Mel here! Dress Ups and makeup are a staple over here at our house. I love finding unique dress ups for my kids that can be used for both play and everyday! I also am a big believer in clean makeup for kids. Lots of makeup options for kids are full of unsafe ingredients so I've linked some of my favorites below.
1. Little Adventures Dress Ups: Your all-in-one costume shop has arrived! Little Adventures has dress ups for kids, adults, and even dolls! Halloween, play dates, tea parties, and superhero missions are all covered. These costumes are super affordable and offer both general themed and specific character costumes. If you need a last minute Halloween costume, they offer two-day shipping with Amazon Prime.
2. Silicone Hair/Makeup Kit: My 6 year old started showing interest in makeup when she was way too young to be wearing it, so I knew I had to find a realistic and safe pretend makeup kit asap. I love the Marlow & Co silicone hair and makeup kit because it comes with all the essentials and a travel bag to store it all! The neutral colors are so classy and the silicon has been durable to make it to my second daughter to play with! She is just figuring out how to do makeovers on her dolls!
3. Disney Dresses Handmade: There is something so special about wearing something handmade- you know that proper care, attention, and joy went into it. That kind of novelty item can be found on a little Etsy shop called Treasuresspace! If you have a Disney trip or other dress-up occasion coming up, consider patronizing a small business and getting something so special for your child in return! The dresses are so affordable for the quality you get, and worth every penny!
4. Klee Kids Makeup: Once my daughter was old enough to start experimenting with makeup, I wanted to be sure that I was getting safe products for her gentle skin. I love that Klee Kids makes all their makeup with no talc, parabens, or animal testing, and the colors are subtle and age-appropriate. She started wearing a little makeup for her dance recitals and she personally loves how yummy the pink lemonade shimmer tastes! All the ingredients can be found before you even add it to the cart, for total transparency and peace of mind.
5. Super Smalls Shoes and Jewelry: Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, and that especially holds true for little girls, in my experience. When my 6 year old had a big birthday coming up, I wanted her to feel extra sparkly and beautiful. The Playtime Dreams Gift Set was exactly what I was looking for, with fun shiny heels, two rings, a necklace, and two sets of earrings. She wore those accessories every day for weeks. It didn’t matter where we were going, the glitter followed!
6. Walmart Toddler Girl Disney Dresses: Your girls don’t need to always be drowning in tulle to feel like a princess. I stumbled upon Walmart’s Disney dresses, and knew how my girls could always feel dressed up for a fraction of the cost of a full-on costume. These dresses give my 6 year old the best of both worlds, where she gets to feel like the classic Disney princess, but in a more subtle way. She feels perfectly comfortable wearing her Encanto dress to school on an average day, feeling both casual and dressed up!
7. Sarah’s Silks Dress Ups Collection: If we thought our playroom was shrouded in enough silk already, we weren’t ready for what Sarah’s Silks was about to send our way. Their silk dress ups bring even more life to the silk play world. Skirts, hats, and capes are just a fraction of what they offer in the costume department, and the color options are all stunning. We had to get the fairy wings the moment we saw them, and my daughters would wear them night and day if I’d let them. Code: TOYTESTINGSISTERS saves 10%
8. Dress Ups: Fireman Police Officer Veterinarian: I found the best hack for getting my kids realistic costumes that didn’t break the bank, and of course it was Melissa & Doug. These costumes come with functional accessories that transport your little one into the world of a first responder, veterinarian, or line cook! They pair well with many of Melissa & Doug’s pretend toys, giving kids the ultimate pretend experience.
9. Sweet Wink Capes and Accessories: I am one of those moms that loves to dress for the occasion, and that goes for my kids as well. I was so excited to find Sweet Wink, a female-ran business that designs head-to-toe outfits for many different occasions and themes. They offer themed outfits to be worn more on a day-to-day basis, as well as costume accessories like capes and wands. They are a great option for birthday parties, pregnancy announcements, and special seasonal wear! Code: 25TTS to save at checkout
10. Wooden Vanity Makeup Set: I am so excited for my toddler to be approaching the age of enjoying her own little vanity! She is drawn to girly things and this wooden vanity and makeup kit is nothing short of all-girl. Everything is made out of wood so I know she will be safe playing with it, and I love that the vanity has a drawer to store the goods when she is done! I can’t wait to do our makeup together in the mornings.
11. Le Toy Van Cosmetic Set: Introduce your kiddos to the art of vintage cosmetics with the Le Toy Van Cosmetic Set! The wooden pieces are all painted and designed to look like old-fashioned makeup, and come with an adorable canvas drawstring bag. My favorite pieces in the set are the powder applicator and vintage perfume bottle! It reminds me of the days I wanted to be french, fancy, and famous! My 6 year old is obsessed.