Small Style :: A Style Her Own

She has always had her own sense of style.  No matter what I said, did, or encouraged, as soon as she could talk, she knew what she wanted.

Her style has blossomed and changed through the years, but has always been so very adventurous.

Mixing accessories, patterns and colors in ways I never would have thought of.

The brighter the colors, the bolder the look, the more she liked it.

I never said no.  I never told her it didn't match, or it didn't look good.  I let her do it hoping that one day, her sense of style would really come into it's own.  

I think it has.

Last two photos:
Shirt - Target

Skirt - Target

Shoes - Target

Necklace - Allora Handmade

Sass - all hers :)

Linking up (a day late) with Mama Loves Papa Small Style.

Small Style :: First Day of School

The kids both picked out exactly what they wanted to wear on the first day of school.  There was no swaying them, or changing their minds.  They both have a definite sense of fashion!

 

The Kindergartener's and 1st Graders had an assembly the first day of school.  Amelia sat down with her class and a few minutes later another little girl joined her class wearing the same thing.  Instead of being mortified that she was wearing something someone else was wearing (thank Heavens we have a few years before that happens) she was so excited!!!  They had a couple of kids sitting between them, and by the time they got to me in the parade, they were standing next to each other.  Love how easily that girl makes friends.


Seth: 
Sommer Stallion Shirt - PTA Fundraiser
Carter's Shorts from Zulily
Shoes - New Balance from last year.  Waiting on the next paycheck for his new ones!
Backpack - Walmart from 2 years ago. Rock Chalk Jayhawk!


Amelia: 
Dress - Target
Shoes - Target
Backpack -Stephen Joseph from Baby Earth


And of course, Libby can not be forgotten.  She took as much time picking out her duds for the first day of school as the other two did.  She was just sad when she didn't get to stay.  We went to get a donut after and she told me, "Mama, donuts make my feelings feel better."  Oh baby, I know it ;)

Libby -
Shirt from Children's Place
Shorts - Kohls
Shoes - Target flip flops that she wears all the time!


I am linking up with Mama Loves Papa Small Style today.  Won't you play along?

Small Style :: Let's PLAY!

The weather has started to cool down a bit, it was only about 98F last night, so we have been taking advantage of the nice weather and playing outside again!

This one loves playing basketball with Daddy.  And by playing basketball, I mean bouncing the ball back and forth.  Look how patiently she is waiting for that ball!

This is my monkey.  We have a huge tree in our front yard, and he loves to climb it.  Once he's climbed it, he just jumps down, about 5 feet or so, to the ground.  No fear.

And this sweet girl is just so happy that she climbed the tree all by herself!!! But, when it came time to get down....she looked a little more like this:

And all that excitement of climbing the tree was gone :)  She made it down with Mama's help, and will try again, I am sure!

Now for the fashion part. I have to laugh when I write that because I am no fashionista, and really neither are my kids.  They just grab what they like and wear it.  It often makes for interesting combinations, especially with Libby.

On Seth:
Shirt - Kohls
Shorts - Grandma Made
Shoes - New Balance

On Libby:
Shirt - Jock's Nitch in Lawrence, KS (gotta have our Jayhawk Gear!)
Pants - Walmart
Shoes - Target

On Amelia:
Shirt - Old Navy
Skirt - Walmart
Attitude - all her!

I am linking up with Mama Loves Papa Small Style today.  You totally should join in the fun, what better excuse to take pictures of your kiddos??

*Also, please go read my newest post on breastfeeding.  I would love to have your thoughts.

Small Style :: First Time for Everything!

I have seen a few of my friends link up with Mama Loves Papa Small Style every Thursday for a while now.  I decided to finally take the plunge, because my girls (and boys, but today it is just the girls) have got STYLE ;)

On Libby:
Shirt: Toffee and Apple Brand from Cracker Barrell

Pants: Mama Made

Shoes: Target

On Miss Amelia:
Bow - Target

Shirt - Target

Capri's - Kohls

I love letting my kids pick out their own clothes.  Amelia has always had a great sense of style, and it just gets better as she gets older.  She is starting to see what coordinates and whatnot, but we still have days where everything is pink, and I love those days!

Libby is really coming into her own with her style choices.  She actually has a dress that matches those pants, but she loves this shirt with the little girl and braids on it.  So, go for it baby, have your style and ROCK IT!