Friday, September 20, 2013

Two Little Girls, One Red Coat



Back when Grace had her first birthday, one of my best friends gave her the cutest, beautifully tailored coat. Made of wool in a lovely shade of red and fully lined, it was perfect for keeping the wind off little chests on chilly days in winter.

The photo of Grace in this adorable item of clothing soon became one of my all time favourite shots. I didn't ask her to pose at all but somehow chanced capturing a sweet stance and and smile.

Yesterday, as I dressed Sophie in the exact same outfit, it suddenly dawned on me that I should try and re-create the photo of Grace. With the girls at virtually the same age, in identical outfits and both standing in front of the jasmine bush by our back door, I loved being able to highlight their similarities and differences. Grace with fine, wisps of hair... Sophie with her curly mop of ringlets. Grace tall for her age and slim, fitting into her jeans with the coat slightly roomy... Sophie needing the ends of her jeans turned under and with the coat fitting snuggly.

That little red coat may very well become one piece of clothing I'll have to hold onto as a keepsake for the girls...


This post shows a comparison of Grace and Sophie as babies

10 comments:

  1. This is absolutely gorgeous Amanda. I think it is certainly one very precious little coat to keep for later. I really love seeing photos of your two little ones side by side seeing their similarities and differences, they are both so very sweet. Thank you for sharing this with us. Have a wonderful weekend my lovely friend. xx

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  2. Oh Amanda they both look so gorgeous..... Don't you just love being able to pass clothes down with girls.....

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  3. sooooo cute! i love the coat and how special that you remembered and actually took the photo. they will LOVE that in years to come and i bet it will be a favourite photo of theirs too.

    did you keep the shoes too?!

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    1. Yes, another friend gave Grace the shoes when she turned two... I saved them and Sophie has worn them this entire winter season.

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  4. I can see why you love these shots, what adorable little girls you have. Love the sweet little pose of your Grace xx.

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  5. Awwww sooooooooooo beautiful. How special that they both got to wear such a gorgeous piece.
    xx
    P.S. I love Soph's curls.

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  6. So sweet...yes you must keep that coat!!

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  7. Awwww how gorgeous!! They look so sweet! This red coat is a keepsake. It feels like it should be a story book or something.

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  8. yes Amanda....you HAVE to keep a hold of that coat. It's lovely and a wonderful keepsake for the girls.
    Lesley
    xx

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  9. These photos are absolutely gorgeous Amanda. You definitely have to keep the coat xx

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