Showing posts with label Kids Fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kids Fashion. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Favorite Valentine's Tops
We are big fans of Valentine's Day in general and this year I feel like everyone needs some extra love! So I might just pick up more than one of these tees for the kids.
Monday, January 2, 2017
Winter Coat Favorites for Boys
Happy New Year! We've been at the New Jersey shore for the past week and the temps have been FAB. But, Kane got a sled from Santa and is hoping for real winter weather sometime soon. So it's time to share my winter coat faves for boys. I ended up picking out a much darker set than I did for Cam's favorite coats. But Kane wears such bright clothes to begin with that I think they work!
Thursday, December 15, 2016
Winter Coat Favorites for Girls
It's supposed to top, TOP, 25 degrees F here today! We are getting a blast of arctic air and I'm hauling out our winter gear. That also means that I'm dreaming of all of the other winter coats I had my eye on this season. I'm sharing my picks for the little ladies today—with this kind of weather, you might want to stock up ....
p.s. that rose gold number is on super sale right now. Sizes keep selling out, but they've been replenishing too. I picked one up for Cam for next year.
p.s. that rose gold number is on super sale right now. Sizes keep selling out, but they've been replenishing too. I picked one up for Cam for next year.
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Fall Cardigan Must Haves
Right around now, when the weather actually starts to get cold, I start itching to get the kids new clothes. But since I already bought their fall clothes back before school started, they really don't need anything new. I do like adding an extra layer and changing up what they've got by adding in a few new cardigans though. For both of them. Cardigans are such a great way to add a fun print or color to an outfit and Kane in particular loves to feel like he's "dressing up" without wearing real fancy clothes to school that are sure to get ruined. Here are a few I'm eyeing for each of them ....
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Kane's Favorite Fall Looks!
Kane had incredibly specific ideas of what he wanted his fall back-to-school wardrobe to look like. He told me: dress up clothes ("for a party, like a tuxedo"), skinny green pants, and striped shirts. He said no characters (which I generally wouldn't get him anyway -- house rule) unless it was a minimal graphic design. Needless to say, we had a few negotiations over shopping. But I think we arrived at several looks that work for both of us.
Much like Cam, I'd say that Kane has moved a little more in the alternative direction, but there's still plenty of prep there too. And he is wearing a lot darker colors these days, which might just be my attempt to co-opt them to wear a uniform of all black and grey like me. At least he has continued to resist the all Under Armour look, although I'm sure that's coming some day. Here's what he's working.
Everyday Stripes -- still his main look, Kane dons skinnies and a striped shirt pretty much every day. He's branched out a little to include a few graphics, but if stripes are available, that's what he's wearing. He also started collecting leather and wax coated bracelets this summer from everywhere we traveled. And then friends starting bringing them back for him from places too. He's got a whole armful.
Much like Cam, I'd say that Kane has moved a little more in the alternative direction, but there's still plenty of prep there too. And he is wearing a lot darker colors these days, which might just be my attempt to co-opt them to wear a uniform of all black and grey like me. At least he has continued to resist the all Under Armour look, although I'm sure that's coming some day. Here's what he's working.
Everyday Stripes -- still his main look, Kane dons skinnies and a striped shirt pretty much every day. He's branched out a little to include a few graphics, but if stripes are available, that's what he's wearing. He also started collecting leather and wax coated bracelets this summer from everywhere we traveled. And then friends starting bringing them back for him from places too. He's got a whole armful.
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Cameron's Favorite Fall Looks
Our kids normally love back to school shopping. But for some reason this year, they both resisted giving up the clothes they'd outgrown. Kane relented in less fabulous fashion, but Cameron through a full on tantrum about giving away last year's clothes. I finally let her hold on to a dress she'd worn to her 6th birthday party for "sentimental reasons." Once we got over that, they both got much more in the shopping mood. So, as always, I'm putting together their favorite fall looks to share.
Cam has held strong in the girly and glam department, but definitely added a little more edge this year. She loved all the boots and motorcycle jackets we spotted out and about on our trip to Scotland + Ireland so she'll be sporting plenty of edge with her prep and gold this year. I think she does a good job of balancing, but I do have to rein in her accessories some days!
