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Easy peace-y
I think somewhere in my heart I'm a damn dirty hippie with all this suppressed nostalgia for the Woodstock era.
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The dress that makes me want a third baby. (This time a girl.)
I have two boys, and while I adore them, I've always felt like I missed out a little when it comes to shopping, because boys really get the short end of the stick for play clothes.
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Let's go to the clip
Just when I think I've seen every hair clip known to man (or diva-in-training), I discover the adorable children's barettes from artist Hayley Hackler
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The skull's the limit
Just when we think we're over the skull trend, something cute comes along and makes us go aw okay - just one more.
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Bloomers are back, baby
I've already espoused a bunch of fabulous bloomers this season, mostly due to their versatility and all-around cute factor and our latest find, the adorable one-of-a-kind "Fortune Cookie" Shorties from Handmade Charlotte, make a pretty awesome style statement. ... [More]
Board shorts for girls? Like, totally.
From hour-long swim lessons to screaming leaps over our backyard sprinkler, my daughters will spend much of the summer in their bathing suits. That's why we're turning to the bathing suits from Girls4Sport which are made for active, run-don't-walk toddlers, girls and women.
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Recession chic tip - Shop factory stores and outlets
I realize that shopping at the outlet mall isn't exactly a new concept, except lately, we're finding that even small, indie brands are opening up their own online "factory stores" as an offshoot to their main boutique
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Girls' bikinis that aren't too itsy bitsy or teeny weeny
It took me a while to get past my weirdness about little girls in bikinis, until I realized that it's actually way easier for diaper changes. But I still prefer bandeau style tops or halters, so I was glad to see that Mama Om has added a few to their collection of designer girls swimsuits this season.
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Chubby baby
This hand-appliqued butterfly girls tank dress is the kind of thing you spot in a boutique and immediately need to have. It comes courtesy of the mom-run emporium Chubby Delicious who I first encountered at a Baby Loves Disco party, so you know they've got to be cool.
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Seven Smooches - I kiss you!
When we got word that there's a company doing cool things with kidswear made of vintage feed sacks, I have to say that the terms romantic, delicate, soft and cozy didn't exactly spring to mind. But that's just how I would describe the beautiful handmade children's clothes from Seven Smooches.
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The return of flannel
Dust off your angst-filled Sub Pop vinyl and practice your disenchanted eye roll, because flannel is back big time and you don't have to wait until fall to get your hands on it.
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