I love this trend. Colored denim is everywhere right now and perfect for spring. The toothpick jean in garment-dyed twill from J.Crew ($108) is the perfect cotton-stretch combo (no polyester!). The beautiful saturated colors will instantly update your wardrobe and put a spring in your step!
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Every kids needs a bike helmet, and the Little Nutty line by Nutcase Helmets are the coolest! They are by far, the most eye-catching designs, and are extremely well made! Their motto is “I love my brain!” after all. The helmets come in many adorable designs and sizes ($55-$79.99). Our three year old turned out to be just at the end of the XS size range, so we opted to size up as recommeded on the website. The larger size costs a bit more, but is fully adjustable and comes with several padding options to get the perfect fit as he grows. Every Nutcase helmet also comes with an “I love my brain!” rubber bracelet! They are availabel from a number of different high-end vendors including, REI, Restoration Hardware and Amazon.
It’s finally raining here in California, and who wouldn’t want an iconic Burberry trench to keep dry? Burberry is much more than trench coats these days, there are an entire line of clothes for children, including the baby girl’s raincoat ($265) pictured here and the kids’ rainboots ($150). And for mom, a line of beautiful and functional diaper bags ($950) that dad wouldn’t mind carrying around the mall himself. The gender neutral rainboots look like a great investment to me. Buy them for your oldest and pass them down!
These days I am finding it so difficult to find shoes that are cute, affordable, and comfortable, so I was really excited when I came across these adorable TOMS at Nordstrom.com! The snow leopard burlap wedges ($69) are made of hemp, and for those unfamiliar with TOMS, they are well-know for their style and their “one-for-one” policy. For every pair of TOMS purchased, a pair is donated to a child in need. Cool, and perfect for showing off a spring pedicure!
Just wanted to share that Hatley, a company that offers very high quality children’s clothing is having a one day only sale. Everything is half off! Apparently they are trying to clear out merchandise to make room for the fall collection. This clothing is very well made and the styles are classic. They are well known amongst parents for their rain gear, which is also offered at Nordstrom at full price. Stock up now! No coupon code is needed, everything is already marked down, plus if you spend over $50, shipping is free! No code necessary. Get your order in quick! www.hatleystore.com, prices go back up tomorrow.
I was super excited to hear that Missoni for Target will be hitting stores this September. The women’s clothing and accessories look great, and I will definintely be picking up a few pieces for myself, but the little girls’ pieces are just to die for adorable! Thesea are my favorite looks, the tights and hats are too cute, but to me, the capelet is an absolute mecessity for any tiny fashionista! Love it.
The new Modern Mexico collection by Tea Clothing is on my wish list for my boys this fall. Fall is my favorite time of year to shop because the clothes are so awesome. This set, Viva Zocalo ($149), features just a few of the adorable pieces in this collection. I love the Day of the Dead motifs, embroidery, and fun colors. The Mucha Lucha Libre Hoodie ($49) is also a must have for my little guy!
A beautiful quilt is timeless. It is art and heirloom all in one. With the right fabric and design the same quilt will look as perfect at the foot of a teenager’s bed as it did in the baby’s crib. These are the types of quilts that Maggie and Sparrow create, they use beautiful fabrics and bamboo batting to create what they call “investment pieces”. They have premade options, like the Bubble Bath patchwork quilt featured here ($240), and also the Bespoke option to have a quilt custom made to suit your taste and decor ($260-$565).
100% cotton, prewashed, and preshrunk these super soft slub and jersey T’s ($19.50-$29.50) are sure to be your little boy’s favorites this summer. Available in sizes 2 through 14, the designs are so modern and cool Dad will be wishing they were available in his size too! Visit J.Crew for more colors and designs, plus crewcuts internet orders ship free.
If I could buy any car tomorrow I would head straight to the nearest Mercedes dealership and get this one. I love this car. It’s chic, luxurious, and huge. It is the Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTEC SUV (starts at $60,950). Not only is it beautiful on the inside and out, not only does it has every option you could possibly imagine and then some, but it also has a diesel engine which is great for those of us who want to drive an greener SUV. My current car also has a diesel engine and I love it. The Mercedes also seats 7, plenty of room for our family of 4, plus room to grow.