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little marc

This Elyse cashmere and wool Graffiti dress from Little Marc Jacobs is almost worth the 100.00 €.   Match it with this little Biker Jacket and you've got yourself a lil rock star.

 
 
 

carry me

There is something very simple and clean about this Kid's Cambus Bag from Chigo. I only wish it would stay simple and clean after a few full school days! Could you Scotch Guard something like this?

 

keep it steady ... keep it plush

is the motto behind PLUSH, a new children's clothing and accessories line. The designs are super fun and i'm really enjoying the photography.

 

r.i.p. sons and daughters

Nooooooooooooo. My go-to gift store for everything baby and child is closing. If you are in the New York area through August 23rd then hope on over and take advantage of the closing sales of the year. 

Sons and Daughters

35 Avenue A

New York, NY 10009

for the bumps

If you are in the New York area and you have a bun in the oven or someone you know is expecting, then head over to my friend Jilian's new store Madison Rose. She has curated a very well considered selection of maternity wear. It's kind of genius for our neighborhood as I have I appointed it the "fertile crescent."  Seriously, she has about 100 different jeans to choose from. It kinda makes me want to get preggo. Go check her out.

Madison Rose Maternity

313 Court Street

Brooklyn , NY 11231

www.madisonrosematernity.com

june - you're fired

At the moment, New York is having an up/down , love/hate relationship with the weather. Perhaps it's the fact that rain and grey skies have taken over and that summer only comes in small doses. So don't be alarmed by my post of Danefae jackets and winter jumpsuits. Global warming made me do it. Red Rover, Red Rover please send summer over.

 

scandinavian origami

BANGBANG Cph is inspired by Japanese origami and street wear when they design their dope kids line. Available HERE.

little green riding hood

This ModernChild exclusive from wovenplay is simply beautiful. It goes smashingly with Bruno Munari's book by the same name.

a sleeping bag

Plastisock makes a dope little sleeping bag for baby.

in bloom

Periwinkle Bloom has a very soft and sweet collection for the mini.

   

   

icons

The Chop Shop have taken some kid friendly icons and placed them on toddler and kid sized shirts.  They also have been working with Roberto de Vicq de Cumptich, the author of Bembo's Zoo. (which happens to be one of my daughter's favorites!) Their Peacock print will be available in mid-April.

  

 

a stunning collaboration

Jess Brown has teamed up with Wovenplay to create 3 limited edition dolls adorned in their signature gear. The small scaled designs are the butterfly, ballerina and circus. Get yours here.

ahhhh to be a little girl in these times

How is it possible that children's fashion is becoming more appealing to me than adult fashion these days? It seems that I've been seeing a ton of garments for children that I'd like for myself..... like this little number from Le Vestiare de Jeann.

 

elegant tomboy chic

Camp is a new line of clothing for girls to go and run in the forest or climb trees in style. With an old traditional approach in both color and technique , this is a sturdy and well-considered first collection. The entire line is made of certified organic cotton, hemp and hempcel. 

   

 

 

an editor of playful, poetic and funny objects

A very suitable description for this wonderfully curated site geared towards objects and art for children and the designers who love them. Here are just a few of my favorites from Mon Petit Art:

 

Familia Tipo by Gonzalo Arbutti and Marcelo Federico.  A small scale family made of beech wood and steel. The perfect alliance of formal purity and universality.

Printed Aprons in Deer and Rabbit

 

Triangulo 3-D puzzle kits by Gonzalo Arbutti and Marcelo Federico, stained MDF

Mini Cubes by Gonzalo Arbutti and Marcelo Federico. A construction game made of stained beech wood. 

Habitadule by Marie Compagnon. A giant construction set that can be a hut, a screen, a headboard, a cube, a theatre...... 

 

lmnop 6

The latest issue of LMNOP has come out and again, I continue to be impressed with Jenny Lacey's curation and eye for design. In this issue, there is section of well-considered toys, coloring books, meal time goods, reading books, chalky tees, Hanne Larsen's amazing NYC loft with her four children, homegrown threads and a show and tell section by Janet and Stu from Three Potato Four. 

