads of money outfitting their children as young as a few months old in super expensive couture and designer kids clothing.
One Brooklyn mom, Priscilla Monteiro, purchased for her then 5-month old daughter Yasmine and then 4-year old girl Vera outfits that cost over $1400 total each to wear to a swanky industry party on a yacht during the Cannes Films Festival. Another mom, Danielle Fornes, a blogger and former educator, mixed up high end with affordable pieces but still didn’t think twice about dressing her daughter Jolie in a $395 Ralph Lauren dress and $75 Nordstrom ballet flats.
Another Brooklyn mom Sharra Dade told the paper she dresses her daughter Alyssa who is a child model and actress in upscale clothing because of all the industry events she attends with celebrities. As the Post noted, Salma Hayek dresses her daughter, Valentina, in Gucci, and Victoria Beckham, dresses Harper, often in Burberryand Stella McCartney.
Fornes made a business out of it, charging Upper West Side parents $200 per hour and $150 for an additional child to dress their kids for upscale events and parties, and essentially to “keep up with the Joneses.”
“These children on the Upper West Side go to a lot of parties, and though the mothers are friends, it’s embarrassing if their son or daughter is wearing the same outfit as someone else,” Fornes told the New York Post.
It’s a lucrative field and one that many of the top fashion houses aren’t leaving on the table. Roberto Cavalli, Marc Jacobs, Burberry, Chloe and other top designer lines all have children’s lines of clothing launched within the last few years.later consigns the clothes that Alyssa wears only once or twice.
And business is booming.
Heidi Lieske of the store Be Mini Couture said “many of our customers are affluent 30- and 40-somethings influenced by mommy blogs and actors who appear with their kids in celebrity magazines.”
Whether you’re a posh mom of rich kids or aspire to be, we scoped out a few sales from our partners of up to 40% off of the top couture and high end designer brands for you to shop:
1.Adidas Black Branded Full Zip Top jacket and
2. Adidas Sweatpants in size 9 to 13 with matching retro-inspired soft leather
3. White and Shiny Black Kids Stan Smith Adidas tennis shoes (Trainers)
4. White Mini Meow Cat Print T-Shirt
7. Burgundy Teo Chinos with Check Trim
8. Blue Stripe Oxford Mesh Shirt Classic Ralph Lauren aesthetic on a smaller scale, this Blue Stripe Oxford Mesh Shirt will be the must-have piece for family gatherings and formal events. Crafted from woven cotton with button fastening down the front. The back has a double pleat and the brand’s signature polo player embroidered on the front. Dress it up with chinos or down with jeans.
9. Blue Down Feather Hooded Jacket
10. Red Hamilten II Snow Boots
11. Camouflage Rocket Girl Ski Jacket
12. Multi-Coloured Camouflage Ski Trousers
13. Green Multi Camo Speedy Snow Suit
14. Multi-colour Camouflage Ski Boots
15. Multi Incy Tutti Frutti Peep Toe Flats Crafted from a super soft and durable leather, these Charlotte Olympia flats feature a bounty of the juiciest looking fruits to the upper, a sturdy black sole and peep toe details to have her feeling that extra bit dainty this season. Pair with statement dresses for a look she’ll no doubt want to wear daily.
16. Black Multi Stud Ankle Strap Sandals – Your little darling will love making a statement in these eye-catching studded sandals from Fendi. Skillfully crafted with a contrasting cleated sole, zip-down fastening to the rear and multicolored oversized stud detailing, they look great teamed with dresses and cropped jeans. For a smart casual look, style them with white skinny jeans and a color pop vest.
17,White 3D Rabbit Sweatshirt – The BRAND’s white 3D rabbit sweatshirt is a soft seasonal update. It features rib detail to the cuff, collar and hem and a fun bunny motif with pom pom detail
18. Turquoise 3D Rabbit T-Shirt -This turquoise bunny tee by The BRAND is a bright seasonal update. With fun bunny applique with an extra pom pom for a tail, it has a regular fit. Style with soft trousers or a cotton skirt.
