Thursday, July 26, 2007

See Kai Run: New Fall Styles Out Now

I've already confessed to my shoe obsession, so imagine my delight to receive an announcement of the new fall styles out from See Kai Run.

The shoes from this family-run Seattle company are designed for pre and early walkers. The buttery soft leather and flexible sole are perfect for tender baby feet.

The collection by See Kai Run are not for wall-flowers. The styles are full of fresh style and bright colors that are sure to get noticed. You will definitely get asked where you found those cute shoes during your autumn excursions. Whether its bright red Mary Janes, adorable pink leather boots, or chocolate and mustard stripe trainers, you're sure to find
something to love in their fall collection.

A celebrity mom favorite brand -- shoes by See Kai Run have been spotted out on Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's daughter Zahara and Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise's daughter Suri.

Check out their complete collection online at See Kai Run.

See Kai Run recently teamed up with Soles4Souls, an international charity dedicated to providing free footwear to disadvantaged people around the world, to distribute over 10,000 pairs of See Kai Run shoes to people in need.

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Daily Tea: Mix and Match Knitwear for Daily Play

Knitwear is the staple of most baby's wardrobe. Knits are comfy enough for everyday wear, yet durable enough for everyday play.

The new mix and match collection by Tea Collection aptly called "Daily Tea" makes picking out your child's daily duds child's play.

The entire collection is designed by the everyday play of real kids. Created to be crawled in, toddled in, and rough-and-tumbled in.

Each of the mix-and-match selections is created of 100% cotton knits in stylish prints and patterns. The quality of Tea Collection is amazing and the color palette will meet your grown up tastes. The pieces are designed to be mixed-and-matched so your little one can have a full wardrobe in a handful of gorgeous pieces.

Tea Collection happens to be one of my absolute favorites. The Daily Tea collection goes a step beyond the traditional pants and tees to include Kimono inspired wrap shirts and pull-on dresses. The style of the line is in the details which is full of subtly placed accents, gathers, pockets, and more to make Daily Tea the ideal comfy wardrobe for stylish tots.

Available in sizes from 6 - 5T. (Note to the designers from a mom of "off-the-charts" boys - thanks so much for making cute baby clothes in sizes bigger than 24 months!!)

Available online at Tea Collection and at fine retailers everywhere.

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

See Jane Work: Doororganizers to Keep Everything Right Where You Need It


I start every morning out with a mad search for my car keys. It doesn't matter where I put them the night before by the time I get up in the morning they have myseriously disappeared.

The Doorganizer from See Jane Work is just the ticket. Just put everything right on the door the night before with your keys, checkbook, and to-do list to save yourself a few precious minutes in the morning.

Made from sturdy canvas and available in black, pink, red, and camel.

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Patricia Ann Designs: Fun and Funky Harlee Collection


Actress Kristy Swanson and Lloyd Eisler were spotted out enjoying a stroll with their son Magnus Hart Swanson Eisler. Casually draped over the stroller is the stylish "Harlee" Stroller Blanket by Patricia Ann Designs.


The Harlee collection features a funky motor cycle design.


The blanket was given to the couple following Magnus' February arrival along with coordinating Patricia Ann Designs’ Burp Cloths and Travel Silkie through BopStarBaby.


Pick up your own Harlee blanket at http://www.patriciaanndesigns.com/
Check out our review of Patricia Ann Designs at The Stylish Child!

Monday, July 16, 2007

Kidsonroof Mobile Home Playhouse

I have a budding artist on my hands. One of the boys is truly obsessed with all things related to building and artwork. I've been able to keep most of his artwork confined to proper surfaces and keep stocked up on various papers, paints, markers, and crayons to keep his creative spirits entertained.

He has made a few unfortunate decisions on the table and designed a complete mural on a wall while I was taking a shower. He also may have drawn several similar murals on his father's back while dad was sleeping, but I really don't consider that an error on little B's part.

I was shopping around to find some new creative outlits for his delighted to find the Kidsonroof Play House. The kid-friendly houses are perfect for little guys to build, color, and customize as much as their imaginations allow. Constructed out of 100 percent recycled and biodegradable they are perfect for budding environmentalists too!

Just set your child up with the play house, crayons, colored pencils, and markers for an afternoon of fun. A trip to the craft store for extras like felt, fur, fabric, and they can make their house into their very own work of art.

Available online at modernmini.com.

