Outfits for Later!

I really am excited about Fall and the possibilities a little colder weather brings. Sammy fell and  hurt his forehead about two weeks ago - so we've been hanging out more indoors to give ourselves a little sanity check. Mostly me- Mamas are the ones to feel the pain longer I think with the anxiety something may happen again.

I LOVE this H&M shirt. They have a wonderful line out right now. Very worth a check. Our mornings have been so cool so we need something a little more substantial than a tee and shorts. 

The second outfit is some great layered pieces. The destroyed jeans give it a little pop and the shirt is just fun. I like the color of the jacket. I know I say it a ton but knowing Sammy's coloring is really key. Olive looks great on his shade of red- green looks like Christmas.

Gap skinnies are still my jam! I think they hold up nicely and fit for awhile. This Carters pullover is really cute- the elbow patches give it an unexpected edge. Camo is really on trend this season. It's always on trend at my house with so many hunters and Veterans. 

Hope everyone is easing out of Summer well! Happy shopping!

Summer Heavy Hitters

Sunray - Nike. These shoes were so great. I wanted to get a pair of Keen but honestly didn't want to spend $50. These were around $30 and I am very pleased with them. Sammy can pull them off and put them on himself. The sheer joy of being able to tell him to go put his shoes on and not have to do that myself is worth every penny. They are made out of a neoprene material so they are extremely durable. They look almost brand new and have been through the washer three times and survived countless hours of hiking and mud. Plus they double as a water shoe. 

Yosemite Carters shirt has been one of my favorites this Summer. It is really cute and an unexpected color for a little boy.

The Beatles Shirt from Zara is so cute. The white with green makes it really fresh for summer. I love it with some striped easy shorts. The fit is nice. I am not a big fan of loose clothing on a little one- they are small and having bigger clothes looks so sloppy. This is fitted and gives a clean look and still a really cool vibe. I have some camo Zara pants that also look great with this. I know I can take a jean jacket for the fall and this will transition nicely.

Honest Company Sunblock. If you remember to apply this about every hour to hour and a half - this stuff is amazing! I have used this and the Babyganics and not had a single issue. 

Lifefactory Glass Bottle. These are great. I think the glass helps keep the water a little cooler and I enjoy not worrying about what is in that old plastic bottle. We have a couple of these now and I am really thrilled with them. They are not delicate and a great size for a long hike. They are heavier than a standard water bottle though. 

Hope everyone's Summer was great. Mine ended up being much busier than I had expected. Mainly due to my Grandfather's illness and stress in general. Now that we are entering School time and Sammy goes back to his regular school routine things will hopefully be much calmer. And not having to remember to bring his swim gear will be such a relief. It's the small things I guess.

Top Threes... for my Three Year Old!

1) Bear Set Carters 2) Raglan Carterse 3) Sweatshirt Carters 4) Gap 5) Vest Gap 6) Jeans Gap

7) Pirate Shirt Boden 8) Red Pants Boden 8) Sweater Boden

Outfits Ideas!

1- I love this simple striped tee from Carters. Looks really sharp with a nice pair of denim shorts. I try to find some pieces with more shape to them. A lot of boys' shorts are very loose through the leg and that shape is not always the most flattering and fashionable. I do think they are great for playing in - so it's all about balance. 

 

2- Rainy Summers call for some fun colors. I love this Boden tee. I have been shying away from Boden recently as nothing was really speaking to me. This shirt does in a big way. I love them with these Gap knit pants. Colorful chucks give it a fun finish. I try to find knits with more shape- around the ankle to be precise. You are better off getting something that is not wide leg when it comes to knit pants to give it a current feel.

 

3- This Gap tee is pretty cute. They have some great tees over there. I liked these seersucker Carters shorts and some sneakers. Sock tip. H&M and Zara both have ankle socks for summer. Try to get these instead of wearing regular socks with lower shoes. Nothing kills the look like tall socks. 

 

Happy Summer!

Outfit Ideas

I have decided to go with fewer looks to give me more space and flexibility to create unique looks. 

The first outfit is meant to be fun for a little guy. Often I get too worked up about my son's clothing and forget that he wants to wear something fun. So a little Buzz and Woody does the trick here. I like this Old Navy version because it isn't over the top or too much. It is simple and sweet. 

