MINI STYLE

Like most Mommas, I love shopping! Now having a little mini to dress has made my heart so happy! My style for Madelyn is of course a reflection of my own, I mean most of the time I wish her wardrobe came in my size. 

There are a few tips I keep in mind when shopping for M: 

-Would I wear it? She is my child so I want to dress her like me.

-How long will she wear this? Since I started shopping for M, my mom has always told me that she will grow fast so not to spend too much on her clothes as she may not get that much use out of it. M is on the smaller end but I do want her clothes to somewhat grow with her. So I shop in both the baby girl and toddler girl section. For example: a toddler shirt can now be a dress for M and as she gets older can actually be used as a shirt.
-Is it on sale? I rarely ever pay full price, I always want to feel like I'm getting a deal and I will wait for one. If I see something I love I will keep my eye on it and if it's meant for M then it will find a way home with us.

-Do I love it? Just like when I shop for myself, I try not to buy pieces unless I love it so I do that with M. 
-How will she wear this? I tend to buy pieces and not outfits when out shopping so I try to always stop and think what does she have at home that will make an outfit. 

Over the last two weeks, there have been some killer sales around and I have picked quite a few pieces for M. After bring all the goodies home I couldn't wait to play in her closet and see what would come together. So I wanted to share a few outfits I just can't wait for her to wear.

(I apologize in advance for the photo quality, my camera setting was a little off and needs to be fixed)

Cotton Knotted Headband / Empire Top / Bloomers (from an existing dress)

Denim Jacket / Flower Print Romper (Baby Gap, got it in store but no longer online) / Gold Braided Sandals (Old Navy, gifted from a friend)

 Empire Top (Baby Gap, got it in store but no longer online) / Legging Jean (Baby Gap last year, similar here) / Rose Mary Jane (Old Navy last season)

Headband (Made by Me) / Stripe Sundress / Gold Mary Jane Jelly 

IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS | ME + HIM

This man...he is my best friend, my husband and my baby's daddy. This Friday is our "dating anniversary" and we will be together nine years. The past year has been nothing short of amazing, we were expecting our beautiful baby girl and we became parents. Our everyday life with just the two of us became three (if we're not including the pups.) Our Friday date nights when we would go out to dinner and a late night movie has changed to making dinner at home and cuddling on the couch after we put sweet M to sleep. We wouldn't have it any other way and we can't even really remember life without our little one. Watching him become a Dad and seeing him everyday with Madelyn makes my heart so full. I fall more in love with him everyday and I am beyond thankful he is my forever.

I am in love with having a reason to reflect each week on lovely little things that make my world. I thank Jess from Sadie Sky Boutique and Ashley from Words About Waverly for their lovely little things link up.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

With all the free time I had the last few days, I was able to get a little crafty and make a little Valentine's inspired photo session with my sweet little model.

Celebrating holiday have seriously stepped up to another level since having Madelyn, I've just found another love for them. So of course we had to get Maddie a few things that we know she'll love.

We're Going on a Bear Hunt - this is a classic favorite and I know we'll have so much reading this one with M.

Happy Munchies Veggie & Fruit Crisps - I absolutely love this Happy Family brand and M has loved eating all of them.

Striped Flutter Sleeve Top - I just love the detail around the neck and the flutter sleeve is too cute.

Mary Jane Jelly Sandals - When I saw these online I just knew I had to get them. I always remember growing up loving my jellies so I felt like it was a must have for my little mini. Do they make these in my size?!

Wishing you all a day filled with love with the ones you love! xo