Quick! Get thee to the Sea sample sale to snap up some items at an 75% discount! Don’t miss their Tabitha dress, on sale for $103 in a range of colors, including ultra-wearable black and a great moody blue. Alternately, snap up one of their exaggerated collar sweaters. I’m personally eyeing this indigo-dyed maxi and this floral midi. I love the smocked bodices and loose skirts — so easy and flattering to wear! I have a few SEA dresses similar in silhouette to these two that I wear almost as often as my nap dresses around the house in the evenings. They wear like nightgowns!
If you’re really lucky, you might wind up with one of the last pairs of these very popular shorts that have been flying into the homes of Magpies with alacrity.
May go back for these for him to wear on Easter, too!
P.S. Unrelated, but just sent a few sets of these Matouk initial towels as a housewarming gift – conveniently 25% off at the moment. This is probably my most-frequently-sent housewarming gift! (I own them too!) The towels are so fluffy and lovely, and who doesn’t love white? Also, the monogram is interesting. Some people aren’t monogram people, but the style here is so different.
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The most popular items on le blog this week:
+Toile crib sheets — I have this exact set in micro’s nursery. (See all my favorite bedding for nurseries here.)
Recently, mini has started squealing: “this is the best day ever!” whenever we are about to embark on something that pleases her — a baking project, a new sticker book, arts and crafts, a trip to the park with donuts, dinner and a movie, etc. The fact that she makes this pronouncement virtually every other day of the week has not diminished its authenticity or charm. The hyperbole is so patently the province of a four-year-old, and so deeply reminiscent of the unbridled feeling of youth, when everything (!) could (!) feel (!) staccato (!) and (!) exciting (!) I specifically remember the sensation of running out to my mother’s car in the pickup line and begging for my best friend Ellie to come over, or for me to go over to her house — we were inseparable from the ages of 8-11 — and, if permission was secured, radiating with joy! I would sprint back to Ellie, and we’d jump around in glee. This is the best day ever!
What great energy to bring to any given Tuesday. The next time something goes my way, or my favorite dish is on the menu (orechiette with broccoli rabe and Italian sausage), or I snag a great deal, or I find out another family member has been vaccinated, I’m going to say it out loud: “This is the best day ever!”
+Think I might have to order this specific pair of Vejas. As you know, I’ve been eyeing this style for awhile. Love the blues. Would look great with white denim or a white dress.
For Easter, I bought micro a seersucker blazer and dress pants, and then I started daydreaming about all kinds of cute photogenic family ensembles just short of that scene in “Sound of Music,” when the family is wearing clothing formed of drapes as they dance through the meadows. Classic blue seersucker is great because you can find so many coordinating pieces for everyone in the family, even if from different brands. If you’re looking to outfit children of all ages, I also love the Italian brand Il Porticciolo — they have a great blue and white stripe collection they just launched.
Thought I’d share a few other coordinating pieces for everyone in blue and white that caught my attention:
If you log into your Anthro account (free to set one up), everything is 20% off today, but I am literally swooning over these precious bow-topped sandals — around $100 with code. Adorable. Even the much-coveted Olli Ella wicker stroller is 20% off — it’s never on sale! (I also really love this adorable tiered dress, which boasts an Ulla Johnson shape minus the price tag.)
One other random note: this Brio train starter set is 30% off for a limited time. Great (!) gift for a toddler. My children love these trains, and they are so attractive!
By: Jen Shoop
*Image above via ChildrenChic, showcasing their beautiful linen mary janes. I love shoes like these, which are dressy enough to be worn with dresses but still wear like an athletic shoe.
We had a few days of warm weather (60s!) and I immediately rifled through mini’s closet in preparation for spring and started the project of filling in the gaps.
I JUST ADDED THESE LACE-TRIM TANK TOPS TO MY CART IN WHITE AND BOTH STRIPES — A GOOD BASIC TO PAIR WITH SHORTS THIS SUMMER
I’VE ALREADY STOCKED UP ON CPC SHORTS FOR MINI IN A RANGE OF PRINTS AND COLORS — THESE LEMONS (ON SALE!) WERE A FAVORITE LAST SUMMER; LOOK FOR LESS WITH THESE
Q: Spring wardrobe refreshers, but not too expensive.
