Liv for Geronimo Balloons

Two years ago Anthony bought a lovely Geronimo balloon for my 36th birthday. While we were at her studio, Jihan asked to take some photos of Liv. Jennifer Young was the incredible photographer who shot Liv. Yesterday Antz and I cleaned out Liv's closet and got rid of stuff that no longer fit but I kept my favorite dress of hers, a black and white striped Misha Lulu dress.  I was in tears *is this just a Mom thing?* thinking of how much my little bebe has changed in two years. Her curls are so long now, her face is showing dimension, she tells us all the time that she's not a baby anymore and I am finding it difficult to accept. I still remember this day like it was yesterday. Anyway, here's the awesome photos Jennifer took of Liv for Geronimo.

Liv working

This photo is the best!! Her curls kill me

Thank you so much Jihan and Jennifer!!

Jess Koehler Magic

I am speechless!

Officially my new favorite photo of Liv

Pippi!!

 So good. Thanks Jess!

Liv's Photo Shoot with Jess Koehler

Our kid is going through a major growth spurt. I mean, we just bought her new school shoes in September and she already has outgrown them! I went up a size for her Saltwater sandals, Converse and Vans in size 10s and she's already fitting size 13! She is four and a half. I am concerned that she will be wearing adult sizes by first grade. Since I was updating her wardrobe *she outgrew all her Misha Lulu dresses and jeans over the summer* I decided to have some new photos taken while I'm at it. I reached out to a photographer I've been a huge fan of, the talented Jess Koehler. Jess is amazeballs! She and Liv got along fabulously. I took a backseat and left them alone to do their thing. I always get goosebumps seeing my kid work her magic in front of the camera. I am blown away by Jess's photos.

Here's all the shots I managed to sneak during the shoot.

I spent the past weekend searching for vintage oxfords for Liv. We scored this pair of awesome boys saddle shoes at Wee Soles *which is sadly closing* I love these pom pom tights I bought from Ladida.

It was so much fun playing stylist for the shoot

How rad are these dalmatian boots by Anais and I?? I'm telling you, my kid is so much more chic than me.

I accidentally styled Liv in a Scandinavian inspired look. Her embroidered shift dress is from Gap Kids *however sold out in girl sizes*. I also got this amazing sweater on sale which I am so jealous isn't in my size!

Jess was a dream to work with, she so gets us, our aesthetic and sense of humor!

It was such a coincidence that the shoot happened to be on National Cookie day!

 Have you ever met a four year old who doesn't like chocolate chip cookies? Well, Olivia has made it clear she only eats white chocolate ever since we bought white chocolate petit écolier cookies in Paris. White chocolate also happens to be my favorite but I can't seem to find those cookies with white chocolate in the States. So most of these cookie biting photos were staged.

 I'm so excited to see the photos next week. I can't believe how super fast this year has been. The saying is so true, "Time flies when you're having fun." I couldn't be more happy and grateful for these moments.

Antz and I took some photos of Liv trying out her new Misha Lulu dresses in the backyard. This is definitely my favorite line of Karen's and they are still available on her site. 

Misha Lulu Nancy Drew dress/Vintage Hat from my new favorite store The Left Bank/Striped Tights and saddle shoes from Wee Soles

Misha Lulu Eddie dress/Knee socks from Target/Borrowed Mom's glasses

So many fun holiday events are happening. I hope I have time to blog about everything! Happy Holidays guys.

Our London photo shoot with Lee Robbins

I got the photos from our photo shoot with Lee!! They turned out better than I imagined. I love the shadow, the editorial style, the color contrast...I am so f-ing happy! We had a blast at the Ace Hotel, walking around the cool hipster Shoreditch neighborhood in east London.

Lee is magnificent! Book him if you are in London. Here just a few of my favorites.

See more posts about our time in London here, here and here

This is my absolute favorite photo Lee took. The way he captures shadow and light is what made me fall in love with his photography.

I'm so happy we found this Banksy. So much of his art has been stolen, painted over or demolished

Thanks Lee XOXO!