Mother who matches wardrobes with her daughter, 10, EVERY DAY admits she's spent thousands of dollars on the habit - and even handmakes mini versions of her own clothes
A make-up artist has told how people do a double take when they see her out with her 10-year-old daughter, as she is dressed identically to her mother.
Yesenia Medina, 39, from La Puente,California, spends thousands of dollars dressing her little girl Monique, known as Kiki, in outfits which match her own.
When Yesenia, who delights her followers by filling her Instagram with snaps of her posing with pint-sized fashionista, cannot buy twin outfits, she makes them herself.
The mother-of-two, who also gets her one-year-old son Misael involved, scours the shops for an identical children's versions of her ensembles for Kiki, with her husband acting as their official photographer.
Yesenia Medina, 39, from La Puente, California, spends thousands of dollars dressing her little girl Monique, known as Kiki, in outfits which match her own (left to right: Monique, Yesenia, Misael)
The make-up artist has told how people do a double take when they see her out with her 10-year-old daughter, as she is dressed identically as a mini-me of her mother (left to right: Monique, Yesenia, Misael dressed in red tops and Monique and Yesenia seen in grey checked skirts)
When Yesenia, who delights her followers by filling her Instagram with snaps of her posing with pint-sized fashionista, cannot buy twin outfits, she makes them herself (the duo are seen in over-the-knee boots, faux fur gilets and checked shirt dresses
Speaking about her expensive habit, she said: 'I don't even know how much I've spent over the years.
'It must be in the thousands, but I've made about 20 of Kiki's outfits myself, which has made things cheaper.'
Sometimes Misael, one, joins in with the dressing-up, with Yesenia explaining that they will never wear the same outfit twice.
'We all have quite big wardrobes,' she admitted. 'If we've already worn an outfit and posted a picture on Instagram, we probably won't wear it much again.
The mother-of-two scours the shops for an identical children's versions of her ensembles for Kiki, with her husband acting as their official photographer (Monique and Yesenia are seen in black sandals and white boho dresses)
Yesenia, seen posing in a black shift dress and with a designer bag and sunglasses with Monqiue, explains that they will never wear the same outfit twice
Yesenia, seen wearing leopard print dresses and red accessories with daughter Monique, admits they clean out their closets every 6 months and give their clothes to charity
'We clean out our closets every six months or so and donate old clothes to charity, or give them to the children's cousins. Everyone fights over Kiki's clothes as they're so nice.'
Remembering her long-standing interest in fashion and beauty, Yesenia was delighted when she discovered she was expecting a little girl with her husband, who she does not wish to name.
When Kiki was around one, the proud mum began to colour co-ordinate their outfits, but soon progressed to matching their clothes - a trend known as 'twinning'.
'We do a lot of shopping online, or in regular high street stores like Target and Forever 21. I've been very lucky to be able to find good matches,' said Yesenia.
Remembering her long-standing interest in fashion and beauty, Yesenia was delighted when she discovered she was expecting a little girl with her husband.
Remembering her long-standing interest in fashion and beauty, Yesenia was delighted when she discovered she was expecting a little girl with her husband (seen in white trench coats and black ensembles with Monique)
Recently hired as a fit model - a person who test drives clothes behind the scenes for designers -Yesenia reveals daughter Monique shares her love of fashion and delights in their matching wardrobes (seen in blue dresses and Louis Vuitton bags)
Now, with her husband acting as their official photographer, the twinning has become a family affair, with him regularly snapping their pictures for her Instagram
Yessenia reveals that she makes sure her daughter's outfits are age appropriate- seen wearing matching leather jackets, nude loafers and burgundy tops
'If I can't find it, I'll make it. I get material from a local craft store then get to work,' she added. 'I'm a completely self-taught dressmaker, and now it only takes about a day to make an outfit.'
Speaking about how she picks their ensembles, she added: 'I would never put Kiki in anything age inappropriate, but luckily we have similar styles anyway. We're both very girly, although she is edgier.'
Recently hired as a fit model - a person who test drives clothes behind the scenes for designers -Yesenia reveals daughter Monique shares her love of fashion and delights in their matching wardrobes.
Yesenia and her daughter Kiki in matching animal print looks outside her front door
Yesenia, who also runs a craft and party planning business, admitted that It's not easy to take the perfect shot with two little ones (seen with Monqiue and Misael in combat-inspired looks)
Dotty for fashion! Busy mother Yesenia is seen posing in a matching patterned ensembles with daughter Monique as her son joins them
Yesenia, pictured here with her two children Monique and Misael in combat-themed looks
Yesenia said Kiki loves dressing like her mother, seen posing on her doorstep in jeans and sweater dresses
Yesenia continued: 'She'll say to me, 'Mum, what are we wearing today?' As long as she's happy doing this, I'll carry on.
'I try to match with my son, too – although more with colours than exact pieces.'
And now, with her husband- who she does not wish to name, acting as their official photographer, the twinning has become a family affair, with him regularly snapping their pictures for her Instagram.
Yesenia also likes to match wardrobes with her son Misael, seen right, as she and daughter Monique wear grey skirts and red tops
Sometimes their looks aren't identical but Yesenia always ensures that the duo are colour coordinated
Yesenia with her children Misael and 'Kiki', dressed in black ensembles emblazoned with a woman's face
Yesenia often makes Kiki matching clothes, both seen wearing paisley-patterned kaftans
Yesenia and Kiki love the attention they get, seen here wearing jeans, combat jackets and bobble caps
Yesenia, who also runs a craft and party planning business, laughed: 'It's not easy to take the perfect shot with two little ones.
'It can sometimes take around 20 minutes to get a decent picture. Someone will always be fussing, or not looking the right way.'
Thankfully, Yesenia has never received any negative comments and insists that twinning with her daughter is a fun way of creating happy memories, allowing them to bond over their shared love of fashion.
Yesenia has never received any negative comments and insists that twinning with her daughter is a fun way of creating happy memories
Yesenia says twinning allows them to bond over their shared love of fashion, seen in matching blue shorts and black tops
Yesenia and her daughter Kiki on a day out in matching outfits, wearing fringed suede jackets and denim shorts
The pair certainly cut stylish figures, seen here in Prada bags, tweed jackets and black ensembles
Yesenia posts pictures of her and Kiki's twin wardrobes on Instagram, and the pair ensure their backdrop is equally eye-catching
She continued: 'With Instagram, all the pictures are in one place, so it'll be lovely for Kiki to look back when she's older and see how cute we were, and how alike we dressed.
'As she grows up, we match a little less. Now we do it around three or four times a week, but she loves our look.
'She's started to show an interest in making clothes too. She always asks if she can help, and I'd love her to take up the hobby, but it's important she finishes her schooling too.'
Yesenia, who also runs a craft and party planning business, is seen posing in lace cardigans with daughter Monique
Yesenia and her daughter Kiki in matching leather jackets and shirts
Yesenia and her daughter Kiki in monochrome skirts as they enjoy an autumnal day out
Yesenia and Kiki ensure their pictures stand out by adding touches like red accessessories
Yesenia and Kiki take followers through the seasons with them, seen here in leopard print jackets and over the knee boots
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