Day 125: Darling Doll

In reality, the pinks actually match, just thought I'd say that up front since it was hard to capture the colors. We've got some patten mixing going on here, though nothing too extreme. Polka dots and plaid are about the most basic patterns out there so pairing the two is not a big leap. Her accent flowers, of course, fit right in, in both color and texture. It always helps to set the scene too. I took into consideration the yellow of the shorts and placed her rocking chair in front of these flowers to brighten up the overall ambiance. This is a pretty great play outfit, on top of being cute. It's easy to move around in and the materials are standard, so no worries if there are stains. The shirt and shirts are both from yard sales as well as the socks. The hair band is from a set that she got a long time ago. 

Shirt:$2

Shorts :$ 2 

Socks:$. 25 

Hair band:$. 25 

Outfit :$ 4.50

Appreciation of style is appreciation of art. 

Day 124: Baby in Bloom

This girl's hair turned out ridiculously well on camera. She yanked a handful out of the ponytail about ten minutes later, but at least I got the photo. Kids will be kids, and that is good to keep in mind when they decide to smear sauce all over their new clothes or something along those lines. The shirt and skirt may have been made to be together, but I'm still in shock over how beautifully everything matched. I did her hair up in a side ponytail to focus the attention on the pink bow, while keeping the style fresh and clean like a newly bloomed flower in the morning dew. The set came from a thrift store and the socks and bow from yard sales, both sold in lots. 

Set:$7

Socks:$. 25 

Bow:$. 25 

Outfit :$ 7.50

The beauty of a flower cannot compare to that of a baby in a cute outfit. 

Day 123: Simply Sleek

Today's ensemble is simple, yet elegant, sleek and classy. My shirt seemed to spill off my frame and cascade into a soft silhouette. There is one teardrop necklace for some intrigue, heels to elongate and structure, and a diamond ring for a subtle accent. The dark-wash skinny jeans keep with the shirt's tone and counter the volume given by the shirt through a gradual slimming from hip to ankle. Keep in mind that in both life and photos, the brightest point attracts the eye first, so a sparkly necklace on a dark background keeps the eyes high and away from problem areas, at least for the first glance. The shirt and jeans are from Ross, the heels a yard sale, and the jewelry were gifts.  

Shirt :$. 79

Jeans:$10.32

Heels:$2

Outfit :$ 13.11

Sometimes, the difference between success and failure is the outfit you're wearing. 

Day 122: Lovely Lady

Such a LOVEly lady she is. She looks so cozy and cuddly in her sweater and she has the best shoes I've ever seen(made for children anyway). I can't get over those purple flowers on the sandals and how lucky she is that they're not big enough for me, because she would no longer be able to call them her own. There's some nice detail work on her sweater that ties in the flowers of the shoes. Rather than just matching colors, concepts are involved too. If a day is not especially cold, an ensemble like this where one half is ready for the heat and the other the cold, helps to keep a child regulated between the two extremes. The shorts were from a yard sale, the sandals from Facebook, and the sweater from a thrift store. 

Sweater:$3

Shorts:$2

Sandals:$2

Outfit :$ 7

Dress for your part. 

Day 121: Perfect Princess

All girls are princesses, just like every woman is a queen. With such power, comes the great responsibility of being extra cute. Symmetry is beautiful and this outfit is a lovely example. Bows on each side and tiny crowns on her ballerina socks are the oomph this outfit needs to be top notch. Getting shots of this though, was a challenge. She is is like a squirmy worm that can never sit still,  the definition of most children. Making it fun and upbeat and taking tons of photos is the only hope for photographing kids. Everything down to their toes feels the need to wiggle. It makes me all the more satisfied when I succeed in actually getting a photo that shows the whole outfit and isn't blurry. The dress was from a thrift store and the socks a yard sale. 

Dress: $6

Socks:$. 25

Outfit :$ 6.25

Perfection is for clothes and chocolates. 

Day 120: Royally Revitalizing

Who doesn't love a good sale? For 42 cents, how could I ever pass up a dress like this? Ross seriously has some of the best deals. Add some tall boots to spice it up and some handmade jewelry and we've got a recipe for success. I made the necklace when I was much younger using some spare beads and the bracelets and earrings were bought throughout the years from yard sales (the boots were too). You can save money by making you own jewelry to sit you fashion needs. Everything matches nicely and is still classy, yet bold. A bright color catches the eye, but the dress itself is fairly modest, with aspects of intrigue like the sheer sleeves and pleated bodice. 

Dress: $. 42

Bracelets:$. 10 each

Earrings:$. 25

Boots:$4

Outfit:$4.87

Your outfit should have a passionate silence. 

Day 119: Ruffly Rump

Back to animals of the safari. I couldn't find the shirt that came with this skirt, so the elephant onesie now has a match apparently. Ruffles are sweet on kids, and they're all the better since volume is never a problem for children. These socks are Boating in the Breeze's pink counterpart. It always makes me smile to see the bottoms of these socks because they play on the classic "handle with care" by changing it to "handle with couture." I went on quite the search for socks that would match and I finally settled on these since they were the same pink as is on the onesie. The onesie and skirt are from a thrift store, while the socks were from a yard sale. 

Onesie: $ 3

Skirt:$ 3

Socks:$. 25 

Outfit :$ 6.25

Cherish the outfits your child wears for it won't be long before they've outgrown every one.