As a new mom, I'm a big sucker for "keepsakes" that capture Evelyn as a baby (see my peach below). From a Evelyn cooing key chain to her ultra sound picture on a coffee mug, I got it. The problem is, while I love the idea of these baby mementos, most of these products are poorly made or what's worse, butt ugly. Maybe I am asking too much but it seems that most of these keepsakes mean not to be kept.

I recently got a respectable looking do-it-yourself handprint and footprint picture frame. Have you ever tried to get a clean hand or foot print of a squirmy 4 month old child? Next to Impossible! Needless to say, I scrapped the frame. However, this process got me wanting a hand and foot print of Evelyn( but of 'course!).

After a little research, I found a FABULOUS company (based in the San Francisco Bay Area) called By Baby. If you live in the Bay Area, you can bring your baby to one of their events and they will imprint your baby's hands and feet on the spot. The wait time for the keepsake is about three weeks but it is worth the wait. What an incredible service and product. Finally a memento worth hanging on the wall (see below).

Check them out www.bybaby.com

P.S. Ask them about their baby print Christmas tree ornaments…Great Grandparent gift…don't you think?

I met handbag designer, Rebbecca Ciccio about 2 years ago when I interviewed her for TenToe.TV (see video below). We were at a trunk show featuring her handbags. I was impressed with the quality and styling of her bags and her eye for detail. Plus, she is one of the nicest designer I have ever met.

I am in love with her Melrose clutch in butterscotch!

The designer of Shama recently sent me a few jewelry samples to test out. I liked what she sent so much I decided to wear a piece on my show. Her collection offers a whole range of jewelry from the delicate to the bold. In my line of work [on-camera], accessories tend to go unnoticed if they don't make an attention grabbing fashion statement. As you can tell, Shama's designs are real show stoppers.

That's me, hosting my Comcast show " Inside City Limits" while wearing Shama's Lemon Drop necklace.

For more information about the piece I'm wearing... www.shamadesignerscollection.com

Tori Spelling once proudly divulged that she “never” shops on sale, inferring that getting a “discount” on clothing was somehow undignified. Truth be told, no matter how rich you are it is always in vogue to get a shopping deal. Stylish Ladies understand that shopping on sale just makes “cents.” However, a deal is not without its price. Stylish Ladies do not to enjoy a deal for a deal’s sake or get in cue, at 5 am, to receive a free department store door buster.

With that said, there is an art to getting a deal. So what are the best ways to get a shopping deal?

•Know when your favorite stores have their weekly markdown day

•Check newspapers and websites for department store sales

•Shop at stores that offer shopping award points [such as Neiman Marcus]

•Make “nice-nice” with sales people [they may put great deals aside for you]

•Shop end-of-season

•Use the internet to compare prices and get on-line discounts

•Sign-up for your favorite boutiques newsletters as discounts are awarded to loyal customers

•Check the clearance racks and bins before you shop the rest of the store

About Stylish Ladies Club™ - Each law is an excerpt from my proposed book titled "Join Stylish Ladies Club, The 20 Style Laws to Know to Get in!”

Look for a sketch of my wedding dress [see below] in the newest edition of Inside Weddings magazine. The magazine is doing a piece on my good friend and fashion illustrator, Jennifer Angilello. She is in the business of sketching brides in their wedding dresses. Her work is fabulous and a true keepsake. If you are a fashionista, this is one wedding service you can't live without!

www.AboutTheDress.com

Jonathan wrote - "My name is Jonathan Coleman, I’m a co-owner/designer of Scarlet Rogue Clothing. I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce you to my brand and possibly get some feedback from you as to what you think of the line."

I wrote - "Your line is fabulous!...Edgy yet wearable. Urban. Will be a big hit especially in LA, Vegas, Miami, Ibiza, Rome, etc. Where is the line available? website, mail order, stores????"

