Designers were in full force this season to charm, shock, and satisfy fashion enthusiasts. We saw bold separates, bright colors, sexy sheers, and sassy layers. The colors popped and so did a certain fabric . . . cotton! Whether in unexpected citrus, cobalt blue, or pops of neon, the versatile and eco-friendly fabric was all over the catwalk. And for those of us who love a smooth transition from Read more

From textured dresses to menswear-inspired pieces and adding layers to keep them cozy, Fall is all about The Fabric of Our Lives® . . . Cotton. Dominating the scene are lace, romantic dresses, miniskirts, or sweet blouses, designers are incorporating the texture to keep it lovely for ladies this Fall. Too chilly for a lace mini? Layer a pair of your favorite leggings underneath with a pair of Read more

Girls with a lot of tech toys deserve a stylish bag to stow them in. With its "tech toy" clutches and cases, Be&D comes to the rescue of your iPad, iPhone, and other gadgets. The cases are made from mixed materials like embossed leather, lambskin, canvas, and cotton, and the statement pieces come in punchy colors like lime green and tangerine and flashy gold-stud details. Click through to Read more

Running up hills is tough, which is why many runners avoid them as much as cotton socks. Incorporating hills into your runs is the best way to increase your speed, build your endurance, and tone your lower body — something running on the flats just won't do. In order to power up those steep rises, you'll need strong quads, calves, hamstrings, and glutes. Here are five exercises all runners Read more

If you're design-minded, you probably already know and love Lulu DK, the textile line from designer Lulu de Kwiatkowski. The designer — she counts Courteney Cox and Diane von Furstenberg among her fans — is known for her use of bold colors and hand-printed geometric designs, so it's not surprising that her most recent line is aimed at a clientele known for loving both: kids. The Lulu DK Read more

Is there anything more satisfying than throwing on the most comfortable t-shirt in the world? Better yet, one that's basic enough to be considered as such, but has enough detailing to make it a touch fashion minded? Julie Park's collection JPark aims for the latter, with a collection of carefree separates, retailing from $75-$275. There is no reinvention of the wheel, but everything is tweaked Read more

If you've ever taken your diaper-wearing daughter to the beach or pool, you've probably experienced the frustration of changing her while she's wearing a wet, impossible-to-pull-off swimsuit. When new mom Kimberly Goodwin took her daughter, Reese, to the beach in Nantucket for the first time a couple of years ago, she found inspiration from that frustration and created genius swimwear line, Read more

Have you wondered what the fuss is all about when it comes to organic bedding? Here's one quick fact for you: most conventional bedding is manufactured with chemicals, including formaldehyde, that may lead to certain cancers and allergy problems. Formaldehyde is used to reduce wrinkles in bedding (personally I'd rather deal with ironing sheets or sleeping on a wrinkly bed). Of course, pesticides Read more

H&M is giving its eco-friendly Conscious Collection a red-carpet spin this year. In addition to its regular fare of cute Summer dresses and floral prints, H&M is introducing an Exclusive Glamour Conscious collection, focusing on dressier party looks made out of sustainable materials like organic cotton, hemp, and recycled polyester. We couldn't be more excited, and so far, the collection Read more

iLuv never fails to provide cute and crave-worthy accessories for your mobile devices, but I never really thought of them as a supplier for audio products. Until now, that is. I checked out the iLuv booth at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week and caught sight of these small Sweet Cotton ($40) headphones, which have a hint of '80s style in sweet candy-colored hues. I wasn't Read more