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Adding Color to My Wardrobe: 7 Things I’m Loving this Summer

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I was cleaning out my closet for the summer and realized that I have entirely too much black clothing. Seriously. It is my go-to and I love black because it is slimming, forgiving, goes with everything and I look great it in it. Black is the new Black, is my motto. However, I do realize that for warmer summer months, I really should explore more options.
Here is a snapshot of my closet right now. Ugh. Yeah. Too much black.
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So, I started web window surfing and immediately bumped into some colorful accessories! What a great way to ease into wearing more color. Prada sells this tiny  Saffiano Lux Double Zip Tote which is bright and structured and playful. I love boxy bags and this is a great in-between. Love. It’s way pricey so I had to se my sights lower.
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I love love statement jewelry and statement rings in  particular.  And then Jay King Lemon-Lime and Blue Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring‘s popped in my feed one day and I was all ooooh and aaaaah. I could totally rock that and at $50, it is a total conversation piece. Lemon and Turquoise is a great color combo. Unexpected but fab. Swoon.
A great way to add color through accents are shades and I am loving Juicy Couture’s Script Aviator  shades also I think I am way too own to wear those trendy crowns, a leftover trend from coachella, I still love seeing them on other people. For $7, you can get Bohemian Romance Flower Crown from Urban Outfitters. 
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If you’re creative, you can make your own.  I do not wear much red but if I were to go bold, I’d totally pick up Donna Karan’s New York Double Layer Tube Skirt. It is a pencil skirt and I think pencil skirts are great for looking sophisticated and svelte. They’re a really hot skirt style.
Here are 7 things I’m loving as I sojourn to add color to my wardrobe. And I couldn’t resist but add a black wedge shoe in there! But espadrilles are on trend and great for Summer. Jo Espadrille Wedge Sandal With Rhodium is so rock and roll with those buckles.



Prada Small Saffiano Lux Double Zip Tote • Prada • $1,395

Missoni Striped Long Sleeve Cardigan • Missoni • $85

Donna Karan New York Double Layer Tube Skirt • Donna Karan • $238.50

Jay King Lemon-Lime and Blue Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring • $49.90

Jo Espadrille Wedge Sandal With Rhodium • Alexander Wang • $248

Juicy Script Aviator • Juicy Couture • $98

Bohemian Romance Flower Crown • $18

 

Seeing Olivia Wilde in Chuck Taylors Reminded Us of Our Recent Chuck Style Feature

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Because we spotted Olivia Wilde in a pair of Chuck Taylors while wearing no-make up at an event in  Kansas City, Missouri on Saturday, June 18, we’re bringing back our old post about the Converse sneaker trend! …and right after we featured the styles, a couple of months ago, they all sold out! Wow!!

I think I’ve already expressed that I am currently obsessed with Converse sneakers Chuck Taylor’s already.

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And wouldn’t you know it, while searching for which pair I want to acquire, I discovered that there are a bunch of new styles that do not even look like the popular brand of Converse sneakers.

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Like these bright yellow High Rise Boots from Finish Line. They literally look like the yellow brick road. I love them. And these studded Chuck Taylors would be awesome if I wanted to channel my inner rocker girl.

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Feeling patriotic? Ready for Memorial Day or the Fourth of July are these Converse All Star Specialty Ox trainers. Fab!

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But I think I would probably stick with the regular white in a wedge boot style to give me a little height. At 5 feet 3 inches, I can use all the boost I can get!

 

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Check out these very different styles of Chuck Taylor’s. Which is your fave?



Photos Courtesy: Stylecaster

First ‘Mom Jeans’ and Now ‘Mom Hair’ is the new Prejorative 

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Just when “mom jeans” have become on trend, here comes a brand new fashion article finding another way to paint moms as uncool, doudy, unsexy and unflattering.

This time, the culprit is a New York Times Style section article on so-called “Mom Hair”.

