The whole 'vintage' concept has been floating around fashion circles for a while now, influencing what we as adults wear and recently I've noticed it making it's way further into children's wear. Black Eyed Susie have exectuted this beautifully with their vintage-inspired dresses. They're a kind of modern-take on vintage, so they're funky enough to have people complimenting your taste, not asking how you removed the moth ball smell from your child's 30 year old dress!
These little dresses from Black Eyed Susie are too cute in their comfortable A-line cut, making playing and going about daily activities super-easy. The fabrics used in making the dresses are for the most part 100% cotton, thus making a fabulously hard-wearing and easy-to-care-for garment. If it's value for money you're after (and most of us are!) this should be at the top of your list as a transeasonal wardrobe dress for any little girl - wear it by itself with sandals during summer and gradually layer it up for winter with long sleeved tops, tights and mary-janes.
My only wish is that my not-so-little Miss was little again because these Black Eyed Susie dresses would definitely be showing up in her wardrobe!!
Black Eyed Susie dresses are made here in Australia and are available online from evie lala from $40.00.
Make like Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow’s stylish daughter Apple and dress your little one in a pair of Gucio Toddler Shoes to be the hottest thing on the streets this season.
Ultra-funky and super comfortable, Gucio shoes are handmade in Poland
with a fusion of both style and ergonomics. Some of the reasons they
are so suitable to a toddler’s growing feet include:
- Wide soles made of elastic, non-slip rubber (perfect for toddler’s unsteady first steps)
- Flexibility, especially in the joint and toe line
- Soft cushion under the heel
- Smooth leather interior without noticeable seams
- Constructed from thin, natural leather for greater flexibility
- Dyes are non-toxic and are only applied to the outside, therefore there is no direct contact with the foot
Gucio shoes are available in 11 colour combinations and all also come
in a summer version, which has small holes on the top and inside of the
shoe to allow for ventilation.
The shoes come in US sizes three to 12; size three is the perfect first
steps shoe for just-walking toddlers. Sizes eight through to 12 offer a
double sole to provide more durability for the active older toddler.
Solid colours, sizes and styles cost $US62.50; combination shoes come
in the closed style only and are available for $US57.50; they will ship
international. Order via I’m Still Me.
We had so much interest in these shoes since letting you know about them, we can now offer you 20% off your orders through the end of May. This brings the price down to US$46. To arrange payment and shipping, you will need to call them direct in the USA on (203) 426-8133.
Gorgeous and practical Ill Tutto bags are for fashion-conscious mums. The luxe handbags are made from butter-soft Italian leathers, with subtle styling and plenty of compartments for important baby needs – all inside a handbag you will want to be seen with!
Designer Lucie Trinco knows handbags. With her training honed in Milan, Italy, she has spent the last three years as head of design at Oroton, and has designed handbags for brands such as Jigsaw, Mambo, Fiorelli and Saba. At an age when her friends are having babies, Lucie saw a gap in the market for an on-trend bag that catered to the needs of a new mother. Realising there were no baby bags out there she would want to be seen carrying, Lucie knew she had to do something.
"When my friends were begging me to design them a bag with baby features they couldn't find in a cool and luxurious leather handbag, I researched the market, and realised nobody was doing it well. Not everybody wants a gingham bag in blue or pink that screams new mother".
Ill Tutto bags can be hung over a stroller or carried over the shoulder. They also have the great feature of being completely durable with a releasable lining that can be taken out and washed – great for those annoying spillages when carting around baby bottles and snacks. They also have insulated bottle holders, pacifier clips and waterproof change mats, mobile phone pockets, pen holders and zip pockets to keep things out of reach.
Whilst the fashion offerings for boys these days are streets ahead of
those available a few years ago, it's times like these I hanker to
buy something a little girly. Who could blame me with these amazing
clothes from
Kinchi.
Making use of those old seventies tablecloths and other vintage
fabrics, each piece features patterns that pop in beautiful
colour combinations. It's like stepping back into those old Home
Beautiful magazines - oranges, blues, teals, mustards and purples.
They're
not for shrinking violets, that's for sure.
Each cold season I make use of some of my summer clothes by
layering plain basics underneath less substantial garments. Get a full
year's wear out of the sleeveless dresses, skirts and handkerchief tops
by teaming them with solid colour long sleeves and leggings. These would go great with a nice pair of boots.
The boys aren't forgotten either - have a look at that fab
oven mitt jumpsuit!
See individual listings for prices and shipping costs. From
Kinchi at Etsy.
Is anyone else feeling the cold chill which seems to be early this year? Well your little one will be feeling cuddly-warm in these gorgeous new knits from Australian store Comme Les Grands.
These French-designed baby and children's garments are made from super-soft cotton and acrylic to allow frequent washing with optimal stain resistance.
The Anemone Kitted Beanie in sizes newborn to 12 months comes in a white, pink or grey with contrasting trim to match cute little cardigans and at only $14.95 I would buy all three. How adorable is the Antoine Knitted Cardigan shown in grey below? Very chic and suited to either casual or more formal occasions. The cardigan is beautifully finished with a shirt-like collar and a wide stripe-like pattern. Available in sizes newborn to 12 months at only $34.95. I wish they made larger sizes as prices are so reasonable for the quality.
I also love the Audrey Striped Jumpsuit in both antique pink/sand/white and navy blue/light grey/white at $22.95. So soft this all-in-one long-sleeved garment is perfect for cool days or nights. Each colour will withstand regular washing without fading and give your little person a very French feel.
Comme Les Grands offers a gift wrap service as well as loyalty program for regular shoppers. Visit today to see their range of shoes, baby accessories and amber teething necklaces.
