Next week many people will take to the skies and road to see their families for Thanksgiving.  While you may be tempted to show up at the airport in the same sweats you wore last year, take a tip from the stars and travel in style.

• Wear a maxi dress, comfortable, stylish and no metal bits to be messed with at security
• Layer up, its cold on the airplane but hot at the airport or vice versa, so wear a stylish sweater or hoodie over your shirt
• Hurrah for leggings!  Comfortable and stylish for those hours on the road and again if your flying no belt to take off at security.
• Put your big scarf to use, turning up the style on any outfit and also keeping you cosy on the run.
• Put on your stylish flats, easy to take off for security and you'll be faster catching your connecting flight.
• Who wants to check their luggage?  Many airlines now charge to check in bags and who wants to wait around for baggage claim.  Get a cute carry-on.

The holidays are here, and lets face it stress is here too.  Your already long list of things to do has now tripled.  What exactly does Auntie Helen want for Christmas?  Can I bake four dozen cookies for the office or will they even suspect I stopped at the supermarket?  Well before you bit your nails to the quick with all the anticipation, pamper them.  That's right go get your self an manicure, or take 10 minutes out of your day and do one at home (Burt's Bees Tips 'N Toes Kit, $12.99 at Target).  Then make sure the attention is brought to your hands by accessorizing with a stylish ring.  Big rings are a beautiful trend that will bring attention to those digits.  

Not only will they admire your ring but the nails that say I've got the happy holidays under control.  

Faux Pearl and Stone Covered Globe Ring - Goldstone ($29.99 at Target)

Zirconite Turquoise Pave Cushion Cut Enamel Ring (pictured, $15.00 at Target)

Marvella Ring - Black ($16.99 at Target)

Sterling Steel Red Square Cubic Zirconia Ring with Open Band ($14.99 at Target)

~Anna KS

As far as basics go for winter - I love leggings.  They give me hot mama fashionability with comfort.  Easy to pair with tops, sweaters and hoodies for effortless style.  I also wear them with a cute flats for those days when I am running errands and not at my photoshoot (jokes!).  So versatile, I can also wear them walking the dogs with a t-shirt.  Or dress them up for work with a belted top and a tucked into a pair of boots.  Black may be my favorite basic, but try other neutral colors.  There are also so great patterns and material that can highlight those gams.  So hot mamas show off those toned legs you got from chasing a toddler or two around.

Xhilaration Leggings - Ebony ($5.00 at Target)

Moss Sup Co Brown Core Leggings ($6.00 at Target)

Juniors' Xhilaration Fashion Checked Legging - Purple/Black (pictured, $9.99 at Target)

~Anna KS

I'm on strike from my hairdresser....ok so she sort of broke up with me.  She wont return my calls.  Was it because last time I went for a trim it was clear I had obviously committed hair adultery with another stylist?  As I move on from the ex-one to the next-one, my mission has been to spice up the old ponytail.  One easy way is to take a cue from the goddesses with some ribbon.  

What hot mama doesn't see Gwen Stephani's adorable baby Zuma and feel the intense need to dress their baby like a rock star too?  I guess it's easy if you own your own clothing line like Gwen, but who of us in the real wold has the money to spend like she does?

The other day on the way to work I passed a high school.  I saw a girl headed to classes wearing a yellow shirt and yellow shoes.  Suddenly I was in a time machine that took me back to my teen years when one of my favorite outfits was a pair of yellow hightops and a yellow sweater.   In a way I still yearn for that combination.  Or maybe just the good memories I had while wearing those shoes. 

 

The shoes eventually gave out as well as the sweater.  Lucky for me yellow is back in.  Though perhaps not in the Big Bird way of my younger years.  You can love yellow again but please just try one piece at a time.  

• Liven up the old jeans uniform with a yellow sweater or top.
• Carry a yellow clutch or bag to brighten your week up
• Stay warm with a yellow hat or scarf
• and yes yellow shoes can be worn again, just go for a stylish flat instead of those high-tops...even though they will always have a special place in my heart!

Women's Xhilaration Suzette Button Flats - Mustard (pictured, $16.99 at Target)

Mossimo Supply Co. Knit Hat - Yellow ($12.99 at Target)

Mossimo Supply Co. Core Long Sleeve Crewneck Top - Sun fun Yellow ($8.99 at Target)

Merona Tote - Yellow ($19.99 at Target)

~Anna KS

The other day I was getting ready for bed and was dissapointed in myself.  When did my drawer become full of old t-shirts and old pants?  Ladies you can be ashamed of me!  Don't fall into this trap.  Even if you sleep alone you can still have fun in bed.  Maybe its time to break out the silky pajamas that you got last Christmas.  Or time to invest in something you wear that will make you want to sleep with your eyes open. Because being comfortable does not mean stained or hole filled.

Gillian  O'Malley Womens Pajama Set - Black Floral Print (pictured, $19.99 at Target)

Paul Frank Goodnight Julius Micorfleece Union Suit - Sky Blue (26.99 at Target)

Nick & Nora Womens Flannel Sleepshirt - Blue Winter Wonderland ($17.99 at Target)

~Sweet Dreams, Anna KS

How can it be the second week of November already?  Eek!  As much as I would like to say I'm thinking of what to get Uncle George for Christmas, selfishly I'm not.  I'm thinking about all those holiday parties and what exactly I am going to wear to them?  

Here are some things I look for in a holiday wear:

• I like to make a statement when I take off my coat so I go for a dress with a sparkle, sheen, pattern, color or embelishment that will catch the eye.
• As Tim Gunn would say "Acccesorize thoughtfully".  If I'm wearing and LBD (Little Black Dress) I like to wear a stunning pair of shoes or a piece of jewlery that makes me stand out.
• Because there will be more than one holiday party I like something affordable so that I can maybe purchase two dresses and rotate them.
• Also I love the holidays because of the ample feasting, to help prevent my fourth trip to the buffet I chose something fitted to help me say no to that last sugar cookie.

Mossimo Black Crossover Empire Dress - Deep Love ($39.99 at Target)

Target Limited Edition Women's Belted Lady Dress - Plum Houndstooth ($39.99 at Target)

Target Limited Edition Womens Monroe Bustier Dress - Ebony (pictured, $39.99 at Target)

Accessorize thoughtfully:

Women's Mossimo Vida Peep - Toe Pumps - Zebra ($26.99 at Target)

Xhilaration Flocked HInged Clutch Wallet - Black ($12.99 at Target)

Knotted Chain and Mesh Cuff Bracelet - Dark Silvertone (pictured,$12.99 at Target)

~Anna KS

I was out to lunch recently with one of my non-mommy friends when I realized I had crossed over into the dark side of motherhood.  My functional diaper bag next to her adorable purse was down right scary.  When did I start carrying Darth Vader's overnight bag?  In an effort to GET IT TOGETHER I went and got this beautiful tote for under $30.  It has many handy pockets for that emergency snack and I can pretend it holds gym clothes instead of diaper wipes.

Recently my baby daughter has taken up hang-gliding to bad its from my beautiful dangling earrings!  Before my ears start looking like an elephants, I have to banish anything but stud earrings to the jewelry box.  But like "mom jeans" and "mom haircuts", earrings that are safe from little hands tend to make me look like I'm one step away from wearing baby food-stained pajama pants to the supermarket.  And while I love Aunt Sandy's gift of pearl earrings I don't want to look like a grandma all of the time.