I Love Victoria Beckham and She Answers these 73 Questions Perfectly (VIDEO)

Posted on November 23, 2016

I love the color black and I love clean lines and simple classic silhouettes and so naturally, my blog’s Bellyitch Bumpwatch alum and recipient of one of our fashion mom icon awards is Victoria Beckham.

I am uber excited to see her launch a line of children’s clothing in partnership with Target.

The mega retail chain will sell the 200+ piece collection at a modest price point starting $6 to $70 beginning April 9, 2017. Along with her signature silhouettes, Beckham will introduce kids’ attire.And her daughter Harper may have influenced the timing. She turns 5 this year, as does Beckham’s line.

“I felt it was the perfect time to extend into a more accessible price point and to celebrate both milestones,” said the designer in a statement. While we wait for the big reveal, here we pinpoint a few of the designer’s style signatures that we hope will make their way into the collection.

I’m super excited!! She was named the celebrity designer who wears her own line most and BEST by me! (weeeee!!!)

The items will also be available on Beckham’s website, victoriabeckham.com

I thoroughly enjoyed and learned a bunch about the former Spice girl from this version of Vogue’s video series 73 Questions….like she really sincerely digs her husband, David Beckham! She brings him up much in her answers.

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Don’t Forget Mom and Dad: Parents Under $50 Gift Guide

Posted on November 22, 2016

We’re a few weeks away from Christmas, Hanukkah and are already deep into the gift buying holiday season. I know a few people that are done with their shopping but most of us are still checking off our list.

One demographic of family that sometimes we forget to shop for until last minute is our parents! Eeek!

Sadly, too many of us take our parents for granted. A lot of times, mom may not want you breaking your budget to get her a gift and may not want an expensive item. Get mom and dad or some other parental figure in your life a lovely gift they may not get for themselves like scented candles or nice note cards.

Here are ideas for gift items for your parents:

SYDNEY LOVE OVERNIGHT BAG Mom and dad will adore an overnight bag for quick trips out of town or when coming to visit their grandkids across town or across the country. This bag is half off right now, down from $98 to $50 and shipping is free for the holidays. It is spacious with two side pockets and a back pocket externally for easy access. I love that this bag can be wiped clean.

LAURA MERCIER LITTLE INDULGENCES HAND BODY CRÈME SET You can never go wrong with a rich emolient gift box and Laura Mercier is a great brand. For mom, she’ll love this hand & body cream set that includes 4 1 oz travel tubes with the following scents: Ambre Vanillé, Almond Coconut Milk, Crème Brûlée, Tarte au Citron. It ships free from Macy’s for $32.00.

PHILIP B – LAVENDER HAND CRÈME, 350ML For dad, Philip B’s vitamin-rich ‘Lavender Hand Crème’ hydrates and heals rough, dry skin. Formulated with African Shea Butter and Safflower Oleosomes, this moisturizing lotion has an stress-relieving aroma-therapeutic scent derived from Pure Provencal Lavender and Flower Oils. It absorbs quickly for a non-greasy, lightweight feel. It’s $35 at Net-A-Porter.com

ROCHESTER REVERSIBLE QUARTER-ZIP PULLOVER CASUAL MALE XL BIG & TALL You can never go wrong with a pull over. This Casual Male reversible sweater is warm, roomy and perfect for dad. It’s under $50 for about $34 by a reseller on EBay.

ISOTONER UNLINED DRIVING GLOVES Isotoner driving gloves are well known for their superior fit, flexibility and a non-slip leather palm to improve grip for secure handling of devices. These imported nylon and Lycra spandex gloves are hand washable. They’re on sale for $22.80, down from $32 at JCPenny.com

NATURAL LIFE ‘HOME IS WHERE YOUR MOM IS’ WOODEN WALL ART Nordstrom sells this gorgeous piece of wall art for just $18. It is wooden and 6″ x 6″ x 1 1/2″. I love motivational messages.

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Kate Hudson Challenges Lulu Lemon with $15 Work Out Gear

Posted on November 17, 2016

Kate Hudson’s athletic apparel company Fabletics takes on the likes of Lulu Lemon and Athleta when it comes to price!

The fashionable sports brand sells items starting at $15, on sale right now, and boasts offering designer quality clothing.

It even takes on LuLu Lemon and its see-through yoga scandal head on in a series of commercials released earlier.

They are hilarious.

I’m convinced because the idea of $100 yoga pants don’t really appeal to family budget sensibilities. I’m sold and board to be an affiliate

The brand offers VIP membership to brand loyalist and sells packages sets start around $25! Yeah, you can’t beat that.

