by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion
I first discovered ABLE on a trip to Ethiopia 11 years ago and was so taken with their mission to help lift women out of poverty with dignity by teaching them a trade crafting beautiful items for fair wages, health care, and educational opportunities. Fun fact: Since...
by Liz Gumbinner | Style + Beauty, Fashion
I was just poking around for stylish trench coats for my fall wardrobe, when a @coolmompicks Instagram follower (hey Alyson!) DM’d me with a question — she was looking for trench coats as well. Only she offered a few must-haves in her request: “More...
by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion
Last year, a colleague with an “in” in the designer shoe world tipped me off that puffy textured sandals, woven textures and braided straps were going to be hot for spring/summer. I blink and whoa — sure enough, they’ve been flooding the...
by Lisa Barnes | Doing Good, Fashion
We have heard that the kids are alright. And in today’s world, it’s always exciting to see teens who are not just being entrepreneurial, but doing good things with their efforts. Like really, really good things. Enter Tie Dye For A Good Cause. New York...
by Kristen Chase | Living, Fashion
Back to school for my kids means back to boots for me. Seems fair, right? Take one peek at any fall 2022 shoe trend post at your favorite style magazine and it’s boots, boots, and more boots, which yay! because I have that category covered in my closet. But that...
by Christina Refford | Back to School Shopping, Fashion
A reader reached out this year to ask for a few of our favorite cool plus-size clothes for teens, to help get her own teen daughter up to speed for back-to-school. And we are happy to oblige! Considering school will be starting up again soon, we know our teens will be...
by Kristen Chase | Style + Beauty, Fashion
Last year, I decided to take a peek at Amazon for an affordable bathing suit, and after reading a ton of reviews, I grabbed this one from the brand Sporlike. And let’s just say, it didn’t disappoint. I feel fantastic in it, and every time I wear it, I get...
by Kristen Chase | Style + Beauty, Fashion
If there’s ever a seasonal style trend I can behind, it’s a specific color, especially this year’s lime green, mostly because it can be super easy and mostly affordable to add to your existing wardrobe. I’m already a big fan of bright colors,...
by Kristen Chase | Style + Beauty, Fashion
My relationship with Kim Kardashian is a bit fraught, so I was pretty reluctant to try her Skims line of undergarments. But after getting bombarded with Instagram ads after my search for a strapless tube bra, I figured I would give them a try. A little background on...
by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion, Doing Good, Gifts for Grads
There’s a lot of inspirational quote jewelry out here. And it’s lovely — but this is definitely not that. Instead, Presently has created a truly meaningful collection of bracelets, each engraved with mantras derived from actual cognitive behavioral...
by Caroline Siegrist | Fashion, Doing Good, Style + Beauty
I was immediately drawn to these Pro Courage Ryka Sneaker before I even learned that they were designed to support a truly important cause. Ryka, the shoe brand founded by survivor/entrepreneur/advocate Sheri Poe, has collaborated with the indomitable Chanel Miller on...
by Kristen Chase | Fashion, Style + Beauty
As someone who basically lives in jean shorts once the weather gets warm enough, I’ve purchased a lot of pairs from many different places over the years. But when Lisa introduced me to these jean shorts at Target a couple of years ago, I’ve never worn...
