Tag: children's clothes

FASHION
Pretty Spanish dresses from La Coqueta
I was driving the kids to school the other day when out of the corner of my eye, I spotted a clan of the most beautiful children scootering down the pavement next to my car. From smallest to biggest, five small, smiling kids whizzed past me followed quickly by their mama, Celia Muños, the owner/designer ...
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BABY
New spring collection at La Coqueta
Celia from La Coqueta sent over her new spring/summer lookbook today and it has me longing achingly for spring! I know it's still only February, but the tiny signs of spring are starting to crop up. There is sunshine at the end of this wintry tunnel! As always I love the entire collection, but I think ...
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KIDS
Elias & Grace Treat Week (and early bird discount!)
Each season Elias & Grace puts together the most stylish selection of children's brands, offering key pieces which have been carefully considered from each collection to ensure that everything in store is so effortlessly stylish, easy to wear and perfect for every occasion. In short, Elias & Grace has done the hard work so that you can easily shop ...
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BABY
Liberty print sweetness (and knee patches!) from Milou & Pilou
We've just gotten home from a little trip to Venice, and I really can't wait to share photos and a summary of our trip. I just looked through all of our photos on our camera (precisely 589 of them!) and don't know how on earth I will ever narrow down a selection to share. That ...
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BABY
New Autumn/Winter collection at Caramel Baby & Child
Caramel Baby & Child was one of the very first children's labels I discovered when I became pregnant with my first baby back in 2004. I used to sneak into their little boutique just to hold the beautiful baby clothes in my hands... and always walked out feeling extra excited for my baby to arrive! Ten ...
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BABY
Mabo Kids summer sale
When Mabo Kids announced their summer sale a couple weeks ago, I quickly scooped up a few adorable pieces for the kids, my favourite being this little chambray playsuit for Ivy. So sweet! I snapped a few photos of her earlier this week when we were out at Fort Casey near where my dad lives. I love ...
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KIDS
New collection from Annaliv
Don't these pretty photos just make you long for summer?! (I am already counting down the days!). Anna Teisen, the London-based designer behind the children's brand, Annaliv, sent over these photos of her gorgeous new 'Scandinavian Summer' collection, and I'm loving the look of everything. Until now, Annaliv specialised in blazers, bibs, and rucksacks, all ...
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FASHION
Pretty Easter dresses from Belle & Boo
When a press release for these pretty Easter dresses popped into my inbox I couldn't help but be excited. Spring is coming!! Yessss!! Belle & Boo has launched a new collection of pretty dresses featuring sweet bunny prints and timeless styles. All made from luxuriously soft, lightweight cotton.  I love the Flutter Dress with the ...
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KIDS
Playtime Paris standout: Motoreta
Another new discovery at Playtime was the Spanish brand, Motoreta. Started by two architects mums, the brand is all about design, interesting shapes, and innovative styles. And everything is designed and made locally in Andalusia, Spain. We loved the beautiful colours, fabrics and shapes of their AW14 collection. x Courtney
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KIDS
Kallio, making old clothes new again
We first discovered Kallio at Playtime NYC last year and loved the concept immediately. The designer, Karina Kallio, takes vintage men's shirts and turns them into beautiful pieces for children. My favourite are the tunic dresses. They are amazing! I seriously wish she would make them in women's sizes. I got a dress for Ivy, ...
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KIDS
British made clothing from Fieldlife
Fieldlife is a British clothing brand offering simple, durable, (and cute!) clothing for children who like to run, play, make sandcastles and forts, build dens, climb trees and have adventures! The collection consists of colourful skinny jeans, classic striped Breton tees, sweatshirts and other easy-to-wear pieces. I got my kids the colourful jeans and they ...
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BABY
The sweetest dresses from Mabo Kids
Last weekend when the sun finally came out, I asked my friend and London-based photographer Vanessa Berberian to come over to take some family photos of my crazy crew. (I'm hoping to get a good photo for our holiday cards, which appears to be no easy feat with four children who don't like to sit ...
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BABY
No Added Sugar, witty clothing for babies & children
No Added Sugar is a London-based brand with a witty sense of humour! I am absolutely in love with the Brace Yourself jumper for little boys. How cool is that? And the cardigans which offer the perfect balance between classic and contemporary style. If you take a look through the current collection, you'll find loads of ...
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KIDS
Back to School with Rain Starts Play
Didn't it seem like summer ended so suddenly and Autumn weather appeared overnight? At least here in London -- one day it was hot and sunny and the next it was rainy and cold for the start of school! Sigh... Ivy started school this year, which means that all three of my kids are at ...
