Where does the time go?????

It has been forever since I have been on here.......shame on me. I have been crazy busy, which is a great thing:) I survived Halloween...36 costumes. Then managed to design a winter and Christmas wardrobe.....

Winter/Christmas Shoot

I had an amazing group of models for this shoot. I had a lot of first time models which did an amazing job!!! I hope they will continue to model with me in the future. A very special thanks to Sara Collins (Nolan's mom) for arranging my shoot at an amazing farm in Landrum. The name of the farm was Clear View; check out their website.

Also this shoot like all my other shoots would not be possible without my amazing photographer Monica Parkkenon. If you are in the upstate and need a photographer for an upcoming event or just family photos, check out her website!!!

Meet the Models

Alivia

Alivia is my beautiful niece who has been modeling with me since she was about a year old. I dedicate all my clothing and inspiration to her. She is my little Doodlebug!!! Nolan

This was Nolan's first time modeling with DSL Kids and he did an amazing job. I met Nolan and his mom Sara during the cutest kid contest I hosted with Parkkenon Photography back in the summer. Nolan is one of the most precious little boys I have ever met!!! Nolan is going to be a Big Brother soon too...how exciting...A very special thanks to Sara for getting permission for us to shoot at Clear View Farms and congrats to Nolan and his parents on their soon to be new addition to the family!!!

Ashlyn

This was Ashlyn's first modeling experience with DSL Kids too. She did an amazing job. As you can see from my blog...she too isn't new to DSL Kids. She also participated in the cutest kids contest the past summer. She is the daughter of Michelle who works with my husband at Nuvox. Ashlyn is a great little model, who loves dogs...as you will see from the wardrobe pictures. Ashlyn is a beautiful little girl and I am super excited to have her modeling with me now.

Hunter

Hunter is very new to DSL Kids. I met her mother Courtney through a little league football team that my husband was coaching. Hunter is such a precious little girl. She is beautiful. She did an amazing job and absolutely loved to wear the Santa Hat:) Hunter celebrated her birthday the Saturday after our shoot...A Very Happy Birthday to Hunter!!!!

Taylor

This was also Taylor's first modeling experience with DSL Kids. I met Taylor and her mom Cherie through my photographer Monica. Taylor's birthday pictures were amazing and I ask her mom to let her join my Winter shoot. I am so glad that she did. Taylor is a precious little girl with the most beautiful hair and eyes I have ever seen. I hope that Taylor will shoot with us again in the future.

Jayce

Jayce is the daughter of a girl I used to go to school with. She is a beautiful little girl with a fun personality. Jayce loved the horse at Clear View Farm as was quite sure it was talking to her during the photo shoot. Jayce did a great job...she is precious:)

A very special thanks to all of my models and their parents. Without them, I would just have clothes!!! Also another thanks to my photographer Monica...she rocks!!!!

I will post wardrobe pictures tomorrow!!!

Halloween DSL Style.......

I love Halloween!!! I would have to say it is one of my favorite times of the year....simply because I love to make costumes. The idea of helping a little one fulfill their dream of becoming something else for a day.................................

The following are a few of the Halloween costumes and outfits for 2009!!!

This is just few of the costumes for 2009!!!

Other costumes for 2009 include:

Ragedy Ann & Andy

Snow White

Renisanse Princess

Dorothy

Cinderella

Dalmation Puppy

Lamb

Peter Pan

Pebbles

Custom orders are welcome as well!!!

Halloween Outfits!!!

This outfit is great as it can be worn for Thanksgiving as well!!! I love multifunctional outfits:)

I love the tree in the above picture!! My photographer found this amazing tree thats roots looked like a spider web!!! How perfect for Halloween!!! A very special thanks to my amazing photographer!!! I love it when things fall into place:)

Stay tunned for a Halloween Festival hosted by Parkkonen Photography and DSL Kids!!!

*All Photos by Parkkonen Photography*

Five A Day....Day 2

New DSL Kids Summer Line

Country Boy!!! This is a light blue and white striped seersucker material Jon-Jon with an appliqued tractor. The outfit is also personalized with your little ones name. This outfit is sure to make your "country boy" the talk of the town.



This outfit is a straight-lined swing top with an appliqued watermelon and flip-flops on the top. The top is also personalized with your little ones name. The ribbon straps on top match the ribbon on the flip-flops. The pant is a Michael Miller carnival bloom goucho style pant. This outfit is sure to make your little one the talk of the town.



Strawberry Chocolate Version 3!! This outfit combines a full top with a ruffled jean. This outfit is perfect for dress or play. The pant of this outfit can be combined with the tops to the other Strawberry Chocolate Versions listed in my shop. All the Strawberry Chocolate outfits pieces are interchangable. Makes for a fun addition to your wardrobe.

Wholy Cow the Summer version!! This is a ruffled dress that is great for summer. Can be worn in cooler weather by adding an undershirt and tights. A very fun addition to your Girlie Girls wardrobe.

