Modern Boys Clothes for the Modern Mom — boys

If there is one thing that can make your little guy look like a big boy, it's a haircut!  There is nothing like a fresh haircut on a little boy!  Whether you're looking for your baby's first haircut or just trendy boys haircuts for your toddler, there are a few steps I suggest in this process!  Having 2 boys who get complimented on their hair daily, I think we've got it down to a science!

1.  Find a barber, or someone who knows how to cut men's hair.  This may seem silly, but if you are looking for a really great haircut for your little boy, you have to find someone who is great at cutting hair, and more specifically, cutting a men's-style haircut.  Ask friends if they recommend a barbershop or barber who cuts their husband's hair!  Most barbershops have TVs or suckers to keep your kids distracted, so don't feel like you have to take your child to a place for children's haircuts only!

2. Bring a photo with you to show the barber.  Don't we do this when we get our hair cut or colored?  We bring in photos of Reese Witherspoon or Julianne Hough to show our stylist how we'd like our hair to look.  Searching for photos to bring with you to the barber is also a way to get lots of ideas of how you'd like to have your son's hair cut.  The barber will appreciate this as well, because this is his/her opportunity to understand exactly what you're looking for, and can ask you questions to be sure he/she is providing the cut you want.   Below are a few pictures of our favorite trendy boys haircuts, so feel free to steal some of our pics to take with you for inspiration!

3. Get your kids excited about getting their hair cut!  When my kids were little, there is a pizza place next door to our barber, and we would always get breadsticks to eat after haircuts.  This made it exciting for them, because they knew we were going to do something special whenever they got a haircut.  Snacks/treats are typically my go-to bribe, but maybe giving them some technology-time (i.e. iPad) while getting their haircut will get them excited!  Now that my kids are older - almost 7 and 4.5, they have a relationship with our barber who they've been going to since they were one, and they love going to see him and telling him about exciting things happening in their lives!

4.  Keep up with the cuts/style.  It may initially seem time-consuming taking a toddler to get his haircut, but once it's been cut a couple of times, it shouldn't take much time.  Our barber can cut my 2 sons hair in about 35 minutes for both cuts!  Most kids don't need haircuts as often as men, but taking them monthly to clean-up the cut around their ears and neck is important to keeping up a trendy boys haircut!  And don't forget the product!  Hair needs product to stay in place, and our favorite hair product is: Layrite Pomade!  This stuff holds really well, and washed out so easily because it's water-soluble, which is important at bath time!  I also love it because it creates a nice shine, and a little goes a long way!

5. Make sure your little guy is happy with his haircut!  As we all know, toddlers become opinionated at an early age, so getting your little one involved in helping to pick out the haircut, or the 'reward' for his cut, will help him feel like he's a part of the decision!  Early on, my boys had no opinion on their hair.  Now, they like to have a say in their style.  Giving them a couple of haircut options in the form of pictures before each cut has worked so far, so keep your fingers crossed they continue to be easy-to-please! :)

**If you are local to our all boys store (located in Fishers, IN), I get asked daily where our boys get their haircut.  We take them to True Barbers in Carmel, as my husband has been going to the same barber for 7 years, and we just love him!  

What an amazing publication we have locally in Indianapolis Monthly!  The monthly magazine and online resource is keeping its readers informed on local events coming to the city, new businesses, local news, where to shop and eat, and the best doctors in our city - just to name a few things you'll find in Indy Monthly!  We were so excited to see our name pop up in the April edition of Street Savvy - a local round-up of small businesses that make each side of town unique.  And we were in great company too, with several of our downtown Fishers neighbors being mentioned!  Take a look at the article  - Street Savvy - Downtown Fishers - to learn more about the amazing small businesses that call downtown Fishers home!

One of our {and your} favorite brands from Roman & Leo is back with new items this winter!  Joah Love has been one of our favorite cool boys clothing brands because they not only know how to make stylish and trendy clothes for babies and little guys , but they are experts at making stylish also comfortable!  And for boys - comfort is key!  We've not only restocked some your favorites, like Dare Devil and Cool, Bro,

but we've added some new favorites!  You'll love the unique tribal sleeve design on the the Mik Navajo long sleeve tee!  The softness of this heather grey tri-blend will keep your guy asking to wear this tee daily!

Our new Terry Arrow hooded tees are a great layering piece and winter staple!  And the on-trend simple arrow designs give a little added edge.  These are available in 3 amazing colors - golden, cocoa, and pale turquoise!  

The Joah Love Mark striped pocket tee is a modern day basic, made of super-soft cotton with tri-blend sleeves.  Stripes are always in style, and the bright cobalt blue pocket and trim really pop on the neutral stripes.  

Which of these new Joah Love winter items do you love?  You can shop all new arrivals now and every day by choosing JUST IN in our navigation, or by clicking here!

It is that time of year!  Although summer has just begun, our amazing fall items are well on their way into Roman & Leo!  In order to make room for new baby and toddler boys items from Joah Love, Appaman, Prefresh, Frank and Lu, Junk Food, JR Cooper, Little Looker, Rowdy Sprout, Made Kids, Andy and Evan, 7 For All Mankind, Fore Axel and Hudson, Kapital K, Sweet Luka Mo - just to name a few - we are placing select summer items on sale!  Find our Summer Sale tanks, shorts, swim trunks, and tees under the sale tab, or click here!  Happy Shopping!

I have had several people ask - in person, through social media, via email, you name it - "What do you pair with this tee?" or "What bottoms do your boys wear with their tanks?", and to be honest, the possibilities are endless!  The tees and tanks for boys that we carry at Roman and Leo are so versatile, you could pair them with really any type of bottom - jeans, cargo khaki shorts, chinos, basketball shorts, harem pants, sweat shorts, colored skinnies, or my current obsession - pairing our favorite tees and tanks with cut-off denim shorts!  You heard me right, jean shorts, jorts, whatever you want to call them!  With a frayed edge and a skinny fit, cut-off denim shorts for toddler boys look so cool, edgy, and go with everything!  My current faves are from the Gap - and I think we have at least 5 pairs of these for my boys for the summer!  Wish I could find a great pair to carry at Roman and Leo, but for now, I'll stick to the Gap for this staple!