Hey guys, we have been going through a lot of changes in the last day or two. It's been very tough and at times stressful. Unfortunately, I also decided to close down my Cocoa & Hearts kids shop because I was spreading myself too thin. But we have a BIG SALE there and all tees & sweaters are now 30% off, everything must go!
Also, many moms have asked about Noah's clothing & if I was selling the items that no longer fit him. I've been meaning to do this for a long time now! he will be 2 years old next month, and I finally got around to posting some online for sale. Finally. Please visit that sale here.
Hey guys, a friend recommended I visit this shop called SheIn.
I really loved all the cute outfits they had available and the best part was they were unique & also VERY affordable! The every day gal could shop all the time on this site because they have sweaters, t-shirts, makeup brushes, shoes, gorgeous skirts (a la' Carrie Bradshaw) & more! I rounded up my top 10 pics from their site & will be purchasing a few of these faves for myself. Ladies, check them out here, you will not be disappointed. They also have amazing sales to save even more!
Hey everyone! Great news for moms today...keep reading!
I have a new favorite shopping site called Thred-Up. It's a company that offers "like-new" clothing from popular name brands we all love! I discovered this site when Noah was around 7 months and it has been heaven-sent! The reason I say this is because....every mom out there knows how pricey kids clothing can be. Especially when they grow out of it SO QUICKLY! & you have to buy again.
Thred-Up works for us because we can buy gently used clothing that no longer fit other children or were "never even worn" and buy them at a fraction of the cost! For example like the Toddler Polo by Ralph Lauren gray sweater highlighted below.... retails new for around $55, but at Thred-Up you'll be able to purchase a gently used version for only $13.99. Insanity no?
Anyway, I can say from firsthand experience that I am HAPPY with the quality of the items I ordered for my son. Everything looked pretty new, no complaints! For every item you are looking at, Thred-Up offers a description, measurements, material it's made from, along with the condition it is in. They also offer free returns for store credit + they're very generous and love offering their customers incentives to come back with discount codes! If you're a mom & you're wondering what to do with the clothing you already bought your little one that doesn't fit, Thred-up actually allows you to sell your (gently used) clothing on their site. Not just kids clothing, but adults too!
You order a free Clean Out Kit. pack it full of styles you love & return it to Thred-Up for free. Keep in mind the clothing you send should be in excellent condition. No stains, holes, piling, or signs of wear will be accepted. Styles you send should be on-Trend and in season. You'll find a variety of brands like J-Crew, DVF, Mini Boden , Theory, Ralph Lauren & more for women, men & children! For the entire list of brands they carry go here.
I love this company! Thred-up is ideal for moms who are looking for nice, affordable baby clothes! So moms, take notes. Watch the video above & see for yourself how cool this is.
Hello everyone! It's getting close to the end of the week
& the weather here in NYC is SERIOUSLY humid. I'm NOT a fan of humidity SO so when I need to shop for clothing, I end up shopping online instead of battling the sticky heat.
Enter Tibi ....this is one of those shops I go to when I want a great flowyyy skirt.
I admit though, Tibi - although one of my faves, isn't always as affordable for me.
I do love their shop, their clothing is always so chic & sophisticated. You'll definitely want to check them out! My top picks for late-summer at Tibi are below.
What do you think? Do you find yourself shopping online when the weather isn't ideal?
Today, I want to introduce you to a shop I really love called Reformation.
They're a fashion brand that supports & practices sustainability. The company is fairly new, (created in 2009), and led by
Yael Aflalo. They design & manufacture limited-edition collections in their own sustainable factory located in Los Angeles. I love this concept because the prices are more affordable while still obtaining a quality product. Smart.
For me personally, I love this brand, they have a unique style & their collections are simple & sophisticated. Here are a few of my faves from their shop. Unfortunately for me, I wanted this Avalon top (in black), but it's sold out! But, I also love this Moraine top in black.
Baby Gap is one of my go-to places to shop when I'm looking for cute & whimsical baby clothing. Since Noah was born, I've shopped there & I love their selection! They have the cutest illustrations on their jumpsuits and onesies.
I find that a lot of baby clothing stores can be a bit tacky...meaning too bright & colorful. Not at Baby Gap, they're kids clothing are simple, yet still fashionable & fun! These are my FAVE picks for both boys & girls this Summer.
