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Back to School Style

August 22, 2016

Well, just like that…Summer Break is over. We tried to savor every moment, but somehow it still flew by. But that seems to be the case from the day kids come into your life, right? One moment, they are bald and squishy attached to your hip, and the next the’ve surpassed your height and have a much better head of hair.

Our 10th and 5th grader marched out the door for the first day of school this morning…one a little more excited than the other. (I think the early wake-up call had a lot to do with that.) Of course we had some last-minute shopping last week, to make sure their outfits were ‘first day worthy,’ and we found tons of great options at J.Crew Factory.

#Icanteven

Darling, right?! Occasionally I branch out for the blog, but for the most part I only shop a small handful of retailers…and J.Crew Factory is always one of my go-tos. The colors and patterns are right up my preppy-loving alley, and the styles are more timeless than trendy. Not to mention, the prices are budget-friendly (and awesome sales!).

Utility Romper | Long-Sleeve Tee
Half-Zip Pullover | White Tee | Khaki Shorts

Utility Romper | Long-Sleeve Tee | Multi-Heart Bracelet
Striped Tee | Jean Jacket | Leopard Skirt | Similar Nude Pumps | Similar Necklace
Striped Tee | Jean Jacket | Leopard Skirt | Similar Necklace | Bracelet 

Fit Tip: You moms of teenage boys will be thrilled to know J.Crew Factory starts at size 28 waist, and has extra-long inseams!

Gingham Shirt | Straight Leg Jeans

Striped Tee | Drawstring Skirt
Half-Zip Pullover | White Tee | Khaki Shorts

Striped Tee | Drawstring Skirt
Similar Dog Sweater | Chambray Shirt 
Similar Dog Sweater | Chambray Shirt  | Striped Tee | Drawstring Skirt

Striped Tee | Drawstring Skirt | Multi-Heart Bracelet

Half-Zip Pullover | White Tee | Khaki Shorts | Utility Romper | Long-Sleeve Tee

J.Crew Factory is almost always where I turn when planning our family Christmas card, too. (See a few here and here.) It’s the easiest spot I’ve found to effortlessly coordinate the entire family, in the styles we each love. But these fun pictures turned out so great, I may already have my card done this year! Can you believe we didn’t even have to direct them for the camera? I have no idea where they get their hamming-talents?!

I already miss their faces, and am counting down the minutes until they come back home, full of stories of their first day! Be kind to them, World, they are our whole life!

Have your babies returned to school yet? What’s their style of choice?

{Shop Little Miss’s Style}

{Shop the Teenager’s Style}

{Shop My Style}

Photos by the darling & talented Mary Summers.

*This post is created in collaboration with J.Crew Factory, but all clothes, ideas & proud-mama moments are my own. Thank you for supporting Hi Sugarplum sponsors!*


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  1. Shelley - Crazy Wonderful says: August 22, 2016 at 11:54 am

    Oh my word, they are the cutest things EVER. And that photo of her looking up at her big brother? Framer! Well heck, all of them are!

    Reply
    • hisugarplum says: August 22, 2016 at 9:35 pm

      Thanks, Shelley!!! I'm already scheming a gallery wall of these pics for the game room…just too good not to use for something!! xoxo

      Reply
  2. Andrea @ Decorating Cents says: August 22, 2016 at 12:41 pm

    All of you are so cute. Love all of the looks. I love my leopard skirt but never thought to pair it with a striped top. I'm on it this week!

    Reply
    • hisugarplum says: August 22, 2016 at 9:36 pm

      Rock it, girl!! xoxo

      Reply
  3. Momma says: August 22, 2016 at 12:42 pm

    So precious! My kids have been back for just over a week. Sooo sad! I miss my babies so much! I also tried to slowly savor the summer but it flew by in a flash. The highlight of the first day of school is definitely the kids getting to wear their new gear. My son is head to toe athletic wear, mainly Under Armour and Nike, and my little girl will wear pretty much anything as long as no denim is involved! Hope your kiddos have a great first day!

