I've been tagged by Terri of The Conveyor Belt to post seven songs I'm currently listening to at the moment. It's a rather random list.
The Sunshine Underground - Put You In Your Place
MGMT - Electric Feel
I'm Not There Soundtrack - Goin to Acapulco
Bob Marley - Concrete Jungle
Massive Attack - Inertia Creeps
Flower Travellin' Band - Satori Pt. 2
Pink Floyd - Time
I'm not quite sure who to tag, since some might not be willing to make a music post on their fashion blog so the tag will be open to whomever would like to join in! I love to discover new music from people.
I am the walrus.
I've been posting many men's fashion centered tidbits lately. It might be the leftover buzz from men's fashion week, but I'm feeling quite inspired by the other side of fashion these days.
Here is one of my favorite Beatles videos circulating around youtube. Sometimes I desperately wish that all of the pattern and color popular in menswear in the 60s and 70s would come back. I remember also being very inspired by the flamboyant style of Jimi Hendrix and Marc Bolan of T-rex. Hmm... Ideas for future posts are percolating in my brain...
Two sides of my style
Last week I was completely stuck in a rut style-wise. I literally wore jeans and different types of simple black tops for three days in a row. It was rather depressing. I'm feeling a bit suffocated style-wise these days. I just seem to open my closet and stare at it blankly for a few minutes before I decide to break out the default jeans and a tee outfit. This post is more of a hark back to the brighter days.
Here is my style summarized into two outfits, worn by two stylish men. The first, my obsession with florals and all things unexpected, the second my more paired back menswear look. The first guy is my new hero, sporting a look from Balenciaga's famous ss 08 womenswear show. I think he makes it look better than many women. I love it when people cross the boundaries.
Photos courtesy of The Facehunter
The Weekend Edition: Dallas Trendy Moms
What: Dive In Movies (yep DIVE not DRIVE) - Movie: No Reservations
Where: Hawaiin Falls Waterpark (Colony Location)
When: Friday, June 27th
Need More Info: http://www.hawaiianfalls.com/
Giveaway: Paisley Baby Wet Bag
We think our next feature is INGENIOUS! Wet bags from Paisley Baby. So you might be asking, what are wet bags? 
Wet bags are made of 100% cotton and are lined with waterproof fabric. They even close with a since of a drawstring. Wet bags can be used at the beach, the pool, or even kept in your diaper bag for those UH-OH dreaded accidents - Toss the dirties in there and save the rest of your diaper bag. These bags are perfect for carrying wet and soiled items while keeping the inside of your suitcase, diaper bag, purse or swim bag dry and clean.
Such a great idea! and Paisley Baby has some great fabrics to choose from - making this not only a functional item but a very trendy item :) They are offering our readers 10% off - you can use the code "trendy" at checkout @ http://www.paisleybaby.ca/ for 10% off any item! They have lots of other great items so check them out!
GIVEAWAY:
Paisley Baby has been gracious enough to give one of their small wet bags away to one of our lucky readers! You even get to pick your own fabric! So check them out and leave us a comment telling us which wet bag fabric you'd choose if you win!
Giveaway ends at midnight on July 8th. Winner will be announced here on the 9th.
How big is your mirror?
Hey everyone, I apologize for the slow down in blog posts lately. I've been harboring an aversion to the computer this week. I can't sit still for a good hour or so to catch up on things. I'm sure the phase will pass. In other news, I have a massive new mirror! If you could infer the size of someone's ego from the size of their mirror... well... Let's hope not.
Giveaway: $25 GC to MonkeeMoos
WOW! What a generous giveaway we have for you guys today! Stephanie, owner & mother to one cute little MonkeeMoo has been gracious enough to offer one of our lucky readers a $25 gift certificate to the MonkeeMoos online boutique.
We absolutely LOVE the cute little sock/booties they have for both girls and boys. Check out their little gator shoes for boys - aren't these adorable!!!!
And of course, we found something equally adorable for little girls - check out these little sprout sneakers :) VERY CUTE!
And one more favorite of ours - even though it's not Christmas yet - we thought we'd mention this one because we know many of you will be due right before the holidays or know someone who is - what a great gift this would make - why not go ahead and order it now and not have to worry about it later! ADORABLE little reindeer lovie! Super soft and super cute!
Giveaway Rules:
MonkeeMoos has some great products - check them out and leave us a comment telling us what you'd use the $25 for if you won!
Giveaway ends July 8th at midnight. Winner will be announced here the next day and contacted via email.
Need a Sitter - try a mommy mixer!
Ever heard of a Mommy Mixer before? Nope, it's not something used for baking...it's the hipest new way to meet a qualified sitter for your kids.
