Fashionable Fun for Moms

These hip moms know all about personal expression. They are among the top mom bloggers in the world.  The best part is they also know how to rock their personal style.  Meet some of the coolest mamas from Mom 2.0 Summit.

 

Erin Lane from Scandinavian Child in green ethnic-print tunic.

Dresses look modern on Lindsay and Julie.

Kristin aka the Mamanatrix rocked her H&M "leather" jacket

Jenny aka The Bloggess paired uggs with a vintage dress

Rachel is a work of art thanks to some script from Katherine Center.

Julia & Liz sport DVF 

Mom's Week Twitter Party 1/18 9 EST

Now that the holidays are over, we've come up with another reason to celebrate.  Starting January 18th, Totsy.com is devoting a week's worth of exclusive private sales to moms and moms-to-be. We've nabbed access to MaStyle Jewelry, Ingrid &Isabel, Mommy Makeup, and NOM maternity at "dealicious" discounts.  In honor of the sales event, Totsy.com is hosting a Twitter party, Monday, January 18 at 9 pm EST, to kick off Mom's Week on the site.

Join the fun by RSVPing below and following #totsyparty tonight. Hosts will be Nicole Feliciano @Momtrends and Audrey McClelland @audreymcclellan--the two Totsy Moms that blog about the intersection of fashion and motherhood. We'll be talking about ways to stay chic through and beyond pregnancy.  We'll be tweeting with makeup advice, styling tricks and did we mention the prizes?  We'll be giving away goodies from all the participating brands.

Join the Party

Please join the hosts Nicole Feliciano and Audrey McClelland on Monday night from 9 to 10 p.m. EST on Twitter as share our top gift picks for the season. But you've got to enter to win. Click here for your invite code. You must be a Totsy member in order to win so sign up now and leave a comment or a linky for us.

How to join in:
* Become a Totsy.com member (it's free!)
* To join us chat with the hashtag #TotsyParty
* Follow the hosts for the night @MyTotsy, @AudreyMcClellan and @momtrends
* RSVP below and enter to win one of fab prizes including essentials and fashions from Ingrid & Isabel, two MaStyle necklaces, two gifts from Mommy Makeup and a swank top from NOM maternity.

Bonus Entries:

1. Follow @MyTotsy on Twitter
2. Become a fan of Totsy on Facebook.

Best Fitness Gear for Moms

Many moms start off the year with the resolution to lose weight and get fit. One way to stay motivated and help meet your goals is to have the right gear on hand.

In the winter months you'll need a good warm-up jacket to keep off the chill when exercising outdoors. The breakaway jacket from lucy. This close-fitting jacket ($88) can be a great cover-up when you drop the kids off at school on your way to the gym.

When it comes to workout bras, I’m a huge fan of Lululemon. Many of the tops come in a length that will safely cover your mid-section and they offer plenty of support. I suggest the Super Y Tank ($52). Runners may want a bit more support, in that case, I’d try the Moving Comfort brand. These bras are made to support women taking on high-impact sports. No one wants to flop through a 10k!

Workout bottoms come in a wide variety of styles. Loose-fitting yoga pants are wonderful for achieving a zen-like calm. Try the Hyde Yoga Ryder Pant (on sale now for $44). For pilates, you’ll want something a little less flowy. Rese Pilates has a terrific pant called the Christine. It’s even got a little yin/yang logo in the center to remind you to focus on your core.

Runners will adore the Adidas Supernova tight ($70) this winter to keep them warm. Moms to be can take the Ingrid & Isabel Belly Legging to yoga class or to the gym.  This high waistband keeps your belly covered and comfy as you work out.

Maternity workout wear is finally as hip and cool as the rest of the maternity wear on your closet. Shop at Born Fit for a complete collection of Maternity workout gear. The Totsy top picks include the Elyse Maternity Jacket ($88) and the Rudy Maternity Tank ($44)

As for the little things, I like having my hair pulled back when I work out. In addition to a good elastic band, I keen on the cotton headbands from American Apparel. The headbands cost $4 and come in a wide assortment of colors. I keep three or four on hand and coordinate with my outfit. These are washable and wide keeping all the little loose strands of hair off my face.

With the right apparel stocked in your closet, you’ll have fewer excuses for skipping your workout. Here’s to a fit and fabulous 2010.

Wordless Wednesday: City Chic in NYC

Model: Manhattan Mommy
Location: Chilly Union Square, NYC (it was 17 degrees)

What model is wearing: Black knit cap from Dolce & Gabbana. Shearling jacket Dolce & Gabbana. Louboutin boots.

Why I loved it: Baby was nice and snuggled in a bugaboo stroller with a wind shield, and mom wasn't letting the cold weather slow her down.  The trim jeans and flat boots told me she wasn't just posing as a mom, she was active and involed.  She looked great and pulled together while keeping mighty warm. I'm not surprised all the brands were designers.  This mom looked like a million bucks.

Style Mom of the Year

As we wrap up 2009, the moms at Totsy thought it would be fun to pick two "Moms of the Year"--moms that have devoted themselves to family and work and never missed a beat when it comes to style.  My pick is First Lady Michelle Obama.

It's been a while since we've had a fashion icon in the White House.  I love that Michelle (we're on a first name basis in my mind) picks brands that we love (J.Crew, Moschino, etc.) and has a style all her own.  Thank you Michelle for always looking like a lady and instilling good fashion sense in your girls.

