#TBT: HOLIDAY EDITION #KMARTTHENNOW

Today kicks off what will be an on-going #TBT series. I and Kmart are taking you on a stroll down memory lane. Wanna go?? I and some Blogger buds are pulling out the old albums, treasure chests and memory boxes and digging for old Holiday pictures. You know the ones in which you and me too were sporting trends (sometimes against our will; Mommy made me), that were not only hot then but also now. You know that every style/trend comes full circle ...

I hit my Mommy up during Thanksgiving and not only was I totally oohing and aahing over never before seen pics of her, my Dad and my Stepdad but also adorable pictures of my Brothers and I. For this edition of #TBT: #KmartThenNow, I chose to show myself in my first ever Holiday pic at barely 3 months old. And get this, the pic per my Mom was actually taken at Kmart back in the day. Upon hitting Kmart.com, I found a similar fit (what is that velvet?!), in a matching color scheme that would be adorable on either of my girls ages 7 and 9. I haven't yet decided which one of them will score.

Left: Me all decked out in Holiday wear. Note the red velvet bottoms / Right: Girl's Velvet Holiday Dress

Can you tell which pic is from then and which is current? I jest. Now the challenge! I and Kmart want you to share your then and now pics too. Find an old Holiday pic of yourself and either post a side by side look of your little one wearing a similar look (most applicable to Mommies) or find a similar look either in store at Kmart or on Kmart.com and share, share, share! Until I say stop! For a chance to win a Kmart gift card just in time for the Holidays. Who couldn't use a few extra dollars this season? So get to digging up those old flicks and get to sharing across all platforms. You can tag me on Twitter and Instagram @bagladies. But whatever you do and to score that giftcard, be sure to attach the hashtag #KmartThenNow.

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CATCH UP ON #STYLEMEBACKTOSCHOOL

We've added a twist of preppy, "layered" it on thick and tapped into tho hottest fall trends in kids fashion so far this week. #StyleMeBackToSchool continues. Here are the latest pins:

These looks are too cute and no, it's not just because my lil' ones are the guinea pigs for this challenge. It's been a lot of fun exploring ways in which a uniform can be transformed to an on-trend look. Do you have any style tips of your own? Share them please and I will work them into looks not yet showcased.

Please follow the #StyleMeBackToSchool board at pinterest.com/bagladiesradio/style-me-back-to-school/ and like and repin to score a chance for your child to be featured.

Bag Ladies Radio is the "official media partner" to this year's #Blogalicious5. For an exclusive Blogalicious 2013 ticket offer for Bag Ladies Radio followers, fans and listeners, click here and enter BLRfriend (case sensitive), for a 20% discount.

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#StyleMeBackToSchool: Look 2!

#StyleMeBackToSchool is off and running! The too cute second pin is up showcasing today's look! The focus this week is how a uniform can be accessorized to not only kick the look up a notch but further define your child's style. It's been funny for me even as my children are the guinea pigs, watching how just with a little pop of color or turning up their shirt collar, my kids entire demeanor changes. My faves with this look were the pants, awesome fit and the vest. I wish it came in my size. I didn't need to do much as far as directing my daughter. She loved this look. It's so her. She literally matured in front of my eyes. She really wore this ensemble with confidence. I just started snapping pics. There were so many good ones. She's a natural but then again I am her Mommy.

Check out the full scoop on the #StyleMeBackToSchool kick off and be sure to follow my "Style Me Back To School" board on Pinterest so that you can repin and share. A new pin will be added each day. Fantastic give-a-ways soon to be announced and a way for your child to be featured.

Follow @bagladies on Twitter and Instagram and #StyleMeBackToSchool for looks and the styling behind-the-scenes.

Bag Ladies Radio is the "official media partner" to this year's #Blogalicious5. For an exclusive Blogalicious 2013 ticket offer for Bag Ladies Radio followers, fans and listeners, click here and enter BLRfriend (case sensitive), for a 20% discount.

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