A Trendsetting Kids' Fashion Magazine for Children and Parents
“Thumbelina what’s the difference if you’re very small? When your heart is full of love you’re nine feet tall!” – Danny Kaye
Photo Story / Photography / Creative Direction / Handmade Props: Aleah Ford Photography
Styling: Ginger Torrado
Model: Gianna
How the holidays are upon us already I can’t quite explain. But somehow, here we are, late enough into December that I am embarrassed to admit I have yet to order our holiday cards. I’ll get to that, but first, in keeping with time honored traditions of Editor’s Gift Guides, behold, find my spin for this year: A Mama’s Guide to Chic & Purposeful Gifting. Because don’t all mamas love to multitask.
FOR THE MOM IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Return the favor of having borrowed some sugar and invite her to a New Arrival Supper Club from ultimate neighbor and current featured mama, Miry Whitehall.Return the favor of having borrowed some sugar and invite her to a New Arrival Supper Club from ultimate neighbor and current featured mama, Miry Whitehall.
FOR THE MAMA WITH THE ENVIABLE INSTA FEED
She knows and goes everywhere and everything, but does she know about For Better Not Worse? Gift her with a tee, sweatshirt or what have you emblazoned with one of their sweet logos, knowing that it’s guaranteed not only to garner a whole host of likes online, but in real life as well as this company is committed to ending childhood hunger. For every piece purchased from the collection, a bag of groceries gets delivered to a child in need.
FOR THE NEW MAMA
It’s entirely likely said friend has a closet full of “Baby’s First Christmas” t-shirts enough to last until the baby heads to college. Instead, consider purchasing a Bisous bracelet. Endorsed by Instagram sensation @lbrand_stylegirl and made by
@drippingingems, the gift provides what every mother, new or otherwise, could ever want for her child, an opportunity to watch them continue to grow and flourish. As part of their Gems for Good initiative, 100% of each purchase’s proceeds g0 toward Bisous for Leo and finding a cure for INAD, a rare debilitating disease being billed as a cross between Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, for kids. So stack ‘em up, content in knowing you’ll be setting the trend to fashion a new life for families suffering from INAD.
FOR THE STAGE MOM
We all know how harried this mom can be, shuffling her child to and from auditions, rehearsals and performances. Help keep her organized by gifting her with a bag from @scenerybags. With materials sourced from shuttered Broadway shows, this company makes stylish and purposeful bags that not only reduce waste headed to the landfill, but simultaneously send underprivileged kids to the theatre. A transformative gift on many a level for which we can give a standing ovation. Bravo!
FOR THE PTA PRESIDENT
She’s the mama singlehandedly taking one for the entire team (meaning, your kid’s class). To recognize what a KEY role she plays in the school process, gift her with a Giving Key, which recognizes the value of every human by hiring folks out of homelessness to shape and craft their products. Each purchase helps a person transitioning off the streets find purpose, place and a paycheck. With a personalized key crafted with an inspirational word of your choice, you’ll be able to show Tracy Flick how much she’s inspired you.
FOR YOUR MAMA
Family is the cornerstone of what life’s all about. Show your mama some love by gifting her with a tee shirt or bag from Adopt Together’s collection of merchandise. Adopt Together is a crowdsourcing platform for families looking to adoption to grow their family. The number one reason folks don’t through with the process is the cost. So honor thy mother, show her you appreciate all the unsung work she does by helping to bring a child to their loving forever home. Because all we really want for the holidays is a family to spend it with.
With wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season to all.
(Clothing: Right to left- Romper – Tutu du monde | Shoes – Chapter2 | Dress – Bijousauvage | Shoes – Luccini)
Cutest Tapas restaurant and they also have a kids menu.
Matching sweet tulle with denim. Ripped jeans with edgy black. Vintage coolness with tartan print.
Pairing with layers to carry us through the seasons.
We love classic kids fashion that can be worn over and over again. And never get bored.
Yet don’t conform to what is expected. Create your twist and make your own trend.
Put together the outfit that makes your Babiekin happy!
That is because – YOU is you.
Photography and Styling by Sammy Chasing_Soph
Model Sophie wears:
Outfit 1 // Harper Tulle Skirt supplied by Peggy, Milk and Soda sunglasses, vintage denim jacket, custom t-shirt and Dr Martens boots.
Outfit 2 // NUNUNU black vest, i dig denim Brent jeans, Converse One Star sneakers, Fallen Broken Street slipway hat supplied by Hipkin, Mardin coat supplied by Siyah Fare.
Outfit 3 // Fro the Label Suspender Pants, Mini Rodini Tartan top and Eve Jnr leather jacket and Rollie shoes.
Ruby reds, cobalt blues, with pops of mustard work beautifully with geometric patterns and whimsical patterns.
Traveling with children, especially small children, can seem daunting. When travel involves long plane rides and/or car rides, it can seem terrifying! Over the past 6 years I have traveled in planes with my children to places like Peru, Hawaii, Japan, Alaska, and Iceland. Also, we do many quick, but long distance car rides. People say I’m crazy, but it is actually quite amazing. With traveling holidays approaching, I wanted to share a few thing that I always take with me for entertaining children on planes, trains, automobiles, and in hotels….
