• Maternity Monday: Bardot Dress with Half Sleeve

    There are a few interesting things about this dress. A) it comes in a zillion prints and colors, in regular, petite, and tall maternity sizes, b) it is the top item that comes up at ASOS when you search “maternity”, c) in some of the pictures of the dresses it looks more like a wide…

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  • Finally Friday: Double Buckle Pump

    I am not quite sure why, but something about these pumps are calling my name. I like the double buckle, the fun colors (they come in six suede colors, including black and beige), and they’re from what I always think of as a comfort brand, Bella Vita. They’re only $99 and winning rave reviews at…

  • 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…