All My 'Ugly' Friends Arrive at FAO Schwartz

I'm always telling the boys that it is not nice to call names. Apparently there are some exceptions to the rule. These dolls live up to their name. The Uglydoll collection by David Horvath are not very cute, but they are full of childhood spirit.

The designs look as if they are inspired from my own kids' imaginations. Cartoonish shapes, distorted details, and simple design make these the friends that capture the spirit of childhood.

The collection is now available at FAO Schwartz

Celeb Style Find: Nicole Richie's Post Baby Sundress

Nicole Richie was seen out earlier this week enjoying the spring sunshine. The fashionable new mom was wearing a Karen Zambos Vintage Couture tunic dress. The tunic dress is perfect for her post baby body with its colorful print and loose fitting style they will easily hide any post-baby weight you may be carrying.

Pick up this Karen Zambos Vintage tunic dress is available at Nordstrom for $151.

Spring Sale at Gap: Up To 40% Off

It's Spring Sale time at Gap -- get up to 40% of some of the seasons best items.

Some of my favorites:

Dino Graphic Tee
Regular price: $14.50
Sale price: $11.99



Stitched hooded zip sweater
Regular price: $34.50
Sale price: $28.99



Swiss dot pleated dress
Regular price: $29.50
Sale price: $24.99



Smocked bow tank
Regular price: $16.50
Sale price: $13.99



Butterfly zip-up hoodie
Regular price: $24.50
Sale price: $19.99

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Dwell Fatboy: Beanbags with Modern Flare

A few weeks ago, we decided to implement a family movie night in which both mom and dad have to stop everything we're doing and cuddle up and watch a movie of the kids' choice. Everyone is loving the family time.

The only problem is that there isn't enough seating for everybody. We start out cuddled up and typically end up stretching out on the couches and the boys flop out on the floor on the extra pillows.

I decided to look for some seating alternatives that could be brought out as we need it and tucked away when we don't.

I found the perfect solution when I stumbled across the collaboration of beanbags between Dwell and Fatboy. These are definitely not the vinyl coated beanbags from my youth (although I do recall many hours curled up in my forest green beanbag ready the Little House on the Prairie series of books).

These huge bags are designed for some serious lounging in fresh modern designs. Your own little one can snuggle in for movie time, grab a good book, or use them for those imaginative story games that they dream up.

Of course, they have some of the same practical charm of yesterday's beanbags. They are created out of a practical and easy to clean nylon with a special coating that just requires a damp cloth to come clean.

Available at ModernSeed in two color options, chocolate and fuchsia.

Vibrant Colors Abound in J. Crew's Spring Collection

Ah.... like a breath of fresh air. The new Spring collection from Crewcuts by J. Crew is full of bright, vibrant colors and whimsical fashions.

A couple of our favorite looks:

Spring Sale at Old Navy: Up To 40% Off

I suppose we may as well start where most of my shopping trips occur -- Old Navy. Right now they are busy stocking their racks with summer fashions and discounting all the spring stock.

Some of my favorites:

Women's Cross-Front Babydoll Tops
Regular price: $16.50
Sale price: $12.50



Women's Destination Graphic Tanks
Regular price: $14.50
Sale price: $8.70

Let's Get the Fun Started Again

Oh long ignored blog readers where do we start?

I have an email box full of press releases, announcements, and miscellaneous product emails. My office has stacks of samples that need to be sorted and reviewed. Unfortunately / fortunately, my business consulting work has had to take precendence for the past few months and things have piled up that I just don't know where to start.

So let's just dive in from the top of the piles and see what fun stuff we can find....

Spring Sale at Old Navy: Up To 40% Off

I suppose we may as well start where most of my shopping trips occur -- Old Navy. Right now they are busy stocking their racks with summer fashions and discounting all the spring stock.

Some of my favorites:

Girls Dip-Dyed Dresses
Regular price: $24.50
Sale price: $14.70



Girls Madras Patchwork Tops
Regular Price: $16.50
Sale Price: $7.99



Boys Hooded Plaid Windbreakers
Regular price: $24.50
Sale price: $14.70



2-in-1 Animal Tees for Baby
Regular price: $10.50
Sale price: $6.99

Let's Get the Fun Started Again

Oh long ignored blog readers where do we start?

I have an email box full of press releases, announcements, and miscellaneous product emails. My office has stacks of samples that need to be sorted and reviewed. Unfortunately / fortunately, my business consulting work has had to take precendence for the past few months and things have piled up that I just don't know where to start.

So let's just dive in from the top of the piles and see what fun stuff we can find....

Spring Has Sprung at The Stylish Child

Spring has sprung and rebirth is in the air. Posts have been sparse in March at The Stylish Child.

