Kids Archives - Red Soled Momma

MOMMA PLEASE… kids back to school cool (clothes)

Getting ready for the first day of school with a whole new wardrobe!!

Well, summer is on it’s way out and it’s time for the kids to go back to school – which also means it’s time to do some shopping. I remember as a kid planning all my new outfits for my return to class. Well, my Max may not really care, but I am loving doing a bit of back to school shopping for his adorable new looks for the fall. Kids are not easy on their clothes, so it’s just as well they grow out of them so quickly, although not always the best for our pocket books… Fortunately there is a great range in prices tags for back to school worthy kids clothes! Getting them dressed and ready in the morning is undoubtably a chore, so get them excited with some amazing new outfits (and you can be excited that you get your life back). Check out my favorite back to school looks for our little ones and take plenty of pictures because time sure flies…

Little Marc Jacobs sweater dress $155

Stella McCartney tee with movable appliques $95

Peek dress $49

Gap top $19.96

Chloe dress $200

Stella McCartney skirt $82

Ralph Lauren dress $31.24

Old Navy romper $19.94

Little Marc Jacobs jacket $168

Eleven Paris sweatshirt $70

Peek joggers $39.50

Gap t-shirt $11.86

Stella McCartney sweatshirt $115

Peek tee $34

Zara sweatshirt $19.90

Old Navy pants $13

MOMMA PLEASE??? dressy kids clothes

Flash back to max’s first photo shoot – we decided to dress him preppy chic – nothing quite like getting our little ones dressed up – easier, of course, the younger they are!

Every now and then it happens, you need dressy kids clothes for a wedding/event where your little ones are actually invited. Time to shift the baby sitter money into a super cute outfit for your little one that is occasion appropriate that they hopefully won’t hate (we all know toddlers love to hate not the looks we love). Adorable dressy kids clothes can be quite frustrating because they may only ever where the look once before they grow out of it and get invited to another event so it’s nice when you can get things that aren’t too expensive or perhaps things that might be a little roomy now that they might be able to wear next year. Regardless, it’s important to take lots of pictures because this might be the only time you get to see them in their dressy kids clothes until christmas! Girls get the run of pretty princess dresses ( that aren’t actually Elsa costumes) which they will surely love but my secret to dressing my little guy is to find him mini versions of what his dad might be wearing… Turns out he can tell when I really want him to wear something (and so wants to fight me on it) but if he sees dad wearing it… Check out some of my favorite dressy kids clothes for all those summer occasions (where they’ve actually gotten an invite) and prepare for cuteness overload.

First for our littlest ones:

Healable dress $106

Pippa & Julie dress and bloomers $40

Margherita dress $32.40

Old Navy dress $16.94

Isabella Garreton dress and bloomers $77

Gap dress $49.95

Popatut dress $36

Little Me dress $16.80

Miniclassix set $52

Little Me set $35.70

Nordstrom Baby pants and vest set $28.80

Baby Bow tie $22

Andy & Evan tuxedo romper $68

Andy & Evan bodysuit $32.20

Sara Kety footie $28

Old Navy bodysuit $8.99

And for our slightly bigger little ones:

Oscar de la Renta dress $276.50

Healable dress $78

Gap dress $39.95

Old Navy dress $19.94

Ralph Lauren dress $129.50

ABS dress $80

Pippa & Julie dress $58

Ruby & Bloom dress $28

Appaman seersucker 2pc suit $92.98

Nordstrom linen jacket $65.98

Egg Baby seersucker short $32.20

Gap shirt $24.95

Nordstrom blazer $165

Ralph Lauren tuxedo shirt $75

H&M bazer $35.95

Nordstrom tie $22.50

MOMMA PLEASE??? adorable kids swimwear

Yes! Adorable swimwear season – little suit for the little ones in our lives!

So we’ve talked about what bathing suits we’re going to brace this summer but it’s the kids swimwear that really makes me happy because it’s so darn cute and doesn’t make me want to put down my jelly doughnut. Little mini swim trunks and bikinis – who can resist? So first thing on my list is to schedule some swim lessons for my little guy, and next the search for adorable kids swimwear because ’tis the season. Whether they’ll be hitting the beach, the pool or just the park it’s time to slather them up with sunblock and bathing suit so small they would barely fir over my ankles. Check out some of my favorite kids swimwear for summertime and let them get there cute on.

