Cool Mom Picks - Mama Wear

Monday 26 October

Make every day a good hair day

HouserWallis headband I can't believe I'm already thinking of holiday accessories but, yup, I am. Mainly because I'll be among those "shopping my closet" this year and looking to update old looks with affordable new accessories. ... [More]

Thursday 16 April

Shirin Genius

shirin kids tees Artist and designer Shirin Roubeni has been called a tee-shirt couturier, which I suppose is her fans' way of saying that no, all tee shirts are not in fact created equal. I recently got a look at some of the tees from ShirinKIDS, her pint-sized offshoot of Shirin NYC and I totally get it. ... [More]

Wednesday 15 April

An adoration bracelet that really I adore

I have to admit I've never worn jewelry with my son's name on it. But I honestly, when I saw these personalized bracelets called "adoration bracelets" from Taviametal my heart skipped a beat. ... [More]

Tuesday 10 February

Buckle Beanie Hats are perfect right now, because winter isn't going anywhere

Two Seaside Babes Buckle Beanie Hat Woe to us parents whose kids start to outgrow their winter clothing in February, when stores are stocking their racks with sandals and sun dresses. Thank goodness the mama at Two Seaside Babes in Indiana is still crocheting her trÃ¨s cool Buckle Beanie Hats. ... [More]

Tuesday 27 January

Bespoken? Word.

white oxford Every woman needs to one one perfect, crisp button-up shirt. And by perfect I mean it fits at the shoulders, the collar isn't better suited to the Ringling Bros. wardrobe department, and your chest isn't busting the buttons every time you inhale deeply. ... [More]

Friday 02 January

A sports bra that makes working out with baby a little easier. Darnit.

sports-bra-maternity Contrary to what people try to tell me, breastfeeding alone does not seem to make the pounds melt off. Looks like gym visits are in my immediate future. However, nursing in a regular old sports bra is a royal pain in the butt, usually forcing me to cut my workout short or put it off altogether. ... [More]

Sunday 21 December

70% off sales. All the time. Not just Christmas time. (I know!)

The online sales are staggering right now (seriously - amazing) but as we all know, the delightful madness will be gone with the December calendar page. Unless you're a member of Rue La La, the latest in a string of online designer sample sale sites that we've unearthed this year. ... [More]

Sunday 21 December

I love this dress. I love this dress. I. Love. This. Dress.

I have spent a lifetime searching for the elusive perfect little black dress and thanks to Sarah Seven my search is over. This black, lined, crinkle gauze dress is everything I've ever wanted: Forgiving in the belly region, feminine without being fussy and falls to mid-thigh which I am happy to report I can still get away with. I think. ... [More]

Saturday 20 December

Our favorite shops around the country - Making the last-minute holiday rush easy

With the last shopping weekend before Christmas and Hanukkah, we're down to the wire. To save you from the dreaded rush shipping costs,we've asked our editors, contributors and some of our favorite savvy shoppers around the web to offer up their favorite go-to shops in their (and maybe your?) hometowns to help you snag some indie or artisan gifts for those you love best. ... [More]

Thursday 11 December

KEEN Shoes: Less carbon footprint, more snowy footprints

More and more, I'm starting to care about how the clothes my family wears are made and by whom. I'm no crazy dogmatic eco-ista, but there's something to be said for corporate responsibility and giving back and supporting people who ride hybrid corn-fed unicorns to work instead of Hummers. Or whatever. Which is why I'm happy to discover the shoes from KEEN. ... [More]

Friday 21 November

Get your felt on

The more I realize how totally impractical it is to wear anything remotely nice around my sticky-fingered kids, the more I'm started to appreciate the value of accessories that aren't all that valuable. ... [More]