It’s official! After releasing a teaser video last week, H&M has finally announced the exciting news of of their latest designer collaborations. Lanvin, one of the most influential brands of the 21st century, has partnered up with H&M to design a special collection as part of their Fall 2010 line. Designed by Lanvin’s artistic director Alber Elbaz and menswear designer Lucas Ossendrijver, the collection will go on sale in around 200 H&M stores.

The line will be launched November 20th in North America and on November 23rd in the rest of the world. The collection of both womenswear and menswear will be revealed to the world on November 2nd, just three weeks before the clothes hit the store, making the launch of Lanvin for H&M one of the most anticipated fashion events of the year.

“We are thrilled about Lanvin’s collection for H&M, it is such an exciting moment. Lanvin will bring to H&M a luxurious French tradition that is also modern and playful. It is very much a Lanvin collection, using their cut and tailoring, with sharp focus on shape and details for both women and men. The launch in November is going to be full of wonderful surprises.” Margareta van den Bosch, creative advisor at H&M.

Lanvin joins the likes of Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, Comme des Garçons, and Sonia Rykiel, as the latest brand to collaborate with H&M. In a new twist, the Lanvin for H&M collection will be revealed to the world through a special film to be released on November 2nd. The film will be available for everyone to see online at www.hm.com. The collection will launch three weeks after the film’s debut.

While shopping for chic and affordable pieces for their children, moms will be able to add a bit of designer luxury to their closets with the Lanvin for H&M collection. We can’t wait to see what these two designers come up with!

She started off with diapers, and now Cynthia Rowley has extended her designs to Band-Aids! These Dress Up Band-Aids are created in partnership with Johnson & Johnson, and feature 14 designs packaged in two different tins. Each tin ($10) contains 20 assorted sizes and various designs that are created to make the bandage strip look like sequins, lace, bows, gold chains – even square shaped ones that look like jewels!

$1 from each sale will be donated to Design Ignites Change, a self-guided mentoring program for high school and college students.

These limited edition Band-Aids don’t cost much more than the Dora or Disney Princess varieties and offer a more sophisticated look for yourself or your mini fashionista. Dress Up Band-Aids are available to purchase now through Cynthia Rowley stores, her online shop, the National Design Museum in NYC and the Cooper-Hewitt.

Photos courtesy of Cynthia Rowley

Project Runway designer Christian Siriano’s fashionable Fierce Mamas maternity line, is teaming up with Ideeli on Monday, August 30, for a one-day only exclusive sample sale event. Trendy tops starting at $12.00 and stylish dresses starting at $30.00 will be available for purchase. This is a great way for women to splurge on their bump without the guilt, saving up to 60% off the retail price.

Fierce Mamas is the go-to premiere luxury maternity line when it comes to dressing A-list celebrity moms-to-be that include Christina Applegate, Becki Newton, and Ali Larter. Ideeli couldn’t have picked a more suitable company for debuting their very first maternity sample sale!

TOMS is one company I admire tremendously. For the past 4 years, they have been making a difference around the world by donating 1 pair of shoes for every pair sold. Although they aren’t the “trendiest” shoes on the market, you can find some pretty fashionable pairs.

We think the Pink Glitter Tiny Toms for kids are pretty cute!

I personally love the Women’s Wedges. The espadrille style made it’s debut as part of TOMS Spring/Summer line-up and sold out within a couple of months. Because of the wedge’s huge popularity, TOMS decided to bring them back for another season and has recently introduced their new fall collection of solid coloured wedges.

After putting smiles on the faces of children and adults around the world, TOMS is quickly approaching a milestone. In September, this footwear company will be placing the one millionth pair on a child! To help them achieve their goal and for more information on TOMS, please visit their website.

Source & Images: TOMS

Nicole, Dickey and Elina

Every mom needs a little pampering and something as simple as having your hair done can make you feel like a million dollars! Nicole Feliciano from Momtrends and Elina from Mamaista.com, know their stuff when it comes to Mom Style. These two fashionable moms put on an event that was one of the highlights of my weekend at BlogHer 2010.

Located at the Hair Rules Salon on 9th Avenue in New York City, iCandy Strollers and Hair Rules sponsored an evening of primping and pampering. Dickey, the founder of Hair Rules is simply genious when it comes to styling. Just ask Michelle Obama, Alicia Keys, Sarah Jessica Parker, Rihanna and the other celebrities he has worked with over the years! After developing his own line of hair products, Anthony Dickey founded his own salon that gives off a vibe all it’s own – relaxed, yet classy. Hair Rules New York is also the very first and only multi-textural hair salon in the U.S., that offers the healthiest approach to hair care and styling.

