Lanvin Children's Collection

Lanvin has released photos of their girl's collection which will be available during the Resort collections. The pieces make me want a little girl so much. 

Everything is sure to be expensive. But you can find similar looks more cheaply at J. Crew. The fabrics and construction won't be as nice most likely, but J. Crew always has a Lanvin vibe. 

See more photos here.

Prada Minimal Baroque Sunglasses

I am currently obsessed with Prada's Minimal Baroque sunglasses. They are so old lady chic. $290 at Prada. See more pictures here.

Outfit Post: Gone Sailing

Every Spring I am excited to see that nautical fashion is still in style.  It has taken a more subdued approach this time around, but as long as people are swimming and boating it will probably be acceptable to wear.  Here is a fun nautical themed outfit that I wore the other day.  I included a trunk in my pictures because I imagined myself going on a sailing adventure and I figured I could fit my whole outfit inside, plus it just makes the photos more interesting!

hat ~ h&m

shirt ~ thrifted 

sweater ~ trina turk

jeans ~ thrifted

shoes ~ vintage

trunk ~ vintage

Outfit Post: City Bohemian

  I recently noticed that if I put together a new outfit that I like, I find that I will wear it a couple times in a row and then never again.  I don't know if I wear it out or I just forget about it, but I've been doing that for years.  Last Friday I did some vintage shopping and then had a casual dinner out with Jeff, here is what I wore.  It was so comfy, I think I might wear it again today!

 

 Embroidered Tank: vintage 

Mustard Sweater: thrifted

Jeggings: j brand

Leather Boots: vintage

Leather Purse: vintage

Necklace: salvage life

Links for 8 October 2010

I moved my blog to here, but a lot of readers are still turning up here. So here are links to the posts I wrote this week.

• Chanel for Children -Lagerfeld sent a tiny boucle jacket down the runway.
• J.Crew Free Coloring Pages- coloring pages on shoes from JCrew's Fall kids' collection
• Price of Mima Strollers- prices for the new high end stroller brand, and where you can order them.
• The Wee Tyrant- I love this photo.
• Foppapedretti Myo Tronic- An electronic stroller shown at this year's Kind + Jugend that will push itself

Prom Dresses from Net-A-Porter

I love prom time. I don't know why. I didn't have the greatest time at my prom. I was dating a twenty-something physical therapist, so I couldn't get permission for him to attend. My mother and grandmother found a more appropriate date for me. It was a disaster. I'm five-two (I will tell you my true weight, but never my real height.), and he was six-five. And it didn't help that we didn't have a thing in common.


And don't get me started on my dress. It was black satin and gold lame. At least it had a classic shape. I loved the sweetheart neckline and short tiered skirt. But now I wish it had been plain black satin. But my family didn't have a lot of money, and it was affordable and kind of pretty.


So this week I am going to have a week of prom dresses. And I'm am going to start with dresses from Net-A-Porter. Think of it as prom dresses for spoiled brats. But all of the dresses will be under $1000, because no parent, no matter how wealthy should pay more than that. After $1000 I feel the daughter should be chipping in. But that's just my opinion.

Antik Batik Walice Gown, $970.

3.1 Phillip Lim Sequined Shirt Dress, $995

Rachel Gilbert Imogen Beaded Dress, $685

Halston Heritage Asymmetric Dress. Halston Heritage is all over the newest Sex in the City movie, and this is one of the dresses the Carrie will be wearing. $325

Stella McCartney For Gap Spring

The Stella McCartney collection for Spring 10 is available now. I'm not too excited, but I think that has something to do with the fact that a lot of the pieces aren't practical for somewhere with 100 degree plus temperatures.

Apple Romper, $58.

Lily Eyelet Dress, $58

Eyelet Baby Dress, $58

Packable Anorak, $48

J. Crew Soleil Tunic

I am considering whether or not to keep the J. Crew Soleil Tunic. The thing they didn't mention in the description is how sheer it is. I'm not known for my modesty, but even I am questioning if I can get away with wearing it. The silk of my grandmother's "I love Jesus" scarf is of higher quality. For what I paid, $88 (or $108 with shipping and handling), they could have used a slightly thicker silk. It just feels cheap.

