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How To Wear Flare Bell Bottom Jeans in 2021

September 22, 2020 By Cori

Flared denim has been quietly making a comeback for quite a few years now, and I’ve been there on the sidelines cheering on this throwback trend the entire time- with bells on (literally)!!!

In the 90’s we wouldn’t dream about wearing anything but our flares and wide-cut denim, but if you’re wondering how to wear flared jeans and bell bottoms in 2021, as a Mom or woman in their late 30’s/40’s, I am your girl– because you guys, I’m a 90s chick with a hippie soul. I’ve been preparing for this comeback for years!

Let’s Talk Bell Bottom Jeans Outfit Inspo!

3 years ago, I snagged the most perfect pair of dramatically wide sailor-button bell bottom jeans at Express for $20 (!!!) They were on clearance because at the time everyone was still obsessing over their skinny jeans, but as soon as saw them and tried them on I knew I had to have them.

You know how certain shoes or outfits just make you feel like you’re on top of the world? That is the feeling I get when I wear these flared/bell bottom jeans.

They are the most comfortable jeans I own, flatter my mama-curves but sadly have not gotten enough love (I’ve only worn them a handful of times)–– until now that is… because bells and flares are back, baby!

Easy Ways To Style Flared and Bell Bottom Jeans

Flow-y boho shirts (the key here is the cut up top. If you’re broad shouldered like I am, make sure the cut isn’t too boxy!)
Big dramatic sunnies (love these big oversized square sunglasses!)
Your favorite vintage concert T-shirt
Utility jacket for a laid back vibe
Moto Jacket for an edgier vibe
Lace trimmed cami for a night out
Tucked in crisp button up shirt for a fun business casual look

If you’re still not sure about this whole flare’d up look and are clutching your distressed skinnies, let’s discuss 5 reasons why you need to at least TRY to embrace the trend (that I promise you’ll love).

5 Reasons To Embrace Jeans With Flare

5 ways to style flare jeans– the new mom jeans- Corine (Cori) Ingrassia

Let’s Be Honest, Skinny Jeans Are BORING! Don’t get me wrong I’m not giving mine up, but after a while, every day… it can start to feel like you’re wearing the same thing over and over. Giving those legs a little room feels incredibly refreshing.
Dramatic Flares Make A Statement. Our clothes narrate our story, ladies. When you put on a pair of flared jeans, you will instantly feel like you’re making a statement and rewriting the definition of mom jeans in the best way possible. Bottom line: In a world full of skinny jeans my friends, be a pair of bell bottoms.
Bell Bottom Jeans flaunt those curves! Though I’ve learned to style skinny jeans that work for me, my body type can easily look like a box if I’m not careful how I pair them. Bell bottoms on the other hand, hug the hips and thighs and flare out give your body more shape and accentuate the curves we should all be proudly flaunting, my friend!
There are so many styles to play with! Not to dog on skinnies again, but even with the “wild and crazy” addition of cropped skinnies, they’re basically a one trick pony– the leggings of the denim world (and you guys, I mean who doesn’t love leggings, I get it)– but flared jeans can be big and flashy or subtle, they can hug your hips or be high waisted…. the possibilities are endless.
Easy To Rock Simplicity And Not Feel Frumpy. Because these wide jeans are a statement in their own right, you can wear them with just a basic white tee and still look like you put in extra effort. Minimal effort outfits, FTW!

More Flare Jeans #OOTD Inspo

What to wear with bell bottom jeans? Shoes, shirts and accessory tips

Faux Fur FOR-EVA!

September 24, 2018 By Cori

One of the things I love most about fall style is playing with layering pieces– especially with cozy faux furs and textured fabrics.

When I attended the Cabi Fall preview event this summer, there was one item in particular that quite literally made the entire room gasp!!

It was the blush pink, faux fur Contessa Coat–– which was not available at the time, but alas the day has come and it is FINALLY available to oder through Cabi Stylists (if you don’t know a Cabi stylist, you can find one through the Cabi website) !!!

What I love most about this jacket is how easily it can be dressed up or dressed down– and it makes a statement either way.

One of the other soft, cozy accessories I adored at the preview event was this fur pocket scarf– which is also available for order through Cabi Stylists!

Cori Ingrassia- Mom style With Cabi - Fall Trends 2018

Corine Ingrassia- Mom style With Cabi - pocket scarf

I don’t know about you, but I am downright scarf obsessed in the colder months. I’ve even been known to wear them around the house because when my neck feels warmer, I find my whole body feels warmer– and you guys I am ALWAYS cold. ALWAYS.

