Cheers to Friday, friends!! I hope you had a great week, and have fun weekend plans ahead. We’re finishing up some last minute back-to-school errands, then it’s time for the most important part…choosing an outfit for the first day!
I can still remember that nervous feeling on the first day of school, but always being so excited to wear new clothes. We teach our kids to focus more on character and kindness, but I completely understand the confidence boost that comes with feeling good about your outfit.
School shopping was a different experience this year because they both have very firm opinions about their styles, and the look they want to portray. My role was basically to steer them towards what was appropriate (for her), and affordable (for him)! The days of me picking out their clothes have long-gone, and while their styles aren’t always my first-choice, I love that they have the confidence to choose on their own.
Last month, JCPenney invited me to share my take on current trends, and how to adapt them for both Mom and daughter. I jumped at the chance to work with my Little Miss, and it was a day we’ll always remember! If you follow my Instagram Stories, then you saw a sneak peek behind-the-scenes that day, and I’m so excited to share the experience (and the video!) with ya’ll today!
She’s no stranger to the blog, and has been to several shoots with me, but this was Little Miss’s first time being in the spotlight…especially with such a big production.
When we arrived at the JCPenney Studio, she was equally excited and nervous, but quickly found her voice! We were each presented with racks of clothing options, and she had no trouble piecing together outfits she loved for each of the trends. Then she and the hair and makeup team brainstormed hairstyle ideas for each of the four looks.
We started the day with an on-camera interview, and she blew me away with her poise and expression!
We loved everything we wore that day, and the quality far exceeds the affordable price point! All the shoes came home with me, and Little Miss wanted most everything she tried!
Belted Dress | Nude Suede Sandals
Ruffle Top (adore this one) | Similar Graphic Pants | Chambray Sandals
The rest of the day was spent talking about the biggest trends in fashion right now…ruffles, distressed denim, and feminine tops…and how to (appropriately) translate them for both Mom and daughter. Because I’m not interested in looking like a pre-teen, and she certainly doesn’t want to look like a Mom!
Ruffles
Ruffle Top | Printed Shorts | Gladiator Sandals | Tassel Earrings | Off-the-Shoulder Dress | Gold Sandals
Off-the-Shoulder Dress | Gold Sandals
Striped Ruffle Top | Tassel Earrings
Distressed Denim
Tie-Neck Printed Blouse | Boyfriend Distressed Jeans | Black Sandals | Silver Bangle Set
Peasant Blouse | Distressed Jeans | Gold Sandals
Top | Jeans | Bracelet Set
Feminine Tops
Cold Shoulder Top | Denim Shorts | Pink Sneakers | Similar Bag
Printed Top | Light Wash Jeggings | Pink Bag | Block-Heel Sandals | Bangle Set
Peasant Blouse | Backpack (how cute is this one?!)
It was a day we’ll remember forever, and I can’t thank this #DreamTeam at JCPenney enough for making it an unbelievable experience for her! They were so kind and encouraging, and I know Little Miss felt empowered.
I love this precious, complicated, quirky girl with my whole heart, and loved sharing my passion with her. I hope it inspired her to work hard for whatever her heart desires!
We’re both thrilled with the final video, and it’s such a gift to have it to remember this time in our lives. I can’t help but think someday she’ll watch it with her own kids, and know just how much her mama loves her.
{Shop My Styles}
{Shop Little Miss’s Styles}
*This post is created in collaboration with JCPenney, but all opinions and priceless memories are my own. Thank you for supporting Hi Sugarplum sponsors!*
This is the cutest set of photos and video ever, what an opportunity! She’ll definitely look back on it at the years to come! 🙂
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Oh, I loved it all! It was so precious! Those photos of you and your daughter would look amazing hanging in your home.
How fun is this!! Love, Love, Love!
Cassie! I’m a mess over here!!!! The pictures were gorgeous and your words were the sweetest. And I’m thinking you need to get Little Miss set up with an agent asap! She’s such a natural!!! #getsitfromhermama
You two looked like you were having so much fun! What a great memory for both of you!
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Absolutely adorable!!
I love the pictures and video! Your daughter is adorable and I know you are proud. I have followed your blog for a year or more and love it. I especially enjoy dressing room diaries with you and your mom. Keep u the great work!
What a beautiful time! Your daughter is the sweetest- a lovely little lady!
So genuinely amazing! You are blessed in many ways. Here’s to girl power.