The only reason I am considering keeping it is how good it looks on me. The colors go perfectly with my complexion. And since I'm short it is the perfect length to wear as a dress. At almost knee length it is not too long or short.

If I didn't feel so beautiful in it the tunic would already be on the way back to J. Crew. Maybe that feeling is worth overpaying. But it is still a lot to pay for a flimsy silk dress that was made in China.

Prom For The Fashion Forward

Would you wear a silk romper to prom? I kind of think this one by ABS by Allen Schwartz would look rockin with nothing but some stunning shoes and a bag. $385

Mom Style

I'm praying for rain. I bought a pair of neon pink Rainy Day flats from J.Crew. I intend on wearing them with a black trench coat with a polka dot lining. The pop of color is enough to brighten up the grayest of days, and I love, love, love the grosgrain bow. $55 (But it's more like $70 once you pay tax and shipping. I recommend waiting for free shipping and a sale. I just had to have them though.)

Now if only I could justify spending $129 on my dream umbrella.

Heidi Klum's Maternity Collection Available

You can purchase the pieces from Heidi Klum's collections for A Pea In The Pod and Motherhood Maternity now. But sad to say they are only slightly better than Nicole Richie's collection. Some of the basic black pieces are nice, but nothing exciting. And a black maternity unitard for $95 is just stupid. If you're brave enough to pull off that look you can do it at American Apparel and for less. And they don't have a seam running down the center of your belly.

Mom Style

The great thing about being a mom to older children is that you have time to get dressed, and you don't really have to worry about little dirty hands. So what do I wear to run errands?

 

Forever21 Heritage 1981 blouse. I can't find a link online, but I just bought it. So it still should be in stores.

Gucci Denim Pencil Skirt

Vintage Lucite Purse from the 1950s. I'm really into small bags right now. I don't feel the need to lug everything I own with me.

J.Crew Pink Canvas slingbacks from last summer.

 

Excuse the poor picture quality. They were taken with my phone. And I didn't post about my jewelry because it's rather boring: diamond studs, a huge watch, and a religious pendant.

Birthday Time

Sunday was my oldest son's birthday. It is so hard to believe that I am the mother of a 17year-old. Unlike Christmas, he had some idea what he wanted for gifts. He asked for a watch (pretty normal) and tarot cards (WTF?).

I chose to give him the Manga University's Manga Tarot (Cards Plus Guidebook) because my kids love all things Japanese. The cards are rather pink, but he probably will lose interest in them in a few weeks. $15.56

He wanted a sporty watch so I chose the Puma Dumiao. The sales associate at Macy's gave me the wrong directions for setting the watch. This is not a watch that you can set without the directions, so I had to drive all the way back out to the local shopping mall. I was not happy. But he loves the watch and hasn't taken it off. When I remember where I put my camera I will posts actual pictures of the watch, it is much nicer in person. Puma Men's Watches Panthers Dumiao PU910211002 - WW

There are no pictures from the little party that I threw for him because he hates having his picture taken. And I decided to give in to his wishes because he is about to start his senior year and I plan on taking a million pictures. I'm letting him enjoy a few camera free moments.

Nicole Richie Maternity Sale

Yesterday when I wrote about Heidi Klum designing for A Pea In The Pod I mentioned that Nicole Richie had designed an earlier collection for the company. Well, the pieces are still available and are on sale. Even better news, the collection is now priced as low as $18.99 and nothing is priced more $79.99.

Fall Bonpoint Online

The Fall collection for Bonpoint is available to purchase online. But still no shoes.

Michelle Obama was seen shopping at Bonpoint during the family's trip to Paris.

Celestine Silk and Velvet Mouse Ears

I think these little mouse ears by Le Tour De Force are kind of cute, but they have to be kidding to charge €54.35 (about $76).