At the very top of my bucket list of designers I hope to have hanging in my closet one day is Marni . I've always loved the Italian design house's eclectic mix of prints and modern offbeat silhouettes. Now, thanks to a collaboration with…
I've had our eye on Atlanta-based artisan Jessica Swift ever since I discovered her gorgeous reversible ceramic necklace at the Indie Craft Experience. She's since expanded with a fabulous line of cool iPhone cases, and now, these adorab…
Ah shapewear. How essential you are. After all, the beginning of every new year starts with the same pledge: "I will get in shape." But this year, I didn't even dare make that resolution--with a baby who doesn't sleep through the night a…
My TOMS wedges might just be my favorite pair of high-heeled spring and summer shoes, but even as comfy as they are, they're still high for chasing after four kids. And while I've yet to feel hip enough to pull off the Classic styles, th…
Pantone has decreed that 2012 is the year of Tangerine Tango, which they describe as "a spirited reddish orange that continues to provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward." I couldn't agree more. It doesn't hurt that…
We love finding ways to make our purchasing dollars do good in the world. Now we have another one to add to the list, along with Tiny Revolutionary, Jedidiah, and do-gooder deal site Pure Citizen. Welcome, Sevenly! Each week, Sevenly sel…
I pretty much live in boots all winter long. Which means my drawers are also home to a healthy stock of stocking and leggings . The problems with stockings and boots though, is that I often still need to wear socks over them to keep my t…
It's time to ring in the new year, which is a perfect excuse to get dressed up. Whether you're waving goodbye to 2011 or running to greet 2012, your party deserves a little pretty. But don't rush out and buy something you'll never wear a…
Forget investing in a new LBD; if you have any hopes of getting out this New Year's Eve and want to update your look, I'd invest in the accessory of the year: funky, sexy stockings. If you're not familiar with the Austrian label Wolford …
It should always be a joy to do a little online shopping, especially when you're hoping to see your money do a little good in the world . That's why Jedidiah is so nice. Every one of their lovely adult shirts and accessories you buy cont…
We've already established our love for Zappos , which is quite clear if you take a peek at our closets. So when they asked us to some of our favorite dresses for the holidays, we knew the only problem we'd have would be culling our list …
Designer clothes tend to be timeless and well made -- I guess that is why the magazines call it "investment dressing." However, the reality is that most moms simply cannot afford to invest thousands of dollars on one article of clothing,…
Spending time shopping for myself is basically a joke with two kids under the age of three, but it's certainly nice to receive a little fashion treat every month in the mail. And that's just why I joined StyleMint , the newish online, me…
Prior to chopping all my hair off a few months ago, I was the queen of the ponytail. I used to feel bad about pulling my hair back on a daily basis, mostly because I could never quite master making my ponytails look like anything more th…
Having just had a baby three months ago, I know oh so well the need to be comfy during pregnancy--especially when you sleep. Forget about getting up to pee every 20 minutes, there's also the issue of sleeping on your back or your side (I…
There are very few things that would make me miss being pregnant. But the gorgeous fall collection from genius fashion designer Isabella Oliver actually has me wishing I could wear maternity clothes again. I ogled the uber-chic maternity…
I love shopping for clothes . But what I really, really love is shopping for clothes and getting a great deal. That's why finding out about this private fashion deal site set off my Pavlovian response--just subtract the drool. Oh, who am…
In honor of National Breastfeeding Week, we've asked our contributors to share their favorite nursing picks. This panicky feeling hits you when you realize you're still nursing, you're going back to work, and your entire wardrobe is in s…
This week, in honor of World Breastfeeding Week, we've asked our contributors to share their favorite nursing picks. I was lucky-- nursing was easy for me. Dressing fashionably while nursing, however, was impossible. In between spit-up, …
Designer Elizabeth Bohannan has an inspired mission: to help young women in Uganda achieve their higher learning goals. And she's doing it through beautiful sandals. Yes, sandals. Sseko Designs ( sey-ko) was created to provide women with…
So many times I wish that my favorite kids designers were designer for us adults too. And now--hello! Thank you, kit +lili! I'm loving their line for adults, including beautiful dresses , flowy peasant tops in bold modern patterns, and c…
A scarf is a simple way to change the look of even the most casual shorts-and-tee mom outfit -- and if your scarf is also making the world a better place, then you're really dressing for change. Makeup maven Bobbi Brown -- an expert at m…
If you like swanky designer clothes but not the swanky designer clothes prices, one of my favorite ever boutiques is having a 40% off sale right now that's definitely worth a few clicks. New Yorkers can pop into Scoop in person (I love t…
Anyone who knows me well knows Rose, my best friend who has held the title since her family moved onto my block the summer before second grade. It's because of her that I have a strong respect for the role that all the BFF's out there pl…