19. Junior Edition Riding Boots With Patent And Swarovski –For rising equestrian super stars, this pair of junior edition riding boots with patent panels and Swarovski detail from Cavallo is the perfect riding companion. Featuring a smart and sleek black patent leather panel and Swarovski studs, girls can wear this timeless style time and time again. A U.S based brand, Cavallo is committed to providing protection, support and comfort to both rider and horse.
20. Blue and White Satin Fit and Flare Dress Featuring an bright but subtle floral print, David Charles’ blue dress is a smart wardrobe update. The sleeveless design incorporates a gathered waist and full skirt with blue floral motif. Style with leggings or tights.
If you’re one of those people who is not an adventurous dresser but go all out on your nail art, you’re gonna love these Saint Patrick’s Day themed nail designs we curated over on our DIY Nails board.
These are my fave:
Editor’s Note: Because I’m trying to get this look for myself, I’m resharing this tutorial we posted last summer.
We started a series sharing tutorials on little things you can do to look glam during your pregnancy just like the celebs. It is based on Stylcaster‘s breakdown of the best celebrity pregnant looks.
Last time, we shared tips on how to achieve a bronzed glow and today, we’re offering our picks of the best tutorials to help you get a winged eye. As usual, we offer a tutorial for persons with lighter and darker and olive toned skin so you can see how it would look on different tones.
For tools:
Enjoy!
I love Blogger Folake Kuye Huntoon of Style Pantry‘s fashion aesthetic. She plays with color and sticks to clean lines while still being daring and bold with her selection of pieces.
She keeps it simple. Her daily looks are usually defined by just three pieces. Each are obviously carefully selected for maximum impact and they work so well! It’s so effortlessly chic! Love it!
She is also, in my opinion, the most replicated blogger out here because on any given day, as I peruse my fave sites, social media pages or other places on line, people are ripping her style and recreating her looks. Some enterprising online retailers even rip her images to sell recreations of her looks. She has over 700,000 Facebook followers an dover 28,000 followers on Instagram because she brings fresh looks every day. That is amazing.
I guess I am joining in on the fun. I pulled 9 of my fave looks and curated pieces so you can recreate the look yourself for under $100! Look:
I love everything about this look down to the satin pink pumps. The nautical or military style blazer is a great frame. The grew cowneck shirt underneath adds depth and the distressed denim with the cutout says “I don’t take myself too seriously!” Love!
I am a fan of tunic tops because I think they flatter any shape. The orange belted shirt could be a dress for someone short. The military camouflage printed pants are the perfect balance to the brightness of that top. She then “upscales” (is that a word?) the entire look with navy patent leather pumps. I also love the bangle accessories and rose gold watch.
I spend most of my life in casual clothing. I love oversized comfortable sweaters and that is why I admired this aquamarine loose-fitting cable sweater that she wore with some dark denim cuffed skinny jeans with orange heels. Smart!
This skirt is hard to find but the rainbow colors make me smile. This skirt has a personality on its own and that’s why it was right to pair it with a simple boyfriend collar shirt and of course, yellow pumps to make it pop even more!
What a no-nonsense look! I’ve been on the hunt for a yellow blazer as it is the most appropriate color for Spring which is on the horizon. I really dig the brown pants and brown leather peep toe booties with the chains. It’s a bad ass outfit for sure!
The African girl married to an Island man in me cannot get enough of this look. She has a bright painting on her dress that I would want to hang in my living room. I have to go back to her blog to see who makes these awe-inspiring sandals because they are fire. That’s all I have to say.
Which is your fave!? Find me on social and let me know!
It was only a week ago that I discovered the long-established line Cushnie et Ochs when I saw Khloe Kardashian wearing one of its designs, the Black Pyramid Pencil Dress cut out dress on an appearance of Jimmy Kimmel Live about a month ago.
“Since launching in 2008, the line has offered a solid selection of structured, cut-out, body-con dresses, landed in retailers like Bergdorf Goodman and Net-A-Porter, and received the Ecco Domani Award, a CFDA Swarovski Award nomination, and a finalist spot in the CFDA/VogueFashion Fund,” Refinery 29 reports.
