Nike’s new maternity collection is made for mamas of all shapes and sizes.
We’re always on the lookout for maternity clothing that honors woman, of more shapes and sizes than some of the designer labels. Not all of us look like all the size 2 models in maternity catalogs, ya know? As for me, I basically lived in athleisure while I was...
Our favorite Patagonia fall jackets for the family let you shop your values. At least if your values include standing up for the planet.
You may have seen the news this week about the new labels in Patagonia shorts. Just four words appear on the underside of the labels: Vote the a**holes out. This isn’t just cheeky resistance; Patagonia is a company that’s always stood up for the...
7 favorite pieces of political jewelry that support voting rights organizations
If the continued interest over Michelle Obama’s lovely “Vote” necklace from last month’s speech at the Democratic National Convention was any indication, many of us are also eager to promote our voting rights loud and proud, this critically...
Michelle Obama’s VOTE necklace: Found it, want it.
Like everyone I know, I was absolutely captivated and moved by Michelle Obama’s DNC speech last night. (Please, watch if you haven’t already.) It’s what I woke up thinking about this morning and I know I will keep thinking about it. And while it was...
A tee that celebrates nurses and supports a great cause? We’re not crying… (yes we are)
I’ve lost count of all the times that healthcare workers have brought me to tears with their bravery and selflessness over the last few months. So I was thrilled to find this Everyday Hero t-shirt collection celebrating nurses, from the wonderful indie label...
5 of my favorite cute, comfy shoes on sale at Nordstrom right now.
Retail therapy is real these days for me, no apologies. But I’m not quite focused on what’s “in” right now — or not as much as usual. Just what’s comfy, cute, and will make me feel a little more put-together when I grab my get...
If you’ve ever wished you could buy a single shoe…this new line of adaptive shoes from Zappos is here for you
I’ve been so happy to see clothing brands expanding their offerings to meet the diverse needs of their customers, whether it’s Halloween costumes for kids with special needs or adaptive clothing for kids with sensory issues. And this new Zappo’s...
4 cool mask accessories to make wearing a face mask a little more comfortable
If your ears ache like crazy right now, you’re doing something right, mask-wise. But good news! With these accessories, you can make wearing a face mask a whole lot more comfortable, and for glasses wearers, a whole lot less foggy. Plus, if your state is like...
5 stylish, comfy robes because do we really need to get dressed?
I was never really a robe person until this whole Coronavirus quarantine went down, and now I barely take it off. I wear mine the second I wake up, and then when 5pm hits, it’s back on again. Full disclosure: There may have been days these last two weeks where I...
5 of our favorite sweatpants and leggings. Because right now, we’re not wearing anything else.
Props to you if you’re stuck at home like us these days and are putting on more than leggings or sweatpants. If you’ve been catching our #StyleOver40 on Instagram, then you know that for us, that is not the case. We are currently living in our favorite...
Pregnant? How to score high-end maternity clothes at huge discounts right now. | Sponsored Message
We all know how expensive maternity clothes can be, but we also know how great-fitting, smart, stylish clothes make us feel so much better when we’re pregnant or postpartum. Well here’s one way to score lots of fashionable, high-end maternity clothes that...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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