Pantaloon Princess

Mini's pink pantaloons are a serious fashion statement. Part MC Hammer part fisherman pant they come from the Prestons via Thailand and are perfect for summer dressing. Light weight and roomy they certainly pack a punch. We've teamed it with her pink heart body from Bonton for a pretty take on her Kung Fu style.

Rain rain go away!

Rain rain go away come back another day! Is it summer? No! It's Britain and it's freezing and the heavens have opened and despite living here for over thirty years I'm still unprepared for a British summer. Mini and I were out for a jaunt in st johns wood with pal Noah and mum Shelley and it poured and while it poured mini exploded. Or rather her nappy did. Twice today thanks to her teething, so although she started out the day in her purple cherry jumpsuit she then switched to her Makie dove grey polka pantaloons and finally she ended up in her brand new Gap star print leggings that I had bought that afternoon. Amazingly they still went with her original outfit and her new mushroom toned Quinny. Now that's coordination for you.

Going Dotty

We've gone a bit dot crazy today. Channelling next season's polka dot trend. It may have been everywhere on the catwalks from Paul Smith to Marc Jacobs and Stella McCartney Mini however is ahead of the curve in her Bonton pink and taupe spotted vest worn under a linen dress from Caramel. This dress is so short it regularly reveals her cotton voile spot bloomers and her fantastic pink and White polka slippers. Spotastic!

Hanging on the telephone

Mini loves to chat. As with any toddler the lure of a telephone is immense and Mini loves to pick them up and have a natter. After swiping my iPhone and promptly disregarding it under a pile of laundry for me to spend twenty minutes searching for she then nabs the home phone.
Today Mini is spending some time at the office with me and as every Red reader knows, the Red fashion team love a stripe. With that in mind Mini fit right in with her navy and White Breton striped bubble hem dress from The Gap worn with her red Bonton leggings and h+m red polka 1950's shades and White Mary Janes. Just wish the sun had been shining.

Days Away

We've been to Germany visiting Mini's great grandmother otherwise known as uhr Omi or Mimi for short. She was recently usurped as the youngest great grandchild by little Lea who is three months old. Mini had loads of fun at the local petting zoo with her cousins where the miniature goats and lamas loved eating from her hand. Mean whilst the big distraction back at Mimi's was tipping out and then putting the caramels back into the sweetie bowl, Mini soon learnt how to unwrap them and pop the sticky spheres into her mouth. Let's just say uhr Omi had a big fan.

Wistful thinker

It could just be the new teeth coming through but Mini is looking rather wistful today. She's all about hugging and resting her head on my shoulder. I'm not complaining, I get extra cuddle time.
Today mini is sporting yet another one of her summer dresses. An apple green floral print ruffle sundress from The Gap. My niece Talulla is flummoxed as to why Mini always wears dresses. This isn't quite true, as you fashion filers know, Mini has been known to rock her skinny denims and tapered cargos as well as loving a playsuit. However like her mother when summer comes around there is nothing fresher to wear than a simple summer dress.

Whizz Kids

What better way to celebrate uncle George's birthday than with a picnic in the park with her cousins. Mini was wearing her gorgeous red and white gingham sundress from Little Koala with its matching knickers and red bow for the occasion. She has this uncanny knack of doing that Roman'esque lounging thing. she weirdly lies on her side, propping her body up with her elbow and then proceeds to eat a rice cake whilst lounging. super bizarre but perfect picnic style.

On our way home this afternoon, we stopped by Natalie and her eldest daughter Grace, who kindly gave Mini a ride in her Barbie style electric jeep. Talk about a Malibu ride, we strapped her in and she whizzed around, circuit after circuit squeeling with delight.