Lately, my handbag has become a bottomless pit, full of everything from loose business cards to computer cords and bottles of milk and lip gloss. And my idea of using old make-up bags to keep everything separate was brilliant until I cou…
When grocery shopping, I try and take my own reusable bags. And I love that now some cities are charging for paper or plastic, to encourage you to BYO. So I love this new company that's offering everything I've wanted in a reusable shopp…
You never forget your first pair of Docs. And I imagine you'll never forget your first Doc Martens bag that melds their steadfast styling with the gorgeous fabrics of Liberty London. Who said punk couldn't be pretty? When two British sty…
This coming week, Cool Mom Picks subscribers have a chance to win that gorgeous Mia Bossi Lyndsey Bag, a $330 value. Even if you're past the diaper bag stage, it looks absolutely nothing like a diaper bag. Plus the roomy size and those c…
When I first got a look at the newest designer diaper bag design from CMP fave Mia Bossi, I thought there was just no possible way that it was a diaper bag. But like their other bags we've been drooling over for years now, it is -- and o…
With Mother's Day creeping up, we thought it would be fun to ask our contributors which special goodies from our Mother's Day Gift Guide they've got their eyes on. Lots of different mamas, lots of different choices. Do they match up with…
We're always fans of Petunia Pickle Bottom bags, thanks to smart design, elegant patterns, and a rugged refusal to succumb to ruination. But once you're past the gigantic diaper bag phase and even the maybe-it's-just-a-purse diaper bag p…
As handbag-crazy mamas, we're pretty excited about this week's monthly subscriber-only giveaway: Three Cool Mom Picks subscribers will each win a chic new bag from Ellington Handbag's brand new Spring 2012 collection. You'll win a Joni H…
Sippy cup: check. Snacks: check. Wipes: darn tootin'. This is my leaving the house with a toddler checklist , and they come even before my own sunglasses and lip gloss. If wipes are still one of your must-haves when you head out, then, t…
I love my Hunter rain boots. Unfortunately, I live in LA where it almost never rains, even as the rest of the country wades through those upcoming April showers. Okay, I lie; It drizzles, sometimes. And that's when I climb into my fabulo…
Finding a unique yet stylish camera case can be sometimes daunting. When I first invested in a good camera, I felt pressure to use the case that so generously came with the camera, but I hated it. I'm never a fan of lugging around the ty…
I have absolutely loved the colorful handbag trend that's helped get me through winter, and I'm thrilled to see it shows no signs of taking leave come spring. Which is less than a month away, incidentally. Feel free to squee at your leis…
I love my Baggu bags so much that I've been tempted to use them as actual handbags, especially with all the junk I schlep around in my purse. Well, now I can actually do it without having to compromise my love for a swanky bag. The new B…
I can't say that I mourn the fact that my diaper bag carrying days are over. But really, it's the diapers I'm glad to be over with, not the bags. Especially when they're as awesome as this one. When I got a first glimpse of this OiOi hob…
Pantone has decreed that 2012 is the year of Tangerine Tango, which they describe as "a spirited reddish orange that continues to provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward." I couldn't agree more. It doesn't hurt that…
I have a soft spot for stitch art and it's not just because I live in the embroidery capital of the world (yes, there is such a place). As a gal who can't even sew a button onto a pair of pants, I greatly admire those patient enough to c…
Each year, we love coming through our past year of archives to bring you some of our editors' top picks. Today, we're excited to feature our favorite accessories from the coolest baubles to the handbags we're coveting . The Cambridge Sat…
I'm particularly envious right now of the Jonathan Adler Skip Hop line that launched yesterday. Which is funny, because I do not miss the days of hauling a baby bag around with me. I love a great bag , don't get me wrong, but when my kid…
I know it's hard to get excited about tote bags, but trust me, when they come from one of our favorite children's labels, we do get a little excited knowing now they make something we moms can wear too. The new totes from Winter Water Fa…
I don't generally have diaper bag envy--to me that's like having diaper envy or leaky bottle envy. I'm kind of glad to be done with all of them. That said, there are still those diaper bags that don't look like diaper bags, enough for me…
We're pretty sure that back to school is synonymous with a brand new backpack and not one that's ragged and torn from last year's heavy load of school books and homework . Here are a bunch of our favorite book bags that are not only cool…
So many times I wish that my favorite kids designers were designer for us adults too. And now--hello! Thank you, kit +lili! I'm loving their line for adults, including beautiful dresses , flowy peasant tops in bold modern patterns, and c…
I'm dying to make a reference to the fanny pack as being the butt of all tourist jokes -- oh wait, I think I just did. But let's be fair, there is something to be said to a hands-free way of carrying a little cash and your keys when you'…
Sometimes I picture myself like in a movie scene, on the back of a shiny turquoise scooter (yes, in my fantasy it's turquoise, okay?), silk scarf in my hair, cruising around Europe without a care in the world. That's not likely to happen…