Dressing Scarlett.

Dear Scarlett,
I did this post for my blog but I thought I would share it on here, too.
It will give you an idea of what I dressed you in as a baby/little girl. 
I love shopping. Most gals do.
When Scarlett was born, my love for shopping kept on growing. Now I had two to shop for.
Scarlett's style is as eclectic as mine. I tend to wear whatever my mood draws me to.
I don't have a particular style and this happens to be how I dress Scarlett, as well. Usually, Scarlett ends up wearing an outfit that reflects mine well. Or vice-versa.

My favorite stores to splurge:

Poppy's Closet

Udder

Darling Clementine

Mini & Maximus

My favorite stores to save:

Old Navy 

Baby Gap

Thrift Stores

Vintage Stores

Flea Markets

Etsy

H&M for Baby

1) Shirt,  Skinny Jeans,  Pink Hunter Boots 2) Cat Print Sweatshirt, Jumping Beans Knit Leggings, Converse Hi-Top 3) Umbrella T-Shirt, Printed Skirt, Moccasins.

3) Monsoon Poncho, Colored Cords, Layer Fringe Boots 4) Fashion Tee, Track Pants, Minnetonkas, Fawn Headband, Flutter Sleeve Dress, Ugg Biker Boots 

I generally don't spend a lot of money on Scarlett's clothes. Sometimes I splurge on a few items that she can use often. But the majority of the clothing that I buy for Scarlett, is inexpensive. I try to find pieces that Scarlett can wear over and over again. For example, Scarlett's Minnetonka's were a bit pricey, but she can wear her moccasins through all four seasons. Mixing and matching also helps save money on buying more than necessary. Sometimes, I put leggings under a dress so Scarlett can wear a dress in colder weather, too. Or leggings under shorts. Style for mini gals doesn't have to be expensive, it's all about deciding what pieces you should splurge on and what items you should save on. I can almost always find a great outfit at a second-hand store for both me and my mini babe. I tend to splurge on shoes and layering basics. I tend to save on items that I know she will only wear a few times (summer clothes that won't fit her next summer). Style to me is important because it reflects personality. Once Scarlett is old enough to choose her own clothes, she can make those decisions. Until then, I'm more than happy to coordinate her outfits for her. 

 1) Black & White Dress: Old Navy, Minnetonkas 2) Tribal Dress: Thrifted, Sandals: Baby Gap 3) Cupcake Dress: Gifted 4) Lace embroidered Top & Leggings: H&M 5)Striped Tee: Thrifted, Skinny Jeans: Baby Gap Fringe Sandals: TJ Maxx 6) Bon Voyage Tank, Sun hat & Nautical Shorts: Baby Gap

My baby is 16 Months Old.

That's almost 1 1/2 years old!!!
And you're not really a baby anymore.
Dear Scarlett,
You are getting to be such a big girl now.
You are talking more and more everyday.
You love babies, just like Mommy did when I was little.
You now say, Mama, Dada, Block, Pumpin (Pumpkin), fiss (fish), cold, hot, peas (please) thank-you and count "one, two, freeee!"
You are just a sweet little girl.
You love Pear Juice, carrots and peaches. But you will eat pretty much anything that I put in front of you.
Although, you are getting into everything as you explore the world.
We spend a lot of time with your friends at the playgroup.
And Chloe is your BFF.
This month, family came to visit us in New York.
Next week, we are moving back to our off season house, here in New York.
We'll be there through winter.
I can't wait to have a permanent house for us and a permanent room for you. Soon.
I left you for the first time this month, for a whole weekend. I went away with my friends for a girls weekend.
You stayed with Daddy.
I was nervous since I've never left you for more than a few hours, but Daddy did just fine.
When I came back, you learned new words.
Daddy must have been spending a lot of time with you :)
We had Auntie Shauna visit us last week, too.
I can't believe how quickly time is passing.
Mommy & Daddy's wedding is coming up in May. You will be our two year old flower girl.
I love you Scarlett. To the moon and back! Daddy, too.