dressing up

Some time after my daughter turned two, she started caring about clothing. After realizing she could choose her own wardrobe, my mini Rachel Zoe started offering me her fashion advice. Fancying party dresses for herself, it is no surprise that she prefers I wear skirts or dresses with sparkly ballet style flats.

In a hurry to get out of the house the other day, I caved to her demands and dressed in an ensemble she selected for me. Looking a bit like fairies, we set out to the grocery and picked up a few items before we fluttered back home and the pixie dust wore off and turned us back into a pair of pumpkins. I was a bit embarrassed at first, but after seeing the smile on her face after I put on the outfit — I'm likely to play dress up again.

Does your tot dress you up?
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Getting sexy for Halloween is fun, but getting a date and going with a theme can be really fun too. Since the plug and socket is overdone, I've come up with a few new and creative costume ideas for couples, so check them out below!

1. Naughty '50s Housewife and a Post Man — Go ahead and make fun of a silly stereotype!
2. Ball and Chain — A couple's classic, but not as popular as the plug and socket.
3. Hillbilly Honeymooners — All you need are a couple of beer helmets and some flip-flops.
4. Mario and the Princess — Everyone always does Mario and Luigi, but I never see the Princess.
5. Any of the couples from The Office — This is for those of you who really like to get into character!

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Since I've been spending my fair share of time in doctor's offices lately, I've picked up a few parenting tips. The other day, I saw a cute little girl walk into the pediatrician's waiting room all dressed up in scrubs. As she chatted with my wee one, I was able to ask her mother about her daughter's ensemble.

Like many youngsters, her daughter hated visiting the doctor for fear of shots. To help her overcome her fear, the smart mama bought the girl some scrubs of her own. Now when she has an appointment, she gets to play doctor with the pros and has a sense of camaraderie with them instead of animosity.

And, they make great pajamas or costumes for the Halloween holiday.

Mothers the world over call their children prince and princess as a term of endearment and entitlement. While the toy stores and costume shops are filled with plastic versions, why not give your child the chance to play their royal part with a beautiful, handmade crown from My Cakies?

These adorable, retro-looking crowns ($35) are made of 100% wool felt and wool felt blend with vintage buttons used to decorate the six designs. Tot friendly for birthday celebrations or everyday dress-up, the cotton-covered elastic back of each crown means that your child can grow from Prince to King.

As a child, there's nothing more fun than wobbling around in your mother's high heels. A recent Parenting article talked about the reasons children start to role play around two-years-old. And it mentioned the developmental changes that occur at that stage — kids notice changes in appearance, understand symbols and that they can pretend to be someone.

The piece also cited benefits of imaginary play. It said:

"Dressing up's also a crucial way for them to try new roles, rehearse real-life situations, and develop empathy—something they'll continue to do through imaginative play in the years to come. "Kids literally get to walk in other people’s shoes," says Linn. (So don’t freak out if your son is sporting a tiara or your little girl a necktie—it's normal for them to be curious about both genders.)"

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As a child, I was very into Halloween. So even now, I still get myself to a bar or party every Halloween, and I always dress up.

Some couples go their separate ways when dressing for Halloween, while other mates opt for couples Halloween costumes. If I happen to be with someone when Oct. 31 rolls around, I make it a point to plan our costumes so they match. One year, I was a bee and my boyfriend was a beekeeper (aww). What do you think: Is dressing up with your significant other cute or corny? Please share in the comments.


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Last week, I challenged you all to put together a dressy outfit for no more than $150. I started you off with these Xhilaration Multi Shell Chandelier Earrings, $9; they are way cute, inexpensive, and they're white, so they go with everything! To see all the budget dressup fab finds go here.

Oh! Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits with and you can use your Fab Find bookmarks too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when you are completing your Fab Finding missions.

Let's see what you all came up with!

Look #1, found by Fab_Kitty is so sophisticated! It's perfect for a dressy cocktail event, and the outfit only costs $147!

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