Fashion
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Patrice Vailes-Macarie Personal Shopper and Fashion Advisor
Patrice Vailes-Macarie is a second generation Washingtonian. After graduating from Bennett College in Greensboro, N.C. with a Bachelor of Science degree she headed to Paris, France. Patrice had long wanted to be a part of the world of fashion. She attended The Paris American Academy and studied fashion design. She worked as a runway model for Balenciaga, Blumarine... »
Are You a Posse Girl? Or, Do You Fly Solo?
I love my girlfriends. Correction. Girlfriend. Single. Not plural. I have never been a group girl, a member of a posse. I don’t know why. It wasn’t by design. In fact, I’m rather solitary by nature and don’t hobnob that much at all, which I suppose could be some kind of innate recluse issue that was genetically passed... »
How to travel with a little one and still look fabulous!
Before becoming a mother, whenever I traveled, I always made sure I was pulled together from head to toe because traveling is always a great opportunity for networking. You never know who you might meet. Well, as I’m sure all of you mothers know, once you have a child being “pulled together” takes on a completely... »
Vanity Fair and The “Colorless” Face of Hollywood
Vanity Fair’s March 2010 issue cover story, “A New Decade, A New Hollywood,” proclaims nine young actresses the new “fresh faces of 2010.” In ”About Vanity Fair,” the magazine states, “From world affairs to entertainment, business to fashion, crime to society, Vanity Fair is a cultural catalyst that drives the popular dialogue globally. With its unique mix of narrative journalism,... »
Editor’s “Spring Fever” Hot Picks!!
It’s still cold out but can’t you feel spring in the air?? In anticipation of spring here are a few dresses to get you Fly Mommies ready! (Don’t worry there is something here for every budget!) Happy Shopping!! »
Fashion Flair & Mommy Essential: The Scarf!
Whether you’re headed to a warm beach resort to get away from the cold or hunkering down in frigid temperatures, wearing an Hermes or street vendor special, sporting silk, pashmina or a blend, a beautiful scarf can make the difference with any outfit. Wrap them around or throw them around your neck or shoulders. Add more color or... »
Flaimahmy (Fly-Mommy) Magazine 2010!!
From Our Publisher: As an avid magazine reader from an early age, I always thought of magazines as informal guides to life. Magazines always had something I could relate to. However, when I became a mother I found there was no magazine for mothers like me, a magazine with good practical motherhood advice, articles about children,... »
Feeling Whimsical…Just For Fun
Just for a moment let’s be whimsical…Valentino. Let’s take a stroll in wearable art…Christian Louboutin. Let’s visit London, Paris, Rio and Rome in Marc Jacobs…Prada and Balenciaga. Hong Kong and New York too…in Jimmy Choo. Not a care in the world just what to wear…I know…Manolo Blahnik. »
Young Designers Making Their Mark
We all have our favorites, Oscar de la Renta, Vera Wang, Donna Karan, Prada, Gucci and for those who can’t afford the luxury price tags, even the bridge lines are great, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Michael by Michael Kors and See by Chloe. There are some new trendsetters who have made their marks as well: Jason Wu - Who can forget the... »
Going back to the Basics: Finding the right Undergarments
The truth is underwear can make or break your outfit. Muffin tops, nipple shows, and sagging “girls” will never make you look like a Fly-Mommy. So let’s break down the Underwear Basics! Get a proper fit! Know your proper bra size. I recommend every time you purchase new bras you get measured to make sure you... »
