Spring Chick...

The forecast is calling for warm sunshine all week long, making it a great time to break out one of my favorite sundresses. I love sundresses and bare feet so much that my mommy has started calling me her little spring chicken. Whatever that means? I'll just assume the best for now. Such as, with Easter swiftly approaching, I'll assume a shopping spree full of brand new dresses and sandals is coming my way.

The tiered ruffled layers of this dress look sweet yet chic with the mint green, teal and fuscia print. I'm feeling more like a pretty peacock than a clunky chicken. I positively love the fuscia stitching detail along the seams. Carrying the fuscia throughout the ensemble, gives this a pulled-together look with the mary janes and knit cardi. My pink flower headband keeps me looking like a soft baby chick. Easy and simple yet completely adorable.

As I say, chic is better than chick. Bye Bye Birdie, CC

Palm Beach....

When the warm weather hits, all I can think of is looking beach ready. Today I'm going with one of my classic looks called "Palm Beach meets Midwest". I adore the classic Navy and crisp white look in a tailored outfit. It states that I'm sophisticated and polished at the ripe old age of one. Who isn't? With a stylish look like this, I will be ready for lunch on the dock, cruising on the boat, and even shopping at the waterfront boutiques. Or in my case today, the local park. Sigh. I believe I missed my boat.

My white poplin capris timmed in the navy bows, are as classic as they are comfortable. (Don't worry moms out there; my mommy dunks all my clothes in Oxi-Clean before washing, so the stains come right out.) Coupled with my sleeveless A-line navy and white floral top says I'm a baby with a polished look. For accessories, I went with my timeless white bucket hat with the Navy ribbons and white ballet flats. Layer a pretty navy cardigan in case its chilly, and you'll stay in keeping with the classic Palm Beach look. Don't forget the best accessory ever, your family English Bulldog all in white!

Yachting anyone? Sea you starboard, CC

Easy Sunday....

Today I'm feeling Lionel Richie easy.  Easy like Sunday morning. Like most people, my Sundays are relaxing, fun and easy, especially when the sun is shining down. So choosing a chic yet casual ensemble will suit any activity that comes my way, whether it's the swings or the slide.

What could be more American casual than a white t-shirt and jeans? Starting with my coolest white henley, complete with an eyelet neckline and rolled button sleeves, gives this baby a definite hip look for the playgound. On the bottom I'm wearing my chambray capris with pink buttons- light and cool for warmer days. Overlay a fuscia pink knit sleeveless cardi for a pop of color, and I'll stay warm even if those lake winds start blowing. Accessories are a must, so white flats and layering a white and chambray headband give me the absolute adorable look I'm going for. With an outfit like this, I have no doubts I'll be the hippest toddler in the sandbox.

Lionel Richie said it right, "I wanna be free, just me babe."  Have an easy breezy day, CC

Luck O' The Irish...

Happy St. Patty's Day! Little lady leprechaun here wishing each one of you find your own pot of gold. I know I found mine, and it's in the form of this adorably festive ensemble. You'll find that I like to dress for the occassion but in an understated kind of way. You will not find me in an over-the-top green outfit complete with shamrock stockings and clover antennaes on my head. Keeping my fashion sense is a must - even for a one year old.

Who knew hot pink and emerald green would look so good together? My cap-sleeve, A-line emerald top is a must-wear solution to this warm spring day. The ruched neckline and cute little buttons add just a touch of detail. I wanted something bright and slimming for my legs, so I chose my hot pink skinny jeans. With its tiny little back pockets and brown stitching along the seams, make these pants anything but ordinary. Jeweled thong sandals keep these toes in the breeze. And my final accessories are my cute shamrock barrette bows in hot pink and green and black Ray-Ban style glasses. Since my hair hasn't quite come into it's own yet, I'm just adding them to my headbands for now.

Have a shamrock kind of day. Lucky lil' CC

Spring Forward...