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BABY
Alpaca Pie, children's knitwear made with love in Peru
After recently discovering the adorable Alpaca Pie range of knitwear, I very quickly scooped up this gorgeous Knotty Dotty cardigan for baby Marlow (pictured above). Isn't it so beautiful? I am so in love with it, I'm tempted to also get the matching little booties (pictured below). The Alpaca Pie knitwear is made from the ...
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KIDS
Marmalade&Mash
Esther and I discovered this new British children's label at the Bubble Tradeshow last January and loved it immediately. The yellow moleskin waistcoat practically caught our eye from across the room! Marmalade&Mash is all about quintessential 'Britishness', i.e. comfort, nostalgia, quirkiness, and fun. Don't you think they really nailed it with this collection? It really ...
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KIDS
Indikidual!
Indikidual is a new, London-based children's clothing brand which I am so super excited about. I love the concept -- it's a unisex collection with cute and quirky pieces meant to be mixed and matched and layered to create all sorts of different looks and styles. I love the fun banana print pants together with ...
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KIDS
Soeur
I am what is described as petite, and now that I have accepted the fact that I will very likely never, ever be a super model (just accepted that one!), I do think being small has some big advantages. I can wear terribly high heels, fit into small spaces and I can often buy clothes ...
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BABY
Knitted Greens!
Somehow, over the course of this morning, I stumbled upon four different (!!) green knitted products. All SO cute, I just had to share... Green and white knitted jumper from Broer en Zus Green and white knitted doll from Dents de Loup Lucky Boy Sunday knitted tree from Thumbeline Green knitted teething ring from Unique ...
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KIDS
Zara Online
I was just checking out the new ZARA collection online and was super happy to find out that they have finally opened an online shop! As I am at work during the day, I have become a consummate online shopper for kids clothes. It is soo easy and hassle free. Zara always has some lovely ...
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KIDS
Ola and Olek
I have just received some new items from one of my favourite labels Ola and Olek and I am yet again impressed! The Ola and Olek team have found a great balance between what children want to wear and what parents like to buy for their children. This is not an easy balance to find, ...
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KIDS
Stripes save the day
It may have taken me a few months to twig on, but I have learned a valuable lesson. Stripes hide a multitude of sins. I'm a busy working mum and I don't have time to change my baby boy a hundred times a day (he is a very, very, very messy eater). And he's still ...
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BOOKS
Olive Loves Alfie
Although it's a bit off the beaten path, it's worth a trip to London's Stoke Newington neighborhood if, for nothing else, a visit to the lovely children's boutique Olive Loves Alfie. This small but charming shop is chock full of children's toys, clothes and accessories. Not your normal mass-market toys, but the sort of things ...
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A Printed WardrobeFun fashion kits to sew at home in a creative and collaborative way.
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Pure Simple ChicHandmade, super soft, classic style pure merino blankets

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Summer holidays! If you follow Esther and Emilie on Instagram, you’ll have seen a few happy photos of their two families together in France! It’s a sweet summertime tradition for them. Being on the opposite side of the world, I will admit it makes me feel extra far away and sad to miss out on these wonderful get-togethers. The kids are all growing up so quickly — I couldn’t believe how tall and grown-up Emilie’s girls have gotten. And speaking of tall — I’m pretty sure Esther now has at least two kids who are taller than I am. Like an old granny would do, I’m pretty sure I’d squeeze their cheeks and tell them all I remember holding them in my arms when they were just one day old!!! Anyway, we’re taking a couple of weeks off from blogging to allow Esther, Emilie and all of our wonderful contributors some time to enjoy a bit of summer holiday family time. We hope you’re doing the same! See you back here in a couple of weeks. Courtney xx @estherbabyccino @emiliebabyccino @courtneyadamo #babyccinokids
3 days ago
Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week with a round up of tips and thoughts on feeding on the go, feeding in public, tandem feeding, weaning, and breastfeeding friendly fashion. See the bio link and posts from three mums who have breastfeed thirteen children over the years : @courtneyadamo @estherbabyccino and @laraoflondon. 🤍 #worldbreastfeedingweek #worldbreastfeedingweek2020 #babyccinokids #babyccinotips
5 days ago
Giveaway closed! Only a few hours left for our @seaestasurf giveaway! Look for our first post a few days back. And look at these cuties @courtneyadamo 🧡 #giveaway #babyccinokids
5 days ago
Summer vibes with @seaestasurf!Look for the a few posts ago and enter our giveaway in the next twenty four hours! #babyccinokids
6 days ago
Fancy an easy-peasy, delicious, light, fudgy chocolate sponge cake? Easy enough to rustle up with a 3-year-old’s help too. It’s gluten-free for starters, vegan, and nut free too. 🤎 You won’t need any fancy kit, the preparation time is around 10 minutes, there’s no whipping, melting, or soaking overnight, and you won’t need to source any wacky ingredients from the health food shop. It’s also a robust enough recipe to work as either cupcakes, a sponge cake, or even a loaf. So visit our new blog post and get baking! @beesbakery #babyccinokids #babyccinoeats
1 week ago
Ready for today’s inspirational book review? It’s an excellent biography of Katherine Johnson who was the genius mathematician who helped make the Apollo 11 landings on the moon possible. Link in bio for Vanessa’s post. You’ll love Counting for Katherine! ⭐️️ #babyccinoreads #babyccinokids @panmacmillan
1 week ago
GIVEAWAY (now closed)!!!🧡 We’ve teamed up with @seaestasurf for a lucky winner to receive a $200 gift card for children’s swimwear. The giveaway is open worldwide. ️ To enter, like this post, then follow both @seaestasurf and @babyccinokids! Tag five friends separately. Giveaway ends midnight GMT on Saturday the 1st of August. Good luck! 🧡 #babyccinokids #babyccinoboutiques This #giveaway is not affiliated with #instagram ️
1 week ago
What are your favourite recipes to make with your little ones? Do you use shortcuts or prefer to do everything from scratch? Please share! And read today’s blog post about cooing with kids by @sydney.piercey #babyccinoeats #babyccinokids
1 week ago
Nutritious and delicious, these muffins are made with sweet potatoes to start the day off right. Vanessa’s family loves these for a slow summer breakfast. @vanessa_wild_flours #babyccinokids #babyccinoeats
1 week ago
COMPETITION now CLOSED. Peace, love and a GIVEAWAY!!! We’ve teamed up with our fabulous #babyccinoboutiques @seaestasurf for a lucky winner to receive a $200 gift card for any of their great swimming, surfing, sandcastle building beach wear. This eco conscious brand comes from the California coast but the competition is open worldwide. ️ To enter, like this post, then follow both @seaestasurf and @babyccinokids! Then chose up to five friends who have good vibes. Tag them each separately. Competition closes midnight GMT on Saturday the 1st of August. Good luck! #babyccinokids This #giveaway is not affiliated with #instagram ️
1 week ago
Here’s a video of our latest ShopUp in East London (shot and edited by our lovely and talented friend Nadine Brandt). It encapsulates the ShopUp atmosphere really, really well, and it makes us so excited for the next one!
2 years ago
Check out our new book! 9 months: A month by month guide to pregnancy for the family to share. PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY HERE: UK: http://amzn.to/2n6eCT7 / US: http://amzn.to/2nVWOZo / AUS: http://bit.ly/2nDYggy
3 years ago
Our beautiful new book, '9 months: A month by month guide to pregnancy' for the family to share, is AVAILABLE NOW! You can order it here: UK: http://amzn.to/2n6eCT7 / US: http://amzn.to/2nVWOZo / AUS: http://bit.ly/2nDYggy
3 years ago
Check out the cool vibes of our Shop Up event in London in December!
3 years ago
Our 2nd live shopping event in Brooklyn was amazing! Great shopping, delicious treats, tons of kids activities and a super cool family photo booth!
3 years ago
Esther shows us her recipe for delicious mint syrup.
3 years ago
Our live shopping event in London at Chelsea Old Town Hall in 2015 was a big success and so much fun.
3 years ago
Here we show you how to harvest rhubarb from the garden, and make it into a delicious compote. If you make oatmeal at the same time, you have made a delicious and nutritious breakfast that your family will love! (Ours do!)
4 years ago
This gym bag is such a fun and easy project, also for beginners this is a nice sewing project. Esther, Emilie and the kids had so much fun going to the market choosing all the supplies. The fabrics from Little Cube are the cutest!
4 years ago
Our first live shopping event in Brooklyn was a great success. We loved seeing the best boutiques under one roof, combined with great food and fun activities...and some dancing! Hope to see everyone this year again on September 18th & 19th at 501 Union, 501 Union Street in Brooklyn.
4 years ago