Kaylee Golightly

This post is dedicated to my peach of a niece, Kaylee, who makes me so proud I could burst like a piñata cake. In her seven short years, she’s accomplished a lot: She’s a championship swimmer, just appeared in her first commercial for Chuck E. Cheese (how darling is that?), and is the sweetest and funniest child I’ve ever met. Of course, I’m biased. But still, this baby doll blows me away. She loves Scooby Doo, Batman (the original with Adam West), swimming, dancing and singing. She’s lovingly referred to as my mini-me, but she is definitely one of a kind.

Last Christmas, she told me she’d like to be on my website, so a little photo shoot was in order. Of course, I thought I’d need to give her a little direction — perhaps some posing tips — but no, my dearest KayleeBug was posing like she was America’s Next Top Mini-Model. When I said, “Goodness, you’ve got better poses than me! Where did you learn that?,” she replied “Aunt Kelly, you’re fancy.”

“I am?!” I asked, taken aback my this opinion. “Yeah, but remember when you used to be really fancy?” Come again? It’s funny when you realize how some people – the most important people — see you, isn’t it?

Below, our summer-fun pics in our almost-matching overalls.

Is she not the fiercest in the four-foot-and-under category?

Thank you for being the light of my life, KayleeBug, and special thanks to my Mamala, who shot these photos, which I’ll cherish forever.

What I’m Wearing:

Overalls dress snagged from Laurie B. at my clothing swap party but similar here

Forever 21 polka dot top (old but similar here)

Dr. Scholl’s Shoes ‘Milestone’ sandals c/o (SO comfy; also available here)

Memphis Turquoise Crystal sunglasses c/o TOMS

Hat (from a tiny store in an even tinier town in Brazil but similar here)

What Kaylee’s Wearing:

Overalls, Top & Hat from Target

11 Comments

Tamar on July 30, 2013 at 8:34 am

Kaylee is adorable, and she does take after her aunt! Enjoyed the post, as always!

Janine on July 30, 2013 at 9:15 am

Oh my goodness! She could be your clone! How darling! Put that girl on the payroll, Kelly.

annettevartanian on July 30, 2013 at 9:26 am

This is such a sweet post. Kaylee is too adorable (much like her super fancy Auntie)! I love that she’s totally strutting her stuff. I sense a future in fashion blogging for Kaylee!

Emma on July 30, 2013 at 10:02 am

So cute! She definitely has model potential. I love your shoes by the way; I’ve been looking for a pair of wedges like that for a while now! x

Liz on July 30, 2013 at 1:04 pm

Oh my gosh…how adorable and stylish are you two!!!
Kaylee is definately your mini-me…

Jenny on July 30, 2013 at 4:22 pm

She is everything!

Valerie C (@valerielily) on July 30, 2013 at 5:03 pm

Haha this is the cutest little photoset! 🙂 Love her personality and flair at such a young age.

xo, Lily on Fillmore

Lisa (@LaTicaGringa) on July 30, 2013 at 9:23 pm

This is the cutest thing ever!

Sofia on July 31, 2013 at 9:23 pm

This is too adorable! I love your matching outfits! The overalls are so cute!

Hope you have a wonderful day.
Sofia

https://stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com/

WTFab on August 3, 2013 at 10:05 pm

Oh my goodness, what a doll!

Xo,
Elise
http://www.w-t-fab.com

Sydne on August 5, 2013 at 12:59 pm

Most precious post ever!