Do you know Livly? Livly is a cool Swedish brand of organic cotton clothing for children and babies. What’s really great about them is that they make clothes like Anya is wearing which are comfy, soft and easy to wear, yet they are cool and stylish. As soon as Livly sent us these clothes, Anya put them on and she didn’t want to take them off. Since she’s had them, she reaches for either the leggings and tee or the dress every time they’re washed. So it’s a good thing that these Livly clothes are designed to be washed and worn several times and they still look as good as new.
Everywhere you turn, it’s all about Christmas. So today I wanted to take a break from all the festive chatter and share these gorgeous dresses for girls. Clean, understated pieces that can be worn for any occasion. From one of my favourite high street stores, these dresses could not be simpler or more stunning. Anya has last years version of the orange and pink block dress (the skirt part was black last year) and whenever she wears it the compliments don’t stop coming. This year I’ve got my eye on the bright blue bubble dress although the black dress with the pink collar is so striking in it’s simplicity. Styles like this really speak to me because I’m not a fan of too much fuss and embellishment but more importantly I think dresses like this really allow the child wearing them to shine rather than detracting from the child. What do you think? Too simple or simply stunning?
Jumpsuits seem to be all the rage at the moment and I’m really loving this Summer trend. Easy to wear, comfy and they look so cool too. My favourtie jumpsuit purchase this season has been this super soft animal-esque print one for Anya. In muted deep plums and pinks almost bordering on brown, the colours are unusual and the style is fitted yet relaxed. It’s the perfect Summer outfit to ‘jump’ around in and Anya loves wearing it. Now I’m on the lookout for a jumpsuit for me before this glorious Summer is over. Would you wear a jumpsuit? Any suggestions for a cool and flattering adult one?
Called ‘Nostalgia’ , this new Spring Summer 2014 collection by Soft Gallery is cool and unique. I see a lot of kids clothing lines and after a while many of them start to look a bit samey. But Soft Gallery is different and stands out from the crowd. Their illustrations are created by artists especially for their clothes and their styles are comfy and cool. In addition to the illustrations, there are some striking prints in the collection too. I’m loving that relaxed ice-cream dress as well as that quirky roller skating bear body.
I don’t know about you but I am beyond ready for Spring. So far I haven’t bought anything for this elusive season but yesterday I saw a gorgeous coral top in a sheer fabric and I couldn’t resist. I convinced myself that if I bought it, Spring would come sooner. I know I’m getting desperate and even more so when I see all the wonderful colours, fabrics and prints on offer at the moment. One collection that’s really caught my eye is Soft Gallery’s new Spring/Summer 2013 line for kids. This isn’t the first time I’ve fallen for Soft Gallery and I suspect it won’t be the last.
Soft Gallery’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection called ‘PURE’ is dreamy and playful. Some of the clothes are in pale solid colours while others are embellished with butterflies, rabbits and other animals illustrated by artists from around the world. The colors are soft, the drawings are bold and the overall feeling is one of a playful adventure. I love the Audrey Hare dress which has a bubble like shape and a beautiful peachy-pink illustration of a rabbit. I also love the tennis playing, wolf like creature on the grey tee for a boy. Now, if only Spring would show it’s face we could all indulge in some delightful Spring fashion like this.
April Showers by Polder is the perfect combination of Scandinavian style with French charm. Started by a pair of Dutch sisters who now live in Paris, this kids bedding, clothes and accessories collection is just divine. I love the muted colours with unexpected pops of neon, the subtle prints and the timeless designs. This is their current Autumn/Winter collection and I want everything in it especially those leggings! You can shop this collection at Smallable.comwhere there are quite a few items on sale too.
This week’s picks for mama and baby… this Christmas give mama this beautiful raindrop scarf while you give baby that pretty aubergine coloured raindrop print skirt.
Since I started writing this blog, one of the questions I get asked most often is what is my favourite store for kids clothes. The honest answer – I don’t have a favourite. With so many wonderful kids clothes out there, it’s impossible to choose just one store or brand. And besides mixing and matching is what fashion is all about. Also, to me it doesn’t matter where I find the clothes, be it in a bargain store or a high end one; the most important thing is to like it. So in answer to the question I thought I would show a few of my daughters outfits from the past few months and share where they came from. I hope you like them.
1. Ballerina dress by H&M… 2. Orange cardigan coat by Anthropologie… 3. Pink tutu by Katz dancewear… 4. Soft blue/green dress by Norlie… 5. Red jeans and leather jacket by Zara and shoes by Ben Simon… 6. Dusty pink dress by Pale Cloud and leggings by Zara. All bangles necklaces and other accessories from India.
P.S. Last Friday I was honoured to be interviewed on a fab US blog. You can see the interview here.
It’s that exciting time of year when all the new Autumn Winter collections are arriving and the one that has seriously caught my eye is Soft Gallery’s new collection. I’m loving the dusty pinks and aubergines complemented with charcoal grey and hints of mustard yellow. But it’s not just the bold autumnal colours that have me salivating, it’s the infinitely wearable yet stylish clothes coupled with the eye-catching art. I’m a big fan of kids clothes that that have the right mix of cute, quirky and style and this collection has it in abundance… don’t you think?
All the artworks you see on the clothes are created by a variety of International artists commissioned by Soft Gallery. Each season, new artists are commissioned and their work is incorporated in to the clothing designs. A very unusual way to create fashion and the result is something quite unique. There’s not a piece here that I don’t like; everything is rather stunning and I want it all. There are also some very cool outfits for the boys but I just couldn’t take my eyes off the girls collection. From Denmark, Soft Gallery is yet another example of exquisite Scandinavian fashion for kids.
Ebabee Likes is a style guide for babies, kids, teens and their mamas. It’s all about inspiration, ideas and indulging yourself and your brood. It’s written by me ~ Nomita ~ a style loving girl from Mumbai who now live’s in London. Read More...
