by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion, Tips + Tricks
A reader and friend asked for some Rent the Runway alternatives for from dress rentals, on behalf of her daughter who’s currently prom dress shopping. She pointed out that today’s teens are so eco-conscious, that many would prefer not to buy a new dress...
by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion
After seeing ads for Mott & Bow denim in my Instagram feed for a while, a friend insisted that I had to check them out. I did! And I ordered! Turns out the brand isn’t only legit, they’re beloved by a ton of fashion editors, they have customers who...
by Liz Gumbinner | Doing Good, Style + Beauty
You know how much we love gifts that give back, and I was thrilled to find one more in the new Happy Jack x Kenneth Cole capsule collection. Our posts may contain affiliate links and some purchases generate a small commission to support our work at no additional cost...
by Liz Gumbinner | Easter Gifts, Style + Beauty
If you have a Peeps obsession like so many of us, you have to peep (sorry) the new Betsey Johnson x Peeps rhinestone bunny bag that’s out just in time for Easter. In classic yellow, hot pink, or baby blue, this crossbody bag is tricked out in a bevy of...
by Cool Mom Picks Deals Team | Fashion
We’ve been sharing plenty of sales and cool finds for updating your home for spring, but if it’s your wardrobe that needs a refresh, we’ve got you covered there too! Here are just 9 shops you should be browsing if you want to find something you love...
by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion
I feel like my entire social feed of fashionistas have been consumed with Acne Studio scarves as of late, with commenters wondering where to get them, why they’re so expensive, and then of course, where to get them for less. Or at least how to reasonably steal...
by Liz Gumbinner | Style + Beauty, Valentine's Day
Finding the right gifts for girlfriends – romantic or otherwise – is so important. It’s a way to say “I get you and you matter to me,” whether you sleep in the same bed, or she’s your BFF from college who you catch up with once a year. What makes...
by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion
Oversized handbags are trending again and well, hallelujah, the world is once again feeling New York City! See, we don’t have cars (or trunks or gloves compartments) in which to stash our daily lives, so we just carry our entire lives with with us at all times...
by Liz Gumbinner | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing, Doing Good
We’re always fans of finding gifts that give back to meaningful causes during the holiday season (or all year long, really) and one of my favorite new finds is a woman-run businesses that’s also supporting one of my favorite causes: helping us raising the...
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 Kate Etue | DIY, Health, Fitness + Wellbeing
When I started keeping a gratitude journal with my daughter a few years back, I was struck by her comment one night at bedtime: “Doing this makes me so happy.” All the research I’ve seen seems to support her reaction; keeping lists of the things...
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...
