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20+ Fabulous Long Sweaters To Go With Leggings

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I’m addicted to long sweaters right now.  Well, really anything that will go with a pair of leggings because leggings are my new favorite piece of clothing. They are comfortable, come in lots of colors, and versatile.  I don’t wear them 24/7, just 23/7. Just kidding. I wear leggings 2 or 3 days a week and I even wear them out of the house. Did you see my work from home outfit post?  I’ve learned that there are tops that look good with leggings and tops that don’t.  For example, a very short or tight top, doesn’t look good with leggings.   In my opinion, leggings should be worn just as you would wear tights.  This applies to little girls too. I am not a fan of seeing little girls wear a cute pair of leggings paired with a tight t-shirt.  Not cute.

I’ve been posting a lot of ‘fashion finds’ posts lately because I really do love clothes and accessories but I feel a little awkward about not posting selfies when I show you my favorite fashion finds. Right now I have a bit more of a belly than I would like (maybe that’s where the addiction to leggings and long sweaters comes in to play) and I am not confident enough to post selfies just yet. I hope to lose 10-15 pounds in the next few months and may share a few outfit selfies once I lost those few extra pounds but until then I’ll just show you the fashion finds that I love on gorgeous models! 🙂

Here are a few cute and very comfortable looking long sweaters that I love!

Long Sweaters

Do you have a favorite sweater that looks great with a pair of leggings? Do you have a pinterest board of some of your favorite sweater finds? Share with us in the comments below.
Alicia, The Mommy Insider blog author

Fashion Finds: 5 Leather Detailed Sweaters For Ladies + 1 For a Little Girl

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I was looking through my wardrobe yesterday as I attempted to organize my closet and it dawned on me that my clothes are pretty boring. My closet is full of solid colors, mostly black tops, jeans, and black leggings.  Fun, right?

I used to wear cute clothes.  Back when I was a size 4.  Pre-kids.

As I was organizing I tried to think of ways I can add fun, interesting clothes to my wardrobe without getting to risky.  I’m not a fan of patterns or bright colors but I do love leather.   I’m not ready to jump into a full leather piece though.

One way to jazz up a wardrobe is by including pieces with leather detail or trim.  It doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg.  I found a few sweaters with faux leather detail that are under $100.  Not one to be left out of fashion-finds, my daughter spotted a purple long-sleeve cardigan with faux leather detail from about 10 feet away while I was searching Macys.com for pieces.   How cute is #6?

If you’re looking for a way to spice up your wardrobe, check out the sweaters below and search online stores like Nordstrom.com or Macys.com for “leather + sweater”, for example.

leather trim sweaters

 

1 – Faux Leather Trim Tunic available in Regular & Petite at Nordstrom.com – $79

2 – Faux Leather Trim Cardis at OldNavy.com – $36 (plus sizes available and on sale online now!)

3 – LAmade Suede Shoulder V-Neck Sweater with Leather Detail at Nordstrom.com – $128

4 – Vince Leather Sleeve Sweater at Shopbop.com – $335
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5 – Long-Sleeve Faux-Leather Cardigan at Macys.com – on sale for $44 from 69

6 – (Little Girl) City Faux Leather Sweatshirt at Splendid.com (available sizes: 7/8, 10, 12, 14) – $82.00

 

Do you have a favorite piece of clothing that has leather detail on it?

Alicia, The Mommy Insider blog author
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Back-To-School Style With Tea Collection – Nordic Line Review

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We love travelling.. with Tea Collection.  So far we’ve experienced Bali and now we’re experiencing the fresh, clean, and modern look of Finland, Sweden, and Denmark through Tea Collection’s new Nordic Line.  You can learn more about Tea Collection’s destinations here.

My daughter started school this week and Tea Collection dominated her back-to-school wardrobe.  She loves her Tea Collection dresses of which she has several (because she loves them so much!) and now she has a couple of adorable t-shirts to pair with Tea’s whimsical Twirly Skirt and Skinny Stretch Leggings.

Tea Collection’s new Nordic line is made up of pieces with clean yet ‘fun-funky’ (a word my daughter made up) patterns.  My daughter’s favorite dress from the Noric Line is the Moderni Banded Dress while my favorite on her is the Life in the Trees Banded Dress.  I love the banded look on my daughter, although I think the Mod Colorblock a-line dress is very cute too.

