I'm dying to make a reference to the fanny pack as being the butt of all tourist jokes -- oh wait, I think I just did. But let's be fair, there is something to be said to a hands-free way of carrying a little cash and your keys when you'…
Sometimes when I'm chasing four kids around the zoo, the playground, or the pool, I've wished for a bag that I can just pop on my back. Yes, I know that's called a "backpack," however, I'm not really a backpack kind of a gal. Plus I don'…
Six years ago I was introduced to modern jewelry designer Marjorie Victor and instantly fell for her sophisticated geometric designs. This NYC based artist launched her collection in 2003 and ever since, her name keeps popping up in plac…
I like my mom jewelry like I like my men: wooden, flexible, and hanging from a brass chain. (Ha.) Okay, that came out all wrong. But this unique photo necklace still rocks my socks. The Chunky Old Camera photo necklace by Etsy shop Vecto…
We're already big TOMS fans; their offbeat espadrille-inspired shoes are the perfect combination of looking good and doing good , since a child in need is given a pair of shoes for every one you buy. But it gets better: TOMS is now getti…
I'm fortunate that I do not have any medical conditions that require me to wear a medic alert bracelet, but if I did, you can bet I'd slap it on my wrist permanently, regardless of what it looked like. But these days, you don't necessari…
We know that many of you, like us, have been trying to track down the very cool Old Navy gay pride t-shirts. At this point, they won't be available online, but rather in 26 select stores across the country. (Our fingers are crossed that …
We love seeing the amazing work of independent artisans recognized on big sites--except when they don't actually give credit to the artist. That seems to be the case with jewelry artist Stevie Koerner of tru.che , whose beautiful United/…
We've always been proud to support all types of families at Cool Mom Picks--the ones with one mommy, the ones with two mommies, the ones with no mommies at all. So we're thrilled to see that Old Navy is doing the same, by making a stand …
If you like swanky designer clothes but not the swanky designer clothes prices, one of my favorite ever boutiques is having a 40% off sale right now that's definitely worth a few clicks. New Yorkers can pop into Scoop in person (I love t…
As we move out of scarf season (at last!) I love the stylish blending of scarf and necklace from Necklush, which seems at once futuristic and retro. Kind of like a gypsy space pirate. Although I'm not sure space pirates have accessories …
With three involved-in-everything kids, there is no way I can spend more than a few dollars on teacher thank-you gifts, even for their favorites. So I now approach my fellow parents to pool our dollars together for one nicer item. There'…
There have been many times during my pregnancy that I've been tempted to leave the house naked. Not to flaunt my maternal form, but rather because wearing clothing during pregnancy can be so darn uncomfortable. Sure maternity jeans are f…
For those of you addicted to summer flip-flops, but who want something that's a step up in the style department from thick rubber beach-ready thongs, I have just found the sweetest option. The Brazilian-made TKees are promoted as "cosmet…
Pregnancy presents some interesting sartorial challenges. Wearing a bra can feel torturous, but keeping the girls supported is a necessity. Covering the belly can feel oppressive, but not keeping it sheathed is out of the question. So wh…
Even though I'm still breastfeeding my six-month old every few hours, I somehow forget that little fact when I go shopping and want to buy all these adorable sundresses for myself. Lifting my dress up over my head every time the baby nee…
Let's face it: flip flops are a summer must-have. But instead of defaulting to a cheapie pair that will fall apart or fade the first time you wear them, think about investing in a really good pair and wearing them all summer -- or foreve…
At 38 weeks pregnant, I can honestly say I feel about as unsexy as a sack of potatoes. But just like putting a smile on your face is supposed to make you feel happier, wearing sexy lingerie should do the same thing, right? That was my mi…
While my belly has been massively expanding over the last eight months, my wardrobe hasn't. My pregnancy dressing tactic has been to buy a few key maternity pieces and then fudge the rest with my regular threads. Fake it 'til you make, i…
I'm in the final stretch of my third trimester and no matter what I put on, I have a tendency to feel like, well, someone who's eight months pregnant. So when I spotted a recent pic a of a pregnant celeb with a multi-hued scarf from new …
Usually, when I hear the words "geometry" or "polymer clay," I start daydreaming about cupcakes until the conversation comes back around to something I dig. Like cupcakes. But as soon as I saw the cool jewelry by nomilktoday, I perked ri…
I'm a sucker for designer collaborations, so when I heard Converse was partnering with Finnish design house Marimekko for the Converse Hearts Marimekko limited edition collection, I kicked off my All-Stars and ran to the computer to chec…
Attention all you picky handbag ladies, daughters of picky handbag ladies, sisters or nieces of picky handbag ladies. --yeah you. You know who you are. Behold the brilliance of the design-your-own handbag line from boston Etsy seller Ecl…
This week we had a taste of spring - not the sunny, warm spring, but the rainy, cold spring that you know is right around the corner. And nothing cheers us up around here on a rainy day like a fun new pair of rain boots ready for puddle …