Stocking up on beauty essentials doesn't have to cost a fortune. Let me open your eyes to some fabulous new products and long-held favorites that are considered staples by many high-end makeup artists-you may be surprised at how affordable they are.

Call it stroller derby: the Manhattan parent's everyday battle to push her little ones over uneven sidewalks, through narrow doorways, and up concrete steps.

This spring season promises to be one of spirit, style and imagination, offering many colors and style influences—from ship to shore ensembles, to globally-inspired looks, to outfits reflecting of the Wild West.