tween style

Queen: Fashion Portraits of a Stylish and Powerful Tween

January 25, 2019 By Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor Leave a Comment

Shot in Miami, Florida, this fashion portrait series captures the beauty and strength of a girl in her tween years. She wears vintage pieces and pieces from AW18/19 collections that transition smoothly into the spring season. A vintage prairie dress is a great investment for any wardrobe as it can be styled in many different ways.

Photography: Celia D. Luna | Styling: Leslie Schor | Makeup: Lucia Abuin | Model: Jennesha Adore represented by Sprout Kids Agency

Clothing & Accessories//Misha and Puff via Ladida, TAO x Reebok via Ladida, Vintage Gunne Sax, Gucci via Childrensalon, Paade Mode via C’est Chou by Sienna, Shop Nova Moon, Popelin via Ladida, Aliette Monde , Melody Ehsani, Sonia Rykiel via Ladida

Golden Years: An Autumn Photo Story Highlighting Styles for Tweens

October 26, 2018 By Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor Leave a Comment

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

Babiekins Teen: Three Stylish Besties Talk Friendship and Playlists

September 22, 2018 By Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor Leave a Comment

Navigating the adolescent years can be quite tricky, but having a solid group of friends can make it a little easier and a lot more fun! Romana, Lulla, and Hannah are three besties that love Kpop and spending time with one another.

How long have you been besties?

Hana: Since I was 5. But I’ve known Romana since I was a small baby. Oh well, since I can remember really.

Lula: Give or take about years. Our Moms are besties too

Romana: I have been Besties with Alula since I was 7, So a pretty long time. Hannah is my younger sister, I have known her all my life and I know her better than anyone.

What are your favorite things about each other?

Hana:My favourite things about Romana is her freckless and her hair. And I love how flexible Alula is.

Lula: I love them for their great sense of humor

Romana: I love how generous and caring Lula is. I also adore her singing. Hanna is a pain in the backside 90% of the time, But she is my sister, and I love how funny and protective she is.

You girls have an entire day to yourselves, how do you spend it with each other?

Hana: We would go shopping!

Lula: Chesington or Thorpe Park, OR go shopping.

Romana: We would probably go to central london and go shopping.

What would you do if you found out one of your friends was being bullied?

Hana: I would report it and stand up for them!

Lula: Stand up to bully

Romana: I would confront them and give them a pieace of my mind.

What tracks would we find on your shared playlist?

Hana:We would listen to Kpop (Momoland, Pentagon, BTS)

Lula: Black Pink(Kpop)

Romana: Kpop or anything in the top chart obviously!

Photography: Irvan Risnandar

Cousins: A Teen Fashion Editorial Featuring Fall Styles

September 5, 2018 By Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor 3 Comments

There’s more to fall fashion for teens than ripped denim and athletic sweatshirts. In this photo story, luxe knits in greens, blues, pinks and mustards offer comfortable yet sophisticated options when paired with maxi skirts and trousers. Gold accents add the right amount of bling.

Photography: Julia Bostock | Styling: Anna Morris | Models: Sophie & Amelia at Mini Models | Hair & Makeup: Leanna Stella

Clothing//Little Remix, Des Petite Hauts, Kitsune Maison, Stella McCartney Kids, Les Coyotes De Paris, L.F. Markey

Tweenkins // Monochrome Photo Booth

July 3, 2018 By Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor Leave a Comment

When you walk into the photo booth and you match!

Photography: Les Marois | Stylist: Jenn Pocobene | HMUA: Romain Le Moellic | Models: Clémentine, Alexia, Karl

Tweenkins // Army of We

June 19, 2018 By Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor Leave a Comment

This is the Future Women’s Collective – four unique, creative, powerful young women full of determination, vision and a fierce sense of style.

Photographer: Meg Stacker – @im3ge

Stylist: Kelly B. – @kellyb_stylist

Makeup: Delina Medhin – @delinamedhin

Hair: Cassandra Normil – @hairbycassy

Clothing & Accessories// Flakiki x Kelly B, Nike, Another Man’s Treasure Vintage, Vintage Escada, Vintage YSL, Vintage Bonnie Bourer, Vintage Chanel

Featurekins // Symmetry

June 4, 2018 By Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor Leave a Comment

As we anxiously await the release of the eleventh print issue of Babiekins Magazine, here is a look at one of the editorials you will find inside the issue. This story has a minimalist vibe and was shot in the early morning hours in the Miami Design District. Featuring two tweens, the looks are sophisticated but soft.

Photography & Art Direction: Yesi Flores | Styling & Creative Direction: Leslie Schor | HMUA: Lee Ben Hanan with Agency Gerard Artists | Models: Samantha & Brookelin

Clothing & Shoes//Ladida, C’est Chou by Sienna, Mason Dixon Made, Shelly’s London, Bonpoint, Unlabel, Little Remix, Adidas, Calvin Klein, Forever 21

Tweenkins // Cross My Heart

January 8, 2018 By Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor Leave a Comment

This is a story of two girls and a sweet friendship. Innocent and pure, it’s a friendship filled with belly laughs and pinky promises. And they may be a little nerdy and goofy, too.

Luna and Victoria, how long have you been friends?

1 Year

What are the quirkiest things about each of you?

Luna about Victoria: Her outfits

Victoria about Luna: Her Personality

Victoria, what is one word that describes Luna:

Determined

Luna, what is one word that describes Victoria:

Humble

If you had to create a playlist to share, what songs/musicians would be on it?

Perfect by Ed Sheeran, Scooby Doo Papa, any song from Kendrick Lamar, Rake it Up, XO Tour LLIF3, Mans Not Hot, Bad and Boujee, Bounce Back, Say it, Me Gente, Milkshake, Look What You Made Me Do, Wannabe, Oops… I did it again, Teenage Dirtbag, Fallin, I’m like a bird, Destiny’s Child any song, Whenever, Wherever, A thousand miles, Beautiful, Complicated, Crazy in Love, Single Ladies, Who run the world girls, bring me back to life, Hey Ya, Since you been gone, If I ain’t got you, Yeah by Usher, beautiful soul, Let me Love you, Don’t Cha by the Pussycat Dolls, Micheal Jackson any song, Hollaback girl, Gold Digger, Rich Girl, Bad Day by Daniel Powter, Migraine And Holding on to you by Twenty One- Pilots, All time Low, Hips don’t lie, Chantaje, Havana, Shakira any song, Bailando por Ahí, Mala, Safari, Toxic, Corazón, La temperature.

One thing she hates but you love:

Victoria: Chocolate

Luna: Victoria’s drawings

What would you girls do if you found out your friend was being bullied?

We would both defend each other and always have each others back.

What trait do you value most in each other?

Victoria about Luna: Humor

Luna about Victoria: Bubbly