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Editor Picks: Maternity – American Apparel

editors — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:07:00 GMT

Sure American Apparel seems to be made for the sultry and skinny legged non-breeders in the crowd, but their comfortable knits in bold mix-and-match colors have become a staple in my current maternity wardrobe.

About half of the women’s shirts at AA are designed to hang well below the waist, so you can go home with a load of stylin’ tees in one or two sizes larger than the norm. But pick wisely in this store that tempts you to feel thinner (and younger) than you are in your current state. While I might choose to avoid the t-back thong during this sensitive time, the stripe pocket frock (pictured above) is the perfect way to cover the navy blue band that comes standard with maternity jeans.

In addition to being made in America (hence, the name) paying fair wages and all that goodness - American Apparel garb is, for the most part, affordable. So after stretching the $36 long sleeve henley dress over my belly for the better part of nine months I won’t feel bad about never, ever, ever wearing it again. - April Peveteaux

Get the stripe pocket frock for $41 from American Apparel.

Green Me, You, Them With a GreenDimes Kit

Aaron Burgess — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:03:00 GMT

Earth Day is still a few months off in the horizon, but if GreenDimes has its way, you could help to eliminate literally tons of waste by then. The Silicon Valley-based company offers two online services: Free Me! ($20), which vows to eliminate up to 90% of your real-world junk mail (no more catalogs, yay!) and plants 10 trees on your behalf; and Green Me! ($36; pictured above), which pairs the junk-mail-killing, tree-planting base service with a kit designed to get you and yours on the road toward a greener lifestyle.

I'm digging the latter because it's packed with stuff I'll actually use, and also because it includes a book from one of my kids' favorite series, Mercer Mayer's Little Critter. I'm also digging the transparency of GreenDimes' site: The company uses a real-time stats counter to show how much junk mail it's stopped: to date, over 3.1 million pounds' worth. Take that, Pottery Barn Kids!

Specifically, here's the loot included with Green Me!: In addition to the Free Me! service (which does let you stay on catalog lists you actually enjoy), you get a reusable ChicoBag; an American Apparel tee in your choice of size and color; two compact fluorescent light bulbs; and a book, Mercer Mayer's Little Critter: My Earth Day Surprise. Slip into your shirt, pile recyclables in your bag, show the kids how to change a bulb to save energy, and end the day with a good read: voila! instant family project.

Hand Made: Urban Cheek T-Shirts with Attitude

chrisjordan — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:09:00 GMT

Urban Cheek is a two person home based operation out of Philadelphia. Parents who were tired of the standard bunny and duck offerings as clothing for their children.

T -shirts are American Apparel, a company that is committed to environmentally friendly practices and sweatshop free factories. Shirts are hand bleached, creating a unique look on each shirt. Available in sizes from 3 months up to 6 years.

Soul, shown above, is $24

Rockstar

Down with vegetables! Raised Fist

Hand Made: Sing-a-Boo T-shirt

chrisjordan — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:30:00 GMT

Hand drawn original illustration of "Be My Boo" series. There is also nap-a-boo, bike-a-boo, skip-a-boo, to name a few.

Hand printed on American Apparel baby lap tee.

Available at Kaching Design for $24

Hand Made: Blue Elephant Onesie

chrisjordan — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 14:12:00 GMT

100% cotton onesie made by American Apparel is the back drop for this adorable shirt. Little blue elephant made from wool felt and sewn onto natural cotton square which is then fused onto the onesie.

Available as a onesie in infant sizes or regular t-shirt in sizes up to 6T at Cotton Bop for $26

Comes in this adorable package ready for gift giving.