Friday, July 2

Times now worn: 3
Last wear: Saturday, May 22
Line: Janie & Jack's Spring Celebration top, Target bermudas, bow from Pink Hippo

I'm sure these pictures are an accurate portrayl of how I look and why I put all my energy into my daughters clothing, as you can see I'm pretty frumpy. Years ago, in the land before Riley (aka high school) I was a relatively skinny, pretty girl. Okay, I'm being modest-- I was way adorable. Only in retrospect can you say that without sounding completely self absorbed, right?

Riley wanted to wear her ballerina princess dress yesterday, so that is what she wore. I'm trying to let her have choices now that she is becoming more opinionated and she loves this (nightgown) dress to pieces, and I do have to say it is MUCH cuter in person than it is online or on the rack. It is a velour, so it does look better when dried unfortunately and it runs small. We did a size 4 so we could tumble dry. I just don't like the look nor feel of velour when hung dried. Paired with an old matching bow from Pink Hippo to make it look less nightgownish and some Uggs (it was freezing) this was the perfect outfit for quick errands and watching the dreaded Straw-ba-ba-bapple Berry. All. Day.

Tuesday, November 3

Initially, I didn't care for Baby Gap's Corsica line. That changed in an instant when I picked this dress up on a major price kill. We paired it with solid black leggings from Mim Pi, sand colored Uggs and a blue bow in her ponytail from Pink Hippo bowtique in Urbandale, Iowa.

I honestly couldn't tell you what has gotten into this child. The posing, the smiles, they have completely caught me off guard. But I am loving it, and hopefully it makes my little blog more bearable to read ;) Today she is showing off her pumpkin she picked from the patch a few weeks ago that she is so proud of.

Saturday, October 24

You know it's one of those days when this is the best fashion blog picture I could get. Today was full of toddler drama over Strawberry Shortcake. Apparently, watching SS 5 times in a row just isn't enough. Then, she wanted to take this outfit off and wear her Strawberry shortcake shirt.

She doesn't own one. I think I opened up a can of worms when I bought her that Hello Kitty shirt.

I forced her into Baby Gap Chelsea line today from head to toe. The bow is from our bow frienemy Pink Hippo. Love their bows, but hate the price gouging. Fortunately, there are so many other bow makers out there that have fabulous bows at reasonable prices-- but I bought a ton from PH when I was young(er) and naive, new Mom shopaholic syndrom I suppose!

"Vacation" Wear

Every year, my boyfriend's family goes on a family reuinon vacation to this bo-dunk lake town and stays at this cheesy, cheapy hotel and spends time together. They've done this for oh, the last 100 years or so, and haven't changed hotels once because it's part of the tradition. Basically,I'm giving you the back story so you can understand why the pics are awful, have horrid looking backgrounds and Riley is a mess in most of them. But we had fun, so whatever.

Thursday, July 9

Today was a playdate day, again. Riley and her friend Laney played with toys in her room and watched movies today. She was dressed in Janie and Jack's Summer Boardwalk HAVE TO HAVE outfit from last year complete with a plain white bow from Pink Hippo.

Tuesday, July 7

Riley had a playdate with her "best friend" today and had a blast! Playdate started off in the Janie and Jack Vibrant Garden halter dress from the previous summer, paired with a dark pink flower clip from Pink Hippo. After coloring and playing dolls, we headed to the park in a Misha Lulu top and some Gap capris. As you may have noticed, those are our "park capris", because I have some strange desire to always dress her in white bottoms when we are off to the park, it's my destructive nature, I suppose. *roll eyes* The shoes are Converse, worn once and now they are too small, figures. And the bow is also from PH.

Monday, July 6

Another park day, if you haven't noticed those are fairly common for us during the summer. Where we live the weather is seldom beautiful, and during the summer months they have to be taken advantage of.

