Milkdot Stoh Insulated Lunch Tote Bag, $32, spunkysprout.com
I don’t ordinarily wish for my life to go faster – for my kids to grow one day older. Instead I often wish I could stop the clock and breathe in the scent of their youth, to somehow absorb every piece of them in order to capture their beauty and innocence at this young age.
That is, until they’ve muttered “I’m bored” one too many times after nearly three months off school. Then, and only then, do I wish that the last few weeks of summer vacation would zip by, and I could happily wave them off to school after I have exhausted every means of entertainment at my disposal.
So, that said, I’m totally inspired by the new fall fashions coming out right now. What better way to show them off than with some back to school outfits for boys, girls, and of course, mamas too.
Whether your style, or your kid’s style, is casual or a little dressy, there’s plenty to choose from this season. I’m loving that Tea Collection now stocks the classic Aussie Blundstone boot for both boys and girls. Layering works well for boys as always – and don’t forget to throw in some bold color for them.
My latest discovery for mamas? The makers of the Miraclesuit swimsuits, have launched Miraclebody jeans and leggings. I can personally vouch that the do what they say they do! (Tip: Order down one size.) So all those margaritas by the pool in Mexico over summer will hardly be noticeable with a pair of these little beauties!
GIRLZ RULE
Logan headband in Grass, $15, landhdesigns.com; Siaomimi Emeral Check Ruffle Shirt, $50, oliebollen.com; Monsterette Seersucker Shorts, $23, smallconcept.com; Pointelle Purity Legging in Mushroom, $22, and Leg Warmers in Oatmeal, $18, both teacollection.com; Owl Backpack, $54, chasing-fireflies.com; Blundstone Boots in Black, $89, teacollection.com
Corduroy Pageboy Cap, $17, gap.com; Mim Pi Navy Faux Layer Top, $60, forestandzoe.com; Mini Boden Classic Jeans in Cranberry Cord, $36, bodenusa.com; Lassig Deer Kids Mini Messenger Bag, $36, spunkysprout.com; Ni Hao Kai-Lan Square Face Analog Wristwatch, $9, target.com; 2 Lips Too Kids Too Babe Shoe in Red, $41, zappos.com
LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE BOYZ
Yeti vs. Sasquatch Tee, $30, chasing-fireflies.com; Minti Cheeky Check Shirt in Blue, $65, tenlittleindians.com; Crew Cuts Boys’ Elastic Waist Chino Cargo Pant, $58, jcrew.com; Lassig Crocodile Kids Mini Squarebag, $36, spunkysprout.com; Swatch Yellow Tuning Children’s Watch, $55, swatch.com; Blundstone Boot in Brown, $89, teacollection.com
Brixton Busker Hat in Gray Tweed, $48, zappos.com; Crew Cuts Boys’ K-Way Claude Klassic Jacket in Amber, $45, jcrew.com; Jean Bourget Couldn’t Be Jim Morrison in the Band Tee, $43, westvillagekids.com; Levi’s Boys 514 Straight Jeans in Pirate, $27, levis.com; Jean Bourget City Boys Black/Gray Stripe with Red Accent Scarf, $65 with matching Ear Flap Hat, achildscloset.com; Crew Cuts Kids’ Nylon Messenger Bag, in Navy, $48, jcrew.com; Clarks Desert Boot in Tan, $60, piperlime.com
PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF
Edun Silk Bomber Jacket, $460, net-a-porter.com; Eden & Eden Cord Tube Necklace, $225, edenandeden.com; Rachel Comey Navigator’s Top, $345, lagarconne.com; Miraclebody Denim Leggings Classic Pocket, $88, miraclebody.com; Burberry Large Ceramic Chronograph Watch, $995, nordstrom.com; Alexander Wang Mini Brenda Camera Bag, $425, barneys.com; Opening Ceremony Lace Up Boxer Boot, $465, totokaelo.com
Come with Me Grey Scoop Neck Tank, $26, sealmaiden via etsy.com; Adidas by Stella McCartney Cover Up Sweat Hoodie, $120, shopadidas.com; Ceramic Coffee Cup, $12, curiosityshoppeonline.com; Lululemon Athletica Dance Studio Pant II, $98, lululemon.com; Tory Burch Steffi Print Tote, $550, nordstrom.com; DKNY Ketchy Runners in Crimson Patent Leather, $85, zappos.com
What are you wearing back to school? Leave us a comment…
by Cathy
30 Aug 2010 at 14:50
These are just GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!