A reader and friend asked for some Rent the Runway alternatives for from dress rentals, on behalf of her daughter who's currently prom dress shopping. She pointed out that today's teens are so eco-conscious , that many would prefer not t…
We all know that buying a prom dress can be an exhausting and expensive process, but after learning about these prom dress rental sites, I'm convinced it really doesn't have to be. These rental sites all let you browse online, select a d…
Before you deck the halls, deck your girls out in the handmade, one-of-a-kind holiday dresses and skirts from one of our longtime favorite indie makers, Courtney Courtney . They're much more comfy than a red faux-taffeta dress with scrat…
I happen to love back-to-school shopping, but I know not everyone does. Especially when it comes to kids and fashion trends. Because it can be a little torturous to figure out: A) ...what your kids like that they used to not like but now…
You have a lot going on this Memorial Day, but let's just go ahead and add something else to your to-do list: Shop the Memorial Day sales . Because, friend, there are a lot of deals you don't want to miss . From kids' clothes and accesso…
One of the best things about the rainbow clothing trend we've seen so much of lately is...it's really not a trend at all. Especially if you're a kid. After all, rainbows never go out of style. So if you're asking, When is a good time to …
I'm all about finding versatile spring dresses for my girls, even when it comes to Easter dresses. Spending a ton of money on frilly, crinoline-lined dresses for Easter when my girls are unlikely to ever wear them again isn't really my t…
I've been loving the rainbow fashion trend I'm seeing everywhere, and there are so many rainbow dresses for girls I'm seeing, that just perfect for Easter. (Provided the weather actually feels like spring...in spring! Raise your hand if …
I admit I am very skeptical of subscription boxes of clothing like Stitchfix (we published a terrific, brutally honest she said/she said post on it that's worth a read) since I have very particular tastes and I tend to know what shapes I…
If your family's holiday schedule is anything like mine, and you have daughters, you know why I'm looking for sparkly holiday dresses for girls right now. I have a calendar full of holiday parties, recitals, school concerts, and a gazill…
Who knew coloring would have become such a huge trend in 2016?Maybe it's a welcome break from so much screen time or just a way to keep ourselves sane in a crazy year. Because now our girls can even color in their own clothes, with the C…
If you think your kid is terrifico magnifico splendifico, have we got the designer kids clothes line for you! Mini Boden has combined their 25th anniversary with what would've been Roald Dahl's 100th birthday to create a fantastic line o…
This summer's hot black-and-white trend (remember the cool swimsuits we found from Nununu and Marimekko ?) is still going strong this fall. So we pulled together our favorite black-and-white fall dresses for girls -- from twirly styles t…
Whether your little artist is more of a Versace or a Van Gogh, they can become the hottest new designer... and wear a creation of their very own. Picture This is an awesome new mom-run business that will print your kid's drawing directly…
We have loved Pink Chicken 's beautifully made, non-fussy dresses and tunics for so many years. I remember Liz once showing off one of her favorite dresses that had been passed from child to child and was still going strong many years la…
Easter is coming, and for my daughter, that means Easter dresses. She can't wait to pick out a new dress that she'll feel beautiful -- and comfortable -- in. For her, that means a more modern Easter dress, without smocking or seersucker …
We love dressing our kids up for the holidays, but there's something satisfying about picking clothes that they can wear beyond the parties and special events already crowding the calendar. That's why we're so happy to be working with ou…
We've been huge fans of designer Courtney Chu of Courtney Courtney since she launched her fabulous dresses maaaaany years ago, but these handmade Halloween costumes for kids might just take the cake. Courtney brilliantly upcycles t-shirt…
We've noticed a sparkly trend in kids' clothes this summer: stars. They're everywhere! And they don't even have to be sparkly.With Fourth of July weekend coming up, we've definitely had stars and stripes on the brain for our kids. These …
We were all totally blown away last year when we began to see the daily paper-dress creations of one amazing four-year-old affectionately known as Mayhem . With her mom as her assistant (well, maybe a little more), Mayhem's wearable crea…
While I'm all for buying a few special items for my kids, like a crazy pair of polka-dot Doc Martens or some fun fuzzy vest they're coveting, mostly their wardrobes consist of affordable basics that can mix or match with the rest. Like, …
When I look around for girls' Easter dresses, there's a whole lot of smocking and seersucker and box pleats and classic peter pan collars. Which can be utterly adorable, of course. (Is any little girl not super cute when she's all dresse…
At a time we're seeing some of our favorite small artists abandon Etsy for their own storefronts, we're thrilled to see one of our all-time favorite makers, Courtney Courtney , back there again, giving us one more place to shop in additi…
If you're the type who follows kid fashion well, join the club. We're excited to offer you an exclusive first look at the Appaman spring 2015 collection that just launched this very second. We've loved Appaman since way way back when all…