Wednesday Wishlist & Children's Clothes Sale

There's a few good sales out there right now and I think a lot more that will start this week for the big 4th of July savings.  I've rounded up a few items that I own or are on my wish list lately.  You may notice that now that I have found a romper that fits me well, I've kind of fallen in love with lots of rompers....

Kate Spade Orchard Crossbody

I've been looking for a cute cross body thats a little smaller this summer and this one is on sale plus an extra 30% off with code SUNSHINE.

Off the Shoulder Aloe Palm Dress 

I love this print from Mara Hoffman and I found a swim suit for Madelyn in this print for next summer that was one ridiculous sale and I feel like I need something to match :)

Line&Dot Concord Ruffle Dress

I didn't realize it, but I have no cute casual white dresses in my wardrobe right now.  I love a good white dress and this one looks so cute and comfy!

J. Crew Tie Front Romper

I have this romper and I wasn't sure if it would fit me well, but I love it.  The tie front helps hide my "mother's pouch" and I think it's quite flattering. 

Tie Waist Ikat Romper

I really prefer not to have prints on rompers for myself because I think they are a little less flattering, but I went with this one and I really like it.  The linen material is light weight which is nice. 

Gap Soft Spun Knit Romper

I ordered one of these and haven't received it yet.  I'm thinking it will be more of a romper for me to wear around the house when we are bumming around, but maybe it will surprise me! It's knit so I know it will be very cozy. 

I get a lot of questions from readers about where I shop for my kids clothes.  I do most of it online at shops like The Beaufort Bonnet Company, Shrimp and Grits, Vive la Fete, and Smocked Auctions.  I also love to see the clothes in person and have hit up several home trunk shows in my area which are always a lot of fun to attend.  Many times though, the clothes are custom and come with a hefty price tag.  I have just found my new favorite place to shop to help the pocket book a little.  Enter, ShopBagsy.com.   Not only do they have a great price tag on some amazing clothes from some of my favorite brands (Alice Kathleen, Kate & Libby, Pieces by Tam, Auruluz, Lilly Pulitzer, and Florence Eiseman), but you can also send your gently used clothes to them and make some money!!! They even do all the work.  

Here are a few of my favorites on the site right now.  They are constantly adding inventory, so you have to check back often!  Today starts their FOURTH OF JULY SALE which is even more awesome because you can get 20% off the already discounted prices using code FIREWORKS. 

:: Alice Kathleen Lime Dot Bubble Size 3 ::

Madelyn has this style bubble and I love it on her. 

:: Alice Kathleen Blue Pique Bubble with Floral Scallop :: 

This bubble had me at blue and scallop :)

:: Alice Kathleen Pink Micro Gingham Linen with Blue Lace Bubble Size 3 ::

Madelyn also has this bubble in blue and the linen fabric is so nice and the sweet lace trim is beautiful. 

:: Alice Kathleen Mint Pique Bubble with Pink Floral Trim Size 2 :: 

This is the bubble Madelyn owns and I'm kind of obsessed.  She even wore it backwards and I thought it looked adorable! 

:: Alice Kathleen White Embroidered Bubble with Pink Pique Scallop Size 2 ::

I love this sweet white embroidered material with the touch of pink scallop.

:: Alice Kathleen Red Tartan Plaid with Velvet Shorts Size 4 ::

Brody has this sweet outfit and wore it for the Christmas holidays this past year.  He got so many compliments on it!

:: Alice Kathleen Blue Seersucker Boys Button On Size 12M and 18 M ::

I love the double button feature on this sweet boys button up. 

:: Alice Kathleen Anne Blouse with Molly Overalls in Pink Velvet Size 18M ::

I ordered this outfit for Madelyn for this winter. I love that you can wear the shirt with other outfits as well.

:: Florence Eiseman Knit Dress with Flowers in 4, 5 & 6T :: 

I love this soft knit dress.  It looks so sophisticated yet so sweet with the little flowers on each pocket.  

Happy Shopping :)

 

Tips for Hosting a Trunk Show

There are lots of different types of trunk shows out there.  I'm going to be discussing a trunk show for baby clothes, but a lot of these same concepts apply to any trunk show that you might host. 

