by Cool Mom Team | Fashion
It seems like everywhere we look, there’s a super cool new site popping up that hosts limited-time online sample sales of designer kids clothing. First it was Gilt Groupe, and now it’s Haute Look.Essentially, Haute Look emails you about steep online sales...
by Kristen Chase | Fashion
While I’ve got way too many little pouches and cases to keep all my kid’s items clean and safe, I tend to just toss my own things right into the depths of my diaper bag without even thinking twice. That’s probably why I’m on my third pair...
by Cool Mom Team | Fashion
I’m a huge proponent of BYOB — you know, bringing your own bag. But stuffing big canvas shopping bags into my already tightly packed diaper tote unfortunately affects the frequency of me actually doing it. Sorry Earth. That’s not the case anymore...
by Cool Mom Team | Fashion
When there’s a cause that’s near and dear to my heart, I have no problems letting my child’s chest be a billboard for raising awareness.The shirts from FiveHumans, like the Autism “Mind Speak” tee, helps get the word out about this...
by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Fashion
In my quest to shed those last few extremely stubborn pregnancy pounds, I’ve pulled out the big guns and signed up for a triathlon. (Hold your applause – at least until I pull it off.) This means I’m out biking, running, and swimming just about every...
by Cool Mom Team | Fashion
I realize that it took nine months for my body to complete its baby-making journey, so I really ought to be patient and give it nine months to recover. Especially after a c-section. But patience has never been my strong suit and I want to wear cute undies again....
by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Fashion
By this pregnancy, number three, I’m pretty familiar with the plethora of maternity belly bands that allow we lucky pregnant women to continue wearing our regular shirts. Or, if you’re me, make the bizarrely short maternity shirts actually cover the top of...
by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion
I am very happy to get wind of Baggu bags, the reusable shopper that comes in colors so fabulous, it’s all the evidence you need that this eco-bag thing is not a trend going away anytime soon. CMP is an rstyle affiliate The swanky nylon bags were designed by a...
by Cool Mom Team | Fashion
Swimsuit shopping has never been one of my favorite outings – not even in the days before I had to reconcile my hot mama ideals with my postpartum realities. The suits that look great on a hanger generally become total fashion don’ts on me; but browsing...
by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Fashion
With my first two kids, I collected a pile of mediocre maternity clothes, not one of which I could wear from start to finish. Even my favorite pieces had to be retired after a couple of months – or when I hit the "sausage stuffed in...
by Cool Mom Team | Fashion
Remember those clunky wooden shoes with the suede leather strap that were all the rage about 25 years ago? Yeah, I’m trying to forget about them too. They were our generation’s Crocs, another trend I’m happy to avoid.I’ve found a much more...
by Cool Mom Team | Fashion
Chic moms and non-moms alike are fans of the great tee shirt basics from LA’s Michael Stars. That capsleeved scoop neck does such a nice job of containing my cups that runneth over, that I own one in nearly every color. (Seriously, look at my summer photos...
