Christmas Aftermath

I hope everyone had a fabulous Christmas.  Ours was great!  Peyton got her Frozen castle that has been sold out since it hit the market.  After calling several stores across the country where I had friends that could pick it up for me, I found one!  After we opened all our gifts, we headed over to a friends house to have dinner together with all our kids.  It was so awesome to see our kids have a ball together.  Since we were at a friends house, we dressed pretty causal. 

Merry Christmas

Wishing you and your family the best this holiday!  Enjoy!

Image by Creative Soul Photography

Annie

Happy Holidays!  I still have a lot to do before Christmas. I have not wrapped one gift yet!  Our tree looks sad!  Friday night, I took Peyton to see the new Annie movie with Quvenzhane Wallis.  In Baby Shopaholic fashion, she wore an outfit from the Annie collection at Target.

One Million Good Nights

For the fifth year, Atlanta-based Carter’s Babies and Kids is proud to partner with the Pajama Program’s “One Million Good Nights” campaign to donate 100,000 pairs of pajamas to children in need. The Carter’s pajama donation drive comes at a critical time as December marks “Danger Season,” the time of year when temperatures begin to drop leaving underserved children in need of warm sleepwear and comfort. Many of these children have been abused, abandoned or neglected and live in group homes, shelters or temporary housing without adequate heat. The gift of a new pair of pajamas can provide children in need with a glimmer of hope and a feeling that someone cares about their well-being. Every child deserves to sleep in their own pjs every night!

Colorful Winter Casual

 I hope you all enjoyed your weekend.  We finally got a tree this weekend!  And Peyton is the Christmas Boss.  She went with Mister to pick out the tree, then came home to tell us how to decorate.  This girl wastes no time and plays no games when it comes to the Christmas tree.  Truth be told, if it wasn't for her, we probably wouldn't have a tree.  For Peyton's tree hunting adventure, we kept it casual with some bright colors.

Touch of Plaid

Happy  Holidays!  I'm only saying that to remind myself that Christmas is a little over two weeks away.  Eek! We don't have a tree up and not one present has been purchased (I did track down a Frozen castle).  Luckily I have the Very Merry Gift Guide to help me out.  In addition to saying Happy Holidays every chance I can, I'm also adding a hint of red to all our outfits.   This little plaid scarf of Peyton's is perfect.

Belle of the Ball in Isabel Garreton

Besides special occasions, holidays give you a reason to dress to the nines.  Peyton loves dressing casual just as much as she loves looking glam.  I'm exited to introduce you to the holy grail of little girls dresses, Isabel Garretón.  Seriously, Isabel Garretón for little girls is like what Zac Posen is to us ladies.  Isabel Garretón designs are contemporary but possess timeless elegance.  Watch Peyton "werk" in her Isabel Garretón holiday dress.

Holiday Style + Black Friday from My Little Jules

Happy Thanksgiving Eve!  After Thursday, we'll all be in holiday overdrive (if your not already).  I've been invited to holiday parties as early as next week.  Not only do I have to figure out what I'm going to wear but I have to get Peyton's looks together.  Peyton's schedule is just as busy, if not more than my schedule.  School holiday programs, pictures with Santa and family festivities, Peyton's outfits need to be on point.  I took the liberty of putting two looks, glam and casual, from My Little Jules, a fabulous girls clothing boutique.  My Little Jules has some awesome Black Friday specials starting today!  Details below.

Fringe Benefits

Happy Thanksgiving week!  It's hard to believe it's here already!  These last few weeks have been tough around these parts.  My mother in law passed away and we laid her to rest this past weekend in upstate New York.  This has been tough on my husband.  I can't imagine how he feels because I know how much it hurts me.  He was the oldest of four boys.  Mr. actually went to help comfort her during her last few weeks.  She was the sweetest and most beautiful woman.  We are going to miss her so much.  Sorry to be a Debbie Downer on a Monday but it's all I can think about right now.  I'm thankful for having the best mother-in-law ever.  I'm digging in the crates for this post since we had to travel through a blizzard to get to NY.  Peyton wore this dress to Baby Morgan's first birthday party a few weeks ago.

Very Merry Holiday Gift Guide is Here!

It's the most wonderful time of the year!  Time to shop for the Holidays!  This is the time of the year that no one judges you for overspending!  I've teamed up with The Little Style File and Bon Bon Rose Girls to bring you the Very Merry Holiday Gift Guide.  Over 200 gifts for everyone!

