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Fabkids: A Fab Girl

May 22, 2013 Leave a Comment

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.

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What They Wore: Park Play!

May 14, 2013

Tea Collection is a favorite with all of us at TLSF. It is brand we can rely on each season for great quality, style and bold colors. If you aren’t familiar with Tea Collection, they are all about bringing worldwide cultures and modern design to children’s fashion. Twice each year they pack up their bags, travel the globe and then bring it all back with unique and beautiful designs that reflect their travels. We love that their clothing washes and wears wonderfully. It photographs wonderfully and it is easy to style siblings in coordinated looks. Here’s what they wore to the park….it’s finally warm here!

As moms we love Tea Collection because it allows our kids to express their personality. It is also easy to transition to Tea Collection clothing into colder months with layering with long sleeve t-shirts and their great leggings.

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Disclosure: We were provide with clothing from Tea for review purposes. Our opinion is honest and our own.

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Tea Collection for Mom & Daughter

May 3, 2013

Mother’s Day is fast approaching. My daughter and I like to celebrate the Mother – Daughter bond as much as we can. It is important to plan special time together, even if it is to grab some frozen yogurt or go to the library. I am lucky because I officially have a little shopper and we have been enjoying shopping for her new room and summer clothes. This is a time I am very thankful to have a little girl.

When we attend special events or have a professional photo shoot, we love to coordinate our looks. Not only clothing for kids but Tea Collection Women’s clothing also has great pieces for mom! The Tea Collection women’s items are on trend, have great prints and the quality is amazing. I am officially obsessed with the Savanna Maxi Dress! I receive so many compliments each time I wear it. It is very comfortable and officially is one of my favorite dresses!

How do you like to spend your mother-daughter time?

Disclosure: I was provided with Tea Collection clothing for review. All opinions are honest and my own.

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3 favorite kids clothing brands

April 29, 2013

Shopping for the little ones is such a task sometimes. Don’t you agree? I often get tired of going to the same stores and boutiques looking through the same racks & clothes. After going from store to store, online boutique to the next I realized I needed to pull out the laptop and get to work. I needed something new and stylish for my little lady. I searched & searched until I found some pretty cool places. I’m so excited to share them with you. I happened upon some oldies, some newbies, but nevertheless goodies. Three of my favorite kids clothing brands are Tea Collection, Zara Kids, and Finn & Emma.

Tea Collection

The Tea Collection is a brand inspired by the world. Twice a year the company travels the world country to country looking for inspiration and they bring it back in original designs. Each piece is made with super soft cotton and there is nothing dull about it. There is nothing but super bright pieces that’ll put a smile on anyone’s face.

ombre dress, tasseled scarf, striped tank, navy sandals, printed shorts, lime tee, white l/s tee, navy shorts, sandals

Their sizes run from newborn to big kids size up to size 12. They even have looks for mom as well. They are running a $25 off and free shipping on orders of $150 or more use the code: LETSGO25 when checking out.

Zara Kids

When you talk about fashion and kids, you have to talk about Zara Kids. This brand does not hold back at all. Usually when I’m shopping for my little one I often find the cutsey, frilly girly clothing with one too many ruffles. I’m a fashionista and so is my little one (that is until she decides what she wants and likes). When I’m out shopping I’m trying to find the trendiest little items and Zara is definitely my first stop. Their sizes run from 3 months to big kids size 14.

zara kids

Finn & Emma

Finn & Emma is a stylish, sustainable, and 100% organically grown brand. The clothing is super soft and durable. The upside to this company is that they sale clothing, toys, bedding, and gifts for the wee little ones.

striped onesie, striped blanket, fuzzy booties, gym, crib bedding, stroller muff, wearable blanket, stuffed toy, wrap shirt, footie pants

Their sizes range from newborn to 18 months. Yes this one is only for the babies, but I couldn’t talk about some of my fave brands without mentioning them.

What are your favorite kids brands?

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I Want Candy | Gymboree Clothing Review

April 4, 2013

It was Spring Break. Like all great moms, we brought our kids to the museum.

The Candy Museum.

