Tips for Amazon Prime Day

If you’re anything like me, you’ve become obsessed with Amazon Prime. (I think it was the substantial savings on diapers — and being able to easily subscribe and get new deliveries — that did me in, but I’m not sure.) I was intrigued by last year’s first ever Prime Day, Amazon’s huge summer sale event, but ultimately underwhelmed…

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A woman wearing a 'Daisy' Maternity Midi Dress.
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Maternity Monday: ‘Daisy’ Maternity Midi Dress

Happy Monday! This simple cotton pique navy dress looks great for a summer pregnancy. Sleeves! High neckline! Work-appropriate hem length! Machine washable! No exposed zippers! (It’s an over-the-head style.) The only thing that could make it better might be pockets. It’s $138 at Nordstrom. Rosie Pope ‘Daisy’ Maternity Midi Dress Here’s a plus-size option. Building a…

A pair of FRYE Women's Carson Knotted Ballet Flat
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Finally Friday: Carson Knotted Ballet Flat

I don’t know about you guys — but while I like the look of strappy shoes (and often find them more comfortable than regular pumps or flats), I have zero patience these days for actually buckling and unbuckling a strap. Getting out of my house with kids is hard enough without another project, right? So…

A woman wearing a Zip-Front Blazer.
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Everyone Thursday: Zip-Front Blazer

If you’re on the hunt for a simple shrunken blazer, I like the look of this one from Calvin Klein. It’s collarless and zippered, and I like how the zippered pockets almost create a peplum effect. It’s available in white and black in sizes 2-16 at Lord & Taylor for $97 (from $129). Use code LTLOVE…

A pregnant woman posing with a heart sign on her hands.
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Maternity Clothes You Still Wear

Here’s a fun question: Is anyone else occasionally still wearing maternity clothes, many moons after your pregnancy ended?  I’ve graduated from my maternity jeans but I still find myself pulling out maternity t-shirts for sleeping or working out. After my recent ACL surgery I wound up wearing my maternity yoga pants because all my newer workout pants were…