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Designer Diaper Bags

babysugar — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:00:30 PDT

Being a mom doesn't mean you have to give up your labels. Design houses like Louis Vuitton, Prada and Gucci aim to shift the expectations of what a diaper bag should look like with special mommy-friendly bags sporting their signature style. Of course, it will cost you.

The Louis Vuitton monogram Mini Lin Diaper Bag, $2,120, is one of the most pricey baby bags on the market. It comes with a separate diaper mat, but is essentially just a large Louis with a few extra compartments. Would you be willing to pay the price for designer mommy style?

Louis Vuitton Monogram Mini Lin ($2,120)	Prada Nylon Diaper Bag ($1,110)
Gucci Diaper Bag ($910)	Chole Chloe Diaper Bag $800

David and Victoria Celebrate Her Runway Success With Harper

Allie Merriam — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:55:45 PST

David and Victoria Beckham treated their baby girl Harper to a chic lunch at Balthazar in NYC yesterday. It was a celebratory meal following Victoria's latest Fashion Week show. The Fall 2012 Victoria Beckham collection has so far been a hit with critics, and David, who was in the front row, also seemed to be a fan. He snapped pictures throughout the presentation, and later brought Harper to visit with her designing mom backstage. Victoria has just a few days to relax, though, since she has another event to organize for Wednesday. Her lower-priced line, Victoria by Victoria Beckham, will be sent down the runway in two days.

L.A.M.B. Fall 2012

Marisa Tom — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:38:20 PST

Inspired by the "1960s rogue girl with a Japanese street sensibility," Gwen Stefani chose to show off her latest L.A.M.B designs against a collage of black-and-white New York City street snaps and closeup shots of girls getting their eye makeup done, all while Nancy Sinatra's "These Boots Were Made For Walkin'" boomed overhead. Each look seemed to reflect a moment in Gwen's iconic style evolution. Case in point: her "Hey Baby" houndstooth print made a serious comeback, landing on everything from sporty totes to bomber jackets; her "Sweet Escape" moto-edged attire popped up in zippered jacquard jackets; and those Clueless-worthy platforms? That's just a classic Gwen staple. While the outerwear was athletic and tough, the attention to feminine details was also spot on. Look to the Peter Pan collars, sexy Morgenthal Frederics cat-eye glasses, impeccably pleated circle skirts, and sheer knee-high nylons for proof of Gwen's girlier side. No matter how you spin it, this is an ultra-wearable lineup of '90s-cool gear with a hint of retro and a pop of graphic-print modernity.

Trends: Houndstooth print, pleated skirts, sportswear-inspired outerwear, and Peter Pan collars.
Colors: A dark, cool palette - red, black, gray, and ecru - with surprise pops of neon yellow.
Key Piece: The gray pleated circle skirt paired with a sweet collared top makes a sexy take on schoolgirl classics.
Accessories: Sporty tote bags, cat-eye secretary glasses, knee-high nylons, and '90s-style chunky platforms.
Who Would Wear It: The girl with a sportier fierce edge when it comes to dress, like Rihanna.

Spring's Cutest Designer Duds For Kids

LilSugar — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:32:54 PST

As New York Fashion Week descends upon the fashion set (and trend watchers everywhere), we're inspired to check out what's new for high-fashion kiddos this Spring. From Ralph Lauren's preppy pastels to chic ruffles at Baby Dior, label-loving moms will delight in all of the adorable designer options available this season.

Quiz: What's Your Nursery Style?

LilSugar — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:33:15 PST

Time to start getting the nursery ready for your baby's arrival, but at a loss as to where to begin? Take our Nursery Style Quiz and learn what kind of look best suits your personal style. It's time to get designing, mama!

Source: Little Crown Interiors

1. When searching for design inspiration or looking for ideas to redecorate a room, you turn to:

Traditional Home

Design blogs

The antiques your mom has stashed in the attic

Celeb homes featured in Architectural Digest

2. Which of the following best describes your couch?

Black or white leather with metal legs

A family hand-me-down that you've customized with funky throws and pillows

Solid canvas twill with monogrammed pillows

Plush velvet with lots of glitzy pillows

3. What's your go-to resource for home decor shopping?

Design Within Reach

Pottery Barn

Etsy

ABC Carpet & Home

4. Your favorite outfit consists of:

A cocktail dress, diamond stud earrings, and a fur shrug

A favorite pair of jeans, a white button-down shirt, and a blazer

A comfy maxi skirt, tank, and layers of beads that you've collected on your travels

A black or metallic sheath dress with tights and ankle booties

5. Your approach to baby names is:

You're primarily considering family names

You're inspired by celebrity names and pop culture

You want a name that's completely and totally one-of-a-kind

You're working on a creative way to combine old-fashioned and more unexpected names

6. You stay organized by:

Your Google and Outlook calendars - synced to your phone and computer

Your day planner - never leave home without it!

