Sleep in style

Sleep in style

Words Felicity Roberts from My Style
26 February 2010

Racing the roads or sailing the high seas; let your child’s imagination run wild with these innovative nursery themes from JoJo Maman Bébé. After 17 years in business, founder Laura Tension is certainly showing off her style. Who knew decorating could be so much fun?! With lampshades, storage boxes, cushions and blankets it’s easy to get inspired. Choose a theme or get creative by mixing and matching to suit your own taste at jojomamanbebe.co.uk/.

Maternity made easy

Words Angela Perry from My Style
25 February 2010

I am so excited about the release of iconic UK based fashion label Isabella Oliver’s Australian web store. It is now even easier for us to enjoy chic maternity wear a little closer to home. Combining fashionable styles with pregnancy-friendly fabrics, the line is sure to impress any style-savvy mum to be. This season, the brand has introduced new maternity denim and easy care maternity separates, designed to enhance and flatter your pregnant shape. Check out the entire range at isabellaoliver.com.

Flexi-bath

Words Jessie Reid from My Style
24 February 2010

If you’re like me and find yourself constantly tripping over trucks, teddies and changing tables thinking, We need a bigger place, this is a super invention that you will love! Danish designers have come up with a very clever baby bath, which not only has a sleek Scandinavian design, but also folds completely flat for storage. Keep it in a cupboard, under a bed or against a wall. It comes in a range of funky colours, has a non-slip base and is PVC and phthalates free. So it is good for the environment and safe for bub, plus there is one less thing you’re falling over in the quest to go about your daily life. Halleluiah! For $64.95 it is definitely worth saving your sanity. To check it out go to arealcoolworld.com.au.

Calming kitchen chaos

Words Tara Prangell from My Style
24 February 2010

On the first day, God created the Ipod. On the second, the Demy Baby Gadget Recipe Reader. Designed to live conterminously with chaos, this convenient touchscreen technology comes with 250 free recipes and the capacity to hold up to 2,500. That’s almost seven years worth of problem-free cooking. I especially love the ingredient substitution dictionary function, handy for those desperate days in the kitchen when you’re short that one zesty ingredient.
This gadget is sure to become the crème de la crème to your garlic lobster. Hop online at amazon.com and join other kitchen extraordinaires.

Chi-chi now

Words Felicity Roberts from My Style
23 February 2010

These magical clothes from TroizEnfants inspire a romantic reverie that I cannot help but fall in love with. You could lose yourself in the soft pastel colours and flowery prints that have been created by French fashion designer Valerie Herbert. Developed with ex top model Virginia de Gemini, these classic items for children between 0-12 years old have come to life and with a large emphasis being placed on fabric quality and detailing. They are perfect to show off on those summer days out. Go visit at littlefashiongallery.com.

Mini Marant

Words Felicity Roberts from My Style
23 February 2010

I’m so excited! Isabel Marant has launched her children’s collection online for the first time. For the last 16 years this label has helped reinvent the notion of French style and since 2004 it has gone mini. With just a glance at the new collection Bohème Chic you can see what all the fuss is about. It’s a fresh new look that features its own unique twist of comfort and style, from flowy summer dresses to casual shirts and jeans. The only question you will want to ask yourself is whether it comes in your size too! Check it out at smallable.com/.

It's great to be grand

Words Jenni Barnett from My Style
23 February 2010

It would be so cool to own these stylish furniture pieces from laylagrayce.com. I’d really like the cute kids’ nursery rhyme themed wardrobe, cot and drawers with their cracked paint effect and gorgeous water-colour images. Also have a look at the stunning gold-rimmed set of drawers and the cot and cradle. Any parent would love to decorate their child’s room with these dreamy pieces, so go to laylagrayce.com for more elegent ideas.