The pockets on this scarf are great for warming up your hands or storing your phone, keys, etc. It is the perfect accessory to add to any fall/winter wardrobe…. and like the Contessa coat it is soooooo soft!!

The temperatures here in New Jersey are slowly dropping and the fall chill is creeping in. I cannot wait to mix and match these two pieces all season long.

To see more of Cabi’s fall line, you can hop on over to their website here.

This post was sponsored by Cabi.

Mix, Match And Layering Cabi’s 2018 Fall Line

July 23, 2018 By Cori

This post was written in partnership with Cabi.

It is no secret that warm sun and sunshine fuels me. I’ve talked about my struggles with the winters here on the east coast numerous times and how summer year round would be a-ok in my book– but what I am about to say next may come as a bit of a shock.

Fall is kinda my favorite. (Gah! I know. I know. That may sound totally contradictory, but it’s true.)

This past weekend I was invited to the Cabi showroom in NYC to preview their new fall line which included everything from cute business styles to buttery soft sweaters.

Perusing Cabi’s racks of rich colors, layering pieces and plaid prints, made me realize that if we are ever #Blessed enough to ever find ourselves living in a place of year round summer– I would undoubtably miss things like fall foliage, warming up with hot apple cider, and browsing my closet for the perfect chunky sweater on a crisp, cool fall morning.

One of the things I love to do with clothes particularly in the fall is layering & seeing how many different ways I can wear things. What I love about Cabi’s line most is that because their styles are so versatile they’re super easy to layer and dress up or down– which makes them great pieces for women across all ages and stages– and also helpful when it comes to stretching your wardrobe.

The moment I saw the prep pullover sweater (above) held up next to the leopard print flutter blouse, I instantly fell in love with the idea of layering them! Crop tops are a big trend but always feel like a bit of a gamble when you (like I) have curves– but this is a great way to wear the crop top trend without it being revealing and it’s also a great way to accentuate your waist.

What’s more– the leopard print blouse underneath the black cropped sweater is actually 2 layers in itself! The bottom layer is a classic camisole style top attached with small snaps, so you can wear it layered under the fluttery ruffle blouse or just as a classic cami–talk about the perfect layering piece!

Below are a few more of my favorite pieces from Cabi’s 2018 Fall line [ full look book here ] as well as some of the ways I thought would be fun to mix and match them all season long.

| Leopard Print Flutter Blouse |

Prep Pullover

| Applaude Jacket |

Weaver Blouse

| Step Up Pullover |

Pastime Skirt

| Cowl Pullover |

| Display Black Lace Top |

Better Together Tribute Necklace

Inscribed with the words “better together,” these delicate necklaces with key-shaped charms are not only meant to be shared with someone special but they support and empower women entrepreneurs who are working their way out of poverty. You can read more about how Cabi’s foundation supports these women here.

This post was written in partnership with Cabi.

P.S. OBSESSED!! – Matching Mother-Daughter Swimsuits For You And Your Mini Me

July 5, 2018 By Cori

Can mothers and daughters dress alike at the pool? Yes they can! Check out these super adorable matching mother-daughter swimsuits that we can’t stop obsessing over!

Dress Alike While You Still Can

Little girls love dressing up like their Mamas almost as much as their Mamas love dressing up their little girls like them! Delaina is nine now and I have to say, I feel incredibly fortunate that she still becomes giddy with excitement whenever I buy us matching mother-daughter outfits. I know this won’t last forever. One day she will inevitably decide its “uncool” to be matchy-matchy with her mother, so I’m soaking up what is likely my last handful of months (maybe year?) while I can.

You might remember a few months back I shared with you guys a cute retro-inspired, high waisted 2 piece swimsuit I snagged on Amazon (for $25!!!). While I do love me a stylish one piece, this suit quickly became a favorite of mine because it’s a two piece that’s not overly revealing.

The off the shoulder top (though admittedly not ideal for tan lines– ha ) is super trendy right now and can double as a cute top under overalls or a dress. The bottoms have rouching– which if you didn’t know, is the secret sauce when it comes to finding a flattering swimsuit…. and then you guys, I found that there was a matching bathing suit for little girls!!

My Favorite Mother-Daughter Swimsuits

In fact, I found that this was not the only super cute (affordable) matching mother-daughter bathing suit on Amazon! There are a bunch– so I thought I’d share a few of my favorite finds.

Important Things To Note Before You Purchase:

The girls sizing only goes up to a children’s size 8 – and these suits are made in China, so that makes that size 8 a lot more like a 6 or 5. You want to be sure to size up (this goes for the adult styles too) and if possible take measurements and order according to that.

