The new Hayden-Harnett clutches and wallets: Awesome holiday gift on sale, check.

by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion

My obsession with indie designer bag and accessory label Hayden-Harnett is getting–well, a little obsessive. And these new clutches are an amazing gift for the stylish women on your list, especially at a sale price this week only. Through Sunday, save 25% on the...

The designer diaper bag you won’t give up with the diapers

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby

It’s been a while since I’ve found a designer diaper bag that made me wish for a do-over on the diaper bags I carried during my own early stroller-pushing days. And now, here are three from one of my favorite designers.     While Marc Jacobs may...

More to love: Rent the Runway adds plus sizes

by Liz Gumbinner | Helpful Services

You could say a few of us here have become quite the evangelists for Rent the Runway. After seeing Kristen strut her stuff on a Las Vegas business trip in two gorgeous designer dresses, I tried it myself for an event this past spring, and fell in love with the...

The Ralph Lauren Kids’ collection: Our 5 favorites for fall and holiday

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

featured partner One of the fun parts of fall for us is looking at all the fun new fashion trends, and getting fun ideas for our own kids. Last week we swooned over the new Ralph Lauren Kids’ collection in their adorable fashion show video hosted by Jessica...

The Orla Kiely baby bag: designer on the outside, diapers on the inside

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby

Since I love everything Orla Kiely, I’m so glad to see this London designer out with a cool new diaper bag for moms who don’t want to trade their sense of style for their sense of practicality. The Orla Kiely Baby Bag is so great looking for...

High end designer clothing for less. And then, less on top of that. If you hurry.

by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion

Over a year ago, we introduced you to The RealReal, a fabulous online designer consigment shop with incredible deals on super high-end clothes and accessories. It’s blown up over the past year with a growing selection of the kinds of things you drool over, and...

The Rebecca Minkoff tastemaker series honors cool moms. And Cool Mom Picks!

by Cool Mom Team | Fashion

We love prolific designer and mom Rebecca Minkoff. Love! Liz is still coveting her black and white tote and Kristen continues to drool over her mint crossbody bag. So we are beyond honored (seriously) to find ourselves interviewed this week on her excellent,...

The kids’ table is the place to be with Marimekko’s fun, fancy dishes

by Stephanie Slate | Kitchen + Dining

I love using colorful matching dish sets for my kids’ snacks and meals. Not to mention, I swear it makes my kids eat better. And now, there’s a new line of children’s dinnerware from Marimekko–yes, the design house responsible for the iconic...

Shopping Etsy with Jonathan Adler. Dream? Not exactly…

by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor

One of our great honors in the years of running Cool Mom Picks was the opportunity to appear on Etsy’s blog, curating some of our favorite handmade Mother’s Day Gifts. So I always love peeking in to see what other designers, bloggers, and tastemakers like...

Adler-awesome: stuffed toys with big, bold style

by Kristen Chase | Art + Decor

I suppose it’s just my luck that now that my youngest has outgrown her nursery, I’m finding all sorts of cool nursery decor and accessories. But that’s why I love Jonathan Adler’s Junior collection so much, because it works as well for babies...