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Babiekins Magazine

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Editor’s Picks // Summer Outfit Ideas for Girls from Mabo

By Gina Munsey, Senior Editor 1 Comment

Editor's Picks // Summer Outfit Ideas for Girls from Mabo Kids

[Disclosure of Material Connection: Babiekins Magazine received complimentary clothing from Mabo in exchange for this post. Babiekins personally hand-selected each of the editor’s pick products featured here, and was not required to write a positive review or feature specific items.]

Do you have a hard time finding stylish clothes for girls? I’m always on the search for outfits which aren’t too grown-up — but aren’t too frumpy and outdated, either. Even though this girl of mine has several years before she’s a teenager, she’s outgrown the sweet little outfits in the preschool section (::sob::). Already at just size 6/7/8, I’m finding that so many of the outfits in her size are have odd sayings emblazoned across the front — slogans I’m just not crazy about a second-grader wearing!

And I’m a firm believer children’s’ fashion is more than making kids into tiny adults — it’s all about real, wild, childhood.

Real childhood is full of sunshine-drenched, messy-haired, carefree magic. (Oh, to be little again.)

Editor's Picks // Summer Outfit Ideas for Girls from Mabo Kids

Editor's Picks // Summer Outfit Ideas for Girls from Mabo Kids

Editor's Picks // Summer Outfit Ideas for Girls from Mabo Kids

 

Think back to the most idyllic memory of your childhood — maybe catching tadpoles, creating a blanket fort while the thunder crashed down outside, or swinging your legs from a tree branch while lost in a Nancy Drew novel. Mabo really nails those memories with their summer lineup. These throw-back styles are

  • 100% cotton,
  • made in the USA,
  • span a classic color palette,
  • are well-made, and
  • tailored so beautifully!

Did you catch my unboxing video on Instagram stories? If you click over to the Editor’s highlight and tap through the stories there, you’ll find the whole series of unboxing videos, about eight stories in. In the videos, I show you each one of these fab garments and talk about why they made the cut for my Editor’s Picks series this summer (spoiler alert — it’s the 1940s-inspired flair and the super-soft fabric!)

My daughter and I were hanging out a coffee shop here in the Nashville suburbs earlier this week, and got so many comments about her outfit — lots of women said they wished it came in their size. (Are you in Utah? You can actually browse through Mabo women’s clothing in person at the Mabo flagship store in Salt Lake City! How cool is that? They have a selection of women’s styles online, too, for those of us who can’t make the trek to SLC.)

If you, like me, want to dress your girl in classic, age-appropriate styles — and you don’t want licensed characters, Barbie pink, or questionable tween styles — then hop over to Mabo and browse their boys, girls, and unisex summer clothing.

My top picks from Mabo this season:

01. // Fringed Saddle Shoes in Burgundy and Camel (real leather!)

02. // Puff-Sleeve Pointelle Sweater in Pistachio 

03. // Remy Sailor Pants in Storm Linen and Cotton 

04. // Organic Cotton Tank Top in Graphite

05. // James Track Shorts in Moss with Grey Binding

06. // Organic Cotton Striped Nautical Tee in Natural and Scarlet 

Here’s to creating a wild summer your kids will remember for the rest of their lives!

P.S. Her bookworm necklace was a gift from Gunner & Lux, and the sunnies were a gift from Zoobug. She’s wearing a discontinued style — but you can get similar Zoobug sunglasses here. Happy summer!

Filed Under: Editors' Lifestyle Tagged With: #babiekinsmag, editor's choice, editors pick, Girls clothes, mabo, nashville, outfit ideas, ss18 Posted By: Gina Munsey, Senior Editor

Girl Scientist Editor’s Picks

By Gina Munsey, Senior Editor Leave a Comment

Curated by Senior Editor Gina Munsey for Babiekins Magazine.

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LUVKINS :: Editor's Picks :: Top Gift Choices for a Little Scientist :: Girl Scientist from Babiekins Magazine

Yesterday over lunch, my extremely analytical kindergartner was pondering the mysteries of the human body while reading an anatomy book. She lingered over the detailed skin and hair chapter for a while, and then commented, “So, that’s a disappointment. The long hair in movies.” (Accurate.)