Now Delaina is at this weird stage where I never know her size. Her size is truly different in every store and nothing ever fits 100% perfect– it’s either a little big or a pinch too small. What I do know is that she is beyond a size 10– so what I did was found a similar adult style, ordered an XS and said a prayer. It was a tiny bit big, but overall fit comfortably.

1.) Mother-Daughter Matching 2-Piece Swimsuits

I adore this set, which is why we wore it! They look super cute on the screen and in person.

| Retro polka dot highwaist 2-piece Mommy & Me Swimsuit |

2.) Floral 2-Piece Mother-Daughter Swimsuit Set

If you love floral prints, check these out! They are basically the same thing I modeled earlier, but with a really flirty and fun fauna print. I adore the green bottoms.

| Retro palm leaf highwaist 2-piece Mommy & Me Swimsuit |

3.) Pineapple One-Pieces

Pineapples are so on trend right now! And these one-piece bathing suits offer lots of coverage too.

| Mother-daughter matching pineapple one-piece bathing suit |

4.) Black and White Swimsuits with Lace Accents

These are also very conservative suits. The black fabric is extra forgiving and slimming too!

| Mother-daughter matching crochet detail one-piece bathing suit / UPGRADE Mom Style here|

5.) Retro Camera 2-piece

The print on these is super fun! And you can find them in smaller sizes for your little girls too.

| Mother-daughter retro camera swimsuit|

Going to the pool can be a ton of fun! And part of the fun of having a daughter is dressing alike. Go browse and find some swimsuits that you love!

More Kid Fashion Tips

These tips and ideas will keep inspiring you, just like this mother-daughter article did. You can have just as much fun with your kids’ style as you do your own.

P.S. OBSESSED! – These Are The Best Cheap (but super cute!!!) Sunnies You Need In Your Life

June 27, 2018 By Cori

Happy Sunny Day, friends!!

Nooo I’m not talking about the weather, I’m talking sunnies– as in sunglasses– as in my most recent accessory addiction!!

(Flat mirror sunglasses from Express (sold out online). Similar style here)

Being a Mom, I lose sunglasses like it’s my job– and if they aren’t lost– you can put money on them being scratched from being tossed to the bottom of my “mom bag” amongst a sea of crushed goldfish crackers and Hotwheel cars– for these reasons my max spend on a pair of glasses is around $20– MAX.

But after I purchased a super cute pair of rose gold cat-eye sunnies at TJMaxx last summer, my love for sunglasses has gone next level. I no longer want one pair of inexpensive sunglasses, I want *all* the inexpensive sunglasses.

Just this past week, I purchased not one, not two, but FIVE pair of sunglasses from Amazon (“Hi! My name is Cori, and I have a shopping problem”)–– all $10-$15!!!!

And so in the spirit of National Sunglasses Day, I thought I would share my favorite cheap & stylish sunnies with you!

…and in case you (like me) fall in love with more than one pair and anyone questions your need for multiple pairs, let me help you…

YES, you need more than one pair because :

a. You *will* eventually lose them or break them

b. Everyone knows you need neutral aviators for every day and a dramatic oversized pair for vacations and beach days 😉

c. Ummm… they cost less than a pizza, can be enjoyed longer and are ZERO grams of fat, net carbs and calories!!!

[ BOOM! CASE CLOSED ]

Oversized Square Frame Flat Mirrored Lens, $12.99

Classic Aviator Mirrored Flat Lens Sunglasses Metal Frame, $12.99

Classic Small Round Retro Sunglasses, $11.99

Arrow Style Wayfarer Polarized Sunglasses, $14.99

Brown Vintage Round Sunglasses, $15.99

Cat Eye Mirrored Reflective Lenses Oversized Sunglasses, $9.99

Double Wire Flash Mirrored Lens Cat Eye Sunglasses, $12.99

Bringing Sexy Back: 15 Cute One Piece Swimsuits That Are Making Stylish Moms Swoon!

June 4, 2018 By Cori

Once upon a time, whenever we thought about cute, sexy swimsuits we automatically thought of bikinis. Hard stop. The end. Bikinis were our only chance at looking cute by pool or on the beach.

As the years went on though, some of us Mamas began to develop a love-hate relationship with them. Our bodies changed. Feeling self-conscious and uncomfortable, readjusting a 2 piece while chasing around small people by the water just didn’t sound like a good time. But what were we to do?

Wear a… one-piece?? gasp!!!

One pieces were what our mothers wore. Surrendering to wearing a one-piece swimsuit aged us, made us look frumpy – made us feel all the things we knew we weren’t… aren’t.

But then things changed.

The fashion-Gods shined down on us and over the past few summers one-piece swimsuits suddenly became cute, trendy and dare I say… sexy!

