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Father’s Day Gift Guide: Accessories for Men

June 7, 2013

This week we have highlighted the best gifts for dads from sports fans to grilling fanatics, even DIY gifts for dads! Today we are wrapping the week up with men’s accessories. From cufflinks to bags and everything in between, these are a unique take on more ordinary gifts for dad.

SHOP THE GUIDE: Dr. Dre Beats Headphones, Folding Card Holder, Wireless Speaker for iPad/Bluetooth, Robot Cufflinks, Apple TV, Nixon Watch $125, Ugg Australia Flip Flops $65, Wayfarer Sunglasses $140, Silicone Strap Watch, Herschel Supply Co. Bag, Inferno, Kindle Books, E Reader Case, Working Man’s Hygiene Kit, Rugby Stripe Beach Towel, Leather Brief Case

What are your favorite gift to give dad?

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Filed Under: cool finds, gifts Tagged With: Amazon, bloomingdales, Father's Day, gifts for dad, Lands End, men, nordstrom

8 Fast & Fabulous Mother’s Day Gifts

May 7, 2013

Still looking for the perfect gifts for Mom? The Little Style File is here to help! Here are 8 Fast & Fabulous Mother’s Day Gifts at all price points that are sure to make a big impression!

1. Unique Vase – This gorgeous Anthropologie vase will brighten up any space. Filled with mom’s favorite flowers and you have a beautiful Mother’s Day gift that she will always remember.

2. Watch – Arguably the most stylish and functional of all accessories, a watch makes a great Mother’s Day gift. This Michael Kors is one of my favorites, white and crisp and gorgeous for summer.

3. Statement Necklace – Go bold! A fun, colorful statement necklace is an easy way for Mom to dress up a basic tee and jeans. Walk into Ann Taylor and take your pick.

4. Smart Phone Case – As a Mom of young kids, we know we have to protect those smart phones! They are the calendars, play group planners, key to all outside communication and allow us to stay connected to the office. But no one said your phone case has to be boring! Kate Spade makes fun and bold smart phone covers that Mom will love.

5. Spa Gift Card – Let’s get serious. Moms want a massage or pedicure or manicure or facial or anything relaxing for more than 30 minutes. If you don’t have time to pick up a gift card to your local salon, head over to SpaFinder and purchase an eCard for the biggest dollar amount your wallet allows. Mom will be happy.

6. Small Cross Body Bag – Diaper bags are huge. Lighten Mom’s load with a small, colorful cross body bag! We love this one from Land’s End Canvas. Perfect for a day out with the girls!

7. Favorite Fragrance – You can’t go wrong with Mom’s favorite perfume. The Forever Red fragrance from Bath & Body Works is one of our new favorites!

8. Cute Shoes – Don’t know Mom’s shoe size? Tip toe into her closet and do a little under cover work! Comfortable, stylish shoes are a great gift for Mom. These turquoise flats are from Banana Republic and are stylish and practical.

There you go! 8 great Mother’s Day Gifts that you can buy today! What are your favorite gifts to give Mom?

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Filed Under: mother's day Tagged With: Ann Taylor, Anthropologie, Bath & Body Works, gifts, Lands End, Michael Kors, nordstrom

Little Yogi

January 22, 2013

Last week my three year old daughter, Madeline, and I attended a Parents As Teachers kids yoga playgroup. The description sounded fun and we are all about fit and healthy kids so we decided to give it a try. Little did I know my Madeline would fall in love with kids yoga and incorporate into our every day routine.

Our kids yoga class was taught by Reese Emery Ryzewski, author of The Yoga ABC’s. She is a fitness expert and brought a copy of the book for each family to take home. The best part of The Yoga ABC’s is that the book lies open flat so kids can pick a page, look at the illustration and do the pose. As Madeline says, “I can do yoga ALL BY MYSELF.” And she really can!

Look at that smile! It started at A and didn’t let up until way past Z. As it turns out, kids yoga is great for little bodies and it’s really easy to get your family started. Here’s a little inspiration…

Where to shop: Happy Mat! Purple Kids Yoga Mat, Lately Lily Happy Is My Destination Tee, Lands’ End Yoga Pants, Contigo Autoseal Stainless Steel Kids Cup, Allergy-Friendly Food for Families: 120 Recipes Everyone Will Enjoy, The Yoga ABC’s

Is there a little yogi in your family?