Disco diva

Words Jade Thompson from My Style
19 February 2010

Roy Halston Frowick, the founder of high-fashion label Halston, is back with his new collection Halston Heritage. The brand, famous for it’s timeless elegance and vintage femininity, has released its newest addition to the Halston label with a slight tweak. It’s more affordable! The range is very glam, especially their mini and maxi dresses. Think edgy, sexy and playful while invoking the disco era with a sophisticated twist. The shapes are ideal for hiding any post-baby figure faults! Take a look at halston.com.

Aussie born and bred, Paddle has a range of gorgeous swimwear for kids aged one to six. I absolutely love their Summer 2009 collection! They’re perfect for a day of fun, sun and sand. Check out paddle.net.au.

You have to check out the infant’s range of beautifully handcrafted designs by Rachel Riley. It’s perfect for this coming Winter which isn’t as far away as you might think! This UK-born designer develops her kids’ wear with vintage style. The brand reflects Riley’s own modern take on traditional English style. Have a look at rachelriley.com.

Forget the fancy trimming for a while and check out Paigelauren Baby from the US. This brand has made shopping for basic, yet high-quality baby clothing easy. Paigelauren Baby is fantastic for its functionality and simplicity. Sizes are available from newborn to two years. Check out their range at paigelaurenbaby.com.

I find it so hard to find decorative pieces that are really something special! That’s why I love these Choose your Letter pillows. These vintage-style pillows are handmade from recycled suit jackets and are perfect to personalise any space. After you’ve decided your lettering, Hilary from So Chic Gifts in Canada will make your new cushions large or small. Check them out at sochicgifts.com.

Deux Par Deux is a Quebec-based company created in 1982 by Claude Diwan and Maurice Elmaleh. Originally inspired to bring European fashion to Canada, they now send products all over the world. With handy English/French website capabilities, find out more about their spring/summer 2010 collection at deuxpardeux.com.

There is something a little bit quirky about these chairs by Hiromatsu Furniture. I love the simple yet chunky build, the bright and bold colours, and the sturdy seat for little bums. But my favourite feature is the bunny ears-style back rest. They’re designed in Japan by 80-year-old Yu Watanabe, who came out of retirement especially to make them for Hiromatsu Furniture. You might need to put the website through a URL translator, but definitely take a peek at these cool Japanese kids’ chairs and more at hiromatsu.org.

Check out Oishi-m (pronounced Oy-shee-em) it’s designed for little people of all sizes. For the fashion forward mums out there you will be pleased to know they have their own range of baby skinny leg jeans (can you believe it!) as well as garments with a splash of vintage and retro fabrics.

Victoria-based founder Fiona Willersdorf was inspired to start this business by her daughter, Mila. The name Oishi-m comes from the Japanese word Oishi, meaning “yummy” and M meaning “Mila.”

Free shipping is included for all items purchased in Australia, so head to oishi-m.com to see the range.

These gorgeous hand-crafted clothes, available for babies and toddlers from 0-24 months, exhibit individuality and creativity, providing a welcome change from many mainstream brands. Printed with magical mermaids and racing rockets, you are guaranteed to find something for your little one. UK designers Jane and Nick bring over 32 years of experience to the company and their style is bright and outgoing to match the mischievous personality of your child. With cute gift boxes available on checkout, they make the perfect gift as well. Head to cribonline.co.uk.

It’s time to get back to basics… that’s right, the cloth nappy is covering more bottoms than ever! Cutey Baby now has a new and improved version that’s hard to resist. Working mother Ada Vaughen has not only created an all-in-one cloth nappy but her adorable designs make them fun too. They are just the thing for your child to show off on those hot summer days, with a four-layer soaker helping to keep messes under control. Removable velcro closure tabs also mean no more sticky situations when it comes to washing. Having only just hit the US, two of Cutey Baby designs are already available online and are worth checking out at cuteybaby.com.

Located in Washington in the US is a small fashion label. Owned by a large family and inspired by their travels, their philosophy is to stay small and concentrate on fine quality and exquisite detail. It’s easy to see on their online gallery that each piece is timeless and unique. Stick to their “no rules” fashion concept and throw on a jacket and boots to wear their spring and summer collections in winter as well. Check out their collections at edensbouquet.com.