A: I so hear you – I’ve been adding lots of fun finds as we head towards warmer weather. I shared some great spring finds for under $125 here and here, but my two favorite snags in the past few weeks are these sunglasses and this SEA-like acid wash denim shirtdress. These floral mules are also on my radar as an easy way to greet spring with open arms. So sweet with a white dress, denim and a white tee, etc. A few other great, affordable finds for the new season:
Q: I need a gift for a 5 year-old boy…. we are sending his new baby sister one of the gorgeous Tricia Lowenfield crosses (thank you for the introduction to her work!!), and don’t want him to be left out. I am thinking maybe some of her little boy’s stationary? I’d love some of your fantastic ideas too, though!
I think all of those would make really fun gifts for that age, depending on what you know of his interests! For stationery, the Lowenfield set is so sweet. Sharing a few other great options… +I actually just ordered this set for my daughter — she LOVES blue! +Love these classic planes. +Scooters and bikes! +These coloring pads are also SO cute for a little boy!
Q: Black booties that are slightly edgy/chunky — but not too edgy/chunky.
A: I immediately thought of these boots I lusted over all fall from Nicholas Kirkwood. An elegant shape but those big pearls throw major attitude. On the flipside, these lug-soled boots have a bit more refinement than similar styles thanks to the pearl detailing and then proportions of the sole to the boot. In general, I think Stuart Weitzman does a good job of responding to trends without going too far — their styles always feels a tad more refined / reined-in.
Q: I am looking for a little white dress for graduation. It’ll be worn for graduation pictures and the actual ceremony/day of, so it has to photograph well but also be appropriate for sitting, standing, etc. I want something classic that I won’t hate in photos 5 or 10 years from now but still fresh, as I am trying to take advantage of being 21 and probably in the best shape of my life.
A: Congratulations on an enormous achievement, especially in such incredibly strange times. You should be so proud of yourself. Enjoy your 20s — they are for tinkering, exploring, trying new things on. Go boldly! A couple of little white dresses that jumped out at me as walking the perfect line between youthful and classic:
Q: Sister of the bride/MOH dresses for shower, bachelorette, and rehearsal dinner wedding event.
A: Congratulations! A few roundups of chic dresses for special occasions/spring season here and here (and I also shared some suggestions in this post), but a few I want to list out right here, at differing levels of formality (couldn’t tell if you wanted dress options for all three events or if all three events are rolled into one?):
+Wow – this dress is a showstopper and I can’t believe the price. It looks like it could be Johanna Ortiz or something, but it’s under $300.
+I can’t stop thinking about this neon (!) gown. I love the shape. You’d be memorable in it! You might need to get the bride’s approval since it is such a bold color!
+This $108 dress arrived and I am honestly wowed by the quality/style in person. I wasn’t sure if the fabric was going to look cheap in person but it is so sweet! I think it passes for something more expensive. So feminine and pretty!
Q: Blush pink bridesmaid dress that I can wear again.
A: If the bride is OK with a very subtle pattern, I adore this Aje, which would be great with strappy sandals and an updo for a wedding or with silver flat sandals for a vacation. I also adore this LoveShackFancy and this Needle and Thread, both of which I would happily re-wear to other special occasions in the future. And, I mean, this is a forever piece at home in any woman’s closet. Major Carrie Bradshaw moment…swoon! (Similar look for less with this.)
This dress is also tres elegant (on the more demure side) and would be repurposable for different occasions — think Baptisms, future weddings, ceremonies, etc.
Q: A dress for my daughter’s Baptism.
A: Congratulations, mama! Wow! I love this Liberty floral wrap dress (under $100 currently) — so sweet and spring-like and ladylike and hopeful. Some of the dresses from Meadows strike me as a chic pick, and a lot of them are in demure (Church-friendly) cuts, like this tiered botanical, this toile, or (swoon) this daisy-print style. If those aren’t to your tastes (possibly a bit much for some), this smart Shoshanna dress serves up major Chanel vibes. I also absolutely adore this Rebecca Vallance dress if you’re looking for something with a bit more structure, and for some reason I always wanted to wear white to the Baptisms of my babies, so this might be a lovely choice, too.
P.S. Some great personalized gift ideas for Baptisms and other religious ceremonies here.
Q: A sleeveless white cotton nightgown that’s not overly long or fussy.
A: I have heard great things about the brand Hanro, and this style looks comfortable and sleek. I also like this style. Not in solid white, but I adore everything Lake makes and this might be right up your alley.
Q: An outfit for a baby shower — it will be a low key dinner.
