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 Marsha Takeda-Morrison | Fashion
Along with cool sunnies, a good beach read and sunscreen with a high SPF, the perfect summer tote is an important summer essential. It needs to be big enough to hold everything you (and your kids) will need for a day out, be durable enough to handle some sand and sea,...
by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion, Kid Fashion
We’ve always talked about conscientious consumerism around here — buy fewer things, but love all of them — and wearing fashion from companies we feel amazing about supporting. The newest addition to our closets: CHNGE, a hip new streetwear brand...
by Liz Gumbinner | Living, Style + Beauty
We’ve always said that Mother’s Day gifts don’t have to be expensive — but they do have to be thoughtful. (Well, at least they should be, right?) One of my favorite gifts from my kids of all time, aside from the hand-written cards and artwork...
by Cool Mom Staff | Mother's Day Gifts
If you’re struggling to shop for Mother’s Day gifts for the mom who has everything, we always say, turn to Mother’s Day gifts that give back in some way. Some of the most memorable gifts our own kids have given us are ones that support other moms and...
by Lexi Petronis | Fashion
Like many of you, I’ve spent years working in offices that required tailored clothes — clothes that looked good, but pinched and rubbed and inspired myriad fantasies about burning them all in a bonfire by the end of the day. But the days of pinchy pants are...
by Caroline Siegrist | Fashion
What happens when designer Coach bags meet the designs of pop art icon Keith Haring? Some show-stoppingly chic handbags, it turns out. And even though some of these Keith Haring X Coach handbags seem like they might cost as much as a Keith Haring original — they...
by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion, Kids
In our recent post on spring fashion trends, the good, the bad, and the OMGWTF, one trend we did give a thumbs-up to are big floral patterns — provided you know how to wear them and they don’t overwhelm your wardrobe. Well ,hooray for the new partnership...