Guys…you are really going to love this new line…especially the jeans. The jeans have a decidedly classic, vintage tailoring and a big attitude. What more could you ask for? Plus, the collection has a huge array of uber-hip long sleeve tees. The Scarlet Rouge collection is available Summer 2008. For more information... www.scarletrogue.com

PRODUCT REVIEW DETAILS - For a possible product sample review, please email me on the contact page. Reference "Product Review" in the subject line. A postal address will be provided for your samples if I would like to review your product. SAMPLES WILL NOT BE RETURNED.

Flatter Yourself with Clothes that Compliment the Pregnant You!

Dressing for your new body shape can pose some interesting fashion challenges but don’t fret, they are not insurmountable. In fact, looking your body best while you serve your 9 months is simply a matter of flattering yourself with clothes that compliment the NEW you! You can use clothes to your stylish advantage by choosing everyday pieces that accentuate your bump while slimming everything else. So, what should you buy, wear and do when you are due? Here are some “style DUEs™” to consider:

•Go fitted over flowy. Don’t hide your beautiful belly, show it off in fitted clothes. Forgo those roomy trapeze or smock tops. While they are uber cute, they are about as flattering and shape-defining as a Muu-Muu. Try a turtleneck instead. Three Dots fitted turtleneck- $64

www.neimanmarcus.com

www.DKNY.com

www.chaikenclothing.com

•Dress monochromatically. This visual dressing trick you put into practice in pre-pregnancy works well for you as a prego too. Appear 10 lbs thinner simply by dressing all in one color.

•Be hip. Long-bodied tops that hit at the hip, such as tunics, are one way to go if you want to look your best when pregnant. They help elongate your body and narrow your hips. Oilan tunic sweater $98

www.duematernity.com

•“Bella” your belly. A BellaBand not only aids you in wearing your favorite Rock and Republic’s until your 6th month (unbuttoned, of course) but it also smoothes your waistline reducing the dreaded muffin top look. Bella Band $36

www.ingridandisabel.com

•Shape-up your new shape. The Spanx you loved during pre-pregnancy are now available in a body shaper for Mama-to-be. Mama Spanx guarantee to slim your legs, lift your rump and emphasize your baby house. Don a pair of these and notice how many “Gee, you don’t even look pregnant from behind,” comments you get! Power Panty by Mama Spanx $32

www.spanx.com

If the spring runway has its way, we would all be wearing copper accessories. From belts to metallic boots to jewelry, copper is king for spring. So, if you hear the call of the runway, hence, you're on the hunt for this must have metal, look no further than Twisted Silver. Their team recently sent me samples of their newest copper pieces and I was blown away. To my mind, the combination of Twisted-Silver.com bold designs, fashion metals and reasonable prices makes it a “must shop” site and its jewelry - KRJ approved! Check-out some of my favorite pieces, below and much more at

www.twisted-silver.com

More to come!

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The Limited called me a few weeks back and asked if I could lend my “expert" opinion to their new collection. They wanted me to try-out one of their “travel” suits. From the moment I opened the suit's small, cramped FED Ex box…I was impressed. It traveled from NYC to SF and surprisingly it was not the worst for "wear." Infact, there wasn't a wrinkle on the garment. From its chic styling to its flattering cut to its wash-wear quality, I was hooked. Pick up your wash me, fold me, pack me and wear me "super suit" at a Limited store near you. For a listing of stores and their locations…click here www.TheLimited.com

Watch me on Travel Channel's show "Beach Goers Exposed." Airing…today...Jan 31 at 9 pm. If you miss it …checking listings for furture airings. www.Travel.com

I wrote an article titled "What Kind of Bride are You?" in the upcoming edition of Destination, I Do ( www.DestinationIDoMag.com). The piece breaks down the six different wedding dress styles and asks you to figure-out which one best fits you!

My AD talks to my upcoming book titled "The Style Method" and the training course that coincides with it. See my AD below!

