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Babiekins Favorite Trends: Leopard Print

February 1, 2019 By Debbie Jovel, Contributor Leave a Comment

This past Fall Season, animal prints were everywhere. I love this trend and agree with Jenna Lyon’s and also believe that “leopard is a neutral” which means you can wear it with everything. I am happy to see that the Leopard Print Trend is continuing into this Spring Season in apparel, accessories, playthings and decor. If you want, you can also get creative and introduce snake, giraffe, and zebra prints into your babiekins wardrobe as well – Zootastic!

Babiekins Favorite Trends For Kids: Statement Headwear

September 24, 2018 By Debbie Jovel, Contributor Leave a Comment

Knit balaclavas and mask hats were on the catwalks of several fashion designers for fall/winter 2018 and it is no surprise that many children’s wear designers also designed Statement Headwear for kids this fall/winter season. I love Statement Headwear because it is the easiest way for babiekins to keep warm while expressing their personalities even on the coldest of days. Some Statement Headwear is more wearable than others, but I love all Statement Headwear and while I was on the search for a knit balaclava for myself and a mask hat for my babiekin I rounded-up some of my favorite kids Statement Hats to share with you.

Sleepykins // Birthday Bunk Beds

August 2, 2018 By Rachel Fox Kipphut, Contributor Leave a Comment

“Happy Happy B I R T H D A Y Eva Dear. Happy days will come to you all year. If I had a wish , that wish would be …. A very Happy Birthday to you from me!”

#ExtracuteEva just turned S I X ! What is this girl all about? Bunk beds, dolls , books , her very special chalkboard wallpaper, traveling and Hello Kitty. This cutie has more than an extra chromosome, she has spunk + MOXIE ! We decided to create a room for Eva that plays to her strengths, her talents, fosters creativity and is filled with all of her favorite things. Last winter, Eva was hospitalized for a few weeks with Pneumonia. At the time, Eva was sharing a room with her little sister Elsie. It wasn’t until the two were separated (during this time) that we noticed a huge personality difference in the girls. Eva, being alone with one of us at the hospital became a little more confident, overly funny and goofy! A side to her we had never seen before. Elsie became more independent around the house, and didn’t go out of her way to get attention. Now don’t get me wrong, these two are very close as sisters, at times inseparable. It became clear that Eva ( being the older sister) needed her own space and her own room. That’s when we started planning moving Ethan out of his nursery and moving him in with Elsie, giving Eva her own room.

It took a little over a year to get Eva’s room just right. She had been in a larger toddler bed and with her growing legs, it became necessary that we look into bigger beds for Eva. This past Christmas, we visited Grandma + Grandpa in South Carolina. They had set up some old Bunk Beds in the spare room for the kids to sleep on. We were certain that Elsie would be the first one to the top, but she wanted nothing to do with the bunk beds. To our surprise, Eva climbed right on up and slept on the top bunk the whole vacation and then took it over again for Easter break. She loved being up there, and her confidence shined as she knew her usually adventurous little sister didn’t want to climb up. We decided, Birthday Bunk Beds for Eva! We not only found a new-in-the-box pink bunk bed set on Facebook Marketplace ( for under $100 ! ), but a similar mini bunk bed set for her dolls ( also found on Facebook Marketplace). These bunk beds would be the perfect birthday gift for Eva’s 6th birthday, and the final touches on her new big girl room. A special room for a very unique little girl.

Photography + Styling || @0utsidetheboxfox

Room Details*

Handmade Clothing Rack || @Kmdesign_co

Removable Chalkboard Wallpaper + Wallpaper inside Doll House || @livetteswallpaper

Floral Play Mat || @byalex_playmats

Saffi Washable Rug by #lorenacanals + yellow Cloud Pillow || @lorenacanalsrugs

Dollhouse + Swing || https://www.ikea.com/

Wooden Peg Dolls || @goosegreaseshop

Book Bag + Memory Game || @petitcollage

Pink Dress + Knee Highs + Dresses on Rack || @ittikid

Mini Toy Bag || @swoopbags

Misc. Books + Dolls +Tin || @shopbitte

SIX Balloon + Birthday Pins || @hiphippartygoods

Fashionkins // At The Car Wash

June 27, 2018 By Rachel Fox Kipphut, Contributor Leave a Comment

When the C A R W A S H shuts down for the day , these G I R L S come out to P L A Y …………..

……….. A T T H E C A R W A S H (Car wash) Ooh ooh ooh !

Photography + Styling by / Rachel Fox @0utsidetheboxfox

Fashionkins // Rainbow Connection

May 2, 2018 By Rachel Fox Kipphut, Contributor Leave a Comment

“Who said that every wish
Would be heard and answered
When wished on the morning star
Somebody thought of that
And someone believed it
And look what it’s done so far

What’s so amazing
That keeps us stargazing
And what do we think we might see

Someday we’ll find it
The rainbow connection
The lovers, the dreamers, and me !” – Rainbow Connection

DRESS || Pleiades-Designs

SOCKS || Pride Socks

Photography + Styling || @0utsidetheboxfox

Fashionkins // Whirlwind Adventure Bags + Giveaway

April 12, 2018 By Rachel Fox Kipphut, Contributor 17 Comments

Say H E L L O to your new ADVENTURE BAG …….

WHIRLWIND is a brand dedicated to parents who enjoy everyday adventuring with family and we LOVE that here at Babiekins! Whirlwind bags are simplified yet elevated and made with high-quality materials. With a mindful approach to style yet not over-designed, they are meant to go beyond the “diaper stage” and adapt to a family’s needs. These bags also help families find a renewed sense of adventure with a family growing with children never slowing down.
Photographer and Mom Demi-Brook Kerr ( @demibrooke ) uses her bag for her two kids and photography gear. She and her family are currently living in an airstream and are traveling the country ( photo credit :@demibrooke )! Any family can enjoy the multiple benefits and uses for this bag on a day to day basis, and we think that’s fabulous! That’s why WHIRLWIND + Babiekins Magazine Have teamed up to bring you an amazing #giveaway! For more info on how you can win your very own stylish Whirlwind bag, scroll to the bottom of the page.

All our Babiekins viewers can also use CODE : babiekins for 10% off your order on shopwhirlwind.com .

GOOD LUCK FRIENDS , and happy ADVENTURING!

To WIN your very own WHIRLWIND bag , enter by posting a comment below. How would you use your Whirlwind bag?

You can also enter by visiting the Babiekins Instagram feed on 4/13 at 3pm est !

Fashionkins // Windswept

March 15, 2018 By Melanee Kate Leave a Comment

I have been loving shooting siblings, to encapsulate this one day in their world while bringing in a little magic with the light and styling. I’m interested in capturing their individual spirits, their connection to each other, the way their stories intertwine, and the moments in between. This is my third sisters shoot, with the same creative team, and they are always joy filled days.