Hello lovelies! Sami from
The Unexpected Type here to chat about 2015 Spring trends. With the official
first day of the season behind us, it’s time to start transitioning your
wardrobe! I’ve taken this Spring’s top three runway trends and given you a
complete, wearable look to effortlessly transition your style towards warmer
weather and fresh color palettes.
The Shirtdress // Seen in collections by Altuzarra, Charlotte Ronson, and Rebecca Minkoff
The classic silhouette gets a revamp with punchy patterns, clean design, and fun accents, like an unexpected high slit. Pair the silhouette great with a patterned bag and lace-up sandals.
Black & White // Seen
in collections by Thakoon, Public School, DKNY
This year black and white gets an extreme update with
innovative textures and unexpected shapes. The best part about this trend? You can
transition seamlessly by stretching the life into some of your Winter blacks. A patterned piece works great with one of the season's hottest shoes, the mule, and a fun, sporty bag.
The Kimono Coat // Seen in
collections by Tracy Reese, Tibi, Thakoon Winter’s cocoon trench
coats are replaced with free flowing, feminine “kimono” inspired wraps
and
coats. Slouchy, light weight, and comfortable—what’s not to like? Pair
the coat with an ultra-feminine pair of heels, like these d'orsay pumps,
and a neutral bag.
I didn't even know Zara had a kids section, until a friend of mine mentioned it. Well, I was pleasantly surprised when I visited their online kids store. I decided to order a few pieces & I'm in love with the quality & stylish pieces they offer. I gathered a few of my fave items for little boys (of course), that I have, or hope to get for Noah. The clothes are really nice, and about mid-range prices...
Below is my little guy wearing the tee-pee pants from Zara Kids , one of my favorites. He's also sporting some cute little 'batman' super-hero shoes from Sahnda Marie Kids
It's been a little over a month since we've had our son. I have to admit, little girls seem to have a lot more FASHIONABLE options than little boys. So, I've been doing research on some cool baby clothes for boys. It's been a long process of looking around - but, I finally found a few shops that I LOVE.
Noah doesn't know much about fashion yet, so in the meanwhile.... it's my job to dress him. Below are some items on my wishlist for his wardrobe.
What are your favorite places to shop for kids clothes?
P.S. ------> If you're a baby brand & want to introduce me to your product/apparel, please email me. We love to work with fun & interesting brands! We can dress Noah up & post the pics on my instagram. Just another way to display your brand to a new audience!
Hi everyone, this is Sandra from Blasfemmes. Since this is my first post of 2015 I want to wish you all a happy 2015, filled with lots of love, success and health!
I entered this new year with a more "minimalist" approach shopping wise. The beginning of the year is always the time of amazing sales, shopping temptations and even great deals but this year I found myself thinking: what do I really need in my wardrobe right now?
This post is exactly about that: the items I consider essentials and therefore great things to buy (in or out of sale season).
Did I forget to mention anything? What are the items you consider essential in your wardrobes?
JCREW is one of my favorite brands, with stores all over the USA - they are always on top of their game. The brand is mostly casual, yet chic. One of my favorite must-have items are theJCREW skirts & denim.
They always have amazing selections & you can mix & match pieces very easily. With Summer still here, and Fall just around the corner....I put together 4 possible outfits you can wear during the warmer daytime weather & cooler nights. I love visiting the store here in NYC - it's always fun to walk in & see all the new stuff! Check them out & feel free to visit JCREW for more!
The weather here in NYC is sort of warming up - but it's been taking forever - how about in your town??
I can't wait to start wearing some Spring outfits! Come on weather! These are a few of my favorites right now - although the only thing I own are the Deborah Lippman nail varnish. woo hoo! Everything else is on my wishlist.
I'm always impressed by women entrepreneurs - their drive, ambition & their struggles to make it. I know so many women like myself who decided to take a risk & go after what they were passionate about. Perhaps it's a God-given gift they've had & never really touched upon until recently & then BAM! Their ideas & creations were realized & seen by the world. My story is very similar in the sense, that I always had passion, drive & talents I never explored. However, today, I'm experiencing the fruit of those talents which I feel are gifts from God. With that said, I wanted to share a different type of post & introduce you to a woman who has inspired me with her business & her boldness in her faith. Alma Meza is the founder behind the fashionable t-shirt line called pRAISE. She believed that fashion lacked support for those who loved God (& wanted to show it). She has a great testimony on how she started her clothing line & it's pretty interesting- I'll let her tell you in her own words, so sit back, enjoy & grab a snack.