The kids couldn’t wait for warm weather to wear their new Gymboree outfits. Since we were going to be inside the entire day, we let them pretend it wasn’t really 42 degrees outside and set them loose in one of the happiest places in Chicago.

Madeline, Olivia, Mia, Dylan and Elizabeth enjoying their Spring Break together.

Candy everywhere!

Super cute coordinating brother and sister!

The girls were so excited to find lollipops that matched each of their outfits.

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There was so much to see. Little candy cottages, dresses made completely out of candy wrappers and shoes constructed from Skittles!

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The outfits from the Gymboree Rainbow Cabana Collection are so bright and fun. The kids loved every piece from their hair accessories down to their shoes. Gymboree Collections make shopping for families easy. Each collection has a theme of coordinated colors with pieces that easily mix-n-match.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post, however all opinions are honest and our own. The Rainbow Cabana Collection is online and in Gymboree stores now! Also, thank you to Candyality, images by Jessica West Photography.

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Style x 2

March 12, 2013

Twin Style! Being a mom of twins is busy but so fun! Trying to get these 2 minis wrangled down long enough to get dressed is a major feet and sometimes we keep it as simple as jammies! As a wardrobe stylist, I absolutely love to play dress up with my girls. I have a few tips to keeping them unique but similar and of course so darn cute!

I rarely dress them exactly the same, because one they are different in so many ways and two it would be hard not spending a fortune buying 2 of everything.

Shop the line… each retailer launches their clothing in lines, ie. Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. When shopping at any store you will notice the cohesion within a line. Similar patter, print, color and theme. **money saver** shop end of seasons.

What I look for:

This applies to same sex or boy girl twins

2 bottoms (one pattern one solid)

2 tops (different color but same decal or theme on front)

1 dress & 1 skirt (if boys you could get a button up and a cardigan)

1 jacket & 1 vest (if available)

1 sweater or cardigan (go neutral but can have polka dots or stripes)

2 socks (different colors)

Dress the personality - My Arlie is the one in the pink top and she is my rough n tumble, all over, loves balls and running! She does not do well in skirts as she gets caught up and slowed down. I tend to put her in leggings and dresses. Adie, is in the leopard pants and is more dainty and cautious. She sits sweetly and observes vs running full steam ahead. Knowing this, helps me choose what to dress them in.

Build on what you have – If your like me, I am scrambling in the morning to get my big kids off to school and usually grab whatever is clean and available to throw on the twins. Believe it or not, this is when I put together some of the cutest looks.

A few quick rules:

Try to keep 1 or 2 items the same (socks + shoes) this will tie it together

Offset the print with a neutral or solid (pant + sweater) you can always tone down a look with a cardi

Have fun with it, pick colors, polka dots, stripes, and animals

This picture was from a little photo shoot for my accessory designs HeirBloom. Yes these are all mine! Count um, 1,2,3,4 5! I love styling family portraits in the not so normal way. I am known to use lots of different colors, prints and fabric textures. They are similar enough to still blend but allow for tons of personality! The twins were the stars of this shot, and I loved how simple Arlie (left) was in the denim dress, fussed up with a few pretties and Adie (right) had more of a stylized look which I softened with the lavender shrug.

How are you styling your minis? Anyone with twins who dress themselves or have their own little unique style? Share your fav go to outfits with us! Send an email to info@thelittlestylefile.com & we will feature your little one’s unique style!

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Pink + Red

February 9, 2013

It’s February! I love the month of love. Sometimes the month of January can feel so long and gloomy post-holidays, so when the calendar flips to February, I’m ready to get into the Valentine’s spirit! We get our paints and crayons and begin crafting Valentine’s cards for all our sweet friends, we begin searching the internet for sweet treats to bake, and we peek into our closets to find reds and pinks for the perfect kids Valentine’s Day clothes. I have two daughters who are as girly as can be, so they prefer the pinks, of course!

Here are some pretty doses of pinks that I’m loving for girls, boys & babies:

Kids Valentine's Day Clothes | The Little Style File

Pinks clockwise from top left:

Graphic Tee. || Bowtie. || Knitted Dress. ||Sweater. || Rain Boots. || Printed Pants.

