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]

Friday 21 November

Dipping a toe into the scarf craze of 2008

Since scarves are The Thing these days, I've been keeping a more focused eye on the NYC street vendors to see if any of their knockoffs are jumping out at me. ... [More]

Wednesday 19 November

Yak yak yak

Merino wool? Old hat. Soy cotton? So last week. The new hot luxury fabric of the day it would seem is hand combed yak hair. Heavenly soft like cashmere, thick and yummy in every way. ... [More]

Sunday 16 November

Invisibelt - Putting an end to plumber's butt for life

Invisibelt is basically an invisible belt that every fashionista seems to be buzzing about these days. Yes, it's invisible in that magic Wonderwoman airplane sort of a way because it's clear plastic, but also invisible in that it's designed to lie flat so it won't bulk up your tops over your jeans. ... [More]

Tuesday 11 November

Function that makes me feel pretty for a change

My baby boy and I are closing in on nine months of successful breastfeeding but unfortunately, that's just the problem. Based on my first two babies, I planned for only a few months of nursing and that's left me in dire need of new nursing-friendly unmentionables. ... [More]

Sunday 02 November

Oh you sneaky nursing top, you

I love the convenience of a nursing shirt but I hate that they scream "nursing shirt" when I'm not actually nursing my baby. o if there's a top that will actually leave people guessing, it's the amazing kimono nursing top from Isabella Oliver. ... [More]

Wednesday 22 October

Momzelle Organic Nursing Tops - Breastfeeding Made Easy

I hate hiking up my shirt to breastfeed my baby almost as much as I loathe the nursing tees with the overhanging half shirt, no matter how convenient and discreet they might be. But that all changed when I was introduced to Momzelle Organic Nursing Tops. ... [More]

Monday 15 September

Isabella Oliver - Taking the Maternity Wrap Dress to a Whole New Level

If there's one essential in any maternity wardrobe, I'd have to go with a wrap dress. It's generally flattering to all body shapes, regardless of which direction your belly and butt tends to spread, although if not done well, it can definitely look heavy with all those ties and extra fabric. ... [More]

Saturday 23 August

Getting Your Pre-Baby Figure Back with the Belly Bandit and HipSlimmer. Or So We Hope. (And Pray.)

Exercise, eat right, and that baby weight will come off...eventually. That's the common wisdom anyway. But I'm impatient, so in addition to bike rides and bowls of broccoli, I went looking for a little extra help and found two interesting options: the Belly Bandit and the HipSlimmer. ... [More]

Monday 18 August

Mama For Obama? Cool T-Shirts On Tap.

Cool Mom Picks takes no official position on the presidential candidates besides keeping our eyes out for the coolest tees of the season on both sides of the aisles. Apologies to the GOP readers amongst us, but I believe the winner goes to (ding ding ding)... ... [More]

Monday 28 July

Haute Looks for Kids That Moms East of Hollywood Can Afford Too

It seems like everywhere we look, there's a super cool new site popping up that hosts limited-time online sample sales of designer kids clothing. Now it's Haute Look. ... [More]