diy monday

Or Tuesday.

I am a night time blogger. Which is not a great thing when you live hours behind much of the world. But you can do this yourself any time you please. Cause it's super cute. And can't get much easier. 

So go recycle some of those old t-shirts hanging out in the depths of your closet.  Or steal some of his. He won't notice!  

Detailed instructions and photos courtesy of method.

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howl at the moon

I just stumbled upon Spirithoods on Design Mom's Blog. There she posed the question to her readers, "Chic or strange?" Now, I don't know about you, but the only thing I find strange about this are the people that answered strange! (That exclamation point was strategically placed and dedicated to a dear friend. You know who you are.)

I am in LOVE with these hoodies. And so are my kids.  At $99.00 a pop I'm thinking Christmas... but I might have to buy them now and wear them around the house myself when the kids are at school.  Just not sure how the dog would react.

They are available for both boys and girls, are made domestically of only faux animal fur, and a portion of the proceeds are donated to several non-profit organizations dedicated to wildlife conservation.

Roar.

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spring is in the air...

current/elliot

christian louboutin

anthro

 

I can't see it.

I can't smell it.

But I turned the calendar from January to March this week
(yes, we missed February all together)
...so it must be coming!

And I'm ready.

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deluna kids

I suppose we'll be seeing a lot more of Deluna Kids since they were featured on Gwyneth's blog GOOP this weekend.  And that's a good thing!  These are just a few of my favorites but it's all pretty darn cute. Everything is made by hand in the UK. By a mom. How cool is that?

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sass & bide

love the styling by sass & bide. simple. chic. organic. sexy.

almost makes me want to pay $250 for a pair of beat up denim shorts. 

in the middle of winter.

almost.

and the t-shirt merchandising? I want to know who came up with the idea to tape them down with duct tape. talk about thinking out of the box. and making it work. big time.

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it's raining, it's pouring...

Super winter cuteness on The Mini Social today. Peacoat and scarf by Tiny Pants Kids. Raincoat and umbrella by Dav Rain Gear. Prices are good and sales end Monday & Tuesday, respectively.

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the sartorialist

Love these NYC intersection looks courtesy of recent posts on the always entertaining Sartorialist.  Simply elegant.  Effortlessly chic. 

IF YOU HAVE BEAN POLES FOR LEGS.

Which I don't.  (sighs heavily)

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etsy eye candy

upcycled dress

granny pin cushion

festival of color

never enough...

Maybe a few last minute gift ideas. 

Or just some pretty things to look at. 

You choose!

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lil' luxe

 Introducing Lil' Luxe.  Based locally in the heart of San Francisco, "Lil' Luxe is a members-only site for chic, premium, yet affordable products for babies, kids and those around them."  And the folks putting it all together for you are pretty darn talented.  And nice too!  

They haven't launched quite yet but get ready. You can sign up for a free membership on their website and keep up with their latest acquisitions and office antics by following them on facebook. 

How's this for office culture?  Sure beats a gray cubby!

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Hijkids

Introducing Hijkids.  They have a beautifully simple philosophy of bringing together designers that "handcraft clothing, accessories and toys for children with an emphasis on quality materials, classic designs and modern sensibility".  Be sure to checkout the Sale section too.  It's stocked with some super sweet deals!  

Pictured above... 

1.sophie doll 2.verta rae scarf 3.sugar cookie dress 4.love is in the air apron

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it's the little things...

Give me a pair of well worn jeans and a slinky black tank any day.
It's the little things that excite me. 
 1.via spiga clogs 2.cara accessories bangles 3.rainbow haze bag

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accessorize

Dear Accessorize, 

Where have you been all of my life, why do you suddenly appear just in time for my extraordinarily colorful summer and how dare you ship fairly reasonably to the US?

PS.  I think I love you.

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maan. summer 2010.

This is just a peek at the girl's summer 2010 collection at Maan. 

Maan is a Belgian design house born from the collaboration between talented fashionistas Vicky Vinck and Evelyne De Brock. I absolutely adore their use of color and their ability to make grown up styles kid friendly.  Collar up?  Broach pinned down?  Belt cinched?  Sweet.  Ready for the playground!

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spring into H & M

These lovely spring ensembles are definitely not handmade... but heck if they aren't sweet.  And cheap.  I'm loving H & M's "fashion studio" feature which allows you to put together your own outfits like I did above. Choose your model, clothes & even accessorize.  It's like your own personal catwalk.  But from the privacy of your own laptop it's just a tad less formal.

plum pretty sugar

I am seriously in lust with this robe.  I just can't stop staring at it and imagining myself floating around the house with a warm, foamy latte and a well worn in novel.  Ah.  Peace.  This "kimono sleeve-style crossover robe with self-tie sash and inner tie" is courtesy of Plum Pretty Sugar on Etsy.  The silhouettes are simple yet elegant, the fabrics are uniquely flirtatious, and the photographs the kind that make you more than just a little jealous that you're sitting at your kitchen counter, blogging in a beat up, 20 year old sweatshirt and gym socks.  

Here are a just few more of my favorites from Plum Pretty Sugar...

tunic dress / top. beckoning creatures.

fitted caftan. beckoning creatures.

cami dress. ankle length. habutai silk.

duvet cover full/queen. pink love poppy.

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lela rose for mommy & me

 

These sweet and stylish Mommy (top two images) and "Me" (bottom image) kicks are all courtesy of Lela Rose for Payless.   Ah, am I'm ready for Spring!

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trelise cooper kids

winter 2009

summer 2010

I'm feeling just a tad under-dressed after browsing through Trelise Cooper's romantic kids collections.  Yet, at the same time, I'm also feeling a sudden urge to throw a miniature sized tea party...

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tea collection

 

Dear Tea Collection,

Please stop making such super cute clothes.  You might get me in trouble.  Or you might just have to hire me for the discount.

Love,

Kristi

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for the girl who has {almost} everything...

Still shopping for the girl that has almost everything? And no, despite rumors amongst family members, I am not that girl. See, I do not have any of these lovely things so it just couldn't possibly be....
1.flower lidded vessel 2.vintage necklace 3.snuggle up top 4.stack of rings

strong shoulders in NYC

So tell me. How do you feel about a return of the shoulder pad? I'm thinking I'd have to be far hipper than I am to actually pull that one off again. But oh did I rock me some shoulder pads in the 80's. Even had the big ones that came in the metal canister that you could rotate from one jacket to the next. Remember those lovelies?

Image courtesy of the always stylish Sartorialist.