Post(s) tagged with "What Eva Wore"
“A portrait of my child, once a week, every week, in 2013.”
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“Giraffe”
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This morning a beautiful little package arrived from Eva’s Great-Aunt, she immediately fell in loves her ‘raff dress and matching accessories. As soon as she put it on, she ran around the house saying, “I’m so pretty!”. We had to practically pry it off her at bedtime.
Along with some adorable homemade bibs for the baby boy, this delivery was a welcome distraction to the fact that I’m still pregnant and my due date is tomorrow!
Having a little girl has definitely taught me to embrace colour. While my wardrobe may remain primarily filled with neutral tones, more and more pops of colour are entering. I’ve realised how happy that wearing bright clothing can make you. Why should kids have all the fun, right?
What Eva Wore: Dress and Shoes: Seed Heritage, Footless-Tights: Mini-Boden.
What Eva Wore: Sailor Tee and Bubble Skirt (similar) — CrewCuts, Silver Mary Jane Shoes — Seed
Well, the time has come.
As many of you know, Eva has accumulated quite a wardrobe for her tiny age. And since we found out that our second child is a boy, we have decided that it’s time to let go of some of her clothes that have been sitting in storage boxes.
Rather than selling them through eBay or Instagram, I’ve set up a Goodsie store — Happiness is Eva’s Closet — for easier shopping. All items are payable through PayPal and unfortunately due to the cost of shipping, I can only offer these items within Australia. If you are from overseas and desperately want to purchase something, please email me — happinessiseva@me.com — and I can quote you international shipping costs.
While Eva has a plethora of clothes, I’m only selling those items that are in very good to excellent condition. All prices are listed in Australian Dollars and reflect the quality, condition and brand of each piece. For those in Australia, I have a range of American brands, many of which are unavailable in Australia — Misha Lulu, Janie and Jack, Crewcuts, Baby Gap, Guess Jeans, Saltwater Sandals, Roxy, Ralph Lauren etc — as well as a number of Australian brands including Country Road, Sooki Baby, Tutu Du Monde, Bardot Jnr and Jack and Milly.
If you have any questions you can email me — happinessiseva@me.com — or contact me through Facebook. Happy Shopping!
Sometimes it’s a little overwhelming to think how quickly Eva has grown, how so much has changed and how she has developed. Yet ever since she was a baby most of her personality quirks have stayed true: curious, stubborn, headstrong, determine, cheeky and giggly. It’s hard for me to imagine that in just a few short months, my long legged little girl will be turning 3!
T-Shirt: Crewcuts, Jeans: Witchery, Shoes: Seed Heritage
… and accept commercial toys into my house.
When we have purchased toys, we have worked hard at favouring wooden toys and non merchandised toys. Of course, there have been exceptions here and there; the plastic farm animals are favourites as are the Loving Family doll sets from her grandparents. But there is something wholesome and nurturing in the stuffed cat and owl my best friend made for Eva, and the non-branded wooden dollhouse downstairs (that albeit looks ghetto as anything next to the picture-perfect Loving Family dolls).
But still, I had mostly held out against the merchandise. It was the line in the sand.
Buzz and Woody have been in our house for almost 2 weeks and the imaginary, complex play that has ensued has grudgingly overcome my initial misgivings. Eva often makes Johnny be Buzz—my imagination is apparently not up to scratch (though my rendition of Buzz singing ‘I’m a Little Teapot” is a fav)—and they go flying around the house rescuing each other from one sticky situation after another: trapped under the blanket, trapped under the pillow, trapped on top of the table, and being attacked by the purple snake.
But Eva is also starting to play more and more on her own. She has Buzz and Woody engage in long, involved conversations while hiding behind the bed planning their escape (again) from under the blanket. They sometimes raid the pirate ship and have on occasion squatted at the Loving Family household (much to the chagrin I imagine of that prissy looking mother).
It has been so much fun to watch that I don’t regret Santa bringing them in the least.
But that’s it. No more merchandised toys shamelessly marketed to little kids in this house. Un-uh. Mark my words.
Incidentally, the Kung Fu Panda (TM) band-aides aren’t covering up any actual injuries, they just make Eva feel better.
What Eva Wore: Top: Lacey Lane (similar), Shorts: Crew Cuts, Shoes: Saltwater Sandals
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December 6 — 3:41pm
“Girly”
Here are a few things that I want to remember from this stage, some of which might sound mundane or unremarkable, but for Johnny and I they put a smile to our faces and remind us of the quirky, independent and cheeky little girl that Eva is growing up to be:
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July 24 — 1:23pm
“Graffiti”
What Eva Wore: Jacket: Janie and Jack (gifted), Dress and tights: Country Road, Shoes: Zara
What Eva Wore: Knitted Poncho and Leggings: Country Road, Shirt: Ralph Lauren (gifted), Boots: Minnetonka, and favourite stuffed animal: Jellycat Bashful Bunny Rabbit
On Wednesday Eva and I took advantage of the last of the school holiday activities at the Powerhouse. With a range of activities, Eva spent most of her time in the colouring corner and rushed the stage like a teenaged school girl at the Little Frog concert — where, of course, she showed off her dance moves.
Having a two-year-old definitely has it challenges. And taking Eva to places like this highlights some of these challenges.
Recently Eva has become more vocal about her wants and desires. She is egocentric like most toddlers and the concept of “mine” is often at the forefront of her mind. The other day while at the park she tried yelling at a group of kids playing on a field to go away because “it’s E’s” (she refers to herself as “E”) and told her friend that “it’s mine’s”!
Eva has also hit the developmental stage of wanting to have more control and independence. Recently she has been fighting bed time as she tries every tactic to avoid it! She will say that she’s hungry, that she needs a drink or needs to get a particular stuffed animal or will want a book read again for the third time. Basically, she will try any strategy. One of her most used words is “waiting”—said when she wants us to wait for her—and is a favourite stalling tactic.
But despite the complete pain she can be when we are out, Eva is SO much fun! I understand parents who don’t take their toddlers to organised activities because they are just too difficult to control, but it is so worth the effort. Eva is now at that age that she is engaged, curious and wants to be involved in activities. And even though we all come home utterly exhausted, we are always ready to go out again the next day.
Features
Seen Here
Apartment Therapy -- Best Kids Parties: Pretty in Pink
Apartment Therapy -- Eva's Playroom
Little Sooti -- Pretty in Pink Party
Spearmint Baby -- Pretty in Pink 1st Birthday Party
Dear Baby Magazine -- Letters to Eva (pp 68-71)
