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Childrens’ Wardrobe Stylist: WhitneyAlana

Mudpies & Fairytales Inspiration Board

With the start of the Spring season brings new ideas, fresh concepts and amazing partnerships for our brand. Springtime refers to the season, and also to ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal and regrowth.

As a fashionista mom, not all children wake up and throw on whatever mismatched outfit they select. Some wear outfits selected by a professional, a childrens’ wardrobe stylist. Whether parents come seeking advice for everyday outfit suggestions for their children or for help with a special event like a family photo shoot – moms your style prayers have been answered.

WhitneyAlana is where fashion happens for kids!  We are super excited to partner with WhitneyAlana as the “go-to” childrens’ stylist for soon-to-be moms, new moms and moms. The partnership between WhitneyAlana and Baby Bash and Bling is like no other – its where mommyhood and style merge.  With Whitney as a mom, childrens’ wardrobe stylist, personal shopper and creator of childrens’ fashion blog Mudpies & Fairytales and having worked with the likes of Babiekins Magazine, Phelan Marc, HALO Kids, Young Black Starz, Jones Magazine and New York Kids Fashion Week Petite Parade – its only natural that we’ve come together!

With the experience of WhitneyAlana, we are excited to introduce The Style Child Workshop by WhitneyAlana, assisting moms with how to style their children without the big price tags while maintaining a child’s innocence - the latest fashion designs while shopping for clothes, shoes, accessories and more!

Stay connected with us as we announce dates, events related to The Style Child Workshop by WhitneyAlana. 

Mudpies & Fairytales Inspiration Board

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Mudpies & Fairytales is a childrenswear consulting agency, founded by Whitney Parker, that provides services in various areas such as styling, photography and brand management. We focus on providing an outlet for the creative display of children’s innocence and beauty within the fashion industry. We have had the privilege of working with clients such as Johnny Cupcakes, Shampoodle, Polkadot What, Duke of London, Sunbird Kids, Moon Kids, Tom & Drew, Liv B, and orangeheat just to name a few. Creatively we offer an outspoken vision on childrenswear design, styling and/or concepts for photography, commercials, video, TV, trendreporting and blogging services, visual merchandising, advertising concepts, interior design/concepts, kids product design and personal styling.

Stay connected with WhitneyAlana via Twitter, Instagram and Blog!

Twitter: @whitneyalana

Instagram: whitneyalana

Fashion Blog: www.mudpiesandfairytales.com

Toddler Tuesday: Teaching your child to read

On this Toddler Tuesday, we chat with The Bump Expert, who recently received these questions: 

Is it too early to start teaching my child to read?

My toddler is really getting the hang of identifying letters of the alphabet. Is it too early to try to teach her to read? How would I get started?

The Bump Expert responded; “The brains of most children haven’t developed the skills it takes to read until around age five or six. It’s possible that your toddler will pick it up sooner, but giving her reading lessons generally won’t speed up the process.

It’s never too early, however, to get her prepared — and excited — for her reading days. And the best way to do that is to read to her. Make the reading experience interactive by letting her pick out the book she wants you to read, holding the book in a way that she can see the pictures clearly, and asking her to point to the recognizable items on each page.”

What are your thoughts, please share with us on our Facebook Fan page today!

Toddler Reading

Toddler Tuesday: Celebrate Fall with Family (Fashion and Fun Activity)

If you’re looking for an outdoor fall activity with your toddler and want to stay on top of your comfortable fall fashion; consider the movie screening of Spookley: The Square Pumpkin at Montpelier Farms.

Spookley Square Pumpkin movie

Fashionistas first the activity, come out and visit with Spookley! Daily movie screenings on Saturday’s and Sunday’s in October during any of these movie times; 12:00 pm/2:00 pm/4:00 pm.  The movie last 45 minutes max.  And added bonus.  There will be a huge inflatable square pumpkin to take your picture with! Here’s a quick trailer from the movie.

