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Comparing 4 prom dress rental sites to save you time, money, and dressing room meltdowns

by Caroline Siegrist | Fashion, Helpful Services, Tips + Tricks

We all know that buying a prom dress can be an exhausting and expensive process, but after learning about these prom dress rental sites, I’m convinced it really doesn’t have to be. These rental sites all let you browse online, select a dress to borrow for...

These funky handmade holiday dresses are perfect for girls who say no to frills and flounce

by Christina Refford | Kid Fashion, Kids

Before you deck the halls, deck your girls out in the handmade, one-of-a-kind holiday dresses and skirts from one of our longtime favorite indie makers, Courtney Courtney. They’re much more comfy than a red faux-taffeta dress with scratchy white lace, we...

5 of the top back-to-school fashion trends, and where to find them for less.

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)...

Today’s fantastic Memorial Day sales mean tons of cool summer clothes and accessories for a steal

by Lexi Petronis | Fashion

You have a lot going on this Memorial Day, but let’s just go ahead and add something else to your to-do list: Shop the Memorial Day sales. Because, friend, there are a lot of deals you don’t want to miss. From kids’ clothes and accessories they can...

Cool kids’ rainbow clothing and accessories for summer: Always in style

by Lexi Petronis | Kids

One of the best things about the rainbow clothing trend we’ve seen so much of lately is…it’s really not a trend at all. Especially if you’re a kid. After all, rainbows never go out of style. So if you’re asking, When is a good time to get...

5 versatile spring dresses for girls, with tips for dressing them up for Easter.

by Kate Etue | Kid Fashion

I’m all about finding versatile spring dresses for my girls, even when it comes to Easter dresses. Spending a ton of money on frilly, crinoline-lined dresses for Easter when my girls are unlikely to ever wear them again isn’t really my thing. (Mama would...

Welcome spring with 7 playful, stylish rainbow dresses for girls.

by Kate Etue | Kid Fashion

I’ve been loving the rainbow fashion trend I’m seeing everywhere, and there are so many rainbow dresses for girls I’m seeing, that just perfect for Easter. (Provided the weather actually feels like spring…in spring! Raise your hand if...

Rockets of Awesome: The clothing subscription box for kids that is, well, awesome.

by Liz Gumbinner | Kid Fashion

I admit I am very skeptical of subscription boxes of clothing like Stitchfix (we published a terrific, brutally honest she said/she said post on it that’s worth a read) since I have very particular tastes and I tend to know what shapes I can wear and what I...

13 sparkly holiday dresses for girls: Bring on the dazzle!

by Kate Etue | Fashion, Kid Fashion

If your family’s holiday schedule is anything like mine, and you have daughters, you know why I’m looking for sparkly holiday dresses for girls right now. I have a calendar full of holiday parties, recitals, school concerts, and a gazillion other special...

The very cool new color-your-own dress for kids could be the hit of the holidays

by Kate Etue | Kid Fashion

Who knew coloring would have become such a huge trend in 2016?Maybe it’s a welcome break from so much screen time or just a way to keep ourselves sane in a crazy year. Because now our girls can even color in their own clothes, with the Christmas-themed Tons of...