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Fall Scarves: 25 Ways To Tie Them

Posted on November 17, 2016

The temperature is dropping in many parts of the US which means it’s scarf season again! I had on two this morning as I headed out to a dentist appointment. Brrrr!

Scarves are the perfect functional piece of your wardrobe because they keep you warm and they can add a pop of color if you are doing the monochromatic black look to mimic a slimming effect if you are preggers and your hips are spreading faster than your nose. ha!

I also love scarves because you can always get one in a trending color, material or fabric and use them to stay current and in style, if you’re into being hipwhileknocked up. (smile)

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So once again, if you haven’t already seen fashion blogger Wendy from Wendy’s Lookboook’s super viral video, “25 Ways to Tie a scarf” that has gotten 25 million views and counting, here it is

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What I’m Coveting for My Winter Wardrobe

Posted on November 11, 2016

I just realized that one of my fave maternity wear designers Isabella Oliver has a women’s line named for Baukjen, its Dutch-born founder. The pieces include the signature jersey dresses, classic linear styling and clothing with ruching (gathered material) which is perfect for comfort and styling in that there is tons of give yet i’ts still clingy and feminine.

I like that this line also sticks with the classic colors: red, tan, black, white, blue. I dress pretty conservatively so I like maintaining staples that I can mix and match. The options are like a jigsaw puzzle and have tons of versatility.

We are partners with IO and I am aware of their offerings but I got a chance to spend some time earlier this week going through the best sellers and other items in this line for the first time. I discovered that I like a lot of the pieces. Here are my faves:

The Freja Ripped Stretch Skinny jeans in caviar black looks hella comfy yet chic and can be worn with a blazer for a weekender or with sweats for a movie night out with the girls, or while shopping at the mall. At $159,that’s is a decent price point for quality jeans.

As I mentioned, the ruched pieces in this line are great for accentuating your silhouette and figure but the jersey material will not leave you vulnerable to looking too encased like a sausage.

I absolutely love love the leather obi-inspired wrap belt which can add definition to every look: from longline shirts beneath knits, to simple pencil dresses. A clever keyhole side opening means both ties wrap to center front. It’s a pretty steep $115 but is unique and stands out and looks worth the price.

I hear the Curved clutch bag which is handmade form soft, supple leather and the unique shape makes it a conversation starter or at least a piece that will keep eyes on you. It retails for $175.

Finally, I also love the Charwood Dress with its angular asymetric neckline and clingy bell sleeve. I enjoy pencil length skirts because I am a bit on the short side at only 5’2″ and those length skirts and dresses elongate my torso and give me a longer leaner look. This dress appears to be perfect for creating that effect. It’s a modest $195. Cool price!

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Le Tote is A Bottomless Wardrobe Monthly Subscription Box

Posted on November 8, 2016

Moms-to-be who want to have a chic pregnancy now have a new option that makes being a preginista simple! Le Tote is a relatively new clothing subscription box company that ships members unlimited number of apparel and accessories each month, is now in the maternity wear business and it just recently started offering maternity wear. We love it so much, we’ve partnered with Le Tote as affiliates.

For a fee of $69 monthly, you’ll get 5 new items (3 clothing and 2 accessories) recommended. You select which you want and then get them shipped to you to wear as long as you want. When you’re done ship it back. It’s a great way to always have fresh new and chic clothing.

It takes the effort, time and stress out of finding chic maternity and well styled maternity clothing. And, you get a chance to wear all of the high end brands you may not necessarily want to fork over hundreds of dollars to acquire for a limited period of time.

Also, if you’re a fashionista and are love to wear different styles without repeating, then what a wonderful way to show off a very robust wardrobe without getting broke in the process!

Le Tote gets hundreds of brands and fresh styles each week.

It’s a preginistas dream come true! Your Instagram page will be amaze-balls!

With hundreds of brands and fresh styles arriving every week, you’ll love exploring new looks. And you can get your first deliver for 50% off! Sweetness!

Also, note for full disclosure that as an affiliate, we get a fee for each sign up.

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Election Tuesday: Hillary Clinton and Celebs Pantsuit Fashion

Posted on November 8, 2016

This Election Tuesday, US Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is responsible for a new fashion trend among her supporters: the Pant Suit. The former First Lady is known for wearing color coordinated monochromatic suits.

They have become an item which has become synonymous with her brand so much so that Beyonce and her backup dancers wore pantsuits during a political rally this weekend in Philadelphia.

Also, a recently created secret Facebook group called Pantsuit Nation has quickly garnered over 1.6M members. They have been posting photos of themselves in pantsuits as they head to the polls today.

