How to wear a ballgown to playgroup...

D's mommy's friend Vivi got Diana a gorgeous choli top over maxi-dress ensemble in piercing teal and orange hues on a recent trip to India and I've been counting down the days until it would fit Diana since the fabric and colour are exquisite (slash my fantasies of recreating this Vogue cover can finally be played out on my toddler. Such healthy parenting).

I've also been racking my brain as to how D can pull off what is essentially black tie in her current schedule, which sadly has no formal functions in the near future (after last summer's wedding chaos with D, I've come to the conclusion that weddings and toddlers don't mix if you're the parent of one of the toddlers). So D will be wearing this ball dress - teamed with preppy J.Crew striped cardi and grey Gap tights - to playgroup today.

I'm obsessed and judging by her posing, I think D is a fan too.

Two BFFs on a bench

Bolsh and D have a much-needed catch-up - they haven't seen each other in days!

It's official: My 19-month-old has better clothes than me

I 'm also not sure I could ever pull off ruffles, horizontal stripes, or tulip skirts, let alone in the same outfit.