CONGRATS to STYLEMOM's Sexy 4 Summer Contest Winner!

Yayeee! Congratulations to the hippest of moms, Elisa for winning the fantabulous Sexy 4 Summer Prize Pack!

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Stylemom is honored to have Elisa as a reader, so show her some love, and check out her blog at The Unlikely Housewife or follow her on twitter @HipMom

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Body Style: Sexy for Summer Contest with EAS Active

EAS_Active_DblDropLOGOI just wanted to congrats and a proud shout out to the EA Sports Active 30 Day Challenge team. A few weeks ago I visited with them and the wonderful folks at EA Sports to see all the fun features of the new EA Sports Active.

This platform takes away all the excuses that many folks have (especially busy moms) as why they don’t have time, etc. to work out and put fitness into their weekly routine. If hiring a personal trainer or gym membership is not in your budget, get EAS Active, your virtual trainer, nutritionist and gym – all in one box. Check out some of the features:

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Remember: A healthy you is a happy you – here’s the proof, look at the smiles on the EAS Active 30-Day Challenge team’s faces. It was a blast to hang with the EAS crew and some of my fellow blog friends:

EAS_30DayChallengeTeam(Meet the 30 Day Challenge Team and Read their diaries on getting fit)

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BlogMoms at EAS Active Event(Kimberly Coleman of Mom in the City, Jennifer James of Mom Bloggers Club & Renee J. Ross of Cutie Booty Cakes)

Jessica Knows and MomspectiveJessica Smith of Jessica Knows and Julie Maloney of Momspective

Euphorialuv, Stylemom & NewYorkChica(Onica Cupido of Blasian Baby Notes, Nichelle Pace (me;) of Stylemom, and Lisa Perez of New York Chica

So with fitness on the brain, I’m inviting all Stylemom readers to get Sexy For Summer!!!Sexy 4 Summer

STYLEMOM Sexy For Summer Contest:

Win an EA Sports Active Game for Nintendo Wii, take the 30-Day Challenge in a new pair of Terra Linda cross-trainers from Ahnu Footwear, and get in swimsuit shape for a new sexy swimsuit from Swimwear Boutique!

One lucky fashionista will win a Sexy For Summer Prize Package including:

EASactiveGameOne EA Sports Active game for Nintendo Wii

Terra Linda AhnuA Pair of stylish Terra Linda cross-training shoes from Ahnu Footwear

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$50.00 gift certificate to SwimwearBoutique.com

Ways to enter:

- Sign up for the STYLEMOM updates (click SM logo at top of page on right) OR

- Leave a comment on this post OR

- Tweet me why you want to be Summer Sexy with hashtag #Sexy4Summer OR

- Join the Stylemom Facebook Group and/or leave a comment on the group page

**Contest runs through 12 midnight EST July 13th – One winner will be randomly chosen and notified Tuesday, July 14th. 1 entry per person. Contest restricted to those with U.S. mailing addresses only.

Good luck!

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Style Your Summer with Robert Verdi at Uniqlo NYC May 20th

Robert Verdi_byRobLoudGettyImageEntThe convenience of having an all in one bra and tank top, the 9 styles and 16 colors to choose from, or my love for celebrity fashion/interior stylist Robert Verdi, is enough motivation for me to check out this New York Magazine and Uniqlo BraTop Event in NYC tomorrow, May 20th.

(Photo by Rob Loud/Getty Images Ent)


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FINALLY! Real Women Sizes 4-14 in LG Fashion Week Toronto

Well I have to say, other than the Heart Truth Red Campaign during Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week, which used celebrity models of different sizes and ages (so um hmmm not so sure that counts since they’re celebs), I haven’t heard of many designers, if any, using non-traditional runway models (i.e. everday REAL women with hips and booties. ;) )

During LG Fashion Week in Toronto, Vancouver designer Cheri Milaney used women size 4-14 to show off her Fall 2009 Moda collection on the runway to all the press and buyers. Totally smart, and in this economy, it’s basic common sense to acknowledge that the majority of women in the world are not a size 0-2.The typical runway model status quo has caused a disconnect for everyday women. It makes it difficult to translate runway fashion into a tangible style or look that we can actually obtain. Never fear ladies! Stylemom is here to do it for you!!!

