The Small Fry team is back, this time on the subject of play! While today’s overly-stimulated children seem to have less time or opportunities to engage in this most simple of childhood activities, Small Fry: Play encourages parents and carers to get back to basics and recognise free play as an essential part of their children’s development. Packed with useful and inspiring tips,activities and recipes, Play features photographs by Katrina Crook and recipes by Susie Cameron and friends of the Small Fry team as well as a Foreward by the multi-talented actor, singer and mother Justine Clarke who is a key presenter on ABC TV's Play School.
About the Author:
In a long and diverse career as an early childhood professional in Australia and overseas, Sue Cant has taught in schools, early childhood services and worked with children with disabilities. Sue lives in the Southern Highlands of NSW where she teaches at the TAFE Illawarra Child and Family Services Department and runs a consultancy business.
Thanks to our friends at Harper Collins Publishers we have a copy of this great book to giveaway . Email reporter@kidsfashionreview.co.nz for your chance to win this weeks book .
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We have been keeping a secret !! These are the absolute coolest Gumboots on the market.Without a doubt. Forget the stylish prints that any child would go crazy over these are FRAGRANCEDHence the name Smelly Welly. Apart from the fabulous prints they are also available in a gorgeous range of bright colours . And the fragrances dont get me started from Strawberry to Grape, blueberry to vanilla Yummy!
These smell so good you could eat them! Did i mention how completley stylish they are?
Well we have a pair of these to GiveawayThe Gorgeous New Cherubs with the Fairy Floss Fragrance (SZ 26) all you need to do is email
reporter@kidsfashionreview.co.nz and tell us the fragrance of the Pony ones the boy is wearing in the picture (we love these and think they are very reminiscent of Ralph Lauren )
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THINKING BEAN BAG? THINK BIMPI BAG!
A stylish and unique shape, changeable into three different styles for indoor & outdoor use.
Made from Sunbrella fabric, bimpi will look good for years and is a great investment.
bimpi bags are a fabulous alternative to the conventional bean bag. There is nothing like it!
Their unique shape can change into three different styles:
1. Flat: Sleep or relax.
2. One circle propped up: Back support that moulds to your body.
3. Folded into half: Extra seating or put your feet up.
Its carry handle and light weight makes bimpi bean bags easy to move around (e.g. beach, picnics, camping, boating or outdoor concerts).
Win your very own Bimpi Bag !!
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Babysoy is the 1st company in the world to create baby's newborn wardrobe using soybean protein fiber. Babysoy features modern baby layettes made from eco-friendly soybean fiber. Babysoy is conscientious and green by using renewable natural resources as the raw material for our baby wear which is the leftover pulp from tofu, soymilk and other soy products.
It all began in 2004 when first time mom, Amy, wanted to give her daughter a very special gift a new wardrobe that's made from nature while not adding extra burden to our planet. After losing a loved one to a cancer contributed by environmental hazards, Amy knew that raising her soon-to-be-born baby safely in our environment would require more than just wearing sunblock. Apart from making changes within her home and lifestyle, Amy had a bigger dream of gifting her daughter an opportunity to run freely on green grass, nap under blue skies, and one day meet a real polar bear. Amy's dream soon came to realization when life-long friend, David, came to visit the newborn and presented Amy with his discovery of an eco-friendly soy protein fiber. Amy immediately envisioned a layette line made with this environmentally friendly and silky-smooth fabric.
Together, Amy and David launched babysoy on March 1, 2006. Since then, babysoy has grown rapidly with the excitement and support of green-parents, modern boutiques, eco-celebrities and baby & mommy medias. Babysoy offers a complete line of baby layettes to help eco-conscious parents start a healthy lifestyle with their babies while feeling good about a greener planet. Babysoy is so affordable we were really surprise by the great prices on this range go and take a peak now.Babysoy is available exclusively through
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Czarque baby shoes are not mass produced, they are handcrafted in Sydney, Australia. They are cool, sophisticated designs, which means you won't be part of the crowd. They are designed for cool babies with style!! They have everything covered with their gorgeous range.