What a fabulous idea the ladies over at Mommy Mixer had when they came up with the idea to introduce sitters and mommies in a fun setting like a hip boutique. Mommy Mixers are held in various cities across the U.S. -- check here to see when the next mixer will be in your city!
Mommy Mixers give moms and babysitters a chance to scope each other out in a a fun and laid back atmosphere. Each mixer is structured so that all the sitters and all the moms quickly introduce themselves to the group and tell what their needs/schedules are --- and then they are free to mix and mingle.
What a great idea!
Launch Party 2008
We're expecting! a new website that is - due in mid-September 2008!
Join us as we celebrate with our Lanuch Party 2008.
Want to be a part of The Trendy Mommy's new site? It's going to be the trendiest place on the internet for mom's to hang out - find great products, get new ideas on everything from decorating nurseries and big kid rooms to fun birthday party ideas to great kid friendly activities!
We're still going to have our blog - but we've got an amazing site full of great products and articles lined up and we want YOU to be a part of it. So you might be asking - how can I be a part of this awesome new site? There are three ways...
1) Become a "friend" of The Trendy Mommy
By participating in our Launch Party 2008 and providing something for our giveaway - you will be given "friend" status --- which means you will FOREVER be listed on our site in our "friend" section. We're starting to collect quite a few awesome items for our giveaway and we'd love to have something from you as well. We're going to hype up this event all over the place -- so don't miss out on this 'almost' free publicity! And when we say almost free - all that means is that you are donating an item to the giveaway {retail value of at least $12} and paying to ship it to us :) Nothing else - that's it - and you're listed for life with either a text link or your 125x125 button on our "friend" page on our new site.
2) Be a part of our Trendy Finds section of The Trendy Mommy
This is a paid advertisement on our new site. We will determine which of our categories best suits the products you sell and will give you a 125x125 ad spot on the corresponding page.
Ad spots are sold in a variety of time committments.
And we're running a Launch Party 2008 Special Rate right now....
1 month for $15
3 months for $25
6 months for $40
1 year for $60
3) Be a part of our Trendy City Guides section
This is a paid advertisement on our new site. If you'd like to drum up some local business, tell us which city you'd like to advertise in and we will give you a 125x125 ad spot on the corresponding page.
Ad spots are sold in a variety of time committments.
And we're running a Launch Party 2008 Special Rate right now....
1 month for $15
3 months for $25
6 months for $40
1 year for $60
If you're interested in any of the above options - shoot us an email at info@thetrendymommy.com with Launch Party 2008 in the header and we'll get you set up!
We're super excited about the launch of our new site and hope to partner with you for a future filled with fun stuff and great traffic!
Today's Outfit
A couple of days ago I ventured into my local Value Village, not for matters of work, but for some serious shopping. I came out with many loose summer tops, a suede jacket with a fur collar (completely out of season but I had to have it), and a loose boxy blazer. For today's outfit I threw on three of my new finds. The first being an airy flower print vest (very 50s house-wife on its own), a sheer linen shirt, and my new blazer. I seem to be growing a small collection of black blazers of all sorts. I have some of the close-fitted school-boy variety, some longer but fitted, and some very loose. This last blazer is wider in the shoulders but it isn't exaggerated at all. 
And just for fun, a very disheveled looking me having a huh? moment.
Weekend Edition: Dallas Trendy Moms
What: Spend some quality time with your child (no distractions)
Where: Your house, backyard, local park
When: Sometime this weekend
Need More Info: Ask your child what he/she'd like to do/talk about
Starman, waiting in the sky
So the lucky few British designers who are to recieve financial backing for their catwalk shows this coming fashion week have been announced. Some I was very familiar with: Louise Goldin, Danielle Scutt, House of Holland. Some I was vaguely informed about from the blogosphere: Nasir Mazhar (the headwear designer), Hannah Marshall, Nicholas Kirkwood (OH the pretty shoes!). But as I went off too look up the other names, one designer on my not-familiar-with-at-all list blew my mind. Peter Pilotto anyone?
I'm in love with his fall collection. Worth a mention are the trippy intergalactic prints, the loose sheer pants (or tights?) layered underneath beautifully draped fabrics, the amazing leather jackets and those neat hoods (I want a hood just like that!). Nice.
From peterpilotto.com
Swanky Cups
What a fun trend - add some pizazz to your cup and label it in the process!
Check out Swanky Cups to see what we're talking about.