Filed Under: books, cool finds, family, fun, kids health Tagged With: abc's of yoga, Contigo, healthy families, kids yoga, Lands End, Lately Lilly, yoga

Lands’ End Parka – review + giveaway!

November 5, 2012

As parents we all want our kids to be warm at the bus stop. But what about us?!?!?

Watch this:

Can you believe a parka could be so stylish AND warm?! Of course Lands’ End can make it happen!

The Lands’ End Cire Down Parka comes in 6 fab colors as well as petite, tall and plus.

Due to my love of colored denim this season, I figured it would be best to go with a classic black for my Lands’ End Parka.

So what do you think? Are you ready to be warm and stylish at the playground, bus stop, EVERYWHERE? You can purchase your own Lands’ End Cire Parka HERE or enter the Lands’ End Cire Parka giveaway below!
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Filed Under: fashion, giveaways, mom fashion, mommy style, reviews Tagged With: Lands End, lands' end women's parka, women's parka

A day at the beach.

February 23, 2012

If you are planning a day at the beach than you must have some essentials that will make the day perfect! We rounded up our 12 favorite finds for spending the perfect day as a family at the beach!

1. Waboba Surf Ball 2. Fish Bubble Wand 3. Skeleton Beach Towel 4. Sunny Patch Seaside Sidekicks Set 5. Mermaid Beach Towel 6. Shell Collecting Bags 7. 52 Fun Things To Do At The Beach 8. Smashball Beach Tennis Set 9. Water Cannon 10. Girls Beach Chair 11. SunnyLife Radio 12. Family Size Whale Bag

We have also shared our favorite swimwear for boys, girls and rash guards!

What is your favorite beach activity?

Filed Under: cool finds Tagged With: kitson, Lands End, little choux, melissa and doug, pottery barn kids, roxy

Boys Swimwear

February 22, 2012

If you have walked into a mall lately than you have probably noticed the swimwear departments popping up! It personally makes me cringe at the thought of putting on a swimsuit. I do love seeing the bright and bold colors and have fun to shopping for my kids swimwear each year! If you are heading on a spring break vacation than we are sure you have swimsuits on your “to buy” list! Here are some of our favorite for boys!

1. Patchwork Swim Trunks 2. Mosaic Board Shorts 3. Electric Beach Trunks 4. Tiki Board Swim Trunks 5. Floral Print Surf Shorts 6. Riva Boat Swim Trunks 7. O Bloom Boardshorts 8. Turtle Swim Trunks 9. Surf Camp Board shorts 10. Surf Shorts 11. Cherry Bomb Board Shorts

Filed Under: cool finds, styling Tagged With: 77kids, boys swimwear, coolkidsnyc, crazy8, gap kids, kids swimwear, Lands End, Mini Boden, nextdirect, shopbelle

Spring Trends: Yellow

January 3, 2012

The holiday decor is all boxed up. In the apparel world, you know what that means…time to move on to Spring! This Spring there is one trend that is hard to ignore. It’s bright and sunny and brings us hope of putting on bikinis and running through sprinklers. The first Spring trend we are highlighting is YELLOW!

It was all yellow and we just can’t get enough of it. Yellow coats, sweaters, shoes, dresses and accessories – whether you just add a little yellow to make an outfit pop or do yellow from head to toe, you are bound to bring a smile to everyone’s face your little cute passes by.

Shopping details

1. Next Direct Yellow Heart Hoody $20

2. Lands End Rain Slicker $59

3. Kit + Lili Sundress $46

4. ToobyDo Shirt Dress $52

5. Misha Lulu Dress $55

6. J. Crew Baby Sweater $125

7. CoCaLo Porcelain Bird Dish Set $33

8. Next Direct Bright Sneakers $18

9. Tea Collection Embroidered Top $36

10. Old Navy Hooded Jacket $32

11. Old Navy Swan Print PJ’s $13