Outfit of the day

This morning was surprisingly stress free. Although Sofia and the boys all woke up later than normal, she got ready for school on her own without a fight AND we got out of the house on time. What?!? 

Of course getting ready on her own means her outfit is of her own choosing. 

It could be worse. At least it's temperature/weather appropriate. 

Shirt: Gymboree 

Skirt: Cherokee from Target 

Leggings: Carter's 

Knee high socks (even though one has fallen down slightly): I think they are Babylegs but really does anyone know what brand your socks are usually? 

Shoes: New Balance 

She also requested her hair style, two braids like Anna's (from Frozen) with two really long white ribbons. Ok. I can do that. 

Outfit of the day

I thought for a minute there I wouldn't have any posts of Sofia's chosen outfits anymore. She seemed to always want someone else to pick out her clothes. So of course her outfits matched and looked normal. And then she started requesting outfits to be laid out and then refusing to wear them. "No I want to wear THIS shirt." We'll shoot. Then just pick out your own clothes then!! 

And that's how I came home to find her wearing this cute little combo. 

What is this?? 

Shirt: Gymboree 

Skirt: mini Boden 

Jeans: hand me downs but I think from penny's 

Shoes: Gymboree 

Elsa tiara/crown: Disney store 

Sofia's Jeans on Jeans Action

This is totally a Sofia original. 

Why yes she is wearing a jean skirt OVER her jeans. 

This is actually an outfit she wore the other day and I just hadn't had a chance to post it. What I had originally set out for her consisted of the jeans and a bunch of other stuff not seen here. What she came out of her room wearing cracked me up. But at the same time, it kind of works. At least both denim items are of similar color. And I guess I'd rather have this than a Canadian tuxedo... 

This outfit also has some significance because it's the first time we were able to put Sofia's hair in a high ponytail. She wants to grow it out "long like Rapunzel!"She also took some scissors to it over a year ago and we had to put some layers in to remedy that, so those layers have finally grown out enough to allow for a high ponytail. 

Shirt - hand-me-down of unknown origin

glitter jean Skirt - Old Navy

bootcut jeans - Old Navy

shoes - Michael Khors

korker bow - TuTu Cute Creations by Amanda 

Sofia's outfit of the day

This kid cracks me up. 

I love how she can coordinate colors across her entire outfit. Which is why is kills me when she comes out of her room wearing some outfit that doesn't match at all. She stuck with a pink theme with this get up today. 

Shirt - Old Navy 

Skirt - a gift but I think from Kohl's 

Jeggings - Old Navy 

Shoes - sketchers 

Accessories - custom made stamped heart necklace (it has her name on it) from Tu Tu Cute Stamped on etsy.com  and Hello Kitty Nerd glasses found on Amazon 

If you haven't noticed from these fashion posts yet, most of Sofia's clothes are not high end. She does have a few pieces we've either splurged on or were gifted that are nicer, but most of her stuff comes from Old Navy and Target. I'd like to think Sofia is a testament to the fact you don't have to spend a lot of money to look good. I hardly ever buy a complete outfit at one sitting, but I do keep in mind what she has in her closet already. It's super easy when half your closet is pink. 

A trip to the park was on the agenda today so I'm glad that Sofia wore appropriate shoes and pants under her skirt. That doesn't slways happen. Ironically Sofia preferred riding her scooter around than playing on the playground. 

Sofia refused to pose for any photos today. So I caught her right before she sneezed. Oops. 

Sofia's outfit of the day

Here's another post highlighting Sofia's great fashion sense. This outfit is a collaboration between the two of us. 

Top: Old Navy

Skirt: Cherokee from Target

Capri leggings: Carter's 

Moccasins: Freshly Picked

Headband: Gymboree 

I'm loving this color combination. 

 We are headed to Happy Hollow today so I'm sure this will be great for running around the park and playground. Her brothers are quite stylish today as well! 

Sofia's style

Putting Sofia's clothes away after doing laundry today I realized, dang this girl has got a lot of clothes. I don't feel like I've purchased that much stuff for her to wear, but I must be wrong because she sure has a lot to choose from. Actually I've probably curbed my clothing purchases for her quite a bit because I've learned the hard way if she don't like it, she's not wearing it. But I can't pass up a great deal so if a see a bargain, I'll get it. 

Most days, Sofia picks out her own outfit. Even if she asks me to pick out her outfit, inevitably she's going to change at least one article from my selection. Those days are usually fine. But the days Sofia has 100% control are very hit or miss. Sometimes she picks a real winner. Sometimes, not so much. Although Dad and I have ultimate veto power (no you can not wear a tank top and shorts when it's 40 degrees outside, even if you are wearing snow boots) we don't want to stifle her creativity and put a bunch of pressure on "looking good" so we usually let her go with what she wants. Maybe me more than Dad.... 

So I thought it would be fun to occasionally highlight some of Sofia's outfits. I'd say her style is part bohemian, part fairy, part color-blind. This season's staples have been leggings and long sleeved tees with the occasional skirt thrown on top. We started out with a lot of blue, white, and red, but now it's morphed into teals and purples lately. 

Here's today's outfit, 100% picked out by Sofia. (And I'd log this one as a winner)

Dress: Hilo Hattie's (Hawaiian aloha-wear) 

Cardigan: Target

Shoes: Michael Kohrs (from Nordstrom Rack)

Tiara and Fairy Wand: model's own - but probably from the dollar section at Target

I hope you'll enjoy following along as I share some of Sofia's great fashion sense.