Annie, Mary Ann, and I are so happy to be joining our friend Melanie from My Sweet Savannah and Jeanine from Happy Happy Nester. They are joining us for a little fashion fun our Mother-Daughter fashion post. I am not sure who came up with the idea. It sounded like a great concept but neither my daughter nor daughter-in-law was too thrilled at the prospect. I thought I would recruit my two-year-old granddaughter. For those of you new here, Summer is my only grandchild. She is now 27 months old and full of it! Photographing a two-year-old and an old lady for a fashion post is a bit of a challenge. Let’s dive into Fashion Over 50-Granny & Granddaughter.
Okay, calling all grandmas. Have you heard of Maisonette If you haven’t prepare to get into trouble. They are HQ for all things adorable for children and babies. What specifically caught my eye was the Mer St Barths brand.
Here Summer is wearing the Serena Embroidered Tassel Dress
She is also wearing See Kai Run Sandals that I found on EbayI have linked similar below.
I don’t think I have ever seen a more darling dress! The See Kai Run brand of sandals are comfortable and great if your child or grandchild has wide feet like Summer.
GET SUMMER’S LOOK
I had grand intentions to put a stylish outfit together but the reality is. I am wearing a michaels stars tee similar here, and cp shades linen pants, similar here on sale, NEW VERY COMFORTABLE sandals from Matisse, and the simple white earrings you have seen many times before. I know I have bragged about the Michael Stars tees before. I like them because they wear like iron and they are long enough. I am long waisted an there is nothi
SHOP MY LOOK
Summer is wearing another darling dress from Mer St Barths the Hadley Tassel Smocked dress in Fandango Pink. These dresses are on super sale which makes them a little less painful! Someone likes to ham it up!!
As soon as Summer woke up from her nap she insisted on putting this dress right back on! This dress is loose fitting like the other but Summer just kept hamming it up for the pictures! You can find all of the darling Mer St Barths styles on sale at Maisonette here
GET SUMMER’S LOOK
This embroidered top that I am wearing from J Crew is also 70% off making it $39.00. I actually ordered it for my daughter for her birthday and ordered one for myself as well. I am wearing it with girlfriend jeans, older sam edelman flip flops (similar linked below)
SHOP MY LOOK
I took more complicated outfits up to “model” but the reality was this. Not many of us are wearing very complicated fashion these days anyway, right? I want to thank my daughter Jenna for bringing this precious child into our lives and taking time from her busy workday to snap the above photos. I hope you enjoyed Fashion Over 50-Granny and Granddaughter. Susan of Une Femme (you can read about her on Ageless Style here) and my friend Elizabeth (the Vintage Contessa) have inspired me to wear more color. I hope I didn’t blind you in this post. Now pop over and visit our other mother’s and daughters for their fashion finds.
Mary Ann Classic Casual Home
Janine Happy Happy Nester
Annie Most Lovely Things
Melaine My Sweet Savannah
You both look so colorful! Love all of Summers fun dresses; she appears so full of joy and playfulness! Cindy, I just love the orange-red long sleeve top on you – you look amazing!
Hi Judy & Bill
It was not easy! Jenna took them but we only had like 20 minutes. We may be coming back in a week or so. Will keep you posted!! That Ryan is adorable!
Cindy,
Oh my, what a sweet post and your granddaughter stole the fashion show! 🙂 She’s adorable and I love the outfit you found for her. Your outfits are lovely too, especially nice for a summer visit with a grandchild.
xo,
Karen
Hi Karen
I hope you are getting to see your grandchildren more often. Summer did steal the show!
Hi Cindy! What a memory you and Summer will have of this photo shoot! You both look great! I am sure it wasn’t very easy to get these pictures, but I think kids these days are exposed to much more picture taking with smart phones. Your pictures look so natural, just as if you were having having a visit/talk, instead of posing. I know our DIL has always taken loads of pictures, so Ryan is already getting used to having Mommy take his picture. LOL I think he will give them a run for their money as you said about Summer! Isn’t it fun to watch from the sidelines with grandchildren? I know you and Steve must be having a wonderful time with Summer (and vice-versa)! We still have wonderful memories of our antiquing adventures! Judy
Cindy,
What a adorable grand-daughter you have! I especially love her spunk which you can see in the photo with the pink dress. Cherish the moments with her and enjoy the last remaining days of summer! I love all the clothes you were both wearing!
How cute are you and Summer? And she is a doll! I can tell you have the best I ever together and adore each other. Love both of your colorful outfits, they look fun and festive especially for a bright summer day!
Great post!
Cindy,
Your friends were right! Color looks fabulous on you! I noticed right away as soon as I opened the email. I love both turquoise and red and I quickly checked to see if they had my size. No luck. I was worried about the T shirt bc it said one size only. Hard to believe it would fit me!
Maybe I can can find a store that carries it so I can try it on. Ya never know until you try!
PS. I think Summer looks so much like you. Happy girl!
Oh, Cindy! Summer is just too precious! Isn’t being a grandmother just the best?! Thanks for sharing your photos. And drink in every minute you get with her. They grow up so fast!
