Horrors: The Day Heidi's Hairdryer Broke

Slick, Heidi. Slick.

To read the rest of "Horrors: The Day Heidi's Hairdryer Broke", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

New Find: Shop the Look

SSGI reader Irina clued me in to Shop the Look, a jewelry website with fantastically inexpensive takes on some of the latest trends. This is a great place to go when you want to try a here-today-gone-tomorrow kind of style, without spending a whole lot of money on it.

Here are just a few of my favorite Shop the Look examples.

To read the rest of "New Find: Shop the Look", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

Deal of the Day: 30% Off Select Spring Items at Old Navy!

Today is a fantastic time to stock up on basics at Old Navy. Now through May second, Old Navy's offering 30% off some select spring styles. You'll have to be careful with Old Navy sales- More than once, I've thought something was discounted only to find out at checkout that it was not. But I'm pretty sure every item on this page gets the discount- and I have verified that my top picks below are definitely 30% off.

Just enter ONBIG30 at checkout to get your discount.

To read the rest of "Deal of the Day: 30% Off Select Spring Items at Old Navy!", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

Horrors: When Topknots Attack!

Yes, I know topknots are all the rage right now, but J. Lo let hers get a leetle bit out of control. Okay, make that a lot. It looks like the woman's wearing a hat made of matted hair, and that's just gross.

What do you think of this look?

To read the rest of "Horrors: When Topknots Attack!", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

The Romper: Yay or Nay?

There is very little that irritates me more than the romper.

I mean, seriously. What other piece of clothing could make even Blake Lively appear to have a waist that begins right beneath her boobs and a lower abdominal 'pooch?'

To read the rest of "The Romper: Yay or Nay?", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

Help Desk: Find Me a Stylish Bag that Can Hold All My Kids' Stuff!

SSGI reader Autumn needs help! Here's her fashion dilemma-

I don't have a "babies aren't with me" social bag. I grab whatever sort-of looks in-season. Usually from Target circa 2002.

I also have a bigger problem. Their school is in my building for work. I look like a baglady when I walk in.

To read the rest of "Help Desk: Find Me a Stylish Bag that Can Hold All My Kids' Stuff!", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

Deal of the Day: Save 25% on Your Purchase at The Limited

Today through May 1st, you can save 25% on your order at The Limited by using the code 300. If you have a Limited card, you can save 30% by using code 301. Unfortunately, this does not include sale items, but it does make a few pieces I've had my eye on a little more affordable. Here are my top picks.

I've been lusting after this skirt for ages. At 25% off, it's $44.63.

To read the rest of "Deal of the Day: Save 25% on Your Purchase at The Limited", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

You Can Do This: Pair Your Turquoise Accessories with Navy

Chances are, you've picked up something (things?) in turquoise this season, whether it's a necklace, flats, a bag, or a cardigan. We've talked on this blog about pairing your turquoise gear with coral. Or black. Or yellow. Or even emerald green.

But have you considered navy?

Susan has.

To read the rest of "You Can Do This: Pair Your Turquoise Accessories with Navy", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

Hot Trend: The Knot

Mary J. Blige keeps it classy in this figure-forgiving knotted gown.

Kristen, Gwyneth and Ali Larter stay on top of the trend in their draped skirts.

Many designers featured fluid, draped clothing on the runways for Spring 2010- and one of the chief ways it has been interpreted in real life is with knotted shirts and dresses. This is good news for moms in particular- It gives some definition to areas you like (your chest and decolletage) and easily hides the areas you don't like (your waistline). Want proof? Take a look at these options...

To read the rest of "Hot Trend: The Knot", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

Deal of the Day: An Additional 20% Off All Sale Items at J. Crew!

I love, love, love this sale! I have gotten some fabulous pieces at J. Crew on these extra-discount days. This sale is good between now and April 30th.

PLUS: The Banana Republic 25%-off-your-order sale has been extended through today! Just enter BRSPECIAL at checkout to get your discount.

