On the wings of angels

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style

If you watch Project Runway (and if you don’t, you’re dead to me) then you know that shoulders are the new black. All the fall fashions seem to be drawing attention to shoulders in some way, and now baby clothes are in on the bandwagon too. Here,...

School uniform help? – Reader Q&A

by Cool Mom Team | Tips + Tricks

My daughters attend a school that requires uniforms: Khaki pants and navy blue shirts.  They can wear any solid navy top — no logos or words, and no polos.  Any creative suggestions for some cute tunics, or tees, cardigans? -ShannonI admit I’m a...

Cool Mom Picks Loves Psychobaby – Back to School Edition

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

We just had so much fun picking our favorite summer clothes and accessories at Psychobaby last month that we decided to switch things up just in time for back to school shopping.  Which is now. Cue the “holy crap it’s September already?”...

Hot red fashion for fall – CMP does Etsy

by Leah | Fashion

If you’re looking for a little sumpin’ sumpin’ that will brighten your day and class up your look for fall, take a look at the hot color this season – red. Think of it as a little reward for surviving summer (and all those pastels) intact. The...

Back to school clothes that don’t wear out by October. Promise.

by Susan | Baby, Kid Style

My kids wear uniforms to school. In general, I’m a big fan because it makes getting out the door that much easier (white polo! navy shorts! let’s go!). But I get a little wistful when I’m shopping for school clothes — after all, how excited can...

Mr. Tolkien? Your toddler shoes are ready.

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

The new fall kids’ shoes from CMP fave Livie and Luca are starting to slowly appear on the website and I am absolutely loving the new mushroom-adorned Woodland Boot which is a fun, Hobbit-esque update to the London Boots we were digging last year. These are not...

Back to school dresses that go way beyond dresses

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

Yes, I know that the dresses from Pink Chicken are not the least expensive in all the land, but I’ll tell you why I love them beyond nearly anything else in my girls’ wardrobe:They’re well made, the styles are adorable and I can toss them in the wash...

The Cool Mom Picks Back to School Shopping Guide! It’s here!

by Cool Mom Team | Meta

We know there are still a few beach days in your future, but consider this your gentle reminder that the first day of preschool, kindergarten or beyond is just around the bend. But, don’t worry, we’ve got your back and have put together our third annual...

The diaper bag for fall (with emphasis on THE)

by Cool Mom Team | Baby

All this back to school shopping for my daughter has gotten in the mood for fall. And for me, that means pulling out my favorite boots and looking for a brand new diaper bag. We’re already huge fans of the Baby Kaed bags from mom Lavinia Lobo, and now her new...

The back to school sneakers for climbing a tree or cutting a rug

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

While all of the trend forecasting is pointing to the 80s for fall, I’m loving the 80s-meets-50s footwear mashup of the new Keds saddle shoe sneaker, right in time for back to school shopping.It’s that rare hybrid that’s got all the comfort and...