Being the mom of a 14-year-old daughter who is about to be a freshman in high school feels kind of surreal. Mostly because we are at a point in our relationship where I ask her for style advice and raid her closet whenever I can and PROMISE not to stretch out clothing if she LETS ME borrow them. But the fact that she will be a high schooler is just one facet of the changes we will be undergoing … [Read more...]
Styled By Madison: Spring Fashion for Girls on a Budget
The mother daughter relationship I've come to know firsthand, having been entrenched in it for almost 14 years with my daughter-is by far one I walk on a TIGHTROPE. Having been in a relationship with my mom for the past 41 years it is only now that I have a daughter that I have been able to truly comprehend this delicate, complex and yes sometimes heartbreaking bond. It is hard to … [Read more...]
Street Style Looks for Teens Styled By Madison (aka How to STYLE a Sweater!)
I'm a woo-woo girl. My daughter is not. What do I mean by woo-woo? I get overly excited about things, my daughter does not. And I've found this is THE HARDEST PART of parenting. Realizing that your child is her own unique individual person and accepting that she is not and will never be, EXACTLY what you want her to be. I know that sounds completely egotistical- as though I had a child and … [Read more...]
Teen Fashion: 4 Back to School Outfits for Eighth Grade Girls
Without further ado- here are four outfits, for back-to-school Fall 2014 styled by Madison. … [Read more...]