Perfect Summer Picnic

There are 12 more days until Stephen gets home. Don't worry I'm not counting down hours and minutes... yet. But I am planning {many, many} dates for his return. One that I am super excited about is a picnic. I just bought our family a membership to the Norfolk Botanical Gardens, and while the baby girl and I are making super use of the children's splash pad during the day, I cannot wait to have a super romantic evening there with the hubs. I have it all planned out, down to my outfit. Though I had to get creative with the menu because S doesnt eat sandwiches. 

summer date by tinymrsh featuring kate spade bags

What do y'all pack for picnics?

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Twice as Posh

Hey fashionable mamas!This is for you.BK is always dressed to the nines {she is my greatest assessory after all}, she definitely has a much better wardrobe than myself. I dress her like the little diva that she is, everything in her closet is something that I would wear myself. I dress her to be cohesive with mine and Stephen's style. Dressing little ones to be little divas or studs can get really expensive. So what if there was a place you could go to find fashionable baby or kids clothing in one place? At lower prices?So Kaitlyn & I teamed up to create something super fantastic.
And, Twice As Posh was born.I wanted to create a marketplace of posh, chic baby and children's clothing.(I may have created this idea out of purely selfish desires...)Twice As Posh is a place for you to buy and sell fashionable kids clothing.The cool thing is, is that it will be run completely through a central instagram account.Anyone can buy from Twice As Posh!If you want to sell items, all you have to do is email me to get approved. Once approved, you will have the password to the Instagram account.The only requirements to buy or sell is that you must have your own personal instagram account and be able to use Paypal.When you want to sell something, you just snap a picture, include your personal instagram handle (so we know who is selling), and you're all set!Other mamas can comment when they want to buy something and then you deal with them directly. There is no catch, no fees and no middle man.I really just created this because I wanted there to be something out there like this - and now there is!So go follow @twiceasposh on Instagram and spread the word!If you are interested in being considered as a seller, please email me!

 

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Polka Dots

I'm joining the Super fabulous Kelly, Lindsay, and Megan for

This week's focus is polka dot skinny jeans. I have been searching high and low for a pair for myself, but damn if my child doesn't wear them way better than I could hope to. Hers are from Baby Gap and are just about the cutest thing you've ever seen. I can't wait for her to pair them with some cute little tanks once it warms up.

Dressed to the Nines

As I mentioned yesterday we're going to be in D.C. for Easter. Since we're going to a bigger mass and a fancy brunch I decided to buy the family new Easter clothes. We're going with a pretty neutral pallet of creams, khakis, and adding in a little mint for some color. I'm super excited about the skirt that I'm wearing from Adornme Girl, but I havent quite decided which shirt I'm wearing. Maybe just the chambray like my girl Meghan has worn over at District Sparkle. Or maybe just the sweater since it is supposed to be relatively warm. I honestly dont know what I will end up wearing. I guess that is the beauty of options. I'll be sure to post pictures of us looking all fancy when we get back!

easter by tinymrsh featuring a braided shirt

Fashion That Lasts

Now that Brooklyn is one her clothes will last her a little longer since she wont be growing as rapidly. The first year of her life I was changing out her closet every three months {I wish I got a new wardrobe every three months}, and as a result we have a LOT of stored baby girl clothes. Most we will keep in case *future* baby #2 is a girl as well, some I will sell, there are a few special outfits that are reserved for Brooklyn's hope chest, and then there are all of her "firsts" outfits. You know "baby's first Christmas, baby's first Thanksgiving, etc". Those outfits I have a special plan for. I've saved all of the most precious ones, because if I'm being honest baby girl had wayyy more holiday outfits than this.

And I am going to have a seamstress put them together into a beautiful quilt. It'll be one of my most prized possessions, and I know that every time I wrap up in it I will think back on when BK was wearing each outfit for the first time. 

Here's an inspiration quilt that I found online. Though it's for an older child, but I LOVE it so I'm sure I'll have a few of these made. 

Birthday Beauty

I'm guest hosting Trendy Tots today and I am so excited!

