I have been so excited about this new series, but I waited a couple of weeks, until the whirl of back to school was just behind us, to launch it. Starting today, I will feature a different stylish mom blogger every Monday, and get the inside scoop on her mom style secrets, from favorite fashion finds and beauty products to how they manage to look fab, every day, in a flash. Today, I’m excited to be featuring hip New York City mom Lainie Gutterman, whose blog, Me Myself and Baby I, chronicles urban life with her adorable family.
What is your go-to momiform? Any mom style secrets?
Designer fitted jeans or leggings, ballet flats or Supergas, a sweater or nice shirt, my classic jewelry and a good bag. Without a doubt, my children are always my very best accessories! I wear flip flops whenever the weather cooperates, and boots and Hunter wellies when its wet out.
How long does it take you to get ready?
I can seriously get ready in 5 minutes flat. I usually pick out what I am going to wear (as well as the kids clothes) the night before and just throw it on before we leave the apartment.
Name your favorite shops/brands.
I am a bargain shopper and try my best to only buy when an item is on sale. I shop a tremendous amount online. It’s so easy and convenient. I don’t limit shopping to any specific stores, but enjoy going to Anthropologie for inspiration, as well as Bloomingdale’s (when it’s not crowded). I also frequent J. Crew.
How has motherhood changed your style?
Comfort and versatility are now key. Also fabrics which won’t stain easily. I carry a small bottle of Dreft stain remover and a TIDE stain remover stick with me in my Gucci diaper bag. Since starting a family, I shop a lot less for myself and so much more for my children and my husband. When they look good, then I look and feel my best, regardless of what I have on. I also enjoy having Team Gutterman coordinate as much as possible, including matching pajamas for my kids, and same colors of Ralph Lauren polos for Scott and Ian.
Name 5 things you can’t live without.
Bottled water
Manicures
Ice cream or frozen yogurt
Leggings
Flip flops
And my Ray Ban sunglasses
Do you wear makeup every day? What are your favorite beauty brands?
I usually don’t leave my home without cover-up, Laura Mercier tinted oil-free moisturizer and Nars Laguna bronzer. I add mascara, eye shadow and lip gloss for date nights and special events.
If you could only apply one makeup item, what would it be?
Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer.
Where do you look for fashion inspiration?
Everyone and everything, including people watching, the internet, magazines, friends…
What is one thing you do every day to pamper yourself?
I must get a manicure weekly and a pedicure around every 3 weeks.
What’s your favorite denim brand?
Different jeans for different days. Seven, Joe’s, J, Hudson…
Color, neutrals, or both?
Both. As a New Yorker, I have my fair share of black, but also embrace colors. I really like navy and gray a lot the past few seasons.
Name the one signature accessory you are never seen without.
My gorgeous engagement ring (and my wedding bands).
Love Lainie’s mom style secrets? Me too. Here are a few of my faves:
- 1. Lay out the entire family’s clothes the night before to make getting out the door a breeze!
- 2. Have a go-to makeup routine that’s quick and easy for every day outings.
- 3. Don’t forget to style the kids. When your family looks good, you look good!
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