by Lexi Petronis | Kid Fashion
We’ve never been shy to share our love for Keds, nor our love for Rifle Paper Co. They teamed up in the spring to make an awesome line of flowery women’s sneakers that we still adore, but now? The Keds x Rifle Paper Co. includes their trademark gorgeous...
by Lexi Petronis | Fashion
As we finish up back-to-school shopping for our kids, parents’ thoughts naturally turn to other pressing concerns. Like, where to find the best deals on boots and other fall shoes for ourselves, because is anyone else sick of flip-flops yet? As it so happens,...
by Liz Gumbinner | Back to School Shopping, School Gear
Our back to school 2018 shopping guide continues, with our picks for super cool backpacks for tweens, teens and older kids. Whether they want to make a style statement or stand out with a backpack that’s minimally chic, we’ve got an incredible assortment...
by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion
First it was the stylish fall shoes on sale at Nordstrom that we shared (and you bought! Because, SHOES! ON SALE!), and then we hit up the collection of summer handbags on sale. Now we’re turning attention to the amazing collection of fall handbags on sale that...
by Liz Gumbinner | Back to School Shopping, Kid Fashion
I happen to love back-to-school shopping, but I know not everyone does. Especially when it comes to kids and fashion trends. Because it can be a little torturous to figure out: A) …what your kids like that they used to not like but now suddenly do like. B)...
by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion
So today is clearly “test the limits of my credit card” day — first the start of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, and then a notification in my inbox that today is a one-day-only 50% off Vince Camuto handbag sale. And friends? It is GOOD. CMP is an...
by Lexi Petronis | Fashion
The much-anticipated Nordstrom anniversary sale opened up to the public today (whoo!) and it’s safe to say the next two weeks will be deal-filled doozies. What we especially love about Nordstrom’s annual sale is that the items aren’t just...
by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion
I have to get out of the black handbag rut. Like, now. Considering most of my wardrobe tends to be blacks, greys and neutrals, I have absolutely no excuse not to dip my toe (or uh, shoulder) into the gorgeous, colorful handbags and accessories that are so hot for fall...
by Lexi Petronis | Fashion
When Adidas released their new limited-edition beer-resistant, puke-proof shoes, they had Oktoberfest in mind. Sure, the famous German festival can be slippery and sloshy and generally pretty disgusting, but you know what? So is everyday parenting. Adidas? No need to...
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