Kaiya Eve Pettiskirts: Whimsical Play Inspired Petticoats

The best part of childhood is the ability to live in a world of whimsy and dreams. Anything you want to be in life seems attainable. If you want to be a princess, all you need is a pretty dress and a crown made out of tin foil. If it's a superhero you desire, a towel tied around your shoulders brings its own superpowers.

Sometimes a really special dress up outfit is in order. The pettiskirts by Kaiya Eve Couture embrace the spirit of whimsical childhood and make-believe. Whether your daughter wants to be a ballerina or a princess, these pettiskirts are sure to fit the bill.

Kaiya Eve pettiskirts are each one-of-a kind based on vintage designs. The designs evoke a spirit of yesteryear and sunny afternoons spent playing in the sunshine. The pettiskirts are available in a variety of colors including rainbow, red, leopard, pink, white, turquoise, and black.

They are even machine washable making them ideal for play and wear throughout the year. The only challenge will be in getting your little girl to take off her pettiskirt come laundry day.

Kaiya Eve has gathered a broad celebrity mom following with Faith Hill, Molly Shannon, Adam Sandler, Debi Mazer, and Britney Spears all stocking up on the adorable pettiskirts. Dakota Fanning even wore one to the Teen Choice Awards.

Available online at kaiyaeve.com and at specialty retailers across the country.

Sunday, July 15, 2007

TINte Cosmetics:Vintage Inspired Moisturizing Lip Color


I remember the first time I forrayed into "real" makeup. By real, I mean something a little stronger than chapstick. My first purchase was lipgloss, you remember the kind that comes in the little tins where the lid just slid off. With just a little color and a little flavor it was a big step into my teen years.

I'm not the only one who cherished those earlier times, the folks at TINte Cosmetics have built their entire line around those special memories. TINte has created a line of seven rich tones with saturated flavors and a super silky feel. Each lip cover comes with that retro inspired tin that I remember from my childhood even though the colors it holds are anything but childish.

My personal favorite is the blackberry jam! Checkout their entire line at www.tintecosmetics.com .

Josh Jakus Bags: A Combo of Art and Utility Made in Felt

Sometimes basic is just better. The Um Tote by California designer Jake Jakus are the picture of modern, simple design.

Constructed from repurposed gray wool felt with your selection of blue, gray, green, or orange self-locking zipper these bags are a fit for your summer and fall wardrobes.

Because they are made from high quality gray felt, the um tote is designed to hold its shape and unzips to a flat s-shape for easy dry-cleaning.

Available online at joshjakus.com.

Nankeen: Big Bags for Busy Moms

Mommy's need bags -- big bags, little bags, lots and lots of bags. Personally I prefer big bags.

The totes by Nankeen are my fav summer bag. Their perfectly named "Big Bag" is the ideal bag for weekend trips, shopping at the summer markets, or a day at the pool. Their roomy design is perfect for tossing over your shoulder and heading out for a busy summer day.

The fabric selections are some of the most amazing fabrics I've seen (they are cute online and dazzling in person!) The fabrics are all hand-dyed using indigo dye and a 3,000-year-old technique created by traders on China's Silk Road. Patterns include horses, spirals, and butterflies in various shades of idigo blue.

Each bag is lined, durable, and washable making them perfect for the summer!

Available online at www.nankeenstyle.com.

Order by the end of July and receive 15% off your order just enter "nankeen07" at checkout to take advantage of this great offer!

Get Green Get Hip: Hip Reusable Shopping Bags

The hottest bag of the summer season is hands-down the "I'm Not a Plastic Bag" by Anya Hindmarch. These reusable shopping bags were sold out before they were even delivered to stores.

If you weren't able to snatch up one of Anya's bags and want to find another stylish option that proclaims your dedication to the environment -- you need to check out the "Get Green Get Hip" bags available from the founder of the popular celebrity baby brand Lyla Blu.

Each Get Hip Get Green reusable shopping bag is constructed from partial recycled materials that help to eliminate the use of both paper and plastic bags. Available in two fashionable styles "Get Hip Get Green" and "Love This Planet" just carrying one of these bags to the store helps you do your part for the environment and educate your fellow shoppers.

A portion of the sale of each bag includes a donation to the children’s environmental group The Green Ambassador which helps provide high school students with experiences that foster personal growth, community service, cross-culture and global exchange, and leadership skills to tackle the most critical environmental issues facing our planet.

