Let’s be honest here, ladies: it’s November and it’s miserable. I have a feeling it’s going to be a long, cold, dark winter, bundled into whatever warm, snow-stomp-worthy boots you can find. So I say: great, focus on warmth with your outside gear. And then, change into these little babies when you get to the … Read More about Finally Friday: Raccia Pumps
What would an ideal maternity leave look like? If you could design your own maternity leave, how would you do it? Reader E wonders: I am currently 6 months pregnant. Anyways, next week I am having a meeting with my supervisor/team to plan out my leave. I luckily work for a very flexible company and … Read More about An Ideal Maternity Leave
If the weather this week is any indication, it’s going to be a c-o-l-d winter, ladies. While cashmere can seem tough to care for around kiddos, there’s no reason you can’t keep a luxe cashmere cardigan at the office or for after the kids go to bed (or, hey, just machine wash in Woolite if … Read More about Everyone Thursday: Cashmere Cardigan
It feels rare to find a dress that is fully lined, machine washable, and, well, cute — but Boden does it again and again. I like this black and white version fine, but I LOVE the gray and black version (which isn’t shown on a model, alas). I like the swingy skirt but respectable hemline, … Read More about Washable Wednesday: Jersey Jacquard Dress
If you are a nursing mother going anywhere for Thanksgiving, you need a top like this. It keeps your body just about as covered as it’s going to be while nursing — on the plane, at the terminal, when you’re at someone’s house for Thanksgiving and it’s hard to get some privacy… it’s really perfect. … Read More about Nursing Tuesday: Split Neck Nursing Tops
It’s gotten rather cold, suddenly, so I thought I’d go on the hunt for maternity coats for pregnant readers. The usual budget suspects like Kohls, Old Navy, and Macy’s all have coats for under $100 — but my absolute favorite is this wool boucle coat from H&M. It looks sleek and sophisticated, as well as … Read More about Maternity Monday: Wool Boucle Coat
I don’t know how traveling with kids is for YOU guys, but for us, the packing equation has totally changed… because my toddler gets the majority of the space! We bring: all of his outfits (I like to travel with at least 3-4 complete outfits, no matter how short the trip, in case of messy … Read More about Finally Friday: Evatex Packing Cubes
It’s hard to beat BaubleBar right now for personalized gifts — from prices to selection, they have a TON of great stuff. I constantly wear my Maya Brenner initial necklaces (I have a G in gold and silver, for our last name), but I kind of like the idea of wearing a few of these … Read More about Everyone Thursday: Asymmetric Acrylic Bar Pendant
The Gemma wrap dress has been around for several seasons now, and it’s a reader favorite over at Corporette — and it’s machine washable. BR has it in 11 colors and patterns, all marked between $58-$98. I particularly like this diamond print wrap dress, which strikes me as flattering but fun. It’s $89.99. Gemma Diamond … Read More about Washable Wednesday: Gemma Wrap Dress
I was going to feature a bottle for today’s feeding post — we’ve started supplementing a bit so they’re on my mind. I have yet to find a brand that I truly like, though, so I’m punting and posting something we did really like: the ZoLi sippy cup/bottle, which is pretty much what we went to immediately when … Read More about Feeding Tuesday: Zoli Straw Sippy Cup (OR: Which Sippy Cups and Bottles Are Your Favorites?)
I always feel like a basic black dress is a must-have for pregnancy. I like that this one has a high neckline, and I think it could be worn a few different ways — which always helps to avoid overspending on your maternity wardrobe (as discussed in our eBook on maternity style). Try it layered … Read More about Maternity Monday: Twinkle Maternity Dress
You may have mixed feelings on Crocs (hideous for all! great for kids only! great as slippers only! great for all!) but these 85 positive reviews and, let’s face it, a pretty cute look, make these rubber shoes kind of great, particularly for mamas. Wear them as a commuting shoe (or your shoe shoe) to … Read More about Finally Friday: Cap Toe Flat
