• 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…

    house ad reads THE BEST SUITS IN 2025 FOR EVERY BUDGET, click here for the roundup, and features a collage of 5 women wearing stylish suits
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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…

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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…