Addison’s Wonderland came to us purely through serendipity- a chance tweet we happened to see that landed us square in the middle of a world of girl’s bedding and decor that is straight out of a faerie tail. Ruffles, ruffles, and more ruffles seems to be the mantra here…and who could ask for more? The delicate patterns and rich textures created by the gathers and ruffles create dreamlike scenes for children and parents alike. I know a few rooms in my house that could use a few more ruffles…
We are utterly enchanted by fresh Australian label, Mischka Aoki. Their designs are light, fresh, and classic, with their mainstay being timeless gowns and party dresses. Feather light sheer tufts puff in delicate flounces while solid lines crisscross in elegant, dramatic form. Their website is tricky to navigate, but the gorgeous full frame photography gladly distracted us, and made the journey a worthwhile one.
This one is mandatory viewing for all fashion addicts, you won’t be disappointed.
While not exactly children’s fashion, Wall Stories is definitely a must see for anyone who loves adorable decor. Wall Stories was created by Caron Reeder and Maria Carluccio with the vision of creating a product that would inspire and encourage children to be creative at a young age.
Wall Stories are fabric wall stickers that your child can reposition over and over again to tell a story. With options for both boys and girls, there is sure to be something to please. If your little boy loves dinosaurs, he will love arranging a a scene with T-Rex. For girls there is a lovely garden mural. Kids can even draw on the stickers to further personalize their story.
Our favorite option was the boy and girl baby squares. There are both fabric squares with images and areas for writing and picture frame squares to add photos to. The baby squares are a very personal way to decorate a nursery. And as your child gets older, they will have a blast adding their own touch.
Made of a polyester fabric weave the images are durable, cleanable, and repositionable. The material is non toxic and Wall Stories will send you a free sample to test on your walls.
We love the current options, and can’t wait to see what they come up with next.
Ever since we found out we were having a baby girl I’ve been obsessed with brown and pink styles. Case in point, Emma now has three pairs of shoes that are brown with pink flowers. And my love for the color pairing extends beyond shoes. When I saw Baby Eggi’s Apron Jumper in brown and rose petal for sale on Zulily, I couldn’t help myself. I bought two, in sizes 2T and 3T.
At the time, Emma was in size 6 months. After placing my order, I felt a little sheepish. I hadn’t heard of Baby Eggi before, much less owned any of their clothes. I wondered if I had bought more baby clothes that would languish unworn in Emma’s Closet. I needn’t have been worried.
When I received my purchases in the mail, I eagerly pulled out the jumpers. They were the softest material I have ever felt ( a cotton/modal blend), and the colors were rich and complimented each other perfectly. I wish they came in my size! Emma hasn’t been able to wear the jumper yet; it’ll be the perfect outfit for her next summer and into the fall. I definitely plan to use it as a layering piece with tights or leggings, and a sweater and cute pair of boots.
Baby Eggi didn’t disappoint when it came to my love affair with pink and brown, and my delight in my impulse purchase led me to check out their website – which is gorgeously simple. Something I appreciate in all things.
Baby Eggi is a clothing line created with love by two sisters on a mission-to make beautiful, high quality children’s clothing, and to create a better world for children everywhere. They succeed on both counts- their clothing is incredible and they give 20% of net proceeds to children’s charities.
I can’t wait for Emma to wear her jumpers, and I certainly plan on keeping my eye on Baby Eggi.
Remember
Little Warrior, that awesome clothing line based in Los Angeles we introduced you to a little while ago?
We were shamelessly giddy to tear open the package they sent us with one of their impossibly-soft t-shirts. Since we shamelessly indugle in shark movies, having been raised on Jaws and the like, we chose to review the Great White t-shirt, and our little Emma approves.
The shirt is described as being overdyed for softness and they don’t lie. The shirt was sooo soft, but didn’t feel flimsy or slight. It held its own through a day of jumping, crawling, stair-climbing, and kittens, and definitely feels like it can hold up to the wear and tear of the extreme ‘toddler lifestyle’. As you know we adore clothing that is simple, with clean lines and attractive designs, and that shows off that kids’ clothes can be fun, fashionable and functional at the same time. And as you can see it looks great whether your little warrior is in jeans, a tutu, or whatever bottoms they happen to have on for a particular adventure! Emma seemed to particularly enjoy putting her sometimes-destructive nature on display with a set of great white jaws ready to consume any nearby rice-puffs or crackers.
Get your hands on the hottest new line of kids’ activewear!
