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 :)
How do you make a cute little sleeveless glam dress even more glam? Add lego David Bowie of course! Simply cut, soft cotton and ruffles, with Ziggy Stardust printed bright and loud- summer garden parties beware :)
Find it here at Stardust UK, a lovely little boutique we recently discovered.
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…
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.
This is the coat for your little aspiring Clara to wear to her first viewing of The Nutcracker, or to the holiday parties she’s attending this year.
We swoon over peter pan collars and velveteen accents in general, but Janie and Jack have used them well here. The midnight blue color is subtly elegant, while the collar and velveteen keep it sweet. Charmeuse lines the inside to keep her comfy.
As promised, our exclusive interview with Jen of Eden’s Bouquet! Love the insights into her inspirations and process, every designer has a different story to tell- hers is one of wedding gowns, European style, and a healthy dose of country living.
Your work is all highly detailed and imaginative, talking specifically about your fabric choices- where does that inspiration come from?
I am inspired by fine fabric. I could spend days in the fabric store or trade shows, especially bridal textiles and notions. It is so easy to dream up collections when you have piles of fabric in front of you. The trick is keeping all my dreams in order. I am also inspired by European designers. They take children’s fashion seriously and the attention to detail is amazing.
What was your background prior to starting Eden’s Bouquet?
I have no formal training in fashion design. I have some funny stories to tell involving country girl(me), major tradeshows and big time magazine editors.
Like a lot of mothers, I started out sewing for our children and never got tired of it. I then started selling one of a kind creations made from vintage wedding gowns on eBay. In 2003 I started designing exclusively for PoshTots.com before launching my first collection in 2004.
What got you started working in children’s clothing design?
Imagination and my sewing machine. Designing is a wonderful creative outlet for my overflowing mind.
What sources of inspiration do you continually find yourself going back to, what are some new ones that have influenced your most recent collection?
Bridal magazines. I love thumbing through these for inspiration, the details and textiles are unexpected in children’s clothing and that is what I love. More recently I have been inspired by our trips to the ocean and the quaint old beach towns. There’s something about history that sparks my imagination.
Tell us a bit about your drive and purpose, your vision for your designs.
I think it would be fun to eventually open up a little brick & mortar boutique. Then, open boutiques all over the world and on the moon with women’s clothing, a maternity line and a complete home collection. Haha. Seriously, this venture has taken me farther than I had ever imagined so if this is it, I’m happy.
What makes you tick as a designer, what direction to you find yourself returning to time and time again?
I love designing Formalwear and find myself adding a touch of fancy to styles whether I plan to or not.
What current trends are you keeping track of? Any that you just can’t stand?
I love the use of lavish fabrics and romantic style that I am seeing in the fall 2010 women’s collections. I try to incorporate trendy silhouettes into my designs and many of my styles and color pallete are inspired by women’s clothing. I love when moms say they want to wear eden’s bouquet.
How do you feel that current trend affects your design?
The fabric & style trends are right up my alley and I will definitely draw inspiration from them for upcoming collections.
What do you feel makes your work unique?
I think the colors, detail and fabric in my collections make them unique. I don’t know of many children’s clothing designers that use silk the crazy way that I do.
What’s your favorite piece from your current line? Any all time favorite(s)?
The bloomers. Comfortable, simple and adorable with everything. My all time favorite collection is the Cobblestone Collection.
Why yes, these jackets are rather fetching aren’t they! Bring a little simple, understated style to your boy or girl’s outerwear with the Classic Outwear collection from Petit Bateau. Durable nylon shells and timeless style ensure that they’ll be looking good for the next kid in line!
Love it Love it Love it is an adorably fresh, funky, and colorful boutique from our friends across the pond. They stock clothing that is not only precious to behold, but also simple to maintain and designed to be a long lasting addition to your little one’s closet. As you can see from their logo, they’re all about colour and the simple playful pleasures of childhood. And yes, they ship worldwide!
Halloween is a holiday both kids and parents can look forward to when there are cute costumes out. Gymboree just released this adorable Triceratops Tyke outfit, boasting several key features that will appeal to small children AND their keepers. Felt claws and spikes dot the headpiece, giving anxious hands something to fiddle with while waiting for candy, and caregivers will appreciate the way the outfit has a touch-close front and pull-on pants. We can’t guarantee there won’t be accidents, but at least the pants will give your little one a fighting chance to get the outfit off when they use the bathroom.
Please note, this item will be available 8/18.
This sweet summer set by Ella Moss features a tank-style, empire waist, flowing tunic in floral eyelet with side pockets and is perfectly paired it’s solid coloured leggings. We could totally see this looking absolutely ‘aww’ worthy paired with a big floppy sun hat :) A great choice for dress or play!
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