Happy long weekend, ladies! What is your favorite weekend shoe for running around town with your kid(s)? I’m firmly on team Birkenstock, and I love these pretty magenta patent Gizehs, which have 1,042 reviews and a 5-star rating on Zappos. They’re $89.95. Birkenstock Gizeh Birko-Flor Psst: stay tuned and we’ll do a Labor Day sale … Read More about Finally Friday: Gizeh Birko-Flor
Everyone Thursday: Day Tripper Bib Necklace
(Yeah, still working on the names for the days)… Nordstrom’s clearance sale is on, huzzah! I like this statement necklace from Kate Spade, which I think is wearable in all stages of mom-dom. While pregnant and nursing a necklace comes in handy to distract from your bust area and keep the focus on your face… … Read More about Everyone Thursday: Day Tripper Bib Necklace
How to Organize Kids’ Clothes
How do you organize kids’ clothes? I’ve found it’s a bit of a challenge to buy, organize, and maintain a seasonally-appropriate wardrobe through my child’s growth spurts — particularly since I like to take advantage of sales, and often buy clothes that are too big (I like to call them “future clothes”). So how do … Read More about How to Organize Kids’ Clothes
Washable Wednesday: Perfect Form Ponte Burgundy Jacket
Happy hump day! This gorgeous burgundy blazer is ponte lined with satin, all of which tells you it’s going to be stretchy, machine washable, and generally pretty sturdy. I like the ruffle at the collar and the half-belt details at the back. It’s available in regular and petites at White House | Black Market for … Read More about Washable Wednesday: Perfect Form Ponte Burgundy Jacket
Nursing* Tuesday: Nursing Poncho
I’ve never been a big fan of nursing my child under a poncho or shawl, but you may be different. I like the look of this chic poncho, which looks versatile for nursing, wearing, and possibly even babywearing? Each piece is custom made, in sizes petite, regular, and plus. (I have not purchased from this … Read More about Nursing* Tuesday: Nursing Poncho
Maternity Monday: Twist-Front Butterfly-Print Tunic Top
Macy’s has a number of cute maternity tops right now, including this chic butterfly print tunic. I like that you probably can get away with leggings or tighter pants with it on more casual days, but you can also wear it with a pencil skirt (or even hem it if you just want a blouse). … Read More about Maternity Monday: Twist-Front Butterfly-Print Tunic Top
Finally Friday: Bassett Mine Wedge
These well-reviewed 2.75″ wedges from Clarks look like just the thing for the almost-fall weather we’re having. I like the black, but they also come in brown. They’re $110. Clarks Bassett Mine
Everyone Thursdays: Warrior Blazer
I love this colorblock blazer for everyone because — dunh dunh dunh — that is TERRY CLOTH, my friends. Washable, stretchable, super cozy… so long as you can keep the white shawl collar white, I think this would be great option for a variety of casual offices. It says “dry clean,” but I’ve always read … Read More about Everyone Thursdays: Warrior Blazer
Washable Wednesday: Sleeved Pebble Knit Sheath
This happy green dress (also available in black) looks great — not only is it machine washable (and tumble dry low!), but it has long sleeves, a high neckline, a modest hemline, and it’s available in sizes 6-16. It’s $75 at 6pm.com. Ellen Tracy Sleeved Pebble Knit Sheath
Fun with Postpartum Girdles (and: My Bellefit Corset Review)
Did you use special postpartum girdles, binder, or other postpartum corsets in an effort to get back to your pre-pregnancy shape such as the Belly Bandit or Bellefit? Would you consider one? This is my story (and a Bellefit corset review, pictured). (Affiliate link) In an open thread a few weeks ago, people were talking about … Read More about Fun with Postpartum Girdles (and: My Bellefit Corset Review)
Nursing Tuesday: Nursing Bra Tank
Not only have readers sung the praises of wearing just a nursing tank during those first few weeks postpartum, but I was just reading about how some women prefer to pump while wearing a nursing tank. Both sides can be let down at the same time, allowing easy pump access — and your midsection is … Read More about Nursing Tuesday: Nursing Bra Tank
Maternity Monday: V-Neck Dress
I like the twist detail to this simple v-neck dress from Liz Lange (also available in “fresh melon”). It looks flattering, versatile, and basic — the kind of thing you could wear once a week (or more) with different accessories. It’s $27.99, available in sizes XS-XXL. Target Liz Lange Maternity V-Neck Dress Psst: This week, … Read More about Maternity Monday: V-Neck Dress