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What to Wear?

I think I overdress sometimes. Well, I Iike fashion and since I have been working from a home office for the last 5 years anytime I have an outside meeting, networking event, school meeting, I love to dress up.  If my husband says it’s hideous I know it’s fashionable!  Case in point, I bought a black satin blouse with balloon sleeves and pleated front.  I loved it. As I headed out the door to a networking event he said WHAT are you wearing???

When I met my friend prior to the event she said where did you get that blouse? I have to get it! (she went out and bought the same one the next day)  We of course went shopping prior to the event and wouldn’t you know at least three people complemented me on my shirt!  (each time I got a huge chuckle)
 
So my advice is wear what you like and what you feel comfortable in no matter how fancy or hideous others may think it is! 

For my fashion forward friends here are some cool must have’s for this season:
 
The blouse – jewel tones are in – especially deep rich tones like purple or as the fashionistas say plum, amethest and aubergine.
 
The Shoe – anything patent leather  – check out these ones from Coach or Cole Haan. Or heck – just head to the Marshall shoe department where there are rows and rows to choose from!.
 
The color Cobalt – that bright blue color I just picked up a sweater from my new favorite store Canada based Jacob.
 
The tough trend – Studs. Here is one that is tough for some – studs – but it does make a nice addition to heels, bags and dresses
 
The accessory – Anything belted – a dress, coat, skirt. So wear what  you like and forget about what anyone says! 

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Clothes

What to Wear?

I think I overdress sometimes. Well, I Iike fashion and since I have been working from a home office for the last 5 years anytime I have an outside meeting, networking event, school meeting, I love to dress up.  If my husband says it’s hideous I know it’s fashionable!  Case in point, I bought a black satin blouse with balloon sleeves and pleated front.  I loved it. As I headed out the door to a networking event he said WHAT are you wearing???

When I met my friend prior to the event she said where did you get that blouse? I have to get it! (she went out and bought the same one the next day)  We of course went shopping prior to the event and wouldn’t you know at least three people complemented me on my shirt!  (each time I got a huge chuckle)
 
So my advice is wear what you like and what you feel comfortable in no matter how fancy or hideous others may think it is! 

For my fashion forward friends here are some cool must have’s for this season:
 
The blouse – jewel tones are in – especially deep rich tones like purple or as the fashionistas say plum, amethest and aubergine.
 
The Shoe – anything patent leather  – check out these ones from Coach or Cole Haan. Or heck – just head to the Marshall shoe department where there are rows and rows to choose from!.
 
The color Cobalt – that bright blue color I just picked up a sweater from my new favorite store Canada based Jacob.
 
The tough trend – Studs. Here is one that is tough for some – studs – but it does make a nice addition to heels, bags and dresses
 
The accessory – Anything belted – a dress, coat, skirt. So wear what  you like and forget about what anyone says! 

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Get Organized MOM!

As summer is over and the kids are in school now it’s time to get organized!  As one working mom to another I really need to get organized as it’s been months since I blogged!  But I promise the next few entries will be filled with insight, guidance and fun gadgets for moms (whether you are a stay at home working mom or at an office working mom – we all are working hard at everything we do! )

I really am obsessed with notebooks and calendars!  If you are like me you might have a couple or so notebooks to jot things down in. But now with a first grader and pre-schooler I have a TON of school related paperwork that honestly I keep each child’s stuff in a high school musical folder (more on that topic later)  I discovered there are plenty of “mom organizers” out there. What a great concept!  I wish I invented some of these cute and fashionable organizers.

BusyBodyBook’s is more like a GRID so you can plan and track kids activities – fun colors too.
 
This Go mom Home Organizer has 12 Undated Monthly pockets for expense reporting, bills, coupons, etc.

The momAgenda Kitchen Folio is perfect for filling papers from school, sports, and extracurricular activities, class lists menus etc. – adorable.  This site also offers the must-have momAgenda. You may have seen this in all the women’s magazines.  It has a week-at-a-view format with space for mom and up to four children. Comes in 5 stylish colors. 

Of course my favorite site to order all my fun and fashionable items for work is seejanework. Where do I begin here? They have everything – school supplies, filing systems, journals and notebooks even eco-friendly office products.

Check it out!

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Products Trends

Get Organized MOM!

As summer is over and the kids are in school now it’s time to get organized!  As one working mom to another I really need to get organized as it’s been months since I blogged!  But I promise the next few entries will be filled with insight, guidance and fun gadgets for moms (whether you are a stay at home working mom or at an office working mom – we all are working hard at everything we do! )

I really am obsessed with notebooks and calendars!  If you are like me you might have a couple or so notebooks to jot things down in. But now with a first grader and pre-schooler I have a TON of school related paperwork that honestly I keep each child’s stuff in a high school musical folder (more on that topic later)  I discovered there are plenty of “mom organizers” out there. What a great concept!  I wish I invented some of these cute and fashionable organizers.

