Japanese children’s fashion from Bellieboo a new online store

Posted on March 31, 2010 by smudgetikka

Bellieboo is a new online store specializing in imported Japanese fashion for girls 1-12 years old. Boys are planned to be added later in the year.

Founded by a Japanese mother Koko, who could not find the clothes she liked in London where she had settled with a daughter and who found all her friends loved the clothes she brought back from shopping trips in Japan.

Koko also has a blog on the site that features some of the coolest Japanese items for children too, her soundtrack of a tweeting bird I found very soothing and left her page open in the background for ages while I worked.

Japanese children's fashion by Bellieboo for summer 2010

Back view of Bunny dress from Bellieboo

Japanese fashion from Bellieboo for kids sumemr 2010

Turquoise gathered dress from Bellieboo

Japanese retro print baby carrying sling from Bellieboo for summer 2010

Retro print baby carry sling - also available as a blanket

Can anyone give up Cupcakes?

Posted on March 30, 2010 by smudgetikka

Strolling past John Lewis yesterday I was struck by this window display and how the Cupcake has so leached into our general psyche that it has become an addiction we can’t give up.

Witness the new book from the Primrose Bakery and piles of vintage looking cake stands that demand you to stop and savour.

When will we be delivered from this madness?

Cupcake display in John Lewis March 2010

John Lewis goes Cupcake mad March 2010

Window display cupcake cushion at John Lewis March 2010

Cupcake cushions too!

Stella McCartney GapKids spring 2010 collection in store now

Posted on March 29, 2010 by smudgetikka

Gap held a special breakfast event for the first day in store of the Stella McCartney range for GapKids at the 376 – 384 Oxford St flagship store.

With the chance to shop early at 8.00am before the official opening times the event allowed a selected few to shop first for the range and it seemed the larger sizes were disappearing quickly.

The packaging in decorated white boxes and special paper bags looks great and there are some very cute romantic pieces in the girls range with rufffled necks and puffed sleeves.

Also impressive are the shoes with one ribbon tied espadrille proving exceptionally popular.

There will be special activities at the Gap Oxford St flagship store on Saturday 3rd April between 10.00am and 5pm.

Stella McCartney children's range for GapKids summer 2010

Denim shirt can be worn by girls or boys in store now at GapKids

Stella McCartney for GapKids spring 2010 shoe range

Great packaging details on shoe boxes

Opening day of Stella McCartney GapKids collection for spring 2010 at Oxford St

Face painting, breakfast and a parrot balloon to take home.

Instore now Stella McCartney for GapKids spring 2010 children's collection

Favorite items on display, the crochet top (so sweet) and the fish print dress remembered from Stella's childhood.

Marshmallows to go at GapKids for Stella McCartney instore launch spring 2010

An exclusive parting gift of Stella Marshmallows!

Caramel Baby and Child delicious spring children’s fashion

Posted on March 29, 2010 by smudgetikka

The owner of Caramel Baby and Child, Eva Karayiannis is one of London’s most stylish childrenswear retailers.

Well connected (she launched her new Ledbury Rd shop with Vogue model Natalia Vodianova) and with great taste she has been producing her own collections for the past 10 years after beginning with a small boutique in Brompton Rd stocking the likes of Marni and exclusive collaborations with other designers.

The range has its own version of English inspired classics now which change colour and fabrics to suit prevailing trends, always though there is a nod towards the vintage feel and the addition of Papillon shoes completes the retro vibe.

Children's fashion from Caramel for spring summer 2010

Shorts and trench look from Caramel for spring 2010

Caramel children's fashion for spring summer 2010

Spring shaded skirt and polka dots

Children's fashion from Caramel for summer 2010

Ruffled sleeve dress from Caramel Baby and Child

Kids fashion from Caramel Baby and Child for summer 2010

Casual styling

Childrens fashion by Caramel Baby and Child for spring summer 2010

Pink windowpane checks for a retro feel

Topshop beautiful baby fashion for spring and summer 2010

Posted on March 26, 2010 by smudgetikka

Topshop released pictures of their new baby range with some beautiful delicate dresses inspired by all the nude tones in womenswear, lace trimmed and with pintucked or floral details they also have a retro victorian inspired feel.

To complement there is also a good selection of floral garden prints and even a nautical dress for those who must match their baby to mummies outfit.

Though its not listed on the home page of their website if you type ‘baby’ into the search on the home page it will bring up a selection of baby items but this new collection is currently only instore.