I had the chance to preview an HBO documentary, FIRST COMES LOVE — an autobiography about the decision of filmmaker, Nina Davenport, to have a baby on her own at age 42. The touching film is opening theatrically at the IFC Center in NYC on July 24 for a one-week run, and premieres July 29 […]
Heading North West: A Pop Culture Commentary
Late last Friday night, a gaggle of gals gathered around their neighbor’s backyard patio firepit, sipping homemade peach sangria, chatting it up and going over their week’s events. Naturally, the intriguingly named love child of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West came up. North West. Huh? Exactly. And have you seen the photos of the adorable […]
AHead of the Accessories Trends with Dana-Bands
Now that Spring has officially sprung, it’s time to weed out those closets and dresser drawers and freshen up the ol’ wardrobe. One easy (and economical!) way to do so is by updating your accessories. And what gal doesn’t love some new baubles dangling from her ears, wrists or neck? But this season, why not […]
Behind the Scenes at petitePARADE/Vogue bambini NY Kids Fashion Week 2013
Early in my fashion career, I spent a good amount of time working on fashion shows and showroom events. You would be amazed as to how much work goes into making a 10- to 15-minute presentation look chic and completely effortless. To give you some perspective: Many weeks and many hours of physical and emotional […]
{Wordless Wednesday} My Obsession with Pop Culture Manifested in a Single Tweet
Yes, that is Rachel Zoe tweeting me back……I Die….. Hey, while we’re on the topic, are you following me on Twitter? I have wayyy too much fun interacting with my favorite BRAVO-lebrities and fellow bloggers. Come and join the fun: http://www.twitter.com/momalamode oxox -mom a la mode
Jon Bon Jovi’s Soul Kitchen: Reviewed by The Awesome Redhead
I’ve heard lots of buzz about Soul Kitchen, Jon Bon Jovi’s community restaurant based in Red Bank, New Jersey, and have been dying to go for several reasons: 1. I’ve been a Bon Jovi fan since I’m 7 years old. 2. The menu sounds amazing: American Regional fare featuring fresh, local ingredients that change seasonally. 3. It’s […]
White Hot Oscar Fashion 2013
And the Oscar for Best Designer for this entire awards season goes to…………The House of Dior. Jennifer Lawrence in her now third Dior Haute Couture stunner. Charlize Theron looking statuesque in her Dior Couture gorgeousness. Love. Love. Love. And then there were surprises — like Helen Hunt in……H&M?!?!? Yep, you guessed it. But bedazzled with $700,000 […]
Golden Globes Fashion File
It’s officially Awards Show Season and mom a la mode could not be happier. While I thoroughly enjoyed last night’s walk down the red carpet, I was not WOW-ed by anyone in particular this year at the Globes. (But did think Amy Poehler and Tina Fey did an amazing job as hosts!) Don’t get me […]
{Guest Post} Zac Brown Band Live from MSG with Millertime Music Spot
{As a follow up to mom a la mode’s “City Goes Country” post, below is Ryan Miller’s recap of the Zac Brown Band’s concert at Madison Square Garden last weekend. To see some amazing photos taken from his 4th “row” General Admission seats, visit his blog: Millertime Music Spot} As seen on Millertime Music Spot […]
My 20 Minutes with Tim Gunn: From “Sofia the First” to Being Thankful…
It was a typical Tuesday morning in late October here in the mom a la mode household, with my 2 year old racing his cars around, giving pause from time to time to gaze up at his favorite Disney Channel shows playing from our living room television. Between episodes of “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” and “Doc […]