Like my morning cup of coffee, I always start my day with The Today Show. Day in, day out, I rely on Matt, Savannah, Natalie and Al to get me going. And then, there’s Kathie Lee and Hoda. While the baby naps, these two hilarious ladies keep me company as I work at home.
Their segments are often lighter and sometimes wine-driven, but every now and then, there’s a topical subject for me, specifically something kid-related. In the past, Biggie has made appearances on the fourth hour to help KLG and Hoda with kid-friendly segments. Yesterday, in fact, marked J’s third trip to the show to help with another timely FamilyFun Magazine segment.
FamilyFun’s Deputy Editor Mary Giles shared several Easter activities and games to keep the kids entertained while mom and dad gorge on Honey Baked Ham and wine. Wait…
The activities overviewed on the segment included glitter, feathers, jelly beans and egg rolling with “Chinese sticks,” as J calls them. I will definitely list which activities were highlighted after the segment airs, but in the meantime, for fun, I thought I’d share J’s outfit that he picked out.
What Did he Wear
If you know me, then you must know I have a sickness that involves buying cool clothes for my boys. Way too many clothes. The outfit we agreed upon for his Today Show appearance was comprised of some fun pieces that I bought at a few of my favorite stores: a mix of big box, discount and boutique stores. Here’s J’s best Zoolander montage:
I knew I wanted him to look playful, yet somewhat dressy since it was for an Easter segment. I’m so glad we settled on the very Springy yellow button down and accessorized with a striped bowtie to assuage his current accessory obsession. Can 5-year olds have signature pieces?
1. PD&C yellow button-down
In a sea of black and gray t-shirts found at my local TJ Maxx’s boys’ section, I spotted this super cool Paper Denim and Cloth shirt. It was hard to miss this soft yellow and textured cotton shirt. I almost put it back, but I’m so glad I ended up picking this one up. It’s actually one of my favorite shirts of his right now. The details on this shirt have an Americana/Cowboy vibe without being too Woody from Toy Story. The color yellow is a total departure for us. The shirt included in this Polyvore set obviously isn’t the same one, but I grabbed it as a visual. I can’t find much information on PD&C, but I did read that this line just recently relaunched. At $15 at TJ Maxx, you can’t beat this boutique-worthy and very versatile PD&C cotton shirt.
2. Levi’s Slim Fit Jeans
I’m one of those parents who puts my kids in skinny jeans and don’t think twice. As long as it’s comfortable, durable and looks good on them, I’m all for it. I found this specific pair of Levi’s at a new favorite boutique in Nolita in the City. First turned on to Piccolini from my friend Brianne of Stroller in the City, I stumbled upon the store myself while taking my niece around downtown NYC during a recent visit. There’s so much to love about this great shop, but beyond baby friendly baubles and onesies, Piccolini also sells must-have staples like this find.
The wash on these jeans are quite different than what we usually buy, but I’m definitely digging the brownish-orangish tint. I have a feeling we’ll get a lot of use out of these jeans this Spring. (p.s. Brianne has a coupon on her blog for Piccolini!)
3. The Children’s Place bowtie
When one of the producers told me that style guru and Today Show Style Editor, Bobbie Thomas, loved J’s bowtie, I sort of gushed, not because I dressed him, but because the bowtie is all him. He looked sort of geeky-cool with his contrasting bowtie, but it definitely suits his quirky style. This Children’s Place bowtie is all of $5 right now. If you haven’t picked up the kids’ Easter outfits yet, be sure to take advantage of their ongoing sale, including many of their Spring styles. The gingham tie isn’t the same exact style that Jack picked out, but it’s quite similar.
4. Old Skool two-toned Vans
My children have more shoes than I do, and that’s not just because they’re growing out of their shoes almost daily, but also because boys have some super cool shoes (see: shopping problem above.) We get new Vans almost every Spring, mainly because they’re inexpensive but they’re also practical for street-wear in the Spring and Summer months. Growing up at the beach, I remember always wearing Vans with shorts, except back then, we did the checkered slip-ons. But these Old Skools are a perfect complement for the warmer weather that is finally arriving! I loved the contrast of this bright green and navy style, and would actually love the checkered pair for myself.
It was another fun day visiting Studio 1A to roll some eggs with KLG and Hoda. What made it even more special was that J got to bring along his friend, and so they experienced something so fun together. A special thanks to FamilyFun Magazine and to my friends at 360 for inviting us to “roll” out.