I have tried lots of different plans of attack to this regard, but have decided a few open ended toys and crafts go far and don’t take up too much space. Here are my favorite go-tos and why:
Post by Grace Spath | Photos by Grace Spath and Courtney Menezes | Toys by Big Future Toys, Goose Grease, Needles and Spines | Clothes from Chasing Windmill Kids and Indi Scout
Dress: Aggie and Francois
Corsage Lulu Top: Hilda Henri
Poncho: Gucci
Flower Crown: PLJ Couture
The golden light in this photo story highlights great style options for tweens this fall. Plaids, stripes, and pink and green knits are paired with overalls and rain boots for a fun tween twist on classic fall fashion. Which one of these bestie’s looks is your favorite?
Multicolored Tassel Jumper by Stella McCartney Kids from alexandalexa.com
Ava wears: Yellow Knitted Cotton Sweater, Mayoral, available at childrensalon.com Retro Short Dungarees, from Boden, http://www.boden.co.uk/ Cobalt Blue Ribbed Tights, Boden, http://www.boden.co.uk/ Original Kids Wellington Boots Yellow, Hunter, https://www.hunterboots.com/
Luna wears: Jamila Wool Cardigan, Burberry, available at childrensalon.com Girls Brown Ribbed Cotton Top, Il Gufo, available at childrensalon.com Ribbed Velvet Trapeze Skirt Rosewood, Hundred Pieces,available at smallable.com Willow Green Cable Footless Tights, Boden,http://www.boden.co.uk/ Original Kids Gloss Wellington Boots Hyper Pink, Hunter, https://www.hunterboots.com/
Luna wears: Cashmere Ribbed Hat in Foxglove, Brora, https://www.brora.co.uk/ Mariniere Jumper Green, Arket, https://www.arket.com/ Ribbed Velvet Tunic Dress Hazel, Hundred Pieces, available from smallable.com Autumn Rose Pink Footless Tights, Boden, http://www.boden.co.uk/ Navy Blue Socks from 5 Pack Pretty Sock Box, Boden, http://www.boden.co.uk/ Carnation Pink Classic Clogs, Crocs, https://www.crocs.co.uk/
Ava (right) wears: Wool Sweater Dress, Il Gufo, available at Childrensalon.com Cobalt Blue Ribbed Tights, Boden, http://www.boden.co.uk/
Luna wears: Very Cat Glasses in Red, Very French Gangsters, available at Harrods Cashmere Rib Polo neck in Foxglove, Brora, https://www.brora.co.uk/ Mellow Rose Check Midi Skirt, Bobo Choses, available at alexandalexa.com Jungle Green Ribbed Tights, Boden, http://www.boden.co.uk/ Original Kids Colour Block Wellington Boots Bright Pink, Hunter, https://www.hunterboots.com/
Ava wears: Wool Knit Sweater, £107, Il Gufo, available at Childrensalon.com
Ava wears: Green Jumper, Hello Simone, https://www.hellosimone.fr/
Luna wears: Blue Patterned Scarf, Arket, https://www.arket.com/ Red Clay Merino Squares Jumper, Bobo Choses, available at alexandalexa.com Chino Trousers Dark Green, Hundred Pieces, available at smallable.com
Ava wears: Very Select Glasses in Matt Pink, Very French Gangsters, available at Harrods Megan Organic Cotton and Wool Jumper Mustard, Stella McCartney Kids, available at Smallable.com Dusty Blue Denim Culotte Trousers, Bobo Choses, available at Smallable.com Pink Socks from 5 Pack Pretty Sock Box, Boden, http://www.boden.co.uk/
Luna wears: Duvet Wool and Mohair Jumper Chrome Green, Indee, available at Smallable.com Skinny Fit Denim Dungarees, Boden, http://www.boden.co.uk/
Ava (front) wears: Dark Green and Pistachio Big Check Cardigan, Tiny Cottons, available at AlexandAlexa.com Long Sleeve Shirt Pink, Arket, https://www.arket.com/ Denim Dress, Arket, https://www.arket.com/ Cobalt Blue Ribbed Tights, £10, Boden, http://www.boden.co.uk/ Original Kids Wellington Boots Yellow, Hunter, https://www.hunterboots.com/
Luna (left) wears: Egret Merino Moons Jumper, Bobo Choses, available at alexandalexa.com
Ava (right) wears: Asto Alpaga Wool Openwork Sweatshirt Red, Bellerose, available at smallable.com
Ava wears: Red Wool Beret, Arket, https://www.arket.com/ Cotton Popcorn Jumper Purple, Arket, https://www.arket.com/ Letitia Pleated Skirt Chrome Green, Bellerose, available at smallable.com Delphinium Blue Cable Footless Tights, Boden, http://www.boden.co.uk/
Photographer: Lol Johnson | Stylist: Grace Poulter | Hair and Make Up: Iris Moore | Models: Ava and Luna from Ray & Robin