Czarque baby shoes are unique in their design. They are all Australian leather shoes ( outer, lining and sole), you can be assured they are of the highest possible quality and are safe for your precious child. Safety, as well as design are of the utmost importance to Czarque.The styles all feature soft leather soles, which are important for developing feet. They are suitable for newborn babies through to confident walking toddlers (around 18 months to 2 years). Whether you are looking for everday stylish quality baby shoes or something for a special occasion Birthday Christening Wedding we reccomend taking a look at
www.czarque.com.au Kids Fashion Review also value Czarques business practices of creating ethically produced products,Czarque beleive that all businesses should be responsible global citizens, and Czarque through manufacturing in Australia, using recycled paper and donating to charity, is making a worthy contribution.
Mum & Babe is fresh and distinctive, a collection of unique and modern designs, incredibly detailed accessories and sumptuous children's clothes.
The result of Mum & Babe's innovative approach is an intimate shop filled with gorgeous items that were selected for their beauty and character rather than for their brand. Mum & Babe is not a big department store crammed with commercial labels or a trendy baby boutique filled with all the same brands you'll find everywhere. Mum & Babe believes in the beauty of great pieces and the joy of mixing and matching. They avoid trends because they don't believe in following. In addition to their cool baby and kids' clothes, Mum & Babe carries a wide range of unique toys and gear, Their timeless essentials for mums demonstrate their commitment and dedication to all things minimalist and functional. A real source for cutting-edge kids' style, Mum & Babe has quietly established itself as something fresh and unique.
Proud Stockists of Oopsy Daisy Baby , Pink Chicken New York , Itch , Rock Your Baby , bella babe , wry babyVisit them now at
http://www.mumandbabe.com.au/ tell them we sent you.
This weeks Fabulous Book Giveaway from Harper Collins
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Sophie Dahl has been both round as a Rubens and as sylphy as a sapling, through trial, error and an episode in India which needn't be discussed in detail with anyone.She lived out the latter part of her adolescence in public, and so her puppy fat, which should have been a tender family joke, became fuel for national debate. At the time this was crippling to her, and one of the reasons she moved to another country. Flirting with every food fad from Atkins to raw food, she has had both misadventures and victories in her quest to have a sound healthy relationship with food.Now in her twenty-ninth year it is suddenly simpler: Sophie cooks and eats, and does both with gusto. It can be lonely and confusing navigating food, particularly with the standards of beauty and weight that are thrust upon us by advertisers. Sophie aims to debunk some of the horrible punishing diet myths, and replace them with compassionate common sense, anecdotal stories and a lashing of healthy recipes. This is a book that doesn't encourage guilt or monastic deprivation, but celebrates the joy in food and eating.Original, funny, quirky with a bit of whimsy, this glorious book is full of wonderful anecdotes and delicious recipes and scattered with Sophie’s own lovely Matisse-like line drawings that slope off the page.
About the Author
Sophie Dahl was born in London in 1977. She was immortalised as the orphan Sophie in the beloved children's classic, The BFG, by Roald Dahl, her grandfather. She began modelling in 1996, after being discovered by fashion maverick Isabella Blow outside a bookshop. Her first novel, Playing With The Grown-Ups was published in October 2007 following her best-selling novella, The Man With The Dancing Eyes. Dahl is a contributing editor for Men's Vogue, and her work has been published in American Vogue, The Guardian, The Telegraph Magazine and The Spectator. Dahl has recently moved back to England after an eight year sojourn in New York.
