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Hugs and Kisses at School

Oh, I love these "Ruby" shoes from See Kai Run. Super cute for a first day of preschool. The red leather rubber-soled shoes have black piping and straps with hook-and-loop velcro closure. Insanely adorable. Sizes 3-9, $40 at See Kai Run.

Want More Children's Place Coupons?

I have more coupons for The Children's Place, where I just ordered S. these cool metro lace-up sneakers ($22.50) that are selling out fast. I have four coupons left (each one gives you 15% off any online order, no minimum order necessary, through midnight tonight only), so if you want one please e-mail me with "coupon" in the subject line ASAP.

Note: if you plan to spend $50 or more on one order, use the coupon codes currently on The Children's Place homepage instead, which will give you even bigger discounts, up to 30% off.

Playtime New York Roundup: Part 1

Two weeks ago, I paid a quick visit to the New York debut of international trade show Playtime. It was a pretty awesome display of new (and relatively new) designers of kids' apparel, accesories, toys, and even maternity wear. Held in a beautiful Soho loft space at 82 Mercer Street, it had a very cool vibe. I'm still sorting through all my finds and photos, but here are just a few to whet your appetite:

bakker made with love is a French designer exhibiting in New York for the first time. The teeny-tiny infant clothes are TDF (the skinny jeans! the blazer! the silk dresses!). The French sure do know how to dress children. Not for sale yet in the U.S.

Cute country gingham sneaks by Bensimon. Please tell me I'm not the only one who thinks of Kelly Bensimon when I see that name.

Maternity dresses by Fragile, a Belgian brand. Why didn't they have this stuff when I was pregnant? I lived in cheap separates from Old Navy maternity.

Whimsical soft toys by Moulin Roty, another French import. Their website is every bit as sweet as their products.

This one is great. Big Head Baby is exactly what you'd expect- baby clothing with extra snaps and "give" to accommodate the heads of larger babies. My son's head was enormous as an infant and this would've been great. Designed by an aunt who saw the need for this while dressing her (big-headed) nephew after his bath!

More to come soon from Playtime New York!

Mr. Argyle

I've bought S. some cute shoes from Gymboree in the past; while they aren't super great quality for everyday shoes, they are fun for special occasions or to match a particular outfit. When these catchy Argyle Slip-On Sneakers ($20, sizes 9-2) go on sale further, I'll probably scoop up a pair for him. Check out the new Rock 'n Roll 101 boys' clothing collection if you want to see the matching outfits.

Trend Alert: Colorblock Shoes

I saw this photo on Just Jared yesterday. Jessica Seinfeld hosted a party at the Balenciaga store in East Hampton, NY to benefit her charity Baby Buggy (which is a fantastic organization, by the way). More interesting than the star power here is....those shoes! Jessica's and Gwyneth's, I mean (the third lady in the photo- on the right- is still working the tiresome gladiator trend, which I never understood to begin with). Are "colorblock" shoes the next big thing? Ever since I saw The September Issue where Vogue's creative director Grace Coddington rocked a colorblock photo shoot, I have adored this fashion trend. You'll find lots of colorblock-style garments, by the way, in the Boden catalog (like this Colourblock Milano Coat). But I haven't seen colorblock shoes before. Me likey. Though I'm guessing these shoes are priced wayyyy beyond what I ever would (or could) spend. I'll investigate the knockoffs...

What do you think of Jessica's and Gwyneth's shoes in this photo? And, let's be a little catty...what do you think of Gwyneth in this photo? Her pose, her dress, etc.? I think I'd rather be friends with Jessica.

Top photo courtesy of Just Jared. Bottom photo (detail of Jessica Seinfeld's shoes) courtesy of ABC.

Bargain Alert: One Ruby Lane sandals at Zulily

Speaking of summer shoes, Zulily has a winner sale of One Ruby Lane girls' summer sandals, which are the ultimate in girly footwear. There's pink, sparkles, butterflies, and hearts galore. Zulily's last sale of this brand was so popular that they are repeating it now- but hurry, the sale ends on Friday, July 23rd. My favorite pair is shown at left: "Olivia" sandals reduced to $21.99 from $48, sizes 8-13 remaining. Buy them at Zulily.

p.s. Also check out the just-posted sale of gorgeous Inglesina prams...I love love love these.

Bargain Alert: Lands End Wedge Beach Slide Shoes

I am fussy about beach sandals/flip-flops. I find most of them very uncomfortable (particularly those with toe thongs). But I bought a super pair of Women's Wedge Beach Slide Shoes last year from Lands End and I see that now they are now on sale. They have a cushiony EVA insole/footbed and I have been equally comfortable wearing them on the beach or on NYC pavements. My favorite color combo- the jaunty yellow sandal with nautical navy stripes- is available in the most sizes (whole sizes 8 through 11) and costs just $9.99 (was originally $19.50). Several other colors/sizes are available, too. Hurry and buy them for next summer (or as a treat to replace this summer's pair) at Lands End.

