kids fashion

There's nothing subtle about splatter-paint. It's messy, it's colorful, and it's super fun and playful. It's also majorly trending at the moment! I've been seeing splatter-paint styles poppnig up on kids' clothes, women's fashion, accessories, and home decor for a little while ...read more

If my baby girl is anything, she's girly. Don't get me wrong. She definitely has her rough and tumble tendencies. She's certainly been known to roll around in the dirt on occasion, or pretty much every day, bwah! And don't get my started on sports. That child is a natural at ...read more

One of the simple joys of having a little girl is dressing her up, right? Putting her in frilly little dresses, skinny baby jeans, tiny glittery buckled shoes, and clipping her hair back in big over-the-top bows. Alas, when your two-year-old budding fashionista breaks her ...read more

The girls are heading back to school with J.Crew next week. The weather is still quite warm here, so we need transitional styles. No one is ready for jeans and sweaters yet. These two J.Crew outfits are perfect for the early days of school. Related: Tips for saving on back to ...read more

One of my most vivid memories of starting a new school year was our Back to School shopping haul. I loved to spend the day perusing clothing that suited me. My mom determined to get each of us a mix and match wardrobe that would last until spring, my sister and I making sure we ...read more

A few weeks ago, I attended a Pre-K orientation meeting… It felt very official. My four-year-old son is going off to “real” school. (Okay, fine, it’s the prelude to “real” school, but it’s five days a week and they follow an actual curriculum—so it certainly feels more ...read more

Good news if you've got mini fashionistas--it's time for the Stella McCartney Kids Sale! Stella McCartney is one of my favorite designers. She's found a way to make fashion street chic and workable for my work/mom life. But you know what's even better than her fashions for me? ...read more

April showers bring May flowers... I'm pretty sure I've used that line in the last three of four blog posts I've written. Cliched, yes. Still, the expression most definitely applies to recent conditions. It's been dreary, drizzly, and very wet around here. We're ready for warmer, ...read more

Since 1969 Sesame Street has been teaching kids their ABC's and 123's. The quirky and lovable Sesame Street characters and monsters quickly became a beloved part of many childhoods and are now iconic and synonymous with learning and fun. For Spring 2016, PUMA has partnered ...read more

The snow is coming and we want to go out and play. I suited the girls up in Lands' End for our trip to Colorado to ski over Thanksgiving. I wanted them to be warm, dry and cute. The Lands' End outerwear shop made it easy to find coordinated outfits with adorable accessories ...read more

Mermaids, sea lions, glitter tattoos and fashion--the Polo Ralph Lauren Fall 2015 Children’s Fashion Show was a highlight of our summer. For years we've been invited to the Ralph Lauren Children's show (in the Hamptons, and at the NY Public Library) and we've made a huge ...read more

It’s like I blinked and he’s off to nursery school… My eager three-year-old big boy. (Excuse me while I go get the tissue box!) My first born’s first day of the much-anticipated “three’s” program is next week, and we’re getting prepared with new supplies, gear, sneakers, and ...read more

Warning, warning! Major cuteness alert! If you know with certainty that you don’t want to have any more children, then LOOK AWAY NOW… or risk a majorly mega and potentially dangerous case of BABY FEVER! Think you can handle it? Good luck, mamas, ‘cause my little swimsuit model ...read more

Are you the kind of girl who likes to show off her style even if you're just taking a walk around the corner to your local bodega? Well, if you have a daughter, I bet she's watching her fashion loving mama and wants her own fabulous outfits to make a splash in as well! Enter the ...read more

A mom’s love is limitless. When I was pregnant with my second child—a daughter—I couldn’t imagine loving her as much as my first. I knew I would, but I had a hard time understanding how this would happen. My heart already felt so full—how could that instant connection take place ...read more

Exciting news in kids' fashion with the announcement that J.Crew has collaborated with Fashion by Mayhem for the Crewcuts line. Mayhem became an internet sensation earlier this year after recreating red carpet looks from the Oscars and the Met Ball using construction paper ...read more

Are there certain trends that you find yourself still loving season after season? The moto chic look is one of those trends for me. Moto boots, moto jackets, moto leggings...You name it. I love them all! I particularly like to mix my moto inspired pieces with more feminine ...read more

Appaman is a Brooklyn brand we've loved for years.The family-owned biz knows a thing or two about what kids want. That's why these are my favorite puffer coats for girls. They've got two picky girls in the family who keep standards high. That's why each fall we brace ourselves ...read more