fall mini style

this are my favorite kind of posts.  scouring the internet for fashion forward pieces for my little people.  having girls to dress in clothing that I can only wish came in MY size is JUST amazing.  not to leave out you boy mamas, but ya'll.  the florals and texture and layers upon layers of trendy fall style for littles is over the top!  PLUS, lots of these styles are on sale (40% off at old navy!) and using code FALL4IT at gap will get you 40% off!  AND, you can earn gapcash with your purchases.

first up- the boho preppy style of layering in these two outfit options.  I see these outfits as something more special than preschool or a playdate this fall- how about some inspiration for your fall family photos?  in our fall pictures from last year we were MAD for PLAID and this year I'm super excited for what we have planned, but the layered look always makes any outfit look more dressed up.  this new plaid henley top from the pendleton collection at gap is just perfection!  you could mix and match this top + the tassle shawl sweater with the grey denim instead of the flare jeans, but I really LOVE flare jeans on my little ladies.  let me just say, lilly pulitzer cardigan is a monstrous splurge for toddler clothing, but I sized up so the girls can wear them through two seasons instead of one.  I did that last year with a handful of vests and cardigans and they still fit comfortably this season again.  the oversized look is "in" anyway.

shop these preppy fall layered looks

so many fun things go along with this time of year and these outfits would be perfect for the pumpkin patch, apple picking, and of course church on sunday. how amazing are those mustard colored skinny corduroy pants?!  all three of my girls may have these cords and all three of them might be in the same amazing mustard color. hashtag: matchingforlife OR, even more so, matching IS life?  probably. 

the mix and match of pattern and texture between the floral blouse and the lace cardigan, as well as the knit weave of the cowl neck sweater and the corduroy pants is something that I love to do when I dress myself, so of course I carry that over to their wardrobe as best I can.

because sometimes they just want to wear their sweatpants and my little pony tee shirts and I don't fight it. (well, I don't fit it that hard.)

shop these mix + match looks

two words. moto leggings.  I was searching for a pair of moto pants for myself and fell upon a toddler version and about fell out of my chair! h+m is doing it right, ya'll!  and they are cheap (for what they are).  I love the edgy style mixed with the romantic look of the layered sweater or the boho style of the sleeveless sweater tunic. again, something I really focus on for my own style- so it is SO fun to find things in little girl styles, too! 

the real question is.. how long are you going to make me wait, Texas?!  I guess we'll just fake it till we make it until then:)

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Fall L o v e List

October is here.  Im among the MANY others that are so excited for this time of year.. and my day dreams of sharing this upcoming fall and winter season with a third little girl in the mix are about to get real!  So much about the rest of this year is exciting - and it all starts with this month.  So.. how about we love a little?

1. baby j a m s.

Basically it comes down to having more babies because I just love pajamas so much.  I never realized how much of a collection one could accumulate and more babies means more jammies.  Totally kidding, but really baby pajamas are just more fun than real clothes.  There is a reason why we love yoga pants, right?  I don't know what it is.. AND when there is an opportunity to boost the festive level a bit its even better. 

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2. pumpkin patch hunting.

WHO are those tiny babies?  So many plans to make and such little time.  Our local pumpkin patch has been setting up all week long in preparation for October 1st!  I cant wait to go pick out pumpkins with our sweet girls.  

3. homemade soup.  One of THE best parts about this time of year is the toasty comfort of delicious food. Soup is my foodie love language.  I could write a book with the amount of soup recipes I have made and created.  This taco soup is a crock pot favorite. Actually anything in my crock pot is a favorite:)  This meatball soup is on my list to be one of the first I make and my favorite potato soup will find its way back into the regular dinner rotation.  Also.  Two words: bread.bowl. 

4. halloween costumes + parties.  Halloween is probably my favorite holiday.  I wouldn't have said this before the babes came along, but there is SO much to do as a family this time of year and I find that as I approach my third halloween holiday as a mom it just keeps getting better.  When Parker and Jolie started preschool last month (its already been a month!) I volunteered to be 'room mom'.  Yesterday at drop off I was reminded that the halloween party was coming up - and I needed to start planning.  What? YES!  I am so excited about this!! I spent the rest of the afternoon scouring pinterest in search of ideas.  I loved these chalkboard pumpkins craft to keep it on the low mess radar for twelve toddlers:)  Halloween Trail Mix and fall dipped pretzel sticks would be a fun treat for the kiddos to take home.  I also think I just want to set up one of these Halloween Bevi Bars  in my kitchen nook. On another note still related to Halloween.. the girls' halloween costumes are DONE and now if these next three weeks could hurry so they can wear them..  

5. fall decor + pumpkin everything.

I usually just have a couple things I set out around the house and on the porch during the fall months, but this year I couldn't resist these handmade wooden pumpkins for the buffet table in my kitchen.  I had every intention of putting them outside and then I saw them in person and realized I needed to see them every single day because I loved them so much.. so they stayed inside:) Fall favorites include all the best smells of the season - I just cannot picture fall without every version of BBW's pumpkin candle.  Pumpkin Pecan Waffles is my all time favorite, but this year there are a few newbies on the shelves.. Pumpkin Spiced Cheesecake (oh my yum) and Apple Pumpkin Pancakes! I feel like I need to start baking..

'hello fall' banner // latte mugs

Don't even get me started on the baked goods.
Happy Fall, ya'll!