About Betsy Breuer

Betsy is the co-founder/editor of The Little Style File. She is mom to Mia (6) and Dylan (3) and lives in the Chicago suburbs. Betsy loves shopping and finding the coolest products for kids. Connect with Betsy on twitter.

Barbie Is Moving!

June 17, 2013 1 Comment

Have you heard the news?? Our good friend Barbie is Moving! She is ditching her Malibu residence after 41 years and is searching for a new home! How exciting, right? This summer Barbie is bringing her fabulous life to 13 cities across the country. Fans will have the chance to experience the best of Barbie with the first ever pink-tastic mobile tour. We know everything Barbie does is in style and this should be a lot of fun!

Young fans will get to enjoy the pink spotlight while walking down the Ultra-Glam Runway. Girls will have fun in the Buildn’ and stylin’ play rooms, where they will be inspired to build their own rooms with mega bloks. They will get to take home their own creation. Girls will also get to enjoy arts and crafts, face painting and a special giveaway! We are beyond excited that the Barbie Is Moving tour is heading to Chicago!

Chicago Dates & Locations:

Friday, June 21, 2013
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Toys “R” Us Niles
9555 Milwaukee Avenue
Niles, IL 60714

Saturday, June 22, 2013
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Walmart
1460 Golf Road
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

Sunday, June 23, 2013
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Kmart
5050 S. Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60632

Share your pictures on instagram using hashtag #barbieismoving. Follow Barbie on twitter, facebook and instagram.

Are you a Barbie fan? We hope to see you there!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post from One2One Network and Mattel. All opinions expressed are honest and my own.

Filed Under: chicago, events, fun Tagged With: #barbieismoving, barbie is moving, barbie mobile tour

#ChicChild Pin Party with Prizes from Stokke on 6/18

June 15, 2013 38 Comments

It’s time to party Pinterest addicts! BonBon Rose Girls and us have partnered with our fabulously chic guest pinners Glamamom, Chickabug, Sassy Moms in the City and Baby Shopaholic to bring you a fun filled hour with amazing prizes from Stokke! Won’t you join us for our #ChicChild Pin Party?!?

Prizes: We will be giving away over $1000.00 in prizes including a Stokke Scoot stroller, a Stokke MyCarrier and a $100.00 Amazon.com gift card!

Participating in a Pinterest Party is easy and so much fun!

To join: Create your own #ChicChild Board on Pinterest and pin during the party using the #ChicChild tag. Please repin at least 10 pins from our #ChicChild Board.

To be eligible for prizes: You must FOLLOW our sponsor, Stokke, on Pinterest and come back and give us the link to your #ChicChild Pinterest Board using the Rafflecopter widget below ONCE THE PARTY STARTS!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Filed Under: baby, contest, fun, giveaways, Pinterest Pinning Party Tagged With: chic child pin party, pin party

The Cutest Bow Ties for Little Guys | Stinky McGee

June 13, 2013 1 Comment

We all know that having fun dressing little boys can be difficult. Accessories can be the best way to add personality and fun into your little guy’s outfit. Dylan has loved wearing ties, especially boy bow ties since he was young. Father’s day is on Sunday and putting a special bow tie on your son is a great way to celebrate daddy!

Stinky McGee creates hip ties for your little guy. These cool ties are made in Brookyln. I personally love the great fabric and print selection that Stinky McGee carries. You little guy can be seen styling a tie at the park or for a fancier occasion.

Stinky McGee sent an adorable pink plaid bow tie for Dylan to check out. He immediately had to try the bow tie on. He loves wearing it and even took some special (top secret) photos for Father’s Day wearing his new bow tie.

A little boy can be stylish even while being a Stinky McGee!

Disclosure: I was sent a stinky McGee bow tie from Celebrity Trend Expert, Rachel Florio-Urso. My opinion is honest and my own.

Filed Under: cool finds, cool kids, kids accessories, kids fashion, kids fashion, reviews Tagged With: bow tie, boys, boys accessories, stinky mcgee, tie

Frette | Gorgeous Luxury Linens

June 10, 2013 2 Comments

Thanks to Frette for sponsoring today’s discussion about gorgeous bedding.

