Today is school picture day for my kids. So the question is asked - what should they wear???

Now, I've always tried to dress my girls cute - my sister has always said "If you wouldn't wear it - why should they?" Good philosophy.

But more recently I've given up the battle a bit. Eden wants the girly, glitzy, gaudy clothes. Madi wants to look like a teenager rock star. At night I lay out a cute outfit for each of them. In the morning they refuse the outfit and put together some tacky clothing choice of their own. I'm realizing this is part of their personality - so let it go. I still try to steer them a bit in their choices - but it's mostly a losing battle.

But today is in fact picture day. I told the girls for one day they had to wear what I wanted. I got them both into a cute dress each. Madi wore her black dress with the embroidery I love so much, and Eden wore a cute green wrap dress that I love with her eye colour! So, I thought all was well with the world of fashion for my girls.

Then, as I walked past Madi's classroom this morning after popping in the school for a minute - I had to laugh out loud. Madi had out fashioned me again! She had smuggled in her backpack a clip on boy's tie from our dress up box and was now wearing it. And you know what? I love it .I hope she keeps it on for the photos as it is totally "her". The cute dress is a reflection of me and my tastes. The tie - that tells more of Madi's story and personality.

Got me thinking about my own clients as I'm often asked "What should we wear?" It's great to coordinate colour schemes, and avoid clashing.... but I think even more fun is to let the kids personalities shine through!! Even if we start coordinated and in mom's choice of attire - and then change to kids choice.

Next week Beth is doing our family's portraits... now I'll have to rethink what they should wear. Watch next week to see who wins the fight of the closet - mom or Madi!

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