droolicious : apparel

Summer Party Dress By Pippers America

Lisa Estall — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:59:00 GMT

My little girl is going to look adorable in this party dress. Although an older child is modeling it in the picture, the sizes available on the Pippers America web site are 6 and 12 months. There are four summery prints: posey, blue henna, pink henna, and cecile.

The company's clothes are designed for babies, girls, boys and adults. Everything is made in America which is a plus and stays true to their name.

Two Blue Cars: Cool T-shirts for Boys and Non-Girly-Girls

Erin Behan — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:56:00 GMT

I don't have to tell anyone with boys out there about the apalling lack of choice when it comes to dressing the male gender (I'm still getting over it myself). You'd think, at least, that the cool heavy machinery and robot-inspired wear would be easy to find, not so. That's what inspired the team of mom and dad artists to create Two Blue Cars. Based in Brooklyn, Two Blue Cars screenprints their original designs are on soft American Apparel onesies and T-shirts. The designs themselves range from heavy machinery like tractors to the lunar commander and module of the 60s and 70s (longsleeved, $20) and almost all have a nod to the vintage--there's the aforementioned lunar commander, plus an SX-70 Land Camera (longsleeved, $20) , a boom box (longsleeved, $20) and a casette tape (shortsleeved, $20). There's also a few fab robot shirts, including robot boy with his dog (below, lonsleeved, $20). What I like about their designs is that instead of big blocky printing, they resemble fine line drawings with lots of intricate detail. The printing quality is top-notch, and, as the company is a new one, your kid will be sporting some pretty cool duds, first. Find more designs at Two Blue Cars.

Cool Boys PJs for $5.99

Erin Behan — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:35:00 GMT

It's easy to get wrapped up in all of the designer baby sites where pajama prices inch towards $30, but you're tempted to buy anyway because of the cute graphics. This adorable boy's space explorer footed PJ set is just $5.99 at Target, and as a proud owner of one of these babies myself, I can say that the graphics are definitely worth the "splurge."

Big Deal: $5 Tees At Threadless' Annual Holiday Sale

Aaron Burgess — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Sure, you may not be thinking short sleeves as we head into the frigid months, but the loads of $5 tees (including the "It's Just a Summer Job" design shown here) at Threadless Kids' annual holiday sale ought to give you a good reason to stock up now for spring.

Threadless also has kids' hoodies starting at $25, and depending on how much you order (for instance, spend $100 and get $15 off), you could walk away with a pretty sweet discount no matter what your preferred apparel.

Big Deal: 10-30% Off Kate Quinn Organics

Erin Behan — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:50:00 GMT

Remember that cute Kate Quinn bunting that I loved that a user said looked a bit like a baby Christmas costume (I'll give 'em that)? It's now on sale, along with other winter favorites at Kate Quinn. Originally $62, the organic sherpa baby bunting is now $55.80. You've gotta click around the site for the deals, but other good ones are the sweater pants, originally $52, now $36, and this sweater vest, originally$52, now $36.40.

Big Deal: Special Sale at Kumquat

Erin Behan — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:40:00 GMT

Kumquat wants to let Droolicious readers in on a special sale at its website. So, from now until the end of the month, get 25 percent off anything and everything when you enter the code "babble." My pick for babies is the above kittensuit, already reduced to $22.10, with code just $16.57.

Big Deal: Tutu Skirt Sale at Crew Cuts

Erin Behan — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:05:00 GMT

Judging by the amount of girls I see walking the streets in very un-fall-like tutus, I'd say the tutu is a year-round popular item, which is why you and your tutu-loving children should run to the Crewcuts sale on tutus, which includes blue, gold, pink, black and red pixie ballet skirts for just $29.50 (regularly $45). You get layers of tulle and an A-line shape. And it's just festive enough to help create a holiday ensemble that everyone will love.

Every Baby Needs a Bamboo Sweater

elizabeth leach — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Bamboo is the new hot material for baby clothes and blankets for many reasons. Softer than cotton and extra gentle for sensitive skin, Bamboo also keeps baby warm and dry thanks to it's natural wicking ability. The above bamboo hoodie by Kicky Pants feels like silk and looks super sweet. And get 10% off (code after the jump)...

If you live in a warm climate (I'm jealous) bamboo keeps baby 2-3 degrees cooler in hot weather. Find the Bamboo Knit Sweater at What Every Baby Needs for $50. Available in pink, blue, natural and chocolate. Sizes for 3-24 months.

To complete the outfit, try Boot-Cut Leggings by Sam's Friend. Made in Peru from cotton with a touch of spandex, these leggings are a great staple. Available in brown, lime, hot pink, light pink, winter white, black and purple and in sizes 12- 4T. Find them at What Every Baby Needs for $26 each.

