Daylight savings time means losing an hour of sleep this weekend! This usually isn’t something to look forward to, but if you wake up late to a cup of coffee and some cute sleepwear must-haves, it won’t seem so bad!

Here are some of key items I think you’ll want to snap up as we “set the clocks forward” and launch into spring!

Robes

There is a robe made for all different occasions and activities, some are great for modesty, some are great for warmth, and some are just super comfy! Here are some of my favorites:

	A really classic and subdued number, this Coloratura Short Robe 31-107 from Vanity Fair is perfect to throw on for those unexpected mail calls!
	Comfort and sleek are top priorities in this stylishly wrapped robe from Calvin Klein - Essentials Full Length Robe S1280.
	I love stepping out of the shower and into a thick fuzzy robe like the Comfy Robe MIC-R from P.J. Salvage.

Sleep Shorts

Talk about a must have going into spring, sleep shorts are super easy to slip into and lounge around in all day long. This will be a staple piece that you can mix and match with everything from a tee to a hoodie.

	Soft colors and little details like the Striped French Terry Lace Up Short F893L931 by Free People are perfect for this spring.
	A great basic short like the ADAM Runners Short EFBPC18 will help keep you feeling light and refreshed this spring.

Chemises

Your boyfriend will totally appreciate the departure from sweats to one of these sweet and subtly sexy chemises. Even if you’re single, spending some time in a soft number like any of these will make you feel like a lady again!

	The king of all things chic and simple Calvin Klein gets it right again with this delicate number- the Calvin Klein Knit with Satin Chemise S2283
	If you want a little color and a little print, this Crochet Dream Racerback Chemise CRO-CE by P.J. Salvage has the perfect combination with a little bit of this and a little bit of that.
	A step up from just a t-shirt or sweat shirt, the Chill Out Dudette Lounge Dress 00CAMLDFL by Diesel is a sleeveless hoodie dress that gets the comfort and the style factors all working together.

Sweet Sets

Nothing looks as pinch me cute and sweet as a set. That little bit of matchiness stays just shy of corny in these sets below:

	I love the fact that this Madeline Intimate Set 239058038 by Paul Frank does not really match, but it goes together so seamlessly. It keeps it fresh and so wearable!
	Sure, the girls from Sex and the City always looked like they were on their way to a runway show, but when you get home, sometimes you just want to feel like you. You don’t want to wear makeup, feathers, or frills. This Flannel PJ Set 425770 by DKNY is a classic PJ with cute print options.

As you’re sipping your cup of joe remember to set your alarm clock forward and treat your closet to a little fresh home style this spring.

Dear Layla,

Miss-matched Mom

Dear Miss-matched,

I’m no doctor, so I have no explanation as to why some people become allergic to things, and for that matter why it might be triggered by pregnancy. I can understand that a pregnant body goes through a lot of changes, and that the growth would also make previously sensitive skin even more so.

There is this buzz word going around that you might have heard of, it’s called organic. Well please don’t be fooled, we’re still working on what it means to be organic in the clothing industry. Maybe the fiber (i.e. cotton) is harvested without chemicals and bleach, it’s spun and woven or knitted, but then to get fun bright sellable colors, printed or dyed. Well most dyes and prints are not organic. Just because something is synthetic also does not mean it doesn’t have a base in organic matter either. For instance, modal is processed beechwood, but it took chemicals to process wood pulp into fiber then fabric.

What I’m trying to get at is, don’t assume you’re allergic to all synthetics because of an allergic reaction. I would recommend being cautious with your buying, of course. Just because you are buying an organic based fiber does not mean the final product is “green” or completely “organic”.

I would suggest cotton is a good place to start. I would stick with a fine grade pima cotton, but steer clear of mercerized cotton since it can involve a chemical process that might cause a reaction. On the plus side, the brands making pima cotton products happen to be doing something right on the style end!

Check out some of ADAM’s great lounge T’s and tanks. They really have a effortless look that I would suggest buying in black to avoid those thrills and spills I’m sure will happen around the house.

A couple of pieces I like are:

	the ADAM Three Quarter Sleeve Henley Shirt (EBJS27) great for layering or wearing alone,
	the ADAM Cap Sleeve Vee Shirt (EBJB14) for a simple, comfortable look,
	and the ADAM Traveling Gym Pant (E05S635) perfect for lounging, sleeping, or running those daily errands.

I think in the undergarment arena, On Gossamer offers clean sophisticated pieces with a great fit. Their signature elastic is virtually seamless under clothing.

A couple of standouts:

	the onGossamar Cotton Reversible Camisole (1427) perfect for layering under tops or sweaters
	and the onGossamar Cotton Hip Bikini (1402), a low-rise bikini that stays in place

And as a final word, I wouldn’t swear off all synthetics. I would take it on a trial basis. By swearing off synthetics you’re missing out on mesh, microfiber, and seamless technology. Unless you’ve seriously developed a lifelong allergy, I think you will find there are synthetic products that you can handle. It really depends on the fiber, the treatment of it with chemicals afterwards.

You might even try checking your brand of detergent! If you buy organic or natural clothing and wash it in harsh chemical detergent you might be having a reaction to that. After all you associate it with the garments next to your skin, but the chemicals from a detergent could be the culprit! We carry Soak Scentless which is affordable enough to give a try. It’s low suds, and so easy to use! I love this stuff!

Xoxo,

Layla