Christmas: Outfit Planning for Family Photos

[Sneak peek of Parker courtesy of Hello Pinecone Photography]

Last year, we took a cute photo of Parker for our holiday cards and called it a day. I had just discovered Hello Pinecone Photography and we missed Erin's mini sessions by a week. A week! Ugh. Fast forward one year, this mama was determined to get glammed up to have our holiday photos taken by Erin. Outfit planning for holiday our mini session with Erin was fun. I started with finding a color scheme that hinted at holidays without screaming CHRISTMAS. Once that was decided on, I found the perfect sequin dress at H&M and Tuan and Parker's outfits fell into place. I love the detail on the J Crew sweater Tuan wore and Parker's little blue coat. What are you planning to wear for your holiday photos this year?

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Holiday Photos Family Outfit by marychu featuring slim fit pants

H M dress, $64 / Slim fit pants / Steve Madden polka dot sandals / J.Crew Slim rustic merino elbow-patch cardigan / Zara Coats / Zara Herringbone Trousers With Suspenders / Gap Baby Dobby Stripe Shirt Size 12-18 M / Toddler Boy's Cherokee Declan Chukka Boots Brown / Original Penguin - STRAIGHT TIE AND POCKET SQUARE GIFT SET

Mini Me Look for [Imaginary] Apple Picking in Julian

This is how I would dress Parker if we were apple picking this year. Unfortunately, that won't be happening since all the orchards are closed for the season due to the terrible drought that is wrecking havoc on California's agricultural industry. It's so sad that Julian's orchards are closed during their peak tourist season. We had so much fun last year (see photos here) and I have no doubt Parker would have really enjoyed going again this year. See you next season, Julian!

Mini Me Look for Apple Picking in Julian by marychu on Polyvore

Gap Baby Warmest Puffer Vest Size 12-18 M / Toddler Boy's Cherokee Declan Chukka Boots Brown / Gap Stripe Sweater Hat Size Up To 7lb / Skinny cords / Young and Restless- Baby, Toddler, Kids Red Baseball Tshirt. American...

Mini Outfit for a Fall Day at the SD Zoo

Why? Because we are San Diegans and San Diegans love pandas. Duh.

Mini Look - Fall Zoo by marychu featuring Crate and Barrel

Crate and Barrel floral decor / Vans Kids Classic Slip-On Core (Toddler) / Gap Skinny Jeans - medium wash / Gap Stripe Sweater Hat - navy

Mini Me Look for a Trip to the Zoo

I'm dying over those baby Dr. Marten's. Dying.

Mini Me Look for a Trip to the Zoo by marychu on Polyvore

Dr. Martens Kid's Collection Brooklee B 4-Eye Lace Boot (Toddler) / Gap Skinny Jeans - light wash indigo / Lambs Ivy Papagayo Plush Monkey, Brown / Pith Helmut Adventure Set

Mini Me Look Inspired by a Hawaiian Shirt

Last summer my MIL bought Parker a whole bunch of Hawaiian shirts and my reaction was, "Uhhhh...how do I style these?!" Well Mamas, now I know. I love the rolled sleeves and the slightly throwback look that this handsome fella is rocking. Get the look below. 

PS

Today is the last day of swim class! No more chlorine hair until the end of the month. Woo hoo!

[Spotted on It's All Mental Masturbation]

Mini Me Look Inspired by a Hawaiian Shirt by marychu on Polyvore

Sovereign Code 'Turks' Short Sleeve Woven Cotton Shirt (Baby Boys) / Gap Pull On Skinny Jeans - denim / J.Crew Kids' Ray-Ban® junior Wayfarer® sunglasses / Amazon.com : Tiger Boards Complete 22" Skateboard (22" x 6") (Blue) :... / Atwood V

Mini Me Look Inspired by Slim Sweats

Ahh Monday. I'm not ready for you but here you are again. On the bright side, this is a short work week and my sister in law is coming TOMORROW. Enjoy this mini me look and have a wonderful day, Mamas! 

Oh and speaking of sweatpants. Check out this video. You are welcome. 