I am really into a denim vest. I am sure 10 years ago Andrea is in the corner rolling her eyes but I love them! I paired this with a pair of red cutoffs and the sunray Nike sandals. I like that this gives the look an extra layer. A little tip here is that often the denim vest is in the girls' section. 

Lastly H&M suspenders with a Carters tee. I love this Carters shirt. Inside air condition can be really cold so I do like to sometimes get Sammy in a little more clothing. I don't want him to overheat but it is really cold inside. 

Summer really is going great. We are swimming and enjoying ourselves so much. I wish it could be summer year round sometimes. Then I remember my love for Fall and take it back. But Summer until Fall until Summer would be an acceptable solution.

OOTD

Week of Clothing Wednesday!

Monday- H&M shorts, Gap Tee.
Tuesday- H&M shorts, Gap Tee.. (yikes! I need an intervention with those stores!)
Wednesday- Gap jeans and Carters shirts. They have some really cute whimsical shirts for Summer)
Thursday- Gap through and through. They have a really nice summer collection.
Friday- Cutoffs and a Carters tee. We really are loving those Nike Sunrays!

As Sammy gets older I am really depending less on Carters and more on Gap and Zara. H&M lately has been catching my eye. Zara's items don't export well and most things are shown on hangers which doesn't help us here. They do have some great pieces.

While I adore Carters and think they are the best all-around kids' clothing company - their items run a bit perpendicular to our style. Sometimes we can add a piece or two to give his overall look some cute pieces with a heavy bit of whimsy and playfulness- but often they are too "cutsey" for our purposes. I do really like their basics. Carter's sales beat out everyone else in my opinion. So I am really hoping that turns around and I can continue to get great things there. I do see myself keeping up with them and making good use of their sales for those basic items we need every year.

Happy Beginning of Summer

Week of Clothing Wednesday!

Monday- Cute Gap jeans with a Gap dino shirt. I wanted some coverage as it was very sunny and Sammy is fair. Also not insanely hot so I can hopefully sneak in more days like this.

Tuesday- It is pretty clear I am dying to go camping. Carters has some great new shirts lately. Check them out! 

Wednesday- Gap through and through. 

Thursday- Tea chevron shirt with some Carters shorts. 

Friday- This shirt is amazing. I got every size! Gap jeans to round it out with the sandals. 

OOTD

1) Carters Spring jacket. 2) Hunters First Rain Boots 3) Cherokee toddler long sleeved tee 4) Gap Toddler skinny jeans in yellow

Week of Clothing Wednesday!

Monday- It was fairly warm but we've been in a dire clothing rut. I think most moms of boys get this whole thing going on where you have enjoyed the heck out of your separates but it is getting hard to make fresh looks. Enter my new saving grace... Shorts. I love them! I am still pairing with long sleeved shirts to get a little more mileage out of my faves. 

 

Tuesday- I am in love with this chambray shirt from Carters. It is really easy to dress up or just give an outfit a little extra pop of cool. I paired this with khaki shorts and his orange chucks.

 

Wednesday- Gap jeans and a Gap tee. I love this dino tee!

Thursday- It will be a bit cooler here so we are using his Carters lined camo pants. A superhero Gap tee finishes the look. I am really loving camo for summer.

Friday- Zara jeans & suspenders. Gap tee and some chucks. Really simple yet those suspenders just give this outfit the pop it needs and strangers will comment on them for sure. 

OOTD

Week of Clothing!

Monday- Still digging this whale shirt from Carters. The thing that makes this little guy special is the shorter sleeves and vintage fit. Really amazing on! Just basic dark jeans. I threw on some striped socks and some orange chucks.

Tuesday- Loving this Zara tee. The fit is rather vintage. And adorable. If you follow us on instagram, you will find it paired with the amazing arrorw leggings from Zara as well. Super amazing with our yellow Gap skinnies. Hole is forming in knee. I will be doing a post on mending that soon!

Wednesday- Gap jeans with some flare. This Zara tee is so amazing. Really cute stamped whale pattern with a striped pocket. Loving this! I am really too obsessed with Zara clothes for Sammy right now. They just have the look that we're going for at the moment. I love that it fits in seamlessly within his eclectic wardrobe.

Thursday- Zara suspenders and a nice Gap tee. Orange chucks. Sammy has a good friend that is so in love with Dinos. She is pretty adorable so I now try to get Sammy more interested in all things Dino. Maybe only because when that kiddo is a Paleontologist- I know her Mama is going awesome places and hello! I am thinking I need to go too! Well that and I just think that Dinos are really interesting!