Grab some hot coco, sit back and relax and check out the Very Merry Holiday Gift Guide below! 

Kids Fashion Week Mini Street Style

I'm years late with this. It's been a month since we returned from petiteParade's Kids Fashion Week in NYC and I'm still catching up!  Peyton had some epic fashion moments while we were in NYC.  She rocked outfits that adults would want to copy.  She made new friends and enjoyed being surrounded by all the fashion inspiration.  She keeps asking when we can go back.  

Give back this Holiday #TOMSforTarget

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Target via Mode Media.  The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Target.

It’s hard to believe but the holidays are here. I’m not just talking about Thanksgiving that is next week, but Christmas is coming! The folks are already outside the mall ringing their bells. Truth be told, I already feel like I’m behind. I’m not even ready for Thanksgiving! Target is helping me get my life together with their new collaboration with TOMS, one of the top socially conscious brands. #TOMSforTarget has something for everyone!  

Donut Bun Tutorial for Little Girls + Moms

You'll never understand the trials and tribulations of doing someone else's hair until you have a daughter.  By the fussing, whines and cries, you would think that you were trying to pull out teeth. I don't know how hairdressers do it!  I'm blessed that Peyton will sit and take hair combing like a champ.  It may hurt me more than it hurts her because of the fact if I don't do it, she would be looking a mess.  In case of an emergency, Mister is decent with her hair.  He is notorious for his two puff style.  It look a'ight.  Besides two puffs or twists, I keep trying to find fresh styles that are easy to do on Peyton's hair.  Her current favorite hair style is the donut bun aka ballerina bun.  You only need just enough hair to cover the donut to make this happen. 

Pretty in Pink

I hope you all enjoyed your Halloween weekend.  We also got an extra hour of sleep.  But let's keep it real, that extra hour means your kids are just up even earlier.  I was hoping that rolling our clocks back one hour would help me get Peyton into bed earlier but it didn't work. I'll try again tonight.  Peyton had a ball trick or treating with her friends from school.  Oh, and actress Kaira Akita from Tyler Perry's Why did I Get Married (the crazy baby mama) and A Family that Preys (the hilarious secretary) dressed up as Peyton for Halloween.  We're so flattered and she nailed it.  You can see her pics HERE.  Thanks Kaira!  As promised, here is another one of Peyton's looks from Kids Fashion Week in NYC taken by Nasilele Photography.

Brooklyn Babe

Last weekend, Peyton and I ripped through NYC with photo shoots and fashion show.  We had a ball but unfortunately I didn't have any time to shop, so I need to head back soon!  Peyton took the streets of Brooklyn by storm representing Skechers new fall boots for girls.

Photos by Nasilele Photography

Mamanista Fridays: Bold Prints

Kids Fashion Week: Alivia Simone

Peyton and I attended our second Kids Fashion Week presented by Petite Parade this past weekend.  Peyton is a year older and boy did she enjoy it.  Peyton hammed it up for the paparazzi, made new friends and then told me she wanted to be in the shows when she turns five.  We'll add that to our vision board.  One designer I was excited to see was Alivia Simone.  The designers play on patterns and textures along with detailed design caught my attention earlier this year.  Here are some of my favorite looks that hit the runway from her Spring/Summer 2015 collection.

images courtesy of Creative Soul Photography

Count your coins for Kate Spade X Gap Kids

Time to count your coins!  The Kate Spade X Gap Holiday Kids collection arrives on October 30th! Guess who's going to be late for work that day... this mama!  Kate Spade is one off my favorite designers. Kate Spade and Jack Spade paired with Gap Kids, it's a match made in Baby Shopaholic heaven. 

Snapbacks

It's amazing how fast the weekends go by.  I feel like I just got off work on Friday.  Short or long, I hope you all enjoyed your weekend.  If you don't know by now, Peyton enjoys wearing hats or any head accessory for that matter.  She looks so darn cute in them.  One of the latest trends for little girls that I love are snapback hats.  Our friends at Love My Alannah sent Peyton one of their new floral snapbacks! 

Mommy + Me Flower Bombs

Peyton and I are back with a fresh Mommy and Me look!  I had my eye on sheer bomber jackets since spring.  When I saw that Posh Peyton carried one for little girls... I DIE!  I told her I had to have one!  I immediately found one for myself just like it!