P.S. In my quest to perfect my skincare routine, I recently switched up moisturizers. I love using this hydrating cream in the dead of the winter, but was ready to switch to something lighter weight as we head towards spring, and was eager to test the well-hyped Nano Emulsion from Hanacure. (I’d seen it all over the place, including in this InStyle article, which boasts the tantalizing, click-baity title “Shoppers Say This Under-$50 Moisturizer Has Them Aging Backwards.” And click I did.)
I know that — if traveling at all — many of us have been traveling exclusively by car, and that some of us may have increased opportunities to drive to see vaccinated relatives in the coming weeks and months as the vaccine continues to roll out. Among the many things that flit through my mind in the wee small hours of the morning as my mind works its way through the many details of moving cities: logistics around buying a car (which one? when?), purchasing carseats (which ones? when?), and outfitting my children with everything they need for impending travel to D.C. and, hopefully, a couple of early-summer excursions to the Hamptons. We have scarcely traveled in the last year save for one trip to the Hamptons last summer, but a few things that have worked well for us in years prior, with a higher density of car trips.
+These LL Bean totes in the XL size(01.). One for each child, with a big monogram on the side and different colored straps so it’s easy to see whose is whose. They tend to fit perfectly (snugly) in front of a carseat and because of the open top make access for all that child’s essentials a breeze.
+Pouches on pouches on pouches. I bought each child a set of these (06. — micro’s in blue; mini’s in pink) to organize everything within their LL Bean totes. The different shapes helps me remember what is where (and I especially like the small, slim flat pouch it comes with for their toiletries, stray q-tips, comb, etc), though I have also used the more-expensive and better-quality EZ Packing Cubes (I have two sets, one for Mr. Magpie and one for myself, in different colors) in the past and slightly prefer the fact that they are clear and that the contents are therefore easy to assess. At any rate, I will sort all of their belongings/toys/accessories in different sized pouches so I can easily grab the one that will have, say, socks if a child’s feet are cold, or diapers if we need a change.
+I stock their individual backpacks (stowed inside the LL Bean bags mentioned above) with all of their activities and toys for the trip and do not let them peek until they get into the car.
+I always keep small trashbags on hand. It is shocking how much trash/soiled wipes we have accrued on past road trips.
+On that note, it has rarely failed me to overestimate on wipes. I keep one bag in each of their bags, plus a small dispenser in my own diaper bag.
+I always try to save at least one “Hail Mary” item in the bottom of my own diaper bag when things get really dicey — sometimes that’s a lollipop, a new toy, or a new book.
+So many snacks. When I am organized, I will try to pack them healthier snacks (fresh produce, vegetables, cheese, salami) in a Yumbox(02.) or in these separate tiny canisters from Beaba (04. — convenient as they clip into one another so you can have an entire, easy-to-grab tower of them in your bag). Alternately, I like these collapsible silicone snack cups(05.) and these collapsible tupperware because they take up less size and can be pulled out as needed to decant things like goldfish, pirate’s booty, raisins, etc. I also recently pulled the trigger on Yeti waterbottles(08.) for the children. I was sold after seeing most of the children at mini’s school with them — apparently they never leak. They are heavy, though. I also one time got very crafty and ordered one of these bead organizers (11. <<the price is right on this set, plus I love the fun colors), used fun letter stickers to spell mini’s name on the top, and filled each of the compartments with little parcels of different snacks — things like raisins, yogis, orange wedges, veggie chips, blueberries, granola balls, etc. She loved it, and it kept her busy for a long time back there. A fun little trick if you are traveling a lot by car for some reason!
+A note on snacks: mini loves apples and they take her a long time to eat. Great toddler car snack — keeps hands and mouth busy for a good thirty minutes. Sometimes I will remove the core out of the apple and put a slick of peanut butter in there, too. Just makes sure to keep a baggy/stasher bag on hand.
+I always keep a change of clothes, spare socks, and underwear for each child in separate, monogrammed wet-dry bags on travel days. I learned my lesson the hard way between two bad incidents, one involving a blow-out and the other carsickness. That way, you’re not rifling through bags for items while wiping your child down on the side of the road, and you can place the soiled clothes directly in the wet-dry bag to be laundered when you arrive at your destination. (I actually usually put it first in one of the mini trash bags.)
+I find it easiest to keep them in a simple, breathable outfit with layers on travel days. I like little pima pieces that almost feel like pajamas, and then a cardigan that can be added/removed.