I know everyone is in agreement with me when I say, I love longer sunnier warmer days. Who is the brilliant mind to come up with "Spring Forward"? I suddenly have the urge to dig out all my spring fashion and have multiple wardrobe changes in one day. I figure if I just stain up my outfit, then my mom is forced to change it (wink, wink). And you thought us babies spilled our drinks on accident. Skirts and shorts and flowy tops make my heart skip a beat. I know one day, I will get my dream of living near the beach so I can live in spring and summer fashion year round.

Cute and flirty is the name of the game today. I'm springing forward in my best sky blue mini-skirt. Pair it with a white flowy top, complete with embroidered flowers, multi-colored threading along the neckline, and frilly cap sleeves, states I'm fun and flirty. My fuschia pink knee-high socks are a bold statement saying, I'm not afraid of bright colors. Pink cardi, mary janes and white headband are the perfect compliments to this ensemble. Props to my big bro for going with a cool rugged look of camel cargos, striped polo and military style jacket.

Now if I can just catch that little boy's eye on the swing next to me....

Oops spilled again. On to my next wardrobe change. Ah, the life of a fashion maven. CC

Nothing But Blue Skies...

Blue skies, smiling at me, nothing but blue skies, do I see. I am showing off my love for spring with colors that are reminiscent of clear blue summer skies and Caribbean blue water. So long winter blahs. Need I say more?

Starting with my sky blue sleeveless dress, with a slight ruffle bottom. Layered over a pair of navy and pink polka dot leggings for contrast. A ruffle front midnight cardigan, adds just enough feminine flair. Don't forget a pastel pink flower for my hair, just to remind everyone how girly I am. This is the perfect outfit to make this baby's blue eyes shine.

Bing Crosby said it best .... nothing but blue skies from now on. Toodles my tiny tulip. CC

Lavender and Lace....

It has been quite a dreary past week and I'm positive we received our last bit of snow, so I'm re-emerging on the fashion blog scene with a spring in my step. Is there anything more alive with springtime than a burst of lavender and a touch of lace? I think not.

So here I am in a slim pair of  lavender leggings with a ladylike trim of lace above the ankles. An adorable tunic in a soft gray and white polka dots, is edged with the frilliest lilac tulle on the bottom, and a pretty little tulle flower on the top. Layered with a lilac frilly shrug brings out the purple flowers in my headband. On my feet I'm wearing lavender ballet flat socks and white lacey shoes. I'm all lady and loving it.

Bye Bye winter blues! Hello blue skies. All yours, CC

Tinsel Town...

Time to bust out of my gloomy rut with some sparkle and shine. Just because my name isn't in lights (yet) does not mean my style has to reflect that. Like they always say, dress for the part you want, not the part you have. For me that starts with envisioning my own toddler fashion line... five years from now, amongst the bright lights of the big city designing a line of high fashion for little girls. What? Five years old must be a big girl, especially since my mom looks likes she's twenty. (My mom asked me to plug that in for her.)

So how does a stylish toddler look great for Tinsel Town? By starting with some shimmer. I chose my grey velour skirt that gives off the softest sheen, then matched it with my cream long sleeve top, embellished with a fabric bow and printed in multi-colored polka dots of red, cranberry and silver. Keeping legs warm is still a priority, so I went with an old pair of my infant white leggings that have cute bow detailing and now fit nicely as capris. Red polka dot socks, crocheted ballet flats, and cranberry beret add just enough flare for my city look.

I've got an empire state of mind. Till next time, CC

Grey Day...

If there is one thing you can count on with Midwestern living, it's plenty of gloomy, dreary days. My mood is saying "Oh the weather outside is frightful". When that happens, I turn to a look of soft greys and pinks to sweeten my sour mood. Sunny days are just around the corner.

I'm going with a monochromatic look in hues of grey. I started with my light cotton dress in a pale grey dotted in a charcoal grey print. I covered the top with my knit pewter grey sweater. Keeping legs warm is a must, so I layered a pair of pink footless tights, found at one of my favorite shopping stops, Target. They have cutest little flower prints all over them, to match the pink flower on my sweater. Pink ballet flats and pink headband keep me from feeling too blah from this weather.

Just because the sun isn't shining today, doesn't mean my style won't be. Cheer up buttercup. CC