Child Mode & Momtrends

I was lucky enough to have my hair done by this styling guru and have to say I was ready to bring him home with me. I’ve found my go-to salon for when I’m in the City again!

Signature cocktails, fruity concoctions and light refreshments were served by classy gentlemen waiters and enjoyed by some of the top fashion and beauty bloggers.

The highlight for me was an introduction to a new member of the iCandy family, the Peach. With it’s sleek chrome detailing, one hand smooth folding, pop in and out seats and smooth ride, this could very well be the Mercedes of strollers. I dedicated an entire post to this beauty, that can be viewed here.

Photo Credit: Nadia Carriere and Elina Furman

Vera Sweeney, Nadia Carriere and Audrey McClelland

When two fashionable women such as Vera Sweeney and Audrey McCelland put on an event, what else is there to expect put pure fabulousness? From the location, to the guests to the sponsors, everything was stylish, fun and as light and bubbly as a glass of champagne.

Twelve amazing fashion and beauty sponsors came out to give advice, tips and samples (by samples I mean full-size products) to 350 BlogHer attendees!

Skechers Shape-Ups started the day off by giving out trainers to some of the attendees who decided to take part in the morning Skechers walk. These shoes shape and tone while providing an additional workout thanks to their cool technology.

Celebrity stylist Robert Verdi stopped by to help the attendees figure out their size with the new Miraclebody Jeans. These jeans literally make you look 10 lbs lighter and I don’t know how they do it, but the fit is perfect. They feel as though they are custom-made. Amazing!

I met the oh so talented fashion designers Liz Lange and her sister Erica Wagman. These two women have put together a smart and informative website, Shopafrolic where you can find fresh, new and stylish fashion picks.

Lia Sophia showed off pieces of their Fall 2010 jewellery line and gave each Blogger the choice between 4 of their beautiful pieces. I’m hooked and hope to find a rep in my are, this jewelery is gorgeous!

Hanes introduced their new ComfortFlex Fit Bra that provides a comfortable and flexible fit, without the wire. As there are no cup sizes to worry about, you have the choice of three: Small, Medium and Large – easy peasy.

Tide has come up with a brilliant product that I could have used during my travels to NYC (you won’t catch me anywhere without it now). Swash eliminates the need for an iron or fabric freshener for moms who are forever on the run or out of time (note: all mothers). The Tide Team gave a demonstration on how easy it is to use their product. You simply spray, give your clothes a little pat over, pull slightly and the wrinkles disappear. Amazing!

Remington really got it right with their three booths. While introducing everyone to the new Remington Pearl line, celebrity stylist Richard Marin and a team of stylists gave the attendees of the event a pampering session of hair styling using their new line of hair products. The Wet-to-dry flat iron is a must-have!

E.L.F Cosmetics had professional make-up artists providing free makeovers to the ladies and proved that beauty and makeup doesn’t have to break the bank. Their prices are incredible, which is surprising considering the quality of the products.

Other sponsors included celebrity hair stylist Sarah Potempa, Powermat, Kodak, Kmart Design and more.

I asked Vera and Audrey a couple of questions in regards to the event:

CM: Where did the idea for Getting Gorgeous come from?

Getting Gorgeous was born during the Disney Blogging Conference earlier this year. Audrey and I sat together by chance and REALLY hit it off. Next thing you know we were blood promising to work together forever. It took about 6 months to put the event together and we couldn’t be happier with the results.

CM: What made you both decide to partner up on this event?

I think we decided to join forces once we saw that we were so like minded. It also doesn’t hurt that we instantly bonded on a personal level as well.

CM: Will this be an ongoing event? Are you coming to BlogHer 2011 in San Diego?

Yes, this is absolutely going to be an ongoing event. We have 2 conferences firmed up and are currently working on a third. Our HOPE is that we can do 4 or 5 a year on a larger scale and then do several intimate gatherings in NYC for local bloggers.

For more information on Getting Gorgeous or to sign up for their next event please be sure to visit their website!

Photo Credit: Moosh In Indy, Eric Thomas, Mishelle Lane and Nadia Carriere

Momma Couture was founded in 2009 by a fashion-forward, big-city mom, the lovely Rashmi Budhram. We had a chance to check out Momma Couture’s pieces while in New York City a couple of months ago and were impressed by the clean, classic look of the products. Our favourite, must-have item from this collection of bags has to be the Momma’s Wristlet.

This little clutch measures 7.5″ x 5″ and comes in three classic colours: Grey, Olive and Eggplant. The silver “Momma Couture” emblem adds a real sophisticated look to the entire piece, making it easy to dress-up or down taking it from daytime to evening. The wristlet is fully insulated, making it wonderful for everything from diaper wipes and medication to fruits and other snacks. Have a date night or party to attend to? Momma’s Wristlet also holds non-kid essentials such as a compact, keys, lipstick or pocket change.

