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Here fishy fishy fishy...
Happy Tuesday! (but more like a Wednesday because it's a short week :)!
Three years ago on Christmas, I convinced my little brother (who was 8 at the time) to use his stocking money to go to wal-mart and buy a goldfish...(my mom was less than thrilled:). His little eight-year old self named this little orange fish Henry Fred Easterling..pretty big name for a little fish, isn't it? The best part is that "Henry" is Chambers' (my little brother) first name. Much to my mother's dismay, Henry Fred Easterling is STILL alive.
I was reminded of Fred when I saw this design! I love the aqua seersucker with orange smocking...I think it is unique! I also love how the boys' design is a little different (and manlier for all those "my boy is not wearing that girlie smocked stuff" dads :)! While the girls has adorable little orange goldfish, the boys design has orange snapper (totally manly!)
It doesn't hurt that it is seersucker :)!
polkadot
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Jiggly Jellyfish!
Easter bunnies!
Happy Monday!! No Monday blues today! I just still cannot believe that Christmas is THIS weekend! I can already tell that this week is going to be crazy...don't get me wrong, I usually LOVEEEE a socially packed week, but I feel as if the holiday festivities are NEVER ending! Because I know that you're dyinggg to know my schedule, I'll lay it out for you! It all began last Wednesday!
Wednesday 12/14: Secret Santa Ornament exchange (you've already heard alll about that)
Thursday 12/15: Christmas light viewing and supper (which you've also heard about)
Friday 12/16: Clemson Alumni Holiday Christmas Party
Saturday 12/17: Holiday Party at a friend's house
Sunday 12/18: Charleston Angler Employee Holiday Party
Monday 12/19: Debutante Party in Downtown Charleston
Tuesday 12/20: Last kickball game of the season (not exactly holiday themed, but still a social event)
Wednesday 12/21: Shrimp and Grits Kids Christmas Party :)
Thursday 12/22: Christmas Cocktails at a friend's house
Friday 12/23: Cocktail Party for some newly wed friends
Saturday 12/24: Christmas Eve party
Sunday 12/25: CHRISTMAS
At some point I have to finish my Christmas shopping (why is it so hard to find something for your boyfriend's parents and your dad!?...I find it impossible!) And don't even get me started on New Year's Eve! With all of this holiday madness, you MUSTTTT wonder how I have any room in my little head to think about Easter...but, oh, I do!
I absolutely love Easter! I mean, what's not to love!? Hellooo Spring, Easter lillies (my absolute favorite flower of all time), white, seersucker, linen...just to name a few! I don't know when the year came that my mom didn't spend endless days shopping for the perfect Easter dress for me...but it came and, unfortunately, my mom doesn't care what I wear on Easter (as long as it covers my shoulders, isn't too tight, doesn't show too much leg, the perfect fabric...blah,blah the list of requirements for the "appropriate" Easter outfits goes on and on...the woes of being a southern girl:)) Therefore, I am going to, once again, live vicariously through you (as you get to search for the perfect Easter outfit for your little one).
I hate to break it to you, but the search will be short because I've already found the perfect outfits (you're welcome :)! I'm absolutely obsessed with this rabbit bishop and jon jon. I mean, what little kid doesn't love Peter Cottontail!? I had the whole collection of books (I still do!) and it doesn't hurt that he makes a pretty adorable smocked design!
Looking for a more casual look during the Easter season? I love this applique look! Once again, the shirt is also a dress AND the other side is the 4th of July design you saw earlier! Such a great deal in my opinion (and I know my deals! :)!
Congratulations! Now that you have your child's Easter outfit picked out (I'm hoping you already snagged on of our adorable Christmas outfits for THIS weekend)...You have more time to focus on what YOU'RE going to wear for the holidays! (Oh, well hey, sparkles for New Years Eve and babysitter for the night (hopefully!) :))
Get Invited to a Par-tayyy!
I just love a good party...I really do. I,honestly, get more excited about planning a party than I do actually attending it (Strange, I know). I just can't help it though! I love planning out what apps and drinks to have, what place settings to use (if it is a rare dinner), what music to play, EVERYTHING! It's just so exciting! It's one of the reasons that I love the holiday season...parties GALORE! Actually, I can find about any reason to have a party.... "It's Wednesday!?..we should celebrate"! :)
What's not to love!?
You're going to read this and think "yeah, yeah, yeah...no one can be THATTTT happy!" In all seriousness, I woke up this morning feeling, honestly, just HAPPY...and it's such an awesome feeling! (I'm generally a pretty happy person, but everyone has those "not-so-happy-stay-away-from-me" days, right?) NOT TODAY! My wonderful outlook on life today might have something to do with:
a. IT'S FRIDAY!
b. It's CHRISTMAS time (still as a 24 year old, I get weirdly excited about Christmas). I just love it! Ever since I finished with exams (HELLOOOO Christmas break!), I've been seriously in the spirit! For example, last Saturday night I stayed in to drink hot chocolate and watch the Grinch (don't judge me that I also watched it on Tuesday night:) and last night after our weekly supper club, we poured solo cups of apple cider and I made everyone trek downtown Charleston to walk around Marion square and look at the lights! Obviously, the boys were miserable at first (grinches!), but then they even got into the spirit and sang Christmas songs! (Honestly, they could have been just mocking me because I was SOOOO excited about the lights..but, oh well, I'm going to just believe that they actually got into the spirit:)
c. Sometimes driving over the Cooper River Bridge in the morning to work, it still honestly amazes me how beautiful Charleston is! Obviously, this morning was one of those mornings! It's 75 degrees, the water was sparkling, and the sun was shining! (the best part is that after I get off at 12, I weaseled my way into a Friday afternoon boat ride:)
Obviously, I did not take that picture (ever or this morning :), but you get the picture!
Anywho, I decided that since I was in such a "Charleston-Loving mood" this morning, I would debut the Charleston Harbor line! I loveee the light blue seersucker of this line! This design is so cute that it, honestly, speaks for itself!
Hellooooo 4th of July!
Okay, Okay...I know it's December and Christmas is next week, BUT I can't help but get excited about thinking about 4th of July! I mean, what's not to be excited about!? Beach, boats, fried chicken, fireworks...just a few of my favorite things! (I'm getting a little ahead of myself, I know! One holiday at a time, right?...)
Everyone knows that the perfect red, white, and blue 4th of July outfit is a necessity! Those pictures last a lifetime you know..;). Not to fret pet, Shrimp and Grits kids has PLENTY to make sure your little one is the best dressed at the picnic, beach party, or wherever you spend your holiday (to each his own, right?)
Looking at all of the Spring 2012 designs, I chose a few that, I personally, think are perfect for this fabulous holiday (AND the rest of the year). You've already seen the Shrimp line (go back a few posts) and it's obviously perfect for 4th of July! (Anything red or blue seersucker is PERFECT in my opinion).
Another one that I LOVEEE is the anchor line (see below!). The blue seersucker check with red anchors and lobsters are perfect for 4th of July and all summer long! I think my favorite pieces are the bathing suit (it doesn't hurt that Lyla Gray is hopelessly cute) and the shirt/dress! The shirt/dress is awesome because since it can be a shirt OR a dress, you can buy it now as a dress and in a year or two, wear it as a shirt!
Another favorite is the reversible 4th of July/ Easter design! Once again, I LOVE the shirt/dress (way to get a bang for your buck, right!?) It's a reversible shirt/dress! I'm pretty sure that qualifies as FOUR different outfits in one! The opposite side is an Easter print, but that'll come in a different post...Gotta keep you on your toes, ya know ;)
For this reason- I woke up super excited this morning because tonight is our second annual Secret Santa ornament exchange! My friends and I from college started this tradition last year and it's so fun! It's like a secret santa but it's only ornaments! (the nicer ones that you hate buying for yourself but look so pretty on the tree:). It think it all started because we realized that once we "grow up" (24 is obvioulsy not grown up), get married, and have a tree to decorate-it'd be nice to actually have some pretty ornaments! So, we all get together, make apps, drink wine(/champagne), and exchange ornaments! SO fun!
Anywho, I'm totally off subject (as usual!). The party I'm supposed to be talking about is even better than the ornament exchange because you get CLOTHES! (minus the tiny detail that you have to pay for them :)! We got our spring 2012 invitations in the mail yesterday and they are so cute! With all of the precious previews I've been posting, I know you're just dying to see them in person and go to a party! Soooo...here's what you do!
1. email scheduling@shrimpandgritskids.com with your location (city and state)
2. Mary (the scheduling lady :) will forward your email to the closest rep.
3. the rep will get in touch with you with dates, hostesses, etc!
Pretty easy, eh? Like I always say...anything is reason for a party...ESPECIALLY cute clothes!
P.S. I TOLDDDD you the invitation was cute!Preppy Alligators!