BusyBodyBook’s is more like a GRID so you can plan and track kids activities – fun colors too.
 
This Go mom Home Organizer has 12 Undated Monthly pockets for expense reporting, bills, coupons, etc.

The momAgenda Kitchen Folio is perfect for filling papers from school, sports, and extracurricular activities, class lists menus etc. – adorable.  This site also offers the must-have momAgenda. You may have seen this in all the women’s magazines.  It has a week-at-a-view format with space for mom and up to four children. Comes in 5 stylish colors. 

Of course my favorite site to order all my fun and fashionable items for work is seejanework. Where do I begin here? They have everything – school supplies, filing systems, journals and notebooks even eco-friendly office products.

Check it out!

Categories
Products Trends

Get Organized MOM!

As summer is over and the kids are in school now it’s time to get organized!  As one working mom to another I really need to get organized as it’s been months since I blogged!  But I promise the next few entries will be filled with insight, guidance and fun gadgets for moms (whether you are a stay at home working mom or at an office working mom – we all are working hard at everything we do! )

I really am obsessed with notebooks and calendars!  If you are like me you might have a couple or so notebooks to jot things down in. But now with a first grader and pre-schooler I have a TON of school related paperwork that honestly I keep each child’s stuff in a high school musical folder (more on that topic later)  I discovered there are plenty of “mom organizers” out there. What a great concept!  I wish I invented some of these cute and fashionable organizers.

BusyBodyBook’s is more like a GRID so you can plan and track kids activities – fun colors too.
 
This Go mom Home Organizer has 12 Undated Monthly pockets for expense reporting, bills, coupons, etc.

The momAgenda Kitchen Folio is perfect for filling papers from school, sports, and extracurricular activities, class lists menus etc. – adorable.  This site also offers the must-have momAgenda. You may have seen this in all the women’s magazines.  It has a week-at-a-view format with space for mom and up to four children. Comes in 5 stylish colors. 

Of course my favorite site to order all my fun and fashionable items for work is seejanework. Where do I begin here? They have everything – school supplies, filing systems, journals and notebooks even eco-friendly office products.

Check it out!

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Happy Valentines Day!

How cute is this holiday for babies? Heart shaped chocolates, cupcakes, t-shirts, etc. Love it. Here are a few of the cutest items for Valentines day. Now that the day is here you can stock up for next year (which is really the best time to shop after the holiday is here…The Gap always has a sale). Happy Shopping!

The Gap

La Bella Flora

Little Dragonflies

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Welcome to my blog!

As the mother of two girls I went through a lot of baby items when they were tiny– clothes, toys, gadgets you name it I bought everything!  These things I thought would make my life easier. I would look so chic with that diaper bag with the gazillion pockets and my baby would look so cute with the matching blanket! My husband’s response was, ‘why do we need so many things for such a small person and you do not need another diaper bag!  From the cashmere pant set, binky holder/cleaner to the wipe warmer, parents today are bombarded with the “must have” items for their little ones.  After being in the business of manufacturing children’s products (and a product junkie) I realized some moms out there could learn from my mistakes and that there really are some really cool, hip items that are fashionable functionable and just plain fun!

The girls are still tiny and I am still shopping so stay tuned……
 

Categories
welcome

Welcome to my blog!

As the mother of two girls I went through a lot of baby items when they were tiny– clothes, toys, gadgets you name it I bought everything!  These things I thought would make my life easier. I would look so chic with that diaper bag with the gazillion pockets and my baby would look so cute with the matching blanket! My husband’s response was, ‘why do we need so many things for such a small person and you do not need another diaper bag!  From the cashmere pant set, binky holder/cleaner to the wipe warmer, parents today are bombarded with the “must have” items for their little ones.  After being in the business of manufacturing children’s products (and a product junkie) I realized some moms out there could learn from my mistakes and that there really are some really cool, hip items that are fashionable functionable and just plain fun!

The girls are still tiny and I am still shopping so stay tuned……
 

Categories
welcome

Welcome to my blog!

As the mother of two girls I went through a lot of baby items when they were tiny– clothes, toys, gadgets you name it I bought everything!  These things I thought would make my life easier. I would look so chic with that diaper bag with the gazillion pockets and my baby would look so cute with the matching blanket! My husband’s response was, ‘why do we need so many things for such a small person and you do not need another diaper bag!  From the cashmere pant set, binky holder/cleaner to the wipe warmer, parents today are bombarded with the “must have” items for their little ones.  After being in the business of manufacturing children’s products (and a product junkie) I realized some moms out there could learn from my mistakes and that there really are some really cool, hip items that are fashionable functionable and just plain fun!

The girls are still tiny and I am still shopping so stay tuned……
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