Take a "Peek" - Fave of the Week!

This week I'm highlighting one of my absolute favorite boutiques to frequent for boy clothes. So many people say it's hard to find cute boy clothing. I disagree, well sort of. You just have to know where to go!  If you're like me, I LOVE to find clothing that's a little unique or not seen on every toddler in town. Don't get me wrong, I am a big fan of Gap, Janie & Jack, Old Navy and the like. But who doesn't like a fun find that's a stand out in a crowd... even at 2?!

When my little man was just a few months old, I stumbled across a store in Kierland Commons in North Scottsdale, called Peek... Aren't You Curious. There are only several locations including a few in Southern California, one in Scottsdale and one in Dallas. Here you will find adorable girly things, but fantastic boy duds too.  The quality of the clothing is truly unmatched and the service is great. You can find fun message tee's, adorable plaids, comfy shorts, pants and shirts as well as cute hoodies and sweats. One of my favorites are their layering thermals... sooo soft! They have a great selection of jeans too. What's fun about the store is their selection of fabulous children's books! This former teacher LOVED that aspect. It's a wonderful place to find a gift for your own child or for someone else :-)!

Here are just a few of my favorites this season...

For Baby Boy

Toddler Boy

Big Boy

And of course, something for the girls!

Here's my little guy sporting a Peek layering thermal and plaid shirt this past fall!

Check out their store or shop online at www.peekkids.com!

"Old School Kicks" : Fave of the Week... Converse!

  March Madness is in full swing so I thought I'd highlight this nearly 100 year old shoe that has become an American Legend. The Chuck Taylor - All Star revolutionized the game of basketball that has become a favorite worldwide. Now, the many styles Converse offers are worn by men, women, children and babies all over. There's such a wide selection of affordable shoes for all! Regardless of your personal style or functional needs, Converse is known for its value, durability, comfort, quality and fit that so many have enjoyed for decades.

Personally, being the mom of a 2 1/2 year old very active boy, I have found ballet flats, cute flip flops and sneakers to be my shoes of choice. Converse have become quite fashionable for women over the past several years. They're great with a skinny jean, cut off shorts or even a cotton dress or skirt. I've always been a shoe girl and I've passed on my love of shoes, to my 2 1/2 year old son. He wore his first pair at 3 months and now has quite the collection of All-Stars. They wear well, wash well, and look so darn cute.
 I have really enjoyed styling clients in all sorts of fun colors they offer!

If you haven't visited the Converse website, it's a must! You can find SO many unique colors and patterns and can even design your own pair, choosing your favorite color of the laces, to the color of the inside of the sneakers.

1950's basketball team sporting Converse



2011 Converse
(www.zappos.com)
For Men


Women

 

Boys



Girls
 

Infants

Fedora Frenzie! Favorite Accessory of the Week

Women, Men, Boys & Girls, go out and grab a fedora this Spring! Not only will it protect you from the sun... especially here in AZ, but it's such a cool fashion accessory too. I just bought one for myself over the weekend. My son has a couple and my husband even owns one! Dress up, dress down, there are fabulous styles, colors and patterns out there.

HAPPY SPRING!

For Men... J.Crew

For Women... Nordstrom

For Girls... Garnet Hill

For Boys... Gap

Ahoy!

Stripes, Anchors and Nautical Knots, OH MY! 

Boutiques, department stores, even etsy and zibbet have been packed with "nautical" styles and accessories since January! I am LOVING this trend and have found some great finds the past couple months from Old Navy to Anthropologie and Saks to one of my favorite North- Central Phoenix boutiques, Muse.

 I hosted a baby "sprinkle" a couple months ago and themed it out with nautical decor including sailboats, lighthouses, buoys, life preservers and more to go along with the little man's nursery theme.

SPRINKLE...
 Photos by Savvy Styled Sessions, paper printables by Rylie Boo Events, Blocks by Haute Shoppe, Cupcakes by Let Them Eat Cake, Cookies by Short Order's Shortbreads, Candy Table by SSS and All the Details

NAUTICAL FINDS...

Anthropologie

Baby Bird Boutique on Etsy/Janie & Jack

on SALE at Janie & Jack...

Old Navy/Skip Jack

 Etsy is ALWAYS a great place to search for fun and unique accessories too. Here are two of my favorites from TheSnootiePig!

And here are two from hat designer, Chatham Girl

It's easy to have fun with this trend and not spend a lot! You can get some great deals right now as I have seen many nautical pieces on sale in various stores and on-line!