BABY
Beautiful textiles and easy-to-wear pieces from Little Lelia
Little Lelia was started in 2013 by two sisters with a shared knowledge of design and a passion for beautiful textiles. Having grown up in Mexico, Spain and Germany, the sisters were influenced by this multicultural background, combining the vibrancy of a Latin lifestyle with the attention to detail typical of German design. I love ...
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KIDS
Playtime NY discoveries
Esther and I have just returned from a busy (and fun!) work trip to NYC. I always feel a little bit guilty calling it a 'work weekend' when we manage to enjoy it so much, but we did squeeze in some good meetings and spent an eventful day at Playtime NY. I was really reminded ...
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GIVEAWAYS
Final BIG Giveaway!!
Drum roll please.... here is our third and final BIG giveaway to celebrate our 10K Facebook fans! One lucky winner will win all of the following prizes, a hamper with a total value of more than £1,500! Here's what you can win: 1. A selection of cute French goodies from Deco Baby. A Parisian bundle of loveliness! ...
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BABY
New summer collections at Marie Puce
I'm loving the new summer collection at Marie Puce. Such fresh and pretty colours! My favourite pieces are the orange Marjorie Dress with the pretty embroidery and butterfly sleeves, the adorable floral baby romper (I bought one for Marlow last year and she wore it all summer!), and I am in love with the scarves! I ...
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BABY
Camila Camomila
Camila Camomila offers a selection of beautiful baby products all handmade by local seamstresses, knitters and artisans in Portugal. Their collection is elegant and timeless, like the clothes made by our own grandmothers when we were babies, the kind of clothes you keep and pass on for generations. I have this wool dress for Marlow, ...
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BABY
New collection at Macarons
The new Macarons collection is so amazing! I am loving all the colours and textures... and sweet photos (those little models --how cute are they?). The weather is getting crisp and colder here in London, and it's time for warm winter woollens. (Sigh...) Thank goodness the Macarons collection is so cute, it made it less ...
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BABY
Robe of Feathers: retro inspired, and so, so sweet
Robe of Feather is a little design studio in Hamburg, Germany, owned by Nele Hinrichsen. After having lived in Italy and London and having worked at Vivienne Westwood Couture for many years, Nele Hinrichsen started Robe of Feathers and now makes a collection of clothes which are so, so adorable. I love the sweet and ...
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MAMA
Soeur Summer Collection
I started writing this post as a post about kids clothes. I quickly realised it is actually more aimed at mums! Soeur is a French brand that is aimed at young girls who are not quite adult yet. But their collection is so lovely and relaxed, I actually buy Soeur for myself (I always reckon ...
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KIDS
Merveilles, perfect French fashion
I really love the French style of dressing children. It is simple, easy-going and cute. Merveilles, a lovely clothing label, is one of my favourites! Their new summer collection is so lovely, a little bit bohemian, a bit romantic and so easy to wear. Check out the cotton dresses, little scarves and the really great ...
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BABY
Jammies in a jar!
Jammies Prêt-à-Porter is a NYC-based company started by a brother and sister duo. They've created a line of cute and comfy baby garments packaged up in sweet little jam jars, making for unique gift-giving. Perfect for baby showers or new baby gifts! The idea of packaging jammies in jars came from their father who, in the ...
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BABY
Bambinos & Bunny
I became acquainted with Bambinos & Bunny when my friend brought her toddler girl over to my house. She was wearing the cutest little harem romper with gold moccasins and I had to look the line up immediately. Having two girls I am always looking for a respite from pink and purple. Bambinos & Bunny ...
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KIDS
Babaà, children's knitwear for everyday use
Babaà is a new Spanish brand of handmade knitwear and I am loving everything about it. I love the brand ethos: all their knitwear is handmade in Spain, designed for everyday use, and is built to last from one child to the next. The unisex designs are perfect for families like mine where clothes get ...
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KIDS
Cos Online
Have you heard about COS for Children? COS is owned by H&M, but is a more sophisticated version of the famous high street brand. I had actually almost forgotten about its existence until a few weeks ago when I stumbled past the Parisan branch, and remembered: this place is great! Simple, very nordic designs for ...
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KIDS
ESP No1, jeans the way they should be
I have been a fan of ESP No1 since their very first collection. They make nice, simple, unisex jeans without anything too trendy or fancy about them. Their Spring/Summer collection included cute cotton tees which I quickly snatched up for my kids, and this season they've made some great Grandpa Cardigans which are so cool. ...
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BABY
Petit à Petit and family
If you've been wondering why our Montreal-based contributor, Celina, has been more quiet than normal... the reason is THIS! She has secretly been working on a super cool new collection of t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweat pants, leggings, hats & bibs, all hand-stamped with the most adorable animal designs. Isn't it all SO cool? I'm in love ...
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KIDS
Bo Twist
Bo Twist is a small project run by two childhood friends from La Coruña, in the northwest Coast of Spain. They make really nice children's clothes with patterns inspired by their roots, foods and traditions. All made with the fabrics and patterns they design, with 100% cotton. Although they have a very small collection, it ...
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BABY
Nui Organics new cotton collection
I'm loving the new cotton collection at Nui Organics -- the colours, the simple shapes, the fun stripes, the easy-to-wear pieces and of course the fact that it's all made with super soft, 100% GOTS organic cotton. There are tees, leggings, bodysuits, dresses... and just looking at the cute little baby rompers gets me so excited ...
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KIDS
Nils and Happy to See You
Have you had a peek at the new summer collection by Nils and Happy to See You, one of my favourite French labels? The summer collection is so darling. Simple cotton tops, dresses and tunics for boys and girls. I love the fact that all the clothes exist for girls and also their dolls. I ...
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KIDS
Pale Cloud Raincoat, Tested and Loved
My daughter, Ivy, finally outgrew her treasured Talc raincoat, and it was time for a new one. So, after hearing all the fuss about the 'famous' Pale Cloud Raincoat, I decided this could be the answer. And indeed it is! The soft nylon outer shell is flexible and easy to wear. And the cosy cotton inner ...
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KIDS
Little Warrior
Little Warrior is a sweet children's line out of Los Angeles. The Spring/Summer '12 Lookbook is adorable and perfectly captures the feeling of endless childhood days. I love all of the super-soft unique silhouettes and the muted palette. Little Warrior just opened a boutique in Hollywood over the weekend. If you are in the neighborhood, ...
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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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KIDS
The perfect plaid skirt... and other holiday pieces
I recently got this adorable tartan skirt for Ivy to wear this holiday season... and it is so beautifully made and oh-so perfect for this time of year. The skirt is by a brand new label called LEOCA Paris and is full of great little details like two side buttons for adjustable waist sizes, contrasting ...
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KIDS
A frog in the pocket...
Sometimes a new children's brand comes along that does something totally new and different. And these days, with all the many children's clothing labels out there, 'new and different' is not easy to do. But Elfie, a London-based brand started by two fashion designer sisters, does exactly that. Take one look at their beautiful photography ...
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