For activities, a couple of great car ride activities for little ones:
TEGU MAGNETIC BLOCKS* — THEY ALSO HAVE LITTLE TRAVEL SETS(07.) BUT I FOUND THAT THIS WAS LESS EXCITING TO MINI BECAUSE THERE WERE FEWER PIECES TO BUILD THINGS WITH
ANIMAL TOOBS(03.) — MY CHILDREN LOVE THESE TINY FIGURINES, AND YOU CAN BUY TUBES OF ALL DIFFERENT KINDS (SAFARI, DESERT, ARCTIC, ETC.) — SOMETHING ABOUT THE SIZE?! — BUT MINI WILL OFTEN PLAY WITH THESE FOR LONG, LONG STRETCHES
*If you buy these or really any play set with free-standing parts, consider throwing a pack of these in your suitcase or de-canting before departure. So much easier and less bulky to keep pieces together than in their original packaging.
**Be sure to pre-fill the water pens before leaving.
A few other random thoughts:
+There are about a zillion brands that carry these car tables for children — I don’t know about the quality or utility but for a longer ride, would probably be intrigued by this setup for mini, so that she can have everything she might want/need at her fingertips.
+For little babies — I always tried to time the departure just before a nap, as the motion usually lulls them to sleep anyway, and it’s easy to pass along a bottle and have them drift off for a quiet first leg of the trip. Beyond that, things like fabric books (also this), pop up toys, and interactive toys like this come in handy. (Beware on the latter category, as the sounds/noises can drive you crazy after awhile!)
+If you use an iPad (we do), I can’t recommend one of these sturdy cases enough(13). Easier for them to hold / prop up and less likely that the iPad will break.
My parents, fully vaccinated, came to see us in early March. When I opened the door to my mother and father, we embraced and cooed over one another but, much to our collective surprise, did not cry. Instead, we clipped right back into place. It was as if the previous 15 months of separation evaporated, and we were immediately talking about what size mini wore in clothing, and how nice that painting they’d given us looked in our dining room, and whether they’d already had lunch? We talked around our dining room table for a couple of hours and then reunited around the dining room table in the suite of their hotel on the UES a couple of hours later. Conversation flowed. We caught up on the everything and nothing of our daily lives and most of it was, honestly, material we’d already covered in our nightly conversations with one another over the past year and change. We planned for a family reunion, raved about “Ted Lasso,” strategized around logistics for our upcoming move, compared notes on the homes we’d seen online that they have been graciously scouting for us back in D.C. They take an afternoon drive every single day — a prophylactic against the feeling of entrapment that they have kept up with since the dawn of the pandemic — and often those drives are in the neighborhoods in which we hope to live. They send us street addresses, notes on the curb appeal of new listings, suggestions. We discussed all of this, and little things, too — the necklace my mom was wearing, the elegance of the suite, the steep incline on my father’s running route through Central Park that morning. And then my father stood up to refresh our wine glasses and I looked across the table at my mother and I burst into tears. It surged out of nowhere, a shock of sudden emotion. I was suddenly overwhelmed by the sight of her. I walked around the long wooden table and we hugged for a long time. She understood what was happening and we just held each other without saying anything. Or maybe we said something – I can’t remember. I was too absorbed in the total release of pent-up emotions I was experiencing, the familiar smell of her perfume, the way she never lets go of a hug too early. My mother. Mommy.
It is unbearable for me to imagine going 15 months without seeing my children, smoothing their hair, holding their hands. It strikes me that perhaps this period has been more difficult on our parents than it has been on us. Of course, we haven’t lived with our parents in some time — have in fact lived a meaningful distance from them for the past nine years. We are accustomed to keeping tabs on each other from afar. And my parents stay busy with projects and exercise, read prolifically, keep great company with one another. They have fared beautifully through this pandemic. They have been positive and reassuring when my spirits have waned. They have accepted our new realities with the kind of resignation borne of decades of living life’s vicissitudes. But still. It has been a long, dry stretch for them, isolated from their children. Meanwhile, we have the distraction of little feet and prying fingers and incessant commotion, and full-time jobs, too. The days are long but full. But oh–I don’t know. You’re never too old to need your parents. It has been agony not seeing them.
I feel fortified by their recent visit. Encouraged, too, by the increasing number of anecdotal reports that people in my network are being vaccinated. There is now talk that in New York, we might be eligible for the vaccine next month. Onward we go. And it is an unspeakably beautiful gift to be able to finally hold hands with our parents en route.
+Chanel vibes for less. I can’t stop thinking about this blazer. I feel like it would be a mainstay in my wardrobe forever — throw on over an LWD, or with jeans and a tee, or with an elegant blouse.