The label is a fave of stars like Selena Gomez, Camila Cabello, Teigen and Michelle Obama and is known for its intricate cut outs and asymmetrical lines and I have been exploring some of their designs and find them to be quite flattering and chic.
And I learned I am not alone in the new discovery. A popular fashion site described the label as coming out of nowhere and exploding on the scene! Read about it here then check out some of their other looks we like below:
We share the secret of getting a beautiful pregnancy glow out of a bottle!
Theoretically pregnancy is meant to make you glow, its a biological ‘fact’. The increased amount of blood that’s circulating around your body is meant to give you a beautifully flushed look and as your skin retains more moisture and produces more sebum you’re meant to be glowing with a luminous dewy sheen – sound familiar?
Step 1 – The Start
The first place to start is on the inside, drinking 8 – 10 glasses of water a day will do wonders for clearing your skin and helping to flush out water retention too. A good prenatal vitamin combined with a balanced diet that includes plenty of fruit, vegetables and omega rich foods will help too.
Step 2 – The Cleanser
Whether you suffer from dry, normal or oily skin its important to wash your face thoroughly twice a day. Using a gentle exfoliater such as Botanics In Shower Facial Polish will help to remove dead skin cells and improve circulation, banishing dull skin for good.
For best results apply in circular motions with your fingertips and rinse off with lukewarm water. Patting rather than rubbing your face dry can also help prevent blotchy skin and spider veins as you’re less likely to break the tiny capillaries that sit just under the surface of your skin.
Step 3 – The Moisturizer
Using a good moisturizer after cleansing is a must for gorgeous glowing skin. Massaging a fragrance free, sensitive moisturizer such as OZ Naturals Facial Moisturizer into your face and neck will really help to give your complexion a lift without irritating your skin. If possible it’s best to go for a moisturizer that contains an SPF factor to protect your skin against the sun’s harmful rays especially as this can also help to reduce the likelihood of chloasma (brown patches) developing.
Step 4 – The Base
Blend a light base into your skin with your fingertips. It’s specially designed to conceal dark circles and skin imperfections with minimal effort so you needn’t spend hours blending for that flawless finish. Tinted moisturizers and foundations like stila Sheer Color Tinted Moisturizer SPF contain light reflecting particles are also great for giving that dewy, smooth finish we all wish we had naturally.
Step 5 – The Blush
Recreate that gorgeous flushed look and perk up a grey complexion with a swirl of pink blush on the apples of your cheeks. A slightly shimmery, rosy color is always a good bet as it fakes a really healthy glow in an instant. I like Bobbi Brown’s Shimmer Brick because it accommodates all complexions.
Step 6 – The Highlighter
Blending a peach toned highlighter along your cheek and brow bones will really help to lift your look and mimic that pregnancy sheen in seconds. You only need to use a dot and you’ll be able to recreate that ‘slept like a baby look’ on the sly. MAC’s Primed for Perfection Prep + Prime Highlighter brings a soft, sheer wash of color to the skin and goes on smoothly.
A sensitive mascara in black/brown will be gentler and more flattering on tired eyes. Curl your eyelashes first for a really wide awake look. You can’t go wrong with the old drug store fave, Maybeline’s Great Lash that usually runs under $5!
Step 8 – The Lips
To top off your gorgeously glowy look a sheer lipstick is a must. Go for a shade that’s as close to your natural lip color as possible as this will really help to finish your ‘natural’ look. Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip is a light gel that has a plumping effect.
So, now you’ve faked radiant, glowing skin all you need to do is smile and pretend that you feel as gorgeous as you look!
photos: Getty, Imagestock, Starcast
Valentine’s Day is coming up. Thinking of what to wear? You only have a few days to get it together. Go with what fits your mood if you’re going on a date with your honey or out for a post Galentine’s Day frollick with your girlfriends.
You can get sexy and show off some leg like Style Pantry blogger Folake Kuye Huntoon or Kylie Jenner or be more covered and rock lace or a massive frock Victorian lady like current mom-to-be Chrissy Teigen wore recently.
Valentine’s Day is the day before the much-anticipated Black Panther movie premieres and African wear is in order. Pair two different prints and center them all with a big and bold black belt. You can do the Sex Kitten or Vixen look in a body con dress like the one Taraji P. Henson sizzled in on the red carpet or keep it HBIC (Head Bitch In Charge) with an insanely fierce Victoria Beckham dress.