To read the rest of "Deal of the Day: An Additional 20% Off All Sale Items at J. Crew!", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

Review: The Young Victoria

Maybe this is a little bit of a stretch for a fashion blog...

but then again, maybe not.

To read the rest of "Review: The Young Victoria", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

Hot Trend: Orange. Still.

Taylor Swift's bag adds interest to an otherwise understated outfit. (One note, though, Tay Tay. Lose the boots.)

Emmy Rossum is a standoutin this bold dress.

To read the rest of "Hot Trend: Orange. Still.", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

Deals of the Day:Gap, Banana Republic and Lands' End

Do you have something on your wishlist from Gap? Today's the day to buy it!


And over at Banana Republic, you can get 25% off your order today only, and free shipping on orders of $100 or more. Enter BRSPECIAL at checkout.

To read the rest of "Deals of the Day:Gap, Banana Republic and Lands' End", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

Horrors: Gwen Stefani

Take heart, ladies, that even on your worst-ever fashion day, you will probably never look as bad as Gwen Stefani did last week.

To read the rest of "Horrors: Gwen Stefani", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

Deal of the Day: 30% off at Banana Republic, now through Midnight!

Plus, free shipping when you spend $100 or more.

Enter code BRSPECIAL at checkout. This is an online-only sale!

To read the rest of "Deal of the Day: 30% off at Banana Republic, now through Midnight!", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

Hot Trend: Gingham

No longer a fabric limited to newborn babies and 50s housewives, gingham is back in style this season- and in small doses, I think it's quite stylish. Here are a few of my favorite incarnations of the trend...

Lots of designers are making gingham western shirts this season, but Gap has my favorite reasonably-priced take on the look. This shirt is $54.50 and also comes in red and navy. Love.

To read the rest of "Hot Trend: Gingham", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

New Find: Metalista

I discovered Metalista when the jewelry maker/mom (whose name I can't find anywhere!) began following me on Twitter. My interest was piqued and I checked out her website. I'm glad I did- My husband and I both love her necklaces and I think I'll be getting at least one of them (and hopefully two! Or three!) for Mother's Day.

Here are three of my favorite pieces...

To read the rest of "New Find: Metalista", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

Style Dare!

Your votes were cast and I have taken my first Style Dare!

But to find out what the dare was, you'll have to check out my latest Style Dare column at Her Nashville! I can't wait to find out whether you love or hate this "daring" look in real life.

To read the rest of "Style Dare!", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

You Can Do This: Jessica Alba's Mom Chic

Remember how I said last week that I loved this look on Jessica Alba?

Well I meant it!

I found this shirt last weekend at Forever 21 for $6.80. It's a dead ringer for Jessica's. But all by itself, this is one boring mom uniform, don't you think? In fact, I look like I'm in mom prison. (And sometimes I feel that way, too.)

That's where the Lands End sale I told you about came in. I ordered a long yellow scarf like Jessica's...

...and voila!

To read the rest of "You Can Do This: Jessica Alba's Mom Chic", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

Deal of the Day: An Extra 30% Off Clearance Items at Express

Express has a fantastic sale going on right now on clearance items and it's a great time to pick up some basics.

This microtwill mini is just $13.99 after your discount.

To read the rest of "Deal of the Day: An Extra 30% Off Clearance Items at Express", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

New Find: A. Tierney

Generally, I'm not pleased when someone adds me to an e-mail subscriber list without my knowledge. I guess A. Tierney was the exception that proves my rule. :)

Located in New York, A. Tierney is a purveyor of the preppy. The selection on the A. Tierney website is small but unforgettable, not to mention extremely well-priced. Check out these options...

To read the rest of "New Find: A. Tierney", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

Giveaway: Yummie Tummie Leggings!!

You have all made it very clear that you LOVE Yummie Tummie- and I have been wearing out my Yummie Tummie tank this spring. So I have some good news....

Yummie Tummie is now making leggings! Take a look...


