gifts for all

Posted on December 12, 2011 by cara

With the holiday season in full swing, a little inspiration to get your gift list started is always a good idea! A couple of weeks ago I shared a list of 10 great gifts for baby, new mama, or mama-to-be. Today we’re adding more great options with some top picks for the little ones, the mamas & the papas on your list!

Schoenhut ‘My First Piano’ ($45, Gilt). Ugg ‘Boo’ ($49.95, Nordstrom). Fancy Nancy Book ($12, Amazon.com). Laura Mercier ‘Tarte au Citron’ Bath & Body Duo ($45, Nordstrom). Halogen Stripe Scarf ($49.90, Nordstrom). Key necklace ($30, Fab.com – no longer available). Striped Wool Blend Beanie ($110, Vince). ‘Tyler’ Leather Briefcase ($378, Boconi). E-tip Gloves ($40, North Face).

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{nursery inspiration} retro travel + mid-century mod

Posted on December 8, 2011 by cara

A room to inspire imaginative travels to far-off lands, the bones of the design will easily transition from baby to big-kid! Combining some fabulous vintage travel posters & mid-century modern lines for a room that’s sure to please.

THE DETAILS:

curtains (Anthropologie, from $148). vintage posters (various sources). deer sculpture (UO, $98). rocker (UO, $289). knitted pouf (CB2, $89.95). dresser (CB2, $899). rug (UO, $279). crib (Argington ‘Bam’, $449). crib sheets (Target ‘Geo Brights’, $19.99). pillow (CB2, $24.95).

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{bfyb} borrow for your bump

Posted on December 8, 2011 by cara

Borrow for your bump. Brilliant! Browse their collection of maternity apparel & accessories. Borrow the pieces you love for up to 3 months for about 25% of the cost of buying it retail. Return it when you’re done and choose more pieces as needed!

If you like the piece so much you would rather own it choose to buy it and keep it for good! Also available with a BUY only option: great accessories & foundation pieces like maternity tights.

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{styling the bump} maternity wardrobe basics

Posted on December 7, 2011 by cara

1. High-impact scarves: Some bright cozy cashmere for the winter + a great neutral print (leopard is my personal weakness). A fab accessory to pull together any look pre & post baby bump! (Halogen, $49.90 & David & Young, $18)

2. Versatile Cardi: Whether your style is tailored & chic or oversized & cozy, a quality cashmere cardi in a neutral color is a must-have. (Vince Wool Blend Car Coat $445)

3. The Perfect Layering Tee: Available in a multitude of styles & colors, perfect for layering under maternity & post-maternity basics. Also – good for when you’re nursing. (Michael Stars Supima Suplice Tee $62)

4. A Classic LBD: from work to cocktails to weekends, pair with a varitey of accessories for a put-together & polished look. (NOM Raleigh Dress, $79.99)

5. A Fab Multi-Purpose Bag: Colorful & multi-use from work tote to overnight bag to baby bag. (MARC by Marc Jacobs, $528)

6. Chic & Tailored Over-the-Knee Boot: Perfect with leggings, skinnies, skirts & dresses. Not to mention, the stretchy back panel makes it a near perfect fit for almost anyone! (Stuart Weitzman ‘5050’, $595)

7. The Maternity Skinny Jean: From casual to sophisticated, the skinny jean can take you from day to night in a snap. (J Brand Maternity Denim Skinny, $191)

8. A Tailored Flat: Neutral in color, versatile in style. (Jimmy Choo ‘Wallach’ Weekend Flat, $450)

9. The Perfect Legging: Wear with an over-sized button-up & blazer for work, a cozy sweater for the weekends. (Ingrid & Isabel Low Rise Legging, $42)

 

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MARNI at H&M

Posted on December 5, 2011 by cara

On the heels of their latest successful designer collaboration, H&M has announced they will next be teaming up with Italian label Marni. The collection plans to include clothing and accessories for men & women with the designer’s signature bold prints and whimsical details. For the ladies: full pleated skirts and dresses, cropped pants & jaquard knits in bold prints, vivid colors & light fabrics. For the men: Updated classic sillhouettes & subtle contrasting prints.

Marni’s founder & creative director Consuela Castiglioni brought out some signature pieces from her line to create a beautiful collection showcasing iconic Marni style.

“I wanted to create a true Marni wardrobe by revisiting all our favorite pieces in signature fabrics and prints. As always,  I love juxtaposing prints and colors, mixing modern tribal with Bauhaus graphic and adding sporty utilitarian elements.”

The designer with two of the looks from the collection.

Marni for H&M will debut on March 8, 2012in over 250 stores worldwide & online!

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{lines we love} rebel with a cause: mini rodini

Posted on December 1, 2011 by cara

Twin sisters Billie and Eddie, muses of stylist Bea Akerlund rock some signature styles of the collection below. (photos from the Mini Rodini blog)

Stay tuned… next week we’ll be sharing a sneak peek at Mini Rodini’s inspired SS12 collection which gives a nod to some of the season’s best grown-up collections gracing the runway!

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{pinterest nursery round-up} red-letter rooms

Posted on November 30, 2011 by cara

Although we’ve seen a parade of amazing nurseries on pinterest as of late, some of the most striking use bold colors and unexpected details creating rooms that pack a lot of punch! Today I pulled together some of my favorites featuring fabulous red details.

(Please note: the ‘pinned here’ sources are simply where I found them on pinterest, not necessarily the original source.)
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