It's time to breath some new life back into the site and get back to posting all the great products, sales, and information that I find.

Milkshop: Spring Sale Time

Time to sort through the email box and let you know about the awesome spring sales!

Milkshop is having their spring sale on their cold weather items.

Some of our favorites:

Diesel Kids Jaces Jacket:
Regular Price: $94
Sale Price: $71



Da-Nang Linen Woven Dress
Regular Price: $94
Sale Price: $49

Celeb Gear Find: Baby Harlow Travels in Her Orbit

Nicole Richie and Joel Madden take their daughter out for her first outing in the celebrity favorite Orbit Infant System.



The Orbit is designed to go from car seat to stroller and back again with ease. The all-in-one system is designed for infants and includes an infant car seat, a base and a stroller. The stroller turns to let the child face backwards, forwards or even sideways.

Available at Giggle.com.

Summer Collection Ready for Pre-Order at Tea Collection

As the winter snow turns to sloppy puddles, my mind leaps ahead to the upcoming summer months. I've already started to plan my garden, schedule summer activities for the boys, and look longingly at summer styles from my favorite collections.

One of our favorite lines, Tea Collection, has come out with their summer collection. Full of bold colors and patterns, the collection will have you yearning for the warm days of summer. Get a sneak peak and place an early order today.

Whatever It Takes Tees Designed by Celebrity Moms

Whatever It Takes has teamed up with some of our favorite celebrity moms to design custom made tees being sold to help them raise 3 million dollars in 3 years for various global causes and philanthopies.




Check out the tees designed by by Gwen Stefani and Nicole Kidman.

Available online at shopintuition.com for $48.00

It's Time to Give Yourself a Treat

I'm a pretty basic girl. My daily makeup routine is very minimalist. Considering that my daily activity typically involve trips to the grocery store, school drop offs / pickups, and my daily excursion to the gym, I really don't require much makeup. A little foundation, a little powder, and some lipgloss get me out the door.

I love the Candy Color Minderal Lip Stain by Treat. Full of soothing ingredients including shea butter and rosehip, it leaves your lips with the gorgeous stain of candy-kissed color.

Just a little bit gives a big impact and it lasts for hours without needing to reapply.

Jennifer Garner is also a big fan of the Lip Stain from Treat!

Pre-order Murval Paris Handbags at Real Simple

Just in time for Spring comes the Murval Paris Handbag pre-sale at Real Simple. Designed with French fashion flair in easy care fabrics at amazing prices. Real Simple has added some new spring releases to their collection that will make their appears at the end of the month. They are offering a sneak peak and pre-order discount on the entire Murval collection.

Order by this Friday (February 15th) and take 10% off your entire order. Just enter FABBAGS in the promotional code box at checkout.

25% Off Fall / Winter Items at Zutano

It's time for the Fall / Winter sale at Zutano. For a limited time only, you can take 25% all fall / winter items.

Some of our favorites:

Fitted Crew Pink Stripe
Regular price: $20
Sale price: $15



Color Block Sweater
Regular price: $42
Sale price: $31



Pink Knit Stripe Ball Hat
Regular price: $24
Sale price: $18

Baby and Kids Sale at Old Navy

The twice-annual baby and kids sale is on at Old Navy. Through February 21, 2008, you can receive up to 40% off select items.

Some of our favorites:

Graphic Surf Tees for Baby
Regular price: $9.50
Sale price: $5.70



Girls Cap-Sleeve Hoodies
Regular price: $12.50
Sale price: $7.50

Adiri Baby Bottes: Making Bottle Feeding a Little More Natural

There been a lot of press lately about baby bottles. The Adiri Natural Nurser is a bottle that has been designed to mimic the female breast.

The polycarbonate-free container is designed to replicate the contours of a woman’s body. The design includes a twist off bottom for easy refilling and the nipple is super soft to minimize irritation while feeding. Every bottle is 100% polycarbonate-free and bisphenol-A free. (They even claim that the bottles reduce air ingestion and gas to relieve colic.)

Available online at zoebonline.com.

Wallies Peel & Stick Chalkboards

I recently decided it was time for a new look for my office / studio. In a land with three boys and a husband, my office is the one space that is even the slightest bit 'girly'. I decided to paint it an oceany aqua and move a bunch of my flea market finds into it to give it a kind of shabby chic / midwest modern look.

The one thing I've been putting off it nailing in a blackboard into my beautiful paint job. That's why I am totally ga-ga over the Peel & Stick Chalkboards from Wallies.

The Slate Gray Chalkboards come in packages of four 9" x 12" panels. Each vinyl panel is fully removable and repositional. Priced at just $16.99 for one package of four panels.