Iconic look: sleeveless tops, cardigans, belts, fashion jewelry, kitten heels.
Colors: purple, red, black and white.
Best body part: Toss up between long legs and sculpted arms.
Fashion advice for 2010: Don't be afraid to try higher heels, no one minds if you are taller than the President.

Want more?  Me too!  That's why I love this slide show of Michelle's best looks of 2009 from the L.A.Times.

Meet Kristin Swensen Co-Editor Bon Bon Rose Girls

Online window shopping for designer baby apparel and high-end mom fashions is so much fun.  If you try to keep up on fashion trends, make it a point to stop by Bon Bon Rose.  This blog is run by two southern fashionistas with a great eye (hey NBC? need another reality show--send these girls shopping!).  Check out this ruffle post.  Thank you Kristin Swensen (on of the editors) for providing things witty and pretty for moms to enjoy and for answering our Totsy Mom questionnaire.

1. What one word best describes your current state of mind?
My little dude has me in quite a harried state, yet I'm so grateful to be his mama despite the fact that he's running me ragged!

2. What TV household does your family most resemble?


a. Brady Bunch
b. All in the Family
c. Brothers & Sisters
d. Army Wives
e. The Good Wife
f. Wife Swap

I can't say that any of them really describe us. We're pretty normal. I'd say we're not as G rated as the Brady Brunch or as R rated as All in the Family


3. What term or phrase do you most overuse?
I don't know if I'm the only one, but I've started to talk like my hubs. Dominate is a fan favorite of his. As in, I DOMINATED that cheesecake last night. You think I'm kidding. Ah ha ha. I totally dominated it.


4. What are the five things/items you think that new moms (parents) can’t do without (sanity savers)?
I learned the hard way that getting out of the house at least a little bit every day was vital to my insanity. Also, I'm a big fan of bubble baths, date nights, girls only time and occasionally a bottle of bubbly.

5. Holiday pictures – your best tips for getting kids to pose vs. fighting, making funny faces, running away?
Uh oh. You asked the wrong girl. One of us will usually stand next to the camera and ham it up for the dude, but as for getting him to cooperate for a picture that the three of us are in? I'm clueless.

6. What songs and/or books have worked best for bedtime?
We just recently got a set of board books by Studio Mouse that coordinate with a CD that has songs like Itsy Bitsy Spider and Wheels on the Bus. He's loving it!


7. How many miles (of driving duty) have you logged in the past week?
We (when I say we I mean I) carefully chose our home location to include my Mom and Target within a mile, so I don't have to do a ton of driving. Although we did just drive from Florida to the mountains in Georgia for Thanksgiving...with a 17 month old. I know. We're crazy.

8. One thing you want for yourself this holiday season?
I'm all about getting dolled up and going out for an adults only New Year's Eve this year. Last year the hubs and I barely stayed awake until midnight. We were still in infant land.

9. What celebrity best describes your personal style?


a. Jennifer Garner
b. Sarah Jessica Parker
c. Nicole Richie
d. Gwen Stefani
e. Angelina Jolie
f. Victoria Beckham

I would like to think I'm a combo of SJP and Nicole Richie as they're two of my style idols!

10. Best parenting resource you would recommend?
I found a lot of helpful information on The Nest. It was great to be able to communicate with other moms who were going through the same things!

11. Current projects?
My best friend, Megan, and I run a style blog where we cover fashion, decor and everything in between. You'll also find occasional anecdotes about my life as a new(ish) mama.

12. Follow me on twitter at: @gatorgrrl

Wordless Wednesday: Business Chic for the Working Mom

Model: Isabel Kallman
Blog/Business: Alpha Mom--an essential online resource for moms and moms-to-be. Isabel is marketing maven and a generous conduit for ideas and people. Isabel blogs here: Minding My Business. Follow her on twitter @alphamom
Location: Alphamom networking lunch in NYC. Isabel brought together a room of power bloggers, PR pros and marketing gurus for the first of her lunchtime networking events in NYC.  The presentation was done by Tina Roth Eisenberg of SwissMiss.com

What Isabel's wearing: Let's take it from the top! Robert Marc glasses, twitter id necklace from Survivalofthehippest.com,  Tori Burch top, Hermes belt, Banana Republic gray pants, and Manolos.

Why I loved it: This confident fashionista knows how to mix and match her brands. Who wants to be a slave to one designer! I say spread the wealth. Isabel always looks pulled together and professional. She seems comfortable in her clothes which puts people at ease and helps her get her message across loud and clear.  Working moms take note!

Wordless Wednesday: One Hot Mommy

Mom: Courtney Hutson
Blog/Business: OneBoredMommy.Blogspot.com
Kids: Four (ages 8,6,3, and 15 months)
Location: Courtney blogs from Connecticut, I snapped this photo at the Child's Play Blogger Brunch.

What she's wearing: White & Worn cashmere sweater (purchased for half off at a sample sale); Citizens of Humanity skinny jeans (Bloomingdale's--she splurged yesterday and spent $165 on these, but did make use of a coupon for 15% savings), hand-knit scarf (courtesy of her sister), snake skin heels from Nine West (gift from the hubby last Christmas)

Why I loved it: I didn't know it, but yesterday Courtney worked with stylist Eve Bender. The two shopped all over NYC to freshen up Courtney's look. And it sure worked.  Out of a group of dozens of fashionable and fabulous moms at the event, Courtney stood out. I love the lean silhouette and the pop of color with her autumnal scarf. Plus after four kids, Courtney can still rock skinny jeans.