Those of you who have been shopping at Shrimp and Grits Kids for years know that Megan always does an "alligator" design (and it always is one of our most popular!)
Every year, the alligators are a little different while also continuing to be one of her signatures. I have to admit- after the Santa Alligator design (which, by the way is still available for Christmas on www.shrimpandgritskids.com), I didn't think I could like one more...BUT, once again, she proved me wrong (what's new :) and I have a NEW favorite! I don't know whether it is the styles she included-like the bow back dress or the new bubble or the preppy aspect of it that I like more...I guess I just like it all ;)!
I love how some of the cutest smocked animals are the scariest in real life. Have you ever thought about that? I mean, who looks at a jelly fish, shrimp, or alligator and says "awwww, how cute!". If you do- more power to you- but, in my opinion, they are anything BUT cute....UNTIL they are smocked onto an outfit!
How cute is the picture of Lyla Gray (Megan's youngest) with the iphone and sunglasses!?..... polkadot
Friday, December 9, 2011
Sadie Surprise!
All this talk about Spring and Summer has got me in the mood for sunshine and water. Too bad it's only December :)! Back to focusing on Christmas, boots, coats, and snow... I guess...
Luckily, I can still get my warm weather fix through talking about summer clothes :)
Two seasons ago, Megan discovered that she could design her own fabric (like she needs anything to make her even MORE creative) and, since then, her original designs have been some of my absolute favorites (for example, the paisley fabric this season)!
Obviously, this "sadie" design is NO exception. Its' just so pretty and sweet! It's absolutely PERFECT for Easter or a Spring or Summer wedding. I just love this print- if they could make it in my size- I would wear it!
I just love all of the ruffles and bows...I just don't know what my favorite is! The bubble or the bow-back dress!
P.S. HAPPY FRIDAYYYYY!!!! I hope all of you have your Christmas outfits ready! Those pictures last a lifetime, you know! ;)I am going to be honest with you. I was seriously skeptical of this design!
It could have something to do with the fact that I am deathly allergic to jelly fish....two summers ago I was innocently enjoying a boat day when my best friend and I both got stung. Actually, he got stung first and since I was hanging on his back- he yelled and threw me right into it (Pretty chivalrous, right?:) Oh, Don't worry- he was fine...his leg looked completely normal after two days while I looked like a serious burn victim for three weeks . It was horrible! Not to mention that it was 100 degrees here so my poor, red, inf lammed stung legs were always showing (I think I'm still recovering from the emotional devastation :) To me, jelly fish are like the mosquitoes of the sea. I mean, WHAT good do they do!? I'm obviously not a marine biologist so maybe I'm not completely educated on this subject, but it looks to me that all they do is make little children (and me) run out of the water crying. So when Megan mentioned doing a jellyfish line, it was hard for me to get over my extreme hatred for these nasty creatures. I honestly couldn't imagine how to make these THINGS cute (I'm getting all feisty just thinking about them).
Of course, as usual, she proved me wrong! If jelly fish were this cute, I might, slowly begin to get over my extreme loathing.
I love so much about this design!
1. I love the light green seersucker (duh!)
2. The last dress shown is ALSO a top! For instance, a size 2t dress would fit a 6 year old as a top (pair it with our white pique capris :)!
3. I am OBSESSED with the one piece bathing suit...(I love a good ruffle, you know!)
So, maybe I'm slowly starting to re-think my position on jelly fish.....Spring 2011 Previews BEGIN!
Confession: I have mixed feelings about this line. I'm SO excited because I honestly think it's Megan's cutest, most original line yet, BUT I'm also sad because it is the last line I get to preview :( After working here for two years, I finally have to go to a full-time internship for graduate school. I guess I should take on the "glass is half full" attitude and just be excited, eh?
Honestly, I'm obsessed with this whole line. It's going to be hard for me just to preview one design at time, but patience is a virtue, right?
This design is one of my favorites, but the reason that I decided to preview it first is because, duh, it has SHRIMP! What design is better to preview SHRIMP AND GRITS kids Spring 2012 line than the Shrimp and Fiddler Crab Line!? Personally, I love Shrimp... shrimp kabobs, shrimp creole, shrimp and grits, fried shrimp, grilled shrimp...you can cook shrimp about any which way ;). I never knew that shrimp could be cute though. Have you ever seen a live shrimp?...they look like demons! Far, far from Cute! But, OF COURSE, Megan can make a shrimp adorable!
These outfits are so perfect for summer for numerous reasons:
1. They are seersucker (y'all know how much I love seersucker)
2. They are red, white, and blue (HELLOOO 4th of July!)
3. I love any kind of ruffle fanny (just wait until you see the girl's bubble)...I'm obsessed.
Okay, Okay I know I'm rambling (I have a bad habit of doing that)..and I know y'all are dying to see...so drumroll...
Seriously, how cute is this line!? My favorite part is the girl's bubble (obviously!). I think that the ruffles on the fanny and cross back are so so cute (not to mention that the little girl is so cute that I just want to SQUEEZE her)!
I
know I've said this a trillion times (I just get so excited that I
can't help it!)...one of my favorite things, without a doubt, about
fall is FOOTBALL SEASON! I spent the last week feeling pretty bummed
about summer coming to an end and then this light bulb just went off in
my head and I realized that football season officially starts in ONE
MONTH FROM TODAY!! (or at least Clemson's does...and isn't that the
only one that matters?:) I'm kidding, I'm kidding...one of my best
friends went to UGA and spent the entire time at dinner last night
telling me about her labor day plans in Atlanta for the big game! I
have another friend that went to Auburn and he seriously won't be quiet
about their upcoming season (I know, I know...if Clemson had a national
championship from last season to brag about...I'd be way more obnoxious
:) So, long story short, I know for a fact that Clemson fans aren't the
only excited ones!I
mean, I've been out of school since May of 2009 and I just got over the
serious urge to buy everything I see in orange thinking that I MIGHT
need it for a game...sad? Maybe! BUT, Luckily for you, Shrimp and Grits
Kids has you covered for every game (well, not exactly YOU, but your
little ones!) We have the perfect outfit for every little boy and girl
no matter what team you're pulling for this season! The best part? Now
that you've figured out what your children are wearing, you can
concentrate on finding that perfect orange, red, burgundy, or black
outfit for you (whatever color floats your boat :)!We also have matching longalls for the boys with the same smocking plate for each team! To
order, go to www.shrimpandgritskids.com and place your order!
Everything not on backorder will ship out within 48 hours if placed
Monday-Friday!Happy shopping! :)   
BEST DAY EVER!
Okay, you
know those mornings when you just wake up smiling!? Well, today is one
of those days! I've spent some time this morning contemplating why I'm
so happy and I came up with a few different possible reasons:A. It's Thursday! (a.k.a. basically the weekend!)B.
It's FINALLY sunny after four straight days of rain. In my opinion,
four days of dreary rain is enough to bum anyone out (unless you're a
tree:)C. WE FINISHED LABELING THE CATALOGS yesterday!I
think option C. makes me smile the most. Seriously- my wrist is
literally sore from all that sticking. Knowing that the boys were
coming today to pick up the 3000+ catalogs and take them to the post
office is enough to make anyone here at Pitt Street absolutely giddy!
(AND I actually have room around my desk to move without tripping over
a box of catalogs!) People shopping in the store probably think we're a
little crazy because we're just smiling away...(kind of creepy I
guess:)...but, oh well!The
good news for you is if you requested one (and over 3,000 of you did)-
you'll get it either tomorrow or next week! YAY! So be looking for
it...just sayin :) Happy Thursday!
It's Fall on Pitt Street!
Honestly, I have mixed feelings about today. I walked into work and two things happened:1. I set off the alarm and the police came (GREATTT way to start off the day:)2. I looked around and realized that the store looked completely different!Some
time in between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.- the spring line went on center racks
and the fall line took over the store. I mean, the fall line looks
AWESOME in the store (obviously :)! so I guess the mixed feelings come
from my selfish want for summer to last forever. Don't get me wrong...I
love fall (my birthday, football, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years
Eve, Valentine's Day..just a few of my favorite things :), but their is
just something about summer that makes me smile. It could be the sun,
the water, the boat, 4th of July, Memorial Day, watermelon...who knows!
I've just never been one to really like change I suppose :)...BUT this
is a great change! I've been talking about the fall line for so long
that it's so exciting to actually see it on the racks in the store! The
warm, soft feel of corduroy is actually getting me pretty excited about
the colder weather...and doing a little shopping of my own :)I
know the fall line is old news to you online shoppers, but to our local
store shoppers this is big news! You can actually come into the store,
see the line, try it on, and BUY! How awesome would it be to be set for
all your fall activities in JULY!? (pretty awesome if you're a planner
like me)...AND, not to mention, that getting your childrens' shopping
out of the way gives you more time to shop for yourself...! :)I
feel like it's absolutely crazy to be shopping for fall when it is
still July, but things are ALREADY going on backorder online! A.k.a-
better hurry, stop reading this, and get to shopping!P.S. HAPPY tuesday (one day closer to the weekend :)!