As busy moms, after a long day we love to retreat to a cozy, gorgeous bed. Watching a television show or reading a good book in a great bed is like a tiny slice of heaven. So often our bedrooms get overlooked when really they could be an instant mood elevator. The easiest way to give your bedroom a refreshing update is with new bedding. Frette carries beautiful bedding that will make you feel like you are relaxing at a luxury hotel.

It isn’t always easy to find the perfect bedding. Frette carries a line of bold colors and print bedding, as well as a beautiful and classic hotel collection. No matter what your personal style, you are sure to find something you love.

SHOP TLSF FAVORITES: Mabrouka Euro Sham Lautner Print Duvet Cover Checkerboard Towel Cashmere Baby Sweater Hotel Classic Bed Set Velour Baby Robe Shell Shoulder Bag Two piece Bib Set

Besides turning your bedroom into a sanctuary, Frette also carries amazing pajamas, towels, gifts for baby and more. If you still are looking for the perfect Father’s Day gifts, Frette has great picks for men!

Are you modern or classic, print or solid? What kind of a bed do you love?

This is a sponsored post however all opinions are honest and my own.

Filed Under: baby, design, gifts, mom fashion, mommy, mommy style, rooms Tagged With: baby bib, baby robe, cashmere sweater, duvet cover, frette, pillow sham

Father’s Day Gift Guide: DIY Gifts for Dad

June 6, 2013

We all know that some of our favorite gifts that come from the kids are those that are handmade. These day you can find amazing DIY gifts and free printables for Dad on Pinterest. We gathered some of our favorite DIY gifts & printables to give Dad a special gift!

Hand Stamped Handkerchief Golf Wreath Mustache Glasses

Real Clout Card Wine and Beer Labels DIY Suspenders & bow tie

Car Wash Kit Daddyland Coupons My Favorite Things About Daddy
Will your kids be creating something for Dad this year?

Filed Under: crafts, gifts Tagged With: father's day diy, father's day gifts, Father's Day Printables, pinterest

Giveaway! 100 Personalized Father’s Day Cards from Minted!

June 5, 2013

This is a BIG giveaway! 100 readers will each receive a personalized Father’s Day card from Minted. Hurry and enter because it closes as soon as we reach 100 entries.

Father’s Day is just around the corner. We want to make sure you have the perfect card to give to the Dad in your life or the Father of your Children. We are super excited to announce we have teamed up with Minted! Minted is our go to site when it comes to our Business Cards, Holiday Cards and of course the perfect personalized greeting card! They have a community of awesome designers. Their cards are modern, beautiful and the quality is amazing! We know that dad will love opening a special personalized card on Father’s Day. These are cards that you will want to frame & keep on Dad’s desk!

We are giving away 100 personalized Minted Father’s Day cards! Winner gets to pick their favorite. How cool is that??

Here’s what you have to do:

1. Like Minted on Facebook.

2. Like The Little Style File on Facebook.

3. Leave your email address in the comment section.

That’s it! The first 100 commenters will each receive a code to claim their choice of Father’s Day card.

Ready, set…GO!

Filed Under: giveaways Tagged With: Father's Day, father's day card, father's day gifts, giveaeway, Minted, minted giveaway

What They Wore: Going to Grandma’s

May 25, 2013

Since both kids are already out of school, I thought it was a perfect opportunity to take the kids to visit their Nonny (Grandma) that lives in Indianapolis. The kids love taking road trips especially when they can see their Nonny, cousins, Aunt and Uncle. The weather was perfect and the kids spent most of the time outside while we were there!

We are loving The Children’s Place summer collection this year. It is full of fun prints, bright colors, great graphic t-shirts that are perfect for active kids. Mia loves all of their dresses and especially loves the Maxi’s that come in her size like mom wears! Dylan favors the athletic shorts and graphic t-shirts.

children's place summer Kids can be kids and have a lot of fun while wearing their Children’s Place clothing. They had a great time in my mom’s backyard looking for bugs and they actually found a dragonfly which was huge for them!

How are your kids enjoying their first days of summer vacation?

Disclousure: I was provided with clothing from The Children’s Place for review. My opinion is honest and my own.

