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Having Fun With Fashion

by Stacy on January 11, 2010

I’ve been having a blast doing some of my favorite things- shopping, getting to know some truly great women/mothers and getting a chance to revamp their wardrobes. I never dreamed my Free Wardrobe Consultations would be so rewarding and I can’t wait to get started on my next client. [Will it be you?] With any luck, I may even get the privilege to meet one of my sweetest readers face-to-face for a little shopping retreat. How cool is that?

Anyway, I thought I’d share with you a few of the outfits I’ve recommended for these hot mama’s and get the word out there that I’m on the market for a few new clients. Remember this is a FREE service so you have nothing to lose, and everything to gain from this experience.

These 1st two outfits were selected for Krystal, a lovely young mother preparing for a life in the ministry. Her style is a teensy bit Gap, a tiny bit J Crew and oh yeah, she prefers skirts that cover her knees. Since Krystal is caring for her young son most days, I tried to choose comfortable, modest clothing that showed off her gracious personality.

A modern take on an American Classic – A flirty jean skirt and fitted cardigan

Almost as comfy as your PJs – a soft suede boot, comfy sweater & surprising teal tight

Now, meet Meredith – Meredith is an up an coming VP and mother of two. Her wardrobe reflects her can-do attitude, approachable demeanor and southern charm.

An Unlikely Business Suit for the Busy Mom

Laid Back Luxe, this look takes you from playdate to dinner date in a *snap*

For shopping info on these looks, leave a comment and let me know you’re interested. I’ll be happy to link up to all the items

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What to wear for Family Portraits

by Stacy on November 4, 2009

You may recall a few weeks ago we offered our services FOR FREE to any willing takers for all matters decor, style, and shopping. The perfect gift from us to you, just in time for the holiday season. Well, today – we had our first opportunity to help a friend out with a style dilemma.

Many of you may already know Jackie from her fantabulous site, Sweetie Pie Pumpkin Noodle {how can you not love her with a website name like that}. Jackie found herself in quite a conundrum when preparing for family portraits this week. I know the feeling – I usually end up buying WAY TOO MANY pieces and then throwing it all together at the last minute. Fortunately, Jackie had purchased some amazing pieces but asked for a little help pulling all the outfits together. Here’s what we recommended for her outdoor photoshoot:

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Jackie had already purchased that scrumptious cardigan for herself, the floral dress and both pairs of Old Navy shoes for her daughters, and a similar brown sweater for her husband. We recommended she pick up the sweater coat, skirt and tights from BabyGap and the vintage style top also from Anthropologie.

How adorable will this family be posing in these woods and on this bridge. Jackie, we hope you have a wonderful photo shoot and we can’t wait to see your pictures!

Scott Criswell Photography

We hope you enjoyed this post. Do you need some stylist advice of your own? Or would you like to gift someone a virtual wardrobe this Christmas? Great, we’d love to help you out and who can turn down FREE gifts? Just email us and we’ll shoot you a copy of our personalized questionnaire to get started on your new look. Psst, don’t forget to tell your friends about our fun, FREE services

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KSW Style File – Fall Edition 2009

by Stacy on October 15, 2009

Last week, KSW unveiled a few new FREE services being offered to our readers. In case you weren’t quite sure what we were talking about … here’s a sneak peek at one type of the goodies that are in store for you.

We’ll be creating looks just like these customized just for YOU. Consider us your personal stylists, so sit back, enjoy some more free time with your family and let us do the shopping. To take advantage of this FREE service, read the full details or send us a quick email, tweet, or facebook page and we’ll get started on your new looks right away.

I’d consider myself more of a bookworm than a night owl these days… I find myself opting for trips to Barnes & Noble (with my kids) as opposed to glitzy nights on the town (without them). It works for me, and I love this life. I also love the comfy new wardrobe pieces I’m starting to acquire for this lifestyle. {I’ve never confessed how much of a cheapskate I am when it comes to spending money on myself. I’ll bet you’d be surprised at how affordable most of these looks will be. Wondering about the adorable owl coin purse?? I’d use him to keep some spending money just for me … Chai Latte anyone?}

You and Your Family are bound to go on several outdoor outings {pumpkin patches, apple orchards, haunted houses, hayrides, football games, etc} this season, so why shouldn’t you have an outfit that’s perfect to wear for all of these trips? Timeless classics that still feel as comfortable as your typical weekend wear, you’ll be able to wear these pieces for years to come.

Here is a great look for Mom’s planning on trick-or-treating this year. The jeans and sweatshirt with the tank are comfy and carefree, yet still presentable enough to meet with your neighbors. The shoes make all the walking you’ll be doing seem easy … and BEST OF ALL they’re eco-friendly!
The necklace and earrings add a little bling to your look and the jacket is light weight and has good pockets with buttons closures to hold your keys, your phone, your ID, and whatever else you’ll undoubtedly end up needing.

KSW wishes you a great night out with your Kids!!!

