As some of you may know, GAP and Threadless teamed up this spring to produce a fresh line of tee’s for men and women. Well now that summer is rolling around, they’re extending the new line to include tee’s and onesies for your little dude or dudette! Graphic tee’s are a mainstay in ANYONE’s wardrobe, and as they say, variety is the spice of life. SO, next time your wee ones outgrow their current set of duds, be sure to stock up on this summer fashion staple any which way you can :)
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.
We were contacted by Sweet Funky Vintage to do a review, and frankly, we were ecstatic. We love their bright, fun style, and there are several other things that set them apart from other children’s boutiques. They have a sale section (something any parent on a budget appreciates), a birthday program, (a discount will be sent to you during your child’s birthday month, and when you make a purchase, SFV will donate $5 to First Book, providing books to children that need them) a “wonderfully worn” program (donate gently used SFV items for a $5 gift certificate per item, and the item will go to a child in need), and during the month of November, they are donating 10% of all website sales to Tree House of Tallahassee and Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund. We feel especially good about buying from a company that truly does a lot to give back.
One of our personal favorites from the shop is Vickie in Purple Paisley-a tiered dress with a peasant top is hard to dislike, especially with such a fun mix of colors.
On to the review! We were sent a bright, eye-catching skirt with a long-sleeved top featuring an adorable bird applique. It was a beautiful evening, so we pretty much just let our model run wild with the clothing and play to her heart’s content. She had a lot of energy to get out, so consequently the opportunities to get a photo of her sitting still were…limited.
The skirt is eminently twirl-able, and the durable corduroy fabric will definitely hold up for play dates long after she’s grown out of it. The fun, colorful print was a perfect accent to her bright and bubbly personality as she skipped, jumped, twirled, and crawled all over the yard with her younger brother and cousin in tow. The long sleeve applique tee was a perfect match, a great weight for those fall days when there is slight chill in the air.
We were very impressed with the quality of the clothes, and the fun designs, and would recommend checking out Sweet Funky Vintage!
Alisha Perkins of Cakes and Beans talks with us about her funky styles and her main inspiration- her two daughters! Enjoy!
On your website you tell us about the inspiration behind your tutu’s, but what about your other items in your line?
Honestly… it is just things I see and think… “I could do that- but in a funkier way” :)
What can we expect to see from you in the future?
Wow- thats a tough question… I am hoping to continue to grow the line with new items- wherever the Lord leads me I guess
What got you started working in children’s clothing design?
I have two little girls- Addie and Lyla, and there is just not a lot of “younger” kids clothes out there that we not pastel with smiling puppies. :) I just wanted to create something more my style.
What sources of inspiration do you continually find yourself going back to, what are some new ones that have influenced your most recent collection?
I am inspired by my girls first and foremost, but I feel like I am also growing into my own. I think the older you get the less you care about what others think of you and you start to do what you like instead of what is popular. I wish I would of known that in High School :)
Tell us a bit about your drive and purpose, your vision for your designs.
My drive and purpose is making younger kids clothes a little funkier- a little edgier but with a fun vintage look. Hopefully I come close to that.
What makes you tick as a designer, what direction do you find yourself returning to time and time again?
My kids make me tick… cheesy but true.
What current trends are you keeping track of? Any that you just can’t stand?
Truthfully I love unique things…. I am LOVING mismatch earrings!! I cannot stand the maternity top trend… I have been pregnant twice in two years and the last thing I wanted was to look pregnant again but all shirts are too flowy and matronly.
How do you feel that current trend affects your design?
I don’t really know that it does… I kind of do what I do and hope it flys :)
What do you feel makes your work unique?
It is all hand made by me which I think it hard to come by now a days.
This giveaway is now closed!
Looking for simple hand crafted style for your little one? Meet Cakes and Beans, the brain-child of Alisha Perkins. Hand stitched appliques and custom colorful tutu’s are the order of the day from this playful WAHM-made line.
The combination of super soft cotton and the contrast hand-stitching on the applique is a cute accent, adding simple style to an otherwise plain ensemble. A colorful addition to any child’s wardrobe, you can’t go wrong with a new twist on an old staple of childrenswear.
Want to get your hands on some?
It’s simple :) We have TWO to give away to one lucky winner, one with a Big Buck stitched with pink, and one with a gray camouflage tie with orange stitching! Just leave us a comment letting us know you’d like to win! We will draw a name using random.org on October 16th. US only, please.
Good luck!
Thick, luxurious, and oh-so-comfy with a stylish walnut color, this Tea collection Kimono Robe is the perfect addition to the fall wardrobe. Take it a step further than the usual hoody this fall- pair it up with the favored pair of jeans, a layered henley, and a bit pair of boots :)
Looking for an personalized sweater for your little boy? Look no further! Polkadot Patch has a sweet little 100% cotton top that they modify based on your color choices and child’s initial. Even if you scour the store shelves for Ezekiel’s name on a sippy cup and come up empty-handed, he can still have a sweater with “his” letter on it.
Eli’s Lids were born of necessity, a necessity that we’re pretty much here to celebrate with Boys Fashion Month. Sick of pastel blues and puppies, Kara-Noel started from the top and developed her own line of boys headwear built around her family’s own skate/surfer stylings. We are ALL about mom’s taking the reins and doing their own thing with their kid’s clothing. We’ve got an interview with Kara-Noel scheduled for later this week to tell yall a bit more of her story, and the story behind her lids.
Get a head start on a your fall/winter shopping with a little help from Eli’s Lids- use code PETITVOGUE to save 25% until 11/15!
A warm and comfortable top with just the right amount of silliness and style, this Janie and Jack Bear Double Sleeve tee could easily become the “most worn” item of your child’s cool-weather wardrobe. It pairs well with practically everything, and washable cotton means it can endure romping about in leaves.
Sweet and more than a little funky, this Me Too Azure Niles Mini Jacket features a detachable hood and a zip front. The bright and fun stripes tell the world “I don’t care how snowy it is out here, it’s always summer somewhere!” and as an added bonus will make it easy to spot your little guy in a crowd!
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