Mamanista Fridays: Sweaters & Leather

Happy Mamanista Friday!  One of my favorite things to wear has always been leather.  It always gives you an instant rockstar or rockmom look.  This week, Mama Fashion Files and I are rocking our leather legs in our Mamanista Fridays looks.

Sweater, Kohl's (similar) | Leather pants (vegan), Blank | Booties, Gap (similar) | Fendi Bag (similar)

I'm Here for Beyonce's New Bob

Yes Lawd!  I think my Beyonce crush meter just went up three levels!  This bob of hers gave me life!  After all the hoopla surrounding the short hair cut Beyonce instagramed a few weeks ago, she definitely took it to another level of flyness with this do last week!   

Grown + Sexy in Laundry for #WWDMagic

Laundry by Shelli Segal will be showing at WWDMagic Market Week in Las Vegas and I want to go to see what they have up their sleeve!  WWDMagic is the premier fashion market where over 2000 new and established designers show buyers from across the world their new threads.  I have been infatuated with Laundry by Shelli Segal since my college years!  Laundry by Shelli Segal's contemporary and feminine designs always make me look and feel good.  Now in my mid-thirties, Laundry still shuts it down giving me the "Grown and Sexy" look.

Laundry by Shelli Segal Dress/ Shoes, BCBG/ Clutch, Gucci/ Bangle, Kate Spade

Moms Trying to do it All: Tia + Tamera

Are you a mommy trying to do it all?  *Raises Hand*

The struggle is real!  After becoming a mom I didn't know how hard it would be to work full-time, take care of Peyton, Mister & my mother as well as trying to pursue my dreams.  I'm dedicated to my job. I'm blessed to have a career that I enjoy and pays the bills.  I want to spend as much time with Peyton as possible because I work all day.

But what about doing what I love?  I pay a big price to do what I love and to have this outlet.  I run on a few hours of sleep trying to blog after Peyton goes to bed.  I'm  not able to hang out with my besties as much as I would love too because I have to save the few times that I get out of the house for hosting gigs.  Between my mom going in and out of the hospital recently and just everyday life, it has been a struggle.  Sometimes I wonder when my breaking point coming.  Don't mind me if I have a nervous breakdown : ).

Twins, Tia & Tamera what to have it all!  Season three of “Tia & Tamera” follows these new moms trying to do it all.

Elizabeth Street Launches in Atlanta + $250 AmEx Gift Card #Giveaway to Celebrate!

I have some fabulous news for all my Atlanta Mamanistas!  Elizabeth Street (Where Stylish Moms Meet) has hit Atlanta!  Elizabeth Street has a section featuring the best of Atlanta brought to you by some of you favorite local moms like Sara Blakely (Spanx) and ME!  I know... My name on the same Internet page as Sara Blakely!  I swore they made a mistake by including me but I'll take it! I'm honored to be one of the representatives for Elizabeth Street Atlanta with an amazing group of moms!

ElizabethStreet.com, the ultimate online destination for stylish moms around the world,
announces its exciting expansion into Atlanta, bringing local moms the best in culture,
fashion and lifestyle happenings. Known for its interactive and inspiring content, Elizabeth Street profiles a dynamic list of Atlanta tastemakers who share their personal tips on the best there is for families in the area.

The Atlanta section launches with local representatives including Sara Blakely, Ann
Mashburn, Elizabeth Schulte Roth, Trina Small, Angela Murray Morris, Chaffee Heilman, Cam Reynolds, Phebe Wahl, Mara Davis, Kristen Chase, and Katherine MacLane that champion establishments and events such as Canoe for dining, the Atlanta Botanical Gardens for outdoor fun with the kids, the Ritz-Carlton for sleeping, and Baby Braithwaite and Sid Mashburn & Ann Mashburn for shopping. This information is presented on the site in an array of forms from a daily street style diary to the perfect weekend itinerary to alternative day trip ideas.

In celebration of Atlanta launch, Elizabeth Street is offering a tweetstakes for moms to enter to win a $250 American Express Gift Card to spend at their favorite local hidden gems.  The contest will run from 12pm on May 23rd to midnight, May 28th.  To enter moms should share their best kept secret about Atlanta (or your city) by tweeting @ElizabethStMom and including the hashtag #ESCityGuides for a chance to win. Winner will be announced on May 29th.  Good Luck!

Be sure to head over to Elizabeth Street to check out the Atlanta section (HERE)!   You can check out my profile HERE!  



*This is not a sponsored post.

Halle Berry Pregnant at 46!

The stunning 46 year old lady that is Halle Berry, is pregnant with her second child with fiance Oliver Martinez!  I didn't know she was 46!!!! WERK Halle!

Halle is three months with her second child.  Her daughter Nahla is now 5 years old and cute as ever!  Halle looks stunning but it's hard believe she is 46 and having a baby!  Doctors scare you to death about having a child after the age of 35!  The information below was shared on CNN Health:

By 40, a woman's reproductive chance is less than 5% per cycle, so a natural pregnancy is rare. And pregnant women in their 40s face increased risks for several health issues, including gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, breast cancer and miscarriages.