In just a couple of weeks I have already used this on numerous occasions for my children and myself. I love how light the wristlet is to carry and how easy it is to clean. If you want an additional bag to carry your wipes, this can clip-on to any other diaper bag you may have. As you can see by the picture, the clasp can be removed and re-attached.

Price: $22.00 from Momma Couture

*Thank you to Momma Couture for providing us with a sample to facilitate this review!*

Mothercare has just launched their fantastic new Autumn/Winter 2010 range and whilst browsing I spotted the perfect tankini for mums to be which would be perfect for those late summer holiday’s or lazy afternoons on the beach.

It’s great being pregnant but some of us aren’t completely comfortable still slipping into a bikini whilst feeling bloated and swollen so this makes the perfect alternative. Ideal for keeping cool but adding a little extra cover up, the oriental print tankini is one of the first products that caught our eye from a range of super cute outfits and accessories.

Available in sizes 8-20 and priced at a very reasonable £25 you can’t go wrong with this one!

M2b Halterneck Oriental Print Tankini:

•    Stylish oriental print with co-ordinating purple shorts with adjustable ties
•    82% polyamide, 18% elastane

Stay tuned for more from the Mothercare AW10 range to follow soon!

The world’s largest maternity retailer, Motherhood Maternity®, the world’s largest maternity retailer, along with Disney announced the release of their partnering collaboration – a line of maternity clothing and accessories! Available this summer, this introductory line will feature three of Disney’s iconic characters: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Winnie the Pooh.

Starting August 12, 2010, moms-to-be will be able to find an assortment of affordable knit tees, sleepwear, plush toys and infant onesies reasonably priced from $12.98 to $34.98 in all Motherhood Maternity and Destination Maternity® stores and online at www.motherhood.com and www.destinationmaternity.com.

What do you think of this collection?

I have been a big fan of Storksak for the last 2 years due to their stunning and luxurious diaper bags. Created by two style-conscious mothers, Storksak came about as a way to provide highly fashionable yet functional bags for moms.

The first time I ever came across Storksak was just a few years ago. Angelina Jolie had been photographed on numerous occasions carrying both the Gigi and Emily styles in place of her designer bags. For me, Storksak was really the one company that removed the stigma attached to diaper bags by creating luxury handbags for moms. Their designs are original, chic and never gaudy.

As an entrepreneur, mom and business owner, I am forever on the go, therefore switching a diaper bag for a more fashionable choice is not an option for me! Because of this, the Emily is my all-time favorite -in fact, I own two of these beauties! Perfect for both stay-at-home as well as working moms, the Emily is large enough to hold everything I need for a day out. Its classy style has given me a ton of compliments from both stay-at-home moms as well as women in the business world.

The thermo-insulated bottle holders are discreetly hidden on either side of the bag and are fabulous even for those who don’t use bottles (we use them for keeping our SIGG bottles cold). They insulate well and keep drinks cold or warm for up to 4 hours.

The Emily is made from buttery soft leather and the quality is unbeatable! This fashionable hobo style bag also features:

• An adjustable shoulder strap – to accommodate different sizes and heights
• Wipe-clean lining and a washable changing mat
• Detachable clip for keys – a must have especially when you fill your bag up to the brim.
• Large pockets – Excellent for storing stuff for mom and baby
• Detachable inner bag – Great as a cosmetic bag! I also use this regularly while at the beach to store my valuables.

This year for the Spring and Summer 2010 line-up, Storksak has done something a little different and created a gorgeous purple version of the Emily. It has been so popular, they sold out within the first few weeks and just recently received more stock!

WIN IT!

In celebration of Child Mode’s 6-month Anniversary, we have partnered up with Storksak to put together a special giveaway exclusively to both of our fans, friends and supporters. Storksak will be giving one (1) of our mutual fans a Leather Emily Bag in Purple (value $375).

How to enter:

All you have to do is “Like” us. Sounds simple doesn’t it? If you are already “like”  Child Mode and Storksak on Facebook then you will automatically be entered into this giveaway. If not, head on over to their individual pages and become a friend/fan.

For EXTRA entries (each one counts as 1 extra entry):

• Follow @childmode on Twitter  and tweet the following: “I just entered to win a Luxury Leather Bag From @storksakbags and @childmode check it out! http://ow.ly/1qL2Kn #giveaway”
• Follow @storksakbags on Twitter
  

Contest ends Monday August 10th at 12:00 a.m. A winner will be picked at random on Tuesday August 11th and will be announced on this page.

*Congratulations to our winner Valerie C.!*