Archive | March, 2012

march LUST – proud as a peacock byMollie

27 Mar

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Prints are just so powerful this season. If you check out my Pinterest Style boards you will find that I am pretty much enamored with flowers, ikat, and stripes. Or you can always just check out Mollie’s Picks this month to see that yes, I want to look like wallpaper! I just think that it is such a fresh and vibrant take on wardrobing. Looking at my closet, it is pretty safe to say that I have been living on pretty solid ground the last few years (no one really wants to be in a print when she’s preggers). Now, this spring, I want to chintz it up a bit with bright peonies and surprising peacock.

Which brings me to my absolute LUST this month. The FABULOUS Peacock Romper from Beautiful Bottoms. I promise you that no one in lingerie does prints better than this UK design team. Let’s be honest, partially because of the nature of lingerie, prints can often come off a little young and a lot unsophisticated. But Beautiful Bottoms, season after season nails bold prints in amazing colors. Add an awesome, slouchy, slightly modern shape and this is sexy done easy and cool. As with all byLangley lingerie, I’m a firm believer that these pieces should not be occasional (i.e. sitting in a drawer until a night away) but totally can be worn around the house. We paired the peacock romper with the satin and lace Cabin Fever Bralet from Zinke and an easy pair of Monrow shorts to wear comfortably around the house. This LUST, my friends, will truly make you feel like you want to spread your own wings! Image

 

words to live by — or at least think about byMollie

26 Mar

 

Last week, Tom and I had a little weekend vacation sans babyM in Chicago. We stayed at the W in center city. While I’m typically not inspired by the late 90′s/early 2000′s W decor (could someone please update this chain?) there was this really cool wall in our room with the above motto painted on it. Then, today I saw this image from the blog Note to Self.

I hope you find some inspiration in this quote too! 

 

 

 

 

where to wear: lounge to lingerie outfits! byMollie

23 Mar

One of my challenges, since opening byLangley has been to showcase just how to wear loungewear and lingerie. The collection is based around the idea of layering from day to night. My idea is that when my friends get home from work, they don’t  want to put on their pajamas quite yet (who makes dinner and wants the smell of garlic in their clothes and sheets?) and to throw on a ratty tee from college doesn’t really equal sophistication. As for my stay at home mommy friends, one told me that she changes out of her gym clothes as soon as she hears the garage door open. She does not want her husband to see that she is still in her sweaty Lululemon.

But what is a girl to wear?? How do you look effortless and pretty in a day when you are juggling work, marriage, dinner, exercise, kid time, family (other than the one you and your hubby created!), errands, and friends. Phew! I’m exhausted writing that list! Seriously, this is why women wind up hitting their 40s and saying, “what happened to me?”! I for one do want to look pretty and effortless. It makes me feel like, at the very least, I am still taking care of my self in some small way. Some women do this with weekly manicures and others with exercise. Me? I want to feel confident and sexy in my clothes!

Finally, we have figured out how to help really show how I pull these looks together. Pairing bralets with the right tanks or camis with comfy sweats, here are some ideas on how to mix and match the byLangley pieces. One of the keys is seeing lingerie as something more than occasional. You can actually wear this stuff around the house — and even in front of your kids! All of these looks take me from from CEO duties to Mommie time with babyM.

For a look that I would wear on a Friday date night, which is now spent homebound, I like sheer camis worn on top of a lacy (but not see through) bralet. It’s like sexy time on top and comfy, real life on the bottom because I have the ever incredible Monrow Vintage Sweats that make my tush look pretty awesome (and I haven’t been to the gym in about a year) but are still so comfortable.

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Another look I love, is to pair a really bright (which is so on trend!) bralet underneath a really simple tank. This is the meaning of effortless but you will feel strong and confident. I like to wear this after work when I want to just hang with babyM and Tom but the top is so easy to throw on after yoga class. I take off my sweaty top and sports bra and throw this on so at least I’m half fresh as I run errands!

