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For your fashionista: @FashionPlaytes

Calling all future project runway contestants and fashionistas -  If you have a child ages 5-12 you must head to this site now! fashionplaytes.com

FashionPlaytes is an online fashion community for girls where they are able to design their own clothing!    The online sketchbook allows kids to select, customize and accessorize their own clothes.  The clothes are pretty affordable and cute. T-shirts start at $8.00.  I was invited with my girls to tour their Peabody studios for a fashion show. My girls loved it and they loved their custom creations. (the company gave us a $100 gift card for the girls to design their own clothes)

Gift cards are available and they make a perfect and unique holiday gift.

Here are a few of the fun photos from their fashion shoot and show!

@fashionplaytes

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Clothing Swap – The Swap Soiree

I have heard about this trend before of swapping out clothes with friends but this is THE fashion event in the Merrimack Valley. Local gals – check it out and buy a ticket and attend! It is for a great cause and you could score a new outfit and/or some fun accessories for just the cost of a ticket. Here are the details.

The Swap Soiree is THE women’s clothing and accessories swap in the Merrimack Valley and is taking place on Thursday, November 3rd from 6:30-9 at Chester’s on 60 Island Street in Lawrence, MA.

It is brought to you by A Great New Look (Susan Kanoff, Fashion Coach)  and Monx Design House

Tickets are  $30 for General Admission and includes a Swap Soiree swag bag for the first 200 tickets.   You can trade in your unwanted clothes and accessories for new pieces!

The event is supporting two great causes—The YWCA domestic violence programs and Second Chances. The Pre-event clothing drop off will be at Chester’s, Wedesday, 11/2, 10am- 6pmChester’s, Thursday, 11/3, 9am-4pm.

For tickets go to Eventbrite

Check out the photos from last year!

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Boston Fashion Week

I have to admit while I do love fashion and love to talk about it, I did not attend any of the shows at Boston’s Fashion Week – can you believe it? Yeah neither can I…..  I so wanted to but it’s a busy time of year for the kids. I can live through other bloggers and check out the latest news from them. However, you can try to get tickets still for tonight’s show by heading to the box office.

My friend and fashion stylist  Eva Gaiardelli is working the event and is even offering a great deal for a wardrobe consultation and closet analysis. So if you received some inspiration from the runway or are just looking to shop your closet check out her special here

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Boston Fashion Week

I have to admit while I do love fashion and love to talk about it, I did not attend any of the shows at Boston’s Fashion Week – can you believe it? Yeah neither can I…..  I so wanted to but it’s a busy time of year for the kids. I can live through other bloggers and check out the latest news from them. However, you can try to get tickets still for tonight’s show by heading to the box office.

My friend and fashion stylist  Eva Gaiardelli is working the event and is even offering a great deal for a wardrobe consultation and closet analysis. So if you received some inspiration from the runway or are just looking to shop your closet check out her special here

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Boston Fashion Week

I have to admit while I do love fashion and love to talk about it, I did not attend any of the shows at Boston’s Fashion Week – can you believe it? Yeah neither can I…..  I so wanted to but it’s a busy time of year for the kids. I can live through other bloggers and check out the latest news from them. However, you can try to get tickets still for tonight’s show by heading to the box office.

My friend and fashion stylist  Eva Gaiardelli is working the event and is even offering a great deal for a wardrobe consultation and closet analysis. So if you received some inspiration from the runway or are just looking to shop your closet check out her special here

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Emmy Award Fashions: The color red

So everyone knows bright colors are in this fall and Hollywood certainly showed off color last night at the Emmy awards. There was a ton of red and other bold colors choices.

hmm…..who was my favorite? Of course everyone was talking about Sophia Vergara’s coral Vera Wang number and her accessories were pretty cool.  Lea Michele looked spectacular in red as well in a cowl-backed, rosette-shouldered Marchesa gown as did Nina Dobrev in a Donna Karan strapless dress.

