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At THE FAMILY GROOVE, we say: “Think Global, GET IT Local.” It’s our mission to deliver
the groove
right to your doorstep—or computer screen, as it were. In TFG’s global village,
local stores share the
stage with national and international ones. Each month TFG will
introduce you to regional retailers
who have got it going on.
When’s the last time you bought something for yourself? And, no, we don’t mean a new diaper bag or something kiddie-gear-related that happens to make your life easier. We mean something that’s actually 100 percent for you.
Yeah. Same with us.
Kick your second-class citizenship to the curb—it’s time to get a little bit more of you back into your life, girlfriend! You deserve it. Look, we’re not talking about a whole wardrobe overhaul—we know that’s probably not happening right now for insert-litany-of-reasons-here. But, we bet you can scoop up a few key pieces that will not only give your look a much-needed punch of now but will do wonders for your overall attitude, happiness and sense of self. Sometimes in life it’s the little things—and sometimes it’s the fabulous little things.
Here, Hallie Rosenthal, buyer extraordinaire for www.shoprapunzels.com, Rapunzel’s Closet and Lil’ Rapunzels, gives us the hottest picks of the season, the essentials you need to mom it up in style. The best part: She included some cool stuff for the kids, too. No guilt, no foul—just chic through and through.
THE PIECE—AS IN THE PIECE
“Go from day to night in the sleek Minnie Rose Cashmere Hoodie. Wear it with your favorite jeans and a tee or dress it up with a silk blouse, belt and pencil skirt for a sleek evening look.”
($216, Minnie Rose Cashmere Hoodie)
THE KIDS’ BEDROOM ESSENTIAL
“Cloud B is dedicated to helping children of all ages sleep better. The Twilight Turtle projects eight different constellations in three different colors on the ceiling and walls to comfort your child to sleep. The turtle shell illuminates and works as a night-light to ease your kid’s fear of the dark.”
($36, Twilight Turtle)
THE CHIC HANDBAG
“Rebecca Minkoff’s Morning After Mini Bag is big enough to hold all your daytime essentials—but compact enough to go from the office to date night with your man. The fun, flirty lining and the gold hardware make this bag a great addition to any wardrobe.”
THE CASUAL LOOK
“Juicy Couture’s Terry Hoodie and Drawstring Pant look great whether you are chasing your kids around the park or lunching with the girls.”
($88, Juicy Couture Terry Hoodie; $86, Juicy Couture Terry Pant)
THE SWEET LITTLE GIRL OUTFIT
“Jannuzzi offers unique and timeless designs for boys and girls. The Jannuzzi Ivory Leopard Heart Bloomer set will keep your baby girl looking stylish and sweet at the same time!”
($48, Jannuzzi Ivory Leopard Heart Bloomer Set)
What the heck does "Special Section" mean? Well, it means that these businesses paid a small (like, pretty darn small) fee to be included. THE FAMILY GROOVE strives to support mom and pop businesses by giving them a venue for their super cool sites, ideas and products—and, quite honestly, we strive to pay our bills, too. So we've taken seven articles a month (out of 25+) and made them fun and exciting ways to promote the next best thing, much like in the way a publicist would. We believe in the companies we feature. We research, vet, scrutinize, analyze and obsess over every single solitary company that is included in this section to bring you the grooviest of the groovy. We're all in this brave new world together, right? And so we've got to support each other in any and every way we can. We hope you dig our finds as much as we do.
