Party Season Prep: Hostess Gift Ideas
Raise your hand if the holidays snuck up on you?! Well, the season is here and we are taking some time this week to get prepared for the onslaught of activities and parties landing on our calendar. One easy way to save time and last-minute stress is to pick up a few hostess gifts to keep on hand for last minute invitations or events you've already RSVP'ed for. (Actually this is a great idea for staying prepared year round!) Check out our ideas and order now -- you'll be so happy you did when the evening comes along and there's one less thing on your to-do list. ...Read more.
All That Glitters is Gold
I love everything about this skirt... the glitter, the length and the way it twirls. It makes me feel like dancing! And dancing is one of my favorite things to do. It is special and so perfect for the holidays. I recently wore this outfit for a holiday photo shoot my family did for Paradise Valley Lifestyles magazine. It was fun getting dressed up and we got to put up our Christmas decorations early. Yay! Christmas is my favorite holiday! ...Read more.
5 Easy Ways to Update Your LBD for Thanksgiving
November has arrived and that means Thanksgiving is in a few weeks. Eeeekkkk. Hosting dinner or attending one? Either way you will want to look sophisticated and put together for the table feast photo. If you don't have time to go shopping for a new dress, no worries and no need. We are willing to bet that you have a Little Black Dress (aka LBD) that you love hanging in your closet. Most of us do and the always-chic, ever-slimming LBD is the perfect choice for Thanksgiving, especially since we tend to overindulge at the table and, with kids around, there's a 50/50 chance something will spill or get wiped on us. And, if ...Read more.
How to Get the Family Holiday Photo You Want
We love getting holiday cards in the mail. Especially the cards with photos. It's fun to get a look at how your cousin's family that you rarely see is evolving or get a glimpse of your old college roommate's face since you now live at opposite ends of the country. Of course, we recognize that styling the perfect family photo to send out to friends and family near and far is no easy feat. The first thing to remember is that it doesn't need to be "perfect"! The most important thing about your photo is that the finished product makes you smile when you see it. In other words, the picture should embody your family's ...Read more.
Lust. Luxe. Less. | Everyday Velvet Boots
Yes, really! These velvet boots you can wear everyday. With distressed jeans, midi-skirts, day or date night dresses -- you name it -- these boots are made for walkin'. Plus, velvet is a must-have wardrobe addition this season and burgundy works beautifully with so many colors, ranging from pink to gold to blue to black. We found the look from designer to affordable. ...Read more.
Angela’s Lab | Getting into the Holiday Spirit
Anyone who knows me, knows that I am not a DIYer or a cook or a domestic goddess by any stretch of the imagination. Hence the reason I don't generally talk about recipes and that sort of thing on Mom Style Lab. However, when compelled, I can sew, cook and craft decently well. With Halloween in the air, my daughter and I had a great time decorating our abode to kick off the fall season. Our little girl's growing up so fast... and I want embrace every moment while holidays like Halloween are still a big deal. So, I make the extra effort to get in the spirit, decorate, bake and dress up for trick or treating. Because sadly, ...Read more.
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