Fashion Meltdown

3.1 Philip Lim

So we’ve all been there. It starts out with a good intentioned outfit laying on your ottoman. You get out of the shower, put on your undergarments and begin to get dressed. You’re in a perfectly good mood…

Then you realize that the pants aren’t working with the top….you grab another pair of pants. Then you put on the sweater…the sweater doesn’t match with the pants. Then you change the sweater and realize that…yes, the sweater doesn’t fall right with the top. AHHHH!!!

Fashion Meltdown begins.

Instead of just scrapping the whole outfit all together you begin frantic CPR on the ensemble. And it turns into a total disaster. You can’t see past the pants, cause you’ve already changed them twice, you’re determined to make them work so you add jewelry to the outfit to pull it together, inevitably it’s costume crap that you haven’t worn in 10 years. It looks even worse, so you add red lipstick to distract from the mismatched metals hanging from your ears. Now you look like a prostitute. You’re hair is now piled on top of your head in a wet mess because you don’t have time to dry it. Then you here the squawk from the monitor… the baby is now up from her nap and there is no time to repair the damage.

And there you have it, you look like a 4th grader.

In order to prevent this closet chaos, have a few “pre-made” outfits that "hang together." Instead of a panic, scrap everything and go straight to the pre-made. This will relieve your anxiety by giving you plenty of time to do your hair and a few moments to carefully apply a pale peach gloss. Save your creative juices for another day.

Here are few jumpsuits to take the guessing out of the day (top off with a blazer!)

Issa Jumpsuit

Michael by Michael Kors

MOSCHINO CHEAP AND CHIC

Tuxedo Jumpsuit (love this)

Pajama Mama

So apparently you can stay in your pajamas all day…well maybe YOU can stay in YOUR pajamas all day. I however should not be seen in mine.

I am loving the pajama pant trend, they are silky smooth, flowing, and full of glamour. Pair them with a mismatched silk top, a lacey bra, statement necklace, and a suede studded flat or a hidden platform pump. You’ve got yourself a cozy, sexy outfit with all the comforts of home.

Luckily, I won’t get my “outdoor” pjs mixed up with my real ones cause my pajamas don’t look like that…

Mine are old maternity sweatpants and destination tee shirts (not even places that I have gone but rather those that my mom brings me back form her fabulous yachting trips). And then I top it all off with a fleece hot pink robe from Target with pom-poms on the hood…yes it has a hood.

Fabulous aren’t I?

I would love to pretend that I have menswear two-piece jammies trimmed with ribbon and monogramming. Or lace nighties and the silk robes to match. But the reality is, I don’t. I don’t even have an excuse! I was going to write that I couldn’t keep them pressed (which is true I hate ironing), or that I would slip all around (but I don’t have silk sheets). The truth is I would much rather wear my Elizabeth and James “pajama” pants out to dinner than to bed.

However, as Valentines Day approaches I will try for my husband’s sake to make it priority to not look like a homeless person at nighttime. Here are a few of my favorite Indoor and Outdoor Pajamas. Enjoy!

3.1 Philip Lim (indoor ;)

Equipment Pajama Set

Elizabeth and James Pant

Elizabeth and James Pant

Loeffler Randall Studded Moccasin

Don't forget to accessorize...Lanvin Raffia Necklace

Crazy for Hip Hop

I just don't know what to say about these. When I first spotted them on models in the streets of New York I was horrified. I just chalked it up to another example of how Miranda Kerr can get away wearing anything and still look sexy.

But I have to admit, I'm intrigued by these Isabel Marant sneakers (especially now that they are sold out on net-a-porter). They apparently have a hidden wedge for extra height, they are made of soft yummy leather, and come in some fun color combinations.

Am I crazy? They kinda remind me of when people first starting wearing Uggs, they were so hideous looking but you couldn't stop yourself from finding out what the hype was about. Then you put your feet in those lamb lined clouds and you didn't take them off for three years.

An investment at $760, and I'd never hear the end of it from my husband. A fan of sneakers and Run DMC he'd never imagine that I'd go from my Loub wedges to a hipster velcro hightop. And I'm fascinated to know what the mommies at Pre-K will think of my switch. Ha, ME in sneakers?! Makes even me laugh.