Be sure to bookmark Cheri Milany’s website as she has some fantabulous looks for fall – especially her quilted crinkle jackets.

 FINALLY! Real Women Sizes 4 14 in LG Fashion Week Toronto

Watch the runway show here (Filmed by: levelrunnerfilms.com):

Cheri Milaney Fall Collection from Level Runner Films on Vimeo

And you absolutely MUST check out super stylemom Erica Ehm, founder of Yummy Mummy Club, for behind the scenes scoop and her fantastic interview with designer Cheri Milany about this ground-breaking moment in runway history – check out the episode on Yummy Mummy TV:

 FINALLY! Real Women Sizes 4 14 in LG Fashion Week TorontoFASHION SHOW FOR REAL WOMEN EPISODE

CELEBRITY STYLEMOM Spy: First Lady Michelle Obama at G20 Summit

She’s brilliant, intelligent, charming, beautiful, a great mom – all the things you want our First Lady to be. The media is in a tizzy and so eager to label her a fashionista, trendsetter, etc. but let’s be real, Michelle Obama is no Sarah Jessica Parker, and frankly, she doesn’t need to be.

I’ve liked some of her outfits and some, well umm not so much, but I can respect that it’s her own personal style, and since she is a mega profile public figure, her fashion choices have alot of influence on the fashion industry and the many women that are watching her.

So without further adieu, here is STYLEMOM’s take on some of the first lady’s outfits during her trip to London with her hubby, President Obama for the G20 Summit. For her trip to London, the First Lady stayed with her usual designer suspects.

On the way to London….

Michelle Obama and the President on way to London(AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)

Hand in hand with the most powerful man in the free world, Michelle looks pretty classy in this white & black coat by Thakoon with black Michael Kors dress (underneath). The pearls and lovely brooch add a nice touch – Stylemom 2 thumbs up.

Departing Air Force One – Outfit change!! (I read in the NY Times that the bathroom on board is huge! lol)

President Obama and Michelle Obama arrive in London(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Now this Jason Wu green dress with long black belted duster jacket by Michael Kors is my fav of all the First Lady’s looks this London trip – Fantabulous! 2 Stylemom thumbs up!

Visiting the Queen and the Prime Minister…

President Obama and First Lady arrive at Buckingham PalaceArriving at Buckingham Palace (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

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Michelle Obama at BRITAIN G20 DINNER with Wives of World LeaderStylemoms and Women of Power – the wives of the World Leaders at G20 Summit (AP Photo/Steve Parsons)

I don’t particularly like this Isabel Toledo dress / Alaia cardigan combo. My fav is the Jason Wu coat worn over it in the first picture. The bottom of the dress is not particularly flattering, and black IS supposed to be slimming. One thumb up (for the coat) and one thumb down on this one. I would have styled Michelle in maybe a swing jacket and a long, high-waisted pencil skirt with a belt. Something more like this:

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Going to lunch at the Cancer Center in London….

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(L-Photo from Style Bakery / R-Photo AP Photo Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Sporting her staple J. Crew (skirt, top and cardigan), the seafoam colored skirt is super cute, but I’m not so sure how I feel about the sweater. I would like to see her in a longer sweater that comes slightly past the hip area or a long wrap shirt with a tie or belt at waist. One thumb up and one thumb in the middle on this one.

Visit to Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Language School and London’s Royal Opera House

Michelle Obama in blue dress, argyle sweater(Photo REUTERS/Jim Young)

Michelle Obama and Sarah BrownMichelle Obama and Prime Minister’s wife, Sarah Brown (Photo/REUTERS/Joel Ryan)

Love the color blue of this Jason Wu dress on the First Lady, but not sure how I feel about the 1/2 argyle sweater with sequence trim by Japanese designer Junya Watanabe. The sweater is adorable, but I would not have paired it with this dress. Michelle obviously loves this style sweater because it seems she owns one in every color and pattern – lol ;) but I’m still not feeling the constant fitted cardigan with pushed up sleeves – it’s not a clean and finished look in my opnion. Another one thumb up and one thumb in the middle. but wait…

Stop the presses!! I think I need to stop writing and send a pack of Spanx and a couple of Yummie Tummies to Sarah Brown. Ladies if you’re going to wear fitting clothes, you MUST HAVE THE RIGHT UNDER GARMENT to get that hour glass shape and to smooth out those love handles, no matter what size you are (even a size 2 can have an unsightly pouch)!