25% Off Valentine's Treats at Baby Style

Baby Style is having a pre-Valentine's Day sale on all their holiday inspired fashions. Take 25% off select styles for your baby and kids.

Some of our favorites:

Love Baby Shoes by Robeez
Regular price: $28
Sale price: $21



Organic Hippie Hearts Romper
Regular price: $38
Sale price: $28

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Mega-Posting Day at The Stylish Child

I'm way behind on posting for The Stylish Child and have over 1,000 messages backlogging my email box. Today I'm going to try to make some kind of dent in the backlog. (Thanks to the sub-zero temperatures in Minneapolis today neither of our cars will start so I have a weekend day with dad to watch the boys all day!)

Look for lots of sale updates and product announcements.

Celeb Style Find: Nicole Richie and Joel Madden Go Green with Diapers

Nicole Richie and Joel Madden is doing her part for the environment when changing daughter Harlow Winter Kate's diapers. The couple were recently photographed picking up Seventh Generation Chlorine-Free Diapers.



The eco-friendly diapers are thin and ultra-absorbent, with stretchy leg gathers and closure tabs. They are 100% chlorine-free and provide great performance without irritating baby's sesitive skin.



Available at select retailers and online at Baby Organic.

Tiny*Prints Valentines Collection

Remember when Valentine's Day was all about sweet treats, childhood wishes and blushing cheeks? Tiny*Prints has created a collection of Valentine's that catprued all those warmhearted wishes of childhood.

Order today and send your little ones off with heart-felt greetings on Valentine's Day!

View the entire collection at Tiny*Prints right now

Jennifer Lopez to Deliver in Stylish Comfort

Jennifer Lopez is known for her personal style and we hear that she will be carrying that style with her as she welcomes her baby / babies soon. Lopez is planning to wear a designer hospital gown from the celebrity favorite collection, Dear Johnnies.

During her stay at the hospital, Lopez has decided to wear Dear Johnnies "Ellie" (blue) and "Lucy" (pink) gowns. In case she wants to wrap up herself or the baby after delivery, she has received the coordinating robe and swaddling blankets. (Lopez has also received the Mimi and Coco gowns from the line.)



Check out the entire collection at dearjohnnies.com

Christina Aguilera Stocks Up on Gear from Kitson

Christina Aguilera made a few last minute purchases at Kitson kids before the arrival of son Max Liron last weekend. Some of the items that she purchased include:

Not Rational - Red Patent Hansel Diaper Bag

Price: $595

Sweet Impressions - White It's A Party Onesie
Price: $18

Chic Papoose at The Boom Boom Room

Awards season kicked off over the weekend with The 65th Annual Golden Globes which means its time for this year's baby swag.

The 2008 Boom Boom Room gifting suite was full of celebrities snapping up A-list baby products.

First stop for us are the baby slings by Chic Papoose. Celebrities loved the stylish slings by Chic Papoose especially the ease in which they could use them. Constructed with no complicated straps, snaps, or sizing make them easy to wear your baby while out and about. The Alex, Johanna, Celeste, Kristin, Gwen, and Christopher styles were the biggest hits of the weekend.

Neal McDonough
Actor Neal McDonough and his wife Ruvé Robertson attended with their daughter Catherine, 8 months. The couple picked up the Renee style Chic Papoose.

Rena Sofer
Actress Rena Sofer and her husband Sanford Bookstaver attended with their daughter Avalon Leone, 2. The couple are expecting their second daughter later this year. Rena also has a daughter, Rosabel, 12. She picked out a Chic Papoose in the Paullee style.

Renee Sloan Baio
Scott Baio's new wife Renee Sloan Baio attended with daughter Bailey DeLuca, 2-months.

Tori Spelling
Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott attended the event with son Liam, 10-months. Tori picked out a Chic Papoose in the Johanna style.

Elisabeth Rohm
Expectant former Law & Order star Elisabeth Rohm picked out the Alex style. She is expecting her first baby in April.

Jodie Sweetin
Pregnant former Full House actress Jodie Sweetin attended with her husband Cody Herpin. The couple is expecting a daughter in April. Jodie picked up a Chic Papoose in the Ryann style.



Josh Morrow
Young and the Restless star Joshua Morrow attended with his wife Tobe and their sons Cooper, 5, and Crew James, 2 ½. The couple are expecting their third son in April. Tobe picked up a Chic Papoose in the Riley style

Kevin Weiman
Former Alias actor Kevin Weisman and his wife Jodi attended with daughter Maya Rose, 21 months. The couple are expecting their second child in February.

Thanks to Chic Papoose for the photos!