• Trendy Tot Tuesday is a chance to talk about kid's style, and pretty much anything goes. Pictures of your cutie, talking about their style (that you buy and dress them in, ahem!), a Polyvore board, linking to the new kid's line at the Gap - anything! All ages welcome, from you sweet pregnant mamas stocking up a closet to the teenagers that probably pick all their own stuff out now ;)

• This is a hop-style link up - please follow your hosts (Kelly, Lindsay and Megan), and this week's guest host (me) - we are in spots 1-4. Also, jump around to meet other bloggers! We hope everyone gains some new followers from this link up and finds some fabulous new blogs!

• Please link back to (at least!) one of us, and feel free to steal our badge if you'd like. If you're a tweeter or instagram-er, use #trendytot

• Interested in guest hosting? Please email Megan to get added to the list!

This week my theme is birthday fashion! My whole life my family has always celebrated a birthday week, and this is a tradition that we're very excited to carry on with BK. In honor of the first birthday extravaganza that is to ensue it's only appropriate that the girl have multiple birthday frocks.

Thursday is her actual birthday. We plan on going to either the children's museum or the aquarium during the day, and then we'll go to a special dinner once daddy gets home. And you can't forget the special cupcake and some presents. She'll be wearing a super cute birthday tutu and cupcake onesie.

On Friday we have her one year check up and her Mimi and Gigi come into town! I picked up a cute little tshirt for her a Baby Gap and then she can rock her skinny jeans and pink chucks.

Saturday is the big Birthday bash! I'm not going to lie, she has two dresses. The first one is from Gap and I picked it up like three months ago. It perfectly matches her theme with the pink and gold.

 

Then I found another dress while shopping in Nordstrom two weeks ago. It's just so darling that I had to get it. I mean the pleats and the flowers at the collar? I die. Which dress do you like?

Sunday we're going to finish out the birthday week with brunch just the three of us. Her Gigi bought her this dress from Smocked Auctions literally six months ago and I have been saving it for her birthday! I know she is going to be so precious in it.

Do you celebrate a birthday week in your family?

 

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Tiny Sailors

Today my real life & blog life best friend is here to post for me. She is hands down the best dressed person I know, she also has the most class. I just love her. She's here to talk baby fashion too, so super plus. Y'all be sure to go by and say hello.

My name is Kay from over at PreppyHouseWife, I am so excited to be guest blogging for my good friend Brandi! I have a serious obsession with nautical clothing and accessories, so I thought what better topic to discuss than nautical baby wear. I never met a little sailor I didn't like.

From this rash guard and swim trunks for the beach, to a dressy sai lor suit, to this casual one piece for hanging with mom. The nautical baby boy is ready to go with some of the cutest options out there!

The cutest bikini on earth (which I could see on the fabulous little BK), a sailor dress to die for, the perfect bib, and a great one piece for spring. With the nautical baby outfits and accessories out there, babies everywhere will be styling this summer! Thanks for having me, hope to see you soon on PreppyHouseWife! xo Kay

Shoes Are A Girl's Best Friend

I just love Trendy Tot Tuesday and Kelly, Megan, and Lindsay for hosting it.

Now that Bk is on the verge of walking I am in serious need of investing in some shoes for the girl. I wont lie, up until recently she mostly just wears socks.
A) She usually has her shoes off in less than two seconds
B) She didnt really need them
C) It wasnt really worth the fight with her every day
But now she truly needs them.

We have two pairs that she wears right now, but usually it's just her chucks.

 

Right now I have my eye on these for summer.

one / two / three / four

 

How do you keep shoes on your babies feet? Any secret tricks?

