White House Black Market is one of my favorite places to head when I’m looking for something classic, elegant and sophisticated.  I just recently bought some black and white tops from there, along with a denim (military-style) jacket.  It’s the kind of place you can go into, and every single time… find something you need (or, OK… want). Well… if [...]

Well, I did it. I sent my first born off to school. I didn’t cry the first day, but I did on the second. As I bent down to kiss him good-bye, I started to see his lip begin to quiver and my heart just broke. I asked him if he was OK (trying not to make a big deal [...]

Marshalls is one of my favorite places to shop! Having one so close to my house makes it extra easy to pop-in and shop. Since working with TJMaxx and Marshalls on their Back-to-School campaign, I’ve been asked how I shop TJMaxx and/or Marshalls. It’s easy to write out tips… but I thought it would be fun to take you on [...]

Fashion Hauling. Unless you’re in your 20′s and a true-shopping-addict… you probably haven’t heard of fashion hauling. I hadn’t heard of fashion hauling until about 3 weeks ago… and it took me by surprise. As I started searching the web… it amazed me to see how many women/girls are doing it. Essentially… you go shopping. You “haul” your loot home. [...]

Last year Lands’ End sent me one of their Trench Coats to try and review. I had never owned a Trench Coat in my life (before then), and I’ll tell you – I absolutely loved it. Funny looking back at that video because after I jumped off that hot tub, I broke it – it has never been the same. [...]

Outerwear… the part that drives me crazy about this time of year. I’m a sun girl and I love to be able to leave the house in a tee and (well…) nothing else. But – that’s just not the case. I have to wear a winter coat right now… it’s a must and a necessity. So what happens when March, [...]

Shopping! Shopping! Shopping! The sales are too hot right now to pass up! I bought a full kindergarten wardrobe for my son William this past weekend. Sleepies for the younger boys. Not to mention jackets and boots for all the McClelland boys for next year. And then I just tuck everything away. This is what I’ve been doing for the [...]

I haven’t missed a “Black Friday” shopping Day in years. Come to think about it, I have never not shopped on Black Friday. Even as a little girl, Black Friday was an “event” in our house. Waking up early. Scoring deals. Getting ready for the Holidays! I just love the energy and excitement of Black Friday, it has always kick [...]

Fashion Advice for Moms – Fall boots are everywhere right now! High. Mid. Short. They’re the perfect item to have right now. I’m a lover of the higher boots. It’s important to buy and find a pair of boots that fit perfectly. There is a method to the madness of boot shopping – rules, rather – that make finding the [...]

I blogged a couple of weeks ago about Donna Karan and her creation of the 7 Easy Pieces. For mothers, there’s nothing like finding an item of clothing that can be utilized in a variety of different ways. I love giving the example of the basic white button-down blouse because it can be worn in so many different ways – [...]