Frye gives sneakers the boot

Frye gives sneakers the boot

by | Fashion

Together in NYC this week, Kristen and I browsed a few boutiques and noticed that Frye Boots are making a crazy comeback. I still remember my first pair back in the early 80s, and how sad I was when I outgrew them. And could no longer wear them with prairie skirts and...
Dapper is the word for fall

Dapper is the word for fall

by | Kid Style

The television show Mad Men isn’t just influencing adult styles for Fall. We’ve seen some pretty awesome retro-inspired kid’s clothes and shoes this back to school season, like the adorable Elliott shoes from See Kai Run.Even though these super sharp...
On the wings of angels

On the wings of angels

by | Baby, Kid Style

If you watch Project Runway (and if you don’t, you’re dead to me) then you know that shoulders are the new black. All the fall fashions seem to be drawing attention to shoulders in some way, and now baby clothes are in on the bandwagon too. Here,...
School uniform help? – Reader Q&A

School uniform help? – Reader Q&A

by | Tips + Tricks

My daughters attend a school that requires uniforms: Khaki pants and navy blue shirts.  They can wear any solid navy top — no logos or words, and no polos.  Any creative suggestions for some cute tunics, or tees, cardigans? -ShannonI admit I’m a...
Hot red fashion for fall – CMP does Etsy

Hot red fashion for fall – CMP does Etsy

by | Fashion

If you’re looking for a little sumpin’ sumpin’ that will brighten your day and class up your look for fall, take a look at the hot color this season – red. Think of it as a little reward for surviving summer (and all those pastels) intact. The...
Mr. Tolkien? Your toddler shoes are ready.

Mr. Tolkien? Your toddler shoes are ready.

by | Kid Style

The new fall kids’ shoes from CMP fave Livie and Luca are starting to slowly appear on the website and I am absolutely loving the new mushroom-adorned Woodland Boot which is a fun, Hobbit-esque update to the London Boots we were digging last year. These are not...