It's a Boy, It's a Girl, IsaBooties

Is there anything cuter than tiny baby shoes? Not really. Now through Thursday, July 15th, all pairs of soft-soled baby shoes at our affiliate IsaBooties are just $20 (reduced from their regular $29 price). IsaBooties are known for their trademark soft soles, 100% animal free materials, and easy slip-on designs. My favorite pair is the Pink Tulip Toes ($20, sizes 3mos-24mos). These baby booties make a thoughtful gift (and welcome change from the dozens of onesies new parents receive). I've always liked that IsaBooties' site has a selection of Barefoot Books, too, so you can shop at the same time for a sibling gift. Plus, their standard (free) gift wrapping is pretty nice- your gift is wrapped in 100% recycled brown kraft wrapping paper and tied with a purple grosgrain ribbon along with your gift message. Check out all the goods at IsaBooties .

Enjoy $20 pricing on all shoes (no coupon code needed) at IsaBooties, today and tomorrow (July 15th).

Primigi Shoes for Kids- up to 50% off

Another sale you should head to right now is the flash sale of Primigi shoes for both boys and girls at Zulily, a site I check every day. Primigi is a trusted, 30-year-old brand of children's shoes made in Italy; their shoes are both fashion-forward and comfortable. Zulily is selling an excellent selection of Primigi shoes for up to 50% off. Shown above: the purple sparkle canvas sneakers cost $27.99 (originally $45) and the boys' brown Egan sneaks cost $49.99 (originally $90). There are also plenty of stylish sandals in the sale, if you want to indulge in a guilt-less mid-summer splurge. If you haven't joined members-only Zulily yet, click here to access these sales pronto.

Off To Camp She Goes

S. has started camp already, but R.'s first day is not till next Tuesday. It's a sports camp, so she needs some practical clothing and gear, but still wants everything "girly" (quite a change from 2 summers ago when she eschewed princesses for knights...). Here are some new purchases:

Geox Kids Mimosa Sneaker (on sale for $49.50 at Zappos.com, reduced from $55). Geox really should pay R. for her brand loyalty. She won't look at any others.

New York Mets Pink Tie-Dye Cap ($14.99 at Dunham's Sports). Her little bro has a coordinating one in solid blue.

Flower Tunic & Capri Set by Flapdoodles. On sale for $26.99 (regularly $34.00) at CWD Kids. No dresses allowed at sports camp- she agreed to settle for this.

Disney Princess Large Backpack ($24.50 at Amazon.com). Her 1st grade backpack- which is nearly identical- is quite banged up. This one will take her through the summer and hopefully into 2nd grade, too.

And....I must write a separate post about Mabel's Labels, which has saved me hours of time of camp preparation for both kids. More on them later this week.

Welcome Back!

Hope everyone had a relaxing Memorial Day weekend (I sure did). If you didn't get a chance to take advantage of Memorial Day sales, don't worry. There's more to come. First, Nordstrom's half-yearly sale is taking place in-stores and online; you'll save on top brands for women, juniors, and kids. Here are just some of the deals you can score: Women's True Religion "Casey" Stretch Denim Leggings (reduced to $79.90 from $167); Stuart Weitzman "Garner" Sandals (reduced to $219.90 from $335); and Girls' Juicy Terry Hoody (reduced to $71.90 from $108). Want to see more? See it all at Nordstrom's half-yearly sale homepage.

Dylan & Harry

After dinner in the picturesque West Village on a recent Saturday evening, I spotted this new (to me) store Dylan and Harry on Bleecker Street. It carries "smart, chic and playful looks for children ages newborn to 10 years" and includes items by Saint-James, Salt Water Sandals, Stella Cove Swim, and Naef toys. From the window displays (the store was closed for the night) it reminded me a bit of Jacadi-meets-Villebrequin. The prices are high, for sure (boys' swimwear goes up to $95). Still, a fun shop to browse if you're in the neighborhood- or if you want to check out the wares online.

Red Mary Janes

Perhaps inspired by my daughter's first performance in a school musical last night (she was an orphan in "Annie"), I just bought her first pair of red Mary Janes from members-only flash sale site Zulily. I've always wanted to buy her shoes like these (they will look so cute with her navy and white school uniform) and the price couldn't be beat, especially with the coupon code (see below). The shoes are the Red Lola Mary Janes (Zulily price $24.99; originally $46; sizes 11-3) by One Ruby Lane. All of the One Ruby Lane shoes are adorable; check them out here where you can buy them through May 17th.

Enjoy $10 off any order over $30 at Zulily for a limited time only with code "YOUNG10".

Need an invitation to join Zulily? E-mail me with "Zulily" in the subject line.

Cool Kicks, Cool Kicks

How did I miss this? Did you know that Vans are now making Yo Gabba Gabba kicks? And, um, why aren't they available in adult sizes? I'd love a pair of Foofa hi-tops ($40) for myself. Shop the whole collection here.