Mini Me Look Inspired by Slim Sweats by marychu on Polyvore

Nike Kids Pico 4 (Infant/Toddler) / Gap Denim Jacket - dark wash / Zara Mao Collar T-Shirt / Hosen - Sweathöschen in Hellgrau Melange - ein Designerstück von..., $34

Mini Me Look Inspired by Bruno Mars

I'm loving the boat shoes and nautical striped shirt on Bruno Mars in this photo for GQ. Let's be honest, he would probably look amazing in any outfit but this one translates into a effortlessly stylish mini me look that is perfect for summer. 

[Spotted on GQ]

Get the look for your little man!

Mini Me Look Inspired by Bruno Mars' GQ Spread by marychu featuring hats

Hat / Gap Pull On Khakis - khaki / Ray-Ban Junior Kids Sunglasses RJ9035S Wayfarer / Gap Stripe Pocket Tee - navy / Clarks Kids Holbay Sea (Toddler/Little Kid) Navy Combi - Zappos.com...

Swim Lessons are Upon Us

I've scoured the interwebz researching what we will need in preparation for Parker's swim lessons which start next month. I can't believe we are so close to summer! Below are my picks for the essentials required for a successful swim lesson experience.

Mamas: If anyone has any advice please chime in!

Toddler Swim Gear by marychu featuring sun care

Sun care / Native Shoes 'Jefferson' Slip-On Sneaker (Baby, Walker, Toddler &... / Batman Beach Wrap / Gap Origami Boat Swim Trunks - new dark orange / I Play Infant Toddler Boys' 2-Pack Swim Diaper Set / Columbia Unisex-Baby Infant Mini Breaker Sunsuit / Circo Shark Hooded Towel - Skyline Gray

Mini Me Look Inspired by a Blue Checked Shirt

Mini Me Look Inspired by a Blue Checked Shirt by marychu showing what to wear with distressed jeans

H M top / H&M distressed jeans / See Kai Run Lucas Saddle Shoe (Infant) / Gap Checkered Henley Shirt - spectrum blue

Mini Me Look Inspired by A Blue Varsity Jacket

I think Parker could definitely score a hot Valentine's Day date in this varsity jacket outfit. Enjoy!



 

 

[Spotted on Pinterest]

Mini Me Look Inspired by A Blue Varsity Jacket by marychu featuring t-shirts

T shirt / H&M jeans / Gap Striped Varsity Jacket - blue galaxy / Baby Toddler Boy Girl Soft-Sole Shoes Leather Slipper brown Size 3 -...

Cat in the Hat Party Outfits

Happy Friday! Yesterday I received this message via Facebook from a friend.

"Mary, hope you are doing well! I wanted to ask you for a favor.... I love your blog and I adore the way you dress Parker! I can't seem to figure out how to dress Milin unless it comes in a set together... Haha. With his birthday coming up I was wondering if you had an ideas for an outfit."

My first thought was "Yay! Someone likes the mini looks I've been putting together!" Shilpa's adorable son Milin was born a couple of weeks after Parker. I've been Facebook stalking his development and he is the cutest baby! Anyhow, my second thought was "Holy crap, this baby's birthday is after Parker's and I haven't even thought of birthday outfits for little man yet. I better get my shit together."

Here are the little outfits I came up with for baby Milin. I tried to stick to the color scheme without making him 1. wear a cat in the hat costume (SO CUTE) 2. look like he's trying to hard sell cat in the hat gear. I hope this helps provides his mama with inspiration on how to keep Milin looking stylish and comfy at his first birthday party.

Need help putting an outfit together? Just leave a comment below!

 

Mini Looks - Cat in the Hat by marychu featuring h&m pants

H M body suit, $11 / H&m pants / Zara Trendy Plimsoll / Gap Knit Waist Colored Corduroy Pants - rain slicker yellow / Zara Basic Corduroy Trousers / Zara Striped T-Shirt With Pocket / The Cat in the Hat Shoes in White .. Can be by NicolesPoisonApple / Dr. Seuss Cat Thing Creeper Snap Suit - StylinOnline.com / Dr. Seuss baby booties cat in the hat infant by SewLovelybyShana / Christmas Bow Tie. Yellow Gray and Red by mommyslittlestinker

Some notes:
1. All these outfits would look cute with this red cardigan from Zara.
2. If it's your birthday, you are allowed to wear yellow pants that scream "Pay attention to me!"
3. I would add these suspenders to this outfit to dress it up even more.