Catalog Cramps
So- no one hate me! I know I've been slacking on the blog this week, but I have a good excuse! Promise! After
we made "last call" for catalogs, I came in the next day to 100 catalog
requests! By the end of the week- we had a list totaling over 3,000
catalog requests!...do you know how many days of constant label
sticking that is!? Apparently more than I assumed! For the last week,
my life has been consumed by sorting and sticking labels (believe me-
I'd rather be writing on the blog :!) I mean, of course I'm absolutely
THRILLED that so many people are interested, but I wouldn't die if I
never had to stick another label again :)!I'm
good with my word (or I try to be!) so to make it up to you- FACEBOOK
CONTEST! (You know I love a good contest). Honestly, it was Megan's
idea just to ask for a little feedback on the fall line, but being as
competitive as I am...of course I wanted to make it into a contest! The
winner gets a $25 coupon for Shrimp and Grits Kids! (you're welcome for
spicing up your Wednesday a bit)!Here
is how it works: All week I am going to post pictures from the catalog
on our facebook page
(http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=12711106#!/pages/Shrimp-and-Grits-Kids/29490329062)
and you tag yourself in your favorite outfits! Then, on Monday I get to
randomly pick a name and the lucky one gets a $25 coupon code! Pretty
easy right!?Soooo...just
a little drop in to say "HI!" and "I miss you!"..back to sticking
labels...blah...while you get to tagging yourself on Facebook!
Local Luxuries!
We love and
will always love our Internet buyers and customers that aren't local,
but one of the perks of being local is our store (duh :). They have the
pleasure of walking in, picking something out, and BOOM- they are done
and off to the next activity (wearing super cute clothes).Another
perk (besides getting to see us) is our little addition to our
store...and the one thing in the store that is NOT Shrimp and Grits
Kids.... TEMPLETON SILVER! Rhett (the founder and owner) is one of
Megan's good friends and so, of course, we were dying to have some of
her things in our store (it doesn't hurt that they are absolutely
precious).A little background:Rhett
began this business in 2007 (same year as Megan :) when her children's
pacifiers continued to fall out. They fall out, she has to clean them,
and sometimes throw them away...(Annoying). SO, being creative (how all
these people got this creative gene and I got nothing doesn't really
seem fair, does it?) she decided to come up with something that appeals
to both Mom and baby and also keeps the pacifier off of the floor. The
result? Okay,
so that's not the best picture, but you get it! They are cute little
pacifier holders that turn into a bracelet for Mom when they aren't
being used! Perk 1- you won't lose it because it is on your wrist. Perk
2- Pretty jewelry that also is functional? Yes, Please! The official
name for these is the Heirloom Bijou Bracelet! For a better look (other than the not-so-great picture above), check out the website www.templetonsilver.com. My favorite part? "Now,
the Heirloom Bijou Bracelet® has not only received local media
attention, it’s been featured in top trade magazines, was shown on MSNBC, The Doctors TV Show, Dr. Phil, and Rachael Ray
as well as receiving compliments from Hollywood’s Jennie Garth, Nancy
O’Dell, Jaime Pressly, Camila Alves & Matthew McConaughey, and Dr.
Phil’s wife Robin McGraw." That's IMPRESSIVE! I mean, if you ever need someone to go on Dr. Phil or Rachael Ray to help you promote...I wouldn't mind :)!
Unfortunately,
these are only available in our store..we can't do Internet orders for
them so if you're in Mt Pleasant, come by and get one! If not, order
online through www.templetonsilver.com! You won't regret it..no more
nasty pacifiers on the ground...:)
P.S. Happy Wednesday!
Catalog Last call!
Happy
Monday! I always feel like I'm so tired on Mondays- I might just love
the beach a little too much on the weekends :)!..so it always helps to
have a little bit of exciting news to start the week with!Ready!?...Catalogs are finally going out this week! We literally have 1,890 catalogs to send out already (I'm not even exaggerating-promise!)
That is A LOT of stickers to stick on catalogs, but we're so excited
that so many people want to see it! I bet Mike (our catalog designer)
is the most excited of all...you have NO idea how long he spends
getting our catalog ready. He's quite the perfectionist (which is great
for us, right?) We know that it is always easier to see the clothes on
actual children (especially super cute ones) so it's definitely understandable why so many people want a copy of the catalog to themselves! :)So,
the bad news is this is last call for catalog requests! You have until
Tuesday night to get on our website (www.shrimpandgritskids.com) and
request a catalog! Then, you can flip through every page on your own
time and plan the perfect outfit for every occasion...I mean, I do it
and I don't even have children...pathetic? Maybe!...but don't judge me,
how could I work here every day and not be obsessed? :)
FALL is here!!!!
Well, not really (it's still 90 degrees outside), but here at Shrimp and Grits Kids it is!
Our
fall line is officially up and ready on the website! AKA- You can buy
it online and it will ship out within a day or two! YAY! What a perfect
ending to a long weekend...I don't know about y'all, but while I
absolutely love a long weekend, it definitely makes the next week a
little tougher. (My old self isn't made for three straight days of
celebrating! :)
SO,
for everyone that has been following the previews and already has a
list of necessities (If I had children- I would definitely have a list
a mile long!)...buy away :)!
It really is your
lucky day because I have some more good news! The trunk shows have
officially started!! Don't forget to email me at
info@shrimpandgritskids.com for any info on attending a show! In my
opinion, it's always fun to be able to see the clothes in person.
I'll quit wasting your time so that you can commence shopping :)!
We're FAMOUS!
I wish I
could say that I am famous for just being me (roll out the red
carpet)...but no. Unfortunately, just Shrimp and Grits Kids is (but
since I work for them, doesn't that make me famous by second degree?
I'm going with yes.)One
of the perks of one of my best friends, Megan Chandler, being the
Lifestyle editor of the Charleston Mercury is that I get sneak peeks of
the new paper! (especially if one of us is in it!) I've only personally
been featured in the paper twice (such a social butterfly) but Megan
Hewitt (all the Megans can get confusing- I KNOW!) has had entire
articles done on her. And why shouldn't she? She started this little
"at-home" smocked clothing business in 2007 and now has over 72
representatives all over the southeast and a new store front...That's
definitely more than I've done in the last five years...(unless you
count graduating from college, moving to Charleston, going to graduate
school, and working...but that's another story :))!When
Megan first told me about opening the store, the first thing that came
to my mind was "let's have an opening party!" (typical). Megan, knowing
how much I love to plan a party, just smiled and said "go for it". So,
we planned this party, got champagne, cupcakes, and guess what?...it
had to be on a Tuesday night when I had CLASS! (it was a class learning
about all the different mental illnesses and all I could think was that
I was seasonally depressed because I wanted to be at the party :))!So,
long story short, it was like rubbing salt into an open wound when my
friend sent me the pdf of the Charleston Mercury and pictures from the
party are front page :(! After I pouted about not being in the pictures
for a bit, I got over myself and became thrilled for Megan! The store
looks awesome, they look awesome...all in all, if I didn't absolutely
love them- I'd hate them :)!     How awesome do they look...it's okay to be jealous...I won't tell! ;)
Free CLOTHES!!!
ATTENTION!
I
have totally slacked off on the blog! Things are seriously CRAZY
getting ready for trunk season! :)! I never like to break a
promise...SOO to make it up to you: FACEBOOK CONTEST! Post a picture of
your little one wearing your favorite Shrimp and Grits Kids outfit on
our facebook page
(http://www.facebook.com/Homewaters#!/pages/Shrimp-and-Grits-Kids/29490329062)
and NEXT MONDAY we will randomly pick a picture and the winner gets a
$25 gift certificate!!! You only have a week so get posting! :)(Starting tomorrow...I'll be BACK!)
Two for one? Yes, Please!
Trunk Time!
It's
that time of year again! TRUNK SEASON! The first shows start next
week!!! We are so excited because it means that the Fall 2011 line is
officially here!
Do you want to go to a trunk show or even HOST a show (who doesn't need a little extra cash these days)...?
To
simply inquire about a rep near you email
scheduling@shrimpandgritskids.com and Mary(our rep leader) will put you
in touch with the closest rep! So simple!
Interested
in maybe hosting a show? (it's so simple AND you get free clothes!)
First, email Mary at the same email above and she will put you in
contact with the closest rep to get you set up! It really is so simple
to host a show...all you have to have is a lot of friends that love
smocked clothes!
