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I have been dying to tell you about these adorable custom made birthday hats, but thought I'd wait until Hat Day to showcase the special lil personalized party toppers ($34). Perfect for your tot's first birthday, these wildly cute hats are custom embroidered with your child's name and decorated on canvas using fabric, pompoms and ribbon. Available in lime green and baby blue, ducky yellow and Read more
When trying to decide which book to spotlight in honor of Hat Day, it was easy to pick When Everybody Wore a Hat ($8) by author/illustrator William Steig. We've all heard the, "Back when I was young" stories and have probably started to relay them to our own children. Steig, who contributed 1600 illustrations to the New Yorker starting in 1930, also wanted to share his past with the future. The Read more
I'm sure everyone can do with a little more cash in their wallets. Here are some great suggestions by Wise Bread for you to make extra money. Even though I'm self-employed full-time, I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to make more money. Earlier this year, I wrote a Wise Bread post on websites that can help you earn extra cash. More recently, I came across a blog post on Zaarly titled, Read more
Go the extra mile with your food budget with these tips from LearnVest. For years, many people — my husband, mom, sister and even my son — told me to stop wasting so much food. Throwing away half a piece of chicken here or a handful of grapes there never seemed like such a big deal to me. If I was full or no longer in the mood for that particular food, then I had no problem tossing Read more
Graduating from preschool or Kindergarten may not be quite on par with high school and college, but for the little one who's finishing up in his or her first classroom, it's an occasion worth celebrating. Commemorate your child's very first graduation day with a special gift. We've rounded up 10 of our favorites to make shopping a breeze. Hats off to the graduate! Read more
As the weather warms up and May flowers begin to bloom, women around the world are making statements — of both the political and the fashion variety. Former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton earned praise for her achievements while current First Lady Michelle Obama honored military families for Mother's Day. Meanwhile, the president offered his support for gay rights, Queen Read more
A lightweight, wide-brimmed hat is a sure Spring staple, and if you don't happen to have one yet, consider this your call to action — they do double-duty on hot, sunny days, shielding your face from the sun while keeping you looking chic and stylish. Whether you go with a straw iteration like Jessica Alba or Rachel Zoe, or stick to a basic felt version like Beyoncé and Isabel Lucas, you truly Read more
Macy's has nabbed Nicole Richie as the next designer for its Macy's Impulse capsule collection series. "With each collection I do, it all starts with music," said Richie. "Music is the driving force behind my inspiration." The limited-edition collection, launching online and in 100 Macy's stores in mid-September, is set to feature 30 pieces highlighting a mix of masculine and feminine pieces, via Read more
Miuccia Prada might not attend the Met Ball tonight — Fashionista The Elsa Schiaparelli brand will be revived (finally) — HuffPost Style Olivia dons the jumpsuit trend, styles it three ways — Olivia Palermo Prada brings back its most popular bags from decades' past — Lucky Are these America's next top models? — Style.com Natalia Vodianova's daughter makes her official modeling Read more
The Kentucky Derby is every woman's chance to express her inner Southern Belle, according to the annual horse race's website, which provides guidelines and gentle suggestions for women's attire. The crowning glory of a Southern Belle's ensemble? A standout hat. If the Derby headdresses remind you of something you've seen on Kate Middleton, the queen, or Princess Beatrice, perhaps it's because Read more
