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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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.

Caramel Baby and Child for fall/winter 2013, bright accents with neutrals for this British kidswear label

Caramel Baby and Child for fall/winter 2013 cute boyswear sweaters

Caramel Baby and Child for fall/winter 2013 mixes classic tweeds with soft jersey and neon accessories

Caramel Baby and Child for fall/winter 2013 back to school style wool blazer jackets for kidswear

Caramel Baby and Child for fall/winter 2013, classics updated from this British children’s fashion label

Caramel Baby and Child for fall/winter 2013 Boys and girlswear share the colour palette

Caramel Baby and Child for fall/winter 2013 a gorgeous red coat, might this be a choice for the royal baby next winter?

Caramel Baby and Child for fall/winter 2013, baby tweeds so cute.

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Les Petits Vagabonds, spirited kidswear from a former fashion editor for summer 2013

Posted on May 6, 2013 by smudgetikka

New kids fashion label Les Petits Vagabonds was launched this summer by Duygu Hamdioglu, a former fashion editor and stylist at Marie Claire, Marie Claire Kids and Harpers Bazaar in Istanbul.

Having since moved to Barcelona she has now started her own childrenswear brand using vintage 1960′s and 1970′s vintage shapes updated for easier and more comfortable wear.

The summer 2013 collection is titled Postcards from Barcelona and features playful colours and patterns in limited editions.

Les Petits Vagabonds kids fashion from Barcelona for summer 2013

Les Petits Vagabonds childrenswear, a new launch for summer 2013 from Barcelona

Les Petits Vagabonds cute kidswear from Spain for summer 2013

Les Petits Vagabonds ethnic dress with a mix of spots and tribal patterns for summer 2013

Les Petits Vagabonds cute hat for the summer sun from this new label

Les Petits Vagabonds, love their very cute label illustration.

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Shan and Toad, a great mix of kids fashion labels at this innovative boutique in Jerusalem.

Posted on April 9, 2013 by smudgetikka

A look today at the brilliant kids fashion labels stocked at Shan and Toad, one of my new sponsors.

She had always been passionate about fashion for herself but it was when Shana Laub had 3 little girls and enjoyed shopping for them so much that she decided to open her own children’s fashion shop.

Quickly establishing a name for the best children’s labels for the trend led styling she loves at her boutique Shan and Toad in Jerusalem Israel followed by the Shan and Toad website for worldwide selling.

Her collection choices are contemporary and cool with fine craftsmanship, the labels she has brought into Jerusalem are redefining children’s fashion in the region being both modern yet also classical. Just some of the well known brands at Shan and Toad are; Soft Gallery, Pale Cloud, Bobo Choses, Hucklebones, La Miniatura, Rocksanda Illincic and Talc.

Go take a peek at the store to see what else Shana has discovered.