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There is a store called Hillary in Kosovo in Easter European former Yugoslavian nation that sells suits which Hillary Clinton herself once visited in 2012.

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We couldn’t help but use the opportunity to point out all the times in the recent past when some of the celeb moms we’ve “bumpwatched” in the past such as Christina Milian, Jessica Alba and Garcelle Beauvais rocked fabulous pantsuits.

Beyonce and her sister Solange, both in hot pink Gucci suits within months of one another. Nicole Kidman looked fierce in a Valentino suit with a caped suit top one year. Jessica Biel wore a Dolce & Gabbana suit matching one worn by her husband Justin Timberlake at his Runner Runner premiere in Las Vegas.

And Angelina Jolie was known for rocking black pantsuits on red carpets when she was happily married to Brad Pitt (RIP Bradgelina). Olivia Wilde looked hot wearing a low cut ensemble at the Rush premiere in London.

Rachel Zoe looked tres stylish in a royal blue satin-trimmed tuxedo suit from her own label to the Giambattista Valli show in Paris in recent years.

Finally, Kim Kardashian did an appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman a Saint Laurent black-and-white tuxedo with peep-toe checkered shoes by Givenchy.

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International Bump Watch: Parisian Fashion Blogger Frédérique Harrell

Posted on October 8, 2016

So, I spent part of the morning IG stalking one of my fave fashion bloggers, Frédérique Harrell who is expecting her first child and looking fabuliciois doing it.

The Parisian stylist lives in London with her husband of two years, Tom.

This is the first child for the couple due this November.

I love that she isn’t afraid to play with color, texture and patterns even while pregnant.

Frédérique colors outside of the lines! Here are some of my fave maternity looks she has shared with her 102K IG followers.

Simply Gorgeous!!!!!

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Your Couture Kid Outfit Hookup: Have my Janie & Jack Friends & Family Code

Posted on October 1, 2016

Because I love my readers, I’m alerting you guys to this weekend’s amazing Friends and Family Sale going on at Janie & Jack. It’s not often that you’ll get an opportunity to get your hands on these couture kids’ clothing at this deep a discount.

So for two days only today and tomorrow, head over to Janie & Jack and scoop up some faves for the Holiday season. Christmas and Hanukkah pageants, musical and dance recitals and visits to the in-laws, you’ve got to make sure junior and your little princess will elicit some ooohs and aaaahs when you peel off their adorable little Navy coats to reveal looks like these:

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The 5 Tote Bags Every Mominista Must Own

Posted on September 25, 2016

A fashionista is known for her effortless style and impeccable taste. That applies not only to her choice of clothing but also to her accessories, and nothing makes a statement more than a fabulous bag. Moministas and Preginistas will not let go of their style just because they are moms and moms-to-be. They just adjust and get a bigger bag!

I searched my partners at Shopstyle and identified what I think are the 5 bag (or types of bags) that every Mominista must own. Here they are, in no particular order of gawgeousness:

The Everyday Bag

I like this Madewell cowhide tote because of its earthy color and the fact that it is also versatile and would complement any outfit. It’s made of pebbled leather. and is spacious inside so it would fit all of your stuff and more! You can get it at ShopBop for $168 which is a steal for an everyday bag.

The Weekender

This Longchamp bag Le Pliage Nylon Backpack also retails for $168 and is great on those trips to the shopping mall, grocery shopping, a casual day event or a stroll down the boardwalk on a cool night. It keeps your hands free in case you’re pushing a little one in a stroller or plan on shopping and having a lot of bags to carry about.

The Travel Tote

If you want a durable bag that will stand the test of time and is also an iconic luxury bag, then the Louis Vuitton Monogram Cabas Piano Tote is your bag. It is spacious, and has well stitched straps which can withstand the weight of your mini laptop, changing pad, a few diapers, your wallet and more. Right now this $1,045 retail bag is on sale for just $475 at TheRealReal but I’m not sure how long that sale will last. Good luck getting your hand on one before they sell out.

The Earth Friendy Bag

If you are one of those people who dislike wearing animals and are a vegan, there are options out there in synthetic bags that resemble genuine leather like Urban Outfitter’s reversible vegan tote. You can use the black or tan side and it is a really great deal at just $59.00. It comes with a removable strap for those times you need to wear it across the chest and remain really hands free.

The Glam Bag

When you’re going to a more formal occasion, such as a reception or a fancy event, you want to go more upscale with your tote. Sometimes a clutch just isn’t large enough so you can get a tote that can also fit on a red carpet. Christian Dior’s Mini Cannage tote will work and it too is one sale for $42o

There you have it. Do you own one or more of these totes? Are you an official mominista?

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