First- the rep will give you invitations and catalogs to send out to your friends and order forms to take orders
Second- she will bring you the trunk so that all of your friends can see the clothes up close and personal! :)
Third-
HAVE A PARTY!!!! (the best part!) It can be as simple as just laying
the clothes out or we've had people that have a full on casual cocktail
party! (I'd definitely be more inclined to buy a bunch of clothes after
a few cocktails....but that's just me :) Your friends tell you what
they want, you write it down on the order forms, and the rep comes back
to pick up the trunk and forms AND YOU'RE DONE!
So
I bet you're wondering what you get out of this (besides an excuse to
have a party), right? Well you get 15% of your total sales in store
credit! For example, if you sell $500, you would get $75 worth of free
clothes. We take it directly off of your order from your show so it's
never even charged to your card.
ANDDD-
at the end of each season we email all of the reps and hostesses a 40%
off discount code to use for another order. That is a lot of FREE
CLOTHES (my favorite kind!)
The
only requirements are to sell at least $500 worth of clothes and you
have to place a personal order (but why wouldn't you want to?)!
Thats
the low down on hosting a show so now all you have to do is get on the
computer and email scheduling@shrimpandgritskids.com to get set up :)!
P.S.! Happy first day of summer! It's only 105 degrees here...
SUMMER TIME HOLIDAYS!!
Seriously, tomorrow is just the
FIRST day of summer! When I woke up at 7 a.m. this morning, it was
already 88 degrees! I don't know about y'all, but that feels pretty
summery to me! I spent the entire weekend on the beach and boat in
Beaufort, S.C. and I'm pretty sure that it could not have felt more
like summer...If it gets much hotter I might just collapse...:)!Since
tomorrow is OFFICIALLY the first day of summer, it's time to make sure
that your little one has EVERYTHING that they need! Fourth of July is
only a couple of weeks away and we definitely have plenty of adorable
outfits and bathing suits to make sure that your little one is the best
dressed at whatever party you are going to! Personally, my ideal Fourth
of July would include spending time in the sun (boat or beach) and then
going to a fabulous cookout that night! After you figure out what you
are going to do to celebrate- the next step is to find out what you are
going to wear! (The sooner you find something for your little one to
wear..the more time you can spend on yourself!)Some of my personal favorites include:        
...and
these are just a few of my favorites. Definitely do yourself a favor
and go to our website (www.shrimpandgritskids.com) and browse through
all of the perfect holiday outfits!Happy Shopping!
Football fanatics!
One of
my favorite things about fall (okay, it may be THE favorite thing) is
FOOTBALL SEASON!! I will be honest- I can't remember the last time I
actually walked into a game so definitely don't peg me as that girl
that dresses in a jersey and stays in the game for all four excruiating
quarters. I much prefer wearing a cute dress and tailgating during the
game. All of my friends made fun of me during college because I was
definitely that girl who woke up at 8 a.m. ready to tailgate!
Tailgating includes all of my favorite things: cute clothes, good food,
friends, and drinks...i mean, what's not to love? I guess it depends on
where you go to school...I graduated from Clemson University where
tailgating was EVERYTHING! My parents also went to Clemson so I grew up
going to games (and actually having to go in..yuck). Confession: I went
through a tomboy stage...so don't judge my seven year old self, but I
always wanted to wear a Clemson jersey to the games (my poor mother)! I
am sure that my mother would have LOVED this line (even though I
probably would not have worn it).
If you're like me and love going to football games and tailgating, you
know that it is tough finding a cute outfit that matches the team
colors! USC girls have it easy (black!) but Clemson
girls...orange?...it's a little tough to find! So, great news! With
this line, you can spend less time on finding an outfit for your little
ones and more time finding the perfect outfit for YOU! (definitely a
win,win situation)    So
obviously I'm a little biased towards Clemson, but I love all of the
other team designs too! Not to worry- we didn't forget the boys! Every
bishop has a matching longall!P.S. HAPPY FRIDAYYYYYY!!!!!
Catalog Crazies!
I
am SO excited! A. It's Thursday (Thursdays are the best day next to
Friday and Saturday!) B. One more day until I'm Beaufort bound C. We
have an official proof of the Fall 2011 catalog...ANDDD I'm about to show you! (lucky ducks!).
It
looks so AWESOME! Mike, our official photographer, puts together our
catalog and I seriously think that this is the best one yet! It takes
him so much time to photograph the kids (can you imagine over 20
children running around trying to get their pictures taken at the same
time!?) and then he has to put the pictures in the best places and
label each picture with the right name and product code. INTENSE.
I won't keep you waiting anymore! TA-DA
http://flipflashpages.uniflip.com/2/54946/97801/pub/
Click
on the link above to see the entire catalog! I will still feature
products daily, but now you can go ahead and get out that pen and
create a list of fall necessities!
You're Welcome! :)
Baby Blue!
The
store has officially opened successfully! It seriously is SO nice to
work somewhere clean and use a real bathroom! (see YA porta-potty! :)!
The store is light blue and white (exhibit A below!), so to celebrate
the GRAND OPENING today...I decided to continue with the light blue
corduroy theme and begin previewing the holidays tomorrow! I absolutely
love light blue and was thrilled to find out that Megan does too (I
guess great minds think alike!) The colors in my bedroom are light blue
and light yellow and I think that they are just the happiest colors! (I
guess I am a tad biased...but oh well.)  Doesn't
it look AWESOME!? We are so excited about it! We have so much on
clearance and, of course, all of our regular inventory is on sale!SO,
to celebrate the store- I'm previewing the light blue corduroy line! I
just love the classic look of these!... I also think any of these would
be even more adorable with a monogram. :) 
My
favorite is definitely the light blue corduroy ruffle shirt dress.. how
cute is that with a little pair of brown boots!? This line also matches
perfectly with the snowflake and deer smocking so everyone can wear
something different yet matching at the same time!
P.S. Happy Wednesday! (half way to my favorite day- FRIDAYY!)
Internet Interference!
So,
I have good news and bad news! Good news: I am officially sitting at
Pitt Street typing this! YAY for the store opening tomorrow! Bad news:
our internet is shady at best. It keeps going in and out and we are
working like crazy trying to fix it!I
just don't feel right about rushing a preview! It just wouldn't be as
fun! So, no preview today...but I will be back tomorrow starting
HOLIDAY PREVIEWS! YAY!!!!See you tomorrow! :)
Snow Days!
It
is seriously 100 degrees outside...that is just too hot for comfort. It
almost makes even walking outside miserable. Don't get me wrong- I love
Summer weather. Nothing is better than a hot day on the beach or boat!
BUT, nothing is worse than a hot day wearing work clothes and breaking
into a sweat just walking to your car. Days like this make me almost
long for snow. Every winter, I say the same exact thing: "I can't wait
for it to be cold outside so I can light a fire and snuggle up with hot
chocolate". Does that ever actually happen? No. A- I don't have a fire
place and B- I don't even like hot chocolate! Sometimes I wonder about
myself.Back
to snow- the worst part about winter for me is the clothes. What do I
wear that is cute without looking like a blimp because I have on so
many layers? It's a lose, lose situation.... I can either dress cutely
and freeze to death or look large and in charge. Decisions, decisions..
I can't really help YOU with this major issue :), but I can help you
dress your child! Exhibit A:  Okay,
so it may not be the most practical to prance around in the actual snow
in the dress (go with the snow clothes), but this is PERFECT for those
cold winter days. The best part is that it is corduroy! Corduroy is one
of my favorite winter fabrics (besides Cashmere..but cashmere should
probably be saved for those who don't change sizes twice a year :)! I
also love the light blue- It's just perfect for Winter! This line has
so many pieces that Kate Gosselin could probably find a different
outfit for each of her 8 kids :)! If you love the traditional bishop
style- this bishop is precious, but if you are more into pants and
tops- I love the white bishop top and blue corduroy ruffle pants!Okay,
don't get too excited but I am about to show you something that we've
NEVER done! I get so many requests for something that tiny babies can
wear. When I say tiny, I mean NEWBORNS. It makes sense- newborns are
people too, right!? :) Who says that they shouldn't be able to match
their big brothers and sisters? So...TA-DA! How
sweet is this little day gown? It's made for boys and girls and only
comes in 3 and 6 month. NOW everyone can match. Perfect!Don't freak out- we didn't forget the boys! Their outfit is my favorite part (and I always like to save the best for last!)  How
cute are these? They match perfectly with the girls' snowflakes, but
are also "manly" with the deer! :)! So, if you have a newborn, girl,
and boy...you are SET! All
this Winter talk is making me want Winter...I just have to keep
thinking about how fun the boat and beach are! I'm also heading to
Beaufort, S.C. this weekend and will definitely be spending time on the
boat so I suppose I should be brainstorming what bathing suit I should
wear over what I want to purchase for the winter weather...but it's
never too early to start planning, right?On
another SUPER exciting note! Shrimp and Grits Kids is OFFICIALLY
OPENING on Wednesday the 15th! We will be open from 10-5 so come see
us!!!!! It looks so awesome in there...(you have no idea how much fun I
had dressing the manikins..probably a little TOO much...)
