August is a bit of a weird jewelry-buying time. I want things that will feel all light and happy with my sleeveless dresses, but I've also got an eye towards fall. Which his why these affordable skinny bangles are the perfect thing to ta…
One of my favorite things about having a newborn was swaddling. My babies both loved to be swaddled and I must say, while I did a lot of things badly, I was kind of a swaddling master (please hold the applause). However I did learn that …
Not too many women wish they were pregnant in the heat of August. But when I got a glimpse at Isabella Oliver's new fall/winter maternity collection, I admit almost wish I had a baby bump. The just-launched autumn/winter 2012 collection …
I'm definitely a devotee of handmade, one-of-a-kind jewelry . And some of my favorite pieces are the ones that can't be replicated at all, because the form comes from the imperfect shape of the stone, like a geode or a swath of quartz. S…
It happens again and again: one dress-up lap around the living room and the creepy faux-metallic paint on your daughter's "jewelry" is already flaking off and the molded plastic clasp has begun to warp. It's not always easy to find dress…
When grocery shopping, I try and take my own reusable bags. And I love that now some cities are charging for paper or plastic, to encourage you to BYO. So I love this new company that's offering everything I've wanted in a reusable shopp…
It's summertime which means if you're like us, you probably rock flip flops like they are going out of style. And to lots of us, flip flops are synonymous with Brazil's stylish, comfy, long-wearing Havaianas. And now there's a new collec…
You never forget your first pair of Docs. And I imagine you'll never forget your first Doc Martens bag that melds their steadfast styling with the gorgeous fabrics of Liberty London. Who said punk couldn't be pretty? When two British sty…
As minor as my kids' milestones might seem in the great scheme of things, I still do my fair share of celebrating them. All night in your own bed? Yes! So I decided that I too deserve to treat myself with a little reward for making it th…
If you haven't yet checked out the beautifully designed online style mag, CeciStyle , from the custom stationers of Ceci New York, we think you might like it. In fact, today is a pretty good day to do that very thing. Not coincidentally,…
With everything now at Bluefly up to 75% off I thought I'd poke around there and point out a few (a very, very few) great deals on gorgeous things. Should you be in a shopping-for-less kind of a mood. Just hurry--by the time you read thi…
I admit that a few kids ago, I'd probably roll my eyes a bit at the idea of maternity loungewear. But after seeing the gorgeous dresses from one of our favorite brands, Belabumbum, I'm almost wishing I had a real excuse to wear them. The…
Four words: design your own shoes. No, really. Choose the shape, the toe, the leather, the cloth, the bow. Everything. Just don't blame us if you get addicted. Shoes of Prey is possibly the most magical shopping site I've visited in a wh…
This month being National Pride Month, and we all being proud supporters of kids in all kinds of loving families--well, we're thrilled to see Target's new Pride Collection of tees that helps support a really amazing cause: kids. 100% of …
I have a thing for Hello Kitty (as you may well know) and I also have a thing for Vans. [ see more awesome kicks after the jump!] The collection of Hello Kitty Vans Sneakers for kids is adorable, as you'd expect, but I think what I like …
The one summer wardrobe staple I missed wearing when I was breastfeeding was a simple, easy dress . (Yeah, not too many of us are willing to lift an entire dress over our heads in public.) But these days, there are so many cool options f…
Let's face the facts: you might be Supermom to your kids, but you can't drive a Batmobile. Most of us don't want to be seen in Catwoman's black leather suit. And, much to my personal dismay, Christan Bale has yet to show up at my door, c…
The sad news is that CMP favorite Polarn O. Pyret is discontinuing the maternity and nursing items from their MAMA Collection. The good news? The entire stock has just gone on crazy sale. Save 70% off maternity and nursing wear now while…
I've always traveled with a camisole just in case ...to me, it's one of those staples that you never know when you'll need. Like under a white tee that's a little sheerer than you realized. Or to tuck into your jeans under a top when uh.…
Anyone who knows me will tell you: I'm not dainty. And so much of the personalized jewelry for moms that I see is polished silver, beautifully engraved curlicues, glass photos, and things that, in general, I would break on contact. But t…
With all of the amazing choices for Mother's Day jewelry out there, it can be difficult to pick just one. Well of course you don't have to pick just one, but with this beautiful custom necklace, you can be sure you'll get some serious ba…
Discovering the Paper Statement Etsy shop was like looking at your own perceived craftiness in the mirror and laughing at it. I am absolutely blown away by the things true artists can do out of paper and cardboard. The first thing that c…
We imagine that it's every jewelry-loving woman's dream to have a special piece custom designed just for her by an amazing designer. So when we were approached by designer Emily Maynard of Elva Fields for just that, we jumped at the chan…
One of our favorite kinds of Mother's Day gifts to recommend are those that give back, because we hardly know a mother among us who isn't committed to making the entire world a better place for our babies. Now there's a new one, offering…