If you find your way over to page 20, you'll find my contribution. I wanted to challenge myself and take a highly designed and playfully sophisticated child's room and cheat my way to achieving this designer look for a lot less. I hope you enjoy it.

Also check out LMNOP blog.... for when you just can't wait for the next issue to come out! They dish a hearty dose of great design for children and babies.

You can download the current issue here. 

   

 

london calling

As I walked the streets of London today, I happened upon some of my favorite stores and their new offerings for children. First up is Zara Home for Kids. The new Animalitos bib, crockery set and apron are sweet. Second up is from Habitat. Some highlights were the Mini Nico desk paired with the Nerdi acrylic chair, this dope little LED rug and little safari camp. (the last two are not on the site). Third was a visit to Mamas and Papas. Man, how I wish this store was in New York. Check out this great unisex crib bumper and new Loop highchair . And last but not least, Muji had a small version of their coat rack on the floor. Oh, and I can't forget my trip to Benjamin Pollock's Toy shop, it's a must while in town. I also managed to pick up a copy of Around the world with MOUK at the Tate Modern. It's an amazing children's book about different cultures and languages of the world. 

   

  

   

 

 

for the budding astronaut

I love Underten. I especially love these Cosmo PJ's. (I secretly want them in my size.)

 

surly sailors and the hungry whale

It's hard to believe this child sized t-shirt is hand embroidered. When you get even closer, it's actually quite a funny shirt as well. Rightly titled Hungry Whale, the front of the shirt shows you the sailors. The back shows you what's inside the whales belly.....and perhaps why the sailors are so surly! Available at Estella.

 

kick it

These Sesame Street sneakers, from the New Balance kids line, are dope.

cozy

Nothing say "I'm the coziest baby on the planet" than this little number from Baby Barolo.

slip on

These gÚgU shoes by Gabriela Gomes are really sweet. I like the stitching detail and color choices. The outside is made of synthetic-leather with the interior a warm polar mesh. They are even packaged in an eco-friendly recyclable and reusable bag.

a black friday affair

If you are in NYC this friday , aka Black Friday , then head down to Kiosk from 7-10pm. A very special collection of goods for purchase from Andy Beach , aka Reference Library and Stork Bites Man , will be open to the public. He literally brings his blogs to life for 10 days. Kiosk is located at 95 Spring St in Soho.

someone hired the right buyer

Perhaps I'm late to the party but did you know that Old Navy is carrying a Charley Harper Line for the holidays???

  

cover up

I like these art smocks / aprons for the mini over at Property.

tis the season

If it's time for new winter shoes for your mini, might i suggest these Trippen shoes.

 

 

comfy

BeeBee is a German based children's clothing line that made this great little number called Schlupfdecke. Which I think means "slip blanket"? It's a super soft blanket for your newborn that comes with legs and a wrap around effect.

my mini wishlist

Nope, you are not looking at my new fall wardrobe. These are actually looks put together by the wonderful people over at Little Fashion Gallery to show what's cutting edge in kid's wear. Can I get any of these in my size?

LMNOP four

I know I said that I would not be back until tomorrow but the latest issue of LMNOP has come out and I could not help myself. This issue is fantastic. It's filled with amazing finds, great features and dope photography. There is a great piece on Chicago with kids as well. Make sure to hit page 17...... it's my contributing piece on Paris!