Friday- Still wearing this Valentine's day number. I am not spending money on a holiday shirt I can't keep using. That and the girls do fawn a certain amount at school over him. Since I dress him up often I really like to get a couple of days in there that are really casual. AKA no suspenders! (Even thought I would put them on every day if I could, they are so freaking adorable!)

OOTD

Week of Clothing Wednesday!

Monday- Cute Gap jeans and a nice hoodie. Fun green shoes for some color.

Tuesday- Gap skinnies with a layered t shirt. I love this one, actually got it for like $3. Can't beat cheap.. Well free is better but seriously! I love a deal. 

Wednesday- I love this Dino Gap shirt. So cute! Nice Carters dark jeans with some sneakers. Really cute and sweet!

Thursday- Camo pants and a grey hoodie. Red or Orange chucks to give it something special. 

Friday- Yellow Tea thermal and Zara jeans with suspenders. I think we're going boots with this outfit! 

Hope everyone is finding some good weather and enjoying using their winter staples for a bit longer!

Week of Clothing!

Monday- It snowed. I did layers. Fun little Genuine kids olive shirt and dark jeans. Orange chucks because it needed a little funk!

Tuesday- I love this Tea button down and Gap skinnies. Yellow jeans ended up being an amazing investment. 

Wednesday. Interesting layers. Tea graphic shirt under a red Gap superhero tee. Boden jeans and some plain shoes. 

Thursday- Carters chinos and a Gap hooded t shirt. Orange chucks. I love Gap this season.

Friday- Camo pants with a red shirt. Praying for some warmer weather!

OOTD

Today it turned cold again suddenly. I am sure everyone can guess my feelings regarding the weather. I wanted to stick up what we decided on as a team (Sammy and me) this morning to wear. Really nice and warm Gap pullover with Carters lined pants. We really got our money out of the lined pants this year. They are lovely. Not too warm but give a little layer to block extra wind. I love the pop of red this Zara jacket gives. Monkey socks for my little monkey. Ours are getting a bit off white so they will be retired soon. Stride Rite boots. The red laces always look great and the height gives his ankles a little more insulation. All in all he can play inside and be comfy and then take it outside and be warm. Happy Tuesday!

Week of Clothing Wednesday!

Monday- Suspenders. Amazing!

Tuesday- Gap skinnies and I layered a Gap tee and a carters long sleeved shirt. Just something to break it up a bit.

Wednesday- Chinos from Carters and a lovely Tea pullover

Thursday- Lined camo pants from Carters and a Boden tee and hoodie.

Friday- Gap jeans and Gap shirt. I am in love with this silly shirt. Just too adorable. Skulls done right in my estimation!

We're still loving our adorable orange chucks. Carters socks and undies are still the underpinnings of choice.

Jackets for Spring

1. Boden 2. OshKosh 3. Carters 4. Genuine Kids 5. Boden 6. Zara 7. Genuine Kids 8. Carters 9. Carters

Week of Clothing Wednesday!

Monday- Adorable Zara sweater and some nice Carters lined pants. Paired with some orange chucks for a bright fun look. Colors in my son's wardrobe makes me smile!

Tuesday- We played for a long time at the park. I loved layers for this. Gap sweater and Zara tee. Lovely Gap skinnies and some brown stride rite boots. 

Wednesday- Cargo pants and a nice Easter themed tee. Orange chucks to funk it up a bit.

Thursday- I am in love with this amazing Carters whale tee. It is so cute online but in person it is just amazing. Carters spring jacket and some Boden jeans. 

Friday- I am digging some suspenders. I got this pair of jeans from Zara and adore them! This red Gap shirt makes them complete. Remember Zara runs large. 

Happy Beginnings of Spring :)

Week of Clothing Wednesday!

Monday- Just a fun Gap shirt to start off the week.

Tuesday- Layers. It snowed. Seriously is it ever going to get nicer out?

Wednesday- I have been doing a ton of button downs lately with Sammy. They look nice and are very fun for Spring. 

Thursday- Fun Tea shirt and jeans. I need a new pair of jeans for him. Bodens are now too small. 

Friday- Fun stripes from Carters and a nice jacket with some denim.