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Both Mike and I wear glasses so it's pretty likely that H&C may need them at some stage.
From a purely sartorial standpoint, I've kept my fingers crossed that they didn't need them until they are adults because I've always been underwhelmed by the optical options for kids.
But. But. I just came across a French website, Very French Gangsters, with cool frames for kids. Tres adorable, non?
In my opinion, there's nothing more important a parent can do than instill in their children a belife that they can do anything they set their mind to.
I was particularly drawn to Tiny Teru's 'I Am Able' collection for this very reason. Their collection of onesies, shirts and T-shirts reinforce just how able little children are.
The husband and wife team behind Tiny Teru are illustrators and animators who wanted to capture the wonder and endless possibilities of childhood.
I've bought one of these T-shirts as Christmas presents for Hunter & Charlotte and am sure they will be a bit hit.
The Measure has just debuted their fall collection, inspired by Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. I'm a literature nerd and studied Twelfth Night when I was younger, so completely love this connection.
The Measure's designer, Kiki Fluhr, reflects on her childhood for inspiration when designing her collections.
”I have this memory of being a little girl and wandering through the woods behind my grandparent’s house. I felt like an explorer, discovering things for the first time, climbing trees I was sure no one had climbed before. There’s something about childhood that is a daily discovering of something new..."
"..It’s this feeling I try to evoke in my clothing. New ways of pairing classic things together, new closures on a traditional dress, new asymmetry on an otherwise standard shape. Life is full of the expected, but childhood is a constant string of revelations. I hope my line is a portrayal of just those discoveries.”
Fluhr hopes her designs will be worn by girls who are are independent, strong, witty, charming, and well-dressed; just the type of girls many of us are hoping to raise.
[Image credit: Stephanie Piscitelli for Bellini Portraits]
My latest little fashion crush comes courtesy of Paul et Paula who spotted Buho at Playtime Paris.
Their collection is summer fresh, effortlessly cool and one that I would love to wear myself.
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Do you ever wish children's clothing came in your size?
Caramel Baby & Child's Autumn / Winter 11 collection is crammed full of the brand's signature soft knits, colourful prints and structured tailoring.
There's a strong seventies vibe present in their flower prints and traditional checks that can be layered with soft cardigans.
My favourites include accessories like the coral Chinchilla gloves and bright pink muskrat hat - the perfect way to brighten any cold day. The range will be available online soon.
In the meantime, visit Caramel Baby & Child now for 40% off their Spring/Summer collection.
