Zipit Baby

June 18, 2013 Leave a Comment

As a mom to a 7 month old boy, who is constantly on the move, I am always on the lookout for comfortable, cute and functional clothing. Enter Zipit, a new clothing line created by graphic designer and fellow mom, Ruth Waddingham who recognized the need for a more functional design for squirmy babies. She reconceived babywear by brilliantly adding full front openings and zippers that unzip from the ankle- perfect for quick diaper changes or wider neck openings. Gone are the days of struggling to get a shirt over your little ones head!

I especially love that the scamper pants have reinforced double knees (perfect for crawlers) and a reinforced bottom (perfect for all the little spills). The onesie has a wide zipper opening which makes getting dressed a breeze.

Overall, I was really impressed with the quality and functionality of ZipIt, which is perfect for my crawling baby!

ZipIt carries a wide range of items for boys and girls ranging in size from 0-3 months to 9-12 months.

These are some of my fave summer picks:

Learn more about Zipit here:

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Disclosure: I was provided merchandise for review but all opinions are genuine and my own.

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Summer Florals

June 17, 2013 Leave a Comment
Photo credit Pictilio
Summer is just around the corner, and with it brights and florals! I’ve rounded up my favorite florals for little girls:
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1. Romper- there’s nothing that says “summer baby” better than a floral romper. My pick is by Tea Collection, so it’s sure to wash and wear wonderfully.
2. Sandals- my daughters would gaze happily at their feet all day if they had these cute little florals between their toes.
3. Shorts- tiny flowers on a deep blue make these floral shorts relatively neutral! Your little girls can wear them with tanks, tees or blouses and stay cool on the warmest days.
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4. Pants- Perfect for dressing up or down and staying comfortable.
5. Bag- my daughters want to bring fancy purses everywhere they go, and this floral one would be incredibly popular in our house. Roomy to fit all their toys!
6. Tee- this breezy lemony tee is great for daytime and playtime.
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7. Dress- a “princess dress” with florals? Always the ideal around my home.
8. Shoes- Dress up those sneakers for the park by buying sneakers with flowers on them! Everyone wins!
9. Swimsuit- Love the bold colors on this perfect little swimsuit.
If you’re like me and LOVE florals, but maybe don’t prefer to spend any money, have fun creating a floral crown for your little girls to wear!

Will your kids be wearing florals this summer?

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The Cutest Bow Ties for Little Guys | Stinky McGee

June 13, 2013 1 Comment

We all know that having fun dressing little boys can be difficult. Accessories can be the best way to add personality and fun into your little guy’s outfit. Dylan has loved wearing ties, especially  boy bow ties since he was young. Father’s day is on Sunday and putting a special bow tie on your son is a great way to celebrate daddy!
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Stinky McGee creates hip ties for your little guy. These cool ties are made in Brookyln. I personally love the great fabric and print selection that Stinky McGee carries. You little guy can be seen styling a tie at the park or for a fancier occasion.

boy bow ties

Stinky McGee sent an adorable pink plaid bow tie for Dylan to check out. He immediately had to try the bow tie on. He loves wearing it and even took some special (top secret) photos for Father’s Day wearing his new bow tie.

boy bow ties
A little boy can be stylish even while being a Stinky McGee!

Disclosure: I was sent a stinky McGee bow tie from Celebrity Trend Expert, Rachel Florio-Urso. My opinion is honest and my own.

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Matching Dots

June 12, 2013 Leave a Comment
It is summer time and that means fun, cool dresses are a must have in my daughter’s wardrobe. If you are like me you are always looking for something new and fun. Well, today I am excited to tell you about a clothing line I was recently introduced to. It’s called The Matching Dots.

What is great about The Matching Dots clothing line is it’s made here in the USA and their speciality is in polka dot prints designed for girls from ages 12 months to 8 years old.  Super fun, especially if you adore polka dots as much as I do!