Now the fashion part of fall.  Its not that hard to remain stylish, yet comfortable during the fall season.  Here’s the perfect outfit look for this family event.

Velour Skinny Pants: Skinny velour pants with a figure-hugging fit are a plush alternative to legging jeans. Faux pockets detail the front, and patch pockets trim the back. Button closure and zip fly.

Blank Denim Velour Skinny Pants

Top: Raw edges and an elongated side slit give a loose-fitting tee an easygoing, unfinished look. An uneven hem gives the silhouette a relaxed drape. Semi-sheer.

Cheap Monday Slice Top

Jacket: Rugged denim constructs a vivid cropped coat from Kelly Wearstler, finished with a cool studded panel of oxidized snaps along the front opening. An extended tab closes the stand-up collar, while a double-snap tab fastens the front hem. On-seam pockets discreetly detail the front, and a perforated metal ring accents the back yoke. The fitted long sleeves end in zip cuffs. Unlined.

Kelly Wearstler Rugged Denim Jacket

Booties: A bold exterior zip opens the gusseted shaft of these sturdy leather boots, styled with a bold contrast sole. A detachable strap wraps the ankle, and another buckles over the instep. Stacked rubber heel and sole.

Fall Fashion: Pour Victoire Montero Booties

Grab your jacket and head over to Montpelier Farms this fall!

Until the next adventure – Happy Tuesday!

Back to School: Lunch Boxes for Kids

From Parenting.com, we discovered some of the best lunch boxes for kids for the back to school season – yes its here already!

Fun stand-ins for the boring brown bag, from stylish lunch boxes to insulated bags. Plus, get healthy, delicious toddler lunch ideas your kiddo will love!

Travel-inspired:Planes, trains, and automobiles…they’re all here on this fun bag from Wildkin. Made of durable nylon, this lunch bag features a roomy interior with a mesh pocket for a cold pack — or more snacks for big kid appetites.

Travel Buddy Lunchbox

Happy Camper:Planes, trains, and automobiles…they’re all here on this fun bag from Wildkin. Made of durable nylon, this lunch bag features a roomy interior with a mesh pocket for a cold pack — or more snacks for big kid appetites.

Happy Camper Lunchbox

ABC:We love this ORE lunch bag’s vintage alphabet pattern, which mixes function with early learning fun. The bag’s laminated cotton canvas fabric is easy to wipe clean, and is fully insulated to keep your little scholar’s food the right temperature. Who knew learning could be so delicious?

ABC Lunchbox

Pretty in Pink:Say goodbye to blah-brown bag lunches! This handmade oilcloth lunch sack is a lightweight space-saver — she can fold up the empty bag and easily stash it in her backpack when she’s done. A double Velcro closure at the top keeps your little one’s meal safe and secure.

Pretty in Pink Lunchbox

Taste of the East:This unique, Japanese-inspired lunch bag is handmade with 100% cotton fabric and strong polyester drawstrings for kids ages four and up. The look is beautiful no matter how you tie it, and we love that it’s reversible. Once emptied and flattened out, the bag doubles as a placemat. Multiple patterns available.

Taste of the East

Get ready for BACK TO SCHOOL!

Source: Parenting.com http://www.parenting.com/gallery/kids-lunch-boxes?view=home&pnid=114264

Toddler Tuesday: London and USA edition tees from The Gap

On this Toddler Tuesday, we offer summer savings from the Gap from their London and USA edition tees. Check out these savings for the summer.

This Graphic Flag Teeoffers short sleeves, contrast crewneck and raglan sleeves, embroidered motorcycle and flag graphic print at chest and on sale for $11.99. And what about this tee? The Gap Flag Tee features short sleeves, crewneck and screen-printed graphic and patches at front.  This tee is on sale for $9.99.  All the London and USA edition toddler boy tees from the Gap range from $5.99 to $11.99.  Shop all the tees here!

Graphic Tee

Gap Light Blue Tee

Gap Dinosaur Tee

Graphic Flag Tee