Another bonus of the Get Hip Get Green bags is their price! Priced at just $5 these are one of the most affordable reusable shopping bags on the market today.

Pick yours up today at http://www.gethipgetgreen.com/ or http://www.lylablu.com/

Little Twig: 25% Tangerine Bubble Bath and Baby Wash

For a limited time only, you can pick up the tangerine bubble bath and baby wash at Little Twig for 25% off regular prices.

The products by Little Twig have been developed with the advice of pediatricians and real-life parents. Each product is made with the most effective organic and botanical ingredients for pure and gentle care for your baby.

Every product is guaranteed for the highest quality for your child's bathtime.

Get Green Get Hip: Hot Reusable Shopping Bags

The hottest bag of the summer season is hands-down the "I'm Not a Plastic Bag" by Anya Hindmarch. These reusable shopping bags were sold out before they were even delivered to stores.

If you weren't able to snatch up one of Anya's bags and want to find another stylish option that proclaims your dedication to the environment -- you need to check out the "Get Green Get Hip" bags available from the founder of the popular celebrity baby brand Lyla Blu.

Each Get Hip Get Green reusable shopping bag is constructed from partial recycled materials that help to eliminate the use of both paper and plastic bags. Available in two fashionable styles "Get Hip Get Green" and "Love This Planet" just carrying one of these bags to the store helps you do your part for the environment and educate your fellow shoppers.

A portion of the sale of each bag includes a donation to the children’s environmental group The Green Ambassador which helps provide high school students with experiences that foster personal growth, community service, cross-culture and global exchange, and leadership skills to tackle the most critical environmental issues facing our planet.

Another bonus of the Get Hip Get Green bags is their price! Priced at just $5 these are one of the most affordable reusable shopping bags on the market today.

Pick yours up today at www.gethipgetgreen.com or www.lylablu.com

Get Green and Clean: A Starter Kit for Eco-Friendly Cleaning Supplies


I am such a "green" mamma. For me, it didn't start with the new green trend but instead started when I moved into my very first place and found that my allergies went crazy when I used the heavy chemical cleaners and I would have to clean with every window in the house wide open to keep from coughing. When I started looking more more natural and organic cleaneres, there was very little available on he market. Today the shelves are starting to fill up with more eco-happy options to help you clean your house. (Although I still keep an ever-ready stock of Lysol spray that I use for everyday cleanups.)

Since many of the organic products available today are even new to those of us who have been seeking out natural cleaning options, they can make your head spin as you try to figure out what you really need. The starter kit from Get Clean can help you get a good basis to build upon -- and let's you test out some of the products to decide what you'll really use vs. what you'll stick to in the more traditional cleaners.

The starter kit comes in a household box of cleaning supplies conveniently packed in a single package to minimize excess packaging. Organic and natural cleaners are either non or low-toxic to minimize the chemicals and fumes released into your environment. They make it simple and explain how the products are equivelent to the cleaning supplies currently stocking up your cabinets.

Using the the organic options helps minimize the envirnomental impact and they claim that by using just one box of Get Clean cleaning supplies has the same envirnomental impact as planting 10 trees.

If you are interested in testing out organic and natural cleaning options, I recommend testing out the product line by Get Clean to help test the waters and see how these products fit your lifestyle.

Mio Piccolo: Cozy, One-of-a Kind Blankets


When LA Live co-host and former Skating with the Stars contestant, Jillian Barbarie, welcomed daughter Ruby Raven last week, one of the uber-plush baby products waiting to welcome Ruby home was a one-of-a-kind Mio Piccolo blanket from Libellula Creations.

The super plush and Mio Picollo blankets are super cozy and custom made at order for your own precious baby treasure.

Ruby received the "Pink Fortune Flower Blanket" featuring plush fabrics in a variety of pinks, purples, and whites.

Sold exclusively at Libellula Creations.

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Saturday, July 14, 2007

Livie & Luca: Funky Footwear Designed to be Worn

I'm in love. I've fallen head over heels. My new love are the shoes at Livie & Luca.

This European inspired shoe line are just the right combination of funky style and lightweight, durable design for active feet. The shoes by Livie & Luca are not only cute,
they are truly designed to be worn and are a perfect fit for a day at the park or a summer event.

Each pair keeps children in mind and are embellished with kid-approved designs inspired by children's artwork -- elephants (my fav), butterflies, soccer balls, dots, and veggies abound. Constructed in bright, vivid colors which bold designs full of whimsical touches make toddlers and pre-schoolers to easily navigate the busy streets, backyards, and playgrounds without missing a step.