First for our littlest ones:

Florence Eiseman swimsuit $70

Kate Mack swimsuit $50

Tucker + Tate swimsuit and sun hat $26

Gap swimsuit $19.95

Little Marc Jacobs swimsuit $82

Ralph Lauren tankini $45

Kate Mack bikini $36

Target bikini $12

Vilbrequin swim trunks $120

Ralph Lauren swimtrunks $49.50

Little Me trunks $25

Gap swim trunks $19.95

Little Marc Jacobs swim trunks $64

Hatley swimsuit $44

Mini Boden trunks $24

Old Navy swim trunks $12

And adorable swimwear for our slightly bigger little ones:

Mara Hoffman swimsuit $99

Zara Terez swimsuit $58

Pop Up Shop one piece $46

Mini Boden swimsuit $24

PilyQ swimsuit $80.50

Seafolly bikini $55

Tucker + Tate swimsuit $32

Old Navy swimsuit $14

Stella McCartney Kids 3D swim trunks and glasses $115

Ralph Lauren swimshorts $44

Mini Boden board shorts $32

Gap trunks $24.95

Vilebrequin shorts $120

Appaman trunks $42

Tucker + Tate trunks $29.50

Old Navy shorts $12

MOMMA PLEASE??? adorable kids sandals for summer!

What a difference a year makes… to the left my little prince’s toots a year ago and on the right today… They grow up so fast and so constantly in need of new shoes…

Tis the season for adorable kids sandals – I mean, everything is so much better when it’s mini size! Those little tiny feet… hard to imagine that anything could make them any cuter but then along comes summertime footwear. With trips to the beach, parks and pools on the agenda it’s time to free your little ones feet and indulge in some kids sandals. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I am a shoe addict and not just for myself – my little guy has a healthy supply and the hot weather is just another excuse to shop for him. Check out some of my favorite kids sandals for summer and get ready for a cuteness overload situation when your little ones free their feet!

First for our little ladies:

Sophia Webster sandals $230

J Crew sandals $65

Jumping Jacks sandals $34.95

Gap sandals $24.95

Mini Melissa shoes $55

Zara sandals $39.90

Igor jellies $23.95

Old Navy sandals $16.50

And for our mini men:

Native glow in the dark shoes $37

Adidas sandals $29.95

Gap sandals $19.95

Old Navy flip flops $3.50

Zara sandals $45.90

Nike sandals $30

Havaianas flipflops $21

Circo flipflops $8

MOMMA PLEASE… kids summer clothes

Gotta love kids summer clothes – obsessed with dressing the little ones like mini adults…

Now that it’s hot out and we need to worry more about bringing sunblock with rather than a jacket – its time to focus on outfits!

Honestly, kids summer clothes are by far my favorite – they adorable mini me style makes me long for a little girl, but don’t worry about me I’m having plenty of fun dressing up my little guy! From little summer dresses to shorts and tees the cuteness overload in in full effect. I just love seeing my little Max running around in his shorts and tanks like it makes sense – because it does and his little summer clothes wardrobe makes me insanely happy. They’ve got to stay cool and look cool in the heat, and even though most everything gets covered in mud, grass stains and popsicles – it’s totally worth it. Check out some of my favorite kids summer clothes because they are SO much cuter than ours…

First for our littles ones:

Mademoiselle dress $120

Ralph Lauren shortall $69.50

Gap dress $29.95

Old Navy top and bloomers $19.94

Chloe bubble bodysuit $180

Healable dress $78

Mini Boden top and shorts $44

Peek bloomers $18

Andy & Evan seersucker suit $148

Munster Kids romper $48

Electric Kidz tank $29

Old Navy shorts $13

Stella McCartney Kids tee $66

Mini Boden rompers (set of 2) $38

Peek shorts $34

Gap bodysuit $19.95

And adorable kids summer clothes for our slightly bigger little ones:

Bon point dress $230

Chloe top $89

Gap dress $29.95

Old Navy skirt $19.94

J Crew dress $65

Ella Moss romper $44

Tea Collection top $35

Lily Pulitzer for Target dress $20

Marcel et Leon shorts $56

Munster Kids tee $44

Hurley shorts $38

Gap t-shirt $16.95

Ralph Lauren jacket $165

Ralph Lauren shirt $38.25

Andy & Evan seersucker shorts $38

Old Navy t-shirt $8.94

MOMMA LOVES… adorable kids shoes

Rockin’ in his new school shoes – out with the old (sniff sniff sad face) and in with a whole new crop of adorable!