Glam Cam -- still her number one look, the more gems, gold, and glitter she can work into one outfit, the better. Too much sparkle? No such thing. And I'm not complaining. She has started saying that somewhat cutesy clothes are "for babies" though, which kills me because she will always be my baby (which I prove by scooping her up and rocking her like one). She picked out a fab iridescent backpack from J.Crew this year (shown here), but it's out of stock so I linked to a similar one. Glam on, Cam. Glam on.
Rock with a Smidge of Hipster -- she'll never give up all her glam, but Cam was obsessed with getting a moto jacket for fall and keeps sporting fake hipster frames at home. She is finally into skinny jeans and loves wearing them with boots (gold boots, obvi).
Weekend Casual -- Cam is continuing with several sports this fall, but always tries to work her own clothes into the uniform requirement. We've been watching Project Runway together, which probably isn't helping. But I like that she tries to make things her own. When not in full on sports gear on the weekends, she likes to basically wear things that feel like pajamas but don't look like pajamas (really, who doesn't?). With lots of accessories (she is still learning the art of editing a la Tim Gunn).
Cam has held strong in the girly and glam department, but definitely added a little more edge this year. She loved all the boots and motorcycle jackets we spotted out and about on our trip to Scotland + Ireland so she'll be sporting plenty of edge with her prep and gold this year. I think she does a good job of balancing, but I do have to rein in her accessories some days!
Glam Cam -- still her number one look, the more gems, gold, and glitter she can work into one outfit, the better. Too much sparkle? No such thing. And I'm not complaining. She has started saying that somewhat cutesy clothes are "for babies" though, which kills me because she will always be my baby (which I prove by scooping her up and rocking her like one). She picked out a fab iridescent backpack from J.Crew this year (shown here), but it's out of stock so I linked to a similar one. Glam on, Cam. Glam on.
Rock with a Smidge of Hipster -- she'll never give up all her glam, but Cam was obsessed with getting a moto jacket for fall and keeps sporting fake hipster frames at home. She is finally into skinny jeans and loves wearing them with boots (gold boots, obvi).
Weekend Casual -- Cam is continuing with several sports this fall, but always tries to work her own clothes into the uniform requirement. We've been watching Project Runway together, which probably isn't helping. But I like that she tries to make things her own. When not in full on sports gear on the weekends, she likes to basically wear things that feel like pajamas but don't look like pajamas (really, who doesn't?). With lots of accessories (she is still learning the art of editing a la Tim Gunn).
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Spring Break Essentials -- Carry-On for the Boys
We are very clearly in serious spring break mode. In case you missed it, yesterday we had our tips to pack a Kids' Travel Survival Kit up on the Paper Source blog. But, today, we're taking a turn back towards what to wear ... for the boys this time.
Last week I shared how to pack 25 outfits for your fave lady in a carry-on bag. Given the variety of outfits Cam generally likes to bring with her, that was no small feat. But I'm always surprised at how much Kane gets into packing for vacation too. He is very particular about his "outfits" and how he wants his clothes folded, arranged, etc. But if Cam can do it, so can he.
As with Cam's round-up, the first and last outfits are for the travel days -- wearing the clunkier items and layering are key. Kane likes a mix of stripes and bold colors, but I started with a solid set of basics in grey and navy (and a little army green). Then I picked a few of his favorite brights that coordinate well together and added in some fun patterns for a tropical vacaye (he usually isn't into patterns other than stripes, but I have a feeling he'll go for this). If your guy is into tanks, I'd swap a few in for some of the tee-shirts. But Kane is a solid no on those, so I stuck with what I know he likes. See what you think!
Last week I shared how to pack 25 outfits for your fave lady in a carry-on bag. Given the variety of outfits Cam generally likes to bring with her, that was no small feat. But I'm always surprised at how much Kane gets into packing for vacation too. He is very particular about his "outfits" and how he wants his clothes folded, arranged, etc. But if Cam can do it, so can he.
