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Hamptons Trunk Show
Birkins, bathing suits and baubbles…oh my! What better way to spend a cloudy day in the Hampton’s but shopping for a cause in the comfort of a beautiful home while your husband enjoys a little QT with the kids in the backyard. This collection of vendors had a little something for everyone. From beautiful tunic...
Suiting
No need to take this trend literally, but menswear-influenced pieces are tailor made for tots of all sizes. Grey flannel, pinstripes, tweeds, and shades of smoke are found in bespoke-influenced pieces like vests, sweaters, narrow trousers, and blazers. Go ahead—raid your local haberdashery, and don’t be afraid to mix the stripes, textures and patterns. Just...
Knit Wits – Sweater dressing
When layers are too complicated, find solace in sweaters. A lighter cashmere or cotton style will work splendidly for indoors, while chunkier knits can occasionally work as outerwear. For the newest members of your family, try one-piece knits for a cozy, wintry vibe.—CC
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Sorry for not posting today, we’re left with no internet after the storm this past weekend. Please check back later! —CC
Veronica Miele Beard
Beard worked in finance until the birth of her third child in 2005. Now a mother of 5—three girls and two boys, all under 9 years old!—she is a firm believer in the kind of uniform dressing seen in her collection, Veronica Beard, which she designs with her sister-in-law, Veronica Swanson Beard. A resident of...
Liberty Prints
Founded in London in 1875, Liberty of London has built an international reputation on its bright, cheeky prints. Now sold to all sorts of brands from Agnes B to Target, Liberty print ready-to-wear is embraced by fash-savvy moms and daughters alike. Designers from around the globe use original Liberty of London, or their own version...
Are you ever too young for jeans?
For some, denim starts at birth. For others, size 0-12 month blues are absurd. Granted, you have the rest of their childhood to dress them like mini-me’s—and with those zippers, buttons, pockets, and stiff fabric, how comfortable can jeans really be? There are, of course, alternatives: leggings, cords, khakis, and of course, the “jegging.” CC...
Ultimate Beach Accessories
The East Coast is finally thawing, and Memorial Day is almost frighteningly close. Granted, you won’t be hitting the beach with only a book and a cocktail—there are the little ones to consider, yes? So grab an L.L. Bean Boat Tote (because your “designer” tote has been gathering dust since a Bush was in office)...
Spring Dressing
One of the few benefits of the endless winter we’ve been enduring in New York is the miracle-working benefits of Spring shopping. Gingham, liberty prints, nautical stripes—as mood-lifting as a 70-degree day. Almost! So before you buy, CC has broken down the Spring trends. First and foremost, blue is the new black, and it looks...
