My Handmade Holiday shopping guide

It’s no secret that I love shopping small, and supporting other creative mamas. To me a quality handmade piece is a treasure that I can either pass on to others when I’m through with it, or save for my grandchildren and their children. It starts with the beautifully custom packaging to the uniqueness of a OOAK piece and of course every little detail in between that makes shopping hand made my favorite at Christmas and all year long.

I could honestly go on and on with this subject (the true cost of fashion, and knowing the ethics behind the brands you are buying), but I’ll save that for a later time. Right now I want to excite you with all the gorgeousness surrounding my shopping list. While most of the things are for Aniston there are little gems tucked in there for me and the boys.

Also I’m giving you this list before black friday, because most of these shops will be running their biggest sales of the year!! It’s good to have your game plan all mapped out. Nothing beats shopping huge sales online in my pjs!

Leiaroux

Dainty Cheeks

Briar Handmade

Milky Wood

Ulla Viggo

Fourth and Pierce

EwMcall

June and January

Louloulollipop Finery

Free Babes

Lbrand

Braided Mermaid

Petite Soul

Crew and Lu

Little Beans Co

Starry Knight Design

Bitsy Mermaid

Everly Avenue

Dylbug

Cotton Castle Kids

The Providence Story

 

I’m also obsessed with pixie hats and fur collars right now. What are some things on your handmade shopping list?!

xo,

Mandy

 

 

Miniture Style

For every comment or email I get regarding my style I get 2 asking what my kids are wearing, or where I shop for them.  This makes me smile since they truly are the best “accessory” I could ever have. So here is the run down of stores I hit up, online shops to add to your favorites, and brands to keep an eye out for.

Jcrew “Crewcuts”

H&M

American Apparel

Target

Nordstrom & Nordstrom Rack

Saks Outlet

Zara

Marshalls & Tj Maxx

Gap Kids

I have recently begun making an effort to support independent small businesses as much as possible and have quickly formed a list of shops I love including…

Freshly Picked

Little Hip Squeaks

Hello Apparel

Child Hoods

Little Boogaweezin

Sugarlime Lane

Mini and Maximus

Piccolini

Prefresh

Mason and the Tambourine 

And then there is a list of brands that I love.  I pick these up wherever I find the best deals on them.

Gold Rush Outfitters

Kingsley

Splendid

Junk Food

Ralph Lauren

The Northface

James Perse

Styling little mini’s is so much fun! What I have found having two boys is that you don’t have to spend a fortune to make their wardrobe hip and current.  In my opinion a lot of times less is more! One of my favorite looks for Kemp is just denim, a ribbed tank,  a slouchy beanie, and chucks.   I love ordering my staple pieces from AA and then mixing them in with the goods I find along the way.  Our style is constantly changing as my kids are growing and getting their own “fashion opinions”.  One thing that will never change is my hunt for affordable quality.  If you have a brand you love I’m always looking to add more to my list!

ps. Right now American Apparel is offering 30% off for their friends and family sale when you sign up for emails. Jcrew is offering 25% off and kids clothes are mostly all free shipping!