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The must have for keeping warm and trendy this winter are Dittany Baby Luxury Tights, made with love in America. These are more than just tights, they're leg art: a masterpiece for little pins and a perfect co-ordinate. They are available in a delicious array of fun & quirky prints and are made from super soft microfibre providing the utmost comfort while serving their purpose of warmth without compromising style. Sizing is from newborn to 7 yrs. For wholesale enquiries please contact Princess Ratbag Australia . New Zealand Customers Sugar Free will have in Stock soon contact them for further details
www.sugarfree.co.nz
Ouch Summer 2009
The summer ranges are beggining to hit the stores. Its hard to think about summer when you live in the South Island of New Zealand. I thought i would share a preview of summer from OUCH clothing and Polka
Polka Summer 09
Ouch is a children’s fashion and accessories brand launched by Donna Schneider in 2003. Chic and fresh Ouch’s collections are inspired by Donna’s life, travels and fashion background. OUCH’S style is adventurous and the designs are individual with a romantic retro accent from the designer’s childhood. The range is for modern kids of fashion-conscious parents, cleverly constructed with soft cottons and knitwear focusing on design and creativity as well as detail and quality. Range product from newborn -12yrs available throughout Australia and New Zealand.
“Children’s couture costumes that will change the way we all look at life!Fun, laughter, learning, imagination – it’s all part of a parents tool box to create an extra ordinary day out of the Monday to Friday rut.Dress ups create a wonderful new concept for littlies, they become who they see in the mirror, suddenly who they were becomes invisible and they behold their new identity, roaring, fluttering, pouncing, trumpeting & squeaking.Drama, role play and fascination open up new worlds as a life of excitement and delight take place, transporting their little personalities to where ever they dare to travel.We excel with Exquisite exclusive designs, Fabrics that transform a character and bring them to life,A range of sizes guaranteed to grow with you in heirloom quality. Service beyond the transaction – value beyond expectation.
http://www.mymakebelieve.com.au/
Zephire Generation is one of Australia’s most exciting fashion labels. Created by the amazing Fabio Cattafi, the designs have an unmistakeable Italian flair inspired by the rich, vibrant colours and textures of Europe. With humble beginnings in the bustling Queen Victoria street markets of Melbourne, Zephire Generation now boasts a flourishing network of retail stockists throughout Australia and more recently New Zealand.
European elegance, movie star glamour and the rich earthiness of forests in winter were the inspiration for Zephire Generation’s stunning 2009 winter collection for kids. Drawing on beautiful, layered fabrics the collection offers everything from military style jackets to fluffer dresses for girls, with the gorgeous appliqués and detail Zephire Generation is renowned for making a return this season. Colourful, quirky accessories add extra appeal. For boys a funky, edgy, cool-for-school look has emerged, again with strong layering and funky accessories. The doom and gloom of winter gives way to vibrant greens, reds and purples.
What inspires you?
Inspiration comes from many conscious and unconscious influences. Places or people that touch me in some way, vintage fabrics with unique handwork, embellished and bejewelled historical garments and construction techniques; iconic women of history, travelling and watching people; visiting art galleries; going to live theatre; music movies and dreams…. I am constantly being inspired by everything that surrounds me.
Do you start with a fabric and then design or is the other way around?
Sometimes the idea for the garment comes first and I search for the perfect fabric to make it with. Other times I find a fabric I love love love and ask myself “what can I make with this?” A good example of this is while I was in India last year I purchased a beautiful traditional Indian sari that had the most amazing wooden hand blocked print of butterflies. The technique was so gorgeous and striking (I adore butterflies) that I decided to adapt it into a print for my Trelise Cooper Kids Summer 2010 collection. Look out for the beautiful pink dress with golden butterflies.
How would you spend a perfect day?
Waking up to the sunrise at my Omaha beach house, a morning meditation burning my favourite Jo Malone candles, 20 minutes on my new Power Plate machine (love it!), breakfast with my husband Jack - fresh fruit and coffee. An afternoon reading and working on designs and then preparing a dinner party for my close friends. With the expansion of my business it’s hard to find as much time as I would like for cooking these days, but I really enjoy it!
What is your favourite childhood memory?
In the basement room of my friend’s house in our cul-de-sac, dressing up in our mothers 50s style clothes - lots of colours, sparkly high heels, jeweled garments and big skirts. So much fun!
Do you have a personal favourite piece from this seasons TCK collection?