1. Select your cup (sippies, straw tops, and mommy cups all available)
2. Select your fabric or ribbon
3. Select your font and thread color
4. and magic ~ you will soon have your very own swanky cup
Today's Outfit
Ok guys, I admit it. I'm addicted to my glasses. Which is a very bad thing, because my prescription is only -1.75, which means that I shouldn't wear them all of the time because my eyesight isn't very poor and wearing eyeglasses too often would speed up the degenerative process (or so my optometrist says). I like to wear them during work, because they help me see the customers' faces from a few aisles down. But then I don't really have to wear them any other time. I just can't quite take them off my face, except when I'm at home.
Anyways, I did get a couple of positive responses to my very casual outfit the other day, so here is today's outfit, also quite casual. I'm hoping the weather will get warmer! It's back to cold weather now. It's been dreary for so long!
Shearling Coat
The image of this particular Jil Sander ad, dating back to 2004, still resonates with me today. It may be the graceful swoop of the collar, but this ad really sells the jacket to me. I've wanted a clean-looking shearling jacket for a while now. But I have yet to find the perfect one. 
From mathias-lauridsen.com
This season, I quite liked these particular vests from Richard Chai and Topshop Unique, paired with a light-knit turtleneck and boots.
From style.com
So you may be wondering by now why I keep talking about winter clothes in the summer. Well, after the brief two days or so of sun, it's back down to a chilly 14-15 degrees. Hello? Summer? Where are you hiding? Stop playing games with me!
Still got it?
I've been catching up on the designers I skipped over during last season's runway shows and SHOCK OF SHOCKS I actually found one outfit of Armani's that I couldn't complain about. It seems like most people are on the same page about Armani. He's really getting on with his years, his shows are rather lacklustre... Every time I look at photos of an Armani show I can't help but remark on the same boring stage set up and lighting, the sheer black tights overkill, the sequin and sparkle overkill, too much black, etc. That said, sometimes a celeb like Cate Blanchette would kick out an Armani gown that would leave me speechless. Sometimes. But here is an outfit that I find inspiring for everyday style. I love the interesting fabric and collar on the jacket, the cute shoes and the loose pleats on the pants. Not too shabby.
Emporio Armani from style.com
Animal Chalkboards - you gotta see this!
Today's feature is the Simple Me Boutique. What a fun site - and great products too! You've got to check out their "hair candy" ~ We absolutely love their Personalized Hair Clips. What a great little gift these adorable clips would make!
They also have some great decorating items, or "wall candy" as they like to call it - like their chalkboard animals - haven't seen these anywhere else. The Simple Me Boutique is definitely worth a visit - they pretty much have a little bit of everything. And don't forget to check out their blog ~ they always have some sort of discount or giveaway going on over there.
The School Girl Look
Saturday night I went to a school girl themed birthday party. I attempted to create the look entirely from items found in my closet, but I ended up borrowing my boyfriend's shirt which I layered under a v-neck sweater from H&M and a thrifted school boy blazer (probably the most authentic piece). I think my outfit stood out from the rest of the group though. Everyone was wearing some variation of the white shirt + tie look. 
And today's photo is a good example of why I don't post an outfit every day. Some days are just a little (ok, a lot) slobbier than others.
101 Uses for a Bridesmaid Dress
This past weekend I was cruising the aisles of our local Costco and decided to take a peek at the dvd section. Well, I grabbed the movie 27 dresses because I thought it was a cute movie and it came with a free book - 101 Uses for a Bridesmaid Dress. So to inspire you all to get out those sewing scissors and get those creative juices flowing....here are 5 of my favorite ideas from the book (the book was written to poke fun at the sometimes horrendous dresses we have been asked to wear so many times and the silly things you could do with them - the illustrations to match the suggestions are great - you can totally see some of the dresses you might just have in your own closet).
1) Turn it into a matching beach umbrella & hat
2) Fashion part of it into a stylish sleep mask for your next long flight.
3) Give the dress another chance - wear it to your next IRS audit --- maybe they'll take pity on you.
4) Make your husband some golf club covers (WE HOPE THEY WERE KIDDING W/ THIS ONE!!!! ~ how ridiculous would that be??)
5) Make a lovely baby carriage for the new mother. (Are they kidding....talk about too much work!)
Out Frolicking
So the sun has decided to finally come out and play. I've been out enjoying the weather and have unfortunately (but also guiltlessly...) been neglecting my posting duties for the time being. It was one of those weekends where I just couldn't sit at the computer for more than 5 minutes. That said, I hope you've all enjoyed your past couple of days!
