by Natalie on March 11, 2010
We’re big fans of British label Ilovegorgeous (my toddler wore one of their dresses for her 2nd birthday), which is full of floaty, bohemian style pieces that are visually delightful. The collection was inspired by the designers Lucy and Sophie’s travels in India and features yummy fabrics like viscose and silk chiffon, cotton voile, and crepe mixed with splashes of lurex, net, lace, or even sari fabric. They have a fantastic collection of flowergirl and bridesmaid’s dresses that totally challenge perceptions of a lot of the twee fare that many of us are used to.
Starting from age 6 months up to around 13 years depending on the style, prices start from around £85. The silk chiffon ‘Dorothy’ dress shown is available in soft peach, sage green, pink, cream, and soft brown and features embroidered roses and is . Available from Ilovegorgeous and selected stockists.
by Natalie on March 10, 2010
If you’re on the lookout for stylish, affordable clothing for boys that gives girls gear a good run for its money, hotfoot it to ASOS and check out Australian brand Littlehorn, although don’t panic as they do great girl pieces too.
Featuring edgy rock inspired prints including a quirky bloom pattern which is actually made up of skulls, lightening bolts, retro stem patterns, quirky bunnies, deer, floral’s and stripes, there’s harem and track pants, board shorts and tee’s for the boys, as well as dresses, tee’s, skirts, and leggings for the girls, and a couple of bodysuits for babies.
Prices are £11 – £29 and sizes are 0 – 3 to 12 – 18 months and 2 – 8 years.
via Bambino Goodies
by Natalie on March 10, 2010
My daughter was gifted with a couple of these stunning floral print tops by Brit designer Penelope Meachin of Honeychild last summer, and I immediately went to track them down online but to no avail, until now.
Mixing together Liberty’s lawn cotton prints for an eclectic look, the tops feature an elasticated gathering on the neck and sleeves, with an A-line shape and gathered waist, these look really stunning. My daughter rocks them with jeans/trousers – slip a long sleeved tee underneath for chilly days.
Sizes start from 2-3 years. £18 from Bells & Whistles
by Natalie on March 3, 2010
These distinctive wellies by Danish superbrand Katvig feature their famous apple print, and hot shop Mash N Gravy currently have an offer where you can get 25% off with the code KATVIGWELLIES whilst stocks last. Made from 100% natural rubber with reflective detail on the heel and tugs on the back to help you get them on, puddle jumping will be a rather stylish pastime. Normally £19 each (now £14.25), they’re available in sizes 24-29 depending on the colour. The ‘boys’ pairs are selling fast so swoop in fast!
by Natalie on March 2, 2010
I’m a huge fan of Danish eco friendly label Green Cotton. Featuring eclectic prints with cool motifs, yummy colourways, and edgy style, I only wish more of it would come into the UK. In the meantime, Lula Sapphire have a few pieces including their divine striped cardi’s, £36 – the dreamy blue is definitely unisex – as well as the short sleeve bodysuits, £14.95, with their classic raindrop print mixed with peacocks and sausage dog motifs. Sizes start from 3-6 up to 18 months for bodysuits and from 9 months to 2 years for the cardigans. Loving the mix of apricot and purple!
by Natalie on February 25, 2010
As the very unpredictable weather continues, I feel zero shame in featuring a snowsuit at the end of February! Whilst trying to find out where decent boy clothing on the high street hides, I unearthed this sleek black snowsuit at Adams – incidentally this was about the extent of the cool ‘boy’ stuff….
With feet (honestly the amount of snowsuits without feet is a tad boggling), integrated mitttens, a hood, and padded for comfort, I wouldn’t mind one myself! It’s in the boys section (not sure what that’s all about as it looks unisex to me) and is a very wallet friendly £17.99 in sizes from tiny baby up to 9-12 months.
by Natalie on February 4, 2010
A few days ago I made my regular visit to Bubble London, the kids fashion trade show. Whilst I’m near blind with clothes by the time I leave, I always find a few favourites that persistently pop into my head after the show and found myself hankering for one of these t-shirts by funky, vintage style kidswear designer, Felicity Lynch of Let Them Eat Cake. She’s joined forces with talented artists, Stella Vine and Annie Kevans so that they can raise money for the Environmental Justice Foundation charity (EJF). Featuring stunning illustrations of icons, Britney Spears (loving the Mickey Mouse Club ears and the stark innocence…) and Yoko Ono and John Lennon, they’re handprinted onto ethical t-shirts by American Apparel. Want, want! Available soon from the EJF store.
by Natalie on January 29, 2010
Animals on kids clothing but in cool and contemporary ways, continues to be a very hot trend.
Despite my nervousness of gerbils (I got bitten on the palm of my hand by one when it was my turn to take care of the class pet when I was 6…), I am loving the decidedly quirky taupe jumper with the striking black and white guinea pig from
Topshop Mini.
Still riding high with their Parisienne chic trend, I’m also loving their ladybird delight.
Both are £20 each online and in store in sizes from 3-6 to 12-18 months. Another new addition is their floaty polka dotted skirt, £15, in understated mink (colour clearly..not fur..).
by Natalie on January 21, 2010
I became instantly enamoured with San Francisco based ethical kids clothing company Speesees when I laid eyes on their vivid bodysuits, t-shirts, dresses, bundlers, and jumpsuits. Using organic textiles and fair trade practices, they have a kicking collection that has plenty of bold.
My personal favourite are their Prance t-shirts which has a wonderful repeat of a horse with contrasting trim for high standout. The bodysuits are gorgeous too with motifs including the hummingbird shown as well as a horse. I’m also very much feeling their red corduroy wrapover dress, and I’m hoping that we get to see some more of the brand on our shores.
With prices starting from £12.99 for a bodysuit up to £28.99 for the dress (it’s currently reduced to £22.99), this is certainly affordable, funky, ethical ware. You also get 20% off with the code bambino until 22/02/10 – enjoy!
by Natalie on January 19, 2010
Ethically produced organic cotton clothing featuring animals is certainly proving to be a bit of a hot trend (see Animal Tails), and over at Bambino Goodies, we’ve been loving Belle & Dean’s gorgeous organic bodysuits and tee’s ever since we featured them last year. Ethically produced in a small factory in Singapore, each piece features beautiful black and white illustrations of endangered species.
Choose from a white or natural base, short (£8), long (£9) or no sleeves (£7.50) and weird and wonderful animals, from Hugh’s hedgehog to the pygmy elephant, via, my personal favourite, the Africa giraffe. There are also baby (£8) and toddler tees (£10) and bibs (£4.50) adorned with the same designs and a host of plain organic basics, including the snuggliest cotton jersey blankets (£15) and sleepsuits (£11), that would make lovely newborn gifts. All in all, a super-stylish way to save the planet.