This outfit combines a swing top with a flared leg pant. This outfit is perfect for year-round wear by adding a shortsleeve or longsleeve shirt. The shirt is long enough to be worn individually as a dress for a totally different look.

Thanks for stopping by for Day 2 of the Five A Day Summer Line Reveal!! More to come........

Five a Day........Day 1

New DSL Summer Clothing Line

I was trying to think of a fun way introduce my new summer clothes instead of listing them all at once. The result is 5 a day......I am going to feature 5 new outfits a day until all the new line has been featured. Stay tuned to see them all.

Carnival Bloom

This is one of my top three favorites for the summer line. The top is a ruffled top that can double as a dress. It also comes with a straight legged pant. The primary cloth for this outfit is Michael Millers brown Carnival Bloom. This outfit is perfect for dress or play.

Minnie Mouse Version 2

This is one of my other favorites from the summer line. This outfit is perfect for your little one for dress or play. Taking a trip to Disney? This outfit would be perfect. The top is a ruffled top that can double as a dress or be worn with the pants. This outfit also comes with a straight legged pant. One of my favorite parts of this outift is the Minnie Mouse topper bow!! I love it!!!

Checks and Dots

This outfit combines a aqua gingham check with a lime green and white polka dot. The top is a straight short top with ribbon straps and a ribbon trim around the bottom of the shirt. The pant is a staight legged pant with a ruffled bottom that is trimmed in the same lime green and white polka dotted ribbon that is on the top. Very fun stylish outfit.

Under the Sea

This is another one of my favorites for the summer. The outfit is a A-line style top with a staight legged capri. The outfit is a light pink and white stripped seersucker material. The bottom of the top and the capris are trimmed with rick rack. The mermaid and fish on the top are removeable for easy care. The outfit can be worn with the mermaid or just as a monogrammed top. The bows on the legs of the capris are removeable as well. This outfit is perfect for a beach vacation!!!

A Day at the Beach

This outfit is perfect for the beach!! It is a light purple with a purple and white striped ruffle on the pant. The top has a bucket and shovel and flip-flops. The top is a swing style top and the pant is a wide-legged ruffled pant.

Thanks for stopping by for the first five outfits. Check back tomorrow to see the next five...there's plenty more to come.

New Line From DSL........

DSL KIDS Winter Wardrobe

Photos taken by Patton Photography

The Winter Models from Left to Right....Alivia, Kyleigh, Kylan, and Emily

This past Sunday, we had our winter photo shoot!! I was so very excited to finally have pictures of all the new things DSL has to offer. Patton Photography did a wonderful job capturing the true essence of each outfit. You can check out her other work by visiting http://pattonphotography.shutterfly.com/. I would defiantly recommend her for all of your photography needs if you are in the upstate.

Let me start by first taking the time to introduce you to the two new models:) I am so very happy to have them and hope that they had a blast:) The little one is Kylan and the other little blonde is Kyleigh his big sister. They are the children of my cousin Misty and her husband Shawn Petras. I feel certain that Kyleigh had a blast, as she loved putting on all of the clothes.

All the little ones did great!!! They never cease to amaze me. I am very fortunate to have extremely well behaved models:)

Kylan wearing "Play Ball"

Kylan wearing "Gingerbread Man"

This outfit is perfect for the mom looking for a matching outfit for her little boy and girl. The girl version would be a brown and white gingham jumper set.

Alivia wearing "Santa's favorite Reindeer"

This outfit like the Gingerbread man can be made in matching little boy and girl outfits. The name on the boy longall would be in a royal blue and a stick font.

Alivia wearing "Turquoise Magic"

Alivia wearing "Bubbles"

Kyleigh wearing "Michael Miller inspired overalls"

Alivia wearing "Children Blocks Brown version"

Kyleigh wearing "Peppermint Christmas"

Emily wearing "Wholly Cow"

Kyleigh wearing "Birthday Girl"

Alivia wearing "I'm a Lit' Tea Pot"

Kyleigh wearing "A Whimsical Forest"

Emily wearing "The Crazy Elf"

Alivia wearing "Mellow Mushroom"

Kyleigh wearing "Brown Toil"

Emily wearing "Peppermint Princess"

Kyleigh wearing "Children's Block Blue Version"

Alivia wearing "An Apple A Day"

Emily wearing "Children's Block Pink Version"

Alivia wearing "A Colorful Day"

Kyleigh wearing "Lit'l Deuce Coup"

Emily wearing "Snow Princess"

Alivia wearing "Dottie Lime Version"

I am so excited about this winter wardrobe. I hope that you find something that you like:)

I would also like to take this time to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. Remember to take time to truly be thankful for the many blessings in your life. This time of year is very special to me, especially since I was sick. I now truly understand the meaning of being thankful. The thing I am most thankful for this year is a second chance at life. Not everyone is afforded that blessing. I am very grateful that God allowed me more time on this earth with the people I love the most. Thanks so much to all of them for all they have done to help me with DSL Kids. A special thanks to all of you as well!!!

As always thanks for stopping by, and Happy Turkey Day (as Alivia says:).

~Chrissy~

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