If you are like me, you freeze your arse off at the park more often than not. The other day while trolling the aisles of Target (all alone, it was bliss), I spied this Merona reversible puffer vest. It’s listed on the site at $15.00, but I got it for $7.50!! I was so stoked! I’ve worn it pretty much around the clock since I got it. It’s all polyester, so it’s not too hot and not too puffy - otherwise you’d end up looking liked a rather charred marshmallow. I also like that it’s not just boring black. Reversible fun! The other side is red plaid; how very trendy. It even has pockets on each side. Love it.
Great gift for a park comrade, or of course, yourself.
I finally got around to buying my new Lesley Evers dresses. They are even prettier in person than online. I got the Kelsey and the Audrey. Nicely made, beautiful fabrics, designed and made in the USA. Love ‘em.
The Kelsey can be worn with a belt, over jeans, whatever. I am already planning outings just so I can wear it. I think I’ll have to wait until Spring to bust out the Audrey, so for now I’ll just have to wave at it in my closet. I think they are the first new dresses I’ve had in over two years. Yippee!
Paul Frank finally has a kids and baby line at Target. It’s about time. Add that in with the super cute Dwell Newborn line and Target has thrown its hat in the ring for super hip baby clothes on the (relatively) cheap. It’s too bad they added the Dwell line right as Baby G grew out of it. Typical!
This cute red tee is only $7.99. Not bad for Mr. Frank!
I could spend days on etsy, trolling about for fabulous finds. How cute my boy would look in this little monster onesie. sam & sara create embellished t-shirts and other clothing items for those with unique taste.
Must put computer down.
No, I’m not talking about the one in Yosemite, CA. I’m talking about this lovely necklace I spied over on Etsy today. Lemonade Handmade has some beautiful stuff!
I contacted the seller today and lookee here! We get a deal! Lemonade is offering 10% off the purchase price of the half dome necklace from now until the end of July. Just type the code “HALF DOME” into the message to sellers box at checkout and they will send you a refund for 10%.
Thanks, Lemonade! Momma loves jewelry!
I’ve always been a huge fan of Dickies pants. Love them. But backpacks? Who knew? I spied a super cute backpack at Sy’s school the other day and was surprised to see that it was a Dickies mini backpack. Apparently they have this whole eighties line. Where have I been? They are like, totally awesome. Sy would for sure love for the purple heart number. Wouldn’t you?
Not bad for $17.00.
I love this line from Colette Kids. I think the caterpillar is my favorite.
Enter Spring 15 at checkout for 15% off. Valid until 5/1/09.
We were at the park the other day and I saw a little girl in the cutest dang dress. It was a cold day, so it was a layered look, but holy cow - it was a cute dress! I asked her mom where she got it and she said her mom had won it at a school auction (of course). She checked the label for me and I made the acquaintance of Mathilda Jane.
Their Spring trunk shows have begun, you can check to see if your state has a Trunk Keeper here. If you have a little boy, don’t despair, they have a sweet Mighty Acorn line just for him.
See Kai Run is having a big sale. I am quite pleased that they’ve expanded their line all the way to eight years old. Such great style, it makes sense to share the love with the cool grade schoolers, too.
This sale makes me wish for two things:
1) We were independently wealthy so that I could afford more than one pair of SKR shoes.
2) Sy would wear Anything other than her @#$%^@$^ Crocs.
Thanks for the tip, Ash!
Did you know that babystyle has filed for chapter 11? No more online orders, but if you live near any of their remaining stores, they are having massive sales. Bummer, some of my favorite baby clothes items were from there. Such great quality!
I adore Etsy. It’s stunning how many beautiful, individualistic creations you can find in one website. Check out these kicky wide leg pants created by Golly Lolly. Ooh, Sy would look so darn cute in these!
Holiday shopping is downright dangerous for me! Must put the computer down.
I got the cutest damn purse in the mail the other day from Jubily Boy (is that the best name or what?) of AMIES (that’s French for friends, yo). AMIES is a new product line of stationery, fashion and gift accessories that inspire girls’ youth, innocence and imagination all without the adult edge, like Bratz and Barbie.
As a mother of two girls (ages 4 yrs old and 1.5 yrs old), Jubily founded AMIES upon noticing a dire lack of age-appropriate merchandise available in the retail market for girls of all ages that reflect who they really are—young! She says, “AMIES collection is inspired by the friendship and fun many girls first share with their pets, and especially, with the most beloved pet in the world—their dog. The AMIES dog characters are sweet, silly, loyal and mischievous with a one-of-a-kind disposition and unique personality that mirror their young owners and inspire them to love themselves for who they are, and encourage them to do what they love most: be young, have fun and make friends.”
The website features all the dogs in the line and a little bit about them as well as downloadable posters and coloring pages.
OK, so let’s get on to that damn cute purse.
Sy is completely obsessed with headbands right now. Thank goodness for the dollar spot at Target. I can just imagine how posh she’d look in this awesome rickrack headband by Holly Stewart of Jane Edward.
She also makes sweet rick rack burp cloths, groovy key fobs, and belts for girls too. Stocking stuffers!
Admit it. You loved nkotb. Who didn’t want to hang tough with Jordan or Danny? Anyway, Roger sent me this link so that even Baby G can represent. Not.
We are very lucky to be the recipients of at least four different sets of hand-me-downs in the Super Cute Boy Baby Clothing department. Baby G has about 50 options each morning as Sy and I pick out his outfit. Lucky for Sy (she loves to do the selecting), G is a spitter-upper of epic proportions, so we change his clothes a LOT during the day. One of my favorite hand-me-down bibs is from babysoy, a company I’d never heard of before G’s arrival. It’s the softest damn piece of clothing I’ve ever felt. I try to keep it on him as long as possible (about two hours, given his spittyuppiness) because I love to feel it against my skin. I did some reading and found out that the entire line over at babysoy is made from soybean fiber. How cool is that? Eco-friendly, sustainable and soft as hell.
Dunno what soybean fiber is? Neither did I. Soybean protein fiber is a sustainable and botanical textile fiber made from renewable and biodegradable natural resources - the leftover soybean pulp from tofu and soy milk production. Its 16 amino acids are healthy and nutritional for our skin. It is a green textile fiber that possesses the superiorities of many natural and synthesized fibers.
And like all totally bitchin companies out there, it was started by a MOM who wanted to do her daughter right in this world.
