I spent the summer in these pink and orange Laki flip flops by Splendid. While they have walked through beaches, grass fields and campgrounds, they have still held their color and style. They are way on sale at Nordstrom now, which is where I bought mine. Maybe I should stock up on another pair for next summer? The bright colors, style and durability made them the perfect "mama" shoes for the summer. I love that Splendid makes great stuff for big kids at heart too! And I can't wait for their new shop to open in Marin this weekend. They have a big opening party planned, with Crafting Community preparing all kinds of craft projects for kids, with style of course! ~ What were your fashion staples this summer? ~

I last wore Converse in college, blue ones. In high school I had green ones that I drew all over, and in junior high I got a beige high-top pair from Sears. They were so cool.  I never thought I'd be wearing them as a mom, but here they are again, in so many styles, colors and patterns that we never could have imagined, even in the eighties.  I have the brown laceless version which I tried to find for Tiny too. I settled on the grey velcro for her since I have been warned by a friend that toddlers and laces do not mix!  The red and pink plaid ones are so cute too, and she'll be growing out of the grey pair soon enough. ~ Parents: Have you ever bought matching shoes or clothing for you and your little one? ~