Twinning done right, with mom + me shoes from KEDS x Rifle Paper Co.
I’m not necessarily a mom-and-me-outfit kind of mom, but these new adorable mom and me shoes from Keds have me ready to go matchy-matchy with my four-year-old right tis second. Because Keds + Rifle Paper Company + twinning with my preschooler before she gets too...
TKEES introduces waterproof sandals and here, take my money
I first discovered TKEES 8 years ago, and in that time, I’ve owned more pairs of them than any other brand of shoe. Ever. I love how much more stylish they are than fat rubber flip-flops, plus they’re comfy, go with absolutely everything, and actually last...
Comparing 4 prom dress rental sites to save you time, money, and dressing room meltdowns
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...
Save vs Splurge: My favorite spring 2019 fashion trends to fit any budget
Spring is always my favorite season for fashion (despite the whole realizing I’m going to have to show my triceps again part) and this year’s 2019 spring fashion trends are so incredibly wearable! It’s so refreshing to see fun fabrics, pretty...
My favorite new women’s t-shirt is from Soma. Yes, the bra place!
I was perusing my local Soma last week to pick up a few new bras when I spotted a women’s t-shirt that looked pretty awesome. And well, it turns out that I was indeed correct. Related: The best white t-shirts for women Their Essential Short Sleeve Tee, which I...
Hot new accessory alert: 7 cool barrettes for adults, from fun to super chic
Last week, Elle magazine reported that the hottest accessory new stealing the show at NY Fashion week was barrettes…for adults. And despite some of the totally bizarre fashion trends we’ve seen lately, this is one we can totally get behind. Because, anyone...
I found the absolute perfect cashmere scarf and it’s now on sale too
This past Christmas, I wanted a perfect cashmere scarf — long enough to wrap a couple of times, short enough that it doesn’t poke out the bottom of a knee-length coat. Soft enough that I can wear it indoors, tightly knit enough that I don’t end up...
Cute coral earrings: An easy, affordable way to wear Pantone’s color of the year
When I first heard about the Pantone color of the year being coral, I was uh…not thrilled. Unlike Caroline who can totally wear coral and look gorgeous, I’m a winter (remember that?) and orangey-pinky-brown colors are not generally the best for me. That...
Garmentory: One-stop shopping for stunning indie boutiques and emerging designers
I’m not sure if it was an Instagram ad or something else that made me click over to Garmentory, but I did, and I’m in love. We’re always looking for new designers or indie brands, and what a delight to find this site that’s kind of like the...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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