Use code bab10 for 10% off everything at What Every Baby Needs.

Overalls in the Holiday Spirit

Erin Behan — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:55:00 GMT

Looking for a way to make the little man look holiday appropriate without buying him that tacky sweater? These cotton/wool blend overalls, lined on the inside with cotton lawn, are $58 at Pottery Barn Kids. Sure it's pricey, but those holiday card photos last forever. Tack on $6.50 more for it to be initialed.

Etsy: Thanksgiving T-Shirt That's Not Lame

Erin Behan — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:25:00 GMT

Normally I find holiday-themed apparel not appealing. I've never been, nor ever will be, the kind of person who wears a Christmas sweater, a Halloween pin or Easter Bunny socks (nor will I put my kids in any of it). That said, there are ways to dress tastefully for the holidays, and I think this T-shirt is it for Thanksgiving-themed kidswear. Find it at Etsy's marlinsmom shop for $19.

Stop Wars: The Tee

Erin Behan — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:22:00 GMT

Given the popularity of my Star Wars election post, I thought Droolicious readers might equally appreciate this riff on Star Wars, the Stop Wars T-shirt from Clothing of the American Mind. As befits a T-shirt worn to stop wars, a portion of the proceeds go to stop wars and is made in a sweatshop-free environment, printed with soy ink in a solar powered facility on 100 percent organic cotton. Available in 2T, 2T and 6T at Nimli for $32.

Adorable Organic Baby Bunting

Erin Behan — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:45:00 GMT

Kate Quinn makes some truly lovely clothes, so it's no surprise that her baby bunting (organic as is all of her stuff) would be so precious. Fitted feet, reversible handmitts, side kimono snaps and furry trim are all the desirable extras that come with a very beautiful bunting. Find the Organic Sherpa Baby Bunting on her website for just $62 in four colors including the above basil/vanilla for sizes 0-6 months and 6-12 months. I may need to go find a baby to buy this for.

NuRave Snowsuit for Junior

Erin Behan — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:19:00 GMT

Hand the owner of this snowsuit a glowstick and he's ready to party. If you don't let your little one hit up the after-hours parties, he can still be the coolest kid on the block in this lightweight, super-warm snowsuit from Hanna Andersson. The High Gear Snowsuit ($69.50) has an easy-to-use zip-up front, is made from water resistant nylon and lined with slim-fitting Thermolite Plus. Soft ribbed cuffs and reflective safety piping complete the look. Let it snow!

Cheery Fall Dresses from Pink Chicken

Erin Behan — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:57:00 GMT

I'm loving these colorful, playful dresses that show a refreshing amount of splashy color for fall/winter and have a great hemline swing. They're by Stacey Lavalie (a designer mom who turned her adult talents to her girls clothing needs) of Pink Chicken designs and you can find this Reese dress design and others at New York's Pink Olive Boutique for $74 in sizes 12 months to 4 years. And check out which celeb's baby was caught in a Pink Chicken dress.

Giesswein Fairisle Slippers

elizabeth leach — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:20:00 GMT

These adorable Giesswein of Austria slipper socks are on sale! (now $24.50) These mary jane styled, felted wool slippers have built in wool socks. Talk about a stocking stuffer! Made from high quality, durable, soft wool with slip resistent soles.

Not all sizes are available so run don't walk to Oliebollen.

Scaring up Cool Graphic Tees

Erin Behan — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:19:00 GMT

I could have picked just about any of Winter Water Factory's T-shirts to tantalize, but given the time of year, the monster T-shirt seemed most appropriate. What I love almost as much as the crisp graphics on Winter Water Factory's shirts is the simple story behind them. The design and production of the line (which extends to adult stuff and includes hand-printed fabrics) happens in Brooklyn, the prints are then made in California and sewn together in New York City's Garment District. The shirts are 100 percent organic and the inks are water-based. Get the monster tee from Winter Water Factory's website for $38.

Mama Simpson’s Hunk

alibaba — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:55:00 GMT

It’s no secret that celebrities do the vast majority of their baby shopping at Petit Tresor in LA. This does strike me as curious seeing as how gossip rags always seem to find out (almost instantly) exactly what the celebs purchased. Do the sales girls simply save copies of the receipts for The Star? Anyhow, recently soon-to-be-mom Ashlee Simpson and her rocker hubby stopped by to further fuel rumors that they’re expecting a boy by purchasing a set of Plain Mary t-shirts emblazoned with “yummy,” “hunk” and “loved.” This is similar to the gift set that Jamie Lynn Spears reportedly sent to Bristol Palin. If anyone out there knows what kind of pregnancy-safe hair dye Mrs. Wentz is using these days to keep her locks red, please comment. I love the shade on her.