Birthday Babies!
Anyone that
knows me knows that I absolutely LOVE birthdays! Seriously, if I could
have my life any way I wanted it (even though it's pretty great the way
it is) every day would be my birthday or at least a good friend's
birthday! Birthdays are the ultimate reason for celebration- and the
best part is that the celebration is all about YOU! That's the
difference between a birthday and Christmas or Thanksgiving- they are
all reasons to celebrate, but on your birthday everybody is celebrating
YOU (and, seriously, how great is that!?) Growing up, it always seemed
that my brother and I had joint birthday parties and I HATED IT! First
of all, I always had to compromise so that it was something that we
both wanted to do (for example- a pool party). No princess parties for
me because "boys don't like princesses". Maybe that's why I'm so
obsessed with my birthday now (thanks Mom :). Second, boys had to be
there! From ages five through ten I was not the keenest on boys- I much
prefered an all girls party (sometimes all girls parties are STILL the
most fun!).
Other than the joint parties- birthdays were always a HUGE deal in my
house (I seriously think this is why I still make such a huge deal of
them now)! The day would begin with "L" shaped pancakes and presents
before school and continue on to a "special lunch" and cupcakes for my
class at school and end with dinner wherever I wanted. Birthdays are
just one of those days where you fall soundly asleep at night exhausted
but with a content, happy smile.Other
than the parties (MY FAVORITE), the cake, and the presents- the other
most important thing is, obviously, the outfit. I seriously wonder what
age it is that birthdays stop being so absolutely fabulous? My mom and
dad always seem to hate their birthdays so I always thought that when
you "grow up" birthdays just aren't as exciting, but if that is true- I
must not be "all grown up" yet because I'm getting excited about my
birthday already (and it's in October!)Back
to the outfits- what girl doesn't look for the perfect outfit for her
birthday. Seriously, starting in August, the sole purpose of my online
shopping is a. for my birthday outfit or b. orange things to wear to
Clemson games :)! Like I said previously, your birthday is all about
you so it really is just not acceptable to not have on the perfect
outfit whether you are three or twenty three years old!Unfortunately,
I can't help you pick out your outfit if you are anywhere over 7, but I
CAN help you find the perfect outfit for your child's birthday! If you
are like my mom, you go a tinyyyy bit camera crazy on birthdays!
Picture 10 years from now, do you really want your son or daughter
looking through old pictures from birthdays and saying "EW..why did you
let me dress like that on my birthday"!? I didn't think so...Not to
worry, we have you covered! :) How
cute are they!? The girls smocked-inset dress is made from a light pink
gingham with a hand-smocked cupcake in the center while the boy's
shortall is a light green gingham with a hand-smocked alligator wearing
a birthday hat and balloons in the center! You're
welcome...Now you have more time to focus on what YOU will wear for the
party (you know you'll be in the pictures too! :)!
Princesses and Planes!
What
little girl does not dream about being a princess? Seriously, I haven't
met one...whether it is Jasmine, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Snow
White, Mulan...WHOEVER...every little girl wants to be one! (My
personal favorite was Jasmine). In fact, my favorite game when I was
little was called Princess and the Servant. I was the princess
(obviously), my dad was the prince, and my brother was the servant (it
seems a bit sad looking back that he was the servant but that is what
he always wanted to be- PROMISE!) We would pretend that the servant was
coming after us and my dad and I would run away while my brother chased
us all over the house. I seriously think we played this game every
night until my brother finally decided that being the servant wasn't
all that great :). The point is-for that one hour I really got to
pretend to be a princess and I loved it. I mean, let's get real- I'm 23
and still woke up at 6 a.m. to obsess over Kate Middleton and the royal
wedding (I guess some things never change!).
Great news for you
(and the hubby)! Fortunately, you don't have to find someone to play
servant and get chased all over the house to make your little girl feel
like a princess...(unless you're into that kind of thing :). You can
simply dress her in our PRINCESS line a.k.a. the fairy tale line (I
prefer princess).
 
The
best part is that you don't even have to have a favorite princess for
this line! It includes three different princesses so everyone is happy
:)! You can even take your pick of a traditional bishop dress, jumper,
pant set, or bubble...so many choices that it almost gives me a little
anxiety :).
Obviously, when we were brainstorming something to
match for boys- we knew that'd we would have to get creative (thank
goodness for Megan) because, honestly, princesses for boys probably
wouldn't be the best seller. Ducks or princesses for little boys? I'm
going with ducks! Not to worry though- Megan used her massive amount of
talent/creativity and created the perfect matching design....
  
AIRPLANES!
Now, I'm not a little boy, but I'm pretty sure all boys like airplanes!
These outfits are the same light blue gingham as the fairy tale so they
match perfectly (and he doesn't have to wear princesses!) I love the
light blue and brown combination...I think it's so sweet (and manly at
the same time:)!
On another note, we've been really moving into
Pitt Street and it looks SO GOOD! We are hoping for an opening in the
next few weeks...We will definitely keep everyone posted when we get an
official date though!
Poodles and Pups!
I've
always loved dogs. No offense to cats because I love them too, but dogs
have something about them that just screams "play with me!". Now, don't
get me wrong, I had a siamese cat growing up (her name was Sparkle
Diamond Golden Shiver- don't judge...I was five!) and I loved her, but
I also had two labs, Sara and Hallie, and my little mix, Jack, and they
were definitely more fun to play with...although Hallie is quite
overweight and not much of a player :) Then, as I moved onto Clemson
University I lived with a great dane, Cooper, and a Bijon Frise, Max.
So, obviously, I have lived with my fair share of dogs, but one thing
that I did not know was the difference in "man dogs" and "girl dogs".
When I say this, I don't mean whether the dog is a boy or girl, but
what dogs are considered "girly dogs" and what dogs are considered
"manly dogs". For example, Max the bijon frise is a considered a girly
dog (even though he is a boy) and Sara the black lab is considered a
manly dog (even though she is a girl)- weird, huh? When I asked one of
my bosses, Pitts, why that was he responded that "the little dogs have
no purpose! Man dogs are for hunting and fishing!"...does that mean
that looking cute and snuggling are not purposes!? They are in my book!
:)
Every fall, we try to do something with dogs. Last fall, we did chocolate labs that matched pink pigs for girls (it really
was adorable)! This year, we've done something even better! I seriously
cannot tell you how many emails I got last year with requests to make
the lab longall BUT please use a black lab or yellow lab. So, we
listened and this year we included ALL THREE!
 
Now,
every one is happy! This brown gingham longall and bubble feature a
smocking plate that includes a yellow, brown, and black lab! PERFECT!
Now
that the boys are done, it's always a little tough figuring out what to
do to match the girls. As I mentioned earlier- last year we did pink
pigs, but we couldn't do the same thing again! So, as creative as Megan
is, she came up with something that is seriously even cuter (I didn't
even think it was possible)...
 
 POODLES! Seriously, what dog is girlier than a poodle!? (maybe a bijon frise, but it's a tie..)
I
absoutely love this line! To be honest, I have always had a little
prejudice towards poodles. Growing up my aunt had a little black poodle
named Fifi and she was so mean! (maybe it was because I was 5 years old
and constantly messing with her..but I'm going with she was mean). I
can't tell you how many times she snapped at me and, to be honest, that
is the only real interaction I've ever had with poodles...until this
dress! Once I saw the little pink poodles with the little puff-ball
tail (it really is a 3-D puff!) on brown gingham, I knew I could
quickly get over my bias. I think my favorite piece is the little
romper! We don't have a picture, but it ties in the back with a hug
pink gingham bow...so cute!
If
you are a dog lover, this is the perfect line for you! Your little boy
and hubby will love the "manly" labs while you and your little girl
will love the pink "girly" poodles...Mid-July just can't come soon
enough!
P.S.! Happy Wednesday! a.k.a-half-way to the weekend!!!
Manly Man!
I bet some of
you are thinking, "enough about girls! What about my little boy?" I
definitely will admit that it is easy to get carried away in the pink,
ruffles, and bows that make little girl's smocked clothing so adorable.
BUT, little boys are people too and it's not really fair that all this
attention goes toward girls clothes and the boys are just completely
ignored, right!? :)I
find that the reason that cute little boy clothing is hard to find is
not because it's not there, but because we are so picky about what type
of "cute" it is. Most people (especially dads) aren't too thrilled
about their little boys wearing "girly" smocked clothing. They want
their sons to be MANLY MEN with tractors and tools, right? I've
definitely been privy to the "my son is NOT wearing that girly outfit"
fight...and we have to wonder what they would prefer them to wear?
Camoflauge? Jerseys?...No Thank you! In my opinion, camoflauge should
be saved for the woods and jerseys saved for team sports (while
actually playing only)! :)Not
to worry, we have something that will make you AND your hubby happy!
