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Classic trousers for work AND play

by Susan Wagner, Posted Oct 13th 2008 8:00AM

Working moms have to do a lot during the day; there's the work stuff (meetings and sales calls and paperwork) and the mom stuff (car pool and soccer practice and homework). And then there's all the other stuff that needs to get done -- laundry and ...
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Bundle up in style this winter

by Susan Wagner, Posted Oct 6th 2008 8:00AM

Winter is just around the corner which means that it's time to think about coats, because one morning soon you're going to wake up and it's going to be freezing outside. By this time of year, most moms have triple checked to be sure the kids all ...
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Five under twenty five - Perk up your wardrobe on the cheap

by Susan Wagner, Posted Sep 29th 2008 8:00AM

Now that the school year is in full swing and you're done shopping for the kids, it's time to take a look in your own closet and see what you have for fall. Of course, before you start shopping, you need to take a look at the checkbook and see what ...
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It's date night! What are you wearing?

by Susan Wagner, Posted Sep 22nd 2008 8:00AM

It's Monday, which means you have all week to plan for Date Night. Call the sitter, make dinner reservations, and then start looking for something to wear. The best date outfits include pieces that are comfortable but NOT kid friendly -- go all out ...
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Fall's easiest outfit

by Susan Wagner, Posted Sep 19th 2008 8:00AM

For most of us, the daily routine of being a mom is pretty mundane: get up, get dressed, get ready for the day. We shuttle kids and juggle projects and run errands. We start the laundry and start dinner and start homework. Occasionally, we go to ...
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Chic, stylish maternity dresses (yes, really!)

by Susan Wagner, Posted Sep 12th 2008 8:00AM

Maternity clothes can be a nightmare. Your body is changing, rapidly and dramatically, and in ways you never imagined; getting dressed every morning in something that will still be comfortable at the end of the day is nearly impossible. Everything ...
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Makeup basics for busy moms

by Susan Wagner, Posted Sep 5th 2008 8:00AM

If your mornings are anything like mine, you're lucky to get a cup of coffee, never mind a shower. And most of the time, that coffee is cold. Put on makeup? Hoo that's funny. But a little makeup can make you look awake and polished and ready to face ...
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Best bras for every figure

by Susan Wagner, Posted Aug 29th 2008 8:00AM

Bra shopping is a hassle -- it's so hard to find a bra that really fits, and honestly, since no one ever SEES your bra, why spend any money on it? Even though your bra is always under cover (it's underwear, you all, not outerwear, no matter ...
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Tired of tees? Five budget-friendly alternatives

by Susan Wagner, Posted Aug 22nd 2008 8:00AM

The t-shirt is a wardrobe basic, no matter who you are or what you do all day, but when you're a mom, you rely even more on the trusty tee. It's easy to wear, easy to wash, and easy to find. No fuss, no muss, no hassle. Just make sure you're not ...
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Cover up with a cute cardigan

by Susan Wagner, Posted Aug 8th 2008 8:00AM

Here's a scenario I'll bet you are familiar with: you get up in the morning, toss on your jeans or capri pants and a t-shirt, and then realize that it's colder out than you expected. So you add ... A sweatshirt. Possibly your husband's, or one that ...
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Mom Jeans 101

by Susan Wagner, Posted Jul 29th 2008 9:00AM

Jeans are a wardrobe staple in our culture; you can dress them up or down and wear them almost anywhere. For moms-on-the-go, jeans are a perfect solution to the what do I wear today? dilemma. But you want to be sure you're choosing the right jeans, ...
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A cropped jacket dresses up your Mom Uniform

by Susan Wagner, Posted Jul 22nd 2008 9:00AM

Fall is coming, but with the price of gas as high as it is, you're probably not shopping for a whole new wardrobe. You're also most likely not looking for pieces that can only work for a few weeks out of the year; instead, you want to add one key ...
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Great bags for every day

by Susan Wagner, Posted Jul 15th 2008 9:00AM

Handbags are a great purchase: they are practical, for starters (think of all the stuff you have to lug around with you every day) and they're an easy way to upgrade even the most basic Mom Uniform. And unlike your jeans, a handbag ALWAYS fits, no ...
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Skirts Made Simple

by Susan Wagner, Posted Jul 8th 2008 9:00AM

Welcome to Mom|Style, a weekly feature where we dish about being a mom with, well, style. Of course. Each week we'll provide practical, affordable strategies for spiffing up your Mom Uniform (or avoiding the uniform all together) and for looking ...
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