NWT Bella Vita suede heels

Finally Friday: Double Buckle Pump

I am not quite sure why, but something about these pumps are calling my name. I like the double buckle, the fun colors (they come in six suede colors, including black and beige), and they’re from what I always think of as a comfort brand, Bella Vita. They’re only $99 and winning rave reviews at…

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A woman wearing a Shawl-Collar Cardigan.

Everyone Thursday: Shawl-Collar Cardigan

I recently bought and sent back a cashmere sweater jacket because I thought it paled in comparison to my favorite merino sweater jacket. That one isn’t available any more (it was an older JNY style — has anyone tried their new collection?), but this LL Bean sweater jacket looks great. I like the high buttons, the…

A Short Sleeve Pintuck Printed Soft Blouse.
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Washable Wednesday: Short Sleeve Pintuck Printed Soft Blouse

If you’re looking for something slightly fancier than a t-shirt but don’t want to sacrifice washability and softness, check out these pintuck blouses from Lands’ End. They’re well-reviewed, and both the product description and reviewers note how “exceptionally soft” they are — and how easily they wash and tumble dry. The printed version comes in…

A Baby Zelis Organic Bamboo Nursing Pads 10 Pack for Night Protection with Laundry

Nursing Tuesday: Bamboo Nursing Pads

Nursing pads: yea or nay? Did anyone find any good ones you like? I somehow don’t remember leakage being a problem at all during my first son’s infancy — but then, your first kid often feels a bit like that old Talking Heads song, Life During Wartime — a wet shirt may be low on your…