ruffles and roses

Once in awhile we find a really cute outfit that includes matching accessories, like hats, bibs, and socks.  Typically this is not Lil's style, but every so often we go with the head-to-toe baby ensemble.  This one is  all about the booty, baby.  With rows of pink ruffles peeking out from beneath a bow-studded trapeze top, the leopard and rosebud print seems... subtle.  Throw in the ruffled brim on the matching cloche, and Lil's suddenly part flower face, part wildcat!

bird's eye view

you think I look silly?

 really?

like mother, like daughter.

This is not one of those Mini-Me entries.  I did not dress Lil up in a mommy-matching outfit. I just couldn't do that to her (or to myself).  This is about the strange coincidental case of baby fashions imitating outdated tattoo art. I find baby onesies with Che Guevara are much more appealing than ones with little slogans referring to diapers and bottles (though there is an "mmmm, boobies" onesie that I find irresistible).  I was on the verge of purchasing a baby tee featuring Bob Marley with a huge spliff hanging out of his mouth, but I came to the conclusion that adult content while entertaining, can sometimes border inappropriate.  Maybe that- and my love of Baby Gap- is a sign that I'm becoming Mainstream. I guess this means I'll be purchasing a Justin Bieber action figure any day now.

Back to today's entry.  Lil's onesie features a classic tattoo print of a koi with a wave.  Nearly half a lifetime ago I went out and got myself that exact same tat.  Don't ask what made me get it, or why I chose a koi. But I was pretty stoked when her Grumpaw Mike came over with this little onesie (from Baby Gap's boy collection, of course) because now, in a very non-Lilli Pullizer sort of way, we match.

mommy & me?

wedding outtake, 2009.