Splurge or steal: Cool ombre scarves for spring and how to wear them

by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion

When I saw this Chan Luu ombre scarf on Net-a-Porter I nearly died with envy. I want to eat it it’s so gorgeous. Or at least wrap myself in the gorgeous cashmere-silk blend fabric and never take it off. If you’re wondering how to wear a scarf when winter...

Trend alert: The coolest girls’ floral clothes. And one for boys, too.

by Liz Gumbinner | Kid Style

One of my favorite trends for kids this spring, besides the whole dip-dye ombre look, is floral clothes. Normally I think of them as a little twee, but what I’m seeing is bold, fun without frills, and nothing like what Laura Ingalls wore back in the day. Here...

Spring trend alert: Cool floral accessories for women that have nothing to do with Laura Ingalls.

by Kristen Chase | Fashion

I’ve had my eye on this floral trend for awhile now, but it took seeing the gorgeous Rebecca Minkoff floral trim cross body bag below to finally convince me that I could pull it off–with the caveat that I need to be focusing on cool floral accessories. No...

Trend Alert: Leather Wrap Bracelets – 8 of the coolest styles for spring

by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion

Leather wrap bracelets are so hot right now and I’m hoping the trend doesn’t go anywhere soon. It’s the right balance of casual, fun, and a little edgy, and you can pull it off whatever your style. Especially since multi-layered bracelets are really...

If you’re not a Gilt member yet, here’s 25 very good reasons why you should be.

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

It’s crazy to imagine that anyone who shops isn’t yet a member of Gilt Group yet. We’ve seen them grow over the years from mere flash sale site, to a major retail force, with men’s clothes, maternity, food, and even city-specific sales....

Handmade gifts from Far and Wide Collective that look good and do good.

by Melissa | Fashion

After scooping up some handmade jewelry at a street bazaar during a recent trip to Mexico, I started yearning for even more handmade gifts and one-of-a-kind accessories with an origin slightly more interesting than what I see in mall store chains. We love finding...

Gorjana jewelry: Affordable, adorable, and ready for spring

by Liz Gumbinner | Kids

I was so excited to be introduced to the affordable, very wearable Gorjana jewelry by a friend whose necklace I couldn’t stop ogling. Of course the one she wore is no longer online (d’oh) but so much in the shop caught my eye, like this superstar necklace,...

Steal this look: The Lupita Nyong’o headband at the Oscars

by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion

We try not to play favorites (too much) but we admit to cheering loudly the second Lupita Nyong’o hit the Oscars red carpet in that stunning sky blue Prada dress accessorized with a fabulous gold and diamond headband–right through her well-deserved Oscar...

The new Coach bags: The coolest of colorblock for spring

by Kristen Chase | Fashion

Ooh, how the new Coach bags are tempting me this spring. I’ve loved the whole colorblock trend even before it was hot, which means I’ve got lots of pieces I can pull right out of my closet and wear in a snap. But these stylish handbags are giving me a...

The new SJP shoes by Sarah Jessica Parker have arrived at Nordstrom! But which ones are worth the designer prices?

by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion

Today, Nordstrom launched their exclusive, and much-awaited new line of SJP shoes designed by Sarah Jessica Parker. And as someone who’s seen her a couple of times in person (from afar), they are very her. Lots of high heeled, strappy sandals in hot designer...