March 31, 2011
One of BFB’s favourite places to buy retro style gifts, the Dotcomgiftshop.com has unveiled a gorgeous new collection of boxed baby gift sets.
Inspire by their popular children’s ranges, the sets consist of a super soft cotton long sleeve romper suit, knotted hat and bib. Boxed with ribbon and gift tags, they make the perfect baby shower gift for style conscious mums-to-be. Or perhaps even a little treat for yourself. Price £29.95 and available from Dotcomgiftshop.com
Over Fairtrade Fortnight I caught up with Hannah Evans, founder and designer of the gorgeous bright children’s clothing range Piccalilly. All the ranges are ethically produced and where possible made with Fairtrade certified organic cotton, so you can shop free from any guilt.
The collection is perfect for beach and outdoor holidays. Choose between stripy towelling dresses and trousers in bright yellow and blue for girls and boys; playsuits and rompers for babies. You get two looks for the price of one at Piccalilly as many of the clothes are reversible.
“Reversible clothes are great for kids on the move. If you are out and about and kids being kids they get messy, simply turn the clothing inside out to ‘freshen’ them up!” says Hannah. “Stylish clothing is a top priority but we’re not in the business of ‘fast fashion’ and dressing babies and kids in comfy clothes allows them to move freely – keeping them happy!” I’ve got my eye on the towelling hoodies for blustery days at the British seaside. Check out the new Spring Summer collection at Piccalilly.
February 28, 2011
Stripes and the seaside go hand-in-hand, which is why I felt so cheery when the French clothes company Bibaloo emailed me some snaps of their Spring collection.
New this season is one of my favourite brands Weekend à la Mer – it’s achingly French and reminds me of long sunny days pottering around in Brittany. Breton stripes are as historical as practical – they were uniform for the French Navy and favoured by sailors in Northern France mainly because the block pattern of stripes was easy to spot amidst the blurred colours of the waves.
Not that we are anywhere near summer judging by the weather this week, but as our thoughts move towards warmer days and holidays, you can get in the mood with some stripy purchases at Bibaloo.
(pictured: Hector Hoody from Weekend à la Mer)
February 24, 2011
Take a first look at the new Summer collection from Stella McCartney Kids. Expect bright colours, prints and the versatility that you would expect from the designer. Officially, their full Spring/Summer collection doesn’t launch until next week 2 March, but here at BFB we are loving the sneak peek and are busy compiling our shopping wish lists.
I met Terese Oman, the Swedish designer and author of My Best Book About Me, at the Bubble fair last month. She talked me through her stunning baby record book and it’s so fun and lovely that I was almost inspired to having another baby! There’s nothing like this out there on the market – a well-designed, modern and witty baby keepsake book that you can record the milestones of your child’s first five years. The book is colourful, packed with illustrations and the hallmarks of great Scandinavian design. Perfect for a gift for a new mother.
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