Its time to get a Lil' Swanky - coupon code below!!

I have another one for you. I am sure all of your little fashionistas are already dressed to the nines but I cannot withhold vital fashion information. I have come across another great website that has a ton for babies, toddlers, and little kids. Check out:

www.lilswanky.com

The owner of this online boutique and I got to chatting and she seems passionate and very knowledgeable about children's clothes. She started this website because "she recognized the need for a premium children's apparel site which offers the hottest brands as well as emerging collections." She has a great eye and a great mix of clothes. Some of the brands you know and love are represented well like Splendid Littles (soft cotton and cute designs), Coccoli (a perfect baby gift), and Mish Mish (great stuff for boys and girls!). There are some other brands that you may not have heard of but definitely deserve a few minutes of your web time like Joah Love (Mesh Ruffle Pink Shirt - $44) and Scotch and Soda (Hoodie - $126). The newest brands carried at Lil' Swanky are Millions of Colors (they have stirrup leggings and bubble shorts!!), Stella Cove (swimwear), and Fore! Alex & Hudson (for the little golfer to be), and Ryder and James (trendy and comfort basics).

Have I steered you wrong yet? I know it was 35 degrees this morning but that will be ending VERY shortly so what are you waiting for?!?! To make your shopping experience more enjoyable, enter the code fashionista at checkout and receive a 20% discount (expires 5/3/10)!

For Your Cutie Patootie**coupon code below**

I always love a new find...a brand, a website, etc. After going to a little camp reunion, I found out about a friend's wife's online boutique. Everything I heard about it seemed right up my alley and I couldn't wait to get home and get online. Check it out for yourself:

www.sweetpatootiekids.com

You can find baby, toddler, and little kids sizes and can dress your little one up for a family party or get something comfortable and of course stylish for a summer play date at the park. The list of brands is long but some of the highlights are Hazel, Luna Luna, Mish Mish, and so many more.

One of my favorite items is the OUCH tank with dots and bow detail.

It is $24 and is a great way to dress up a summer outfit with a little fun.

I also LOVE the Cotton Caboodle Tunic ($40). It comes in 2 colors and is a great spring item or for a cool summer night. Throw on a pair of capri leggings and your fashionista will be styling and incredibly comfortable.

I know that some of you are sick of reading about girls clothes so I have found some must haves for the boys. There are a ton of options but if I had a boy, he would definitely be strutting his stuff in a Blume thermal tee with a tie ($42)...how adorable!! And what little tot doesn't look great in a classic rocker tee (Rowdy Sprouts)?

Need a baby gift? Be creative - check out the Ooh La La Mama onesies ($30), the organic cotton items, sports bibs/towels/blankets, and a ton more!

**It gets even better. Put in the coupon code MLFblog and get 15% off full priced items (does not include custom items).

Have I gone too far???

Need some opinions. I LOVE them. But I know that I am a little over obsessed with tie-dye and probably more obsessed with shoes. Pros - will match a lot, stretchy slip-ons, cute style; Cons - ordering shoes for Liv for the fall in April isn't normal.

Green Shoes!!!!!

This is really an addendum to my last post. Our rain boots came today (yes, Saturday delivery) from endless.com and I love them!! Mine fit really well and Olivia was walking around the house for hours in hers. They were easy to put on - you don't need the ones with the handles. But the real reason for this post is to tell you about the cool recycling program that Kamik has - you can recycle the boots when you are done with them! They include instructions with the shoes in the box but check out this link:

Recycling your Kamik boots

I bought Liv a size up and she has no problem walking in them. I figured that if they make it through the fall, I will really get my money's worth. I ordered red ones and black ones for me but I think I will keep the red. For Liv, I kept the magenta boots.

When Liv grows out of these, I will definitely pass them down to my niece (who has a fantastic shoe collection thanks to her big sis and her cousin) or recycle them. What a fantastic idea!!

Rainy Days

I should be too embarrassed to admit this but I have spent the last 3 hours shopping online for a raincoat and rain boots for Liv. Like most toddlers, she loves to jump around and splash in the puddles but I really don't want her ruining her adorable shoe collection. So I have found some rain boots on my favorite shoe website, endless.com. One brand I kept coming across is Kamik. I saw a pair of boots with a cute pattern in Nordstrom but I decided to see what else I could find.

I was on the fence about the raincoat and rain boot sets - you know the ones that have matching prints or are animal themes. They are cute but I wanted something a little more simple. I almost ordered bright yellow boots and a coat from LL Bean but changed my mind last minute because they didn't seem to match each other.

I decided to go with the Kamik Slosh and Kamik Willow 2 rain boots from endless.com ($29.95). Then was the decision about color. Since endless.com has the BEST return policy and they make it so easy to do, I ordered 3 pairs - pink (Slosh), black (Slosh), and a pink floral pattern (Willow 2). I ordered a size up so they can fit her through the fall. I'll see which ones are the cutest in person and keep those. I also ordered a pair for myself - Kamik Heidi rain boots in 2 colors and will also decide which one I like better when I see them.

Let your child splash around in the April showers but DON'T sacrifice a cute pair of shoes in the name of fun. Pick up a pair of rain boots, a cute rain coat, and if you really want to make their day, get them their own umbrella. You will have some great functional items and an excellent photo op!