EPIC Holiday Giveaway over $800 #VeryMerryGiveaway

We're so excited about the recent launch of our third annual Very Merry Holiday Gift Guide that us ladies at BonBon Rose Girls, The Little Style File and Baby Shopaholic have joined forces to bring you a totally epic giveaway! One lucky winner is going to take home a slew of holiday gift worthy prizes that will be perfectly at home at your holiday celebrations this season. So, are you ready for the big reveal? 

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.

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.  

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

Big Hearts + Self-Esteem

After having daughter, you realize how important self-esteem is.  As soon as little girls start school, they start comparing themselves to other girls. We don't want our daughters to feel like they less beautiful than another little girl.  Building self-esteem starts with us moms, aunts, grandmas and tee tees.  I love that Dove is committed to encourage women to pass their positive beauty image down to the next generation.

You Can Shine with Us

I hope you all had a great weekend!  It was way too short!  I planned on getting started on cleaning my closet but that didn't happen.  Peyton ended up having a last minute modeling gig on Saturday.  This baby is on fire!  I twisted her hair for the shoot so she rocked this rocker chic look while we did some running around.

Twinkle Toes + Cabbage Patches

It's hard to believe that Peyton started school almost a month ago!  I still feel like I'm scrambling making sure she has everything she needs.  Peyton is also taking Spanish and dance classes so the lists of items she needs keep coming!  I'm also still tightening up her fall wardrobe.  Since the weather in Atlanta is still scorching, Peyton has been expressing her back to school style through her shoes.  Her gold Twinkle Toes by Skechers are all the rave in her pre-K class.