How to Dress a Cutie Pie

"Polka Dot Cutie-Pie"
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Need ideas on how to dress your little black girl?  Out of fresh inspiration on hair styles and cute ensembles?  No worries!

I've put together a mini look book with you, the mommy, the aunt, the grandmother, the big sis or mentor...in mind.  Just take a deep breath, relax and think about how cute your little friend will be in one of these distinct looks.  After she gets all dressed up don't forget to lavish her with words of how much you love her, how pretty she looks and give her a compliment on at least one specific attribute you especially admire about her (this will boost her confidence in a way she will never forget) because you've taken time to approve her for who she is!

With all the negativity and opposing images constantly flooding our black girls (and girls in general), this is very important to do at home.

Let's start with some really cute hairstyles:

Pink Princess
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Curly Hair Sweetie
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Spiral Princess
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African Princess: Two Strand Twists, Starter Locks
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Afro Puff Jewel: Braids and Afro Puffs
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Curly Q Do: Braids and Curly Ponytail
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Wash and Go Baby-Girl
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Two Strand Twist Baby Doll
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Cornrowed Braid Out Buttercup
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And here are some cute outfits for your little angel!

From Ralph Lauren:

Try the Jean Jacket/Skirt combo (plaid or a long patterned skirt).

She can even get dolled up in a fur coat with a collared shirt.

The purple skirt below is really cute due to it's many layers matched with a more casual sweater and scarf, creating a super-chic, high-fashion look!

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And then there's this combo that I simply adore- the sleek red jacket, collared shirt, sloopy hat and jean skirt.

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This girl is nothing short of adorable with a bubble vest, navy blue preppy purple scarf, white collared shirt, brown gloves and polka dot skirt.

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Perfect for the fall, this sweater slopes and droops on this pretty girl.  You can match it with a blue-jean rustic colored knee-length skirt and some boots.

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Are you looking for a cute outfit for a smaller girl?  Well, here's a couple I came across online that you might find adorable and easy to match up for her...

Sailor Ready Honey Bunch
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Polka Dot Cutie Pie
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So there you have it mommy's and lil' gal shoppers!  Here are a few looks that will have your little girl feeling like the beauty-queen she is meant to be...Until next time,

xoxo,

Jade Lee

P.S. What is your favorite hairstyle or outfit?  Do you have any other ideas for mommy's or lil' gal shoppers?  (Especially with this upcoming Christmas season?)

Polka Dot Glory: Ways to Wear Polka Dots

There are so many ways you can wear polka dots and jazz up these retro classics. 

You can wear black and white polka dots with a brown suede skirt and black pumps:

You can wear a classic polka dot dress with a matching skinny belt:

 

You can wear polka dot stockings with a pair of black or matching colored heels:

You can wear a polka dot cardigan or sweater with a white collared shirt:

You can wear a polka dot collared shirt with a graceful flowy  skirt:

You can wear a polka dot shirt under colored cardigan or sweater:

You can wear a polka dot sweater over a classic white shirt:

You can wear a polka dot blouse under a cardigan or sweater:

You can wear a polka dot collared shirt with a popping colored skirt:

You can wear a polka dot sweater or cardigan with a bright color like red, orange or royal blue:

You can wear a polka dot cardigan over a bold colored dress:

And there are probably even more combinations of polka dot glory!  Do you have any other ideas or polka dot pictures?

Old Skool Cool

I've found that some outfits are so ugly to me that they're cool.  Here's a classic example.  I am entitling this look, "Old Skool Cool".  Because you'd expect someone's grandmother to be wearing it, it has a character that makes it kind of cool if you put it together the right way.

I think the accessories and the cute skirt make this work.  It's a very modest, covered look but it is still chic.  The blouse has a lot of unique characteristics.  Take note of the v-cut sleeves at the elbows and the poofy shoulders and the way the blouse drapes gracefully on our models body.

I also like the way she added a cute little belt to add a touch of grace and modernity to this old skool type of skirt.  Her bracelets are also up-to-date and she tops it off with a cute hand bag in a complimentary color to purple with an unexpected pair of high heeled suede boots.  You could also add pumps to make a more retro look.

There's enough modern touches to turn this look into a mesh of old and new skool.  Great job!  Would you wear this?  What do you think?

 

Now, this second look screams, "ITALY!" to me and I loooovvveee it.  I put it in Old Skool Cool because of the Old Skool skirt.  This look proves that you can make any skirt look cool if you blend it was the right pieces and aren't afraid to make a statement.  The hat is amazing and the t-shirt is a great up-to-date touch to this entire look.  The shoes are also perfect because they're so cute.  Shoes can go a long way in bringing a piece of clothing to modern times!  They do wonders with skirts- especially wedges and heels.  Tennis shoes (sneakers) can also be paired with a skirt; this is an art!