I wanted my first post to be about celebrating Valentine’s Day as a wife and mother of three who still wants to look stylish/on trend.   I really want more women (especially mothers) to feel empowered and confident.   I know it’s easier to put on a pair of jeans and call it a day.   But the truth is it’s not over yet you still “got it” !     This Valentine’s Day take a chance and push the style envelope a little bit. Try something new and make a little effort to stay in the “game”.   Find the confidence to wear something outside of your comfort zone whatever it may be.    I personally shy away from wearing short dresses or shorts because after having babies nothing looks the same-I’m so serious.  It always feels like my spider veins are on a mission to keep me in pants! LOL! Over the years I’ve realized most of it is in my head.   So I plan on showing more legs this year before I really can’t get away with it- pray for me.

I found this one-shoulder dress that I think is perfect for Valentine’s and for any other dinner party or night out.  Bold primary colors (red, yellow, green, etc..) are going to be so in this Spring so I’m really excited that you will be able to wear this dress again.

I’m not suggesting you wear this with the kids running around the restaurant and a baby on your hip (unless you are Posh Beckham or SJP). But when you do get that invite or that text about date night or a dinner party pull this number out!

Here are few reasons why I love this dress: 

1) The one shoulder makes it Avant-garde with a classic touch.

2) The color is absolutely stunning in “real life”.

3) It comes in tall for girls like me and regular size.

4) The fabric is soft and strechy- helloooo!!!!

5) The ruching around the waist is so forgiving and slimming. I also love that there’s room for Spanx if you need it ( yes, some of us need Spanx- don’t deny it).

4) The price is so affordable (under $30).  I just love mixing high and low priced items.

By the way, I will be wearing booties all year! Get into it :)

XO,

M

Outfit details:

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Shoes Donald J Pliner (old), try this Sam Edelman.

Makeup details:

Foundation Bobbi Brown ( my ultimate favorite).

Concealer kit Bobbi Brown ( I’ve used this one for years, it’s flawless).

Lip gloss Tom Ford.

Blush Nars.

XO,

M

Hi there!

So happy to have you here. I’m so excited to share all of my favorite things with you. It’s been a long time coming. As a fashion stylist my main focus has always been to make my private clients  as well as fashion model look as good as possible.  But over the years I’ve been hearing comments such as ” You should blog! People want to see the outfits on you too.” So I finally decided that 2018 was going to be the year I would give it a try.  I hope my content will be interesting, fun and helpful to you.   Feel free to give me your feedback and tell me what you would like to see more of.  I can’t wait to start this new journey with you all and I’m excited for what the future has to come.   

Enjoy!

XO,

M

Top and blouse from www.stitchandarrow.com