ROALD DAHL X MINI BODEN

LIMITED-EDITION: MINI BODEN X ROALD DAHL

Oh how I wish I could go back in time and interrupt that girl in Ms. van der Meer's 4th grade class! I'm talking about the 10-year-old version of MYSELF that was more than likely nose-deep in one of Roald Dahl's classics. With great excitement I would tap her on the shoulder and jump at the chance to tell her that one day she'd get the opportunity to buy BFG or Matilda themed clothing for her splendiferous son. Squeeeee! Did somebody say WHIZZPOP?! Thanks to Boden's latest limited-edition collection, my dream has become a reality. Max's wardrobe will soon be brimming with all sorts of magic and mischief (um, as if we needed any more of that...). In honor of the beloved storyteller's 100th birthday and Boden's 25th anniversary, the creative forces joined together to celebrate both milestones in the cutest and most whimsical way possible. Here are some of my favorites...

CREEPY CRAWLY JUMPER*

ALPHABET DRESS

CREEPY-CRAWLY FRIENDS SKIRT

BEARDY JUMPER*

MAGIC RAGLAN T-SHIRT*

FOXY DUNGAREES

The collection officially launched on October 3rd and you can bet purchasing a few pieces from the collaboration was my top priority Monday morning. And since I love a good deal as much as the next person, I did a little googling and found a 15% off coupon (discount code: 6F5Z) that's good through October 23. To my fellow Roald Dahl fans and mothers, HAPPY SHOPPING!

TUESDAY SHOES DAY

Maybe it's just me, but the slingback seems to be the "it" shoe for spring. Lucky for us, Boden's collection is stupid cute! At $108, they're cheaper than J.Crew's current selection AND there are more options to choose from. These shoes are just too adorable for me to keep to myself. Take a look at the punchy colors and playful patterns. I guarantee you'll be smitten!

BODEN'S POINTED SLINGBACKS:

Sunflower Spot

Silver

Camelia and Papaya Stripe

Navy Spot

Black and Pearl Stripe

Hibiscus

Persian Green

Which pair would you pick? Happy Shoes Day!

P.S. Boden is constantly mailing coupons with their catalogs. Request one here!

Style Files

'Color Should Make You Happy' by Boden USA

Holy swoon! Have you seen Boden's fall collection? It will leave you feeling befuddled with the flood of magnificent colors and playful patterns. It's not often that I actually thumb through an old-school catalog. I usually just trash 'em the instant they're received. Of course, the exception to the rule is ALWAYS J.Crew's Style Guide (duh!) — I'm on pins and needles waiting for that to arrive in my mailbox! It wasn't until I moseyed down the hill this past Monday to check our mail that I laid eyes on Boden's latest catalog. My interest was piqued; I thought twice before chucking another catalog when I saw the beautiful cover image. It left me craving more of the rich colors and GORGEOUS styling! As I leafed through the pages, I realized the journey up and down our driveway was totally worth it. I wasn't sure if I was panting heavily because I was twitterpated or tired, but I knew I wanted to see MORE! When I finally made my way up to the house, I had to wipe the drool from my face because there were so many lovely images. The bold hues and hints of fall were driving me absolutely crazy cakes! I was so stimulated by the visual eye candy, I found myself breaking one of my major rules — dog-earing the pages. Say what?!? That's a big no-no for me, but my brain literally could not keep up with my excitement. As my girl, Sophia Grace, would say — it is just SO GOOD!

I'm sorry if you were expecting the usual Thursday's Thoughts, but I found this entirely too important NOT to share.