For moms-to-be, a fave of ours, Isabella Oliver, sells a pretty cute Red one-shoulder ruched dress that Bethenny Frankel, Sienna Miller, Ali Larter and Brit stars Danielle Lloyd and Myleene Klass others have worn and loved the one shoulder ruched dress in crimson or the Burlington Maternity dress.
We hand selected some red dresses and looks to draw some inspiration from using tools from our friends at Shopstyle Collective. Good luck and do enjoy your day!
During the winter months, boots are essential for getting through the season of snow, wind and cold. For fashionable and stylish women, the frigid temps rep another opportunity to show off her style. There are essential styles of boots that every woman should own and keep in her winter wardrobe.
The over-the-knee boot is edgy but this style of boot is also great for keeping the leg warm while wearing a mini dress or skirt. It usually comes in variety of heel length and in suede or leather. Some are accessorized with functional tie ups or other trinkets for flare. These boots are slimming as well and can be worn in the Fall and Spring as well.
A low cut ankle bootie can come in a chunk or stiletto heel and is perfect for wearing with an outfit that is in between classic and feminine. It’s the perfect boot for dressing up a look or rocking during an after work happy hour.
For being out-and-about during the weekend, mall trekking or errand running, a good pair of leather rugged boot is a must-have in the winter. Get one with a sweater at the calf to add some sporty yet chic accents. These boots are easy to put on and go and are great for when it is snowing, icy or sleeting out. They also keep the feet super warm.
The classic riding boot never goes out of style. They can be dressed up or down, depending on the outfits. They’re not meant for actually riding a horse in but for showing off your sophistication and appreciation for the equestrian look. You can get a pair with buckle or detail zippering to really make it stand out as well.
You don’t have to be a cow girl or cow boy to appreciate a good stylish cowboy boot with embroidery and design on the side. These boots are usually always leather and can come with studs or mock spurs for stylish. If one invests in a durable pair, they can last a long time. Just don’t go trying to wrestle real cows in these. Just like with the Riding Boot, the fashion cowboy boot is a version for fashion are not that functional.
The wedge boot is a fave for elongating the calf and giving you a little lift. It’s a fave for those 5’4″ or shorter but they are also fabulous and chic as well. The Chelsea boot, known for the town in London where the boots came popular, are usually in a wedge variety though a lot come in a chunk heel as well. They are modern and can be worn to the theater, a concert, outdoor gathering or other event. They too can be dressy casual and dressed down.
With these 7 boots any woman would be prepared and amply prepped to rock any and all occasions. The daily grind or the occasional high fashion outing — none is out of range. Date nights are made easier too in these fun, stylish, chic and versatile variety of boots!
Get these Boots from the Graphic Above from our Partners at Shopstyle:
As-Elisa Over-Knee Boots • Ash • $105–160
Christian Louboutin – S.i.t. Rain 100 Leather Ankle Boots – Black • Christian Louboutin • $1,095
Rieker – R1094 Women’s Zip Boots • Rieker • $150
Hunter ‘Tour’ Packable Rain Boot • Hunter • $150
Tory Burch Sofia Riding Boots • Tory Burch • $199
Lucchese – Grace Cowboy Boots • Lucchese • $338.95
La Canadienne Gaby Waterproof Tall Suede Wedge Boots • La Canadienne • $209.45
This Valentine’s day if you are pregnant and heading out to lunch or dinner with your honey, here are a few fashion accessories inspirations for spicing up your look and for getting festive for the day of love that does not require you actually wearing the color red in your choice of clothing because, how cliche, right?@!
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY love muffins!
1. You can go with a large faux or natural red flower in the hair like Miss Victory Violet above especially if you cannot pull off fire-engine red hair like most of us cannot do.
2. Red Nails can get your partner feeling hot for you…
3. A red scarf wrapped as a winter layer or part of your outfit is a great way to add spark …
4. A red lip is so sultry and sweet….
5. And so is a red bag because it is loud and stands out…so fiery!
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