EDITORS' NOTE (Jan, 2015): We suggest you read our postscript below, as well as the comments beneath this post, if you have arrived at this page with intent to order from Elizabeth Anne Boots. The overwhelming number of complaints regard…
I am already a huge fan of Rent the Runway , so when I discovered their new Unlimited service, I may have scared the neighbors with my screeches. And trust me, if you love accessories as much as I do, you are going to want to sign up for…
I love designer bags from big names, don't get me wrong. But there's also just something awesome about handcrafted bags from indie designers and smaller names, especially when they are as modern, sophisticated, and hot (did I mention hot…
So when I saw the MZ Wallace Farmer's Market Tote I willed it onto my shoulder. I'm a huge MZ Wallace fan thanks to all the compliments I get when I carry their Hayley bag on my shoulder. But when I found out their newest addition actual…
As organized as I may be in other aspects of my life, I consider myself a bit organizationally challenged when it comes to my handbags. No matter how big or small it is, I always manage to lose things I need in the black hole of my tote …
Okay, I know it isn't 1984 and Madonna isn't the world's biggest style icon, but I must confess that I've started showing my bra straps again. And not in the "I-have-a-baby-feeding-from-my-boobs" kinda way. And here I must confess that o…
Figuring out an outfit on a daily basis is not easy. Add pregnancy to the process and you can get a recipe for frustration as I can say from experience. Luckily HATCH , my favorite chic maternity brand, just introduced the HATCH Layers s…
I know, I know - this is going to turn into the ABLE accessories blog if they don't stop coming out with gorgeous, very wearable handmade accessories that help support women around the world. Recently we introduced you to their new jewel…
It's no secret that I've got an obsession with bags , so when I saw these leather summer totes from CMP fave Ellington (so pretty!) the only question in my mind was which color to get. I really love that Ellington took their popular clas…
I've been deeply committed to supporting FashionABLE since visiting them in Ethiopia on a humanitarian trip with ONE nearly two years ago. These guys get it right, producing gorgeous handmade scarves and accessories that are not only inc…
They alway say its not what you know, it's who you know. I say most often it's both, and this is true for some talented Native American women in New Mexico whose jewelry making craftsmanship is celebrated and shared by a group of super s…
Over the years, I've gotten a little more playful with my shades -- actually purchasing more than just my one go-to "please children don't break them" pair per summer. So when I saw the new Karlie Kloss and Warby Parker sunglasses collab…
High-waisted bikinis are trending in a big way this summer for women, and we're loving the fun retro vibe that has us channeling our inner Brigitte Bardot. (In our dreams, we know.) Those of us with less-than-flat abs are excited for the…
If you feel the way I feel about Birkenstocks, then you'll be very happy to see I've got some stylish Birkenstock alternatives for you. Oh don't get me wrong, I wore them proudly 15 years ago, but these days, I'm not so sure I can pull t…
As if I didn't love FashionABLE enough, they've just collaborated with ONE.org to launch their limited edition ONE FashionABLE summer scarf and wow, is it gorgeous. Even better, the profits now help two great charitable organizations. I'…
Each year we love to see what comes out of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund competition, which highlights the work of upcoming designers. J. Crew has partnered with the winners for the past four years to bring their names and work to those of…
Raven + lily has been one of my favorite go-to gift sources ever since we first featured them a long time ago here on Cool Mom Picks and discovered their wonderful selection of gifts that give back. So it's not surprise they've got a lov…
Clearly we're having a thing for hidden message keepsake jewelry this week, because first we found the awesome necklaces from Beth Macri , and now I'm crushing on this secret message locket spotted on Etsy. Dearest Mine finds vintage 196…
Mother's Day is over, but we'd be proud to wear this Two Letter Hidden Message Necklace from Beth Macri on any day of the year. Plus, any day is a good day to give a sweet gift to a new parent, a grandparent, a friend in need of a boost,…
For Star Wars fans, every day is May the Fourth (Be With You). That's why I have a LEGO Boba Fett riding shotgun in my cup holder. Heh. But if you like your Star Wars with high fashion and limited-edition bling, you're going to dig the j…
I'm a huge fan of the Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black , and I'm also partial to gorgeous jewelry that supports a great cause. So I was pretty excited to discover this lovely limited edition Orange is the New Black locket …
With warmer temperatures finally here, I can toss my beloved black bag to the back of my closet and brighten up my wardrobe with bolder, more colorful bags for spring. So pull out those flip flops and take a peek at my ten personal favor…
I've seen my fair share of personalized jewelry for moms, and I tend to lean towards more unique pieces that don't have me wearing my kids' engraved names, birth dates, and shoe sizes around my neck. (Well, maybe one, but not all three t…
There's nothing like jewelry hand crafted by an artist who's passionate about her art, but the prices can often be really—well, splurgey. So in time for Mother's Day, I'm so happy to find Freshie and Zero handmade jewelry that's perfect …