As promised, we’ve got your hookup for Zio Sport, the awesome new kids’ activewear line we featured last week. Their new swimwear line is debuting this summer, so get your entries in and take a shot at winning some fresh new duds for your little beach bum :)
The rules are simple, the pay off- a $50 gift certificate to their online shop! And for a limited time for all of our readers we have a code to get 20% off your order!
Use code PV0411 for 20% off at www.ziosport.com!
Giveaway Rules:
Mandatory Entry: Leave a comment on this post with your email and tell us what you would buy if you won!
Extra Entries:
“Like” our facebook page and leave an extra comment here with your first initial/last name. Existing fans you can do this too!
Follow us on twitter and leave an extra comment with your twitter name. Existing followers can do this too!
“Like” Zio Sport on Facebook for yet another extra entry, just leave a comment here with your initial/last name!
Entries must be received by Mother’s Day, May 8th, 2011 when the contest will close and the winner will be chosen via random.org and emailed. Winner has 48 hours to respond to email, if winner does not respond after 48 hours a new winner will be chosen.
Good luck!
*Update: The winner was commenter #20, Becky Horn! Congratulations Becky, we’ll be contacting you soon!
Knuckleheads’ Facebook page had a very exciting announcement up early this morning! They’re having an online sample sale through ebay this week. Click here to browse the items they’ve got up. According to the Facebook page, new items will be added all day and all week, so check back often if you don’t see anything that catches your eye right now. We love the Lincoln Shirt in Blue!
Kids who are comfortable keep playing longer.
That is the motto of Zio Sport, a family founded kids’ sportswear company that is out to change the way you think about the clothing your kids play in. Like so many new clothing lines we love, Zio got its start from a simple feeling of dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs in children’s activewear. In your typical chain store you’re going to find a plethora of options, all of them just shrunk down versions of the adult fit, without taking into account a kid’s unique physique and style.
To change that, Mindy Kratsas, Jane Kratsas and Ragan Melton, the founders of Zio Sport, went straight to the source: kids. From selecting fabric, to making sure each piece fit their growing frame, kids have a say in how it all comes together. Try finding that level of care in any other kid’s activewear line, we dare you!
Each piece is made from their exclusive cool-edge fabric technology, and each shirt features a small utility pocket for holding a cell phone, mp3 player, or other essentials. The cool-edge fabric wicks moisture away from the skin AND blocks UV rays, keeping your little tumbler comfy and dry all day long. Special mesh underarm patches add an additional level of air flow for maximum cooling. Not only will your kids LOVE looking cool, AND feeling great, but because their clothes aren’t absorbing all of that sweat they’re going to look better longer, which will make your wallet happy too :)
As always, we are not content to simply tell you about another awesome new line, we’ve got to give you the chance to score some for yourself! Stay tuned, coming up soon: your shot at a Zio Sport gift certificate, plus a 20% discount for each and every one of our exceptionally stylish readers :)
Introducing Little Warrior Kids!
Designed and made right in LA and featuring a whole bunch of over-dyed french terry, Little Warrior is a fresh new line we’re keeping an eye on. Their line has an interesting mix of styles, ranging from leggings, to poncho’s, with a few instantly classic t-shirts in between. The styles are fairly unisex, which can be a nice change of pace from many lines where the boys’ and girls’ clothing are polar opposites. The overall feel is distinctly indie, with a dash of hippy flair, perfect for a summer of picnics and outdoor adventures!
BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE! As an added bonus, get 50% off of your order from Little Warriors with discount code WARRIOR at checkout. Enjoy!
I recently had the pleasure of meeting with Johanna founder of Vyssan Lull online shop, who happens to be a fellow Jersey City resident. She made me feel very welcome in her showroom and I felt how enthusiastic she is about eco-friendly clothes and lifestyle. Vyssan Lull, which is a pronunciation of Swedish Lullaby, is a metaphor for the look and feel of the Scandinavian children’s clothes wear. Vyssan Lull was the result of Johanna’s daughter Emma because Johanna did not see any really options in the U.S. for organic cotton the colors were either Brown, Green or Yellow very neutral colors.
Johanna being of Swedish and visiting her family started to buy Emma’s clothes in Sweden. Scandinavian clothes are eco-friendly plus the colors and prints are fun and comfortable. Vyssan Lull currently offers 12 different brands and each of the items work so well together. The brands are either made of organic cotton or chemical free fabrics. Johanna chooses to support the brands that are both ethical and hold true to the eco-friendly philosophy. In the future, Vyssan Lull will offer more toys and various other items plus, Johanna will start a blog with tips on organic living, which would include washing tips.
Special thanks to Deanna Hernandez-Arza for this feature! Check out her blog for more goodness!
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