Win the holidays with these 6 cool, affordable, pop bags for girls
My daughter has a pretty firm holiday wish list drawn up already, but I still want to find a few surprises to add in for her. Because it’s so much fun to watch the kids open something they weren’t expecting to get, especially when it’s something fun...
Inspiration and encouragement in the most unlikely of places: Your underwear.
We’ve seen plenty of inspirational art and motivational mugs, but never have we even seen… panties. Well, until now, thanks to Innertruth Panties, a line of embroidered underwear with inspirational messages. On the inside. Admittedly, I giggled, but then,...
Crimson to Clover: 11 incredible Coach fall handbags in colors that we’re here for.
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...
Mermaid Vans: Because fins don’t work well in fall.
A quick trip to the mall and of course I find myself in the Vans store, at which point I might have squealed upon discovering these new mermaid Vans. How cool are they?! They’re actually being billed as “snakeskin” but add the rose gold and well, I...
7 amazing beauty products that maximize the ones you already own.
Kristen and I spent a fun Saturday together this week, getting full makeovers courtesy of our partners, JCPenney Salon and Sephora inside JCPenney. (Do you know how long we could stay there? Long, is all I will tell you.) It’s all part of their 10 Days of...
Adidas puke-proof shoes: Forget Oktoberfest, they’re made for parents!
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...
Smells like team spirit: 8 super fun ways kids can support their favorite team
If your kids are big sports fans like mine, with lots of seasons just getting started or already underway, they love finding fun ways to show off their team spirit. However, lots of schools are starting to ban team jerseys (for real), meaning kids have to get a little...
These vintage Vogue illustration tattoos are the cat’s pyjamas.
It’s September Issue season so what better time to check out the awesome Vintage Vogue Special Edition temporary tattoos from our friends at Tattly. The 1920’s era tattoos are just gorgeous, and perfect for all those cutout dresses and rompers that you...
We believe in unicorn purses! The ultimate collection of 35 outrageous options
Magical things like carrying a unicorn purse make life a little easier. So in my Great Internet Unicorn Purse Hunt of 2017, I scouted the far corners of the web to unearth the most amazing unicorn purses I could find in all price ranges. (Can you tell I’m a...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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