The piece, “Mom Hair: It exists. Now here’s what to do about it“, described the way some new moms wear their hair after suffering from temporary pregnancy related  hair loss: “longer-in-back, slightly-shorter-in-front bob,” calling it “inescapably frumpy”.

It includes quotes from new moms who are ashamed of their hair and tips on how to have better hair.

And of course, the writer compared “mom hair” to the mom jeans.

Needless to say, it triggered a bit of backlash in the blogosphere.

Writing in the popular parenting blog Scary MommyOmaha, Nebraska mom Ashley Austrew criticized the article as condescending and called it “mommy shaming.”

“I don’t know about you but I’m sick of having the word ‘mom’ continually used as a synonym for uncool, unflattering, unhip and sexless,” Austrew wrote.

Amen! Tell ’em, Ashley.

In comments in social media, other women were speaking their minds.

“I’ve reprioritised my to do list: 1. Get rid of mom hair. 2. Love, feed, bathe, care for my children. Thanks, NYT!!” one fan wrote on Facebook.

“Enough already. Know what my ‘mom hair’ looks like? It looks like the hair of a woman who gets up at five, who works hard all day, who goes to bed and who might remember to remove her ponytail holder. Enough already. How about lifting each other up for once?” said another.

Some were upset about the part that suggested post part in moms wear their hair longer to hide their chubbier faces.

Some called the reaction an over-reaction but at the end of the day, we all can see where the frustration can come from every day moms being expected to look like Kate Middleton or Miranda Kerr post baby  but without  having the nanny and personal stylist on staff to help duplicate those women’s styles.

Summer Trend: The Mom Jeans is Finally Hip

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A few years back, people were ripping on the president of the United States for wearing “mom jeans.” It was hilarious until I stopped and paid attention to how jeans that mothers wear have gotten such a bad rap.

But it is true that after a baby, a c-section, a few stubborn added pounds that refuse to go away, a good pair of high-waisted comfortable pair of Lee jeans are a safe bet! It’s too bad that moms have a reputation for wearing jeans that fit and are worn around our waist. It’s a shame indeed. But we have a chance to redeem ourselves, moms.

We can be cool and hip too. * I do realize how un-cool and un-hip that sounds. * All jokes aside these tips rock! Check em out!

 

Check out Updated And Modern Ways To Wear Mom Jeans

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Chrissy Teigen outfits Baby Luna in Kardashian Kids…Check out the Kollection

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Chrissy Teigen outfitted her daughter Luna in a Kardashian Kids Kollection romper that her bestie Kim Kardashian gifted to her.  The Ruffle Bodysuit is reasonably priced at just $22.99. It is machine washable, 95% cotton, and snaps between the legs.  Very cute.

Teigen snapped her and John Legend’s first child with a puppy dog filter. When we looked through the collection, we thought they looked like miniature Kanye and North Wests especially these pieces:

 

So…the Fur Nail trend, Yay or Nay?



Since beauty and industry resource  Creative Nail Design (CND) introduced the fur nail at the Libertine fashion show on Feb. 15 during New York Fashion Week, it’s become on trend. 

The concept is the creation of CND co-founder Jan Arnold’s who revolutionized the gel nail industry with her Shellac polishes. Jan created the furry nails for several designers’ shows.

In order to create the furry nails look, CND employed the use of white and brown nail polish and a top coat prior to using fake coats of fur atop the nails.

Read more about this trend in the Inquisitor. 

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Of course Blake Lively’s Movie Promo Maternity Style is Fab

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We covered Blake Lively‘s fab early second trimester maternity style last month and the talented actress hasn’t stopped rocking fierce looks as she continues to promote various movie projects while out and about.

This week,  the Kat star hit up several talk shows, starting on Monday, June 20 when she went casual fab in a Madewell Denim jacket over a sunny yellow Jenny Packham maxi dress.

