Review of the 9-12 month wardrobe

Despite being born at a hearty 8lbs 5oz Eloise is now a petite toddler. Most of her little friends have all filled out with plump baby fat while Eloise remains rather dainty. Because of this she has been wearing her 9-12 month wardrobe well past her first birthday. It is only in the past week or so that her wardrobe has tipped to be mainly the 12-18month size.

So it's taken me a bit longer than usual to compile my ode to the new baby wardrobe we get to indulge ourselves in every 3-6 months. Going back over these pictures to choose which ones to add made me see just how much Miss Eloise has changed since last spring/summer. Her face is now less babyish, more young child. This of course makes me very broody.

Sometimes we rock a do'-rag.

Sometimes we rock it hard. Dress by Next UK. Tights vintage. Bandanna model's mother's.

Sweater by Jean Bourget, dress vintage

Blue romper and pink onesie by Peacock's

Peter Pan collar shirt vintage, jeans by Sainsbury's, star-spangled shoes by Next

First shoes by Peacock's, green leggings by Babylegs, pink polka-dot romper by Sainsbury's, white cardigan vintage, England cap by Pub Landlord

Blue tie-dye by Denver vintage, Jeans vintage, First shoes same as above

Pink top Arizona vintage, Jeans by Jean Bourget

Long white sleeve shirt by Sainsbury's, Floral top by French designer whose name escapes me

Bug dress by Zutano, hot pink tights vintage

Grey tank and star pants by Ikks

Navy striped top with matching jeans Arizona vintage

White long-sleeve shirt same as above, purple overalls Nottingham vintage

Purple vest and pants gift from cousine Eloise

Floral jumper and matching pants Chicago gift

Handmade hoodie and matching dress Denver gift

6 - 9 month outfits.

Here is a rather lengthy collection of photos of Eloise's 6 - 9 month wardrobe. We were spoilt for choice these last three months. It freaks me out to no end that we are now onto 9 - 12 month outfits. 12 months as in a year. A year as in my baby is now wearing clothes she will be wearing when she celebrates her first birthday.

Eloise's local organic cotton shirt with local saying "Ay up m'duck!"

Do you know how hard it is to find girls clothes in blue? When I saw this blue sweater with pompoms I didn't think twice about buying it. I want one in my size.

Pink Pirate Skull and Crossbones t-Shirt.

We call this her pimp coat.

Peekaru hat. Cutest turtle baby I ever saw.

Fancy Oilily sweater that I don't allow her to eat in or do messy play in. That shit's expensive (and adorably quirky).

I rarely put Eloise in proper "baby" clothes (she's more of a jeans and t-shirt gal), but this little antique style baby lamb romper makes my heart swoon.

This denim dress was a killer find at a charity shop for £1. Super cheap, durable and cute. She's also wearing her moccasins from Grandma and Grandpa's trip to New Mexico.

The denim dress again paired with my favorite brown cardi purchased in France.

By far Eloise's poshest outfit - Baby Dior!

Hmmm, this is what happens when Daddy dresses Eloise. Purple trousers? Cute. Orange dress? Cute. Together? Not so much.

A fabulous gift from the states - this cupcake sweater comes with brown fleece pants as well. This is my go to outfit when Eloise is feeling sick. It is so cozy, I imagine it is what I would choose to wear if I wasn't feeling myself.

Have you seen this gorgeous coat?

Calvin Klein pyjamas. On sale at TK Maxx.

Hail Beatles!

Lucky number 13. Oh how exhausting it is to be so well dressed.

3-6 month wardrobe

Along with the 6 month milestone comes another swap in wardrobe. Man I love wardrobe upgrades. I get to re-familiarize myself with a new set of her clothes, decide what is lacking, and go shopping for the rest. Do you know how refreshing it is to go shopping for someone and not have to think, "will her butt look big in this?"

Lets look back on last season's collection:

Long-sleeve t-shirt Sainsbury's, Jeans by Tesco, Sweater vest model's mother.

Overalls by Pumpkin Patch (on sale!), T-Shirt Sainsbury's

Top and pants both vintage, socks by Trumpette

Dress and leggings both vintage, t-shirt Sainsbury's

Vintage snow ensemble, shoes by Ethel Austin

Hug-a-Hoodie!!! Sweater by Next

Corduroy trousers by Mothercare, Vintage sweater

Vintage dress and leggings, blouse by Vertbaudet. Model seen here with Sophie the Giraffe

Pram suit in Bear by Mothercare

Long-sleeved T-shirt by BabyGap, jeans by Pumpkin Patch

Frog print romper by Me Too! Socks by Trumpette

Halloween sleepsuit by Tesco

Vintage hand knit sweater, jeans by Pumpkin Patch, Blouse by Vertbaudet

Sleepsuit and apple hat by Next

(sometimes even professional models get cranky)

A load of pink.

I've never been much of a girly-girl, I was a full fledged tom-boy as a child, and although I have come to embrace my inner diva in my twenties I have never immersed myself in pink. Many people know this about me and so I received lots of very cool baby clothes for Eloise that were all colors of the rainbow bar pink.

But when you have a girl it is just impossible to avoid

Even when I shop for her it's hard not to come back with some sweet little pink onesie.

I'd be curious (though not curious enough to do my own research of course, 6 months of broken sleep here people!) to find out the how when why of girls in pink and boys in blue.

Any ideas?

To all the outfits I've loved before...

This past week we have been slowly replacing the 0-3 month clothes for the 3-6 month clothes. Not only are her clothes less expensive than mine (and lets face it, cuter), but I get to change her wardrobe every 3 months!?! Babies are a fashionista's dream.

Here are some of her past ensembles.

Petit Bateau top and vintage overalls (Nearly New Sale with the NCT).

Same vintage overalls as above paired with matching white shirt and vintage winter hat (model's mother's)

Handmade red romper from Bolivia, Trumpette socks from Denver, vintage grey tights model's mother's.

Green romper with pink flamingo detailing.

Same green romper as above paired with green leggings from Huggalug.

Handmade Bolivian sleeveless romper paired with white long-sleeve Sainsbury's t-shirt and Trumpette socks.

Beige peter pan collar shirt from Vertbaudet paired with brown and pink polka dot pants.

Sainsbury's jeans with pink floral detailing paired with vintage striped hoodie (charity shop).

Autumn dress from Catimini.

T-shirt from NYC paired with vintage red winter themed sweater (model's mother's).

Terry cloth pyjamas with white and pink hat and mittens (all Sainsbury's).

There's a lot of outfits I never took pictures of, I'll need to be sure to take more for the next batch. Most of these were gifts or hand-me downs. I'll be treating her to some new clothes this weekend (after my haircut - yay mama time!).