From catwalk to crib: Jil Sander

Even though I am usually covered in baby food and/or vomit these days, I am still a fashion lover. So I suppose it's only natural that I am thinking about (dreaming of?) the latest designer duds, even when playing with baby D. (After all, it's what I do for a living so I guess I'm entitled!)

You can imagine how thrilled I was to notice that baby D's outfit the other day ended up looking like it came straight off the Jil Sander runway. I am totally obsessed with this whole casual-luxe T-shirt and brightly hued ballgown skirt combo (ever since I saw it on the cover of US Vogue in the nineties - I think it was designed by Ralph Lauren back then) and I just love everything about this Jil Sander by Raf Simons spring collection, from the neon maxis to the florals and stripes.

Baby D's take on the trend comes courtesy of the Gap (and I suppose she is going slightly Black Swan/Chloe Spring 2011-esque with the tulle tutu skirt) but I think she looks fabulous in her minimalist outfit. And check out that pose!

Playtime with Bolsh and Baby D

How things change!

Once upon a time, a belligerent bulldog used to harass a tiny infant. It was loving harassment: slobbery kisses, lots of licking, wanting to play.

Now, that bulldog just wants some sleep (he's been out in the sun today so needs about a week to recuperate. Also, it's no secret he comes from a Rotting family). But a not-so-little baby keeps on climbing all over him, trying to put his harness in her mouth and tugging at his ears and tail.

Even Bolsh can't resist it when baby D is as overjoyed as she is in this pic. Although when she's being particularly grabby, he does look over at me pleadingly before rolling his eyes.

Isn't this what life with siblings is all about?

P.S. Check out D's homage to sixties style with her peasant top and superflare jeans! The only thing missing from this pic is her sun hat, the Urban Sombrero (pic to follow when Rotter is capable of functioning again).