    Reply
    • hisugarplum says: August 22, 2016 at 9:37 pm

      Thanks, Momma!! My son was pretty much all athletic gear for the last few years, but he's slowly bringing in more stylish pieces. I'm sure age (girls) has something to do with it! And my Little Miss is the same way…no jeans, and only tennis shoes!

      Reply
  4. SweetandSimpleInspirations says: August 22, 2016 at 2:10 pm

    Love the back to school styles and the pictures are priceless! Praying they have a great first day of school!

    Reply
    • hisugarplum says: August 22, 2016 at 9:37 pm

      Oh thanks so so much!! Def on my knees for them this week! xoxo

      Reply
  5. Jillian says: August 22, 2016 at 2:10 pm

    omg they are getting so big!! and so sweet! love these photos 🙂 xo jillian – cornflake dreams

    Reply
  6. Kristen says: August 22, 2016 at 2:29 pm

    That photo of your daughter looking up at her big brother is so sweet!

    Reply
    • Michelle N. says: August 22, 2016 at 2:51 pm

      I think that's my favorite too!

      Reply
    • hisugarplum says: August 22, 2016 at 9:37 pm

      They bicker, of course, but there's a lot of love there, too. I think the age-gap helps! xo

      Reply
  7. Michelle N. says: August 22, 2016 at 2:52 pm

    Every picture was better than the last, loved them all. She is just darling and he is so handsome.

    Reply
  8. Mary Jane Bruce says: August 22, 2016 at 3:08 pm

    LOVE the romper.

    Reply
    • hisugarplum says: August 22, 2016 at 9:38 pm

      Right!?!? Don't think I didn't look to see if they had it in Womens! 😉 xo

      Reply
  9. Janet Hergenrether says: August 22, 2016 at 3:41 pm

    I love your pictures. Not only does your family look awesome in their new outfits, but the setting is a lot of fun. We are in the Dallas area, and I'm wondering where you found this fun spot!?

    Reply
    • Miss Abbey says: August 22, 2016 at 8:00 pm

      Cassie, i would like to know the location too 🙂

      Reply
    • hisugarplum says: August 22, 2016 at 9:39 pm

      It's in Deep Ellum…not really a street, but the backside of a white brick building. It's actually facing a 'closed' parking lot. 😉

      Reply
  10. Heather{Our Life In a Click} says: August 22, 2016 at 3:55 pm

    Love it all!! That spot is an awesome backdrop for your BTS photos. I also love J Crew Factory for myself. I should see if the teen likes it too (even though she wears a uniform to school). We still have 2 more weeks of summer so I'm soaking up every minute.

    Reply
  11. Gwen, The Makerista says: August 22, 2016 at 4:05 pm

    So cute, most adorable shoot! I can't believe how big your kids have gotten!

    Reply
  12. Sabrina says: August 22, 2016 at 5:04 pm

    Such cute photos!! Is your shirt pink striped or the red oak? The link takes me to red oak color but it looks pink! I want the full outfit 🙂

    Reply
    • hisugarplum says: August 22, 2016 at 9:40 pm

      Mine is last year's version…it's a reddish pink. But I did just pick up this year's pink…and it's a good one. 😉 I do size up one so it's not super fitted. xoxo

      Reply
  13. Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says: August 22, 2016 at 5:39 pm

    STAHHHHHHHHhhP! These are DARLING!!!!!!!! I have so many favorites!!!

    Reply
  14. the cape on the corner says: August 22, 2016 at 6:16 pm

    super cute! i love the one where your kids are looking at each other, and of course your jumping last one!
    b

    Reply
  15. Erin @ Crafts and Sutch says: August 22, 2016 at 7:06 pm

    Oh my holy cuteness! These pics are priceless! Everything is just perfection, including the locale! Sloan(e?) is looking like such a little lady and it's easy to see she has personality for days!

    Reply
  16. Christina says: August 22, 2016 at 7:30 pm

    Such cute kids! Hope they had a great first day of school. We survived our first day back as homeschoolers! Whew!

    Reply
  17. Sheryl Radin says: August 23, 2016 at 12:44 am

    Oh my goodness- most adorable back-to-school shoot ever!

