In honor of fashion week, I have gathered up a few pictures of some of the most fashionable children I've seen recently. Ranging in ages from 18 months to 6 years, these little ones represent various styles that seem to have been developing within them since very early in their youthful years. Be it Crocs and socks or couture and cashmere, we all have our own style. As of late, the budding style of the little ones has come to my attention. They were just born this way I guess. Will they be future designers, stylists or buyers in the industry? Who knows but as for now, they are quite comfortable in the very fashionable skin that they are in. No runways or modeling required. This is Real Life Street Style for the Kiddos.
First up is a very fashionable market goer. Skinny jeans and a cardi. Love it. Could the hat be any cuter as an ensemble finisher?
Next we have a set of styling sisters who, according to their mum, choose their own clothes and dress themselves in direct expression of who they are. Pink, tutus, and bows are classic additions to every outfit. Whose to blame them? Look at these two. They are already so cool.
Next is the youngest in the line-up. At nearly 2, he wears his furry, gray "Barbaloot suit" just about every day. Strangers meet the fur-clad toddler with ooh's and ahh's followed by, I wish they made those in my size. Actually, they do and it's called a Snugli and I too, long to wear the adult onesie.
Last is a lovely little girl who has found her signature style. A simple white dress. I have spoken with her and I can attest that she absolutely loves this classic choice and I figure she will wear it until it busts.
Let your children help choose what they want to wear, within reason. Nothing offensive or against your family, of course. But if your children, like mine, are in a school uniform for over 6 hours a day, they need to have a bit of guided self-expression on their days off. There are many forms of communication and fashion is just one of them. They won't be little for long so in order to encourage a bit of style & self-expression in our children. And now the tips:
1. Allow elaborate dress with crazy hair and multiple (un-matching) layers.
2. Encourage dress up play at all ages. Shop for costumes 2nd hand & wash well. New ones tend to be a bit pricey.
3. Dress-up or transform yourself into another person for a little bit. Play make believe with your children or freshen up your look. Don't be afraid to express yourself.
4. Involve your child in their outfit choice. It is after all, their personal style developing. Give them free reign to choose sometimes or layout some options they can create a look from for the day.
Does your little one have a personal style you want to share? Send us a photo to be featured on our Facebook page!
Princess Kate is down under visiting gorgeous New Zealand for her inaugural visit. She has brought husband, baby and her amazing wardrobe along with her. Though I sometimes feel her style can be defined as Queen in Training, her custom designed Jenny Packham black dress here is a stunner and even catapults her style to another level. It is way more than an LBD. It is embellished with the distinctly New Zealand symbol of the Silver Fern. Legend has it that the plant once lived in the water and had the strength to survive on land, too. A beautiful dress and like everything she wears, it fits perfectly. The details here are stunning. Not overdone and quite symbolic of her visit down under. Good on her. 
