The Mother-Daughter bond is certainly a special one. Sometimes mom’s fashion sense even transcends to the daughter who looks up to her. Sometimes each has a style all her own. Regardless, they share a love that is unique and certainly special. Meet three fashionable local mother/daughter duos that reside right here in Berks.
Molly & Lucy Maack
from Wyomissing
Mom’s age: 44 | Daughter’s age: 13
Mom’s Day job: Program Coordinator at Spring Ridge Elementary School
Other household family members: Dad, Jamey Maack & Older Brother, Watson Maack
How would you describe your style?
Molly: Eclectic. I like to switch it up and I go through stages. Bright colors, bold patterns and embellishments are my favorites.
Lucy: I would describe my style as quirky and colorful. Usually I wear casual to school, but outside of school I like to wear lots of glitter and fun, bright colors.
What is your favorite piece of clothing or accessory?
Molly: My black leather pants, and my favorite accessory is a beaded monogrammed clutch that I got as a bridesmaid gift from my sister-in-law.
Lucy: For most of my life I never left the house without a big hair bow or headband! Now I think it would be fun shoes or sneakers.
My favorite place to shop is:
Molly: have a few fun websites that are my go-to stores, but also love supporting our community's small businesses and shop local as much as possible.
Lucy: Forever 21, J.Crew and Vineyard Vines
My style icon is:
Molly: Sarah Jessica Parker
Lucy: I don't really have one. I do sometimes still ask my mom to help me pick out my outfits!
What do you enjoy doing together in your free time?
Molly: Traveling to places with our family, especially the beach. We love going to concerts and movies. Lucy is also the queen of DIY projects she finds on Pinterest. I'm usually a helper with the painting or parts that are difficult to cut. Lucy has such a contagiously happy disposition and she can make anything we do fun!
Lucy: We love to go to concerts and movies. On special occasions, we go to get our nails done together. I usually have lots of time to talk and catch up with my mom when she is running me all over the place to my after school activities. We always have fun together.
Laura & Clara Taylor
from West Lawn
Mom’s age: 35 | Daughter’s age: 5
Mom’s Day job: Director of Special Events, Crowne Plaza Reading
Other household family members: Dad, Josh Taylor; Brother, Elliot Taylor & Winnie the Cat
How would you describe your style?
Laura: Classic and tailored accented with bold colors and prints.
Clara: Sparkly
What is your favorite piece of clothing or accessory?
Laura: A good tailored pencil skirt/blazer combo is my daily go-to.
Clara: My kitty cat shirt and sparkle shoes. I love cats and my shoes are pretty and comfy.
My favorite place to shop is:
Laura: NY & Company. I love the mix of classic/structured pieces with fun/bold patterns. They also make pants that fit girls with hips. Those can be hard to come by.
Clara: I like to pick things out at Old Navy and Target.
My style icon is:
Laura: Absolutely Olivia Pope from Scandal. She oozes power and confidence just through the outfits she chooses to wear.
Clara: “The Little Mermaid.” I like her dress and her shells.
What do you enjoy doing together in your free time?
Laura: We love to cook family meals together, see Broadway shows, take day trip adventures to cities we have never explored before, try new foods (Clara’s favorite is baby octopus salad), and have daily random dance parties.
Clara: Sometimes on Mommy Monday we get to do fun things like go to The Works and out for lunch or go to New York to see shows.
Tania & Ava Colamarino
from Shillington
Mom’s age: 39 | Daughter’s age: 8
Mom’s Day job: Photographer, Owner of AMA Photography
Other household family members: Dad, Anthony; Older sister, Mia & Older brother, Julian
How would you describe your style?
Tania: Boho with a side of chic
Ava: Fresh and youthful
What is your favorite piece of clothing or accessory?
Tania: I love my flowy tops. They give me room to breathe and be Spanx™-free (ha-ha)! I also love a peplum top. It tends to cinch in the waist, creating a nice silhouette.
Ava: I love my wedged booties. They are fashionable and easy to walk in, plus they are black and match most everything I wear.
My favorite place to shop is:
Tania: I love secondhand stores like Nothing’s New in Shillington. NY & Co. is my other go-to. I like their variety and wearable fashion.
Ava: I love shopping at Target because they have skirts and I love skirts. I especially love the ones that look like tutus; I also like to wear rompers. They are easy and I don’t have to think about finding a shirt and bottoms.
My style icon is:
Tania: My style is a hybrid of two actresses: Jennifer Lopez and Drew Barrymore. Jennifer seems to really know what looks good on her body and can make anything look good. Drew has an earthy elegance to her; she can rock a flowy flowery gown like no one else.
Ava: Sabrina Carpenter of Girl Meets World
What do you enjoy doing together in your free time?
Tania: Creating art with watercolors and pastels. We also like to watch KC Undercover on Disney.
Ava: Painting and drawing with my mom.