This outfit from Matilda Jane has began to lose it's luster for me. Where the top once fit nicely on my chubby daughter's torso, it has begun to fit more loosely as she thins out and blossoms into a kid when she once resembled a baby so much still. It's still a wonderful comfy set, but I think I may love it more next year. Here's hoping it fits length wise still then!

Tuesday, June 30th

We began the day with a walk in some Matilda Jane. The damsel in a dress with the betsey apron from last years MJ summer showing. It's such a comfy dress, perfect for a summer day and we have really gotten a lot of good use out of it. I think it will even fit next year as well, as Riley has started to thin out a little and the chest is beginning to become a little loose. Hooray for using every inch of life in an expensive dress, the feeling of spending money on an outfit that actually gets good use is always a relief at the end of the season. Sure, it may not be great for resale, but that isn't the point of my daughter's closet anymore.

We then headed to the park after our walk, and I thought Miss R would be more comfortable in a pant combo for the slides and swings. Being the genuis that I am, I neglected to think about white pants + dirty children at the park and the Gap capris came home to a much needed bath. The MJ Miso Pretty Halter survived though, thank goodness! Paired with See Kai Run Clara shoes and a bow from Pink Hippo.

Thursday, June 18th

Miss Riley Roo has been MIA for a couple days due to the fact that she is 2 and very adamant about what she wants lately. AKA A TERRIBLE TWO. She had a sleepover with her Great Grandma and cousin Hailey and it was bliss for both her and I, thanks for asking. But we are back to fashion, blogging and playdates now!

Today's outfit is a surprise favorite from last summer's Janie and Jack Summer Boardwalk line. I purchased it less than a week ago and am absolutely loving it on her! Accessorize it!: The shoes are Gymboree, the bow is from Pink Hippo and I made the bracelet at eyebead Gemstone.

Wednesday, June 3rd

First of all....CONGRATULATIONS to AquaSocks--the winner of my first successful blog contest! I'm sending a pair of Baby Gap Batik Chic ballet flats her way! Thanks to all who participated! :)

Riley picked out her own outfit today, for the most part anyway. I have said before that it is a successful outfit day if the tutu stays in the closet, well by that standard today was unsuccesful as she wanted it immediately. Her diaper showed because of how short the tutu is, so I cut some Gymboree tights and made them footless. Since she was in a tempremental mood, I saw the Little Monster Baby Gap tank fitting for today. She is wearing a plain white toddler bow from Pink Hippo as well.

Monday, May 18th

Day two of the zoo, but this time we dragged Daddy along on his day off. It was hot out today, so she was finally able to wear this dress from Janie & Jack's Vibrant Garden line from last summer. We had this dress last summer and I loved it so much I bought it again this year, but I don't know if I love it as much as I did then, it's still beautiful, I'm just not head over heels I guess. The flower clip is from Pink Hippo and the shoes are from Gymboree.

My baby is TWO tomorrow!

Thursday, May 14th

Today was supposed to be the day of Riley's studio portraits to commemorate her second year of life. Unfortunately, the rude unprofessional non photographers at Portrait Innovations were incapable of doing their job and I had to take her out to Grey's Lake and do them myself. I am not a professional photographer and I would never claim to be one, but I think I handled taking her pics a hell of a lot better than they did (or rather, did not).

The first outfit is my beloved Matilda Jane Brownie Lap, I was about to sell it but hey, I still think it's cute even if it's a tiny bit shorter than some people's liking. It covers her butt, so you know, whatever man. The hairband is the Peony one from LittleBeautyBoutique and her bracelet is made by me from eyebead gemstone in downtown WDM.

Second outfit is a plain white Gap tee with the new tutu from Gymboree's new Mermaid Magic line. It's size 3 and a tiny loose around the waist, not that you could tell from the pic with her baby belly, but it's fun to be able to shop baby girl and kid girl Gymbo now. The headband I purchased from Pink Hippo, but the beauitful flower is a brilliant LBB creation.

