I’ve never met anything gaudy that I didn’t immediately love and it’s of utmost importance (to me) that my love of sparkle make its way to the next generation.
You can imagine my delight when I became the proud aunt of twins – one being a little girl. I knew she was going to fill my high heels in no time flat when I saw the camera hogging abilities with which she was born.
While my amorous relationship with glitter and glitz began with a turquoise sequins top, I thought for certain this raccoon-like trait would be passed along to my niece.
Turns out my Princess B wasn’t a natural-born lover of all things ostentatious.
Seems that the only time I showed disdain in an outfit is when it lacked sparkle.
Thinking Princess B may need to be eased into the gaudiness of Auntie CBXB, I hoped a bright pink, star adorned puffer vest might do the trick.
To me, the only thing worse than wearing a simple jeans and t-shirt combo is the thought of anything neutral finding its way into my wardrobe. Even as a kid, the horror of me being in anything close to the color khaki threw me into fits of tears…
So you can imagine my utter delight when I purchased the most non-subtle dress for a toddler in the world (you bet your ass I’d have a matching one if it came in my size) and Princess B showed great interest.
Seeing the look on my niece’s face as she took her first few steps into the mini prom dress, I felt the taste of victory creeping over my fuchsia stained lips.
But in .00187 seconds affection turned to disgust and the gaudy sky turned gray.
But suddenly the attitude was adjusted the moment Princess B stopped to smell the glittery roses and evaluated just how this ornate outfit made her feel.
And then…
TA-DAH!
Turns out Princess B will be taking over the glaringly bright, gaudy baton I will be handing her one day after all.

Hopefully as a grown woman, she’ll be sneaking into famous people’s closets to play dress up, making Auntie CBXB proud.
I’m so glad she finally saw the light.
I mean, someone needs to carry on my sparkly shenanigans, ya dig?
Sparkle On.
CBXB
Love you 2 sparkley girls!
Love! Love! Right back at you.
Who doesn’t like bling! I was dubbed the Blinganator in Mexico a few years ago because of my bling. And the older I get, the gaudier I like it – bring on bling and gaudy!
I love it! We are obviously kindred spirits! And your nickname is pretty kick ass.
Hahaha, I have to admit I was rooting for her to prefer plain jane stuff in the end. My daughter isn’t into sparkle and it kills my mom. She had all boys and badly wants a girl who will let her dress her up real pretty. Lol.
Well this little lady will be forced into the sparkle until the day she utters her first “oh hell no” phrase! She does have the look down but she did smile in the sparkles after all. Amahzing!
Hilarious pics and narrative. She’s just going to have to love all the gaudy gear that her sparkly aunt forces upon her. π
She’ll be FORCED to love the gaudy gear, as you can see! Hee hee.
Can you say protege? But what her mom say, CBXB?
Her mom dresses more along the lines of J. Crew…but since she grew up with me, fully expects the gaudiness I throw on to my niece. π
I am glad your sis is on board, CBXB! Glam up the niece. Sparkles away!!
Too much cuteness in one post. Ted will be jealous,
Ted was about ready to claw the screen until I gently reminded him that if he wanted to be as cute as Princess B, he’d have to wear a dress likes hers. Claws retracted!
“Feeling fancy never sucks” – I don’t have a tattoo but that would be a top contenderβ¦or at least a bumper sticker!
Ooooh! A bumper sticker! You might be on to something….
Adorable! I’m so glad she came around to your way of thinking!
Thank you! She really never had a choice…I’m just glad she decided it was fabulous!
I freakin’ love you.
I freakin’ love you right back!
Those chubby cheeks run in the family!
DEFINITELY.
haha
You look so adorable on that first picture. Your niece certainly takes after you π
Thanks my fabulous friend! I have zero problem with my niece taking after me! Her mom on the other hand….
You both look like each other, and I think you already know ! Great pictures of both of you two π !
I’m grinning ear to ear after your comment. Thank you my fabulous friend!
You welcome π .) !
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