But the princess game is strong in our society, isn’t it? There’s nothing wrong with dressing up or fairy tales, of course, but as a parent, I can’t help try to counter the entitlement message that so often goes along with princess culture. So I really love fun gift ideas which encourage my daughter to explore, discover, and actively observe the world around her.

What do you have tucked away to surprise your little babiekins with this Christmas? Here are a few of my recommendations!

01. Hardcover Rosie Revere, Engineer book via Seed Factory Atlanta  |  02. Waterproof Bluetooth Swimmer, Jr Speaker via Polk Boom | 03. Perito Moreno Photoreal Dress via Tea Collection | 04. Yucca Blue / Shell White Fitzsimmons Kids Boots via Native Shoes | 05. Paperback How to be an Explorer of the World book via Barnes & Noble | 06. Brain Cell / Neuron Plush via Giant Microbes | 07. Yay! Pencils via Caroline Creates on Etsy | 08. Nancy B’s Science Club Microscope & Activity Journal via Amazon

[Aveline is wearing kids’ accessory glasses from Target, hat from H&M and faux-fur puffer jacket from Ruum.]

Filed Under: Editors' Lifestyle Tagged With: #babiekinsmag, babiekins gift guide 2015, babiekins mag, christmas gift ideas, editor's choice, editors picks, giant microbes, gift guides, gifts for boys, gifts for girls, girl scientist, ideas for book gifts, kids hiking boots, kids' speakers, luvkins, mighty girl, Native shoes, polk boom, rosie revere engineer, schoolkins, science gift ideas, science gifts for kids, science plush, sea punk kids, seed factory, swimmer jr speaker, Tea Collection, waterproof speakers Posted By: Gina Munsey, Senior Editor

Modern Clara Editor’s Picks

By Liz Jacob, Copy Editor Leave a Comment

The modern Clara is quietly swept away into a magical land filled with tiny toy soldiers, scampering mice, powerful kings and dancers from exotic lands. The Land of Sweets emerged into the evening and became a reality she hoped would last forever. This modern Clara traded in her nightgown and wool blanket for a tulle tutu and glistening glitter cape. She swept her hair up with pom-pom clips and tip-toed around her prince with golden angel wings. And when the clock struck midnight, The Land of Sweets slowly faded into the soft glow of the lights and modern Clara said her goodbyes as she walked off in the distance.

Babiekins Magazine | Christmas Editors pick

01. Atsuyo et Akiko Royal Tutu via Covet + Lou | 02. Daniel Wellington Watch, The Classic St. Andrews | 03. Atsuyo et Akiko Sara Unicorn Cushion via Covet + Lou | 04. Wooden Toy Camera via Twi Creative | 05. Maileg Angel Wings via Fawn Shoppe | 06. Atsuyo et Akiko Royal Cape via Covet + Lou | 07. Atsuyo et Akiko Love Tee via Covet + Lou | 08. Atsuyo et Akiko PomPom Clips via Covet + Lou | 09. Little Lux Tiger Lilly Wood Necklace via Covet and Lou

Filed Under: Editors' Lifestyle Tagged With: #babiekinsmag, atsuyo et akiko, Babiekins, Babiekins Magazine, Covet + Lou, Daniel Wellington, editor's choice, Fashion, fashion kids, fawn shoppe, holiday round-up, kids fashion magazine, kids trends, Maileg Posted By: Liz Jacob, Copy Editor

AKID Shoes Editor’s Picks

By Gina Munsey, Senior Editor Leave a Comment

We have just three (very excited) words about this: see-through shoes!

Babiekins's Editors Favorite Picks from AKID Shoes

AKID EDITOR’S PICKS // 01. Liv Electric Blue Cowhide | 02. Liv Rose Gold | 03. Atticus Clear

Filed Under: Editors' Lifestyle Tagged With: #babiekinsmag, AKID, AKIDbrand, Babiekins, Babiekins Magazine, cowhide, editor's choice, editors picks, Fashion, fashion kids, holiday gift, holiday gift guide, kids fashion magazine, kids trends, loafers, luvkins, metallic, shoes, slip-ons, suede Posted By: Gina Munsey, Senior Editor


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