A mom blog by TV host & new mommy Jill Simonian.
In the spirit of the approaching swimsuit season, I want ya to try something every single night. Do it in your bathroom. Do it in your closet. I don’t care where you do it… just do it. TOUCH. YOUR. TOES. Before you brush your teeth, after getting dressed, between putting away dishes from the dishwasher. [...]
I’ve had lots of realizations on runways. Last week, I had more. I went to no less than two fashion shows in one week. TWO. Celebrity stylist Anya Sarre hosted LA’s Style Fashion Week’s Go Red for Women Celebrity Red Dress show (to raise awareness, funds and remind us all about heart-health), at which I [...]
Did ya happen to catch Hallmark Channel’s “Home and Family” morning show today? Yup, I was on it… talking about what I now sometimes talk about these days on TV: baby stuff, infant safety, and new-mom-things-you-all-need-to-know.. And all while taping I kept thinking: A year ago (exactly… like, to the minute almost), I was naked, [...]
How am I already planning a first birthday party AGAIN? I do have fun, but didn’t I JUST give a 1st birthday party?!? Yes. But here it is again, in just a few weeks. Way to sneak up on me, LilMiss. So in the spirit of coming up with fab birthday themes for soon-to-be-one-year-olds, here’s a [...]
Who knew that “Sofia the First” would be our first? Our first movie, that is. On behalf of the Academy of New-Moms Everywhere (yes I made that up), I’d like to thank the fabulous Disney Junior. Not only have they hit it out of the park with their adorable new animated musical tale “Sofia the First: [...]
The story you’re about to read is true. The events depicted are not exaggerated, fabricated or made up in any way. Aliases have been created to protect those involved. Ready? Here goes: It all began as such a nice day at Nordstrom… browsing, looking, perusing at our leisure. Just me, LadyP, LilMiss, GrandmaFab… and the [...]
Those of you who know me know that I had a love affair with ruffled underwear after LadyP was born (which I wrote about on ModernMom). But why should us mommies have all the fun? Treat your little girl to ruffled OUTER-wear this Valentine’s Day. I heart Valentine’s Day. Always have. Maybe it’s because my mom [...]
Here’s a riddle for ya: What’s soft, comforting and much more fabulous than a ratty blankie being dragged all over the floor? A luxe, faux fur coat. Credit LadyP for coming up with this one. Has she been hanging out with mafia wives behind my back? (She has taken a new liking to salami and [...]
And I thought my little one was too young to lose her flower. Ha. A warm & sunny November day in LA plus a stir-crazy Mommy can add up to a never-before-had trip to Southern California’s Descanso Gardens (right here near our home). Don’t get any crazy ideas: I am NOT a ‘nature chick.’ My [...]
We’re gettin’ wild this fall. What’s your trademark style? As much as I try to keep up with season-to-season trends, I usually don’t really rock a “signature” look. But I’m changing thanks to LadyP. Little Miss I-Must-Wear-This-Now is teaching me a few things: It’s never too much trouble to be trendy. You have to put [...]
This weekend was a blast, as a bunch of fab friends celebrated our soon-to-be NEW fab mom and her incubating little girl. (And oh… did we teach this little girl how to FLIRT.) Here’s a decorating idea to add a bit of flutter to your table centerpieces the next time you throw a baby shower: [...]
I like to think mine is… and I prefer to keep it that way. As much as I will strive to be put-together, hip, happening and cool, my LadyP had better turn out to be more put-together, more hip, more happening and more cool than I could’ve ever made myself. If not, then I believe [...]
The introduction of ‘meats’ to baby has begun. As a meat-eater myself, I will tell you that just opening the itty-bitty jars of baby food “meat” has been the grossest thing I’ve attempted in my new-momdom yet. It’s worse than the worst poop-attack. It’s worse than the chunkiest upchuck. I’m this close to making LadyP [...]
I mean, to get a pedicure for yourself. My big experiment today (about 30 minutes prior to writing this post) was to see if LadyP could handle sitting on my lap for about 30+ minutes while Mommy got her previously-yucky toes did and feet rubbed at our local pedi-place. Yes, it is possible. No, it [...]
Mommies! If your little girl is into fine, French-inspired handmade couture without that daunting of a pricetag, TheFabMom’s got the giveaway for you TODAY! Drop an email to TheFabMom by 5pm TODAY (June 1) and you could be the winner of a $100 gift certificate for online shopping at La Petite Couture designs! Owner/Designer/Artist/Mommy-prenuer extraordinaire Marcie Hoch [...]
Blame this woman for my incessant need to always say what’s on my mind. Blame this woman for inspiring me to never leave the house without lipstick. Blame this woman for showing me that fighting for what is right is always worth it. Blame this woman for showing me that a homemade meal, dessert, appetizer [...]
In the midst of being a bit *stressed* these days (thanks to moving/renovating), I’m feeling it’s time for a good old fashioned rant. Rather than screaming at my husband, I’m letting loose on something totally unrelated to home improvement: BJORNS. THEY DRIVE ME CRAZY. THEY’RE UNFABULOUS. And at the moment I’m beginning to think that [...]
(Get your minds outta the gutter. Ha!) This week’s Fab Find is the exact opposite of what the title of this post suggests. It’s wholesome, sweet and very near and dear to my heart. It’s also a perfect Mother’s Day gift for a mom (and/or a brand new little girl). If you’re from my hometown, [...]
Hi all. Jill Simonian here. I’m a TV Host & Entertainment Journalist who somehow ended up with TWO *surprise* baby girls under the age of 2. I'm still trying to figure out how this happened. LadyP barged in September 2010 and LilMiss arrived March 2012. TheFabMom was born in 2011 as an experiment to keep life flirty, fun, focused & as close to fabulous as possible after babies. Here you will find my personal stories, realizations & rants about keeping mommyhood, lifestyle and my work on TV fab... all with a wild toddler and bouncy infant. Got tips? Send 'em my way!