Mini Me Look - Plaid Pants

Plaid is so trendy right now and I like the green/blue combo as a quieter alternative to the ever present red plaid that seems to fill the shelves during the holidays. Woo hoo for tiny plaid pants!

 

[Chic mens outfit from J Crew Factory]

Min Me Look - Plaid Pants by marychu featuring a tweed jacket

Robeez Mini Shoez 'Dress Man' Slip-On (Baby & Walker) Black 3 M / Gap Plaid Pants - plaid / Zara Basic Shirt / Sovereign Code Woven Tie (Toddler Boys)



Mini Me Look - Inspired by J Crew Mens Fall 2013 Lookbook

There are some colors that only look good when you wear them in the Fall. Case in point: mustard yellow. I love this casual look from the 2013 J Crew Mens Lookbook.

 

 

And now the mini me look.

Mini Me Look - J Crew Fall 2013 by marychu on Polyvore

Joojos Toddler Girls Boys Soft Suede Desert Ankle Boots / Gap Knit Waist Cuffed Jeans Medium Wash - medium wash / Zara Sweater With Buttons And Elbow Patches / Cherokee® Boys' Suiting Tie - Black Basin : Target

Mini Me Look - Red Sweater & Jeans

A handsome man with a beard, in a canoe, on a lake, in the rain. Inspiration indeed.

 

 

Just as much style with not as much sex appeal. Enjoy!

 

Mini Me Look - Red Sweater & Jeans by marychu on Polyvore

Zara Leather Blucher / Gap Knit Waist Cuffed Jeans Medium Wash - medium wash / Amazon.com: Darice 9610-17 Painted Wood Canoe Cutout, 9-Inch: Arts,...

Big Boy Monster Shoes

I bought Parker these monster slipeprs from Gap because they were on sale and, well, who doesn't love monster slippers? Now he's obsessed with them and loves wearing them around. Good job, Mom! I think I need a pair too.

 

 

[Monster slippers. Gap. $14.99]

Mini Me Look - Toggle Sweater

There's nothing like a great sweater to keep you warm in the winter. Today's mini me look is inspired by this toggle cardigan from the BOSS collection. We'll sub the coffee cup for a hot chocolate!

 



 

[Cardigan by BOSS Collection as spotted on Details.com]

Mini Me Outfit - Toggle Sweater by marychu on Polyvore

Zara Lined Leather Boot / Gap Knit Waist Cuffed Jeans Medium Wash - medium wash / Kids Baby Girl Size 4-24m / Joe Fresh™ Toggle Sweater - Boys 3m-24m - jcpenney

Mini Me Look - Green Army Pants

The Inspiration: sexy guy in green cargo pants, blue sweater and boots. I made it baby friendly by removing the cigar. Ha! Just kidding.

Mini Me Look - Green Pants by marychu featuring cotton pull on pants

H&M cotton pull on pants / egg by susan lazar Baby-Boys Infant Henley Sweater / Gap Intarsia Star Sweater - navy / Gap Chambray Pocket Shirt - denim / Ray-Ban RB9057S Sunglasses | Official Ray-Ban Store / Baby Boy's Ankle Boots, Shoes | Vertbaudet, $39 / Sweathose – von H&M

Mini Me Look - Cozy Fall Outfit

I've been told that the temps will be in the 70s for a couple more days before we are back in the high 80s this week. That's a real bummer because I'm really enjoying the chill in the air. So before it gets hot again, let's indulge in this cozy fall outfit inspired by the delicious H&M model below. The baby puffer jacket from Zara is so great that I wish we lived in colder weather.

 

 

[See the original H&M look here]

Mini Me Look - Cozy Fall Outfit by marychu on Polyvore

Zara Lined Leather Boot / Zara Quilted Coat With Contrast Detailing / Zara Basic Trousers / Zara Knitted Hat / Zara Knitted Scarf / Gap Checkered Shirt - small red check

Gap Kids Halloween 2013 Collection

Here are Parker's picks from the 2013 Gap Kids Halloween Collection. I'm especially loving the little ghost and skeleton pajamas! It's never too early to start planning for halloween in my book!

Gap Kids Halloween 2013 Collection by marychu on polyvore.com