I hosted my first trunk show this past weekend and I made sure to do a little research before I "set up shop."

Here are my best tips:

+ Get an idea of what you are displaying or how much you are displaying before the "trunk" arrives - I knew that there would be a lot of bonnets on display with my trunk show because the company is called The Beaufort Bonnet Company.  I wanted to brainstorm the best way to display all those bonnets before they actually arrived.

+ Organize your lists of guests about 3 weeks before your trunk show- You can do this with pen and paper or create a group with your e-mail account.  Send out postcards to your guests if you have them and be sure to send out an email invitation as well.  Be sure to encourage your invites to bring along a friend with them too!

+ Create a Facebook Event for your trunk show - Facebook makes it so nice and easy to create an event to send to your friends.  It's an easy way to to announce updates, display pictures, and give contact information with out flooding their inboxes.  

+ As soon as your trunk arrives, start setting up - Unpack your trunk and take a good look at what you are working with.  Review your space and start deciding where you want to display your items.  For my bonnets, I gathered a bunch of candlesticks from around the house and displayed several of the bonnets on those.  I also used yarn and small laundry clips from the $1 section of Target to hang the rest of them.  Use command hooks to hang the string.  I also used this easy laundry rope to hang clothes on the bottom row.  

+ Review all the details and instructions from the company- Make sure you review all the details from the company whether they are included in the trunk or if they were sent to you before you received the trunk via email.  You want to make sure you check out your guests properly and have a good understanding of the products you are selling. 

+ Refreshments - I think it's really nice to have some snacks and refreshments set out for your guests.  Since I knew there was a good chance that some children might be coming with their Mom's to my show, I wanted to make sure I had a few things for the kids too.  I decided to make a fun festive pink alcoholic drink to go along with the summer feel of my party.  Everyone has a lot more fun when they can "sip and shop." :)

+ Have fun - Use the trunk show as a fun excuse to socialize with friends and an opportunity to meet a few new people.  Try not to stress and just enjoy yourself! 

+ Thank You Note Follow-Up - It's always nice to send a quick note or e-mail to follow up with your guests and tell them that you appreciate them coming by the show.  I think those always go a long way!

+ Fresh flowers around the house are always a nice touch for any type of party!

+ An extra bonus for the show is if you have a really cute model to show off all your items :)

I hope these tips help you out! Have you ever hosted a trunk show of any kind before? There are all different types of at home shows these days...skin care, jewelry, tupperware, etc.  I'm always down for them just for an excuse to drink some wine with girlfriends :)

Cheers to the almost weekend!  Link up with Natalie and I below for Thoughts for Thursday. 

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Children's Clothes | The Beaufort Bonnet Company

You girls know how much I love me some baby clothes, don't you??  

So it probably doesn't surprise you when I tell you that I decided to host my first trunk show this year.  

 Enter: The Beaufort Bonnet Company

This company was founded in 2012 by a Mother of two who was gifted a beautiful baby bonnet from a boutique in Beaufort, SC.  This Louisville, Kentucky Mother instantly fell in love with the baby bonnet and started her dream of crafting an entire line of the highest quality children’s products in timeless styles.  The company's hallmark bonnet is based on a generations-old heirloom pattern from the coastal town of Beaufort, South Carolina; so despite being located in Kentucky, the company will always pay homage to Beaufort.

The line has added many beautiful styles outside the bonnets for both girls and boys and I can't wait to show all of them to you.  They are continually expanding the line with new gift ideas and a brand new pajama line that is to die for.  

I rounded up a bunch of items from the new Spring 2016 collection so you can get an idea of what the brand has to offer.  

Are you dying over this cuteness yet?

So if you live in Florida and are interested in purchasing any of these cute clothes, shoot me an email and I can let you know how I can help you.  {annieamalone@gmail.com}  

And if you live in Pensacola, here are the time's for the show:

Wednesday by appointment only

Thursday 9:30am - 12:30pm or by appointment
Friday 2pm-5pm or by appointment
Saturday 1-4pm
Sunday 1-4pm 

Appointments and Phone Orders are Welcomed! Email me for any questions. 

All images via TBBC

Have you hosted a trunk show before?  If so, what company was it for?  I would love to hear your experience and any tips you suggestions you might have for me!!!