+These pants, in the green. I have a similar pair from eons ago from J. Crew that I’ve already worn a few times in the last few weeks with Supergas or GGs and striped tee.
P.S. Super random, but I have been hair-spraying mini’s hair in the morning because she has really fine hair and I was finding her hair in her eyes constantly, even with clips. I use DryBar’s flexible hold hair spray, which holds nicely but does not leave hair crispy and brittle. (No really – at the end of the day, I can brush her hair without a problem and it’s not like there is a ton of product leftover.) At any rate, I went to re-stock and I discovered it’s 40% off here if you tick the little coupon box (at least as of time of publication today).
A roundup of truly scattershot thoughts this Monday morning — everything I’m reading, buying, thinking about.
+We are watching Stanley Tucci’s CNN show “Searching for Italy.” Mr. Magpie and I — like the rest of the world — are suffering from a serious case of wanderlust and Italy is at the top of our list post-pandemic. We are desperate to eat our way through the country, and the show is whetting our appetites. I find Tucci disappointingly vain and self-absorbed in the show — at least, that’s the impression afforded by statements like “don’t worry – I have the metabolism of a teenager” and “you’re only seeing a blur on a screen, but that’s me looking amazing in a Maserati” — but my, he cuts a stylish figure and seems to be leading a very ascertaining journey in food-lover’s heaven. I am specifically drawn to the cropped, trim trousers-no socks-loafers look a la Thom Browne he sports and am desperate to have Mr. Magpie follow (literal) suit. Like, could we do a little of this but have a tailor crop to above the ankle? So slick.
+What activities for littles have been home runs in your homes lately? I generally set aside Tuesday afternoons to plan out the following weekend so I can order supplies/materials as needed. I am all ears for suggestions. Does anyone have any great Easter projects? This past weekend, we did manicures (this set is genius because the polish washes off with water), played with these new sticker pads, baked banana bread, did this “shearing” activity from Myriam (love it because I had everything on hand), and then used some of the leftover shaving cream to paint in the bathtub (another Myriam trick). We also managed to spend quite a bit of time in the Park, including enjoying donuts with my sister and brother-in-law.
+Funny note on the shearing activity: Mr. Magpie took mini to her routine six month dental cleaning and, afterward, treated her to the toy store to pick out a special prize. Out of everything on the shelves of the charming old school toy store she visited, she selected this shaving kit! Ha! (BTW – Janod has such great, well-made toy sets. We love their doctor set. Mini used to bring it with her to the pediatrician and give the doctor a check up! Too cute.) Since then, she has been shaving all of us and all of her toys. “The baby just had a shave,” she’ll say. Ha!
+On the subject of toys: mini received so many thoughtful gifts for her birthday in addition to the ones we had selected. Three stand-outs were Connectagons, this flower garden set, and this Story Orchestra book, which plays portions of Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” as you move through the pages/press the buttons. (It is so clever!) I’d never heard of any of these items and was so impressed with each of them for different reasons. The flower garden set is actually amazing for micro, who is a few months from two years old. It’s great for helping him think through sequencing and practicing fine motor skills. He will sit patiently arranging the flowers for surprisingly long stretches. Too cute. (And ICYMI, this toy also looks very promising for similar reasons. It’s going in his Easter basket.)
+I’m easing out of my reading slump. You know what really helped me? Cynthia’s comment that I should set my reading goals aside for now. I mean, truly — why was I putting pressure on myself to read so quickly? Life happens when we’re making plans, and in this case, we are contending with a lot of moving parts as we prepare to move to another city this summer. Letting go of that aggressive reading goal has left me feeling much lighter. A gentle reminder to self of a couple of things: first, I can be somewhat tightly wound and rule-abiding to a fault. Sometimes I need to breathe a little bit. Let go. Loosen up. Second, I came across a quote recently that said: “If it cost you your peace of mind, you overpaid.” I mean, I don’t know how much I subscribe to that belief in the aggregate, but on this issue? Where I was putting undue guilt on myself for…what? To feel accomplished at the end of the year? Yes. I overpaid for that goal. Finally, someone recently told me that instead of setting numerical goals at the start of the year, she abides by the “more/less” framework. That is, instead of: “I want to read 45 books in 2021,” she would say, “I want to read more books this year than last.” On the one hand, this logic goes against all of the best practices in goal-setting that I’ve ever heard. (We all know the “SMART GOALS” framework — goals should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound.) “More” is vague and possibly tees us up for missing the mark. On the other hand, what a graceful way to think about self-improvement. I want to read more and spend less time on social media. I want to run more miles and spend less time indoors.
