Baby fashion & lovies

I was so grateful to receive clothes as gifts for my babies. We are a little superstitious and did not buy any clothing prior to their arrival. 

I am a big fan of UK store Marks and Spencers, every time I was back in London I would bulk buy their kids clothing. Their clothes are stylish, affordable and great quality. They now offer free shipping to the US.

Here are a selection of my favorite baby outfits by Marks & Spencers. When my babies were just born they received Jellycat animals as gifts,  they soon became their lovies. I quickly learned they were a super gift, because we often forgot Spotty the Giraffe but we were guaranted to find a local store that sold Spotty which saved our life!

Hello, World!

Stroller addiction

I recently had lunch with a friend who is expecting her first baby this September.

We had a giggle at how she wants every stroller on the market, then I remembered I had a stroller addiction when I lived in Manhattan in an 1300sqft apartment. Christopher could not even walk in the apartment because of our busy stroller parking lot!

Below are selection of what my friend & I would have in our stroller parking lot - click on image to shop.

Genny xo

This post was inpsired by Katerina Powers.

Closet SOS

This week I helped a friend with her closet. Janet has a big personality, loves a print and wonderful statement jewelry. A Mom of 3 young kids, like most Moms your closet is often put on the back burner. 

Gone are your days pre-kids where we would shop all weekend with friends, shop during a spare moments at work and pretty much shop in your sleep!

Janet emailed me for help, this how I helped.

Closet Cleanse: I went to Janet's house and we started with a closet audit. I went through her wardrobe piece-by-piece and we discussed which cuts, colors and styles that flattered her. We had a generous bag of donations. 

Post Cleanse: The same day I looked at her newly edited closet and I put together looks using what she had, bringing life back into her wardrobe. This helped us determine what pieces would fill in gaps and needed replacing.

Shopping: We determined Jacket, Jean Shorts, Tank Tops and Day Dress. I knew her budget and did a shop before I met her, then the fun started. Janet loved 90% of what I picked for her, nearly all are classics that she can dress up with jewelry. 

Women especially Moms must remember they are worth it, they are worth dressing up even if they are just picking up their kids. 

Never dress down, always dress up because you are worth it and are fabulous!

Here are the wardrobe fillers I chose for Janet (click on image for direct link to item):

Janet's testimonial: Genny saved so much time TIME. I feel like I have outfits to wear and new ideas, everything Genny chose was to fit my body type and lifestyle. With my new and improved closet, I immediately feel chic-er and more put together! 

If you would like help with your closet and and personal shopping, please email me: info@thedailydarlings.com

Cleaning Eating (with Alice)

I am passionate about all things food and fitness!

I do believe in clean eating. For 3 months Christopher and I ate clean and my lifestyle changed dramatically for the better; I had more energy, my body transformed, my problem areas were no longer a problem. I truly felt superb inside and out. I am not a nautral chef and with two young kids, two dogs I soon learned to eat clean it is all about meal planning.  A great friend recommended Alice Liveing to me and I adore her instagram and IG stories, she is bubbly and very inspiring. 

Alice Liveing helps you understand it isn’t about diet – it’s about transforming your lifestyle permanently. Alice is an author of 3 best selling books. Her books enticing recipes for clean-yet-delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks to transform the way you eat and feel. Alice has two books available in the US, Clean Eating Alice: Eat Well Every Day and The Body Bible.

Alice is also a personal trainer at Third Space London they have 3 locations in London.

I am going to reset starting today and have a goal to eat clean every day.

This post was inspired by Laura Mooney - Thank you always for your support xx

Favorite workout sneakers (trainers)

'Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world' said Marilyn.  I agree with Maz, I LOVE shoes and fitness. This post is about the workout sneakers recommended by me and fellow fitness lovers! Through trial and error we all found our favorite sneakers! 

This post is inspired by Alison Dorfman co-owner of The Paper Alley 

Running: Barbara Lincoln makes running look effortless and has many marathons under her belt. As a runner she alternates between Saucony ISO triumph and Brooks Transcend 3. She wears the ones that have 300 plus mileage for cross training once I'm done running in them. 

Alison Dorfman is a recreational runner and adds interval boxing training to her workout, she loves her Hoka One One. Ali co-owns The Paper Alley offering wonderful personalized stationary.

Tennis: Jess Larit one of the most effortless, A-Team, collegiate tennis player recommends Nike Vapour 9.5 tour I recently bought the same but sadly does not improve my game!

Cross training: My Manhattan BFF loves her Asics gel kayano 20, she loves this sneaker for her workout variation of Barrys Bootcamp, Tracey Anderson & home gym. I love that she already knows her next workout sneaker is Asics gel kayano 24.

Marni Lane favorite cross trainer Nike Air Zoom Strong and for running she recommends Asics Kayano or Asics GT-2000 Marni is co-founder of PR firm Kriskey & Lane Communications.

Nadine Abramcyk co -founder of TenoverTen my favorite nail salon, loves The Class by Taryn Toomey.  Nadine really likes Nike Air Zoom Strong, because of the extra support across the top of her foot with the strap.

I love dance cardio, interval boxing training with weights.  My fav workout sneaker is the Nike Free RN Flyknit they are light and allow very natural movement. They were recommended to me by a young dancer working at Nike and I have not looked back, they come in great colors. 

Nike have a collection called Nike Chrome Blush Collection, they are feminine, sporty and stylish! Each sneaker is lightweight, breathable and great stability. Perfect workout sneaker.

Nike Free RN Flyknit - my favorite cross trainer and also a running shoe

New Nike Chrome Blush Collection

Ali Dorfman at Compo Beach with her Hoka One One

Baby Keepsake Cases

I am in love with these beautiful keepsake cases. Makes my so broody for a 3rd bubba! I love their size too as I kept more than the first scan and first month. Perfectly designed to include pockets and a removable tray to reveal further storage underneath. Made of luxurious leather and pretty lining. Meminio based in the UK create baby and wedding keespsake cases. It is the most beautiful gift for someone expecting or getting married. They personalize the cases too.

They ship to the US for $25

Memory case in Duck Egg

Memory case in blush pink

Summer Cover Ups

We live by the beach, our town is beautiful all seasons but summer is my favorite. I fully embrace leaving the house wearing swimwear and cover-up; apologies if I offend my fellow Westporters.

I like to wear a kaftan or coverup at a casual meal setting by the pool or beach, so I look semi-decent while stuffing my face with my kids leftover fries and washing down with rose.

Here are some of my favs (images link to website) xo