Some time after my daughter turned two, she started caring about clothing. After realizing she could choose her own wardrobe, my mini Rachel Zoe started offering me her fashion advice. Fancying party dresses for herself, it is no surprise that she prefers I wear skirts or dresses with sparkly ballet style flats. In a hurry to get out of the house the other day, I caved to her demands and dressed Read more

Getting sexy for Halloween is fun, but getting a date and going with a theme can be really fun too. Since the plug and socket is overdone, I've come up with a few new and creative costume ideas for couples, so check them out below! Naughty '50s Housewife and a Post Man — Go ahead and make fun of a silly stereotype! Ball and Chain — A couple's classic, but not as popular as the plug and Read more

Since I've been spending my fair share of time in doctor's offices lately, I've picked up a few parenting tips. The other day, I saw a cute little girl walk into the pediatrician's waiting room all dressed up in scrubs. As she chatted with my wee one, I was able to ask her mother about her daughter's ensemble. Like many youngsters, her daughter hated visiting the doctor for fear of shots. To Read more

Mothers the world over call their children prince and princess as a term of endearment and entitlement. While the toy stores and costume shops are filled with plastic versions, why not give your child the chance to play their royal part with a beautiful, handmade crown from My Cakies? These adorable, retro-looking crowns ($35) are made of 100% wool felt and wool felt blend with vintage buttons Read more

As a child, there's nothing more fun than wobbling around in your mother's high heels. A recent Parenting article talked about the reasons children start to role play around two-years-old. And it mentioned the developmental changes that occur at that stage — kids notice changes in appearance, understand symbols and that they can pretend to be someone. The piece also cited benefits of Read more

As a child, I was very into Halloween. So even now, I still get myself to a bar or party every Halloween, and I always dress up. Some couples go their separate ways when dressing for Halloween, while other mates opt for couples Halloween costumes. If I happen to be with someone when Oct. 31 rolls around, I make it a point to plan our costumes so they match. One year, I was a bee and my Read more

Last week, I challenged you all to put together a dressy outfit for no more than $150. I started you off with these Xhilaration Multi Shell Chandelier Earrings, $9; they are way cute, inexpensive, and they're white, so they go with everything! To see all the budget dressup fab finds go here. Oh! Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to Read more