boy fashion, kid’s fashion

The Boy Fashion Blogger: Introducing Radical Ralphie

November 18, 2019 / 50 Comments
boy fashion, kid’s fashion
boy’s fashion, boy in striped sweater
boy’s fashion, boy in striped sweater

On Friday night, my 6 year old, Ralphie, expressed a sudden interest in my blog. He asked if I get paid “actual money” to do this job and when I replied yes, he was sold. He very emphatically and with much determination and conviction announced, “Well, then, Mommy, I want to be a boy fashion blogger.”

I took him through a brief overview of the ins and outs of blogging, explaining social media and showing him the different platforms. He told me he had heard the word “social media” before but he didn’t know what it meant. He now knows. He also seem to completely understand the “importance of likes” on social media. After his short introduction to blogging, he promptly stripped off his mismatched sweatpants and hoodie and raced up the steps to put on a proper fashion blogging outfit.

boy’s fashion, boy in striped sweater
boy’s fashion, boy in striped sweater

After dressing himself…yes, this is the outfit he created on his own…he came downstairs and stated, “ I am ready for my photoshoot.” He began heading outside where I always take my photos and I explained that we couldn’t take pictures in the dark. He was not pleased because he was ready and in the mood to work that camera.

So we snapped a bunch of photos in the poorly lit living room and I promised that we would do a proper photoshoot outdoors on Saturday. But before we went to bed on Friday night, he insisted that I post one of his photos on social media. So this photo was posted on my personal Facebook page.

boy in striped sweater

He then parked his cute little butt in front of my laptop for the duration of the evening and watched his Facebook likes grow. He had about 50 within the first hour and then he became a boy possessed, telling me that he just knew he would have 100 likes before bedtime. He did. I believe his “like” count was 104 when we tucked him in. As I sit here writing this on Sunday evening, his “like” count is sitting firmly at 175. And he couldn’t be prouder of himself.

The Saturday photoshoot time couldn’t come quick enough. He was up and redressed and ready to go but first we had to stop at the local kids’ consignment shop because he needed “a really cool leather jacket” to go with his outfit. Unfortunately, the only leather jacket they had was about four sizes too big. But guess what is at the top of his Christmas list now…

boy’s fashion, boy in striped sweater
boy’s fashion, boy in striped sweater
boy’s fashion, boy in striped sweater
boy’s fashion, boy in striped sweater

He also insisted that he wear sunglasses because that is what boy fashion bloggers wear for pictures. And he informed me that he will be using his chore money to buy a new shirt. I fear a monster has been created, but it is the sort of monster that is so ridiculously adorable that I can’t help myself but to indulge this new passion.

And so a new series has been unexpectedly born here at Shelbee on the Edge…Radical Ralphie, the Boy Fashion Blogger. Yes, he also branded himself with no help from me. If his passion remains strong, I guess you will be seeing Radical Ralphie here every Monday.

boy’s fashion, boy in striped sweater
boy’s fashion, boy in striped sweater

Keeping it on the edge,

Shelbee

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I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.

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