I love the Igloo ‘On Your Toes’ hoodie made out of mismatched bright woolen fabrics with a pair of sequined ballet slippers on the back. Great for those winter play dates or throwing on after ballet class – sometimes I wish I had a little girl to dress!
Any hints as to what we may see for summer from Trelise Cooper Kids?
My Trelise Cooer Kids Summer 2010 collection is designed for girls with big dreams - Little senorita’s will love plenty of “Frida” inspired styles. There’s also lots of playful layering pieces with hot air balloons in summer skies, scottish terriers and polka dots, hippy chick paisleys and strawberry fields. Princesses will find their favourite dresses in soft summery florals, layered tuelle skirts and there is a selection of leggings to match every look in the collection.
Interview with Trelise by Kate Gorman
Based in Napier, New Zealand, Sticky Tiki Ltd produces innovative fabric vinyl wall murals and plain vinyl wall decals. Sticky Tiki Ltd was formed in 2008 by Kim Hands and Simon Lindegren.
Kim has been a fulltime professional artist for over 7 years. She brings a talent for quirky design and an enthusiasm for translating those designs onto new media formats. She is also involved with raising money for children with rare diseases in New Zealand through art.
Simon runs the technological side of Sticky Tiki to bring Kim's designs to life. He spent many years in the film and television industry and brings a long time passion for all things digital to play in this exciting business.
Kim and Simon have 3 children, 2 cats and 1 dog and run Sticky Tiki Ltd from Sticky Tiki HQ, close to the beach in beautiful Ahuriri, Napier, New Zealand.
Our aim is to produce vibrant, original wall graphics and wall decals. We plan to push the boundaries of this fast developing art form to bring you new, exciting and interesting designs regularly.
Every now and then you just come across a store that is full of the most gorgeous childrens decor items.
Miss Tati and Friends Online store is that store.
This week while browsing again i fell in love with their amazing range of custom created chandeliers . My Favourite
Lulu’s High Heels ChandelierIts Chic, charming and playful , this Chandelier would have to top any girls wish list. Each arm is adorned with hand painted high heeled shoes decorated with pink flowers and black and pink polka dots with a black and pink polka dot centrepiece. For added pizzazz we suggest you co-ordinate it with the matching white shade and pink chenille trim. Available in 5 arm (pictured) or 3 arm. You also have the option of adding bottom or full crystal for that extra bit of bling. This item is custom made for you .
www.misstatiandfriends.com.au
We began this journey because we believed that we could bring something new and unique to fashion for children and babies. If you have ever heard the saying “We do not own the Earth, we merely borrow it from our children” you will understand what Three Little Trees is all about.
With every garment there are native seeds according to the country the garments are sold in attached to each swing tag. The idea here is that children from all over the earth; while looking stylish, can plant these little seeds and watch our world grow with them. This tiny little thing that we can teach our children to do will sustain our earth for their children and grandchildren for many years to come. Educating our children on sustainability is of great importance to the ethos of Three Little Trees.
This coming winter we have collaborated with talented UK illustrator Sandra Isaksson of ISAK. Which has brought a whole new creative angle to our designs. We love the illustrations Sandra has created and hope that she stays on board for the long run!
All three of us are mums and we know what is practical and what works in the daily activities of little ones. We have gone to a great deal of effort to create sensible stylish ranges, and we hope you all enjoy them as much as we have in designing them.
Enjoy...xxx
www.threelittletrees.com.au
Green Revolt Australia Pty Ltd has recently launched Bacche, an eco-friendly baby and children's clothing label with a difference. The Bacche label is aimed at the eco-conscious parent who wants to dress their child, aged 0-6 years in bold, funky designs. Bacche is the brainchild of a group of students studying at Yale in the USA 5 years ago.
The students recognized the need to carry on the icons and traditions of their home country, India. At the same time, they chose to adopt an eco-friendly approach for their company by ensuring that all of their products are extensively tested and found to be as environmentally friendly as possible and always certified as organic.
Bacche is determined to turn the children's organic clothing market upside down by proving that tradition can meet trend and that "organic" does not have to mean "boring"! With the rising prominence of all things Bollywood in Australia, the label is already meeting with a hugely positive response from parents and retailers alike.
