Liza Corsillo

1 week ago | nymag.com | Liza Corsillo

Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers The second installment of Gap’s coveted collaboration with dreamy California brand Dôen is finally here and selling out fast. Sadly, two of my favorite pieces are already gone: a gingham chore jacket and a blue denim jacket, both with corduroy collars. But there are still plenty of summer dresses, flowy skirts, and flirty tops available in lots of sizes.

1 week ago | nymag.com | Liza Corsillo

Photo-Illustration: Courtesy of the retailer Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 11, and if there’s one thing that pretty much any new mom could use, it’s a break. But because you can’t wrap that up and put a bow on it, I’ve rounded up more than 60 fun, thoughtful, decadent, and practical gifts that all types of new moms will enjoy, including the ones celebrating their very first Mother’s Day.

2 weeks ago | nymag.com | Liza Corsillo

Photo: Liza Corsillo Screen-free audio players for kids solve a very specific parental problem: They keep children independently engaged with music, audiobooks, and podcasts, like the modern version of an old-school Walkman or Discman. And they can do it without kids ever needing to interact with a smartphone, iPad, or TV. There are lots of options, but the Yoto Mini and the Toniebox are the most popular.

3 weeks ago | nymag.com | Liza Corsillo

Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers Personalized Mother’s Day gifts require a little extra planning and effort, but they’re a great way to make the mom(s) in your life feel extra special. Engraved jewelry and custom photo books are classics for a reason, but there are all sorts of creative options out there, from monogrammed pajamas to rubber stamps featuring their kid’s artwork.

3 weeks ago | nymag.com | Liza Corsillo

Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers A stroller is one of the most expensive purchases parents make; even the most affordable ones cost around $200 new, with some of the priciest models exceeding $1,000. And since a majority of strollers and stroller parts are manufactured in China, which has been hit with very high tariffs by the Trump administration, they’re about to get even more expensive.