Didn’t think that I could love this blog more than I already do, but this was so amazing! We are getting ready to send our daughter to college in two weeks, and I can not believe that it is time to do that already! What a opportunity to see the best version of each other!
Loved all of yours & Little Miss’s outfits! Video was great and super sweet!
Congrats on this opportunity! This is wonderful!
Cassie, that was simply the sweetest! I got a little teary from your words and watching your interactions! Sloan is turning into such a little lady! That pic of her with the top knot bun and backpack…adorable!
She kills me with the top knot!!!!
Love your daughter’s tops. My granddaughters would love several of them.
Such a sweet video and mother/daughter photo shoot! You are both adorable.
This is going to sound weird…I’ve been reading your blog for awhile and I’ve always wonder what your voice sounds like! You have no accent! Lol. The photo shoot was adorable and what I fun opportunity to do it with your daughter! It inspired me to take a look at Jc Penny.
LOL!! It’s funny how Southern people expect me to sound!! I was using my ‘professional’ voice that day though. 😉 xoxox
Cassie – This is awesome! I cannot believe how grown up Sloan is; she is a beautiful young lady! Congratulations on all of your success! I read your blog daily! ~Andrea R~
What a grand day for you and little miss. You are both adorable. The clothes were wonderful. Fun Fun Fun
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You two are just the cutest duo- I bet this is a day she will never forget! Sweet, sweet memories!
That’s an awesome video! Your girl is so spunky and fun. And I love that your relationship reminds me a lot of the one I have with my mom. She and I have similar tastes in clothes, and often will buy the same classic item for both of our closets. <3 This is just so great!
This one one of your most memorable posts. I didn’t think you could top yourself, but this is wonderful! I remember back to school shopping with my mom; I had definite ideas of what I wanted to wear when I was in jr. high and they didn’t always click with her sensible nature!
Your clothes were darling; I’ve already hopped over to the JC Penney site and bought that print tie-neck top! I’d like the boyfriend jeans too, but I’m guessing they run big. Did you take a size 2 in those?
Thank you so much, Liz!! I love knowing we’ll have this video to look back on, too! It was hard to determine sizing in a lot of the things because they tailored whatever they had to fit us. But I found their clothes to mostly run true to size, if not a tad big. xoxo
Loved everything about the post and video! I had same question about the distressed jeans. At $19.99 maybe I’ll order in a couple sizes and return the ones that don’t fit. 😉
Your daughter has a million dollar smile… and it’s so wonderful to see such a lovely young girl being a lovely young girl… I could just eat her up!
Your daughter is just precious! What a special experience for you both!!!
Your daughter is just the cutest. I love the photo of you two peaking out from the clothing rack. I have a little girl and yours photos always make me think of the special bond moms and their daughters have!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
These pictures are fantastic! Love all the outfits you and your daughter are wearing! I hope to have a little girl someday. What a fun feature you could both enjoy together! Thanks for sharing.
Cassie this is adorable and your daughter is a sweet little angel. I love the picture of you in your boyfriend jeans. She could try modeling…if so inclined! Her fresh look-what young girls should look like!!
Oh my goodness!! What an amazing day and to have these precious pictures to remember it by. You girls are both just adorable and your personalities shine through in every picture.
Shelly | The Queen in Between
Cassie this shoot was awesome. You and Sloan are so cute!
What an awesome experience for you both. Great shots and very professional. Congrats on a great photo shoot!
What a special time.
Love it. And your little miss is little no longer. Sigh.
Say it isn’t so!!! #bigsigh
Your Little Miss is really special and so darling! What an amazing opportunity for both of you.
OMG the end! So funny!!! I hated pattern mixing when I was a girls/teen also! She’ll come around! LOL!
that video is so cute..but your daughter is amazing..so precious and confident..she’s going to do something big in this world..xo,pam myers
How cute!
This is sooooo cool! Of course, I think you’re awesome and love your blog, but that Little Miss is just darling! You both are very style inspiring!
What an awesome outing to do with your daughter! I love that you represent both higher end and easily affordable brands! You are such a bright light in blogger world! I’m so blessed to follow you!
Sweetest video ever with the most darling subjects! 💕
Oh my goodness!!!! She is just the cutest thing ever! What an amazing experience she will remember for a lifetime!
As a fellow resident of the DFW Metroplex, I had on Good Morning Texas last week and caught you on there. I loved the feature and am so happy to see you out there on television. You were adorable.
Can you guys be any cuter??? Love it!!!
Wow! What a cute video and memories to cherish! So awesome!