Believe it or not, half of the six people at Shrimp and Grits Kids are
actually men and thanks to their manly influence (you're welcome boys:)
we are constantly coming up with awesome ideas for boys smocking
plates. (When I say "we"..I mean Megan..I would like to take credit but
creativity isn't really my thing!)  Obviously,
I'm no expert on manliness, but in my opinion these tan ducks look
pretty manly! What's manlier than hunting, right!? (no offense to
female hunters- I wish I had the patience to sit in a stand for
hours..but, as we all know, I definitely DON'T). The best part is that
it is still hand-smocked and sweet. The light tan corduroy is perfect
for Fall, isn't it? Every
season we try to do a line that is just for boys as well as one that is
just for girls! Yesterday you saw the teapot collection and today the
ducks! So, that's it! Everything else is all about matching! P.S. We officially starting moving things into Pitt Street today! WOOHOO!!!!
Party Time!
Happy
Monday! I don't know about y'all, but every Monday I seem to have a
little case of the Monday Blues. Maybe it's the stress of the upcoming
week or just the thought of the so anticipated weekend ALREADY being
over/ five days away. Honestly, if it was up to me, I would just have
Mondays disappear. I would be just fine starting every week on a
Tuesday! (Tuesday is just a happier sounding word, don't you think?:)Personally,
I think that the best way to get over the blues is to plan or even just
think about a PARTY! Anybody who knows me knows that I love to plan a
party. I seriously find a reason to celebrate anything- birthday,
half-birthday, going away, coming back, new haircut (kidding!)...but,
in all seriousness, anything! Whereas some people find party planning
stressful, I find it immensely exciting. It can be something as small
as a dinner for four and I will strategically plan every single part
from the original invitation (usually via evite) to the appetizers to
where all four people will sit. In fact, I love to plan
everything...which is why it makes perfect sense that one of my
favorite things to do when I was little (besides watch the Wizard of
Oz) was to have a TEA PARTY!Seriously,
what little girl does not love a tea party? In fact, I STILL love a
good tea party (it is just not as socially acceptable to have one with
dolls/stuffed animals at age 23 as it was at age 3...you have to
actually invite REAL people :)! At first, everybody (including my
brother) patiently dealt with the tea parties. Eventually, everyone
tired of drinking fake tea, nibbling on plastic scones, and wearing
dress up clothes. It also may have been the fact that I wouldn't let
anyone else plan the party (I was definitely that bossy little
girl...whoops :)!. I then resorted to my dolls (the two million of
them) and my extremely patient cousin (thanks Lawren!). Actually, if
you can believe it, my favorite outfit was an "I'm a little teapot"
SWEATSUIT that my aunt gave me. I am positive that my poor mother would
have loved this line when I was little so that we didn't have to fight
about me actually wanting to wear a sweatsuit in public...EVERY day :)!So, without further adieu, THE TEAPOT COLLECTION! Personally, I love how versatile this line is.  
I
love how you can dress a girl from age three months to eight using a
variety of these because, seriously, do you ever get too old for a tea
party? I think not! The
bubble runs from sizes 3m-24m while the bishop runs from 6m-8. If your
little girl is more of a pants/skirt and top girl-the pants, skirts,
and shirts start at 2t. The jumper starts at size 12m AND you get two
in one! As pictured above, the jumper is reversible. One side is a hot
pink corduroy fabric while the other side is brown corduroy (the bird
side goes with the three little bird/fishing lure line- see blog from
original fall 2011 preview:)!I hope that this brightens up your Monday a bit! If not, just start planning your own grown-up tea party for Saturday ;)!
Case of the Crazies!
I
feel as if I should go ahead and send out an apology for my lack of
blogging this week (I'm sticking to my promise of at least three blogs
a week- promise!)
In my defense...my excuse is pretty legit....
EARLY FALL 2011 PREVIEW!!!
If
you know me, you know that I am a little bit "excitable". The
excitement I get over Megan's new designs is, admittedly, a little
strange considering that I don't even have children, but oh well...it's
never too early to start planning, right? ;). I know that I said that I
would start the previews Monday, but I just couldn't wait. This is
absolutely my favorite dress yet (although I am definitely a little
biased).
If you ask
my mother (or father or thoroughly annoyed brother), I was completely
obsessed with the Wizard of Oz as a child. When I say obsessed, I mean
that I watched the movie at least twice a day, dressed up as Dorothy
for three Halloweens in a row (I'm sure that my brother loved having to
be the lion, tin man, and scarecrow..I had to stop once we ran out of
matching things for him to be :), and wore my hair in pigtails with red
shoes EVERY DAY. (Confession: I still love red shoes!) ...Looking back,
it seems a tad bit unhealthy..!
Luckily,
Megan's youngest daughter, Lyla Gray, has the same obsession...that
girl knows every word to "Over The Rainbow". For a while, her daily
routine was to put on a Dorothy costume, get a black stuffed dog, and
belt it out (it was pretty cute)! So, although I would like to say that
Megan designed this for me, I know who she really had in mind..:).
 
Seriously?
How adorable is this!? If it wasn't totally creepy, I'd buy one just
hoping to have a daughter to wear it one day! So, if your daughter is
as obsessed with Dorothy as I was and, like me, tries to wear the
costume every single day...in PUBLIC (Sorry Mom!)...this is the perfect
compromise!
Think
this is great? I have something that makes it even better...ta-DA!...a
matching boys outfit! (No, it doesn't have Dorothy on it :).
 
...It
has TRUCKS! Every little boy loves trucks, right? (I know my brother
would have definitely voted for trucks over a scarecrow costume). These
outfits are made from the same blue gingham and color smocking to make
them the perfect matching brother/sister outfits! This way, EVERYONE is
happy (and, seriously, how often does that happen!?).
Obviously,
this is just one of the adorable Fall 2011 designs coming out mid-
July! Keep checking in next week for more...you know I won't be able to
contain my excitement for long. Luckily for you, patience has never
been my best virtues. :)
P.S. HAPPY Friday (obviously my favorite day of the week!)
Case of the Crazies!
Since
everything went on sale yesterday morning, we have been absolutely
CRAZY here at Shrimp and Grits Kids! Now, when I say crazy, I mean it
in the best way possible! We are talking hundreds and hundreds of
orders...so exciting and flattering!..Buttt at the same time SO busy!
We care about getting everyone's orders just right so we literally
print them, pull them, and pack them up ourselves and by "ourselves" i
mean the 5 of us who work here...crazy!
 
Don't
fret though! Starting Monday I am going to go crazy with FALL 2011
PREVIEWS straight from the fall 2011 catalog that Mike is so diligently
working on (it's going to be fantastic by the way! :) Doesn't it seem
so crazy that we are ALREADY talking about Fall? It's 100 degrees
outside! Well...the fall trunks will go out early July so it's actually
NOT too early at all to start deciding on our fall wardrobe (I have
definitely caught myself browsing through Fall boots online already!)
Anywho..back to the craziness of the sale!! I know everyone is patiently waiting for their orders :)!
Shrimp and Grits Kids Fall 2011 line!
As much as we, at Shrimp and Grits Kids, absolutely love the hot summer days; there is something exhilarating about the crisp, clean air of fall. We love the feel of soft corduroy, the smell of leaves burning, the excitement of Halloween, gathering family for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and, last but certainly not least, football season! With all of these fabulous events it is certainly just as important for your little one to have a just-as-fabulous outfit! Every mom knows how important those special holiday pictures are and this season Shrimp and Grits Kids has you covered with adorable, hand-smocked bishops, bubbles, and longalls! In addition, we could never forget the hand-smocked or appliqué t-shirts and soft gingham or corduroy pants!
What is it about the color brown that just reminds me of fall? Maybe because it is the color that the leaves turn right before the fall to the ground or the color of a football as it soars through the air or the color that the turkey turns when it is baked to perfection. Whatever it is, brown reminds me of fall and all the wonderful things that come along with the cool air. Our hand-smocked boys lab longall and bubble as well as the matching hand-smocked girls poodle bishop dress and romper will satisfy that need for brown. The saying says that “a dog is a man’s best friend” and isn’t it the same for little boys? The hand-smocked longall and bubble is brown gingham with yellow, brown, and black lab smocking. Have a little girl? She will love the pink poodle smocking on the bishop dress and romper. My personal favorite part is the huge bow that ties at the back of the romper! It’ll be hard to resist not getting them the puppy of their choice wearing these adorable hand-smocked outfits!