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Finally, here is a look I really love. This is what I wear when I know we’re staying in for the night but I want to look a little glam. We layered the tunics from Gold Hawk but it would totally work well wearing just one (I love the CORAL!). By throwing on this Monrow hoodie, I am definitely recognizing that I’m not taking myself too seriously.

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Check out more looks in the Boutiques section!

when will summer be here… i want to wear my zinke bathing suit now!! byMollie

22 Mar

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While byLangley will not be carrying this amazing line of swimwear from Zinke, I did buy this fabulous suit from their new line and had to share with every and any one who will listen.

As you may or may not know, although I have lost the lbs from pregnancy things aren’t all exactly in their place. Plus, I’m pretty soft since my boyfriend Gym and I have been taking a break. But, the Weekender from Zinke’s inaugural collection makes me feel gorgeous, sensuous, and confident which are all pretty much the traits we here at byLangley strive for in our mission to feel good on the inside while looking great on the outside. Best part, even though it’s plunging I am 100% certain that I’ll be able to wear this at the baby pool because the ladies really won’t move around!!  

All I have to say to Zinke is thank you!! So happy that I am avoiding one more summer of being that mom in a suit from Land’s End! Not quite the glam look I aspire for… 

You can find the whole Zinke Swim Collection at ZinkeIntimates.com

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print making byMollie

21 Mar

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Oh how glorious is this incredible weather on the east coast. After a very mild winter, we are definitely experience a ridiculously beautiful spring. Out of my leggings, long sleeve tees, and wrap cardis and into patterned cropped pants, striped dresses, and polka dot shorts (yes, shorts, OMG!).

 

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Creating a look that goes the distance is so SPRING 2012. Stripes are huge and and Soft Joie really brought it together. If you are friends with me on Facebook than you have undoubtedly seen me rocking the Band dress, which is a best seller for Soft Joie and for ByLangley. It is not as short as it looks on the site (sorry about that) and you should definitely go off of this Mommie + babyM action shot to check out length! Also from Soft Joie, is the Brier long sleeve tee. This works with just about everything and is something that I will wear year round. This tee also works so well with the adorable and incredibly comfy Loup polka dot shorts – another trend, mixing patterns!

 

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If you are looking for something a little more daring, than look no further than the Ikat, Peacock, and Pansies that came from some of our favorite designers. I would wear the Ikat romper from La Fee Verte with a pair of Monrow Vintage Sweats. The Ikat is not see through and can be worn out and about.

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For looks that are homeward bound, I would totally choose this Peacock Romper from Beautiful Bottoms, the International Queens of Lingerie Print making! Of course this piece is super seductive, but make it a little more casual by throwing on Monrow shorts, a great bralet, and awesome hoodie. 

 

Finally, Only Hearts really killed it with a perfect little sleep set in the Pressed Flowers Cami and Tap Pants. It will honestly make you feel so pretty when you wake up in the morning – getting you off the right foot. I will actually wear this when we head to Arizona to visit my inlaws because it really is pretty and feminine but also discreet! 

 

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a little st. patty’s day surprise byMollie

3 Mar

While it is certainly not known as the sexiest day of the year, March 17th is one full of celebration and revelry. While you’re drinking your kelly green beer or noshing on that emerald colored bagel, why not throw on a pair of green knickers and really get in the spirit of things. From one Irish girl to a host of many others (many who will be Irish on just this one day of the year), celebrate in style with pair of Eberjey Delirious French Brief in Garden! 

a little st. patty’s day surprise byMollie

3 Mar

While it is certainly not known as the sexiest day of the year, March 17th is one full of celebration and revelry. While you’re drinking your kelly green beer or noshing on that emerald colored bagel, why not throw on a pair of green knickers and really get in the spirit of things. From one Irish girl to a host of many others (many who will be Irish on just this one day of the year), celebrate in style with pair of Eberjey Delirious French Brief in Garden! 

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