That same day, she late sported a cute  blush colored feminine lace Elie Saab dress, Christian Louboutin‘s “Baby Sweet Charity” Calfskin Leather shoulder bag and a pair of hot silver Suart Weitzman leg wrap sandals.  The heels are a bit too high for our taste for a preggers mama-to-be but they’re still the cutest.

At night, she did the late night talk show circuit in an electric blue Cushnie et Ochs bandage dress accented with a Salvatore Ferragamo purse, and Louboutin Piagalle Follies Floral pumps.  The dress is down from $1395 to $558 at The Outnet now.  That’s practically a steal.

The Gossip Girl alum started the next day, Tuesday in a flirty Michael Kors dress with Alison Lou earrings and a pair of silver metallic Louboutins.

And then, she changed into a crimson Oscar de La Renta dress that showed off her new curves for real.

At the premier of The Shallows, Lively looked fab again in a super cute black and white Carolina Herrera dress,  Loraine Schwartz and again with the Christian Louboutin purse and shoes.

Lively and her husband screen actor Ryan Reynolds are expecting their second child. They are mom to one-year old daughter James Reynolds.

Summer Swim Suit Guide for Moms: 7 Cute Styles and Cuts

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Today is the first official day of Summer. That means beach and pool season is  officially open, for real. If squeezing into that itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka dot bikini is no longer in the cards for you after having a baby and putting on a few healthy new curves, you’re going to want to mix up and upgrade your bathing suit game.

Lucky for us modern moms, swimsuits have come a long way and a lot of companies and brands are finallyoffering a variety of cute, sexy and/or modest styles for new, experienced and veteran moms.

Here are 7 super cute inspiration suits the team at Bellyitch curated for you. If you want to purchase these, most are modestly priced.

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Swim Sexy The Luminary White Bikini

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Miracle Suit DD Spellbound

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Shabby Apple Platano Swimsuit

Shore Club Stripe Tank Swimsuit

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‘Mommy and me’ Fashion is Bigger than Ever

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Mom and Me Fashion is bigger than ever. More and more clothing companies and brands making miniature versions of a dress or outfit for baby. Also, fashion conscious moms who are creative are taking the time to put together mini-me versions of their clothing for their daughter.

If you’re thinking of crafting a miniature look, you don’t have to do the precise design and pattern but can mix it up and have the same impact like wear one shoulder rompers together. You can do horizontal stripes and have baby wear diagonal stripes. Match the cuts versus the color. Like you and your daughter can wear a-line dresses or matching maxi dresses.

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One Shoulder Romper ($14.98) and for mom Rye Ruffle Romper  ($74)

Eyelet dress ($18.48) and for Boohoo Boutique Sia Lace Godet Skirt Lace Up Back dress ($35)

Mom Striped Dress ( $29.98) and White House Black Market Hi-Low Dress ($29.99)

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And Daddies can get in on it too with Tees! We’re loving Parker and Baby Company‘s “I make Tiny Humans” tee for dad ($25)  “tiny human” tee for baby ($17)! <3 Enter “Big40” at checkout for a discount!

Perfect and super unique one-of-a-kind for Father’s Day!

 

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Just in time for Father’s Day, Under Armour releases the Chef Curry ‘Dad Shoe’

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Our fave sports dad Steph Curry is married to our Bellyitch Bumpwatch alum Ayesha Curry, and is having a great week not just because his Golden State Warriors NBA team are up 3-1 in the NBA Finals.

Also this week, athletic brand Under Armour released its latest permeation of his name brand shoe,  the new Curry 2 Low Chef colorways.

I think they are cute but they were re-branded by the Internet as the dad shoe. The memes and jokes are hilarious! Under Armour should take all this Twitter ribbing as a positive. Father’s Day is just around the corner.

Make lemonade.

And the red older version is cute too and an alternative to the white and grey ones.

Complex Sneaker’s Twitter Account has assembled the best. Here are some of the funny tweets and Memes.

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Some people renamed the shoes

Curry responds

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