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Motorcycle Jacket’s for Moms

For all you Moms out there, if you pick up one thing this season make sure it’s an easy and versatile piece, the motorcycle jacket! The motorcycle jacket has been around for ninety years with plenty of versatile styles, first gaining popularity in the fifties and sixties, this iconic piece won’t go out of style.

The motorcycle jacket is great because you can take it from day to night easily. Throw it on over your t-shirt with your jeans for daily errands. In colder weather the motorcycle jacket looks great over your comfy hoodie (yes, stylish moms wear hoodies!). You won’t have to worry about your kids scratching or spilling things on your jacket, it was made for durability and hitting the pavement, so it won’t damage easily. Any wear that it does receive will only add character. One less thing you can worry about! And for your break/date nights out on the town, throw it on over your dress with heels.

If you don’t have a motorcycle jacket it’s pretty easy to steal one from your man’s closet.  Quick, easy, and sexy, the motorcycle jacket is a classic piece that will get a lifetime of wear!

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Fashion Advice - I’m a 45 year-old stay-at-home Mom…

I’m a 45 year-old stay-at-home Mom who will be spending a week in France with my husband next summer. It’s going to be warm, and we’ll be doing a lot of walking, but I want to look stylish – no sneakers or fanny packs, please! How can I assemble a chic but simple wardrobe that will see me through museum-hopping and nice dinners out without looking like the stereotypical American tourist?

Shoes
You don’t want to vacation in France and look like that awkward, under dressed, American tourist! Footwear is one of the most important additions to your luggage, not only because it takes up so much space, but also because most women feel like shoes are the most important part of their outfit. You’re going to want a great pair of flats that will look dressy enough to lounge around in cafes and walk through endless museums. A pair of black ballet flats will go with everything you bring and provide that daytime comfort. And in case you can’t make it back to the hotel to change into your heels, you can slide right into the evening and still look polished. The next pair of shoes you pack should be a great pair of peep toe or strappy high-heeled sandals, not more than two inches, unless you know yours are comfortable. The heels should be a pair that could dress up any outfit you bring and add that sexiness you’ll want since your vacationing with you’re husband, but also comfortable enough in case you end dancing or get lost finding your way back to the hotel.

Dress
It’s going to be hot and humid in the city but that doesn’t mean you want to look like it is! You don’t have to lose your sophistication or style, even while stuffing yourself with chocolate croissants, so pack a bright, flowing, cotton, knee length summer dress. You’ll stay cool while keeping the tourist signs at bay. This piece is versatile, from day to night and it will work with most of the other key pieces you pack. You can belt this dress, pair it with your cardigan or shawl, and wear flats or heels with this piece.

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baking powder, baking soda, same thing!

You know how a single’s persons kitchen is, always missing something, or having too much of another thing. Like 4 sticks of butter that sit around forever, but then you need something so random like baking powder and you don’t have it. My flatmate wanted to make some chocolate chip cookies and of course we didn’t have a few things and had to come up with substitutions. No sugar, so she used rice syrup (it was a spa recipe, so it was okay). No chocolate chips, there was a hunk of chocolate in the fridge so she threw it in the grinder, easy fix. No baking powder, but we had baking soda of course. We kept wondering if it would work…I mean it seems like it’s the same thing, so Katie thew it in.

Well you know what, it works! The cookies looked the same (see photo) and tasted good (except they were way less sweet cause of the rice syrup). So now you know baking powder, baking soda, same thing because it works!

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Cheese Sandwich Secret

Essex Street Market has one of the best hidden secrets, cheese sandwiches! I’m not talking about some ordinary grilled cheese thing you could make at home or grab at any deli, but a fine American cheese sandwich really customized to your taste. You can choose either focaccia or raisin walnut bread, then you tell the guy what kind of cheese you like, hard or soft, strong or mild. If you really don’t know he’ll make a recommendation and let you sample the cheese before you decide.

The thing that was most surprising about this place is that they do not grill or warm the bread, they just add cheese and a bit of olive oil if you like. I thought it would be a big let down because it just seemed like I could make it at home, but I came here by recommendation from cb so I wasn’t going to leave here without a sandwich. I really didn’t know what to order, but the man walked me through it and I ended up with focaccia bread and a strong medium soft cheese. Amazing is all I can say! I don’t know what kind of cheese I ordered but I will be going back again! And you can’t beat the price for the high quality gourmet selection with expert advice…$3.50!

Saxelby

120 Essex Street, NY, NY 10002

www.saxelbycheese.com

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Zachary’s Smile

Zachary’s Smile has two locations in Noho and Greenwich Village, like a small delicious closet full of eye candy, this boutique carries designs of it’s own; White Label, Remake/Remodel, 9 Greenwich Ave, and select independent designers, with vintage shoes and accessories. You’re going to want everything in here! What you’ll notice about the clothing is the careful selection. Their clothing designs are simple, well-cut, clean lines with feminine detailing. For two hundred dollars or less you can pick up a great dress and accessorize it. (The perfect backdrop to show off your own accessories.) Usually it’s quite hard to find vintage shoes for larger sized feet but at Zachary’s Smile they have them. Make sure you don’t forget to check out the sale rack in the back! They have tops marked down to $20 and dresses for $60!

www.zacharyssmile.com