I don’t know about you but my favorite thing to do as a little girl was to have a tea party. To be exact, the kind that included written invitations to every doll or bear that I had. I’m sure that my dad and brother thoroughly enjoyed my well-thought out parties and the only thing that could have made them more perfect would be the perfect outfit. TA-DA! We have it for you! Your little girl will be the best tea party hostess around in our hand-smocked hot pink corduroy bishop and bubble! Are you more of a jumper lover? If so, you’re in luck! Our tea-party jumper features an adorable appliqué teapot and it is reversible! The other side is brown corduroy with a light pink bird. At Shrimp and Grits Kids, we absolutely love a good deal and one jumper for the price of two definitely qualifies as that in our book!
Speaking of little girls, who doesn’t love a fairy? The only reason to watch Peter Pan was for Tinkerbelle! Fairies are every girl’s dream and sugar plum fairies are even better! This adorable hand-smocked bishop and pant set will make your little girl’s dreams come true! The light green polka dot fabric featuring little pink sugar plum fairies will make your little girl look and feel magical…and what better feeling than that!?
Every mom knows that little boys and little girls like different things and, in addition, how frustrating it can be to find hand-smocked matching outfits that they both like…but no worries- Shrimp and Grits Kids has solved your problem! Our hand-smocked helicopter/balloon shirt, longall, and bubble matches with our fairy tale bishop, jumper, and pant set! The matching fabrics are adorable light blue gingham. These outfits will thrill both your son and daughter while allowing you to happily dress them in adorable hand-smocked outfits! Sounds like heaven to us!
With fall comes fabulous holidays! We love how, starting with October, holidays come right after another! With all the craziness of finding Halloween costumes, preparing Thanksgiving supper, and getting ready for Santa Claus; the last thing that you need to worry about is finding the perfect outfit for your little ones! Well, Shrimp and Grits Kids has you covered! Our reversible Thanksgiving and Halloween jumper gets you covered with one dress! One side is brown gingham with an appliqué turkey with the other side is purple gingham with an adorable black cat! The black cat comes with interchangeable pink and orange bows! The pink bow allows this jumper to be worn all the time! Have a little boy? Match him in the reversible turkey and football longall! Are you more into pumpkins than turkeys for fall? If so, you will absolutely love the pumpkin hand- smocked bishop dress and longall!
The ultimate holiday is without a doubt…drum roll…CHRISTMAS! Who can honestly say that they don’t love the fresh smell of pine, the giddiness in the air, the constant holiday parties, or the sparkling lights? Every year, Christmas is a holiday to remember. What parent wants to forget how excited your child was sitting on Santa’s lab or running down the stairs Christmas morning? Not to worry, Shrimp and Grits Kids has all of the perfect hand-smocked Christmas bishops, longalls, and bubbles as well as hand-smocked lounge wear to make this Christmas the most memorable yet!
I don’t know about y’all, but one of my favorite colors for boys and girls is light blue. The soft fabric of corduroy paired with the soft color of light blue make our light blue corduroy bubble, longall, shirt dress, shirt, and pants make these outfits so versatile and absolutely perfect for those cool, crisp days of fall. Are you more of a hand-smocked bishop person? You will love the coordinating light blue corduroy hand-smocked bubble and bishop dress for girls. Have a little boy? Pair this with our light blue corduroy hand-smocked deer longall for the perfect matching sibling outfits.
Is your little boy a “boy’s boy”? One that loves to get dirty and play with trucks, fish, or go hunting with Dad? If so, we have the perfect adorable hand-smocked outfit that you will both love. Our khaki corduroy hand-smocked duck bubble, longall, t-shirt, and pants are absolutely perfect for your little man. He will be warm and comfortable all season long in the soft khaki corduroy and he will love the hand-smocked or appliquéd ducks!
Are you dying for something unique and different? If so, we have you covered! This paisley pattern is so cute while also being unique. You can mix and match these prints with so many things. The paisley tunic dress or skirt is perfect for school and just a play day on Saturday while the paisley bishop dress takes a more traditional stand. Does your little girl love pants over dresses? She’ll love the paisley top or paisley pants! I like to call this line paisley perfection!
Every mom knows that birthdays require the perfect outfit! The outfit must make your little one look just as special as you know that they are. Pictures and memories from birthday parties last for years to come and Shrimp and Grits Kids has the perfect hand-smocked birthday dress and longall for your little ones’ special day.
When I was little my favorite movie was the Wizard of Oz. I absolutely would have died for this hand-smocked bishop dress featuring the cowardly lion, Toto, Dorothy, the scarecrow, and the tin man! Pair this bishop dress with red shoes and a bow and your little girl with be able to live out her dream of living in Oz! Have a little boy? Match him in the truck longall or t-shirt!
Are you a die-hard fan of your football team? Maybe it’s your Alba mater or maybe you just love the excitement of tailgating and football season. Either way, we have the perfect outfits for you. Whether you are an Auburn, Clemson, USC, Mississippi, Alabama, or Georgia fan you will love our mascot inspired hand-smocked bishop dresses and matching longalls.
In a nutshell, although the heat of summer is long awaited, there is something about fall that gets us excited! Whether it is the contrasting cool air opposed to the scorching heat of summer or the excitement of the holidays, we love it! Let Shrimp and Grits Kids make sure that your little one is prepared for the festivities in our hand-smocked bishop dresses, bubbles, and longalls! Happy Shopping!
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEK!!
I
don't know about y'all, but I see Memorial Day as a mini, low-key 4th
of July a.k.a. the perfect occasion to fire up the grill, make some
apps, and have a back yard bbq with friends and family! I know that I
have one scheduled on my calendar and I seriously cannot wait! Other
than the great food (I'm making fruit salad!), drinks (fruity
cocktails, anyone?), and company- the other most important thing is
what to wear! :) Memorial Day just screams for adorable pictures of
matching brothers and sisters playing in the back yard, sitting on the
beach, making a sand castle, or munching down on corn on the cob!
Unfortunately, we can't help dress you (unless you just feel the need
to ask us for advice- we always love a good chat about fashion) BUT,
not to worry, we can dress the rest of your family! (minus the hubby-he
might not appreciate a shortall).
Some of our favorite picks for this fabulous holiday are the seersucker
bow-back dress and matching shortall (we absolutely LOVE the huge bow
that ties at the back) and,
if you're more into bishops and bubbles, the Charleston crab bishop,
bubble, and shortall! (the name says it all, doesn't it?)
Going
to the beach? The Charleston crab applique girl's bathing suit and
matching boys bathing suit practically screams Memorial Day (not to
mention that you can re-use them for 4th of July!) The
perfect outfit is just as essential for Memorial Day as the bbq, fruity
cocktails, and pool (or ocean depending on geography)...so get on it!
Go to www.shrimpandgritskids.com and place your order to make sure that
your family is voted best dressed at your Memorial Day festivities(as
usual ;)! Best part? You can totally re-use these outfits in a month
for 4th of July! (or just buy a new outfit...you can never have too
many adorable smocked outfits!) P.S.
Orders place before 2pm ship out the same day and SC, NC, and parts of
VA of standard overnight shipping! Other places in the southeast are
standard 2-day! PLENTY of time to get that adorable outfit in between
marinating chicken, making pasta salad, or simply spending the extra
time picking out an outfit for yourself...we wouldn't want to be
selfish and take the pleasure of marinating and grilling away from the
men ;)
Our Spring Line is HERE!!!!
Who
doesn’t love spring and summer! At Shrimp and Grits Kids, we spend all
winter waiting for sunshine, lazy beach days, afternoon BBQs and
Frogmore stew, the 4th of July, and picnics! Nothing gets us
more excited than our adorable spring/summer line coming in and even
though we know how wonderfully hot and sticky it can be, especially here
in Charleston,SC, we believe that there is no reason not to look
absolutely adorable! We
are so excited about the new, exciting, and unique features of this
line. Although we always keep our hand smocked pieces classic, this
season we added fun features like big bow back tops, ruffle bloomers,
and new styles to suit every child. We couldn’t imagine a summer beach
trip without the perfect jonjon, bishop, and bubble and, this season, we
have all the designs and fabrics that will make your little one the
cutest one around. Every
southerner knows that seersucker is the ultimate summer fabric. It is
light and cool while also being impossibly adorable. Our hand-smocked
bees and daisies bishop and bubble, hand-smocked lobster dress and bow
back top, and hand-smocked alligator bishop and bubble could not be
cuter or more comfortable for those hot summer days. At Shrimp and Grits
Kids, we would never forget about little boys..We love NOTHING more
than adorable matching brother/sister outfits. The adorable seersucker
grasshopper jonjon and bubble, hand-smocked lobster shortfall, and
alligator jonjon and bubble are perfect matching outfits to keep your
little ones cool and comfortable all season long! Our
favorite new, exciting, and, not to mention, absolutely adorable
features of this line are the ruffle bloomers and the tie back tops and
dresses. The ruffle bloomers come in cool and comfortable fabrics such
as cotton and seersucker and adorable prints and patterns to match all
of our precious tops. The hand-smocked lobster bow back top and dress
have an adorable bow in the back that will make sure your little girl is
the cutest one around. Love the bow back as much as we do? The tie back
beach dress has an adorable khaki and white checked bow that makes this
dress match perfectly with the beach collection…and did we mention
absolutely adorable for beach pictures!? Some
of our favorite holidays are in the spring and summer and we all know
that holidays require the PERFECT outfit! Our reversible appliqué Easter
and Patriotic jumper and shortfall are perfect for Easter AND 4th
of July! At Shrimp and Grits Kids, we LOVE a good deal and this
two-in-one jumper is PERFECT! As adorable as this jumper and jonjon
are, we would never leave you with just one option! The blue pique
dress, bubble, and jonjon are also perfect for Easter and match with the
Easter bishop and shortall! You can make your whole family for that
perfect Easter portrait! We know how important it is to be cool and
comfortable (not to mention adorable :)) for 4th of July and our hand-smocked lobster bow back dress and matching jonjon are perfect for 4th of July and all summer long! As
you can tell, we could not be more thrilled about our spring line and
hope you are too! We love providing hand-smocked lovers like us with
adorable, affordable bishops, bubbles, jonjons, appliqué t-shirts,
bloomers, and shorts. We make precious matching brother/sister outfits
easy! Happy summer shopping…it will be here before we know it!
