Monday, December 08, 2008

Christmas Clothes




So Friday morning was spent antique-ing. Then Friday night was spent getting the kids Christmas Outfits put together.

Most years this doesn't happen till mid-December. Or even Christmas Eve. But this year, we had tickets to the Nutcracker for Saturday the 6th, and I wanted the kids' clothes ready to go by then. Because other than church, the Nutcracker is pretty much the only other event this month that requires something festive and a bit formal.
I'm very happy with the results — the whole family looked great this weekend in greys and silvers, blacks and reds.





Ralph just needed a tie. Maude needed the whole shebang — dress, tights, shoes. Olive also needed everything. Betty had a great dress, but it was too summery, so we added a red turtleneck beneath. Oscar's red shirt from last year still fit fine. He just needed some new pants.

Sources.
Oscar's grey, pin-striped pants and red socks from Place. Betty's black and white damask print dress from Shabby Apple. Betty's red, ruffled turtleneck from Place. Betty's tights, plus tweed-and-patent maryjanes from Target. Maude's silver silk dress from CrewCuts (amazing markdowns!). Maude's plaid tights and velvet flats from Target. Olive's plaid silk dress from Gymboree. Olive's tights and shoes from Target. Ralph's red tie from CrewCuts — was $30, now under $10.


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23 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Love the clothes... and love those metal chairs on the final pictures. Where did you get those? Thanks so much! Love your blog!

Monday, December 8, 2008 at 3:26:00 PM EST  
Blogger chloe's mom said...

So beautiful! Loved the story about your sweet hubby and dress selection. You make us all want to be better people!

Monday, December 8, 2008 at 4:58:00 PM EST  
Blogger Sara said...

THese pictures are so great! Very festive and I love the kids all looking out the window - what a great memory for you :)

Monday, December 8, 2008 at 5:39:00 PM EST  
Blogger Sara said...

THese pictures are so great! Very festive and I love the kids all looking out the window - what a great memory for you :)

Monday, December 8, 2008 at 5:39:00 PM EST  
Blogger Liz Stanley said...

very cute! can't wait to see you guys! we're coming next week

Monday, December 8, 2008 at 5:46:00 PM EST  
Blogger kelly said...

what a beautiful famiily

Monday, December 8, 2008 at 7:06:00 PM EST  
Blogger kelly said...

what a beautiful famiily

Monday, December 8, 2008 at 7:07:00 PM EST  
Blogger Miss | A said...

I love your blog. I would love to see your Practical Christmas Wish List(see my post)! Have a great day! Cheers

Monday, December 8, 2008 at 8:44:00 PM EST  
Blogger Sarah Bradley said...

What a beautiful family you have. Very festive-- you are truly blessed! :)

Monday, December 8, 2008 at 8:54:00 PM EST  
Blogger Preppy Coastee said...

Your christmas pictures are so beautiful! LOOOVE the last one with the two little ones with fingers up the nose; classic. lol.

Your family is picture perfect.

Love your blog. :o)

Monday, December 8, 2008 at 9:31:00 PM EST  
Blogger Erin said...

Where did you get that gigantic gorgeous flower in Maude's hair? It's so rich and elegant. Lovely!

Monday, December 8, 2008 at 10:54:00 PM EST  
Blogger Petit Elefant said...

Gabrielle, love the top two photos of the kids. Frame-able!

Monday, December 8, 2008 at 11:41:00 PM EST  
Blogger Mom in Mendon said...

What's the "sweet hubby/dress selection" story? How was the Nutcracker?

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 12:06:00 AM EST  
Blogger Mom in Mendon said...

...and, of course, everyone looks beautiful!

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 12:08:00 AM EST  
Blogger Janika said...

Love this post! Your kids are so cute and you've inspired me to get our "Nutcracker outfits" together!

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 8:43:00 AM EST  
Blogger Gabrielle of Design Mom said...

Thank you everyone for our kind comments.

Erin, the flower in Maude's hair came from Shabby Apple.

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 9:40:00 AM EST  
Blogger nelya said...

What a beautiful party of five! I especially love the the first snapshot. Such sweet faces on all of them.

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 9:51:00 AM EST  
Blogger Cameron Gonzales said...

Fun pictures! Really like your blog!

Cameron Gonzales
http://kidswearsource.blogspot.com
"Sharing online sources for inexpensive kids clothing"

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 5:53:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Beautiful photos! Love the ones involving the window - looking out from both perspectives.

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 6:49:00 PM EST  
Blogger Carol P said...

Lovely, but don't you live in NYC? Brrr, no sleeves!

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 7:35:00 PM EST  
Blogger wendyhcd said...

Gab, i love how you shot these photos. i especially like Betty's dress and how you Christmas-ed it up with the red. and Oscar and Betty have my favorite pose of all. classic. Merry Christmas to the Blairs!

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 4:32:00 AM EST  
Blogger tracey clark said...

the shot of them looking out the window is PRESH!

Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 10:45:00 AM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Lovely kids!

Friday, January 9, 2009 at 7:43:00 AM EST  

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