Monthly Archives: December 2009

Raindrops are fallin' on my head…and toes!

Big Kiddo, Things We Like

Out here in California our winters would make you northern and mid-western folks laugh. We don’t get snow and “freezing” to us is when things dip down into the 40s. While we don’t have the need for parkas and mittens, we do get lots of rain. And that means one thing: rain boots. There are so many cute ones out there now, it’s amazing. I have to say I love the classic Froggy or Lady Bug boots, but there are so many more options in a variety of price ranges. And really, is there anything cuter than a lil kid splashing through rain puddles with a big grin on his or her face??


I love the mix of pink and brown—keeps it girlie but with a little twist. Find them HERE.


In the world of children’s fashion, boys tend to get the short end of the stick…but these insanely cute cowboy rain boots from Western Chief nearly make up for it. Your little buckeroo will look amazing. Yee haw! Find them HERE.



Once Dottie’s lil peach is old enough I think I will be gifting these sweet babies to her. Find them HERE.


Oh Totinette, how you make me yearn for a little girl!! How crazy cute are these Mary Jane boots?? Find them HERE.

I love Paul Frank and the new (and WAY cheaper!) Paul Frank for Target line has some choice goodies—these babies are among my top picks! Perfect for a boy OR a girl. Find them HERE.


I suspect these are meant to be for little boys but I have the feeling these would look even more adorable on a wee little tom boy. Find them HERE.


Looooove these sassy Penguin galoshes! Find them HERE.


These little guys are cute and I like how the rubber is more of a matte than the usual shiny boot. Find them HERE.


Awww, these little fairy boots are totally over the top cute. Apparently Suri Cruise agrees! Find them HERE.

Sew Darling: Oliver and S Patterns

Big Kiddo, Crafts + DIY

I’ve been following the charming Miss Tsia and her very clever mother, Liesl on their blog Disdressed for what seems like ages.

Liesl launched the sweetest line of sewing patterns for children called Oliver + S that have become incredibly popular over the past couple of years. And with good reason when you can create such darling dresses as this one by Jennifer, of Bundle, a delicious Etsy store full of baby goodies like bibs and burp-clothes.

This adorable creation is the playdate dress pattern and features such clever little details like an inverted pleat at the sleeve hem and a bib-style yoke.

Really Jennifer, is too cute.  In fact it transcends cute to KOOT, which is like taking it to eleven in cuteness.

I’d like to make one in my size, please!  This just screams for some sweet mother/daughter combo–don’t you agree?

‘Tis the Season for Tights!

Kiddo Style: Modern

Now that I’m nicely full of roast beef and egg nog and all of the gift wrap properly recycled, I can focus on what I love most about this time of year: post-holiday sales!

One of my favorite looks for little girls is fun colorful tights. For example this great trio from Boden on sale from $28 to $20. Not too shabby!

Even Old Navy has a couple of dandy tights in pink polka-dotted deliciousness for a mere $4.99!

I’m not saying you need to break the bank on tights, but if you wanted to, you could shell out a bit more coin for this very colorful and chock full of personality pair by Deux Par.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now that certainly starts off the new year with some well needed sassiness!

Welcome to our World.

Uncategorized

Well hello. This is it, the beginning of Modern Kiddo. We’re Alix & Dottie, two fun-lovin’ mommies who love retro, vintage and all things cute. Dottie has an adorable lil bebe named Georgia and Alix has a 5 year old charmer named Wolfie, so they’re constantly on the prowl for cute duds to outfit them in. This is our journey…our quest for cute. We’re glad you’re coming along for the ride!