When it comes to dressing simple, we know that denim and chambray are staples. One of our absolute favorite brands is Odette Williams, and they recently launched additional everyday wears including this sweet chambray dress.
We couldn't help but pair the Novaks together once more to show us how they tackle simple. And of course, little Lola approves of her dress.
I recently took a trip to New York and stopped by one of my favorite book stores - The Books of Wonder. This shop helped to create 'The Shop Around the Corner' in the Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks classic "You've Got Mail." As kids ran around the store and picked their favorite books, I couldn't help but repeat this line from the movie, "Don't you love New York in the fall? It makes me wanna buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils..."
Every August as a child, my favorite part about going back to school was preparing for it. I always bought the same colored-cover journal, the same pencil, and had 2 highlighters - 1 yellow and 1 pink, as the teachers requested. With this preparation period came the multiple trips to the bookstore and to the local shopping centers. I was excited with everyone's sense of urgency.
So today, I thought I'd contribute to the season by providing a style guide for the parents who may be a bit behind on wardrobe updates. Each outfit is simple, sweet, and perfect for the active bees on the playground.
If you're bookmarking this page already, let us know which are your favorite pieces we've featured! Hope you have a beautiful start to the fall (and don't forget the newly sharpened pencils).
Tee and Shirt: Lennon & Wolfe. Pants: Lennon & Wolfe. Backpack: Agatha Cub.
Leggings: Lennon & Wolfe. Shoes: Zuzii.
Scarf: Hucklebones. Dress: Hucklebones. Bracelets: 31 Bits.
Jacket: Ultra Violet Kids. Blouse: Go Gently Baby.
Sweater: Hucklebones. Skirt: Anais & I. Shoes: Zuzii.
Blouse: Hucklebones. Skirt: Egg by Susan Lazar. Mouse: Hazel Village.
Jacket: Agatha Cub. Raglan: Kira Kids. Sweatpants: Kira Kids.
Dress: Egg by Susan Lazar. Bow: Hucklebones. Shoes: Zuzii.
Jumper: Ultra Violet Kids.
Blouse: Hucklebones. Beanie: Hucklebones. Skirt: Anthem of the Ants.
Dress: Hucklebones. Loafers: Zuzii.
Tee: neve / hawk. Sweatpants: Kira Kids.
Bandana: Marin + Morgan. Sweater and shorts: Hucklebones.
Dress: Anthem of the Ants. Leggings: Lennon & Wolfe. Shoes: Zuzii.
Dress: Anais & I.
With much excitement, I present to you our exclusive collaboration with Lilla Barn. Bergen from Lilla Barn has kindly joined me in making two dresses that you can't find anywhere else, and it's all handmade with love. The first is the Maisie, a sweet and sleeveless a-line dress that is filled with micro gold metallic dots. The second is the Jane, a longer sleeved (but perfectly lightweight) dress that will make transitioning into fall all that much easier.
And if you happen to wonder where the names of the dresses came from, it should not come as a surprise that they derived from a few of my favorite books ("What Maisie Knew" by Henry James and "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte). I'm a bookworm, I know.
I hope you come to love the dresses as much as I do. I love its simplicity and versatility. You really can't go wrong with these two. Plus, they're a labor of love that I'm sure will be a family heirloom among the littles in your lives.
If you do purchase a dress, be sure to share your photos by using the hashtag #ZooeyXLillaBarn. You can also find Lilla Barn here: Instagram + Facebook.
