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Mom Pants Return; The '80s Rejoice

Mike Adamick (Cry It Out!) — Wed, 02 May 2007 18:13:00 GMT

I was flipping through US Weekly the other day and found myself staring at a frightening photo. Mischa Barton seems to think she's wandered upon a new and unique style -- although moms everywhere used to call the look, simply, "pants."

That's right, mom pants have returned. Big, roomy, high-waisted, 9-inch zipper-sporting mom pants. First Scarlett Johansson. Now Mischa Barton and Jessica Simpson. They're everywhere. It won't be long before your very own daughter begs for a pair of her own. ("Look, honey, I ~~pulled these out of the closet~~ bought them at Saks for you today!")

It wasn't that long ago that Saturday Night Live debuted a new line of clothing -- "Mom Jeans." Does it really only take a year or two for fashion to go from laughing stock to hot?

And if so, where can I pick up a pair? Mother's Day is right around the corner, and nothing spells appreciation better than m-o-m-p-a-n-t-s.

Chic Mama: Style Blogs for Moms

Stefania Pomponi Butler (CityMama) — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:02:00 GMT

Just because you're pregnant or have kids doesn't mean you are destined to wearing pony tails and yoga pants until they are off to college. (Guilty!) Want to look as stylish and put-together and the moms you see at preschool drop-off or at the grocery store? Help is here. These blogs work hard to make looking good easier for you:

Boutique Mom—Fab finds for the style-savvy mom and child.
Swanky Moms—The blogs where hip moms hang out. They keep you up-to-date with what's hip. (Someone has to.)
Modish Mom—Adding a little style to motherhood. Great find for babies, too.
Cookie Magazine's "Mom Style" section—Hot beauty and style tips from one of my favorite magazines, parenting or otherwise.
The Bellydance Maternity blog—The maternity mavens have their finger on the pulse of pregnancy chic. Yes, you can use the words "maternity" and "style" in the same sentence.

Check 'em out and get inspired!