    Reply
  18. Queen In Between says: August 23, 2016 at 4:46 pm

    Oh…my…goodness! I sincerely hoping you are turning some of these into canvases! Perfect for the kids space in your house.;) They are both just so adorable and it is obvious she adores big bro! Hope they had a great first day back.

    Reply
  19. lindley says: August 24, 2016 at 7:33 pm

    Okay. Enough. No more growing. My chubby cheeked boy looks like a darling *gasp* man. And Sloan is just all cuteness and legs. But, no more, okay? Killing me….❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Back-to-School Style

September 8, 2014

One of my favorite things about going back-to-school (besides all the brand new pencils and notebooks), was getting new clothes. Even from an early age, I loved fashion and shopping (always on a limited budget!). My daughter, however, is not interested in shopping. Which is pretty funny considering she has a strong opinion about what she wears, and definitely has her own quirky style.

She likes creative and off-beat combinations (where oh where did she get that?!), but her first priority is comfort. She wants to be able to run and play, and not have her clothes be scratchy or restrictive. Since discovering Mini Boden, she’s completely changed her tune about shopping. She said their clothes are so comfy she could sleep in them, and there are no itchy tags or seams…but they are also really cute and fun! That’s high praise from a picky third-grader!

 Hi Sugarplum | Back to School with Boden

I’ve been a fan for a few years, and always appreciate the quality that goes into Boden and Mini Boden clothing…everything is so well-made, and launders beautifully. And can we talk about how dang cute?! I wish they had these Dalmatian pants in  my size!

Hi Sugarplum | Back to School with Boden

 

Hi Sugarplum | Back to School with Boden

Hi Sugarplum | Back to School with Boden

Hi Sugarplum | Back to School with Boden

Hi Sugarplum | Back to School with Boden

Hi Sugarplum | Back to School with Boden

Some of my favorite pieces in my closet are Boden, and I know I’ll have them for years (like this outfit). Their collections are always full of fun colors and prints that I love to mix and match. You can bet you’ll be seeing a lot of these pieces on me this fall! I mean, stripes, polka dots, gold collars?!? Throw in a colorblocked clutch and I’m swooning.

Hi Sugarplum | Back to School with Boden

Hi Sugarplum | Back to School with Boden

Hi Sugarplum | Back to School with Boden

Hi Sugarplum | Back to School with Boden

Hi Sugarplum | Back to School with Boden

Hi Sugarplum | Back to School with Boden

With these cute clothes, it’s sure to be a fun fall semester! Have you been back-to-school shopping yet?!

Outfit Details:
{Me}
Boden Sparkle Collar Breton
Boden Jersey Jacquard Skirt
Leopard Heels (similar)
Boden Zip Top Pouch
Tassel Bracelet
Watch
Ring
{Sloan}
Mini Boden Glittery Graphic T-Shirt in Blue Heart
Mini Boden Cord Slim Fit Jeans in Grey Dalmation
Mini Boden Cosy Vest
Mini Boden Spotty Hightops
Backpack (on sale!)

And just for Hi Sugarplum readers, use code SUGR for 15% off, good until October 5, 2014.

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and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, but the clothing selections, outfits, and opinions are all mine. Like always. Thank you for supporting Hi Sugarplum
sponsors!

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  1. Erin @ Crafts and Sutch says: September 8, 2014 at 12:01 pm

    Seriously, you two could be right out of their catalog. So cute! I love the mix of patterns in your outfit. You always make it seem so effortless! …and I love Miss Sloan's spunky style!

    Reply
  2. Ellen Ross // Ask Away Blog says: September 8, 2014 at 12:58 pm

    I love how you gals coordinated! and i never would have thought that the dots and stripes would look good but they do!
    XO Ellen from Ask Away Advice & Fashion Blog
    http://www.askawayblog.com

    Reply
  3. Krystine @ www.KrystineEdwards.com says: September 8, 2014 at 1:08 pm

    Darling both of you!!! I am about to order your entire outfit- it rocks!! looking good hot mama!