 

fashion

I wrote this guest post for the fabulous Sarah over at Hott Mess Mommie but I wanted to share it today since I did a Bk fashion post yesterday. Plus I get to do a little shopping with some of our leftover tax money. Woo Hoo

 

Now dont get it twisted, I am by no means a fashionista. It's probably safe to say that my wardrobe could use a little sprucing up. I think that might be part of being a new mom though. Part of my new years resolution(s) was to focus on my style a bit more, so every day my goal has been simply this... to get dressed. Are you shocked? Everyone gets dressed every day right? Well not all moms do, especially stay at home moms. I do shower every day, so dont think I'm going to be showing up on People of Walmart any time soon, I just sometimes stay in yoga pants for days at a time. In order to stay on top of this resolution I bring to you my three biggest fashion tips.

 

1. Be comfortable.

-Comfort is key. Especially if youre chasing after a mini human all day. You dont want to be constantly adjusting your top or so focused on your outfit that you cant function in your day to day.

2. Dont be afraid to evolve

-Though fashion trends tend to come full circle dont be the crazy lady that's still rocking her 80's b-bangs. Colored denim and studs are totally in right now, and though they may be a little intimidating at first you can pick up a few small staple pieces and start small.

3. Be true to you

-Branching out is great, but make sure that you arent taking on a trend that you have no business embracing. For me it's pattern mixing. You girls look great in your stripes and florals, but I just cant do it. I wouldnt do it right, I'd end up looking like something a five year old colored. And hey that's alright because I just bought my first chambray shirt and I actually rock it.



mommy fashion by tinymrsh featuring converse

And here is an example of my attempt at being a mommy fashionista. So what do you think?

What are your fashion tips? What trends are you loving/hating right now?
 

Trendy Tot

Today I'm linking up for the brand new Trendy Tot Tuesday! I'm super excited about this link up. My girl has some serious style, I mean she puts my wardrobe to shame. She even wears rocks trends that I am too afraid to try myself. Like the fur vest. Well really I guess this is sherpa? Maybe. I could be totally wrong. Either way she looks fierce.

These totally arent the best pictures, but it was the end of the day and she wasnt feeling the camera. Her whole outfit is from the Gap, well minus her Chucks.

Valentine's Day Fashion

Today I thought I'd share a little of my Valentine's Day Fashion with yall. I brought you two outfits, one for a date night out and for a date night in.

 

valentines day out by tinymrsh featuring forever 21

This is almost my exact outfit that I'll be wearing this weekend when the mister and I escape just the two of us. Last year I wore I a red dress, so this year I thought I would take things a bit edgier. You know I'm all about trying to keep that "spice" up.

valentines2 by tinymrsh featuring a lc lauren conrad

This is what I'll be wearing tomorrow night when we celebrate at home as a family. I didnt want to get too casual and greet the hubs in yoga pants {like I usually do}, but I'll still be comfortable in my skinny jeans and a flowy top. The baby has a special Valentine's Day dress too.

What are you wearing for Valentine's Day? Are you celebrating by going out or staying in?

Shop My Closet

With BK's birthday coming up I am in full on purge mode. Time to clean our closets and get rid of the excess. Before I make a trip to Goodwill I thought I'd post a few things that y'all might want. Here are just a few of the things I'm selling. I'll be adding more throughout the day.

Find me on Instagram Instagram.com/shopbkcloset

Any mamas, or mamas to be, out there interested in baby goodies?

How to scar your children for life

We live in the time of the voyeur. I mean how else would you describe all of the sharing that is done via the interwebs? At times I worry if I share a little too much, especially when it comes to BK. Will she grow up and hate me for the plethora of posts about her? Possibly, but such is the way of the world. I actually believe it is mandatory of all parents. Somewhere it is written that a little embarrassment is good for the soul. Or something like that.

So today I bring you the best ways to embarass your child.

1) Wear matching outfits

Now if that face doesnt scream enthusiasm I dont know what does.

2) Take and post bath time pictures

Posting is key! Just be sure to keep the goods hidden. I dont know a single soul that doesnt love bath time pictures.

3) Home videos

Because we need to have tangible proof that they did in fact love us at one point.

 

There you have it, my top three tips. Your children will thank me later. And if they dont, well it's not as bad as the time my mom answered the door to the pizza man with her boob hanging out. But that's a story for a different day.

 

Did I forget anything? How did your parents embarass you?