But I loved Kate Winslet and thought she looked fab in an Elie Saab gown with Cartier diamonds. We’ll see if the fashion critics agree!  Tune in to any night time entertainment show this evening and you can view the wrap up or go online to ET or E!

Emmy Award Fashions
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Couponing Craze

So I hear a lot about this couponing thing. Yes, I have watched the TLC show and yes they save a ton of money but they also have a ton of stuff. Not sure I can jump on the bandwagon for the supermarket but I do love a good retail fashion coupon now and then!  Especially for the kids – why can’t every store be like Justice and send 40% off all the time??  So onto my find for the day… It is this adorable cream outfit I bought and thought I would stash it away for a special, dressy occassion. With my Gap rewards coupon it only cost me $1.75!  There are sequins everywhere this season on everything so I had to grab something sparkly!

Sequins for the Season
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My, My Missoni @Target

So the other day I took the trip to Target to check out the new Missoni Line. I actually wrote it on my calendar to make sure I arrived on the early side. Apparently 10:00 am was too late. The women’s clothing options were slim and you would see women running around frantically with tons of items from the line in their carts!  I liked some of the clothing items and the kids’ line is just adorable. If you go on online there are some smaller items available but most are sold out. Some people think the zig zag pattern is out of control; others think it’s brillant. What do you think?  I like the more sedated accessories.  I snagged this sweater as I just loved the look of it. It is from the kids’ line but fits me fine.

My favorite was the Missoni for Target® Long Knit Cardigan – Blue Zigzag Print and of course they did not have it in a size small  – boo- hoo!  I much prefer this color to the browns and oranges.

If you are in the market for a swimsuit there might be one left.

Missoni Line at Target
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Discount: The Pink List: Deals, Steals & Little Squeals around Boston

Oooh do I want to be on this list…parenthood with a taste of the good life – The Pink Listâ„¢

Members of  The Pink List get exclusive rewards around Boston as well as access to members-only opportunities.  From clothing boutiques and eateries to mommy and me classes and family photography it’s like having insider access to all of your favorite Boston shops, spas, kids activities, and indulgences.

If you become a card-carrying member of The Pink Listâ„¢ you’ll receive:

  • Up to 20% off at all participating businesses, just by showing your Pink Cardâ„¢
  • Member-only deals throughout Boston, on such things as fitness, health & wellness, home & garden, beauty,  fashion, special occasions and more
  • Access to insider resources and tips from the Boston boutiques and businesses you adore
  • Opportunities to win in the “Pink with Delight” giveaways

What’s even better is if you join a portion of the proceeds will go directly to Room to Grow, an organization which is dedicated to enriching the lives of babies born into poverty in the Boston area

A Pink membership costs $75 a year, but for trendymommies readers  Use code “summer10″  to receive 10% off!

The Pink List Boston
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Finding a fun, stylish mom swimsuit

The other day I was complaining about finding appropriate swimsuits for my young girls and now I was having a hard time finding an appropriate swimsuit for myself! I went on the mission and first stop was Target. I tried on a few suits and the girls were very honest and said no way, yuck, don’t even think about wearing that (this coming from a 6 and 9 year old!)  They did have some really nice ones like suits from their Calypso line.  So where is a mom to find an fun, fashionable, well fitting suit?  Here are some ideas!

Lands End – I love their shell beach collection! I also love how you can shop by your body type – hello tummy control. Check out the Women’s Regular Tummy Control Medallion Print V-neck Tankini Swimsuit Top

Everything but water – same thing here – you can shop by looking up style and comfort. They even have a section called enhance cleavage! I like the Kenneth Cole Bed of Roses Tankini Top

If you want to splurge go to Trina Turk. I buy one of her suits every year (although if I am lucky I can find one at Marshalls!)  The Tamarindo Tankini and belted hipster is so chic!

These are just a few ideas.  Good luck and happy shopping!