Overall, I give the First Lady a C+ maybe B- on her fashion for this trip. Her make-up however gets and A+, as she looked absolutely radiant in every photo.

Finally I leave you with this: The “hug” that shocked the world

Michelle Obama and Queen Embrace at Britain G20 Summit(AP Photo/Daniel Hambury, pool)

I understand that I’m an American and respect other cultures and their differences, but as a mother and a woman, I truly believe that WE are the nurturers of this Earth. No matter what our culture and background may be, we are bound by that role of being a mother and a nurturer which sometimes means giving out a hug or two. It’s obvious that Michelle Obama takes this role of mother, woman, leader, and nurturer to heart and others admire and respect her for that, including the Queen of England.

The word in the media is that the British haven’t had this sort of love affair and adoration of someone since Lady “Di”. So we don’t need to look to Michelle Obama as a fashionista (read more about this controversial topic at Jack & Jill Politics or  Telegraph UK), we just need her to keep doing what she is doing – spread good will, and continue to support and help the President nurture our country and the world abroad into a more positive place (including “handling her business” and keeping her hubby happy behind the scenes ;) ).

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I hate that I don’t have Michelle Obama’s stylist on speed dial. I need to know who her dress was by NOW!!! Why can’t they post a press release dammit!!!

Loved the plum color dress and the fact that FINALLY we have a hottie 1st lady. There hasn’t been one since Jackie O (my other favorite hottie 1st lady of style).  Michelle doesn’t hide the junk in her trunk and those child bearing hips of hers. Work it Michelle!!!

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Get in shape at home with the kids

 Get in shape at home with the kidsDon’t abandon fitness and give in to the bulge because the kids demand your time. Whether you’re a Stylemom who’s new to the fitness game, or you’re already a workout diva, YumYucky.com has creative ideas to keep your body moving into a sleek figure when kids get in the way.

STYLEMOM’s residence health and fitness expert Josie, tells it all at Yum Yucky

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CELEBRITY STYLEMOM SPY: J-Lo

4/2/09 – Update on what she’s wearing:

Marchesa Dress – check it out on iheartthat.com

The keepers of urban coolness, SFPL (Stuff Fly People Like) had a J-Lo spotting recently and her legs look fantastic!! (I know, she was a dancer and can afford a full time personal trainer, and a nanny, but give her due props as she did have twins and still had to put in the work to get the extra pounds off)

I believe she’s wearing a pair of Christian Louboutin’s, and she’s definitely on trend with the black accordion pleated one-shoulder dress. She is one hot mama and this year she will be hitting the big 4-0!! Work it out J-Lo!

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"Make it work": Enhance your Body Shape

We all know, moms and women in general all come in many shapes and sizes. We struggle with weight fluctuation, clothing fit, and how to accentuate our God-given curves and body shapes. Don’t stress ladies, there is an abundance of resources to help you look your very best with the shape you have.

Since our tummy and butts seem to be our two biggest issues, STYLEMOM has a stylist trick for a slim looking mid-section and preventing “muffin tops”. Yummie Tummie (as seen on Oprah) was invented by fashion designer and celebrity stylist, Heather Thompson.

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“The Yummie Tummie is unlike most shapewear that compress your bust and roll up. The Yummie Tummies’ cotton bust and hip panels appear to the outsider as a normal tank top; meanwhile the secret midsection panel is smoothing and shaping your middle, eliminating approximately five pounds off your appearance.” – Yummietummie.com

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Another phenomenal resource is the infamous Tim Gunn, the guru of style fit, shape and silouette enhancement for women. Tim drops his “make it work” knowledge in a set of wonderful videos that you may have seen floating around the web, sponsored by Tide Total Care. Check out Tim as he breaks it down on how to dress your specific body shape:

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To get all the latest style tips & tricks, and more videos from Tim Gunn, visit DressToTheSevens.com

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