Lea gets her hair done while she leafs through a Smart Parenting magazine.

Our September cover shoot was done at Young Creative Minds Learning and Activity Center in Alabang, Muntinlupa City.

It was around 1:30 pm when we started preparations for the shoot.

Make-up artist Denise Go starts working on Lea's make-up.

Jing Lejano takes the chance to interview Lea for the cover story.

The SP staff couldn't help but try on some of stylist Alyanna Martinez's irresistible cocktail rings.

A closer look at the beautiful cocktail rings.

Check out this stunning bunny-themed cocktail ring studded with colored rhinestones.

SP staff writer Steph couldn't help but take a snapshot of these colorful toys in the learning center.

Here are some multi-colored blocks.

Aren't these file organizers just cute with their personalized whale name tags?

We also fell in love with this cuff bracelet from then newly opened Forever21.

The blackboard instantly has that kiddie touch with the illustrations on top and the nature-thmed wall art.

Denise, editor-in-chief Mia Fausto-Cruz and Alyanna entertain chat with Lea while her hair's being done.

Some more dangling earrings from Alyanna's jewelry collection.

More fab necklaces from Alyanna.

A beribboned pair of shoes for our celebrity cover mom.

Creative Minds has all these colorful toys and learning implements safely tucked away in these clear jars.

Lea's all ready! Here she is in her first outfit, a beautiful blue dress from Robinsons.

Nicole's here! She sneaks inside this giant dollhouse and looks out the window. That's her aunt Sheila on the side.

Here's the lovely mother and daughter striking a pose for the camera.

Nicole can be quite shy at times.

Nicole charmingly rests her head on mommy Lea's shoulder with closed eyes as she prepares for the next shot.

Nicole's all set! She flashes a bright smile in this photo.

Notice how Nicole lifts her left foot up in this photo? You'll see her at it again in some more photos.

Lea affectionately pinches Nicole's chin.

A shot from the back. Nicole's actually standing on one of the school tables.

Clearly Nicole has a penchant for this pose.

Here's one of the adorable candid shots of Lea and Nicole.

Nicole likes touching Mommy's nose!

Lea can't help but laugh with Nicole's silly and sweet antics.

While Lea needs to dress up for the next layout, Nicole whiles away the time with a pizza toy.

Nicole happily slices away as Mia watches from the side.

Kids of our celebrity cover moms just love this ice cream pendant.

Nicole gets her hair done just like Mommy Lea for the next layout.

Nicole fancies Alyanna's necklace.

Isn't Nicole's dress so lovely?

Lea was wearing these branded flip-flops during the shoot.

Nicole changes into a blue outfit and gets her hair styled for the third layout.

Denise retouches Lea's lipstick.

"You're too young for that! You're not a pageant kid," Lea tells Nicole with a laugh.

Lea to Nicole: "I wish I was as skinny as you!"

Lea tells Nicole, "Look at the reflector. It's the same color as your shoes!"

Everybody's busy smiling at the two or snapping shots away.

"Show everybody how PURTY you are!" Lea says to Nicole.