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Celebaby Style: Inadvertently Matching Mama and Tot

LilSugar — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:00:00 -0700

Picking out outfits for both you and your tots can be a chore when you really need to dash out the door. It's no wonder that almost 75 percent of lilsugar readers said they unintentionally dress like their tykes given that we tend to outfit our offspring in clothes of our choosing.

Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz seemed to succumb to this trend when heading to the Sea Cliffs exhibit at the LA Zoo this week. Their black and white ensembles extended beyond little Bronx's attire and into their stroller choice. Check out how you can achieve this black and white family dressing theme below.

Cut Picnic Costs by Tossing Household Items in the Basket

babysugar — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:03:44 -0700

The point of a picnic is to get out of the house and enjoy the outdoors with the family. I am an admitted foodie, but not going to break the bank by packing a gourmet meal for our afternoon adventures with the kids. They dine and dash toward the swings leaving my husband and I to scarf up what we can before chasing them around. Leave the fine dining to date night and use existing household items for a day on the grass with the tots.

Grocery bags - If they're good enough to bring food home from the store, they'll serve well for toting it to the park, too. They also double as trash and recycling receptacles.
Finery - I keep take-out utensils for these occasions. If it's not too much trouble, you can also bring along your own silverware and wash it at home later.
Blanket - Instead of packing a fancy throw for the occasion, use an old moving blanket (like those used by U-Haul or moving companies) and a sheet. A heavy moving blanket will stay in place and absorb any wetness from dew or rain and can unfold for seating many. Bring along paperclips and attach an old sheet for a soft and cheery appearance.
Old containers - Pack sandwiches, veggies, fruits, and other delectable snacks in rinsed out containers. Refill reusable bottles with water and juices instead of buying new ones.
Games - Bring along a bevvy of games to humor the whole family. Blow bubbles, throw dice, doodle with chalk, or fly a kite!
Music - Bring the noise and the funk! Don't fret if you're iPodless, make your own music with cups, tubs, or a guitar for those who are musically inclined!

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J'Adore Dressing Like Mama When It's Adore La Vie

babysugar — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:00:00 -0700

There are rare moments when matching mom-daughter dresses are irresistible. Companies like Adore La Vie are putting a different spin on a fad once made popular by the floral loving designer Laura Ashley - gone are the days of frumpy dresses with shoulder pads. Adore La Vie showcases sprightly silk swing dresses to both delight mom and baby's palette. Available in three fabulous styles, the frocks are sure to garner attention, but mum better be ready to pay a pretty price - $162 for baby and $286 for herself. Would these frocks change your mind on family dressing?

Family Dressing: New Year's Eve Attire

LilSugar — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:00:07 -0800

Slip into some festive jammies and watch the ball drop tomorrow night. If you are opting for a night at home on the couch over braving the crowds on New Year's Eve, deck your family out in fun flannel pajama sets that will keep them warm and have them ready for bed. We found plenty of funky prints at all price points that your lil ones can wear well into the New Year! So lounge into 2009 and make your newest accessory a pair of cushioned slipper boots!

Family Dressing: Julianne Moore and Liv Freundlich

LilSugar — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:00:47 -0800

New Yorkers were seeing double the other day when gorgeous Julianne Moore and her adorable daughter, Liv Freundlich, stepped out into the chill bundled up in wool peacoats and slim trousers.

Dressed in dark neutral tones, the duo's outfits complemented their thick heads of red hair, fair complexions and pale eyes. The classic wardrobe staple is cute on the six-year-old and equally chic on her mum proving that investing in a traditional garment will get you Winter upon Winter of wear. Check out these awesome options for Fall family dressing!
Bauer-Griffin

Patricia - $180.00	Military Peacoat - $62.00
Little Marc Girl's Classy Peacoat - $298.00	Peacoat - $58.00
Tory Burch Peacoat - $595.00	Vivienne Westwood Mangano Black Peacoat - $1,463.00
MICHAEL Michael Kors Michael Michael Kors black wool double breasted peacoat - $189.00	Kenneth Cole Reaction black wool blend double breasted peacoat - $120.00

Does Your Whole Family Dress Up For Halloween?

babysugar — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:16:18 -0700

Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. Creativity and dress up allow you to be someone else for just a little while. Many parents use the spooky holiday as an excuse to dress the whole family up in one guise. I'm not sure how I feel about that concept. Perhaps being pregnant is a blessing in, errr, disguise! Would I rather be sitting at home doling out candy on my comfy couch or matching myself up to accompany a wee Dorothy by suiting up as the Wicked Witch of the West and piling recycled foil on my husband for a reprise of the Tin Man?

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Celebaby Style: Michael Wahlberg

LilSugar — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:00:00 -0700

Mark Wahlberg and his lil man, Michael, were out and about in Bel Air. The duo is clearly fans of family dressing. Decked out in white shirts, neutral shorts and Adidas kicks, the father and son were two of a kind.

The two-year-old's mother is model Rhea Durham who has also given birth to his older sister, Ella Rae, 5, and is currently expecting the fifth member of Marky Mark's funky bunch, another boy, who is set to debut this month. If you want your wee one to have clean, suave style like Michael, check out the options below.

Adidas 'Superstar II' Sneaker ($45)

Hanes Tank 3-Pack ($5)

Chino Shorts ($33)

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Did You Unintentionally Dress Like Your Tot?

LilSugar — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:00:52 -0700

While flipping through pictures of my daughter as a newborn, I was shocked to find so many of me wearing pastels while cradling my babe. Prior to her birth, I was big on black and jewel toned clothing, but I guess outfitting her in soft hues had me subconsciously thinking pink. It seems Isla Fisher has been experiencing some of Olive's attire desire as well. Did this happen to you?
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Do You Outfit Your Kids to Keep Track of Them?

LilSugar — Tue, 27 May 2008 08:00:11 -0700

Last night on Jon & Kate Plus 8, Jon and Kate explained that they outfit their twins and sextuplets in bright colors when going on outings to help keep track of them. I met a woman at the playground who told me she dresses in the same colors as her children so she can remember what they are wearing. Do you use a similar tactic to keep track of your tots?

Family Dressing: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding?

LilSugar — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 09:30:41 -0800

When the Hanna Andersson catalog arrives, I know it's that time of year - when moms and dads dust the mothballs off their holiday sweaters and outfit the kids for the annual family portrait. While a complementary color palette makes for an aesthetically-pleasing picture, are these matching pajamas taking the concept a bit too far?