M&S have got themselves a brilliant kids fashion collection for fall 2013

Posted on May 16, 2013 by smudgetikka

We knew there was a new design element coming to the Marks and Spencer kids fashion collection in line with all the changes to the adults and the new team at M&S have pulled off a brilliant first seasons children’s collection.

All the trend elements from the designer brands are represented with brocade fabrics, vibrant colour blocking, geometric prints and woodland themes present. The price point has not changed from last season so it is all reasonably accessible.

The change in the babies selection is stunning, with beautiful soft pinks and caramels tones or vivid splash prints replacing the lurid pink embroidered items of recent seasons.

Readers will have to wait till July for the new fall styles to filter in but keep an eye out as the best items are sure to sell out in superquick time.

Party dressing at the new style M&S fall 2013 preview for kids fashion

Vivid colour blocking trend at M&S a/w 2013 kids fashion selection

Mixed prints with a spotty top, neon belt and splash print skirt in this kids dress from M&S for fall 2013

Mustard for the boys and sheer tops for girls at M&S a/w13 preview of the new kidswear collection

Marks and Spencer fall 2013 the monochrome edit for kids fashion trends

Cool geometric print for girlswear at M&S fall 2013

Geometrics again on a simple girls top for kidswear at Marks and Spencer

Cool print combinations on boyswear shirts at M&S fall 2013 collections

Intarsia knitwear for the boys at Marks and Spencer winter 2013

Sweet animal kids shoes at Marks and Spencer Holiday 2013

Sweet animal kids shoes at Marks and Spencer fall 2013

Gorgeous velvet floral printed toddlers dress at M&S winter 2013 preview.

Vivid splash print baby dress at M&S fall 2013, part of the re-vamped kids collections

One of the key winter trends for kidswear this year was brocade, this baby dress from M&S is spot on this trend

Such a sweet polka dotted baby dress from M&S for fall 2013

The new pale fleshy pink tones for the M&S babies collections are a great improvement of the harsh pinks of last year.

A just stunning beaded baby tutu skirt at Marks and Spencer for fall 2013 kidswear

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Made with Love Kids, summer discount from this cool new webshop

Posted on May 13, 2013 by smudgetikka

Made with Love Kids is a new web shop and a new sponsor for me which features a great selection of some of the coolest brands in kids fashion.

Owner Tanika has picked a selection she feels represents her ethos that beautiful clothes make beautiful memories and as a big fan of photography and how it captures a moment she loves the reminder of how a special garment can capture the feeling of a certain day.

The labels stocked at Made with Love Kids are mostly from Scandinavia with the addition of the clever British brand Hucklebones. As a special hello to new customers she has created a special discount for smudgetikka readers with the promo code smudge05 of 15% off the entire collection from today till Sunday 26th May.

Made with Love Kids, detailed close up which is a nice feature for a Hucklebones dress for summer 2013

Made with Love Kids, full length view of the Hucklebones dress for summer 2013

Made with Love Kids, details on the waist of a Mini Rodini dress for summer 2013

Made with Love Kids full size Mini Rodini girls dress for summer 2013

Made with Love Kids, Livly from Stockholm summer 2013 dress

Made with Love Kids, Livly from Stockholm summer 2013 classical style dress

Made with Love Kids, Mini Rodini Jaguar sweatshirt for boys

Made with Love Kids boys swimwear from Mini Rodini

Made with Love Kids, a delicate silk blouse from Pale Cloud for summer 2013

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Boden shows off Mini Boden and Johnnie B at their fall / winter 2013 press preview

Posted on May 10, 2013 by smudgetikka

I am so impressed with the effort that Boden go to for their bi-annual press shows, this one for fall 2013 featured a display of sock monkeys, sewn from Boden socks by the staff in dozens of variations.

The display was backed up with giant wall posters which had a massive impact at entire wall sizes and the kids clothing ranges had plenty of new prints and styles to keep those who have been critical about the company’s reliance on key staples happy.

For girls there is a retro feel with lots of pretty print dresses and skirts in unique textiles and also some Tromph L’oeil dresses which seem to be shaping up into a trend for this coming winter.

For boys there is a new emphasis on variations of shirting, a simple blue blazer jacket and a fun Scottie intarsia sweater.

Mini Boden sock range in a sock monkey display sewn by staff members at the fall 2013 preview.

Retro print dress styles against giant wall posters at Mini Boden fall 2013 preview day.

The baby closet and giant poster featuring the Scottie dog intarsia sweater at Mini Boden for fall 2013

Fantastic zebra print sneakers for girls at Mini Boden preview for winter 2013

Great colour combination for this boys scarf and hat set at Mini Boden winter 2013 preview.

Sweet baby bib selection at Mini Boden for fall 2013

Lovely vintage look village print from the retro range at Mini Boden kids for winter 2013

Tromph l’oeil military dress at Mini Boden for girlswear winter 2013

Classic 50′s retro rose print for a cute girls dress at Mini Boden fall / winter 2013

Vibrant applique skirt for fall 2013 from Mini Boden preview day

Hand knitted creatures from Louise Walker on display at Boden winter 2013 press day

The schoolroom set up at Mini Boden UK press day for fall 2013

The girls party section for holiday 2013 at Mini Boden, spotted taffeta, frilled silky dresses, layered georgette and glitter shoes.

At Johnnie B, brilliant leopard bootees and sharp wool checks for teen spirit lovers fall 2013

A vintage cushion is the inspiration for a guardsman print in the Johnnie B girls teen collection at Boden

The guardsman print as a dress at Johnnie B for Boden winter 2013

Monochrome dressing for winter 2013 featuring the teen winners of the Johnnie B find a model competition at Boden UK

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Joules kidswear for fall 2013 – lots of tweeds and floral mixes

Posted on May 8, 2013 by smudgetikka

Joules kidswear line Little Joule carried on with their country farmer vibe for fall 2013 kids fashion.

With some very bright and bold knitwear and prints mixed into the classic rugby shirt mix of the label this gave an overwhelming blast of colour for wintry grey days.

New looks for back to school pieces, namely lunch boxes and pencil cases added to the accessory line with retro styling.

There is a retro granny feel to the kids floral dresses at Little Joule for fall 2013

Pink runs right through the girls collections at Little Joule even for trims on tweed country hacking jackets.

1970′s inspired prints for back to school pencil cases at Joules for fall 2013 girlswear

Classic shooting jacket style for Little Joule girlswear fall 2013

Boys simple knits have touches of bright colour too at Little Joule winter 2013

Even brighter colour here for this retro style slipover knit for boyswear from Little Joule

Camouflage jacket from Little Joule for fall 2013 boyswear

Colour co-ordinated tin boxes, mugs and cushions for the Joules home range for fall 2013

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Caramel Baby and Child for fall/winter 2013 – Autumnal tones with flashes of bright colour

Posted on May 7, 2013 by smudgetikka

Caramel Baby and Child for fall 2013 features beautiful combinations of autumnal grey, browns and sludgy greens with vivid red, turqouise and orange accents.

The label caters for babies, boys and girls and is strong on their own generated prints and patterned sweaters which are now replicated in a home blanket collection too.