Cyber Monday Deals and MyMomShops Gift Picks!

Welcome to Cyber Monday at MyMomShops! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend with friends and family. Did you take advantage of any of the Black Friday weekend deals I posted over the weekend (over 30 gift picks, all with amazing coupon codes and discounts?) If not, click over to that post because many of the coupon codes are still working today. And here are some more for you to enjoy today- I'll be updating this post regularly all day long with the latest deals and picks towards the top, so check back. Also be sure to follow me on Twitter where I'll be posting other Cyber Monday deals all day long.

Huge savings on best-selling DVDs and boxed sets on Amazon.com. MyMomShops pick: Mad Men: Season Three on DVD (on sale for $12.99; originally $49.99).

35% off all orders at Ambajam with code "BFCM1035" today only. MyMomShops pick: Cuddle Up Baby Blanket ($67 before discount)

25% off all personalized stationery at Minted.com today only with code "GIFTS25". MyMomShops pick: "Greetings From..." Personalized Stationery (25 cards/envelopes for $50 before the discount; customized with your name and location)

15% off site-wide at Liliputians with code "XMAS15" through December 5th. MyMomShops pick: Christmas Cupcakes and Dots Holiday Dress ($99.95, sizes 12mos to 8 years)

40% off personalized kids' placemats at Frecklebox.com today only (no coupon necessary). MyMomShops gift pick: Frecklebox's new e-gift cards (various increments from $10 all the way up to $500).

20% off site-wide at Lil Swanky with code "TURKEY20" today only. MyMomShops pick: Tailgate Harvard Two-Fer Tee ($42 before the discount, sizes 2T-10)

20% off site-wide at Chase's Treasures with code "TURKEY2010" today only. MyMomShops pick: Hand-Carved Elephant Jigsaw Puzzle ($20)

30% off plus free shipping at Snapfish with code "SHIPNSAVE". MyMomShops pick: Sheet of Photo Stickers ($4.99 per sheet of 20 stickers).

25% off site-wide at The Children's Place with code "CYBER" today only. MyMomShops pick: Baby Girls' Floral Bow Dress (on sale for $22.12, reduced from $29.50; sizes 6-9mos to 4T).

20% off site-wide at Hip Littles with code "HOLIDAY10" today only. MyMomShops pick: Personalized Soft Sole Baby Shoes ($37, size 0-3 months to 2-3 years)

10% off all orders at Craftsquatch with code "TURKEYDAY" through today only. MyMomShops pick: Social Media Pillows (about $20-$28 each).

Up to 50% off best-selling dresses and other in-season clothing at Tea Collection now through Tuesday, November 30th. No coupon code necessary. MyMomShops pick: Painted Floral Notch Front Dress (on sale for $23.50, was $28; sizes 3-6mos to 5 years).

20% off all orders at Couture Invito with code "FACEBOOK" today only. MyMomShops pick: Kids' Art Stationery ($34.50)

40% off all orders at American Terry Co. through 11/29 with code "BLACK40". MyMomShops pick: Organic Adult Robe (on sale for $58, reduced from $96; monogramming is free- allow 2-3 weeks for delivery).

35% off + Free Shipping at ChronicleBooks.com. Use code "FRIENDS" now through December 5th, 2010. MyMomShops pick: Cake Pops by Bakerella ($19.95).

Cyber Monday Sale at Toysrus.com featuring savings on action figures, outdoor play, learning toys, dolls and more. MyMomShops pick: Iron Man 2 Mega Power Action Figure- Rocket Boost (on sale for $17.99, reduced from $29.99) .

20% off all orders at Juvie today only with code "HOLIDAY". MyMomShops pick: Appaman Black Puffy Coat ($92 before discount; remaining sizes 4. 5. 6 and 10)

Holiday Sponsor: Pure and Honest Kids

I'm happy to re-introduce one of our returning holiday sponsors, Pure & Honest Kids, an online boutique featuring stylish but age-appropriate clothing and accessories for kids (plus some decor, toys, and gifts for moms, too). Pure & Honest Kids carries brands that are reader favorites, including Tea Collection, Deux par Deux, and Claesens. You can easily outfit your kids for the holidays from head to toe with selections like these:

Deux Par Deux Construction Pant, Shirt & Vest Set (on sale for $74.99, reduced from $124.00; sizes 3 and 4 remaining)

Kid Express Tan Combo Marvin Shoe (on sale for $42.24, reduced from $48; sizes 5-13)

Lola et moi Chik & Stars Button Jumper Dress Set (on sale for $88.99, reduced from $148; sizes 2-7)

Kid Express Scarlett Shoe in Red Patent (on sale for $47.52, reduced from $54, sizes 5-12)

Browse here for more holiday gifts including stocking stuffers and sleepwear; and here for more holiday shoes at Pure & Honest Kids. Also note that flat rate shipping costs just $6.95 and gift wrap is complimentary!

Please note this is a sponsored post. All views expressed here are exclusively those of MyMomShops.