As with Cam's round-up, the first and last outfits are for the travel days -- wearing the clunkier items and layering are key. Kane likes a mix of stripes and bold colors, but I started with a solid set of basics in grey and navy (and a little army green). Then I picked a few of his favorite brights that coordinate well together and added in some fun patterns for a tropical vacaye (he usually isn't into patterns other than stripes, but I have a feeling he'll go for this). If your guy is into tanks, I'd swap a few in for some of the tee-shirts. But Kane is a solid no on those, so I stuck with what I know he likes. See what you think!
The Basics
- neutral slub V-neck tee
- neutral slub V-neck tee
Interest Pieces
Swim, Shoes + Accessories
- hat
- flip flops / sneaks
- sunnies
Monday, March 7, 2016
Spring Break Essentials -- Carry-On for the Girls
We are now at T-weeks countdown around our house for spring break. And that means that the kids are daily trying to sneak the spring break clothes tucked away in their closest into their wardrobes. The only cure I've found to stop Cami from dashing out of the house in a winter coat and gladiator sandals is to have her help lay out the clothes she plans on packing and run through every wardrobe iteration. We try to pack light (well, I try to pack the kids' clothes light so I have room to stash my extra stuff in their bags), so we're aiming for a carry-on of clothes that will last a week.
Don't believe it? Check out the twenty-five outfits we've planned below. The first and last are planned travel outfits (the only way to travel with a fedora is to wear it. Trust me). The rest are options for everything in between ... with plenty of room to make up more. I think the key is to pick a solid set of basics, but that still have a little interest and detail. Mix in a group of interesting pieces based on just a few bright colors that work well together. And finish it off with a good set of swim, shoes, and accessory pieces. We just might be able to pull this off -- boys, stay tuned ....
Don't believe it? Check out the twenty-five outfits we've planned below. The first and last are planned travel outfits (the only way to travel with a fedora is to wear it. Trust me). The rest are options for everything in between ... with plenty of room to make up more. I think the key is to pick a solid set of basics, but that still have a little interest and detail. Mix in a group of interesting pieces based on just a few bright colors that work well together. And finish it off with a good set of swim, shoes, and accessory pieces. We just might be able to pull this off -- boys, stay tuned ....
The Basics
- grey tank / white tank
Interest Pieces
- patterned jumpsuit
Swim, Shoes + Accessories
- gold swimsuit / bikini
- sunnies
- fedora
- cover up
- scarf
Monday, February 22, 2016
The Look for Less!
I'm sure that I'm about to jinx us all, but I swear I can feel spring on its way. Sure, the temperatures are still swinging wildly about; but, the sun has been rising earlier and setting later, the birds are back, and the air smells different. So of course spring clothes shopping is on my mind. A few weeks ago, I shared our first Look for Less with a warmer weather sporty look for the boys. So now it's the girls' turn!
This is a classic look for Cam -- especially since she has to wear gym shoes in school now. She loves skirts and a little special detail, but has to be able to book it in gym class and the playground still. Cami has lots of these jeweled shirts from J.Crew, but you have to be really careful washing them and a white shirt is sure to get stained. So the "For Less" recreates this with a similar silhouette top and an inexpensive necklace that can be re-used in more than one outfit. I love the limited edition New Balance shoes, but the less expensive pair from Zara gives a similar feel with a pastel/bright combo. I think Cam would approve.
This is a classic look for Cam -- especially since she has to wear gym shoes in school now. She loves skirts and a little special detail, but has to be able to book it in gym class and the playground still. Cami has lots of these jeweled shirts from J.Crew, but you have to be really careful washing them and a white shirt is sure to get stained. So the "For Less" recreates this with a similar silhouette top and an inexpensive necklace that can be re-used in more than one outfit. I love the limited edition New Balance shoes, but the less expensive pair from Zara gives a similar feel with a pastel/bright combo. I think Cam would approve.
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
The Look for Less!
Always a big fan of faux shopping, I just started surfing around online for the kids' spring clothes. And every time I've added something to my shopping cart (just to save for later, of course!), my jaw drops a bit at the price total. I usually wait for sales to stock up, but what if you can't?! I want them to look cute and they want to look cute, but come on. So I thought I'd try out a semi-regular feature -- the well-known "look for less" post!