Fall 2010 Line is here: July 2010
After the excitement of summer begins to die down, it is only replaced by the smell and feel of fall. Who doesn’t love the pumpkin patch, apple orchards, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and putting on that special outfit for the first day of school? And that’s just to name a few of the exciting things going on in the fall…not to mention Christmas and football games!
This year’s fall line at Shrimp and Grits Kids has everything you need for your child to be comfortable and, in addition, look great at every fall and winter event. Bright colors and warm fabrics such as corduroy fill this season’s line and are perfect for these seasons.
Bright pink corduroy dresses and bubbles with colorful smocked owls and brown corduroy bishop dresses, bubbles, and separates with colorful bright peacocks will be sure to keep your child warm, comfortable, and cute all season long. Who doesn’t think of apples for the first day of school and fall? Our blue gingham apple bishop dress and jumper will be sure to make your child the teacher’s pick on the first day of school. The apple jumper even has pockets for cold hands! The light blue smocked snowman long-sleeved bishop and boy’s bubble and longall will be a favorite of yours all season long.
We love corduroy for the fall. It is such a comfortable fabric that also keeps your children warm. Our French blue corduroy collection will be perfect for any occasion. The French blue and chocolate smocked bishop, French blue corduroy top with the French blue corduroy ruffle pants, French blue corduroy jumper, French blue corduroy overall, and French blue geometric top is enough to please any choosy girl. In addition, your little boy will be comfortable all season long in the French blue corduroy longall, bubble, or pants.
Thanksgiving and Halloween will be a breeze in the Scarecrow and Sunflower smocked bishop and separates made from light green gingham with pumpkins and scarecrows on the smocking. Have a little boy? He’ll love his version with pumpkins and tractors!
What little boy doesn’t love cowboys? Our brown gingham cowboy smocked longall, collared shirt, and t-shirt will be perfect for playing cowboys and Indians outside after school. Or have a little girl who loves horses? Get her the long-sleeved pink gingham fox hunting bishop, t-shirt, or swing top/jumper with smocked jumping horses.
If you like dogs you are going to love our boy’s lab and wagon smocked longall, bubble, collared shirt, and appliqué shirt. The light blue gingham with brown buttons and trim with a brown lab riding in a red wagon smocking is perfect for any occasion and the perfect match to the girl’s light blue gingham flying pigs smocked pant set, bishop, and bubble.
You can’t have Christmas without the perfect outfit! This season, Shrimp and Grits Kids has every outfit for all of the Santa Claus visits and parties. Our Christmas tree smocked bishop with red polka dots, green rickrack trim, and Christmas tree smocking will make sure your child is the best dressed one there. Want something more casual for an afternoon party? You will love the green corduroy ruffle pants with the Christmas tree appliqué t-shirt! Have a little boy? He will love the green corduroy longalls with a chocolate lab wearing a Santa hat and Christmas tree smocking or green corduroy pants with the Christmas lab appliqué t-shirt. If you want something plainer, our red corduroy jumper is perfect with the red trimmed collared shirt underneath to match your little boy’s plain green corduroy longalls. Everyone loves taking Christmas morning pictures of their child so excited ripping open presents and seeing what Santa brought so how could you not have the perfect lounge wear to make your pictures even that much cuter? Our girls and boys Christmas tree smocked loungewear is perfect for Christmas morning! The girl’s loungewear includes white ruffle pants and shirt with green rickrack trim and Christmas tree smocking while the matching boy’s loungewear includes a white shirt and pant set with Christmas tree smocking at the pocket.
Even though we all love the precious smocked bishop dresses, jumpers, bubbles, and appliqué shirts; we can’t forget about the extras and standard pieces that make everything look perfect! The boys and girls long and short sleeved collared shirts will be something that they will wear all season long under jumpers, longalls, or just with their favorite pair of pants. No dress is complete without the matching bow and shoes! Our light blue and polka dot double bow, red bow, light pink bow, orange bow, chocolate bow, pink and green double bow, or hot pink bow will be the perfect touch to your little girl’s outfit. You will love how versatile the snap happy shoes are. In red, light pink, or white with interchangeable snap on flowers-they will be the perfect shoe for any outfit.
Have a little boy and a little girl or even a family member or best friend with another child? Nothing is cuter than to put them in matching outfits for special occasions or every day wear! Shrimp and grits kids is famous for precious matching outfits that match in a different way that will make both your little boy and little girl happy. Our brown corduroy bishop dress goes perfectly with the brown wood duck smocked longall, the apple bishop looks great with the fire truck smocked longall and bubble, and the pumpkin and scarecrow bishop dress matches the tractor and pumpkin smocked longall. The pink fox hunting long sleeved bishop dress will please your girly-girl while the cowboy smocked longall will thrill your little boy. Pink pigs and brown labs look great on the light blue gingham flying pigs girl’s collection and lab and wagon boy’s collection. What is cuter than a Christmas card with matching oufits? Your children will be the cutest card around with the red polka dot smocked Christmas tree bishop and Christmas lab and tree green corduroy longall! In my opinion, there is never occasion in which matching outfits is not adorable!
Everyone loves smocked bishops, longalls, bubbles, and shirts and if it was up to me every child would wear a different smocked outfit every single day, but who has the money for that these days? Shrimp and Grits Kids has always been about quality, affordable, smocked clothing, but this season we’ve made it so you get even more for your money. We want your outfits to last. Who doesn’t love getting two outfits for one? We do! So we’ve gone crazy with reversible jumpers, pants, and longalls. Our snowman and pumpkin appliqué reversible jumper with a light blue jumper with a pink trimmed snowman on one side and light green fabric with a light orange pumpkin on the other gives you two adorable dresses in one! Match this with the reversible snowman and tractor boy’s longall and you get four precious outfits for two! The owl and Christmas/birthday present reversible jumper couldn’t be cuter with hot pink corduroy and owl appliqué on one side and light pink with hot pink and lime green present appliqués trimming the bottom on the other side. Even our fall coats are reversible! Both sides are made from corduroy that will keep your children warm all season and work for every occasion! The girls coat is light pink corduroy with big brown buttons on one side and brown corduroy with big light pink buttons on the other side. The matching boy’s style is light blue corduroy with big brown buttons. Turn it over and you get brown corduroy with light blue buttons. These outfits are perfect for every busy mom!
Love to mix and match outfits? This year we’ve done pant and top separates so now you get even more for your money! The girl’s white peasant shirt has three ribbons (brown, hot pink, and red polka dot) to make it the most versatile shirt your little girl has ever owned! Pair it with the red polka dot ruffle pants, hot pink corduroy ruffle pants, brown corduroy ruffle pants, red polka dot skirt, hot pink corduroy twirl skirt, or brown corduroy twirl skirt! One shirt makes six outfits! The girls peacock appliqué t-shirt matches the brown corduroy twirl skirt, pink corduroy twirl skirt, pink corduroy ruffle pants, AND brown corduroy ruffle pants…one shirt makes four outfits! You know we would never think about leaving out the boys! The red and blue reversible gingham pants match the monkey and tricycle smocked shirt, the lab and wagon appliqué t-shirt, the cowboy smocked t-shirt, and the fire truck smocked t-shirt! One pair of pants for four different outfits! Don’t like the red and blue gingham? Try the brown and blue reversible pants for the same effect! If your child has a favorite white or plain t-shirt, add one of these pants for a precious, easy outfit.
As I’m sure you can tell, Shrimp and Grits Kids is super excited about our new fall line with adorable fall patterns and themes, and versatility that we’ve never tried before…and we hope you love it just as much as we do!
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