~ These looks are all part of the KSW group on ShopStyle. You can find links to all of the items pictured above by clicking on the images or by checking out our group. We’d love for you to join our ShopStyle group and even add a few looks of your own. Who knows, maybe you’ll see one of your own creations featured in an upcoming KSW Style File

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Six Essentials for Every Mom’s Wardrobe

by Stacy on September 2, 2009

KSW Style September

6 Essential Pieces for Every Moms Wardrobe

1. The Cover-up: Moms need quick cover-ups. Something cute and comfortable to mask all of the spills, stains, and all around messes those sticky fingers have placed all over you today. Wear your tee around the house in peace, then slip a cover-up on when you leave so no one else has to know your kids had spaghetti-o’s for lunch and now you’re wearing most of it. A cover-up can be a simple hoodie, a luxurious cardigan, a modern trench or even a tried & true jean jacket depending on the outfit or season you’re dealing with.
Cover Up Featured Here:
Jean Jacket by Mango ~ 49.90

2. The Comfy Tee: The little black dress of a Mom’s wardrobe, find a comfy tee that you love and buy them in EVERY color. Target and Old Navy have great, affordable options and I’m loving all the redesigns I’ve seen popping up all over Blog Land recently. {I’ll be featuring my favorites in a separate post very soon}
Tee Featured Here:
Ashen Lilac Sheer Tee from Old Navy ~ $10.50

3. A Great Bag: Mary Poppins had the mother-of-all-great bags and if you’ve got kids I’ll bet you have a bag that holds everything too. Moms know they need to carry lots of stuff and you never know just what you’ll need while you’re out. You’ll need a bag that holds – snacks, sunscreen, distractions (toys or books), diapers, pull ups or a change of clothes depending on your child’s age, keys, wallet, cell phone, just to name a few. Let’s be honest, this list could go on FOREVER. Look for a bag that has small, easy-to-reach pockets to hold your keys and cell phone so they don’t get lost in the bottomless pit that will become your bag.
Bag Featured Here:
Poppy Print Tote from The Gap ~ $39.50

4. The Go-To Skirt: More flattering for Moms Like Us then shorts, capris or even jeans… a great skirt can be the workhorse of your wardrobe. It’s cute, its comfy, it hides most of your mommy flaws (thighs we’re not so proud of and of course the infamous pooch) PLUS, it instantly makes you look like you put some thought into your outfit. Shhh, I won’t tell anyone that all you really did was swap your PJ pants for your skirt on the way out the door. Nothing is quicker to slip on and if you find the right one, it will make you feel more feminine and beautiful to boot. {I puffy heart you oh so lovely skirt}
Skirt Featured Here:
Strawberry Pintucked Skirt from The Gap ~ $29.99

5. Slip-On Shoes: Let me repeat —> S-L-I-P O-N Shoes, Did you catch that? I said S-L-I-P O-N Shoes. No lacing, no buckling, no stepping on the back of your heel and wiggling as you fall around the room and trip over your kids. Just slide them on and you’re ready to go, Easy peasy.
Slip-Ons Featured Here:
Sanuk Macrame Thong from Endless ~ $25.50

6. Cheap Jewelry: Moms need cheap jewelry. Kids have a hard time differentiating between cheap jewelry and precious jewelry. For that reason alone, I live by a strong rule. Only wear jewelry you’re OK with losing, breaking, or having ripped off. {I’m talking earrings, necklaces, and bracelets – I still wear my wedding/engagement rings} I speak from experience, I’ve lost six necklaces to my darling daughter and now only wear Silver Chain Necklaces I get on Amazon for less than $10.
Jewelry Featured Here:
Beaded Necklace from Kohls ~ $11.20 and Bracelets from Forever 21 ~ 5.50

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Little Miss Sunshine

by Stacy on August 19, 2009

Here’s the next look in our series of affordable, Back 2 School Fashions:

Little Miss Sunshine ~ $48.50 {Yep, even with shoes, a fall cover-up & a backpack}
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Jumping Beans Floral Hoodie from Kohls ~ $8
Cherokee Pleated Bow Top in Gold Leaf from Target ~ $9
Jumping Beans Denim Shorts from Kohls ~ $7
Eastsport Mesh Backpack from WalMart ~ $10
MultiColored Striped Sneakers from Old Navy ~ $14.00

*This look was created especially for Kindergarten – 2nd Grade*

We’ve had a blast compiling our Back 2 School Fashions for Kids and we hope you’ve enjoyed them as much as we have. You can find our previous looks using the links below:

Too Cool 4 School: The Younger Years
Back 2 School 4 Less
Finally, Cool Clothes for Boys

We’d love to do more of these looks and even create them based on our readers specific needs. Please feel free to comment with your back to school budget, favorite stores, specific grades or any other tidbits.

As an added bonus, we’re proud to offer our readers a 10% off coupon available at any Gap Outlet from September 11-24

Courtesy of Gap Outlet – Twitter Moms: If you’d like to see related posts by other folks or even do a look of your own for a chance to win a $20 Gap GC, click here for more details

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