Our wedding is featured in a new book titled "Beautiful Weddings…Hundreds of Stylish Ideas from the World's Most Stunning Real Weddings." Written by Carole Hamilton and published by Ryland, Peters & Small. I am not sure if Brad and my wedding is worthy of such accolades but if you buy the book (www.Amazon.com), you can decide for yourself. Photographs of our wedding can be found on pages: 8, 14-15 and 30-37

Special thanks to our wonderful wedding photographer Julie Mikos. Without her skill and expertise we would have never been selected. Learn more about Julie www.JulieMikos.com

So it is said that pitching yourself for gigs on Craigslist is a giant waste of time, but in this case that general theory was proven wrong. As it turns out the More than Memories producers were looking for host talent for their new wedding lifestyle show called Bridal Map. www.BridalMap.com

I auditioned for Style Host role and got the gig. As part of the role, talent is asked to segment producer their piece. The producers and I agreed that the first segment should be on mother-of-the-bride dresses.

This segment was a "no brainer" for me. One of things my mom and I struggled with most when organizning the look and feel of my wedding was her mother-of-the-bride dress (MOB). Mom wanted a dress that…

• Shined without flashing
• Was comfortable
• Was age appropriate
• Was generally figure flattering
• Covered her arms and shoulders
• Was a multi-purpose dress (wear later)
• Was special enough for the special occasion.

As fate would have it, just shortly after my wedding, I heard about the Siri collection and its incredible selection of mother-of-the bride dresses.

So when I knew I was doing piece on MOBs, I lined-up designer Beverly Siri of the Siri Bridal Collection to be interviewed. She has a tremendous variety of well-made and well-styled MOBs. To check out Beverly's designs visit... www.siriinc.com

Watch or set your TIVO...Bridal Map premieres its weekly show on Bay Area KRON 4 - January 6, 2008 at noon

Brad, Katie and baby Evelyn Carys

Evelyn was born November 29, 2007 at 4:38 am. Weighing 8 pounds and 4 ounces. Measuring 21 1/2 inches. Thanks for all your well wishes and a special thanks to the tremendous doctors and nurses at CPMC. She is welcomed with love.

Winter coats this year are trendy and practical albeit tricky. Those who live on the East Coast and in the Mid-West wear this trend as a stylish necessicity. But watch yourself in warmer regions of the country. Don’t ever overdo the overcoat otherwise your style and coat can appear a bit contrived. If you live in LA and it’s a constant 75 degrees over the Holidays…you may want to opted-out of this trend. Sure, you can wear this trend for trend sake but this is usually what defines a “fashion victim.”

Bold jewel-tone colored pea coats and short retro-esk swing coats are all the rage this Winter. Pair your brightly colored coat with an all black ensemble. Your black outfit will slim and chic-you-up while allowing your cute coat to take center stage.

Thinner wool coats are the best choice for those who want to wear their coat as an outdoor/indoor accessory piece. Heavy or lined jackets are fashionably appropriate for outdoor use only.

Also, consider you body shape when selecting a coat. If you are thicker around the middle…avoid the short double-breasted pea coat rather select a funnel neck fitted knee length car coat.

While faux retro coats are easy to find this season, I suggest hunting for more one-of-a-kind coats at vintage stores. Ornate button, long forgotten details and obscure collars are sure to make you fashionably standout from the crowd.

Stylish Ladies know that life is a stage therefore, you must dress the part you would like to play. With that in mind, what do your clothes say about the part you would like to play at work? Do your work clothes say “mailroom” or “boardroom?”

“You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it.”

EDITH HEAD, Costume Designer and Stylish Ladies Alumna

The way you present (dress) yourself has much to do with if and how fast you can obtain career success. The Stylish Ladies Facts of Fashion:

• Your clothes gossip more about you than the staff at the water cooler
• You can’t climb the career ladder in a pair of sweat pants
• The “right” clothes can make money for you

Why defy work place attire expectations?

• Sets you apart from same level staff
• Places you among the top brass
• Gets you promoted fas