/ Available on Amazon for under $30! /

And while swimsuit shopping, in general, might always feel like a little bit of a dreaded challenge, we can take comfort in knowing that hunting down a one-piece style (that we actually want to wear) is no longer an impossible task.

Last fall I published a post here that included 2 reallly cute one-piece swimsuits I snagged on Amazon just a week before my trip to Jamaica. Since posting it, it has become one of my most popular posts. And now that summer is here, I’m asked about cute one-piece bathing suits all.the.time. So I decided to dedicate an entire post to share even more cute mom swimsuit styles available this season.

15 Flattering One-Piece Swimsuits

Because I believe in both splurging when you can on a great swimsuit that will last you seasons and make you feel like a celeb, and also finding a killer deal on a great trendy swimsuit that is flattering and within budget, I am including a healthy mix of both. I must say though– for almost every “splurge” style I found, I found an almost identical, more affordable version– so definitely do your research if you fall in love with a super pricey style.

Below are FIFTEEN super cute swimsuits– TEN that are under $50– FIVE are under $30!!! So get your online shopping fingers ready, ladies.

These swimsuits are not your mama’s one-piece.

1. Cute Crochet

Crochet adds a little peek with just enough coverage to create the perfect amount of sexiness. This light blue suit from Nordstrom has texture and style.

/ Available at Nordstrom /

2. Black Swimsuit with Crochet Accent

The crochet accent on this swimsuit is a faux plunging neckline. You can find it and suits like it Target.

/ On SALE! at Anthropology -or- Similar at Target or on Amazon for under $30!/

*Note: The Amazon style has been reviewed as running small. So if you go this route, size up!*

3. Fun Florals

Florals are such a fun and flirty print on swimsuits! This green one creates interest with the striped bodice, and you can find it on Amazon for under $50.

/ Available on Amazon– under $50! /

4.) White Swimsuit with Red Flowers

White swimsuits are so sexy and this one is no different. The bright red flowers pop and the plunging neckline is even better. This is available on Amazon for less than $30!

/Available at Amazon for under $30! /

5. Light Pink Swimsuit with Peek-A-Boo Stomach

The blush-pink color is playful but my favorite thing about this suit is the strip of mesh around the stomach. You can find it at CupShe.

/ Available from CupShe for under $30! /

6. Romantic Ruffles

I. love. ruffles! They are so cute and add a level of playfulness to otherwise boring suits. But the black suit below has more than just ruffles – just check out that beautiful back. This suit is on ASOS for less than $30.

/ Available at ASOS for under $30 /

7. Off-the-Shoulder Swimsuit

If you want to accentuate your chest, then ruffles paired with off the shoulder is the way to go. This navy blue knock-out is on Amazon.

/ Available in multiple colors from Tempt Me- Amazon under $30! /

8. Light Pink V-Neck Swimsuit with Ruffles

And if you want something that is mature with just a tiny bit of playfulness and lots of coverage, this one is for you. It’s a Ted Baker and available at Nordstrom.

/ SPLURGE STYLE! Ted Baker available at Nordstrom /

9. Floral Swimsuits with Ruffles

Have fun with your swimsuits and choose a floral or plain print with a deep v-neck and ruffles. A darker bottom is slimming and will make you feel so confident. They are under $30 on Amazon.

/ Available on Amazon for under $30 /

10. Marvelous Mesh

Mesh is super sexy because it gives the illusion of showing skin without actually showing it. The one-shoulder style below is really popular and you can find it on Amazon. They also offer it with tummy control fabric too.

/ Available at Amazon for under $30 OR splurge for the tummy control version from Miraclesuit /

11. Sexy Back!

I love having fun with the back of swimsuits and this one is perfect. I love the two straps along the lower back. You can find it at Nordstrom.

/ Available at Nordstrom /

12. One Piece with String Back

Have you ever seen a suit like this? The nude fabric across the middle makes you think it’s a two piece, but it isn’t. The best part? You can find it at Target!

/ Available at Target for under $40 /

13. Plunging Necklines

As you can tell from my picture, I love plunging necklines. The one below has a tied corset and it’s strapless. You can find it at Macy’s.

/ Splurge! Available by Trina Turk at Macy’s /

14. Light Blue Swim Suit with Plunging Neckline

I love the gathered stomach – it hides so many things and the neckline draws your eyes upward. Find this lovely blue suit at ASOS.

/ Available at ASOS for under $40 /

15. Floral One Piece Swimsuit with Plunging Neckline

Finally, choose a floral print for fun and the deep neckline for the addition of sexiness. This suit has full coverage of the lower half while showing off your top. Find it on Amazon for less than $30.