This highly-rated blazer comes in a bunch of colors over at Kohl’s — port (pictured), black, gray, and navy. I like that it’s soft and stretchy, and lined in satin — huzzah. The blazer is $44 (was $64), available in sizes 0 to 16. LC Lauren Conrad Ponte Blazer
Interesting: a silk/viscose blouse that is also machine washable. Say what? I like the relaxed fit, the fun prints and colors, and the details like the pleats at the neckline and the keyhole in back. The blouse is $88 at Boden, available in sizes 2-18. Boden Long Line Ravello Top (L-2)
Whoa: I do not think Freya had a nursing bra the last time I looked at nursing bras, because I definitely would have tried it. (My favorite underwire nursing bra was the reader-recommended Elomi.) Ladies, we haven’t talked nursing bras for a while — any new favorites beyond old favorites like Bravado and Elomi? The … Read More about Nursing Tuesday: Freya Nursing Bra
There are far too few cute plus-size maternity tops (at least that I’ve seen), so I’m going to feature this lovely one from Destination Maternity. I like the simple navy, the bit of bling at the collar, and the kind of peplum/tunic shape it has going on. I’d wear it with pencil skirts and ankle pants, … Read More about Maternity Monday: Short Sleeve Scoop Neck Beaded Detail Top
We just rounded up a ton of booties for work over at Corporette, and one area we didn’t quite get to was the burgeoning trend of the lace-up bootie. These Dansko boots look comfortable, walkable, chase-able (on the playground and beyond), and work-appropriate — huzzah. They’re $180 at Zappos, in gray or black. Dansko Lucille Oxford (L-2)
I got this washable cardigan recently from L.L. Bean when I ordered some new sheets recently, and like that you can dress it up or down — they even have matching shells for it, which is not something I’ve seen with many washable cardigans. It feels like it’s made from a really nice t-shirt material, is … Read More about Everyone Thursday: Premium Supima/Modal Open Cardigan
This dress reminds me of this Eliza J one a reader wrote in to recommend a week or two ago, but it’s explicitly washable. (To be clear, I will often take my chances in the delicate cycle with clothing marked “dry clean” — not “dry clean only” — but try to avoid posting those items to Washable Wednesday!) I like … Read More about Washable Wednesday: Ponte Flounce Skirt Dress
We got these stickers a while ago through a Groupon, and loved them as a great way to “mark” Jack’s cups, spoons, and Bento trays at daycare. We got the small rectangle labels, and they have held up amazingly well to dishwashing, handwashing, regular wear-and-tear, and more. (A lot of the stickers still look like new!) Word to the wise: if … Read More about Feeding Tuesday: Personalized Labels
I go back and forth on whether a maternity blazer is actually necessary, since in my most recent pregnancy I wore my regular blazers just fine up until week 38 or so. (Admittedly, I only gained 20 lbs, and then had a 10 lb baby, so there is that.) But I definitely have gotten a lot … Read More about Maternity Monday: Essential Blazer
When Jack started walking, we took him to a local shoe store, and I found myself completely disappointed in the experience. The women there had no special knowledge or tools beyond sizing him; they didn’t really help him try on shoes; and because Jack was so little there was no feedback on his end, either, … Read More about Finally Friday: Kids’ U.S. Shoe Sizer
I mentioned my favorite backpack for babywearing yesterday, and linked to this gorgeous but slightly splurgey backpack on Corporette a week or two ago, so I thought I’d mention this much more affordable (but also convertible) backpack today, here. Whether you’re babywearing, prefer to use a backpack with kids so your hands are free, or … Read More about Everyone Thursday: Convertible Backpack
The Limited has a number of machine-wash pieces, including this easy blouse. I’m not usually one for floral prints, but I like this one, and the split-V looks flattering but wearable. I’d wear the blouse all sorts of ways: untucked, tucked, by itself, beneath a blazer, on top of a thin turtleneck or crewneck, and more. … Read More about Washable Wednesday: Border Print Split-V Top
