Playground Chic

I know that everyone is eagerly awaiting Emerson's party post and I promise it's in the works! Honestly I didn't take one single picture that day, so if I did a party recap it would be a completely photo-less post! I know that sounds crazy... but we hired an incredibly talented photographer and I completely trusted that she would capture all of the details and love on Emerson's special day. So I really allowed Derek and myself to kick back and soak up every second of the sweet little soiree with our fantastic family and friends. It was fantastic, but more on that later... I swear! In the meantime I thought I would touch on a fun topic, play clothes for the little men in your life! Emerson is officially walking which means we are now frequent visitors at the neighborhood playground. I love watching him interact with other children, learning to climb steps and sifting through sand but I have found that it is tough on his clothes. Luckily Emerson received some great pieces from Baby Gap for his bday and they really are holding up well. I am a frequent Baby Gap shopper and have found that while their pieces are slightly higher than say Target, you really get what you pay for.

For those of you that also have little boys, you have likely come to the same realization that I have. Boys clothes are HARD. There is rarely cute stuff available and when you finally DO find something decent it's inevitably sold out in your little guy's size (or am I the only one!?). I get a lot of compliments on how I dress Emerson and I think the primary reason for that is that I keep it simple stupid, haha! Our favorite outfits for play dates, running errands or casual dining out usually consist of easy breezy staple pieces like those above. 

Gap's worn in tees are super soft and paired with their fun and preppy knit shorts they can really make for a comfy cute ensemble. We have this outfit and navy Saltwater sandals on the way from one of my favorite online shops, Haute Smocks. I think this will be a great simple combo for a sweltering summer day out. (In fact, we love this set so much we have it in several color combos!)

Of course with the ever changing weather in Texas, a more versatile outfit is also great to have on hand. I love madras anything and this shirt paired with army green trousers and chambray Tom's (super adorable, thank you Auntie Kara!!) makes an easy ensemble for a museum day or any indoor activity where it's a bit cooler.

Do you consider your bambino to be somewhat stylish? What are your favorite sources for play clothes // casual outfits?