DIY Vest Dress
I had quite a few remarks on my vest dress from members of Chictopia. I made the dress from an old vest I thrifted. I call it a vest even though it is long and buttons up because the buttons stop somewhere around the belly-button, it obviously wasn't originally intended to be worn as a dress. I could have simply buttoned it up and sewn the rest, but then, since the vest is rather large, it would've been droopy around the armpits and generally unflattering overall. So I came up with this little scheme in the changing rooms at Value Village.
Step 1: The dress has laces at the top, so I criss-crossed them.
Step 2: Tie the laces around the back of the neck. Since the vest is large, the fabric overlaps and no gaps of skin are exposed at all in the middle.
Step 3: Add a neat-o belt. Or two. I layered a slim light-beige leather belt over a wider black satin one.
That's it! Ridiculously simple, eh?
Weekend Edition: Dallas Trendy Moms
What: Dallas Arboretum Cool Thursdays - Perfect for family, friends, or a date. Picnics and coolers are encouraged so guests can enjoy the show on White Rock Lake.
When: Thursday's this Summer 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Dallas Arboretum on White Rock Lake
Need More Info: http://www.dallasarboretum.org/Events/CoolThursdays.htm
Vintage Missoni
What a lovely capture by The Sartorialist. Apparently she's wearing vintage Missoni. I love the combination of trendy shoes with something much more peculiar and unique. This photo just oozes good personal style.
From The Sartorialist
Inspired By: Alber
Today's outfit was inspired by none other than Alber Elbaz. I love his penchant for nerdy glasses and large poofy bow-ties. Nevermind his designs, his personal style is just as inspiration-worthy.
blazer: thrifted, Ron et Normand
collar: attached separately, from another coat
sweater: Costa Blanca
scarf: tourist shop in Rome, Italy
dress: Mango
boots: Shoe Warehouse
Giveaway: Express Yourself
Today's feature is something we at Trendy Mommy think is really cool. There are so many uses for this product and so many ways to let your own creativity flow. The company is Uppercase Living, they specialize in decorative lettering. Uppercase Living decorative lettering allows you to transform your home into a more wonderful place to live. It's so simple and the results are so dramatic, it will almost seem magical. You can transform almost anything you desire - your children's playroom, the drawers in your laundry room, a beach bucket, the back of your car, your shower door and even your refrigerator.
Bring the incredible expressiveness of words into your home with witty phrases, spiritual quotes, and meaningful sayings passed on for generations. Choose from hundreds of professionally designed expressions or let Meagan Skidmore, Uppercase Living - Independent Demonstrator, help you create your own custom expression. You'll find that the expressions will compliment your home with what they say, as well as the way they look.
To try it out you need to login to Meagan's Customer Corner to view the 2008 Spring/Summer Idea Catalog, purchase a Catalog and use the MyDesign Tool, Uppercase Living's exclusive custom expression design tool. Rest assured that Meagan will not sell/trade your contact info (she is a SAHM--no time to!) Click here to go to Uppercase Living, click "Customer Corner Login," & use ID# 676777 and registration token "skidmore." Fill in your details, choose a username and password and then you will have access to the fabulous tools.
Giveaway Details:
For everyone who registers at Meagan's Customer Corner as a result of reading this post, you will be entered into a drawing for a $20.00 Uppercase Living gift certificate that is good toward any product purchase, not including tax and s&h. In order that Meagan knows Trendy Mommy sent you to her Customer Corner, when entering your city please write "Trendy Mommy" first and then your city name (i.e. "Trendy Mommy Dallas" or "Trendy Mommy Plano") so that Meagan will know to enter you into the drawing. Please note that Meagan will handle the drawing and will notify the winner. The winner will also be posted on The Trendy Mommy on June 26th.
Also, for the first 3 Trendy Mommies who register at Meagan's Customer Corner, create a custom design using the "MyDesign Tool," save it, then email Meagan, at my.sentiments.exactly{at}gmail.com to tell her will win a FREE 2008 Spring/Summer Idea Catalog with FREE shipping and a FREE gift of product tucked inside. Very Fun! Thanks Meagan!
The possibilities are endless with what you can create with Meagan and Uppercase Living - we do hope you give it a try - transform something in your home and make it all the more special.
Etsy Finds
So whilst my inspiration for interesting outfits is running dry, I'm attempting to jog my brain by doing a little Etsy browsing. There are so many treasures to be found! I think the most lust-worthy items for me are the first collar and victorian-style blazer from Bonzie. That blazer is just too much! I'm very fond of the detailed stitching, the choice of pattern, great fit and great color palette. It looks like something runway worthy in my opinion. It's unfortunately out of my price range (actually everything is these days hah), but it's very beautiful to look at! I can really see Susie Bubble cooing over their beautiful collars. So lovely.
From Bonzie
From Malam
From Urban Heirlooms
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