First up, a fab boys look from J.Crew (a definite favorite of all of ours). Most of these pieces are pretty basic, which makes me hate spending a lot of money on them. I might splurge on the shoes, because they are bright and different, but you can see it's not too hard to find something similar that is much less. It's like a sporty, slightly dressed up, casual look that I know Kane would wear!
First up, a fab boys look from J.Crew (a definite favorite of all of ours). Most of these pieces are pretty basic, which makes me hate spending a lot of money on them. I might splurge on the shoes, because they are bright and different, but you can see it's not too hard to find something similar that is much less. It's like a sporty, slightly dressed up, casual look that I know Kane would wear!
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Favorite Valentine's Tops
Our guys love to spread the love on Valentine's Day and that includes sporting something special. From hearts to holiday colors to graphic good vibes, here are our fave Valentine's tops that you can still wear long after the day passes!
For the ladies ....
For the ladies ....
For the fellas ....
Monday, November 30, 2015
Winter Coat Faves
It might all be in my head, but I swear that the air gets a distinct chill just after Thanksgiving each year. And I feel the need to make sure our kiddos are sufficiently prepped for the cold weather on its way. I already bought each a basic winter coat for the playground, but I can't help but swoon over all the other outerwear out there. Much like last year, I'm eyeing sporty, dress, and novelty options for both. If we can just all agree ....
Monday, November 9, 2015
My Top 5 Products for Managing Girls Hair (without tears!)
While Cameron will never be tall enough to play center for a basketball team, she somehow managed to get a combo of our genes to score some fantastic hair. And since I am not winning in the hair department, I feel like I can say that. It might change, but so far she's inherited highlights I beg my stylist for and just the perfect amount of wave. But she likes her hair long and worn down, and that requires some management. Management she likes to handle all on her own, of course. So we've had round after round of trying out various tools and products to get her there.
Several people have asked me lately how she manages, so I thought I'd share! Not all of these will work for every hair type, and I recognize that many of these cost more money than I actually spend on my own hair products. BUT they last forever and it means she actually does her own hair without tears and without me having to redo it. So, it works for us.
1 / the Wet and Shine brush duo is an absolute necessity. These magical brushes work on any hair (and I insist Cam uses them on mine when she does my hair too -- no pain!)
2 / Cam sprays a little of this on wet hair if she wants to keep it wavy. It smells good and it means one less brushing session after her hair dries.
3 / this leave in conditioner works better than those kiddie sprays and leaves a little sparkle too. We've been on the same bottle for about two years.
4 / this hair oil works outrageously well and smells amazing. And it should. Because it's outrageously expensive. Cam uses just a little bit each day on dry hair, but it's especially good after she brushes it. But we have been on the same bottle for Cami going on a year and a half, so it's worth it. Sephora also sells a less expensive travel size of this Bumble + Bumble oil, which is our second favorite.
5 / the key to avoiding frizz in our house is to simply not wash your hair every day. So some nights we skip the shampoo and do a spray of this great dry product (I love it for my hair too, so we share a bottle).
Several people have asked me lately how she manages, so I thought I'd share! Not all of these will work for every hair type, and I recognize that many of these cost more money than I actually spend on my own hair products. BUT they last forever and it means she actually does her own hair without tears and without me having to redo it. So, it works for us.
1 / the Wet and Shine brush duo is an absolute necessity. These magical brushes work on any hair (and I insist Cam uses them on mine when she does my hair too -- no pain!)
2 / Cam sprays a little of this on wet hair if she wants to keep it wavy. It smells good and it means one less brushing session after her hair dries.
3 / this leave in conditioner works better than those kiddie sprays and leaves a little sparkle too. We've been on the same bottle for about two years.
4 / this hair oil works outrageously well and smells amazing. And it should. Because it's outrageously expensive. Cam uses just a little bit each day on dry hair, but it's especially good after she brushes it. But we have been on the same bottle for Cami going on a year and a half, so it's worth it. Sephora also sells a less expensive travel size of this Bumble + Bumble oil, which is our second favorite.
5 / the key to avoiding frizz in our house is to simply not wash your hair every day. So some nights we skip the shampoo and do a spray of this great dry product (I love it for my hair too, so we share a bottle).
