• 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…

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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…

  • 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…

  • Maternity Monday: Christine Fit & Flare Maternity Dress

    Ooh: Seraphine has always been a classy maternity favorite (particularly their knot dress), but they have a ton of cute new dresses out and it’s nice to see the same sophisticated, tailored look being applied to different shapes. I love the three quarter length sleeves, the empire waist, and that flattering scoopneck. It’s $159, available in sizes…