Each pair is constructed out of the softest leather with a comfy flexible, light-weight sole making them the perfect shoe for early walkers.

Livie & Luca is also doing their part to minimize their carbon footprint and each pair arrives in a reusable cloth bag instead of the standard shoe box. Another bonus - 10% of all proceeds are donated to a rotating selection of charities.

These adorable shoes are quickly becoming a favorite of celebrity moms. Angelina Jolie, Marcia Cross, Kate Winslet, Brooke Shields, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Reese Witherspoon have all fallen for the adorable footwear by Livie & Luca too!

Check out their entire collection at www.livieandluca.com today!

New Kids Trends Weekly Magazine

One of our longtime favorite sites for finding the latest and greatest products for babies, Tot Trends Weekly, has launched a brand new site for the best products for older kids.

Kids Trends Weekly made their debut last week with a special issue on products and tips for travelling with kids. Stop by and sign-up today for their weekly email on what's hot for kids right now.

Friday, July 13, 2007

Fall Arrives at C&C California

New fall fashions have arrived at C&C California!

The new fall designs include high-waisted tunics, whimiscal tanks featuring monkeys, hearts, and tie-dye. My favorite new fall piece is the "winged heart scarlet tunic"

PeaceLoveMom Tanks: Sharing the Summer Love

I love the new PeaceLoveMom tanks available at one of our favorite sites Give Simple.

The PeaceLoveMom tanks are designed for real-life mothers with the added length our post-baby bodies need and a flattering neckline that isn't too "mom".

PeaceLoveMom tanks and tees are truly a celebration of motherhood for today's moms. Each shirt is a tribute to motherhood and the pride today's moms take in their most important job. The slogans are fun without being too contrived. Whether its their "Live Love Laugh" tank or their "Happy Mom" tee you are sure to find something that fits into your fun, cool summer wardrobe.

Take advantage of their summer sale through July 16th. Get 10% off their summery tanks using the promo code SUMMERTANK at checkout.

PeaceLoveMom tanks are available now at givesimple.com

Goodnight Sale at Luna Lou

Luna Lou is closing their retail shop and passing the savings on to our readers.

Luna Lou carries 100% recycled cotton knit stroller blankets, scuffy slippers, long-sleeve tees, and more. The “silly owl” blankets and “I dream of cupcake” blankets are owned and loved by celebrity kids such as Coco Arquette and Lola Sofia, the daughter of Carnie Wilson.

While supplies last our readers can take advantage of the Luna Lou "Goodnight" sale and take $10 off all stroller blankets, clothing and scuffys.

Just use code "goodnight" at checkout through August 31, 2007 or while supplies last.

They have already sold out of several styles so shop early!

Visit the sale at http://www.lunalou.com/.

Back to Regular Programming

The last month it has been extra quiet around The Stylish Child.

I have had some issues with my health and it has taken all my energy just to keep the daily posts going at Celebrity Moms. Thankfully, the doctor has finally run the right test and gotten and answer for why I have been feeling so under the weather. Now that the medication is starting to make me feel better, its time to return to regular posting again. (It's been incredibly frustrating for me to have this backlog of posts building up and not have the energy to do anything about it.)

I am going to start forging through the backlog of products and sales so check back often as I get caught up.

Sunday, July 01, 2007

Jessica Simpson's Favorite Bag

Jessica Simpson has been photographed everywhere this summer with her favorite Blur Old Fashioned Mail Bag slung over her shoulder.

Bag divas everywhere have been searching high and low to get their hands on the stylish bag to no avail. Now finally the bag is available for pre-order for the non-celebrity set at Intuition.

This vintage inspired mail bag has been created out of the softest butter leather that has been processed in special wooden barrels and then hand polished in factories in Italy. The result is a new bag that has a definite worn-in look with the wrinkles and imperfections that typically come only with age.

You can order yours today for October delivery.

Zutano's Hot Summer Sale

Summer is definitely upon us and its time for the mid summer sales.

Zutano has announced their "Hot Summer Sale". For a limited time only, you can receive 25% off select summer merchandise. The selected merchandise if full of bright colors, flirty dresses, and whimsical tees. (Though I note that there is quite a bit more on sale for the girls than for the boys.)

Stop by Zutano.com today and stock up this summer's hottest fashions for those upcoming dog days of summer!