Paul Mayer Best Quilted Leather

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…

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A woman wearing a striped portrait collar top
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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…

Placemat and plate for kids

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…

A woman wearing a red Seamed Blouse
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Maternity Monday: Seamed Blouse

Ooh: Loft has a number of cute maternity blouses if you’re on the hunt. The seaming on this one looks particularly great, and I like the high neckline and three-quarter length sleeves. The blouse (online only) is $64.50, and it’s available in sizes XXS-XXL. Loft Maternity Seamed Blouse (L-2) Psst: we’re talking about planning your career…