Filed Under: baby, fashion, kids fashion, kids fashion, reviews Tagged With: review, summer fashion, summer style, the children's place

Let’s Get Lost | Ugg Sandals

May 24, 2013

Last Saturday we had the amazing opportunity to take our families to the UGG Australia concept store in Chicago. We are all familiar with the UGG Australia brand and of course their boots are a favorite of TLSF. When we walked into the store we were amazed by the array of colors and the wonderful selection of summer shoes for the entire family. I was dying over all of the amazing sandals that were on trend and comfortable! Comfort is key when you are spending hours out with your family on a summer adventure but you don’t want style to suffer!

The kids had a blast trying on their favorite UGG sandals and walking out with a new pair of shoes for the summer! We headed to the Lincoln Park Zoo for a day of fun. If you are visiting Chicago this summer, the Lincoln Park Zoo is a must see destination. The kids had fun spending time with each other & exploring the zoo.

It was hard to get the kids to leave the zoo! They could of slept there if we would have let them.

I adore my new Assia wedges and already have received a million compliments. They can be worn to dress up a pair of shorts, boyfriend jeans or a great summer dress. Kristin has already gotten a lot of use out of her Salah sandals and have become a fast favorite.

Disclosure: We were provided with shoes from UGG Australia for review. All opinions are honest and our own.

Filed Under: chicago, events, family, fashion, kids fashion, kids fashion, mom fashion, mommy style, reviews Tagged With: #letsgetlost, Chicago, Family fashion, family style, Lincoln Park zoo, UGG, UGG Sandals, UGG shoes

Fabkids: A Fab Girl

May 22, 2013

Mia is 7 and that means she knows what she likes to wear. She definitely is my budding fashionista & loves to style her own outfits. It is fun as a mom to see her fashion sense develop. I want to allow her to have her own style and show her personality off through her clothing. Fabkids is a great way for girls to figure out their own style with a little help. When you log on to the Fabkids website to get started you and your daughter will take a style profile quiz together. This allows the stylists to get to know your girl. Each month you will receive looks that are styled just for your daughter! The best part of fabkids is each outfit includes 3 pieces for only $39.95 and free shipping.

Mia loves receiving her pink fabkids box in the mail. Who doesn’t love a cute pink box with adorable clothes inside? She recently received the Sun Washed Dots outfit. This is a new favorite in her closet. She loves spinning, dancing and having fun while wearing it!

Does your daughter style herself?

Disclosure: I was provided with an outfit from Fabkids for review purposes. All opinions are honest and my own.

Filed Under: kids fashion, kids fashion Tagged With: fabkids, kids fashion

Chic Child Pin Party with Stokke!

May 17, 2013

IMPORTANT: In light of the tragedy in Oklahoma, we’ve decided that tonight is not the best night to hold our party, so it’s being rescheduled. We will announce a new date very soon!

It’s time to party Pinterest addicts! The ladies behind BonBon Rose Girls and The Little Style File have partnered with our fabulously chic guest pinners Glamamom, Chickabug, Cupcake Mag and Sassy Moms in the City to bring you a fun filled hour with amazing prizes from Stokke! Won’t you join us for our #ChicChild Pin Party?!? Prizes: We will be giving away over $1000.00 in prizes including a Stokke Scoot stroller, a Stokke MyCarrier and a $100.00 Amazon.com gift card!

Participating in a Pinterest Party is easy and so much fun!

To join: Create your own #ChicChild Board on Pinterest and pin during the party using the #ChicChild tag. Please repin at least 10 pins from our #ChicChild Board.

To be eligible for prizes: You must FOLLOW our sponsor, Stokke, on Pinterest and give us the link to your #ChicChild Pinterest Board using the Rafflecopter widget below once the party starts!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Please get ready for the party by following the hosts Bon Bon Rose Girls and The Little Style File, sponsor Stokke and guest pinners Glamamom, Chickabug, Cupcake Mag and Sassy Moms in the City! And we’ll be tweeting during the party too, so feel free to tweet us using the #chicchild hashtag.

If you need to sign up for Pinterest, CLICK HERE. Winners will be randomly selected at the end of the party (10 pm EST) and notified by email as well as announced on Facebook and Twitter. Prizes are non-transferable. If you have questions about participating in a Pinterest party, please don’t hesitate to reach out! We can’t wait to pin with you!