Another thing I love about The Matching Dots clothing line is they carry headbands and dresses for us moms, as well as coordinating dresses for your daughter’s doll, and even for your family pet!

Can we say adorable family photos?!

My daughter Elle, is wearing the Georgia Kate.

Being a fan of polka dots how could I resist this playful, adorable dress! This dress is easily one of my favorite pieces in my daughter’s closest. The Matching Dots offers free shipping in the US, just one more reason to adore this fashionable line.

Be Cool. Be Glamorous. Be Spotted.

Disclosure: I was provided with an outfit from The Matching Dots for review purposes.

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London Kids Style: No Added Sugar

June 10, 2013 Leave a Comment

I am thrilled to be writing my first post as a contributor for The Little Style File.  Kristin and Betsy are always bring us the latest in kid’s style and fashion while making sure us mommies aren’t left out.  I will be bringing you the latest kid’s fashion each month from my adopted city of London.

One of the coolest London kids’ labels around is definitely No Added Sugar.  What started out as a company making “witty” babies t-shirts has turned into a super hip and quirky fashion label.   All of the pieces contain special details that make them really fun for the kids to wear.

From a cheeky phrase to bright strips and cool bunny logo the collections captures the essence of the cool Brits.  Seeing a baby dressed in a black and white striped one-piece saying “sleep thief” will definitely put a smile on your face.  I love all the little dresses from the girl’s summer collection and they are sure to stand out from the crowds.

The boys’ collection this season is loaded with fun tees that reflect the personalities of vibrant and spirited boys.

 

The ultra hipster No Added Sugar shop opened up in Notting Hill last September and is definitely worth a visit if you are ever on this side of the pond.  And if you can’t make it to the shop shipping is available to the States.

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What They Wore: Going to Grandma’s

May 25, 2013

Since both kids are already out of school, I thought it was a perfect opportunity to take the kids to visit their Nonny (Grandma) that lives in Indianapolis. The kids love taking road trips especially when they can see their Nonny, cousins, Aunt and Uncle. The weather was perfect and the kids spent most of the time outside while we were there!

children's place summerWe are loving The Children’s Place summer collection this year. It is full of fun prints, bright colors, great graphic t-shirts that are perfect for active kids. Mia loves all of their dresses and especially loves the Maxi’s that come in her size like mom wears! Dylan favors the athletic shorts and graphic t-shirts.

children's place summerKids can be kids and have a lot of fun while wearing their Children’s Place clothing. They had a great time in my mom’s backyard looking for bugs and they actually found a dragonfly which was huge for them!

children's place summer

 How are your kids enjoying their first days of summer vacation?

Disclousure: I was provided with clothing from The Children’s Place for review. My opinion is honest and my own.

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Let’s Get Lost | Ugg Sandals

May 24, 2013

Last Saturday we had the amazing opportunity to take our families to the UGG Australia concept store in Chicago. We are all familiar with the UGG Australia brand and of course their boots are a favorite of TLSF. When we walked into the store we were amazed by the array of colors and the wonderful selection of summer shoes for the entire family. I was dying over all of the amazing sandals that were on trend and comfortable!  Comfort is key when you are spending hours out with your family on a summer adventure but you don’t want style to suffer!

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The kids had a blast trying on their favorite UGG sandals and walking out with a new pair of shoes for the summer! We headed to the Lincoln Park Zoo for a day of fun. If you are visiting Chicago this summer, the Lincoln Park Zoo is a must see destination. The kids had fun spending time with each other & exploring the zoo.

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ugg sandals

ugg sandals

ugg sandals

It was hard to get the kids to leave the zoo! They could of slept there if we would have let them.

I adore my new Assia wedges and already have received a million compliments. They can be worn to dress up a pair of shorts, boyfriend jeans or a great summer dress. Kristin has already gotten a lot of use out of her Salah sandals and have become a fast favorite.

Disclosure: We were provided with shoes from UGG Australia for review. All opinions are honest and our own.

