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Feathers and Stripes

Boston mom blogger | motherhood, baby + kids, family travel, + home

keeping baby warm in winter in NYC - what you need to dress baby for cold winters from blogger feathersandstripes.com

motherhood · January 15, 2018

How Motherhood Has Changed My Style

How has motherhood affected your personal style?

Ingrid & Isabel maternity wrap sweater, best maternity jeans

pregnancy, style · September 13, 2017

Transitioning Into Fall with A Cozy Wrap

One sure way to know that the fall season is definitely happening here in Boston? You’re wearing jeans and you don’t leave the house without grabbing an extra layer.

ruffle sleeve statement top that fits maternity

style · August 30, 2017

Statement Sleeves

We’ve had a few days on the cooler side in Boston, so I’ve started transitioning my closet over to fall clothes a little sooner than I normally would. (Watch, we’ll have a heat wave in September!)

white shorts and blue stripes on Cape Cod, Chatham Bars Inn

pregnancy, style · August 23, 2017

Navy and White Stripes on the Cape

We spent the weekend on the Cape, and today I’m sharing photos from our Sunday afternoon in Chatham! (Yep, I always have a hair elastic on my wrist! Guilty!)

floral multicolored off the shoulder dress (maternity)

fashion, pregnancy, style · July 10, 2017

Off the Shoulder, On Trend

Last year I was suspect of the off-the-shoulder trend. I really like it, but I wasn’t sure it would stick around, so I didn’t want to invest in a bunch of pieces! Shop the look:

Maternity dress and kimono in Huntington Beach, CA

fashion, pregnancy, style · July 7, 2017

Kimono? Kimo-yes.

I have embraced kimonos, and I’m so glad they’re on trend!

target maternity round up

pregnancy · June 26, 2017

Target Maternity Clothes

I am a big fan of those fitting room posts, so I thought I’d give it a go with my own maternity version in everyone’s favorite store – Target. It’s so hard to figure out what will look good on…

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Zella leggings Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

style · January 25, 2017

Best Everyday Leggings

If I’m working from home or running errands, you can bet on me wearing leggings. And after trying a lot of different brands, I wanted to share the best of the best.

fall flannel shirt

style · November 4, 2016

Fall Flannel

I am trying to hold back from going full-steam ahead into Christmas decorating, even though it’s only November and we’re nowhere near Thanksgiving!

his and hers casual style with Hush Puppies // feathersandstripes.com

style · October 4, 2016

Casual Comfort

Boston is a very laid back city, where jeans and a t-shirt can go pretty much anywhere. Casual style is the name of the game here.

blue cold shoulder top

fashion · June 20, 2016

Giving the Cold Shoulder

I’m always game for trying out a new trend (well, within reason), so when the cold shoulder/off the shoulder situation started to get aggressive, I jumped in and bought this flowy top. top (sold out, similar here) / jeans (similar)…

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blue and white stripes, white pants About popular Boston lifestyle and mom blogger, Feathers & Stripes

fashion, style · May 31, 2016

Nautical Blue and White Outfit

Ah, Memorial Day weekend – the unofficial start to summer. shirt / jeans (from last season, but these are similar) / slides / bag / sunglasses We spent the majority of our weekend doing yard work, planting flowers, mulching, and…

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About Alyssa


Hi, I’m Alyssa. Mom of three, wife, dog mom, blogger. I write tips and tricks on motherhood, focusing on baby gear reviews, the best toys for kids, family travel, and home organization.

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