Organic kids clothes made for play, discovery, and adoration

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

Scout Collection was the first company I ever encountered at a trade show that was totally committed to organic kids clothes and fair trade practices, but designed with styling that could hold its own in any chic urban boutique. This was about four years ago. To think...

Denim and denim – can it be done?

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

This post also appears on the Gap 1969 Stream along with tons of photos, articles, inspiration, and tips about denim.It’s so funny having to say that denim is in for kids because, hello, was it ever out? I adore seeing denim now in surprising places –...

Kids tees that make a great story

by Elizabeth | Kid Style

The mission of past CMP pick, Out of Print Clothing is to spread the joy of reading. Through fashion. Hey, two of our favorite things? And, now, they have expanded their collection to include t-shirts for kids. Find shirts featuring cover of the first edition of the...

Cute boy clothing – yay!

by Melissa | Kid Style

I love having a son. The way he has to touch every wheel he sees–even if it’s on some random stranger’s Rollerblade–is so cute. My only complaint about giving birth to a boy, as opposed to a girl, is the sheer lack of cool clothing options....

This season’s forecast: circus animals and a good chance of peacocks

by Elizabeth | Baby, Kid Style

Yesterday was the most absolutely perfect early fall day, but today? This gray sky is reminding me of what’s to come. I don’t know about you, but I get a little grumpy in the wintertime. By the end of winter, I’m a lot grumpy. The Scandinavians get...

To Halloween and beyond!

by Betsy | Kid Style

Oh Lordie do I wish I could be one of those moms who whips up their kid’s Halloween costume every year. But no, I end up going to some Party store and buying an overpriced polyester get-up. Whether or not you can sew I think this adorable hand made super hero...

More incentive to get the kids to play outside – How does 75 bucks sound?

by Elizabeth | Kid Style

I love this time of year. Now that it’s not grossly hot, I feel inspired to do fun activities with my kids outdoors. But in a few months when the temperature dips? Yup, it’s a long winter and there are only so many times you can walk around Target to get...

The joy of socks

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style

I’ve found you spend the first few years of your baby’s life building up a wardrobe you can love. You start to know which brands fit, which hold up in the wash, and just when you do…bam. Your kid is too big and you have to start over. [don’t...

Hot for purple

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

I still remember the moment I found the perfect little purple striped cotton girls dress from Petit Bateau. It was a splurge for sure. But I was pregnant with #2, and knew I’d get a whole lot of use out of it two times around. (You can even see it on my daughter...

So let’s talk Jeggings, and how to make them work for your kids.

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

We know that “Jeggings” are pretty much the fashion word for fall, and while we will probably be making fun of ourselves in ten years for it, we’re kind of in love with them right now. Especially on kids. My own girls have a couple of pairs these...