    Reply
  4. Jillian says: September 8, 2014 at 1:15 pm

    i love your stripe shirt! xo jillian – cornflake dreams

    Reply
  5. Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says: September 8, 2014 at 2:07 pm

    The two of you absolutely could not be any cuter if you tried! SERIOUSLY! Boden needs to just throw the two of you in their catalog already!!!!! And listen…..I'm totally jealous of your teeny tiny waist. I've said it before, and I'll say it again. I WANT YOUR MINISCULE WAIST!!!!!

    Reply
    • hisugarplum says: September 8, 2014 at 4:55 pm

      Listen…you got great legs and a nice rack…you don't get all three!! 😉 xo

      Reply
  6. Courtney {a thoughtful place} says: September 8, 2014 at 2:55 pm

    I agree with Sheaffer. Boden models here we come! SO cute! Love that S. Awesome photos, too! Can't believe our girls are in third grade. Yikes.

    Reply
    • hisugarplum says: September 8, 2014 at 4:55 pm

      I know….my baby!!! Thanks, lovie! xo

      Reply
  7. Andrea Velez-Greene says: September 8, 2014 at 3:41 pm

    I love your top! unfortunately it's out of stock! do you know if they'll restock? I really wanted to use your promo code!

    Reply
    • hisugarplum says: September 8, 2014 at 4:54 pm

      It sold out so fast! Since it's new for Fall, I would think they'll restock! Keep an eye out…I will too and will post to my Facebook page if I see it restocked! xo

      Reply
  8. Vel Criste says: September 8, 2014 at 4:41 pm

    You both look adorable and gorgeous!

    Reply
  9. Krista says: September 8, 2014 at 7:26 pm

    So cute! But as a fellow Texan you threw me off with those clothes in this heat!

    Reply
    • hisugarplum says: September 9, 2014 at 2:17 pm

      Ha! Right!? We lucked out with a cooler day when we shot these. My outfit is comfortable for this time of year…the only thing we're not quite ready for is the furry vest. But it was too cute not to show you! xo

      Reply
  10. Taylor Hoffman says: September 8, 2014 at 11:10 pm

    Oh my, you two are adorable! I love, love, love Boden and Mini-Boden has the cutest clothes EVER! I love how you mix prints, you do it so tastefully!! Beautiful:)

    xo, Taylor

    Reply
    • hisugarplum says: September 9, 2014 at 2:16 pm

      Thanks Taylor! But I think my mom would tell you I push it a little too much sometimes. 😉

      Reply
  11. [email protected] Chronicles of Home says: September 9, 2014 at 12:42 am

    My daughter and I both love Boden clothes – such great quality and the prints and colors are so fun. You both look adorable!

    Reply
  12. [email protected] says: September 9, 2014 at 1:18 am

    I can only hope that I can be a cute mom like you one day! You two are adorable!

    Reply
    • hisugarplum says: September 9, 2014 at 2:14 pm

      You will totally be the cute, fun, cool mom in the neighborhood! xo

      Reply
  13. Georgia Milton says: September 9, 2014 at 9:07 am

    You are so sweet, the outfits of two of you are adorable!
    End of tenancy cleaning Kingston

    Reply
  14. Mrs. Limestone says: September 9, 2014 at 12:37 pm

    You are so adorable! Boden always has some great items!

    Reply
  15. [email protected] says: September 9, 2014 at 1:18 pm

    OK, 2 things:
    You're daughter definitely inherited your "cute" genes.
    And, could you please give us a tutorial on posing for pictures? You know, like your angles, where you look at, how you position your legs and arm? If I can't look as stylish as you in photos I at least want to look like I have no idea someone is taking my picture, like you do (and I mean that in a good way 🙂 instead of smiling frozenly into the lens.

    Reply
    • hisugarplum says: September 9, 2014 at 2:13 pm

      Girl, you are so funny…and too sweet! I have NO IDEA what I'm doing…I feel so uncomfortable and awkward every. single. time. Seriously. I usually look off because it's more comfortable than looking right at the camera for me, and turning a bit is a more flattering angle. I guess after taking pics like these for a few years, I've started to see which positions are more flattering, but I still freeze up everytime the camera comes out. Usually the ones where I'm not actually posing, but in 'mid' pose, turn out the best. xoxo

      Reply

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