One Piece 3 Ways + Style Story joins The Little Style File Tuesday, January 29


A little announcement today on Style Story! One of the great things about instagram is you kind of get to know someone through their daily photos.  A glimpse into their lives, style, likes, what your eating, your kids etc.  This is where I became friends with the girls over at The Little Style FIle.  If you haven't been there yet, you will want to. You can see a bit about the editors, Betsy and Kristin here and read the full announcement of contributors on their blog today here. Make sure to subscribe to The Little Style File and Style Story for all the new posts, tips, giveaways, diy's etc. Here is an example of just one of the things I will be sharing with you.


One Piece 3 Ways

Saving money and space while keeping your kids stylish is a novel idea. If you have littles sharing rooms, or just like a good deal, the key is buying less and making smart statement purchases.  Look for something as a neutral base that can be built on. I love stripes, probably have way too many in my kids closets, but I also love pairing it with other patterns, color, denim and so on. You will not go wrong with a black and white stripe. It dresses up nicely like with the red knit skirt and fur and can be worn more playful like with the fleece polkadot and sneakers. Also, don't be afraid to go bold by adding a muted floral print on bottom and a pop color shoe. The denim jacket adds a casual feel and this outfit would be so adorable with a high bun! 

A few rules to keep in mind when shopping

- stay away from anything too graphic, you don't want it to be obvious you are wearing the piece multiple ways

- choose knits, jackets, tops, skirts, pants even shoes that can be versatile 

- remember neutrals are no longer just black, white, cream, brown and gray. A denim polkadot top would be fantastic, or even a metallic skirt or animal print skinny jean. 

- have fun, let your kids influence your picks

My favorite phrase when styling is "it's not how expensive but how you put it together" and as a mom of 5, dressing smart is essential. I gather inspiration from some of my favorite brands and may choose to spend a bit more on a statement piece for quality and trend but then stock up on basics from stores like oldnavy and target.  Sticking to these simple rules will help give your little fashionistas a chance to express themselves without even knowing who's working behind the scenes. 

1 comments:

Kristin :

The Little Style File is lucky to have you, Ahndea! Thanks for joining the team!

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