You rely on your assistant for that

The scraps of paper and notepads all over the house and in your bag

7. Your favorite TV show is:

New Girl

Parenthood

The Real Housewives . . . of wherever!

The latest movie release via DVR

8. Which of the following best describes your home:

A sleek loft

A cozy bungalow

A brick colonial in the suburbs

A penthouse apartment in an amenity-rich building

What We're Sweet On: Cream That Makes You Soft Like Buttah

Miriam Lacey — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:30:49 PST

A lot of moisturizers will hydrate your skin adequately enough, but it's far less common to find one that also makes it feel utterly amazing. That's why you'll love Algenist Firming & Lifting cream ($94), which makes skin unbelievably, baby's-bottom soft from the first time you use it. The alguronic acid inside is designed to increase cell turnover by a rather impressive 55 percent, and although you probably won't feel your cells shedding faster per se, skin is left more luminous, with a reduction in fine lines. It's quite a substantial cream, however, so it's not optimal for very young or oily skin types. But if you need lots of hydration and some gentle exfoliation, it's a really exceptional product.

Victoria and Harper Beckham Catch a Fashionable Flight For Fashion Week

Lauren Turner — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:49:00 PST

Victoria Beckham carried a plaid-dress-wearing Harper into LAX this afternoon. The duo is headed to NYC, where Victoria will show her Fall collection at Fashion Week on Sunday. Victoria spent much of last month in London ringing in the New Year with her family and working on her latest designs, which she's started promoting with multiple magazine spreads. Victoria's post-baby body was on display in front of the cameras for the first time in Numéro Tokyo, and she more recently made a quirky appearance on the cover of i-D magazine's "Whatever the Weather" issue.

It was Victoria's husband David who turned heads this weekend though, when his sexy, shirtless H&M ad aired during the Super Bowl. David shared his embarrassment at watching the commercial with his family and friends when he chatted with Ryan Seacrest this morning.

Link Time: Beyoncé Steps Out After Baby, Peep Karen Walker For Anthropologie, and More

FabSugar — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:33:16 PST

Beyoncé steps out after baby (and looks better than ever!) - PopSugar
Did Vogue charge Madonna for using its logo during the Super Bowl? - Styleite
John Galliano emerges in London - The Cut
CFDA designers assess their impact for a new exhibit - The Daily Beast
14 ways to keep your hands toasty - Stylelist
Halston is making yet another comeback - FashionIndie
Eddie Borgo taps Cecilia Dean for his latest ad campaign - Style.com
Karl Lagerfeld calls Adele "a little too fat" - HuffPost Style
Will a Muslim modeling agency work? - The Frisky
Louis Vuitton has plenty of love for Valentine's Day - Purse Blog
Get a first look at Karen Walker for Anthropologie - College Fashion

9 Products Designed to Make Solid Food Feeding Easier

Rebecca M Gruber — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:07:03 PST

Hooray for food! Moving beyond rice cereal to real food purees is a real milestone, and like any new baby step, it's filled with gadgets and gear to help mamas along the way. Sure, you can simply take the spoon to the jar or bowl and place it your lil one's mouth, but before long, mom's sure to realize that "there has to be an easier and neater way" to do so. Before cleaning up another puddle of spilled food, check out nine products designed to make solid food feeding a more pleasant experience for everyone involved!

Baby Poo Deodorizer Sprays: Ga Ga or Gag

Kate Stahl — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:36:47 PST

I was recently gifted with a bottle of Poo Pourri Little Stinker ($13), and besides being initially a little offended (are my daughter's diapers that bad?), I was also intrigued (um . . . yep, they are). After a trial run, I have to say the stuff works, replacing the eau de poo with the potent smell of essential oils like bergamot, lemongrass, and grapefruit.

Pou Pourri isn't the only diaper spray on the market. Diaper Fresh! ($6) and Nature's Baby Organics PU All-Purpose Deodorizer ($16) are also designed to mask diaper odors. So do you use baby poo spray all or some of the time? For cloth diapers or also for disposable? Tell us all about it below!