Friday, September 18, 2015
Weekend Makes
I'm guessing you noticed from my post on Cameron's favorite fall looks, but my lady likes herself the color gold. Metallic will do, but gold is her fave. So when we found ourselves with the need to buy a pair of gym shoes for school (had to be athletic and had to be velcro), Cam requested gold. I looked high and low, but couldn't find a pair under $150. And even I have my limits (really, I do). And while I'm on board with Cam's fashionable intentions and support her expressing herself how she feels comfortable, at the end of the day, she needs to be able to do what she needs to be able to do at school. I also just can't believe she's old enough to be in kindergarten ... gah!!! Anyway, she finally agreed to a leopard pair with gold accents -- we'll see how they hold up, I have my suspicions. But, in the meantime, I've rounded up some golden weekend makes for my favorite gal. Stay gold, Ponyboy.
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Kane's Favorite Fall Looks
Oh happy day!! Today is our kids' first day back at school. Technically Cameron is only going for two hours today, but I'll take it. Although, at the same time, I'm now feeling sad about summer being over and the kids being so big. They seem ginormous to me. Especially Kane. My first grader is up to my shoulders (not that I'm tall) and has seemingly lost all his little kidness. Speaking of which, he had strong thoughts on his fall wardrobe, which still features the color green wherever possible. Here's what he's got lined up.
Dressy Prep -- he's fallen off ties somewhat, but Kane still favors looking "dressy" and if he sees a green tie, he has to have it (especially if it has anything to do with LEGO or StarWars). He scored a sweet pair of bright green suede moccasins in Positano this summer and he's begging to wear them to school (his are much nicer than those shown below, but this was the closest I could find online). He also likes mixing patterns and includes stripes whenever he can.
Everyday Brights -- Kane has really taken to putting together his own outfits and needs a strong reason for changing whatever he's paired up. That reason does not include having too many bright things at one time. Well, at least it's hard to lose him in a crowd. He will only wear GAP jeans and still favors a good fall jacket (he actually asked specifically for a wool coat this year, but I can just imagine what would happen to that on the playground).
Weekend Sports -- he is signed up for four sports this fall. So far he remains somewhat unaware of the crowd dressing complete in UnderArmour (not that I can point any fingers, that's generally what I'm in) and goes for comfortable sportswear. He did persuade his dad to purchase a few typographic shirts and name-brand sportswear for him though .... For obvious reasons, he is also not hard to spot on the field.
Dressy Prep -- he's fallen off ties somewhat, but Kane still favors looking "dressy" and if he sees a green tie, he has to have it (especially if it has anything to do with LEGO or StarWars). He scored a sweet pair of bright green suede moccasins in Positano this summer and he's begging to wear them to school (his are much nicer than those shown below, but this was the closest I could find online). He also likes mixing patterns and includes stripes whenever he can.
Everyday Brights -- Kane has really taken to putting together his own outfits and needs a strong reason for changing whatever he's paired up. That reason does not include having too many bright things at one time. Well, at least it's hard to lose him in a crowd. He will only wear GAP jeans and still favors a good fall jacket (he actually asked specifically for a wool coat this year, but I can just imagine what would happen to that on the playground).
Weekend Sports -- he is signed up for four sports this fall. So far he remains somewhat unaware of the crowd dressing complete in UnderArmour (not that I can point any fingers, that's generally what I'm in) and goes for comfortable sportswear. He did persuade his dad to purchase a few typographic shirts and name-brand sportswear for him though .... For obvious reasons, he is also not hard to spot on the field.
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Cameron's Favorite Fall Looks
Oh yea. It's that time of year again: back-to-school shopping. I don't know who is more excited -- the kids or me. And I'm mixed on our motivations. Either way, it's happening and we're all pumped. Cameron's favorite looks have changed slightly from last year (post here), but she holds strong in the girly and glam department. She has definitely bumped up her sporty interest as well, which is good because I think she's in for a bit of a shock when I tell her that ballet flats aren't going to really fly at her new school. Maybe we can at least sneak them in the first day!!
Glam Cam -- this is still Cameron's most favorite look. Worn anywhere at any time. She's even planning on donning a few of these for her first day of Kindergarten! And, yes, we know the bag isn't practical, but she's our Pineapple Princess!