+Another thing that has helped me out of the reading slump is finishing those handful of books I was trudging my way through and starting something totally different and delightful — on audiobook, I have been listening to Lauren Bacall’s self-narrated memoir (I finally got to it, Mama Cynthia!) and oh gosh what a treat to listen to her, and what a class act she was! One element I particularly admire about her is how fair and straight-forward she is in her self-assessment. She’s come out and said, “I was horrible at this, I shouldn’t have done that,” but in a tone of self-possession rather than self-denigration. She seems so beautifully composed. I’m now desperate to watch some of her old movies.
+Books I am about to start (in the final pages of thriller Confessions on the 7:45, which has picked up a little bit but I am still not crazy about it — so dark, so drawn out): No One Is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood (for one book club) and The Safe Place by Anna Downes (for my thriller book club). For something very light and diverting, I am going to try out some Jasmine Guillory per a reader rec (I actually read and was so-so on one of her earlier books, but I still recall it being delicious), am curious about Kristin Hannah’s Firefly Lane (going to be made into a Netflix show soon and my mother said she has been sobbing through the end of it), and, after many Magpie upvotes, am anxious to start Sue Monk Kidd’s The Book of Longings. Finally, this summer’s big reading project will be the Kristin Lavransdatter trilogy, which I’m reading in concert with my three sisters, my mother, and my sister-in-law! Happy to have a whole lineup of books I’m positively ecstatic to be starting.
+Every year, during the first few days of mild, non-winter-like weather, I immediately order a spring candle. This peony scented one is my favorite and is on its way to me now.
+In case any of the Easter jammies you were eyeing have sold out, a couple of others worth considering:
NOT EXPLICITLY EASTER, BUT OLD NAVY HAS SOME CUTE SPRING FLORAL SETS, INCLUDING THIS AND THIS (BOTH $10!)
+And also – mini needs these pajamas for summer. Goodness are they cute!
+Even though I’ve shared literally dozens and dozens of Easter and spring dresses (even more special occasion wear here), I cannot figure out what I want to wear for the occasion (!) I have this as a back-up possibility but am still finding myself searching for something else. I had been considering this, but it sold out in my size. Then I found this, and I love so many of the details and the colors but the style isn’t my favorite — I do better with a well-defined waist.
+If you live on the UWS, you must go to Vanessa’s Dumplings, which just opened on Amsterdam. Oh Lord. Unbelievable. There are other locations in the city, but we are fortunate to now have one up in our neck of the woods. The pan-fried pork and chive dumplings…I dream about them. We used to go down to a hole-in-the-wall on the LES called Super Taste. No frills, super-authentic, and the best damn dumplings I’ve ever eaten. Vanessa’s gives them a run for their money. I’m thinking of writing a roundup of all of our favorite food haunts in NYC in the next few weeks, just to put them all down on paper before we leave. (And also to remind myself to dig in to all of these spots one more time!)
+If you are looking for a pick-me-up today, look no further than this $80 spring dress. Yes yes yes. Totally Cara Cara vibes with the shape. *Adds to cart.*
P.S. More random roundups along the lines of this post here and here.
Three posts on a Sunday?! But I had to spill the tea on a seriously good promotion that ends tomorrow and that I just discovered while Hill naps and I am sitting here at my desk enjoying a cup of tea and noodling around online — Busy Bees rompers for boys at 50% off! These are my absolute favorite rompers/shortalls for little men because they aren’t as boxy and long-fitting as most traditional childrenswear labels cut them. The George romper in particular is a favorite — I love the fit and dimensions. (A short short!). Last summer, micro wore them with pima cotton peter pan collar onesies underneath. I also loved their Windsor bubbles (seen above) on him last year when he was itty bitty. Too cute. I just was able to snag this navy gingham check jon jon and this red, white, and blue gingham romper for Hill this summer. (The latter is perfect for the FOJ!). I think I might style the jon jon shirtless and the George romper with their Henry tees, which I have bought in several colors already. I love all of these outfits with Sun Sans in brown or navy supergas or Cientas for more of a European look.
There are also some great buys for girls in the Busy Bees sale — how sweet is this floral dress?
This brand makes such great clothes. One of my absolute favorites!
P.S. More summer wardrobe picks for little men here.
