Mom…is that you???

I was asked to give some fashion and beauty tips on WE Women’s Entertainment as a part of an ongoing series on their network.  It was an incredible opportunity and I can’t wait for them to air!  For the shoot, I was dressed by their stylist to look more like their core demographic so that I would come across more “relatable” to the audience.  Well…this is the exact outfit they put me in:

To be fair, I totally get that not everyone is into fashion, but let’s give our Moms a little more credit, no??  My Mom is incredibly fashion saavy (with my help at times) and if she were to wear that, she’d spice it up a little and at least leave it unbuttoned!!  Here are some suggestions on how to de-Mom-ify your look:

1. Add bold jewelry: necklaces or bangles layered together and a fabulous cocktail ring will always make a statement.

2. Belt it:  a skinny belt worn at your natural waist in patent, animal print or an exotic skin will add some much needed glamour and help define your figure.

3. No khakis:  lets leave those to the Men and opt for some great wide-leg trousers in a dark grey or with a colorful pin stripe instead.

4. Prints, Prints, Prints:  if you must be conservative on both top and bottom, interject some visual interest by pairing your cardigan with a blouse in a fabulous print…it will break up the monotony of the whole look!