Glam Cam -- this is still Cameron's most favorite look. Worn anywhere at any time. She's even planning on donning a few of these for her first day of Kindergarten! And, yes, we know the bag isn't practical, but she's our Pineapple Princess!
Monday, August 17, 2015
Favorite Back-to-School Backpacks!
You know I love a good virtual shopping session and I have been chomping at the bit to get the kids back to school going on back-to-school shopping! For the first year ever, my loves are going to be re-using their same backpacks from last year (quality purchases pay sometimes!). But I always love starting school shopping by picking out a brand new pack. So, that's first up on this year's scouting list. Here are our favorites!
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Kane's Favorite Spring Looks
Cam had her chance to share spring faves last week, but Kane is still a fabulous shopper too. His taste hasn't changed much since the fall, though -- he is holding strong on his favorite three looks and green remains a dominant color in his wardrobe, which he works in wherever he can. He'd still dress up every day if I let him, but seeing as he is a messy artist/playgrounder/etc., I try to limit the formal wear to outside of school hours.
Everyday Brights -- This is Kane's go-to look. And he's still a big, big fan of stripes. He likes shorts, but only on the long side. Like if I would just cut off his skinny jeans at the knees, he'd be happy.
Dressy Prep -- Kane caught on to the fact that he was wearing his "fancy" clothes with gym shoes, so we invested in a few pairs of dress shoes recently. Green, of course. He's also really taken to sunglasses, which is just fine with me.
Weekend Casual -- Kane has been trying a ton of different sports and so he likes to look "sporty." But, at the same time, he really isn't in to wearing team-related gear. He likes soft and comfy for the weekend. He also recently tried on one of his dad's jersey hats and was obsessed with it. I think it kept his curls out of his face, which is insanely adorable.
Everyday Brights -- This is Kane's go-to look. And he's still a big, big fan of stripes. He likes shorts, but only on the long side. Like if I would just cut off his skinny jeans at the knees, he'd be happy.
Dressy Prep -- Kane caught on to the fact that he was wearing his "fancy" clothes with gym shoes, so we invested in a few pairs of dress shoes recently. Green, of course. He's also really taken to sunglasses, which is just fine with me.
Weekend Casual -- Kane has been trying a ton of different sports and so he likes to look "sporty." But, at the same time, he really isn't in to wearing team-related gear. He likes soft and comfy for the weekend. He also recently tried on one of his dad's jersey hats and was obsessed with it. I think it kept his curls out of his face, which is insanely adorable.
Monday, March 16, 2015
Cameron's Favorite Spring Looks
I've just decided that it's going to be spring. I put away the winter coats, broke out my spring flats, and that's that. It was a loooong winter and we're all sick of our cold-weather clothes. Our fall looks posts (Cam's and Kane's) went over big, but I never bothered doing winter posts because their fall clothes generally function as their winter wardrobes too -- just with added sweaters, snow boots, etc. But we've all got the spring shopping itch! Here's what's topping Cam's spring looks list.
Boho Rock -- Cam loves spring dresses and sandals. She's be wearing them around the house for months. She likes boho with a little bit of an edge, and has her eye on a few different leather jackets. I think we'll go faux for this almost-five-year-old!
Friday, November 14, 2014
Winter Coat Faves
Brrrr! It's starting to get chilly out on the east coast! I swear, every year it feels like just as we've had a chance to break out our fall clothes, the temps really drop and we have to start thinking about winter already. I mean, it's snowing plenty of other places right now (SNOW!), so I should count us lucky. But, fortunately, cold weather also means that I get to go winter coat shopping and I LOVE picking out a variety of outerwear for the kids. Much like their fall favorites, each of our kids like to have several coats to wear throughout the winter season. And since they seem to be getting two years out of some coats (I try to buy the new ones a little on the big side and they last two years then), I don't mind getting them a few different styles. They generally each get a "puffy" coat (generally the warmest of the coats); a "dress" coat (Kane's favorite, obviously); and some kind of "novelty" style (Cam's go to). Here are my favorites of each!
Coats for Cam
Coats for Cam
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