I was sent a pair for review and I can tell you right now, I have three pairs of black leggings (Hanna Andersson, LOFT, and Forever 21) and the Yummie Tummies just blow all my other pairs out of the water. I'm wearing them today, in fact. (I took this picture just a few minutes ago.) And um... I wore them yesterday, too. DON'T TELL.

To read the rest of "Giveaway: Yummie Tummie Leggings!!", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

Mandy's Got a Brand New Bag!

Look at the new bag SSGI reader Mandy found for under $100 at a Coach outlet! Not only is it totally cute, it's in one of the hottest handbag colors of the season.

Once you've picked up a trendy bright handbag, you may be flummoxed when trying to decide what to wear with it (I know I was). Here are a few examples provided by the stars.

Miranda Kerr proves there's no need to stick to solids when carrying a blue bag.

Mary-Kate Olsen uses her blue bag to break up the black.

To read the rest of "Mandy's Got a Brand New Bag!", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

Deal of the Day: 20% Off Talbots and Talbots Outlet!!

Now through April 26th, Talbots is offering 20% off your entire order- and this includes Talbots Outlet, which is one of my favorite new finds of the year. I have gotten some really nice pieces for next to nothing from the outlet.

Just use offer code 030199139at checkout. Another reader sent me this code: 030200441.

To read the rest of "Deal of the Day: 20% Off Talbots and Talbots Outlet!!", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

Hot Trend: Bows

Amanda Seyfried makes a simple sheath pop with a bow-bedecked belt.

Jessica Alba dresses up her flats with bows.

And Reese Witherspoon goes all out with a graphic bow on her Lauren Moshi tee.

To read the rest of "Hot Trend: Bows", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

The Ten Must-Have Pieces for Spring 2010

The ladies at Work It, Mom! asked me to write a column outlining my ten must-have pieces for Spring. Want to see what made the cut? Check it out- It includes the details on this gorgeous $39(!!!!) dress from a brand you know and trust.

What would you add to the list?

To read the rest of "The Ten Must-Have Pieces for Spring 2010", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

Deal of the Day: 35% Off Everything at Esprit!

Remember last month, when we were talking about Esprit and how cute their clothes (still!) are? Well I've got great news for you! Now through April 28th, Esprit is offering 35% off of regular and sale items!* 35%! That's a fantastic deal!

To read the rest of "Deal of the Day: 35% Off Everything at Esprit!", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

A Link to Love

Over at Alpha Mom, there's a fantastic and very comprehensive post on Mother's Day jewelry options that you've simply got to see. There's a site for everyone in this post, from vintage jewelry lovers to monogram aficionados to uptown trendistas. I can't wait to check out some of these jewelry designers and sellers for myself. I'll let you know what I find.

To read the rest of "A Link to Love", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

Coming to Target This Sunday: the Zac Posen Collection

Guess what time it is?

(Source)

To read the rest of "Coming to Target This Sunday: the Zac Posen Collection", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

Deal of the Day: Ann Taylor and LOFT, 30% Off Your Entire Purchase!

Just use the code FRIENDS to get your discount! Yay!

To read the rest of "Deal of the Day: Ann Taylor and LOFT, 30% Off Your Entire Purchase!", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

Show and Tell: Turquoise Beads

I just bought this pair of heavy glass turquoise beads on Etsy and I love, love, love them!

I had been looking for a turquoise necklace to go with this dress, which I bought on deep discount at J. Crew over the winter. The beads are a nice contrast to the coral and I've found they also look fantastic with yellow, emerald green and black. Turquoise is hot this season, but invest in a nice pair of classic beads and you'll have a look that will work for years to come. Retro-looking turquoise beads never really go out of style.

To read the rest of "Show and Tell: Turquoise Beads", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

Yay or Nay: Double Cuffs

What does spring fashion have to do with Wonder Woman?

Take a guess.

Cuff bracelets are big right now, and the most daring fashionistas are wearing one on each wrist. I particularly like Demi's take on the trend- Her cuffs really liven up what would otherwise be a boring white dress. And in general, the look isn't so "out there" that people would do a doubletake when they saw you in your matching cuffs.

