Baby's First Steps (On the Mountain!)

Winter is quickly approaching - and so is snow! I'm getting more and more excited the colder it gets because I cannot wait to have my legs dangling off a lift with my ski poles in hand. The love I have for skiing will likely be passed on to my children, and buying them all their little ski gear will be so much fun. You'd be surprised at just how many tiny kids you see on skis, and even more surprised to see how much better they are at skiing than you. 

For the moms and dads who plan on putting their kids on skis as soon as they can walk, this post is for you. Brands like Patagonia and Spyder have the perfect gear for your soon-to-be mountain junkie.

All clothing and gear (except skis) can be found at winterkids.com.

Adorable but Affordable

This week, we're doing a complete 180 from last week's post. That was all about the almost unachievable, the priciest garments for your baby. It is indeed possible to have a chic child with affordable clothing, if you know where to look.

I know it's only November, but the holidays are approaching fast and it's never too early to shop for holiday outfits for your toddler. The dress ($22) is from Target, the tweed coat ($31) is from Old Navy, mittens ($4) are from amazon, and the lacy socks ($2) and shoes ($20) are from Payless. Who says you need to spend a fortune to look cute?

This holiday boys' look is a classic. The green shirt ($10) from Old Navy, sweater vest ($20) from Macy's, chino pants ($12) from Target, and brown oxford shoes ($25) from Payless perfectly display holiday spirit together, all while costing you less.

Toddlers and Tom Ford

It seems like everyone just can't get enough of today's most famous babies: Blue Ivy Carter and North West. Both parented by some of the wealthiest people in America, they are unknowingly being dressed in top notch designers. Today, we're taking a peek into the world of expensive children's wear.

Milly Minis Crystal Embellished Organza Dress, $1,250

Neiman Marcus

Lanvin Ruffled Faux Fur Vest, $1,975

Neiman Marcus

Gucci Python Biker Jacket, $3,850

Gucci

Burberry Shearling Trench Coat, $3,995

Neiman Marcus

Christian Dior Embellished Silk Organza Dress, $4,317

Harrods

Tom Ford Biker Jacket, $4,470

Tom Ford

   

North West gets to rock these two super cute dresses from Roberto Cavalli, while Blue Ivy was gifted with custom Ruthie Davis Swarovski encrusted shoes:

                         If only they knew how lucky they are!

Trick or Treat!!

Smell my feet! Halloween 2014 is here and there are some new children's costumes to check out on the market. Two major movies released this year - Frozen and Guardians of the Galaxy - have inspired many little trick-or-treaters to dress like their favorite new characters.

The number of Frozen princesses running around this Halloween will be countless. Girls can choose to be Elsa the snow princess, Anna the hero princess, or Olaf the snowman. This film was a huge hit, and every costume store will have these options. 

 I have to be honest, I didn't see Guardians of the Galaxy, but I'm sure many little boys did. If there's one thing boys love to dress up as, it's monsters. These characters are just unique enough for them to change their identity into that of the inhuman.

All photos from costumeexpress.com

And for all those Duck Dynasty fans out there, Halloween hasn't forgotten about you. Also new this year are Uncle Si and Willie costumes for you and your babies. Who wouldn't wanna see their one year old in a full grown grey beard?

Happy Halloween!!

Borrowed from the (Big) Boys

Who else has been seeing bucket hats appearing more and more? Worn most popularly by rappers such as Schoolboy Q, Earl Sweatshirt, and Mac Miller, this blast from the past is having a makeover. Brands such as Supreme and Milkcrate are making them in vibrant patterns and colors, and they are super popular among teenage to young adult men.

Top Left: Earl Sweatshirt; Top Middle: Schoolboy Q; Top Right: Chris Brown

Bottom Left: Milkcrate; Bottom Right: Supreme

And now, WGSN has picked up on this trend sticking with children as well. Reports for S/S 15 show the bucket hat not for boys, but for girls! Granted, it has almost always been used as a sun hat for babies at the beach, but now it's making its way into the world of style instead.

Left: I Pinco Pallino; Top: Lion of Porches; Bottom: CIFF Kids; Right: Bubble London

Editorial: Americana

This editorial flat is the perfect inspiration for the rustic Americana theme. No one does it better than Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren. Classic looks of soft denim and slouchy leather really tie the theme together. You should be able to hear the horses when you look at this flat. The photoshoot would take place in a wide open range, with hay bales and old, wooden fences. Maybe even a horse or two in the background. 

Look 1

This look gives the perfect touch of Americana to any little girl. The denim dress (Nordstrom, $58) embodies the western, carefree look, while the cable knit stockings (Kohl's, $14) give it a feminine feel. The brown boots (Nordstrom, $49) and infinity scarf (Nordstrom, $14) give essential touches to create that comfy, meet-me-in-the-stable vibe.

Look 2

This boy's look is more affordable than the previous look, but is just as American! You can never go wrong with a classic flannel and worn-look jeans (Old Navy, $18, $20). The leather jacket (Burlington, $40) and cowboy boot (Payless $30) give the edgy, badass cowboy his essential accessories.

Look 3

This look is my favorite. I can just see this little fashionista running around trying to help mom with the horses. The authentic riding pants (Bodenusa.com, $48) and Michael Kors riding boots (shoes.com, $49) make this look the real horse-riding deal, while the Ralph Lauren shirt (Macy's, $45) and fur vest (Old Navy, $23) give it that fashionable twist.

Baby POP!

In fashion, anything is possible. And I mean anything. That's why something as backwards as an adult trend originating from children's wear isn't too shocking. According to WGSN, an upcoming trend in women's and men's wear for S/S15 is the soft pop color palette. Very pale pastels and delicate colors and textures are used to create a wispy, soft look.

Doesn't it seem awfully.....babyish? Not in a bad way! These colors make me think of what newborns are wrapped in: baby blues and pinks. Turns out, the soft pop trend is already seen for S/S15 children's wear.

Doesn't it just seem so fitting? These colors epitomize children's wear, and are usually the only colors seen on most babies (who dresses their baby in head-to-toe black?) 

It's interesting to see how designers and trends get inspiration from everywhere, even if it's from simply looking down into your baby's crib!