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Sometimes a little pampering is in order: the natural indulgence of Tata Harper Skincare

by Christina Refford | Beauty + Cosmetics

Luxe alert: I was introduced to the 100% natural, nontoxic Tata Harper Skincare at Canyon Ranch this summer. It was a moment of seriously posh pampering in my otherwise ordinary life, and an incredibly soothing experience. Luckily, it’s a splurge you can enjoy...

Sparkle on: these rings rock however you roll

by Kirsten | Fashion

I admit it. Finding unique accessories that stand out from what I see on the wrists and fingers of the other women in my neighborhood gives me a little caffeine shot of joy. I love it when someone asks, “Where did you get that?” Sometimes I want to...

One of these things is not like another

by Cool Mom Team | Fashion

I’m definitely a devotee of handmade, one-of-a-kind jewelry. And some of my favorite pieces are the ones that can’t be replicated at all, because the form comes from the imperfect shape of the stone, like a geode or a swath of quartz. So I love this San...

Punk goes pretty (says the Doc Martens fan)

by Delilah S. Dawson | Fashion

You never forget your first pair of Docs. And I imagine you’ll never forget your first Doc Martens bag that melds their steadfast styling with the gorgeous fabrics of Liberty London.Who said punk couldn’t be pretty? When two British style institutes merge,...

Colorblock handbags from Hayden-Harnett – be still my heart

by Cool Mom Team | Fashion

I have absolutely loved the colorful handbag trend that’s helped get me through winter, and I’m thrilled to see it shows no signs of taking leave come spring. Which is less than a month away, incidentally. Feel free to squee at your leisure....

One gift for them, one for me. One for them, one for me…

by Cool Mom Team | Fashion

While you’re oh so busy shopping for everyone on your list (and man, doesn’t that list seem to get bigger every year?) I say, don’t forget to pick up a little something something for yourself. Something that you can show off at every store you hit,...