I have a true addiction to kids shoes – I mean, I love shoes anyway, but when they come all miniature and adorable, I cannot stop myself. I don’t know if this is a good thing or a bad thing since my little man keeps growing out of his shoes at an alarming rate – this is hard because I am left with shoes he’s never even worn, BUT I have an excuse to keep on buying more shoes. These insanely cute kids shoes include everything from rain boots to doc martins and sneakers to sandals, and while he might get more enjoyment trying on my shoes (or my husbands) and waddling around the house, I get enormous pleasure in getting hims the latest and greatest mini me shoes (okay, not mini ME as much as just mini – no heels for him). These little ones need shoes, so may as well find the most adorable ones, right? So check out my favorite kids shoes – Max has just grown out of size 8 so I’m on the hunt and springtime is coming!

Adorable shoes for our mini me’s:

Dr. Martens boots $84.95

Melissa Shoes $55

Toms shoes $37.95

Gap sandals $24.95

Sophia Webster shoes $105

Bloch shoes $79.95

Minnetonka boots $49.95

Old Navy sandals $16.94

Super cute shoes for our super cute little guys:

Dr. Martens boots $74.95

Nike shoes $48

Van slip ons $31.95

Old Navy shoes $13.99

Armani Jr shoes $225

Supra sneakers $54.95

Western Chief light up rain boots $29.95

Old Navy shoes $12.94

MOMMA LOVES… new cute kids clothes

Little Max in super cute Nununu pants and Old Navy tee before his hair cut.

And after haircut – ready for spring!

Our little ones grow up so fast so there’s a constant need for new cute kids clothes. I like to make new purchases at the beginning of each new season so they have time to grow into things and where them for as long as possible. So, this post is for everyone looking for some insanely cute kids clothes to transition their little ones from now to spring/summer. The weather will be warm soon enough so time to start considering what they’re going to be wearing to the park when the sun starts to peek out. Check out some of my favorite cute kids clothes to get your kids in style for spring!

First for our littlest ones:

Bon point dress $150

Amber Hagen coverall $115

Luli & Me dress $64

Miniclasix romper $46

Gap dress $29.95

Gap sweatshirt $19.95

Old Navy romper $16.94

Old Navy onesie $8.94

Maemoiselle Charlotte dress $120

J Crew cashmere sweater $145

Masalababy dress and bloomers $52

Stella McCartney Kids tee $65

Mini Boden dress and bloomers $40

Mini Boden overalls $40

Old Navy shorts $12.94

Zara pants $15.90

And some super cute kids clothes for our slightly bigger ones:

Stella McCartney dress $118

Stella McCartney Kids top $118

Kate Spade romper $84

Eleven Paris tee $46

Mini Boden skirt $48

Mini Boden pants $32

Gap dress $19.95

Zara tee $15.90

Milly Minis dress $195

Ralph Lauren seersucker jacket $195

Mini Boden dress $64

Marcel et Leon sweater $66

Flowers by Zoe top $38

Gap jeans $29.95

Old Navy top $17.94

Old Navy sweatshirt $12.94

MOMMA KNOWS… star prints are haute!

This is my little star… I love wearing a good start print and so does he!

So, last week I talked about hearts but this week I need to address the fabulosity that are star prints. There’s definitely been a bit of galactic inspiration both in women’s fashion and, of course kidswear lately. As I sit here my little Max is singling twinkle twinkle little star, holding a wand and dressed in head to toe stars down to his wellie boots and I want to join the star print party. There’s a beautiful whimsy to stars and they walks the line of being both cool and sweet. The great pattern in the sky always serves as inspiration both in life and art so it’s no surprise that star prints should emerge as a favorite among that fashion set. The Saint Laurent collections have been full of star prints in recent season so I’m thinking it might be time to incorporate it into my wardrobe too. So as my little one points up in to the sky shouting “Star! Star!” I feel the urge to find some printed pieces myself. Bags, shoes, clothes – these star prints are always fabulous and it’s time to add some twinkle to my look.