Enjoy the irony and grab yourself a pair before they "run" out...or they just plain go out.

Neon lights

Brighten up the winter blahs with some updated 80's neon goodies! I put together a little outfit from Matches with some of my favorite neon pieces.

It makes me want to go to get a fake and bake tan, douse my curly locks in Aussie Crunch Spray, and safety pin my jeans. So stop being boring boring boring in your black turtleneck sweater and blue jeans and add a pop of color to boost your mood and mine!

Stella McCartney Yellow Michelle Jacket

Bottega Veneta Cashmere and Silk Scarf

Stella McCartney Fabella Bucket Bag

D&G Sheer Lace Top

Drone Python Leather Pants

Rupert Sanderson Wedge

Carrera Sunglasses

All Items Found at MatchesFashion.com

Do Something Awesome

My “little” sister

As if I didn’t feel old enough listening to the 80’s station in the car with my little sister, not only did she not dig the Wham greatest hits montage, but she notes “I wasn’t even born yet.”

Now, my little sis is making her big move out West. She's graduated from college, a new pad in Denver and a snowboarding French boyfriend. It was 2000 when I headed out to California, for fashion school, a new pad in Brentwood, and a boyfriend that would later become my husband and father to my two little midgets.

I’ve had the pleasure of having her live across the street from me for the past 5 months; she’s been a fabulous aunty, a loving sister, and a wonderful friend. After so many years of living apart (and me leaving to sell my wild oats while she was still young) I was given such an amazing opportunity to learn from my little sister.

She has devoted herself to helping others. Again and again she has surprised me with her empathy for others and more importantly her ability to morph that empathy into change. Not many people ever DO anything about their empathy. But she has motivated others, children, and people in her community to follow through with their good intentions. All awhile she has done that with a smile, a loving hug and enthusiasm when most would give up.

Now she is moving far from home, to grow, to experience and to build a company out of her heart. She is starting a non-profit documentary film company devoted to education and social change.

This is my “little” sister. She sounds pretty BIG doesn’t she?

Everyone should be an advocate for change, social change, change in your community or even your own little family. As my little sister says, “What? You don’t think I can do that? Watch, I’m gonna do something awesome.” Go girl, head out West and be awesome.

Love and miss you.

Toms shoes has devoted themselves to making a fashion statement out of helping others with their One for One promise. For every pair of shoes sold, they donate a pair of new shoes to a child in need. Many children in impoverished countries suffer from podoconiosis, which is a painful foot condition caused from walking barefoot that can sometimes even lead to permanent disfiguration.

Visit Toms.com for more information and ordering.

Dear Santa

Dear Santa,

I've been a very good girl.

Although I did cry when I couldn't find this Fendi Colorblock Chameleon Bag in the colors I wanted...And I couldn't sleep when I thought about all the incredible outfits the bag would complete...And I was kinda naughty when I decided that I would buy myself a christmas gift instead of my husband.

But other than that, I've been a very good girl.

So what do ya say Santa Baby? How about stopping in Paris on your way to my house this year and picking up a Fendi surprise for yours truly?

Love,

Fabulous in Need

Get Dressed

Workout gear…

So, I’m not sure if I feel envious or annoyed when I see all the moms at pre-k pick up with their workout clothes on.

I have one kid at school and a 6 month old at home. If I’m lucky, I get to do ONE thing a day for myself, my house or my family. And that one thing just isn’t torturing myself on a treadmill for 2 hours. I just don’t get it. Lunch’n with my girlfriends, check…pedicure with my baby in tow, check…dentist appointment, ugh check.

I’m pretty sure that I’m the only mom who puts on her skinny jeans first thing in the morning rather than her yoga pants. And I stay in them all day.

I wore enough spandex while I was pregnant to earn stock in Lululemon…I couldn’t wait to get out of it and squeeze my flabby body into some denim. Really, was workout gear designed to be an all day get up? Or are you just showing off that you have more will power than me to get to bootcamp. Either way, use your last 30 minutes at the gym to hop in the steam room, blow out your hair, and get dressed!

Please, stop making me feel bad about myself.

Unless of course you are leaving the gym looking like Nicole Richie, rocking the leather jacket and fab bag right after a sweat...thumbs up.