 

its not that small

By far the largest Small Magazine for Aug 08, at 144 pages they don't disappoint. A bit long for an on-line zine but great spreads, beautiful images and well considered.

beauty

I adore this Balloon Dress by Makie. Such beautiful cloting for children.

in tibetan it means beginning

Tzawa makes me want to have another baby.

etsy + minor details

I LOVE searching through Etsy...so when they asked me to be a Featured Buyer and take part in the Handmade Kids series, I was honored. I gave some of my picks for the family friendly home. If you have never tried an Etsy stroll, I highly recommend it! Check out my piece here. Also, be sure to check the new Handmade Kids features regularly!

a uniform approach

U N I F O R M Studio designs and makes simple, modern clothing and accessories for infants, children, and adults. Located in Minneapolis, MN, U N I F O R M designs with consistency in mind and have a nice blog to boot. I say bravo!

had i known.....

that getting pen/paint/crayon marks on your clothing was going to be "in", i would have never thrown away that Stella McCartney dress that my daughter thought was a perfect canvas for her markers. (i guess i can't blame her). Introducing Renewable Clothing by Fernando Brizio. By placing colored felt-tip pens in the pockets of the dress its appearance changes over time. Within an hour - to one and a half hours the colored ink bleeds into the fabric and creates a one-off design for each occasion. the owner can then clean the dress and color it in a different way for each time they wear it.

quality sustainable basics

POPUPSHOP is the brainchild of Luca, Marie-Louise and Sigrid. A new modern clothing company with a focus on sustainability.

a summer issue

The fine ladies at Small Magazine have come out with the summer 08 issue (#6). Go on and give it a read.

LMNOP issue three plus me

Jenny Lacey, mastermind behind the on-line kids magazine LMNOP has come out with issue number three. The drive behind this issue is to celebrate animals. Packed with amazing photography by Ian Macpherson and styling by Lacey, number three does not disappoint. I am very happy to be a part of this (an introduction colulmn on page 12 and in the editor's welcome) and future issues with contributing stories. I am currently working on my story for the next issue and I'm thrilled to be on board! So head over to the site and get the latest issue of LMNOP. You download it here.

shoes for tomorrow

Last night, I was asked to participate in a brainstorm/salon to think of creative ways for a shoe company to enter the kids shoe market and increase awareness for the brand. Before I go any further, I am posting about them on my own accord. I believe and support their cause. I am posting to create awareness and introduce you to a brand that is doing something good for others. TOMS Shoes business plan is simple - for every shoe you purchase, they send a pair of shoes to a child in need. Since 2006, they have given 10,000 pairs to children in Argentina and 50,000 pairs in South Africa. This year alone, they plan on giving 200,000 pairs of shoes to children in need around the world. Here is a clip of an acutal shoe drop in Argentina back in 2006.

I was introduced to the Tiny TOMS line last night. I love the designs just as much as I love the cause.

Get involved!

yes please

I'll take them both in a size 4T. Nice work Buisjes en Beugels.

get on the good foot

These baby shoes from Filament are really sweet. If you felt the need to outfit your mini with shoes, these would be a good fit. You can buy them here.

a small bird

I am a huge fan of Zozio's spring/summer 2008 collection.

get messy

I really like these oil cloth aprons for kids by 10 Swedish Designers

i see a little silhouette

Head on over to Craftsbury Kids and get your child's silhouette pendant necklace by Whitney Phippen. All you need is a 4x5 photo of your little nugget and $48 bucks!

blink from down under

Blink is a children's clothing, toy, and lighting design house from Melbourne, Australia. Each piece in the collection is hand printed and full of vintage and playful consideration. You can purchase here.

let the kids run the show

or so the website claims. Underten, only for kids from 2-10! This new streetwear label launched last March and has a very playful and creative vibe to all its offerings. The website also has fun games and print out figuires. Not to mention these really cute World Tour brief sets for a boy or girl.

nice stash little man

I don't know why but these pictures from Vanessa Deutsch's Garcon line crack me up but they do. I can't even tell you how I feel about the actual clothes because I can't stop giggling.

they got rhythm

Chicken Rhythm offers three things: backpacks, t-shirts, and patches... and they all are dope.

the domino effect

Ok, just click here, turn up the volume
and just give it a sec..... well about 30.

(via theapt)

a soho stroll

Yesterday I took a stroll thru Soho and stopped into the MOMA store on Spring and Crosby and spotted these paintable rain boots for kids. I then walked down Broadway to Pearl River where I found this knock-off of Alvar Aalto's Stool 60 for 10 bucks! I love New York days like this.