Hi Cindy,
Summer is a little doll! I don’t have any grandchildren to spoil yet. Who knows what the future holds. If I’m that lucky I will have fun looking for adorable clothing like what you’ve found for your beautiful granddaughter.
You look fabulous in bright color! It suits you, and compliments your bright smile!
XO Heidi
Well, to be honest, my eyes were all on Summer. So adorable. What a treat to see. That hair!!!! My granddaughter is now 17. I don’t think she’s interested in my dressing her. She does like my makeup though. I smiled all the way through the post. Loved it.PS. I’m going to see if there are any more of those tops left.
Hi Sandra
It was fun using Summer although challenging!! I can’t believe your granddaughter is 17. I bet she thinks she has a cool grandma….she does!!
Precious child and you look great in the colors. I love your hair!
Hi Linda
She is certainly a source of joy for us! And thank you for the comment about my hair. It has been silver for over 8 years.
These pictures came out great! Glad we were able to capture some cute moments between you and Summer. you both look so bright and beautiful. Glad it was not me! She is way cuter than me! Those dresses are so darling and beautifully made. Thank you for the adorable clothes for Summer.
Thank you for the good model! She made it way more interesting!!
Gentile Cindy che bella sorpresa, vedere una splendida nonna ed una meravigliosa nipotina. Non poteva essere diversamente stupendamente dolci tutte due. Grazie. Un abbraccio. 🌼🌸🦋🐝🐞💐
Thank you so much Dora! Have a great weekend!
Summer is a doll! Love her ruffled dress. Your tops look great also.
Hi Rosemary
Thank you so much for the sweet comments! I so appreciate them!
Those are great looks! She is so pretty!
Hi Rosemary
Thank you so much! We love her. She is a moving target…very hard to get pics of!!
These photos are amazing!!! I bet you all had fun! Summer is so photogenic just like her grandma!! I know it was a lot of effort but now you have the photos to celebrate and remember. LOVE all the color, too.
Mary Ann
You are right Mary Ann so glad for the photos! Wish I had more time!! She is a little pistol!!
I left a comment an another POST of YOURS telling YOU I AM SPENDING TOO MUCH MONEY when I READ YOUR POSTS!!!!!!!!!
THAT DRESS ON SUMMER I AM CRAZY ABOUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lottie will not be ready for that for another TWO YEARS……..DO I BUY NOW AND KEEP?OR do I hope JENNA will give me a BAG of HAND ME DOWNS!!!!!!!!!??
I use to sell those MICHAEL STAR t-shirts……….in a BOUTIQUE here in ORINDA(I had a weekend job so I could get out of being the ITALIANS LABOR when he was remolding our HOUSE!)THEY were VERY POPULAR!THEY DO HOLD UP LIKE ‘IRON!”
Summer has a mouth full of teeth!!!THAT HAIR is GORGEOUS!
When are you going to bring her here to meet THE PIG?!!
WE ARE WAITING!!!!!!
XX
Elizabeth you would never know what size to get!! Summer is wearing a 4 and she could probably wear a 5 but she is the size of a normal 4 year old! Those dresses are to die for! I found them by accident. They have a store in Ross. I need to bring Summer over. She would love your house and the animals!! Normally I have Steve with me too. Sometime when he isn’t with me I will bring her over. She is being potty trained right now so later would be better!!
STEVE IS ALWAYS WELCOME TOO!
IN ROSS……………???!!!!
MY OLD STOMPING GOUNDS!!!!
XX
PS. NEW BLOG POST is up…….still talking about THAT BIRTHDAY!
Next year one of the dresses for your little bundle of joy!! I am a huge fan of the Michael Stars tees. You are right they wear like iron!!
Gorgeous post thank you for the sunshine! Love those dresses on your granddaughter she looks so wonderful!! Can’t wait for grandkids!
Hi Francesca
You are going to love being a grandma when the time comes! Thanks for the sweet comment!
Cindy, those colors on you are beautiful! Summer is a doll and I can tell that you adore the time you get to spend with her. What fun!
Hi Karen
Summer can wear color she has her daddie’s complexion! She is so much fun I can’t tell you but what a little pistol she is!!
I am enjoying your posts and was excited to see grandmother-grandchild post. Your granddaughter is a doll and I kept checking links for BOY offerings but came up empty. I am a proud grandmother with 7 grandsons and another boy due in September. Oldest is 7. They are like a litter of puppies when together and so much fun!
Please send links to cute boy clothes.. thank you!
Hi Jane
I remember how much more difficult it was to find cute things for boys! I had a son and a daughter. Nextt time I will post for both boys and girls!! Congrats on your brood. I bet they keep you busy!!
Cindy! I love seeing you with Summer! You look like you’re having so much fun! I think Elizabeth and Susan are right about wearing more color! You look amazing! The red Michael Stars T-shirt with white linen pants and your gorgeous hair…love! I had not heard of Maisonette! I adore those colorful dresses with tassels. Madeline used to wear a lot of Oiliy when she was Summer’s age and the bright colors and embroidery remind me of some of her dresses. Summer is so darling and her hair! What fun to have these photos of the two of in your garden!
Hi Annie
Jenna wore Oilily as well! I had not heard of this company either but they are to D I E for!! Summer even liked them and there were no sparkles or glitter!!