• Finally Friday: Delgado Ankle Booties

    I’m eyeing these booties at Nordstrom — not only are they on sale and SUPER highly rated (156 reviews and almost 5 stars!), but they look purrr-fect. Flattering dip in the vamp to elongate your leg? Check. Walkable heel? Check. Cute colors? Check. This matte gray suede is nice, but it also comes in black, sizes…

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  • Everyone Thursday: Ballet Flats

    I was intrigued to see these Paul Mayer ballet flats on Bloomingdale’s list of bestselling shoes — they look so much like Chanel flats, but for only $225. There are only three reviews, but all three use phrases like “super comfortable” — one acolyte even says they are the most comfortable shoes she has ever…

  • Informed Consent Questions for Prenatal Emergencies

    When I was pregnant with my first, we took a Lamaze class — and I got a great list of “informed consent” questions. The idea is that, particularly with labor and delivery, a lot of things happen quickly, and frequently you’re only half giving informed consent because you’re so exhausted, in pain, and more. I didn’t end…

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    Washable Wednesday: Portrait-Collar Top

    I have apparently missed the blogger memo that went around: I’m not usually a stripes girl. While there are occasionally fun stripey blazers I like, I’m just not someone who considers a Breton shirt a “must have.” But: This boatnecked version from Talbots does look nice — a bit more Jackie O / Audrey than I normally…

  • Feeding Tuesday: Placemat + Plate

    As I’ve mentioned before, I don’t bend over backwards to plate overly cute meals for my kids, but I like to think that ANY meal would look cute on this placemat/plate. It’s 100% food grade silicone, BPA, PVC, lead and phthalate free — and says it’s ok for the dishwasher. It looks particularly cute for…