Stella McCarney bag $1545

Chinti and Parker sweater $465

Kate spade pumps $350

Torn by Ronny Kobo skirt $165.60

Gorjana necklace $80

Marc Jacobs sweatshirt $1100

Alice + Olivia booties $395

Diane von Furstenberg dress $276

Current Elliott jeans $218

Monrow sweatshirt $87.60

Saint Laurent dress $1690

Saint Laurent skirt $990

Givenchy cuff $530

Equipment blouse $250

Central Park West sweater $129

Zoe Karssen sweatpants $102

Saint Laurent boots $1495

Eva Franco dress $350

Jennifer Meyer Jewelry earrings $275

Alythea cardigan $54.60

Some fun star prints for our little ones:

Aqua cashmere sweater $99

Mini Boden sweatshirt $60

J Crew cardigan $54.99

Nununu pants $50.15

Mini Boden dress $44

Hatley raincoat $51.95

Converse sneakers $44.95

Hatley rain boots $38.95

Mini Boden skirt $32

Mini Boden pants $32

And of course, star prints for our littlest ones:

Gucci dress $281

Nununu hoodie $65.45

Ocra shoes $69

Mini Boden surf suit $42

Peek pants $32

Nununu onesie $40

J Crew cashmere sweater $145

Molo pants $38.95

Gap sweater dress $28.99

Gap cardigan $25.99

Zara scarf $12.90

Zara tee $17.90

MOMMA LOVES… love motifs (just in time for V-day)

Spread joy with the love motif!

So yesterday I talked about my birthday and jewelry, well, with Valentines Day moment away I wanted to focus on love motifs in fashion that withstand trends and time. Everything from the iconic Cartier love bracelet to the word love and all the hearts that emphatically infiltrate our wardrobes (as well as our little ones). Reminiscent for the free love 60′s moment the love motifs reign supreme, and why not – perhaps all we need is more love in this world. Yes, camo and skull prints will alway be popular prints,but make no mistake, love is the yin to their yang and it’s nice to put as much as possible into the world – so I happily wear it on my sleeve! Check out some of my favorite love motifs and spread the love this valentines season (and all year round really).

First for us:

Valentino gown $16,900 (because it has to be mentioned)

Kacey K diamond necklace $795

Chinti and Parker cashmere sweater $595

J Crew pumps $260

Asos cardigan with heart patch elbows $47.38

Repossi ring $750

Kate Spade pumps $350

Kate Spade shirt $278

Only Hearts pajamas $141

Asos clutch $28.43

Monique L’huilier skirt $1195

Kate Spade dress $398

Diane von Furstenberg scarf $198

Wildfox tee $66

Christian Louboutin pumps $795

Alice + Olivia dress $550

French Connection top $118

Tai cuff $99

Topshop shorts $60

Some little love motifs for our little ones:

Rachel Riley dress $199

Flowers by Zoe sweater $58

Lily Bleu dress $44

Old Navy leggings $19

Kate Spade dress $84

Peek valentines dress $48

Gap sneakers $29.95

Cisco dress $12

And love motifs for our littlest ones:

Stella McCartney Kids dress $140

Lily Bleu top $34

Peek leggings $28

Carter’s set $12

J Crew cashmere cardigan $145

Marco Lizzie dress and bloomers $72

Toms shoes $31.95

Gap sweater $29.95

Old Navy sleeper $14.94

MOMMA KNOWS… fun beauty trends (you can enjoy with your little one)

Having a boy does mean less fun with hair and makeup play – so he gets to enjoy his bath time shaving kit!

Remember being a little girl, playing dress up and raiding your mom’s makeup – well there are so many amazing fun beauty trends that you can experiment with and your mini me will LOVE. I have a little guy but he still loves to raid my products (monkey see monkey do after all) but it’s the little Elsa’s out there that can really get stuck into some of these amazing products. These fun beauty trends may involve an experiment with (non permanent) hair color or exploring makeup colors (and glitter) you might have never considered and, actually, nails today seem to be anything goes!! Check out some of the great fun beauty trends that you can properly enjoy with your little ones and create those forever memories!