• Finally Friday: Wow Kitten Heel Pump

    If you’re like me, a 2.5″ heel is about as high as it’s getting these days (although, honestly, even when I was younger, the 4″ heels had to be pretty special to make it onto my feet). Anyhoo: these Bella Vita pumps come in a zillion colors (fine, 12 colors), have mostly good reviews, and…

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  • Everyone Thursday: Becca Merino Shrug

    I kept seeing this shrug as I reviewed the Nordstrom sale yesterday, and it occurs to me it’s a great thing to talk about here. If you’re like me, during your pregnancy you got reacquainted with the summer maxi dress — my love has continued postpartum; they’re the perfect thing to wear on lazy summer…

  • Washable Wednesday: Rodera Colorblock Pleat Front Shirt

    The Half-Yearly Nordstrom Sale begins today, and there are some great finds for classic, conservative wear. I’m drooling over this chic, machine washable blouse from Hugo Boss — I love the pleats, the black contrast detail, and the sale — 40% off. It was $265, but is now $159 (limited sizes, alas). BOSS ‘Rodera’ Colorblock Pleat Front…

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    Nursing/Pumping Tuesday: Sleeveless Faux Wrap Blouse

    Readers continue to sing the virtues of this Pleione wrap top for pumping, nursing, and general wear. Long-sleeved versions are on sale, but they just came out with new colors in this sleeveless version. This pretty rose cross print looks lovely — springy, feminine, flattering. It’s $58 at Nordstrom. Pleione Sleeveless Faux Wrap Blouse (L-4)