To read the rest of "Yay or Nay: Double Cuffs", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

Deal of the Day: 40% Off Crops & Shorts at The Limited, Two Hours Only!

This discount is good between 12pm and 2pm EST, today only! Enter code 772 at checkout.

Black shorts, here I come!

To read the rest of "Deal of the Day: 40% Off Crops & Shorts at The Limited, Two Hours Only!", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

New at Target: Eugenia Kim's Hats and Cynthia Vincent's Shoes

New York milliner Eugenia Kim's hat line debuted yesterday at Targets nationwide. What's the big deal about Eugenia Kim, you ask? Well for starters, every hat in her Target line is under $20. Compare that with her regular line of stylish hats, which average between two and three hundred dollars apiece, and you see what a great deal you're getting! The entire collection is here, but here are a few of my favorites...

This hat is totally my style and would work perfectly at the beach- among other places! It's $19.99 at Target.

To read the rest of "New at Target: Eugenia Kim's Hats and Cynthia Vincent's Shoes", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

What We're Wearing

Didn't SSGI reader Abi look pretty on Easter Sunday?

Here's what she wore: a Charlotte Russe belted eyelet dress and sweater, a green bead necklace from Macy's and white braided sandals from Shi by Journeys.

Shops that market to teenagers, like Charlotte Russe, Forever 21,Delia's and Tilly's are fantastic dirty little secrets, if you haven't shopped them already. I work inexpensive pieces from these stores (as well as the Juniors section at department stores) into my wardrobe whenever I can. I'm sure Abi paid a fraction of what she would have if she'd shopped at a department store in the women's section- and she looks fantastic!

To read the rest of "What We're Wearing", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

Yay or Nay: The Crown Braid

Jessica Alba sports a crown braid at least once a week...

While Jennifer Aniston and Kate Hudson keep the crown braid casual.

To read the rest of "Yay or Nay: The Crown Braid", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

Deal of the Day: LOFT

It's one of those days...

One of those EXTRA-40%-OFF-ALL-SALE-ITEMS-AT-LOFT DAYS!! GO! GO! GO!!

To read the rest of "Deal of the Day: LOFT", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

Yay or Nay: Pedicure in Black

If you haven't heard already, black polish is totally hot right now. I'm seeing it on everyone from Carmen Electra to our girl Jennifer Aniston. It looks hip on celebrities, but I wasn't sure it would go over so well in the car rider pick-up line. And then I saw a photo a few weeks ago of Fergie, I think, with a black polish pedicure and a soft pink manicure.

Eureka.

To read the rest of "Yay or Nay: Pedicure in Black", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

Deal of the Day: Lands' End

Great news, girls! Lands End loves bloggers so much that the label is giving us a 25%-off Family and Friends discount a full day before everyone else gets it (click on the picture above to read the details and get the code)! Unfortunately, the discount doesn't apply to our new favorite, Lands' End Canvas, but there are plenty of options for your entire family at Lands' End (I'm hearing great things from you all about their swimsuits)- and right now, you can also get free shipping on purchases of $50 or more by using the code SHOWERS and pin 7421 at checkout. I'm personally going to be perusing the children's uniform section. Punky's school clothes are looking a bit ragged.

A few quick picks for you-

To read the rest of "Deal of the Day: Lands' End", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

I Love...

...Tina Fey's crisp white blazer, nautical striped sweater and jeans. This look would work on just about anyone.


...this 1960s-era vintage purse, on sale for $40 on Etsy. So cute.

To read the rest of "I Love...", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.

Idea: The Basket as a Handbag

I was charmed by this entry from a new style blog I'm reading called Fieldguided. In it, the author, Anabela, posts pictures of 1960s style icon Jane Birkin, carrying a basket around with her as a handbag. Check out these photos from her blog...


What a wonderful idea! Wicker and wood are so hot this season that now is the perfect time to make this unique look your own. And you can bet no one else will have your handbag.

To read the rest of "Idea: The Basket as a Handbag", head over to Lindsay Ferrier's new column at The Stir by CafeMom.