My three year old daughter is curious, animated, and up for just about anything. But she thinks nothing of practicality. Left to her own devices, she’d wear her cherry-print “puddle boots” out in 80 degree weather and her magenta Sleeping Beauty nightgown to the grocery store for goldfish and a gallon of milk. Turns out she expects the same of her mother…

While I’ll usually reach for a brightly colored sandal or a sassy wedge for running around town, I recently slipped into a pair of running shoes for a short stroll around the neighborhood and was instantly met with my daughter’s disapproval.

Here’s what happened when I sidled up to her stroller:

Toddler, looking down at my feet:  "What’s THAT?"

Mama:  "Those are my shoes."

Toddler:  "You can’t wear those shoes walkin!"

Mama:  "No?"

Toddler:  "No!"

Mama:  "Then what should I wear?"

Toddler:  "Pink shoes."

Clearly, the girl knows what she wants. And while I may have some trouble finding myself a pair of shoes that my daughter will approve of, it’s a piece of cake finding something in her size that mama and toddler can both agree on.

I stumbled across Bugaboo Shoes last November while searching for the perfect Mary Jane, and after just one on-line glance, I had “Paulie Ann” in the bag. Made of quality leather and a flexible rubber sole, these shoes were it. Fashionable, functional, feminine and funky, these Mary Janes hit all the right notes.

Bugaboo Shoes knows kids. That’s why they are dedicated to quality materials, affordable prices, and an all-season product that stands out in a crowd.

With plenty of “pink shoes” to choose from, I’ll be keeping my little honeybee in Bugaboo Shoes winter, summer, and fall. And this spring, I’ve got my eye on “Molly,” a sassy little sandal with some serious flower power. Now if I could just find something pink I like as much in my size…

What to Buy: Bugaboo Shoes

Where to Buy Them: www.bugabooshoes.com

How to Make Them Work: Pair them with cute capris, sweet sundresses, or denim. And don’t forget to enter coupon code “peekaboo” to receive 20% off your order!