Spring J.Crew sale for little girls

You guys know I lose my mind for J.Crew's kids line Crewcuts!!  It's the perfect time to snag some major deals on all things spring for the little ladies.  Use code ZMTWKIP for up to 40 % off!  Just in time for Easter! 

1.  Buffalo check blouse 2.  Chambray ruffle dress, 3.  Pink heart shirt, 4.  Chambray knot jumper,

5.  Distressed skinny overalls, 6.  Navy and blush floral dress 7.  Seersucker ruffle dress,

8.  Pink sunglasses, 9.  Blue striped blouse, 10.  Chambray scalloped bell sleeve dress, 

11.  Tie die one piece, 12.  Blush sparkle sandals

Christmas picture outfit inspiration

If you are a "Classic Christmas" fan and love all things green and red for Christmas you may lean towards this timeliness option for your pics.  We did a play on this look last year amongst the trees and it turned out so festive. You could also shoot this look next to your Christmas tree at home.  

Tip: Don't be afraid to introduce sequins and navy blue into your classic feel.  Navy adds some dimension to the traditional red and green and there is nothing more Christmassy than sparkle! 

His: Red Sweater, Plaid Button up shirt, Dress Pants, Dress Shoes

Hers: Drop Earrings, V-neck Sweater, Sequined Skirt, Nude heels

Little lady: Pearl headband, Plaid dress, Glitter flats

Little man: Blazer, White button up, Tan courdory pants, Suede boots

Our 2015 Christmas pictures ore my favorite to date!  We were barefoot and casual.  These pics turned out so dreamy!  I wore a flowy navy blue dress which caught the slight breeze perfectly.  The girls wore soft cream dresses and Peyton topped hers with a faux fur vest.  The added texture and color was unexpected but just right.  I loved our clean pallet that just lent itself perfectly to the coast. 

Tip: Mix and mingle textures in neutral colors for beach shoots.  I always aim for coastal colors when shooting at the beach. Think creams, tan and blues for the perfect soft pallet.  Bright hues tend to detract from the gorgeous coastline.  You want to pop against the waves but organically so. 

His: White button down shirt, Dark denim jeans

Hers: Gold hoop earrings, Blue maxi dress

Little lady: Faux Fur vest, Lace 3/4 sleeve dress

Little man: Chambray button down shirt, Tan corduroy pants

Think crackling fire, snow covered trees and snuggles!  This theme is so fun and totally casual!  Go all out with your plaids, beanies, vests and fur!  All of it works!  

Tip: Classic red and greens are super festive for this sort of theme.  I like to play the outside of the obvious choice and go with neutrals and deep jewel tones.  Layer colors and fabrics to create something interesting and different. 

His: Fur lined denim jacket, Plaid flannel shirt, Khaki pants, Brown leather boots

Hers:Cream fur lined coat, Cream turtleneck sweater, Highwaisted jeans, Tan suede booties

Little Lady: Fur Lined puffer vest, Polka dot blouse, Burgundy skinny jeans, Fur boots

Little Man: Olive green puffer jacket, Cream cowel neck sweater, Jeans, Brown leather boots

Back to School Kids Fashion

The girls go back to school next week and it's all bitter sweet!  We have had a great summer but I can't say I'm ready for a routine again.  We are stocking up on our "Back to School" outfit staples and have our closets almost ready for the new year.  

When planning outfits for back to school, I always aim for a capsule approach.  A "capsule" wardrobe is one that each piece is timeless and can be interchanged with the others to create different looks for each season.  We aim for comfy dresses and tops that can be layered with cool denim jackets or leggings when the weather chills.  I also like to shop for the comfiest of shoes.  I a only buy shoes that last and can be worn with a million different outfit combos.  We typically opt for one pair of "running" shoes, one pair of boots that can double as rain boots, and one pair of fashionable shoes like booties.  

Plaid Frolicking

There is nothing I love more than my two littles!  I have the best little built in buddies and man are they fun!  We have been working our way through our Christmas bucket list.  Our favorite past time is picking out the saddest little Charlie Brown Christmas tree.  We like the most pathetic one.  This year we found our keeper and man is she mini.  We got her home and fluffed her up with a string of tinsel, gold beads and loads of our favorite ornaments.  Peyton is the notorious ornament crusher in our family ( 7 last year) and tried her best to not be a klutz and destroy some on day one.  Poor thing can't help herself!  Thank goodness for our Elf Sugar who I enlist to help keep her little fingers off the tree. We feel like she is happy now with all her holiday fluff!   

On Capri: Beanie, Coat on sale now,  Sweater on sale now, Jeans, Boots

On Peyton:  Dress sold out but similar here, Boots sold out in brown but love these and these