Aussie company Green Revolt, who is also developing it's own range of eco-friendly and bamboo baby and children's wear, and who is run by a work at home mum of 5, are excited to be appointed as the exclusive distributor of Bacche for all of Australia and New Zealand.
"As soon as we stumbled across Bacche, we knew we had found something special! Whilst the collections are made up of "basic" items such as t-shirts and rompers, particular attention has been paid to the cut and fit of the garments- so much so that they were actually designed by a couture designer in Las Vegas, USA. The innovative artwork features gorgeous, Indian inspired designs such as paisley prints, elephants and tigers, and the extra special touches such as silk hand-embroidery are really the icing on the cake. As soon as I saw the range, I couldn't wait to get my own kids into it, something about it just grabbed me! One thing led to another and here we are today, now able to distribute it through-out Australia." - Tanya Love, Director, Green Revolt.
Bacche will help Australian parents to dress their kids in an ethical, practical and eco-friendly manner with ease, and to look trendy at the same time. The label provides many unique benefits to those who choose to wear
it:
. Completely organic, and non-toxic
. Cut to perfection, with tagless care labels for absolute comfort . Environmentally friendly organic cotton and lead-free eco-dyes ensure that looking good doesn't add to the wearer's carbon footprint.
. Very reasonably priced and high quality finish to ensure that each piece lasts and lasts to ensure value for money.
. Regular seasonal collections ensure that there is always fresh designs available and that fashion trends
This is just one of the coolest things i have come across The Fairy Door from monkeytail & wellington
Not all fairies like to live in the garden. Some are metropolitan dwellers who take to suburban homes and apartment buildings. But how do they get there and where do they live? Well, if you want fairies to enter your home, you need to install a fairy door and we have just the ticket! Fairy doors can only be opened inwards using Fairy magic and if they are forced open the fairies will see this as a break and enter and will flee to safer pastures. Due to their size, fairy doors are quite delicate and are designed for ornamental purposes only. Your child can still interact with the fairy door, but the idea is to leave letters, teeth and gifts for the fairies to see what magic happens in return. In our house, we secretly placed the fairy door in a corner outside our children’s bedroom and waited until they had noticed the door themselves. Then a few days later, we sprinkled fairy dust near the entrance to the door and left them a little note from the fairies and some fairy chocolate treats. Each fairy door comes with a miniature key and a vial of fairy dust, and instructions on how to install your fairy door. Fairy doors attach to the wall with double sided tape and are removable, so if you move home your fairy can move with you! Each door is 1/12th the size of a regular human door, which is approximately 25cm high by 15cm wide. Each door that we create is unique and one of a kind. We use only child friendly paints and glues.
Essential Angel™, offers glamorous organic skin care for young girls. We provide truly divine organic products to care for the delicate skin of young girls, aged from six through to 13 years and beyond. Our range offers a simple three step process to cleanse and moisturise the facial skin. We also provide some gorgeous complimentary products for a bit of fun and glamour!
We are passionate about helping girls to establish a skin care routine. A routine, as familiar as cleaning teeth, that will benefit them throughout their lives.
At Essential Angel™, we strive to create organic products that will protect and promote healthy skin for years to come. We also aim to minimize the impact on our environment during the manufacture and use of our products.
We truly believe that every young girl is naturally beautiful and has the right to rejoice in their individuality. We are committed to educating young girls to care for their skin and promote their natural beauty.
It has been said that if your well-being is important to you, then what you put on your skin can be just as significant as what you eat or drink. Studies have found that up to 60 percent of lotions or cosmetics can permeate the skin and infiltrate the blood stream.
· Essential Angel™ ingredients are high quality, wild natural organic.
· Essential Angel™ products are 100% biodegradable so what gets washed down the sink will not harm our waterways or our natural world.
· Essential Angel™ organic products are Made in Australia.
· Essential Angel™ products are free from animal testing.
