Encourage Self Expression to Create Self-Esteem
Mandy Mayhem, Fashionista Extraordinaire. She is one of a kind. We let her wear whatever she wants, wherever she wants. There are some misses, but way more hits! Allowing her to pick her own clothes and letting her know we accept her choices encourages self-esteem. Enjoy!Outfit:
Layers of Ruffles paired with Cowboy Boots (Wal-mart Special) and a Magician's Hat (Reminds me of Slash). Never leave the house without a purse accessory. Today, the teddy bear backpack.
And yes, she almost always picks her own outfits. |
I refuse to let grown-up stereotypes or 'you have to do this' or personal insecurities stifle her creativity. Life is too short to be boring. Live a little.
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Purple witch skirt over dark, denim jeans. |
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Even in this one, her favorite tie-dyed onesie. |
Creative outlets are important around here, ya know.
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Tinkerbell Backpack. |
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Foam cowboy hat, Tinkerbell backpack, pink sundress (too short), knee-length skirt, pink monkey rubber boots. |
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Green Disney socks with plastic ballet flats. |
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I agree- as long as it's not going to create a health issue, I pretty much let my older son dress how he wants (I did not let him wear the sweatsuit he wanted to wear outside during a heat wave, however)
ReplyDeleteI love how creative she can be!
ReplyDeletehaha, gorgeous! Our daughters would be kindred spirits :) Madeline loves choosing her own clothes and adds all kinds of quirky things here and there. Gumboots are a favourite too, as are tutus and fairy dresses and mixing lots of patterns and spots and stripes together haha. I really must put up some pics some time. Those pics of your daughter are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute model! She is so cute.
ReplyDeleteAdorable! I do love her outfits. What fun.
ReplyDeleteI agree!
ReplyDeleteIt is so wonderful for kids' self esteem to let them pick their own clothes. I actually feel bad sometimes for kids who are always really well dressed (by adult standards). I love the top hat outfit :) We were playing with Daddy's top hat yesterday!
ReplyDeleteMy kid always comes up with the craziest combos too. Only he always wants to wear long sleeves when its 100 degrees outside!
ReplyDeleteCreativity and self-expression through fashion - love it!
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