Hunk t-shirt available in sizes from infant through 12 months for $28 on the PlainMary.com site.

Big Deal: Super Sale at Kumquat

Erin Behan — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:33:00 GMT

We've posted about Kumquat before, and I wanted to let Droolicious readers in on a pretty incredible sale going on through November 2. Enter the secret code and save an extra 25 percent off all of Kumquat's already heavily discounted merchandise. That means this cute dress was $37, is currently $24.05, and with the extra discount comes out to a cool $18.04.

The secret code is "candy."

Fairybread: To Eat and Wear

Erin Behan — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:24:00 GMT

They say that necessity is the mother of invention. I say that motherhood necessitates invention. The sheer number of women who enter motherhood and start a business is inspiring. One such mom (and her mom) have entered the sweater business with their company Fairybread and are producing some smashing handmade sweater-jackets. The simple but colorful sweaters ($125) come in three colors green/orange, brown/pink and red/yellow, and are sized 2, 4 and 6. And as to the name, it references an Australian kids treat of bread, butter and candy sprinkles.

Mark Ecko Star Wars Hoodies' Force Unleashed

Aaron Burgess — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:04:00 GMT

If you like the idea of Marc Ecko's Star Wars Collection but feel a little too old to be seen walking around in Marc Ecko clothing, these hoodies should be just the incentive you need to give in: As un-Ecko-like as they are totally Ecko-like, both the Real Storm Trooper Hoodie ($98, left) and Boba Fett For Real Hoodie ($98, right) somehow manage to be nerdy, cool, ironic and deadly serious all at once. Plus, what other clothing can you and the kid both wear simultaneously (they're available in sizes small through XXXL) without inspiring passers-by to roll their eyes?

Unfortunately, both hoodies are currently too popular to be available online until Nov. 30. You can check at either Macy's or an Ecko retail store to see if they're not yet sold out in your area, though. Sure, they're pricey, but when you consider how well they double as Halloween costumes, it cushions the blow a little.

Super Silly: Hat for Kids With a Humor Sensibility

Erin Behan — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:14:00 GMT

If you and your kids like amusing hats that also go great lengths (aka, to the shoulders) to keep kids warm, there's one stop on Etsy you can't miss: FunnyFinn. Most of the hats on the site resemble something between a martian and an amphibian, but in fun, bright color combinations like the one above ($24). The fleece "helmets" cover ears and neck and just might be what a hat-averse kid needs to take him into winter weather without catching a cold. The hats fit most children ages 9 months to 2 years. Happy hat hunting.

Warm & Silly: Penguin Hat on Etsy

Erin Behan — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:18:00 GMT

'Tis the season for hats, which I love as an adult and adore on children. Etsy is a grab bag of cute, weird, silly and warm hats, and I'll be featuring several over the next few weeks. Up first, is this penguin hat, handmade by Etsy's Knitting Mama. The hat is 100 percent acrylic, can be sized from newborn to adult and Knitting Mama will adjust colors at the purchaser's request. All this winter fun for just $28!

Sea Monster of a Hoodie

Erin Behan — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:30:00 GMT

We're already in hoodie season in New York (although I'm always on the lookout for good hoodies, whether it's fall or not), and I've stumbled upon this can't-live-without-it sea monster design from LuCoo ($45). The brainchild of Seattle-based mom Amy Laybourn, the LuCoo line is all about crazy characters and fun patterns. Laybourn's designs are appliqued, and the sweatshirt is 80 percent cotton, 20 percent polyester hoodie and available in black and white in sizes 6-12 month through 4T.

Hat tip: Babygadget

Tea Collection: New for Winter

Erin Behan — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:35:00 GMT

Tea Collection's line of children's clothing seems to net oohs and aahhs no matter the season, but this winter is looking especially yummy.The line is inspired by a trip to Norway and the dramatic relationship with nature the designers uncovered there. The above multicolored Ombre sweater ($75), inspired by Norway's fleeting sunsets, has to be one of my favorite additions and it comes in sizes from 6 months to 8 years.

More goodies include the Sno Flugen hoodie ($35) for girls and the Viking longsleeved T-shirt ($29) for boys.

Year-Round Munsters

Erin Behan — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:20:00 GMT

There's no reason to dress your little monster that way only for Halloween. Nope, you bad boy or bad girl can tout their monster status with this little Munsters T-shirt, featuring the Where the Wild Things are characters. The best part? The tee is on sale at Little Piggy for $16.99. The catch? It's just for sizes 2T and 8 years.