Tea Collection Nordic Line
Top row: Mod Colorblock dress. Second row: Moderni Banded Dress

Her favorite play outfit is the Bluetail Robin Tee paired with the Twirly Skirt.  I could just go on and on with the pairings.  She wears the Mod Colorblock dress and the Moderni dress with the bouquet Skinny Stretch Leggings and the Bluetail Robin tee with the Twirly skirt, French Terry shorts, and Safari Paperback shorts.  There are so many possibilities with Tea Collection. The Nordic line is made up of pieces from the same color pallet so pieces are easily paired.

Fit and Comfort

Like most young kids, my daughter doesn’t like to wear anything snug around her waist.  No jeans or cordiroys yet.  I hope she’ll  get there sometime soon though.  That’s why Tea Collection’s peices are so great for kids. Most of their skirts, pants, and shorts are made of at least 70% cotton making them very soft and flexible which is exactly what kids love!

Tea Collection women's clothes
Tea Collection - Hassu Floral Exposed Zip Back blouse

Tea Collections offers clothes for boys and girls up to size 12 and they even have a women’s line!  We can’t leave out the moms!  Take a look at this beautiful blouse.  >

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I received product from Tea Collection to facilitate this review.  All opinions are 100% my own. I was not told what or when to write.

Fabulous Summer Shorts from Fresh Produce

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Kids are getting out of school soon and summer plans are being made.  Many families have plans to go to the beach or on some type of summer vacation.  If you are like me you get a little anxious when you think about choosing clothes for your summer wardrobe.  Every winter I think I would be happy wearing sweaters and long pants year-round as they conceal my ‘trouble areas’.. for the most part.
However, it never fails that by mid-May I go up to the attic in hopes of finding a few pairs of summer shorts.  Before I had the chance to raid the attic, I   received a pair of Park Avenue Pedal Pusher shorts from Fresh Produce.  Great timing!

Fresh Produce - Park Avenue Pedal Pusher Shorts
Park Avenue Pedal Pusher Shorts

 

The Park Avenue Pedal Pusher is a variation of Bermuda shorts that have comfortable cotton sheeting and functional pockets.
100% cotton sheeting, drawstring waist, slash pockets, front and back patch pockets, just-below-the-knee length.

Fresh Produce - Park Avenue Peddle Pusher Shorts
Park Avenue Peddle Pusher Shorts

The fit and material of these shorts is perfect for me.  The drawstring waistband makes the shorts very comfortable and the thin material keeps me cool all day.  I have been working in the garden a lot lately and these shorts are fabulous for situations when I am bending a lot and need to stay cool.

Fresh Produce clothing

Fresh Produce clothes are very versatile.  The Park Avenue shorts’ sleek, classic style allow them to be worn with a casual t-shirt, polo, or a dressier shirt such as a drape top, depending on the occasion.

Fresh Produce Impromptu Dress in Fiji
Impromptu Dress in Fiji

While you are on the Fresh Produce website take a look at their selection of vacation shorts, dresses, womens caribbean clothes, and skirts.  You’ll find that it is very easy to put a few summer outfits together in no time at all when you visit a Fresh Produce store or the website.  Imagine putting together your entire summer vacation wardrobe in one online order or shopping trip!

Fresh Produce now ships to over 200 countries, so women outside the US can enjoy the colorful styles, too!

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Alicia Hagan, Editor

 

Disclosure: This review was made possible by Mom Spark Media. Thoughts are my own. 

Ralph Lauren Sanderson pants – My Official Holiday Pants

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Ralph Lauren Sanderson trousers
Ralph Lauren Sanderson trousers

I have a difficult time finding pants that fit  well.   I blame it on the ‘mommy belly’ that won’t go away no matter how many sit-ups I do and how many miles I walk on the treadmill (not so many these days).  Given my ‘situation’, I was thrilled when I received a pair of Ralph Lauren Sanderson pants and they slipped right on, beautifully and comfortably.  As I put the pants on it felt like I was slipping a sheet of whipped butter on my legs.  Sounds strange, I know.. but these pants are so light and smooth, I don’t know how else to explain it.

The Sanderson pants sit just below my natural waist giving support where I need it most.  The pants have a fuller leg shape which helps me feel more balanced; between my big boobs and small legs.. sometimes I feel like I don’t look properly proportioned in ‘skinny’ jeans.

A classic pair of black pants is a must-have for every woman’s closet.  I can’t imagine a body type that the Sanderson’s won’t  flatter.   The Sanderson’s are available in petite and regular sizes.

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Ralph Lauren Sanderson pants

When shopping for holiday outfits this year be sure to try on a few Ralph Lauren pieces.  Thanks to Ralph Lauren’s timeless designs and high quality, you will wear them for years.

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Disclosure: I am a participant in a Mom Central Consulting campaign for Ralph Lauren and may receive various Ralph Lauren products as part of my participation.