Let me introduce you to LITTLE INNOSCENTS. Little Innoscents produce a range of divine, organic skincare products for baby that are all natural and eco friendly. Our products have great success in treating and managing conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, redness and itchiness At Little Innoscents our products are healthier for your baby - there are no synthetically active ingredients, no mineral oils, no paraben preservatives, no synthetic colours or fragrances, no harsh detergents or surfactants that can be very harmful to your hair and skin. Our skincare range is formulated using only the finest natural ingredients available Developed by mum-of-two Antonette Golikidis and researched extensively, LITTLE INNOSCENTS will certainly not disappoint. We have designed our range with the modern and stylish mum in mind and the kids will love it to Products currently available are: Body Wash, Massage Oil, Massage Lotion, Nappy Rash Cream, Vapour Rub Balm and Baby Powder. Visit our website for product range and STOCKISTS
http://www.littleinnoscents.com.au/
Available at the Hippest Coolest Kids Interior store Kidscapes
the best Furniture ,bedding, interior accesories, lighting, bean bags , storage products you will find something to WOW you here. While there browsing today i found this cool product range currently out of stock but on reorder.
So email Kidscapes now to preorder these .Finally the solution to cds/notes/photos etc all over your daughter's floor! these fantastic stick up wall pockets.
35 appliques which will hold any light and flat objects such as cds postcards etc.
Wall pockets are now also available for boys in green/blue.
This is one of my Favourite online stores. It is just fabulous to find a store with so much variety and style. It really is a joy to browse as many of the items available there i have not seen elsewhere. They have some great deals on wall decals at the moment so make sure you have a good look through the store xx I am so pleased to be able to share this fab store with you.
Check out these terribly gorgeous things in time for Mothers Day
This cloth-covered and foil-stamped book will be a gift for Mum that becomes a family heirloom. Inside are questions to spark the memories of her life. Laugh with her, hear her stories, honor her. Create a treasured family keepsake. Measures approximately 15cm (l) x 10cm (h).
Dont we all need these! Keep a stiff upper lip and 'Keep Calm' - quality perspex fridge magnet is here to remind you! And love the carry bag !!
www.rudyandthedodo.com.au
Zooni was inspired by the arrival of our own children. As moms, we are passionate about protecting our little ones with fun, comfortable, and quality accessories. We work tirelessly to guarantee that our accessories are functional yet stylishly different. That’s why Zooni only produces one-of-a-kind designs using special custom-made materials. At Zooni, we are also committed to social responsibility- we abide by fair labour standards, use recycled packaging, and donate a portion of our profits to charity
Available in early August, the two newest additions to our unique hand-made collection are made of super-soft, lightweight bamboo yarn and lined with natural cotton jersey. The Dino-mite hat will have your child roaring for more, and the Sweet On You hat is one treat you can say “Yes” to every time! Our hats and mittens are guaranteed to feel as good as they look!
Celebrate childhood with Zooni! Visit us at
http://www.zooniwear.com/.
La Toriana was established in 2006 after finding it difficultgetting out finding a special and unique present for babies andchildren at birthdays and other special events, for our own familyand for family and friends. I would often see in gorgeousmagazines, beautiful items for babies and children, but with asmall child it was hard getting out and when I could our daughtercould at times make it "difficult" whilst we trudged from shop toshop trying to find the right gift. Also, being in the country ,there was limited choice and travelling to the major cities can bea chore in itself so... we set up a place where you can shop in thecomfort of your own home, anytime day or night. La Toriana issynonymous to quality. style and affordable designer labeledclothing and accessories for babies and children. We strive tosurpass your expectations in retail online shopping by continuingmarket research to provide you with latest releases and the newesttrends in the fashion and gift industry today. All this whilstensuring we bring quality products, affordable prices andexceptional service. As a mum, I have a passion for babies, kidsand families. Please feel free to contact us with feedback,comments or any suggestions
info@latoriana.com.au We aim to takethe stress out of finding a quality product by providing an arrayof fashionable and stylish designer labels.... catering for prembabies, kids and even us grown ups.
