Happy Birthday to ME!!!

My 10th birthday was nothing short of amazing!  My mom always plans the best parties and this year was no exception.  She planned a beautiful vintage Parisian affair with all of my closest friends.  I couldn't have asked for a better party.  AND I was able to get all fancy!!!  Oh and I can't forget that my Daddy (who happens to be the absolute best in the entire world) wore a tuxedo per my request and greeted all my guests as they arrived!  :)  What more could a girl ask for?!?

I picked out my outfit [a cream gold trimmed party skirt and gold sequin tank] from +RUUM American Kid's Wear and accessories from +Target and couldn't have been happier with how it all came together.  The party skirt was sooo cute and the shirt was dazzling!  At first I had no idea what I wanted to wear, but saw these pieces and immediately fell in love with both of them!  I can hardly wait to wear it to school.  Stay tuned to see how I change it up for the cold winter weather!  :)

A special thanks to the best parents EVER, the best friends and the most amazing fans!  Love you all!!!

Here's a cute parody of one of my my favorite songs for all you moms that need a little space by MyLifeSuckers. Enjoy your weekend!

Beauty is More Than Skin Deep.

I saw this video as an ad on YouTube and just had to share it.  It deals with something that means so much more than fashion.  It deals with self love.  It was so touching to me because I cannot count the number of times I have heard a little girl say to Charm "you're so lucky to be skinny" or "I wish I was small like you".  It breaks my heart to think of what conversations must be taking place at home for a child to feel as though she isn't perfect just the way she is.

I had one parent to tell me that she didn't think little girls should be too confident.  I was in shock, because I can't imagine anyone (regardless of their age) having too much confidence and self worth... as long as they aren't looking down on others, of course.  The line between confidence and conceit isn't very thin at all.  There is a huge difference.

Not only do I encourage both of my children to love their bodies and take care of them because they only have one, but I also remind them daily of how beautiful/handsome they are.  In addition, I'm always conscious about the things I say about my own body when they are around because I know that they are always listening.  Self love is inherited.

The way a girl feels about her beauty starts with how you feel about yours.  -Dove



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Sun Shiny Day!

Hello beautiful people!!  We're having some beautiful weather here and I'm taking full advantage when picking out my OOTD (outfits of the day).  As I go through last year's images I can see my style gradually evolving.  I guess my taste is maturing a bit.  Though I'm still very much enjoying being a kid!  :) 

Here's a really cute maxi dress my mom picked out for me at +Crazy 8.  I paired it with a little denim shrug I got from one of my favorite boutiques in Japan to avoid being sleeveless at school.  I'm thinking when it gets a bit cooler I'll pair it with a white denim jacket. 

Ready For the Class RUUM!

It's no surprise that I chose to do most of my school shopping this year at +RUUM American Kid's Wear and also no surprise that their new fall line didn't disappoint.  With an array of styles and the season's must-have prints there are options for everyone... and for those like myself with a style for various fashion trends there are lots to chose from! 
Moving away from the typical basic denim jeans and flashy tops, I had a lot of fun with the many printed pants.  A bold printed bottom and solid top is a nice twist and just my style.  Here are a few of my favorite pieces from the season.

I love statement pieces and these pants are just that.  They both pair well with simple tops or fancier tops if that's your taste.  I chose to keep it simple.  Though, I did pick up a really cute top to go with the wide leg pants for when I want to switch things up. 

I have to add that it is insane how comfortable these pants are!  If it weren't for the strict dress code I'd wear these to dance practice! 

Not stopping there, I also found several pairs of skinny jeans in different colors and prints.  They have something for everyone with prints ranging from floral to camo!  Here's a shot of some super cute ones I found in cotton candy (pink).  I love that +RUUM American Kid's Wear has Super Soft Skinny Jeans in slim fit.  I have a hard time finding jeans to fit me due to my small frame at times because if they fit my waist they're usually too short (and I end up either cuffing them in the summer time or wearing them with boots during the fall or winter months).  However, the jeans at +RUUM American Kid's Wear fit me PERFECTLY!!!  I tried on about 6 pair and I loved (and bought) them all!!  {Thanks, Mom & Dad!} 

Here's a couple shots of me wearing the cotton candy skinnies along with a cute graphic tee, embellished sneaker and headband.  I only wish the sneakers on my t-shirt were in the store as well!  

Of course, I have tons more to share, but I will have to do a haul so stay tuned for that.  In the mean time, have a wonderful school year, learn all you can and enjoy every moment!  Don't forget to follow my blog and share it with all your friends! 

What's the perfect cure for Monday Blues?  CUTE SHOES!!!  In fact, cute shoes takes care of the blues any day of the week for me!  ;-) 
This summer there are so many styles and trends to chose from... and then of course there's always the option to create your own!  Tell us what your favorite shoes are this season and what you like to pair them with.

DIY Fashion!

My 9 year old fashionista has officially entered the world of fashion design.  This is her first "piece".  Of course, it's Tie Dye!  Where else would you start? 

She created this little masterpiece using her school color and a ton of rubber bands!  The embellishments on the collar add just the perfect touch for my fancy little lady.  Please post a comment and tell her how much you love her design!