And finally, THE birthday dress that she will wear to her Princess party. It is a beautiful dress in person, from Isobella and Chloe. Ironically, two of my top name choices for Riley. With it she is wearing a flower clip from Pink Hippo.


I think the three outfits show off all of Riley's cute personalities, which birthday pictures should do right? I can't believe my little baby is turning 2 in a couple days!

Monday, May 11th

After I came home from volunteering, Riley and I took Daddy shopping--what a treat for him, right? Riley wandered the aisles of Target, Toys R Us and the mall in this outfit from a variation of places. Head to toe: Bow from Pink Hippo, Polo from Pottery Barn Kids Threads Collection, Tunic is a layette dress from Janie & Jack the ultra hard to find Sunny Getaway dress, the skinny jeans are from Baby Gap and the shoes are See Kai Run Claras.

Thursday, April 30th

We recently recieved this little number in the mail, and I wasn't sure about it, but it works great as a comfy play set and I think it will grow on me once Riley grows into it a little better. The pants are the Matilda Jane Leafy Ruffles and they seem to be running big. The tank is the MJ Polkie Tank and it has a cute bow on the right shoulder that matches the Leafys perfectly. Tossed on a Pink Hippo flower clip and her Lelli Kelly "Princess" shoes and made it comfy and cute. We took this look to evening by changing shirts once the humidity started to falter by adding the MJ Westside Elaina in celery tunic and a blue flower clip from Pink Hippo. The greens match perfectly and I definitely love this combination and hope it still fits come fall!

Tuesday, April 28th

I made time to get a really cute pic today for the blog, but my camera conspired against me and the battery died right after this shot. :/

Today's outfit is from Baby Gap, including the new sandals Miss R is obsessed with. The bow is from Pink Hippo.

Friday, April 24th

Riley was off to daycare today in some new Janie & Jack that Grandma brought home from Arizona. It was so hot today, I almost wish I had a pair of shorts for her to wear, but this worked for today. She is wearing a bow from Pink Hippo and some cheap Target shoes as well. I was so unprepared for 88 degree weather so Drew and I went baby shopping for shorts and sandals tonight.

Sunday, April 12th

Today's ensemble is from Baby Gap. This dress is absolutely beautiful, and while the sweater is still a little big I think it's a nice pairing since the weather decided to take a turn today....again. The shoes are last years Janie & Jack white espadrilles. These shoes are basically worthless as they didn't stay on worth a darn. They are a size small, but they worked for today and now they shall not see the light of day until they are re-homed. The bow is Pink Hippo's toddler bow. Happy Easter!

Friday, April 10th

Hooray for some spring like weather....FINALLY! Today she was off to daycare in this little Ralph Lauren polo dress I scored at TJ Maxx for $9.99. RL Polo is just so classic, and it's not over the top unlike some of her other spring items to come, making it perfect for playing around at daycare. This ensemble did have a green waist belt at one point, but the darn thing wouldn't stay up so it was quickly forgotten. Riley wanted to "pick shoes" today, so of course she chose the brand new Lelli Kelly's that she wouldn't leave Von Maur without. They are the Kate style I believe? Not sure, but they were the only ones avaliable in her size unfortunately. She's also sporting a stage 1 bow from Pink Hippo, as well as one of her beloved "baset-ballzzz".

Thursday, April 9th

So I bought this beautiful fancy silk dress that I thought was so cute that I would let Riley wear it just out to the mall and whatnot all the time. I would get SO much use out of it. Did I? Absolutely not. This would be the second time ever that she wore it. Guess what? It's also the last. Dry clean clothes and toddlers? Not a great combo! The fact that it's a sleeveless dress kept me away from it basically all season as well. If the brown Target boots were the best buy of the season, I think this dress may have very well been the worse. It's from Gymboree, and I bought it full priced. Don't worry, I've already kicked myself bruised over it.

The sweater and the leggings are from Baby Gap. She is wearing her tall Uggs and a basic bow from Pink Hippo after she lost the matching silk bow at the mall.