Below: Here I am sporting a few Alma's T-shirts from pRAISE clothing - love them! You can get 10% off your purchase, just insert the CODE: MADEBYGRL at checkout! Good until April 30th.
My name is Alma Meza and I am 27 years old from Los Angeles, California. I recently re-entered the fashion world after having gone through some pretty nasty things that ultimately made me despise the fashion industry. I was forced to depart from the clothing company I built for 6 years with a partner who later betrayed me in late 2011. I was pretty lost in regards to a career path. During this time, so many other things in my life were crumbling- one of the most significant events was the death of my nephew, Sebastian. It seemed like it was all happening at once. I was overwhelmed, but felt God tugging at me and so I wholeheartedly turned to Him. God revealed to me that I couldn't continue to coast through life with a casual, superficial relationship with Him. I took a little over a year to be still, as The Lord encourages us to do. I maintained a corporate job that was stable financially, but spiritually draining. I started to feel that nonprofit work or speech pathology might be my next move and I began to take baby steps toward exploring each. Around this time, I started having dreams and visions about designing again, only this time the garments were showcasing either scriptures or faith related graphics. God was gently nudging me to come back to fashion, only this time with renewed purpose. That is how the idea for pRAISE was conceived. This was a result of diligent prayer and increased intimacy with God. The more I contemplated on this, the more I was being flooded by ideas and designs. I loved it all, but I was simultaneously starting to be crippled by fear. How will this be received? How can I do this all by myself this time around? Do I really want to return to this shady industry? All of these questions took over my thoughts for weeks until I finally realized this may very well be my calling. I decided that these concerns and doubts are silly compared to what God is able to do in and through me. I started to proceed with more conviction. Once I completed my designs for a collection, I was very emotional. Excited, in awe, and humbled best describes what I felt. Meanwhile, I was still working full time for a company that was starting to lose its ethical foundation. It took so much time away from my day and I was miserable there. In October of 2012, I built up the courage to step out on faith and resign from my position. I broke down in tears and utter fear. How will I support myself without income? I prayed for provision and decided no matter what, I had to see this through. On January 12th, 2013, I launched pRAISE- All glory to God. My brand encompasses many of the values that are near and dear to my heart- using eco-friendly material, helping impoverished children around the world by donating a portion of the proceeds to Compassion International, and spreading God's love through fashion. This endeavor has been nothing short of incredible thus far. I've been blessed to connect with so many beautiful believers that have even thanked me for introducing this type of brand to an industry that is exceedingly being filled with dark imagery and immorality. I never imagined doing anything remotely close to pRAISE. I am publicly promoting my faith through fashion. I still become a bit intimidated at the thought alone, but I am reminded that I can do all things through Christ. God's ways are not our ways. I know that He is orchestrating beautiful things for my life. He took me out of darkness and blessed me with pRAISE. I am looking forward to His promises and not being jaded by yesterday's heartaches. I'm blessed and honored to be designing for His glory. When you place God FIRST in your life, there's no need to look back because you are looking forward, looking to the Alpha and Omega...and trusting in the ultimate Navigator. So here I am, allowing God to use me as I realize this Divinely-inspired dream.
Do you have a gift that you feel you need to act on??
Mytheresa is one of my newest favorite shopping sites. If you haven't seen it yet, hop on over. They have a ton of clothing & fashion accessories for you to choose from. I spent about 15 minutes (I'm a fast shopper) on their site & chose 5 outfits that I now added to my wishlist.
What do you think of my picks? Would you wear any of these??
I know these ladies are headless, but pls try to concentrate on the gear....
Dear Goldenis a cute little vintage shop (and one of our sponsors) that I really love! Of course, the items I posted here are some of my favorites from their shop. If you're heavy into vintage items or not, I think you may just find something here.I wish i had seen this Rose colored dress a few weeks ago, I would've bought it to wear at my B-day dinner party this Saturday! Oh well.
Featured in this month’s House and Garden, the stylish, Betsey Johnson. They show you some real neat items in her Manhattan apartment. Its quite obvious how she has incorprated her unique style into her living quarters. She is full of life and i admire her creativity. She definately has a thing for mixtures of modern and vintage pieces. Quite similar to my own table designs. (www.madebygirl.com) Take a look at more: www.houseandgarden.com
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