Shop Preview: Whimsical Kiddo

I love cutesy clothes for women (novelty prints, frilly things, etc.), but could never really pull them off. That's why it's so much fun to shop for and dress my gal in vintage! There are so many fun prints and designs for the babes.

 Here are a few of my favorites, coming to the shop this week!

Clockwise from top left:  Puppy Cardigan, Pin Buster Brown Overalls, Ice Cream Sweater Vest, Mickey and Minnie tee, Teddy Bear Flying a Kite Playsuit

 

If you have any questions about these items or see something you like, don't hesitate to let us know. Readers get first dibs! ;)

xo,
J&A

Aurora Style: Pattern Mixing (Again)

I couldn't help it. I had to share MORE cute photos of Aurora.  She is really taking a liking to getting dressed up...mostly the shoes part (so much like her mama).  This weird in-between weather in conjunction with my laziness about laundry has caused me to be a little more creative with her clothes.

But this creativity turned out really cute!  Aurora is wearing a dress (12 months) as a tunic top--since she's now 19 months and it's too short--and a pair of pants as cropped pants/capris (since they're also 12 months). I was worried it might look a little like she simply outgrew her clothes (which, she did), but instead I think it was a really cute look! Especially with the red and white stripes and leopard. I added her little gold bow flats to give her that "petite jeune fille" look.  All that's missing is a beret! (She has one, but it's brown and pink, so it would clash too much with this ensemble.)

I also had to share that Aurora is becoming the sweetest little helper.  She helps to put away silverware, take things to the recycling, clean up her toys (sometimes), and most recently, she's started helping to bring the newpaper in for her dada.

Cute in cotton--->dress-Under the Nile (thrifted), pants-Carter's, flats-Gymboree (thrifted)

We are very careful about making sure no cars are coming/around when she gets the papers, even though it's a quiet neighborhood.  Don't worry, Grandma and Papa (if you're reading this!).

 I really don't think she could get much cuter...and then she does something TOTALLY cute and changes all that. I love that her personality is a little sweet, but a little feisty, and of course, very social (again...so much like mama already that it's scary).  We're looking forward to a fun fall weekend together, with weather cool enough to wear some of her new (thrifted) fall duds.  More photos to come--of course. :)

HAPPY FRIDAY!

xo,
Amanda

Aurora Style: Back to Preschool

Aurora isn't going to preschool....yet. She's not even 2. But we are touring a Mother's Day Out/Preschool place next week where she might go to play (if we like it, there's a short waiting list)  two mornings a week.  I am definitely a little nervous (I will miss her!), but I know she will love the opportunity to be around other kids.  And two free mornings a week would give me a lot of time to get additional work/cleaning/etc. done, so that's not a bad thing.

I think this is the perfect little Back to School outfit...the mustard corduroy and the saddle shoes/ruffle socks combination? I die.  This jumper is great because you can add a long sleeve blouse or tee/onesie when the weather gets cool. (And it's in the shop here!)

She was trying to wear the gourd like a bracelet! Such a little smartie (and fashionista!).

Picking flowers/Picking up pumpkins (unsuccessfully).

Doing a little dance! (dress-vintage from the shop, socks-random, saddle shoes-vintage, hair clip-homemade)

Some days she seems grown up. I love seeing her learn new things and become independent. I love having little conversations with her. I love seeing her personality start to come through.  We have so much fun together!  I think she'll be a big hit at preschool. ;)

xo,
Amanda

A Smile for Your Weekend (and a little shop preview!)

Aurora knows what the camera does now.  For a while, she used to pose for it, and then she started getting too antsy, but she's come back around to the posing phase--which I, of course, LOVE.

She posed for these photos before we went out for a family picnic/concert in the park on Thursday night.  I found this little cotton lamb shirt (which I think is a baby dress, actually) this week. I'm in love with it, but it won't fit her much longer...so into the shop it shall go!

top/dress-Saks Fifth Avenue (vintage), wide leg pants-Janie&Jack (thrifted), red corduroy sneakers-Koala Kids (thrifted)

We hope you all have a fantastic weekend! The weather here is perfectly summery, and we're planning some little adventures.

xo,
Amanda & Aurora

Beach Bums: A Little Weekend Adventure

In the middle of central Pennsylvania, you'd be hardpressed to find the ocean (obviously!), but there are little lakes here and there. About 10-15 miles from State College is a place called Whipple Dam. My cousin's son was turning 3 while Q and I were in PA, and they were having a party out at the "beach."  It was a gorgeous day to put some babies in the water!

Warning:  Adorable Partial Nudity Ahead!


 Lyla didn't mind getting her teeny tiny toes wet, and Aurora LOVED the water! We had her at the beach last summer, but she was only 7 months old, so we spent most of the time holding her while she slept or ate.  needless to say, we're super excited to see how she enjoys the real beach this summer! (And in case you were wondering, Aurora's hat and bathing suit were both thrifted...and that Gymboree suit still had the tags on! It fits her perfectly!)

 We spent some time teaching Aurora how to make sand piles, which she also loved.  Q and I had fun making the babies' initials.

 Could they be the best looking family ever?!  Especially that Lyla, in thrifted red gingham Gymboree head to toe. 

 Lyla's bathing suit got a little saggy, and she was not happy about it.  So she went free and easy for a while! Until her momma got worried about sunburn (and modesty!) and made her a makeshift diaper sarong with her vintage scarf.  I made the (bad) joke that this was not a topless, but a bottomless beach.

 No bathing suits for us...but it was fun standing in the water, getting a little sun and cooling down. And yes, Q and I are wearing almost-matching fedoras. They're our beach hats!



I'm really anticipating next summer when our girls might get to be at a real beach together, running around and splashing. Aurora is a little water baby, and I have no doubt Lyla will be too. Both their mommies love the beach! (Though these days, they like laying out on the beach with drink and magazine in hand, a little more than swimming.)

Hope you all stayed cool this weekend! We'll have some more photos of our weekend to share later this week.

xo,
Amanda


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What Aurora Wore: Bare Midriff

Even though I love the look of a thin sliver of perfect tummy from this season's cropped shirt trend, I, myself, do not have the figure (or courage?) to pull it off.

But you know who has the best midriff? Babies!  For babies, the rounder the belly, the better.  Aurora dared to bare in a cute top I thrifted this week.  These pictures make her look so grown up.  And her whole outfit is thrifted/hand-me-down.  It's easy to be stylish on a budget...and we waste less too (more on that in a future post).

tie blouse-The Children's Place (thrifted), scooter skirt-hand me down, gold bow flats-Gymboree (thrifted), koi becklace (mama's!)

One day, Aurora came over to me while I was brushing my teeth...and she was wearing one of my necklaces that had been resting on my dresser!  She never seemed to notice to my jewelry, other than occasionally pulling on my earrings, but I guess she was paying attention!  Lately, I've been letting her wear this little fish necklace, since the chain is kind of short. She loves it!

You know what she also loves?  BUBBLES.  Like, with a passion.  If she sees the bubble container, there is no stopping here (there are a lot of bubbles blown inside the house here, and even, on one occasion, in the car!). She calls them Bub-bullsh. It's beyond cute.  She is still working on learning to blow them herself.  Unfortunately, she gets the bubble blower too close to her mouth and ends up with soapy lips!

We're linking up with Mama Loves Papa again this week for Small Style!  Click the link to check out other cuties in their best duds.

xo,
Amanda & Aurora