My fave chunky boots for fall 2021 that take you right into winter. Bring on the lug soles!
I started browsing all the cool chunky boots for fall 2021 during a rare free moment of downtime this weekend, and wow — leave it to fashionable footwear to get me excited for fall. (And yes, I know we’re a month in but considering I’ve still been...
We found 8 stylish beach coverups for summer. Let’s get out there, already!
After a year of extremely limited social outings, I’m ready to be at the pool all the time. But, last year I also had skin cancer (I’m okay!), so in order to be safe with my very fair skin I’ll need to stay covered up. I’ve been searching...
10 fashionable beach totes we absolutely love this summer
Summer is officially here, and for those of you who are hoping to spend most of your time around the pool or at the beach…we’ve found some of the most fashionable beach totes to elevate your summer style. I know, you probably don’t immediately think...
10 super cute summer backpacks that help you say buh-bye to a long winter
Oh hi, it’s me, your handbag-obsessed friend in NYC, now looking for cute backpacks for summer. As I virtually window shop my way across the internet I’m seeing lots of cute, colorful backpacks that are on trend for 2021 and my “add to cart”...
Oversized handbags for spring and summer: Go big or go home! (Or, “go big and also stay home” works too.)
Oversized handbags are trending and well, hallelujah, the world has finally caught up with New York City! See, we don’t have cars (or trunks or gloves compartments) in which to stash our daily lives, so we just carry our entire lives with with us at all times in...
16 fabulous Mother’s Day gifts that give back to Covid relief and healthcare workers | Mother’s Day Gift Guide
We’ve always had a heart for Mother’s Day gifts that give back, but this year, we’re focusing on gifts that give back to Covid relief efforts, including donations to frontline healthcare workers, food banks, restaurant workers, and all kinds of...
17 wonderful (and affordable!) personalized holiday gifts you can still get in time for Christmas.
Personalized gifts have always been some of our favorites, but finding affordable personalized holiday gifts — well, we really love a challenge. So we’ve found more than a dozen for you all, to help you select something extra-thoughtful for anyone on your...
Tons of beloved Hammitt handbags go on sale, big time. Why wait until Black Friday?
When our own Lisa told me about a massive sale on “my favorite handbags” from Hammitt Los Angeles, I clicked over immediately. Lisa has great taste, first off. And, well, I love bags. If you’re in the market, don’t wait until Black Friday!...
These hand-knit animal scarves require no food, no water, but lots of love.
While a real pet requires food, water, and responsibility, the phenomenal hand-knitted animals scarves from Dutch Etsy artist Nina Fuehrer require…well, just enough responsibility that they come home with your kids at the end of the day. At a recent Etsy holiday...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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