Spending time a la laptop this afternoon, spurred by the article on designers serving our diminutive darlings , and still stimulated by our weeks of focus on diaper bags and things retro , how could I not share this find ? For those last treks of summer, for future fall excursions, take your tot's...

Mamas, with just a single month of sweet summer left before Labor Day, I couldn't let one more minute pass without showing you one of my favorite beach bags this year! The Ditzy Kiwi Leisure Tote from the Divine Darlings at JP Lizzy has taken me from shore to top floor and back again -- isn't...

Well, actually it is LUC C A, Elliott Lucca . Look at this little lovely from the pocketbook purveyors extraordinaire... While the color choice "dove" appeals to my peace-loving nature, I must confess the far gorier-sounding "oxblood" option meets my need for a non-neutral bag. Newly...

Like "Baby, I'm-a-want-you; Baby, I'm-a-need-you!" All this bag banter has got us on quite a rationalize-able roll! Check out Mulberry's kelly green patent leather "Maggie" tote : Shiny buckles and straps would surely entertain multiple wee hands; the zippered compartments...

Seriously, what is your secret "must-have" in your diaper bag (or the bag you're using for toting your baby/toddler paraphernalia)? Right now, in addition to the mandatory "maintenance" items, little mini chunky board books are our lifesavers when out-and-about with the twins...

Nightly neighborhood pram promenades with our pair don't typically merit dragging along the diaper bag. Yet whenever away from the comforts of home -- even if it's only a few yards -- maternal wisdom mandates having a few emergency items close at hand -- or as I've discovered, readily accessible...

I saw this cool idea at the baby show I went to recently. It's a rollable diaper caddy that has pockets for all your baby gear. Everything is organized in it's own little "pocket." (one is insulated for bottles). You roll it up and pop it in your favorite designer bag. Now your Fendi...

Don't forget about Dad! How about this handsome diaper bag ?

I'm not quite sure if this counts as Mama Gear or Baby Gear (or maybe it should even live in the bag forum!), but I am positively enamoured of this diaper bag by Paulina Quintana . I first came across the satchel at Barney's, and was instantly drawn in by the buttery-soft leather and the hobo...