If you’re like me, you prefer the classic reds. Before my little ones had strong opinions, I’d find the cutest little red outfits for them (I can still get away with dressing my 1.5-year-old, but her older sister always wants a say in her outfits). One year, I found the coolest Snoopy Valentine tee from a thrift store, which I made my older daughter wear the full month of February to get all the possible use out of it. I obviously can’t repeat that find, but I did find some other sweet reds that are available in stores right now.

Here are my favorite red picks:

Reds clockwise from top left:

Loved Sweater. || Cordones Shoes. || Gingham Shirt. ||Flutter Dress. || Pique Polo. || Knit Pants.

There are plenty of ways to make-do with what you have in your closets as well! Just look for some brightly colored patterns with hints of reds and pinks, mix and match patterns (polka dots + stripes are easy to mesh), add bright accessories, and they’re good to go.

Dressing festively doesn’t always have to mean spending extra money and extra time! Sometimes it’s just about using what you have!

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Torly Kid

February 4, 2013

Last Sunday was all about the kiddies and boy did we have fun. Baby Rhyan and I set out towards the big city to attend the Save the NY Aquarium Kid’s Festival at Torly Kid. It was the highlight of our day and we had fun for a good cause. There were crafts, educational activities, movies, and food.

The festival was held to raise money for the NY Aquarium that suffered severe damage during Super Storm Sandy back in 2012. The aquarium has been shut down ever since and has been moving towards making repairs to prepare to reopen. I can’t wait because I am so anxious to go. Kimberlyn J. Acevedo, Coordinator of Volunteers for the NY Aquarium, was on hand to teach the kids about marine life and animals.

The jellyfish making station, where the materials used were coffee filters, crepe paper, water, and markers transformed into jellyfish, was by far the coolest station. Simple materials made big fun for the little ones. I admit I was tempted to make my own, but Baby Rhyan was too young for that craft. But the boutique owner, Carol Adams, did not have a problem getting down with the kids. She was amazing.

Here is a craft that Baby Rhyan and I were able to participate in, fish decorating. We made our girly colored fishy using crepe paper and googly eyes. We named her Bzzsbzbzsbb (it’s the spitting sound Baby Rhyan gave when I asked what her name would be). I love it.

The biggest hit of the festival for the adults were glitter tattoos. Baby Rhyan was too young to get any face paint or a glitter tattoo, which lasts for 2 weeks, so I sat in her place. It was quite fun and was pretty spectacular. I love my mermaid.

Carol Adams who is the owner of Torly Kid, opened her fun hip boutique in 2004 where it was formally called Babylicious. You can find fashionable pieces for your newborn to your tween. The clothes are unique and cool; no wonder they are known for being the “go-to” spot of Tribeca for anyone looking for something different for the littles. You can shop their website and I could not help myself so I had to give you my top picks.

My Top Picks at Torly Kid

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Emerald City

January 10, 2013

Have you heard? The Color of the Year 2013 is EMERALD! We’re here to show you actually it is pretty easy being green. Here are some fun ways to interpret the Color of the Year 2013 and add it into your little’s wardrobe.

SHOP THE LOOKS: 1. Gap Kids Neon Printed Leggings 2. Livie & Luca Dawn Fuschia Shoes 3. AikoArt Green Rose Chunky Necklace 4. Tea Collection Lidkoping Leaves Dress 5. Florsheim Kids Kennet Jr. 6. Gap Kids Long Sleeve Shirt 7. H&M Knit Sweater 8. Old Navy Pop Color Pants 9. Crewcut Kids Classic Ballet Flats 10. Mini Boden Track Pants 11. Gymboree Heart Hooded Puffer Vest 12. Mini Boden Rugby Shirt

Do you go green? What do you think of the Color of the Year 2013?

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Winter Water Factory

January 9, 2013

Winter Water Factory is known for their cool, bold and colorful screen printed clothing for kids. Not only are Winter Water Factory’s prints and designs bold and fun but they are also certified organic plus made in the USA. The timeless designs of the Winter Water Factory allows these items to be passed down to siblings. Your kids will turn heads in these unique and fun bold prints!