When I gave birth to my oldest child, I had no idea just how many different products a baby needed. From car seats and travelling gear to feeding and diapering essentials, the list seemed to get longer and longer as the weeks went by. Back in those early days of parenthood, my choices in products were more limited. But by the time my youngest son was born, that was no longer the case. The selection of essential products for new moms and babies had expanded and many of the choices were as fashionable as they were functional.

I never miss an opportunity to add a little extra style to my life and I’ve found a few baby essentials that provide both the convenience and functionality that’s a must for any mom with a trendy fashion sense, too! One of my personal favourites is the Mrs. Smith’s Elite Diaper Bag. This bag takes organization to a whole new level with padded pockets for a cell phone and sunglasses, inner pouches for Huggies Wipes and diapers and an insulated pull-out drawer to help keep bottles and snacks chilled. But best of all, the stylish faux croc bag looks classy with everything from jeans to a dress! [Read more...]




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As usual, as the season changes so too do the trends in jewelry, although a beautiful, classic piece of jewelry is always in fashion no matter what the season. This summer there are a few dominant trends in jewelry. Large, natural, intense stones in bright colors spring to mind; floral and sea-inspired themes are also huge. The floral theme is an extension of the floral trend in clothing. When considering floral-themed jewelry, think pieces with petals, leaves or flower designs. For sea-themed jewelry, think scales, starfish, waves, mother of pearl or fish. Blue in any shade is absolutely huge this summer as are chandelier earrings.









