So many things come to mind when you think of mothers … multitaskers, master chefs, miracle workers, coaches and tutors. Fashion maven doesn’t usually make the list, but just because today’s moms might prefer athleisure wear to Chanel doesn’t mean they don’t know how to stand out in a crowd!
girls day out
Mom Terri Slavin has her girls pretty in pink with tulle dresses by Florence Eiseman, and she didn’t forget a frilly frock for herself—an effortless look with today’s hottest trends: bare shoulders and bell sleeves.
On Terri: Parker ‘Gretchen’ Cold-Shoulder Dress, $265 from Neiman Marcus | shoes and jewelry, model’s own. On baby Blakely and Everly: Florence Eiseman tulle rosette dresses, $110 and $118 from Neiman Marcus | shoes, their own
livin’ in lilly
Nothing says pool party quite like Lilly Pulitzer, as mom Katie Ackerman and daughter Sally prove. Ready for fun in the sun, mom and baby are wrapped in the designer’s signature florals.
On Katie: Lilly Pulitzer ‘Allair’ Maxi Beach, $228, San Diego hat, $40. On Sally: resort scarf in Fan Sea Pants pattern, $78; all from Pink Magnolia | jewelry, model’s own
black beauties
Mother/daughter duo Tetika Bucheit and Shilee show that black is timeless. It’s ultra elegant, even as we look to spring and summer.
On daughter Shilee: Agnona midi dress, $2,190, Oscar de la Renta yellow drop earrings, $425; both from Neiman Marcus | shoes, model’s own. On mom Tetika: Halston Heritage dress, $725 from Saks Fifth Avenue | Oscar de la Renta gold-tone necklace, $890 from Neiman Marcus
cocktail cool
Mom Judi Mattingly and daughters Lexi and Berkely Combs enjoy a little mother-daughter time on the patio.
On Judi: Derek Lam 10 Crosby double-breasted jacket, $450, Vince silk tank, $220, Derek Lam 10 Crosby flare trousers, $365; all from Neiman Marcus | Pearl and gold-tone necklace, $84 from Shine Boutique | shoes, model’s own. On Berkely, left: Diane von Furstenberg floral and dot print silk dress, $498 from Neiman Marcus | Feather earrings, $18 from Shine Boutique. On Lexi: Milly stretch poplin top, $250, Theory Thaniel Ponte slim crop pant, $235; both from Saks Fifth Avenue | Gold-tone cuff, $28, pearl earrings, $8, both from Shine Boutique
pretty as a picture
Soiree-worthy in lovely green, mom Katherine Green Bruckel poses with son Toby.
On Katherine: Badgley Mischka Collection gown, $695 from Neiman Marcus | jewelry, model’s own. On Toby: Burberry ‘Camber’ poplin shirt, $130, Burberry ‘Teo’ twill pants, $135; both from Neiman Marcus
mom juggles it all!
Athletic coach and mom Tiffany Spain handles it all with grace, showing daughters Kyndall and Logynn and son Brennan Jr. how it’s done!
On Tiffany: Eliza J scarf print maxi dress, $158 from Nordstrom | Orange wood bangles, $24 from Shine Boutique. On the girls: Trixxi Girl shifts, $42 each from Nordstrom. On Brennan Jr.: model’s own outfit
Photos: Suzy Gorman
Special thanks to: The Slavin Family, Ladue Horton Watkins High School and Scape restaurant for shoot locales
Makeup: Randi Nicole | Style Coordination: Emily McGehee
