Swankifying the booster seat with Clek

by Cool Mom Team | Baby

One of the biggest complaints we hear about kids car seats and boosters is how ugly they are. Yes, I know safety is the biggest priority, but once we check that off the list, I would prefer not to have a ginormous thing squarely in my rear view that’s covered in...

A new hipper-than-thou men’s shopping site from the folks at Gilt Groupe

by Melissa | Uncategorized

The day my husband and I got engaged is the day he stopped clothes shopping for himself. Partly upon my request. It’s now up to me to pick out everything from his sleeping t-shirts to his ties. Seeing as how I’m not a big fan of department store shopping...

Isabella Oliver’s fall collection makes pregnancy clothes actually covetable

by Melissa | Baby, Fashion

There are very few things that would make me miss being pregnant. But the gorgeous fall collection from genius fashion designer Isabella Oliver actually has me wishing I could wear maternity clothes again. I ogled the uber-chic maternity pieces from Isabella Oliver...

Now I know my Q O Z’s…

by Cool Mom Team | Art + Decor

If had to do one thing over with our nursery, it would be buying more items that look good after your kid hits two. As cute as those bunny rabbit rugs are under a crib–not so much with a kindergartener. I think the letterpress rug at CB2 is so cool for a...

Project Runway winner Gretchen Jones and Piperlime partner up for charity

by Stephanie Mayers | Fashion

I have always loved wearing jewelry with a story behind it, and I’ve never really been a fan of the mass produced status pieces that everyone else and her mother is sporting too. So naturally I was thrilled to hear about Piperlime’s new partnership with...

We’ll miss you Nico and Zoe and Oliebollen!

by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings

We’re always sad to see shops close, particularly when it’s two of our all time faves like Oliebollen and Nico and Zoe, but there is one small bright side, that is if you’d like to score huge discounts on their gorgeous inventory. [Don’t miss...

Why should kids get all the great clothes?

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

So many times I wish that my favorite kids designers were designer for us adults too. And now–hello! Thank you, kit +lili! I’m loving their line for adults, including beautiful dresses, flowy peasant tops in bold modern patterns, and cheery reversible tote...

Leave it to Kate Spade to make you covet a diaper bag

by Cool Mom Team | Baby

There are a few things that I haven’t really used since having my second kid, and one of them happens to be a diaper bag. I’ve got enough on my hands traveling with four kids; I’d rather not lug all their crap in a gigantic bag too. But leave it to...

Swankify your spring wardrobe for 40% less.

by Cool Mom Team | Fashion

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 the one in the Meatpacking...

Appaman launches for Target making coolness more affordable

by Melissa | Baby, Kid Style

At this point, it’s not news that Target is spot-on in the designer collaboration department. They seem to keep churning out awesome new collection after awesome new collection with the hottest kid brands around. And now it’s Appaman’s turn. Hooray!...