Happy Friday! I always think of Bella Vita as a comfort brand, but there’s nothing orthotic-looking about these sleek cutout booties. I like that they come in 6 colors and four widths (!) — and I like that they’re super affordable, clocking in just under $95. Bella Vita ‘Dylan’ Cutout Pointy Toe Bootie (L-2)
Kate and I were discussing the troubling issue of body image as a mom — even if you get back to your old “size,” what do you do when you just feel different in your skin, or when you feel like your shape has fundamentally changed? Kate generously offered to share her thoughts in more…
This highly-rated, hand-washable cardigan looks lovely for working moms. I like the bit of stitching and chiffon detailing — lovely — and the shape strikes me as more flattering than an unshaped cardigan, yet still loose enough to be pooch-friendly. It’s available in four colors for $49.95 (was $89!) at Anthropologie. Aral Cardigan (L-2)
It’s always a bit of a challenge to find a nice-looking washable jacket, but I really like this one from Sanctuary — I think it would look great with jeans on the weekend or in a casual office for a very put-together casual look, or I could see wearing it with more conservative sheath dresses…
A few commenters noted that this lovely, washable dress — which we’ve featured before as an affordable, easy option for work — is also a great work outfit for nursing. Good to know! There are a tons of different versions of it right now at Nordstrom, many of them on sale. Since a number of…