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Fabkids: A Fab Girl

May 22, 2013

Mia is 7 and that means she knows what she likes to wear. She definitely is my budding fashionista & loves to style her own outfits. It is fun as a mom to see her fashion sense develop. I want to allow her to have her own style and show her personality off through her clothing. Fabkids is a great way for girls to figure out their own style with a little help. When you log on to the Fabkids website to get started you and your daughter will take a style profile quiz together. This allows the stylists to get to know your girl.  Each month you will receive looks that are styled just for your daughter! The best part of fabkids is each outfit includes 3 pieces for only $39.95 and free shipping.

Mia loves receiving her pink fabkids box in the mail. Who doesn’t love a cute pink box with adorable clothes inside? She recently received the Sun Washed Dots outfit. This is a new favorite in her closet. She loves spinning, dancing and having fun while wearing it!

Does your daughter style herself?

Disclosure: I was provided with an outfit from Fabkids for review purposes. All opinions are honest and my own.

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What They Wore: Park Play!

May 14, 2013

Tea Collection is a favorite with all of us at TLSF. It is brand we can rely on each season for great quality, style and bold colors. If you aren’t familiar with Tea Collection, they are all about bringing worldwide cultures and modern design to children’s fashion. Twice each year they pack up their bags, travel the globe and then bring it all back with unique and beautiful designs that reflect their travels. We love that their clothing washes and wears wonderfully. It photographs wonderfully and it is easy to style siblings in coordinated looks. Here’s what they wore to the park….it’s finally warm here!

cute kids clothing

stylish girls dresses

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tea collection

As moms we love Tea Collection because it allows our kids to express their personality.  It is also easy to transition to Tea Collection clothing into colder months with layering with long sleeve t-shirts and their great leggings.

For more on Tea, check these out:

Disclosure: We were provide with clothing from Tea for review purposes. Our opinion is honest and our own.

 

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3 favorite kids clothing brands

April 29, 2013

Shopping for the little ones is such a task sometimes. Don’t you agree? I often get tired of going to the same stores and boutiques looking through the same racks & clothes. After going from store to store, online boutique to the next I realized I needed to pull out the laptop and get to work. I needed something new and stylish for my little lady. I searched & searched until I found some pretty cool places. I’m so excited to share them with you. I happened upon some oldies, some newbies, but nevertheless goodies. Three of my favorite kids clothing brands are Tea Collection, Zara Kids, and Finn & Emma.

Tea Collection

The Tea Collection is a brand inspired by the world. Twice a year the company travels the world country to country looking for inspiration and they bring it back in original designs. Each piece is made with super soft cotton and there is nothing dull about it. There is nothing but super bright pieces that’ll put a smile on anyone’s face. 

 

ombre dress, tasseled scarf, striped tank, navy sandals, printed shorts, lime tee, white l/s tee, navy shorts, sandals

Their sizes run from newborn to big kids size up to size 12. They even have looks for mom as well. They are running a $25 off and free shipping on orders of $150 or more use the code: LETSGO25 when checking out.


Zara Kids

When you talk about fashion and kids, you have to talk about Zara Kids. This brand does not hold back at all. Usually when I’m shopping for my little one I often find the cutsey, frilly girly clothing with one too many ruffles. I’m a fashionista and so is my little one (that is until she decides what she wants and likes). When I’m out shopping I’m trying to find the trendiest little items and Zara is definitely my first stop. Their sizes run from 3 months to big kids size 14.

Finn & Emma

Finn & Emma is a stylish, sustainable, and 100% organically grown brand. The clothing is super soft and durable. The upside to this company is that they sale clothing, toys, bedding, and gifts for the wee little ones. 

striped onesie, striped blanket, fuzzy booties, gym, crib bedding, stroller muff, wearable blanket, stuffed toy, wrap shirt, footie pants


Their sizes range from newborn to 18 months. Yes this one is only for the babies, but I couldn’t talk about some of my fave brands without mentioning them. 

What are your favorite kids brands?

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