New Mom Miracle-Workers

Photo courtesy Ann Taylor

Kids change everything - including your personal style. Between Kim Kardashian and the Duchess of Cambridge, I can’t wait to see how these moms dress post-baby; Will Kate keep wearing her L.K Bennett pumps even with a royal wee one on her hip? Will Kim Kardashian and her baby rock matching body-con pencil skirts? Hmmm...Ready to have a baby yourself? These new mom miracle-workers will help you look chic on way less than 8 hours sleep...

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Shoe Love: Zara's Gold Studded Gladiators

Isabel Marant sends one of her new It shoes down the runway for Spring '13 - photo courtesy Fairchild Photo Services

Not sure how it happened, but my current sandal sitch is totally de-press-ing. Once-cute flip-flops now look all worn out and while I have plenty of high-heeled sandals, they just don't work for my day to day. I've been on the hunt for the perfect gladiator flat since I saw Isabel Marant's Spring '13 show but have yet to find the perfect pair; Enter these studded gladiators from Zara. They're simple and shiny and a little bit edgy and, best of all, under $100. I can't wait to pick up a pair and live in them all summer - who's with me?

Studded Metallic Flat Sandals, $79.90, at Zara stores nationwide or online at Zara.com

35 Pretty Summer Handbags to Pick Up Now

Photo courtesy Coach

Originally posted in The CLOSET

I'm not sure what it is about handbags, exactly, that gets me so giddy. Anyone get that same feeling when you see the perfect 'one'? Is it because a bag always fits? Or is it the fact that you can go wild with print, embellishments and colour without having to commit to a head-to-toe statement? Or is it because a handbag holds all of the important stuff like your wallet, your phone and anything (and everything) else you need to get through your day?

Somehow, guys don't seem to need handbags - the male species somehow gets by on pockets alone. Women on the other hand require them, we must have them (lots of lots of them), and I'm so glad we do, aren't you?

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Blurred Lines

Hudson Striped Skinnies, $215, Call 1.800.335.7268 or visit hudsonjeans.com for availability.

The second I saw these striped beauties, I knew I had to have them. First off, they're made by Hudson Jeans, so I know I'll love the way they fit (Hudsons are great like that). But I have to admit, I'm feeling some major black & white fatigue at the moment, so I especially adore that these are navy & white instead of the ubiquitous b&w.

Here are a few ways I imagine I'll wear them this summer: With a white floaty blouse, gold gladiator sandals and a little denim jacket/With a bright yellow sweater/With a red tank and silver sandals/With any of my merlot pieces from last Fall/With a white tee, black bomber and ankle-strap black sandals/With anything coral, etc. etc.

See how I just did that? I've justified them already. 

P.S - Crank up Blurred Lines below and imagine yourself dancing around in your new jeans. Isn't Robin Thicke one super cool mofo?

xx

11 Gift Ideas to Dial Up Dad's Style

Photo courtesy ALDO

Gift cards and golf balls are fine (read: boring), but why not get him something a little more styling? Whether his dress sense is tragic or top notch, these 11 finds are guaranteed to make your Dad (husband/boyfriend/partner) feel like a sartorial superstar this Father's Day.

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