Big congrats to Halle!  I pray she has a healthy pregnancy.  I don't know about you but I don't think I want to be in the baby making business at 46!  My mom did have me at 40!  What do you think about having children in your mid 40's?

Kim Kardashian's "Not So" Maternity Style

Last night on Bag Ladies Radio show not only did we discuss kids style but we weighed in on Kim K's maternity fashions!  Poor girl is getting ripped apart by the media and social media.  I think everyone was excited to see what she would be wearing to cover her bump and this is what she comes up with!  I feel bad for her but have you seen what she has been wearing while rocking the bump?

Beyonce for H+M

As if I didn't have enough reasons to shop at H+M!  Beyonce is the new face for the summer campaign for H+M!

Not only is she the face, but she also had a hand in the design for the collection.  Not sure if that is a good or bad thing.  The collection is will hit stores in May!  I was a little a surprised that she partnered with H+M.  I think of her more as a Gucci or Chanel kinda lady.  But it is great that she is working with a brand that we all can obtain!  She should design a Blue Ivy collection for H&M!

What do you think of this partnership?  Will you be checking out the collection?

Guess Who's Mommy Blogging...

Our girl Kim Kardashian is "Mommy" bloggin!

Kim K looking stunning at the Oscars after party.

Yes Kim K is now a mommy blogger!  Her first post was about how she love J Brand maternity jeans.  I know she is super excited about becoming a mommy.  I have to admit, I think I am going to like it!  I am looking forward to see what else she will share on her blog.  What do you think about this new Mommy Blogger?  Will you be reading her blog?

XO

June Ambrose Shoe Collection

We all love super celeb stylist and #RockMom June Ambrose!  I have followed her since the Bad Boy days when she did styling for P Diddy!  I am super surprised it took her so long to come out with her own line.  

Valentine's Date Night Shopping

Sunday, I was able to pick up a few things for Valentine's Day with my girl Curvie Birdie at her Curvietine's Day event at the new Kushion Boutique in Atlanta!  Kushion Boutique offers sexy bedroom fashions, oils and other goodies for everyone up to size 3X! 

What I wore:

Tweed Blazer, Arden B (similar)/ leopard Top, Love Culture old (similar)/ Joe's Jeans/ Shoes from "Shoe Guy"

J Lo at the Grammys

I missed most of the Grammy red carpet last night.  When Jennifer Lopez hit the scene I knew I hadn't missed anything!  J Lo gave me all sorts of life! 

Valentine's Date Night Picks

We got the kids squared away for Valentine's Day Style (HERE).  So what is Mama to wear?  We don't have any special plans, but I do plan on feeding my face!  Might as well look cute and valentiny (not a word but you know what I mean).  Tons of cute stuff to get you in the mood!

 Heart Cardigan, Red Lace Dress, Animal Print Scarf

Inaugural Hair

We all went Gaga over of the First Lady's fashions on Inauguration Day!  She was nothing less than stunning!  But lets talk about that hair that was LAID!

My Golden Globes Red Carpet Recap!

Did you guys check out the red carpet fashions on Sunday for the Golden Globes?  The ladies brought it this year!  I didn't see to much that I had to yell... WTH is she doing?

Beyonce is GQ's Sexiest Woman of the Century

Baddie Bey just SHUT IT DOWN on the February GQ cover!  

The Statement Sweatshirt

During the holiday's I didn't feel like getting dressed much so I was all about the easy and no fuss outfits.  I wore my new jeweled sweatshirt to dinner with one of my besties.

Bump Watch: Kimye

Just when you thought 2012 was over we got hit upside the head with this mah-jor announcement that Kim Kardashian is expecting a child with Kanye West....Baby Kimye!

Congrats to the couple!  Kim has always spoke of having a child.  A child is a miracle and a blessing!

Now this may get a little messy but... it's Kim K!  The Kardashian clan is a family you hate to love or love to hate.  I think they are all beautiful and love that they are a close family.  I would at least like for her divorce to final to Chris before having a baby by Kanye.  I also did not like how Kanye announced it to the crowd at a concert on Sunday night "Can we make some noise for my baby mama right quick?"  Well I guess she is his Baby Mama....I digress.

I can't wait to see her maternity style!  I am sure she will be getting some tips from her big sis Kourtney!  What do you think about all the Kimye madness?  Are you excited?  Will you be following?  Or are you over it already?

Mama's Fave Outfits of 2012

Boy does time fly!  Can't believe we are headed into 2013!  I want to thank you guys for all your support throughout the year!  I am sure 2013 will rock as well!  I thought I would be cool to go through some old post and pick out some of my favorite outfits that I wore last year.  I had a few "Why did I wear that" but for the most part I think I kept it together!   

What I Wore on the Red Carpet

Saturday, I had an amazing opportunity to be a red carpet correspondent for Bag Ladies Radio at the BET Hip Hop Awards.  Bah-nan-nahs!  I am so grateful for this opportunity.  I was out there to check out the fashions, seeing who was Haute and who was NOT!