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Star Baby: Suri Cruise Stylish in Sunflowers by the Gap!

SunnyChanel — Fri, 29 May 2009 22:24:00 GMT

Is there something in the water? It looks like celebrities finally got the memo that we’re in the midst of a recession (See my earlier post about J Lo). Katie Holmes was spotted with daughter Suri and instead of the three-year-old in an expensive designer frock, she wore a cotton sundress from the Gap. This brown tank dress with big bright sunflowers costs a mere $24.99 (regularly $29.50). You don’t have to have a movie star income for this one. You an pick one up right here.

7 Days of Summer Dresses & Sandals - Pulitzer Power!

SunnyChanel — Sun, 24 May 2009 13:30:00 GMT

Lilly Pulitzer is pretty much the queen of summer dresses. Summer dresses that hang out in the Hamptons that is. The Laurel Embroidered Wrap Dress dress may look less ostentatious than many other Lily Pulitzer pieces, but sadly the price is pretty obnoxious. This cotton wrap dress goes for $168 directly from Lily Pulitzer here.

Stride Rite’s designers apparently harnessed their inner Pulitzer and created the Sapphire - this sparkly pastel hued metallic sandal for girls. Yup, it looks pretty but it’s also practical. This sandal has a flexible sole and cushioned insole for comfy walking and wearing. You can pick up a pair here for $40.

7 Days of Summer Dresses & Sandals – In Black & White

SunnyChanel — Sat, 23 May 2009 14:30:00 GMT

Something about stripes in the summer. It says St. Tropez circa 1965, sailing around the cape with Jackie O circa 1975 and it timeless style that also says ‘today’. This simple striped halter dress from J. Crew’s kid’s line Crewcuts is made of a soft cotton jersey. You can pick one up from Crewcuts here for $42.

To compliment the stripes, here is a textured leather sandal by Primigi (below). The Majula sandal features a rubber sole, leather floral details and an ankle strap closure. You can pick up a pair here for $65.

7 Days of Summer Dresses and Sandals - Pretty in Pink

SunnyChanel — Wed, 20 May 2009 13:30:00 GMT

Girls love pink. And for summer, they love a hot pink. Oh, and they like things that are shiny too. For your daughters who roll that way, here are some pretty in pink picks that will be perfect for them.

A stunning choice for summer sandals are these Donald J. Pliner Jrs slip-on sandals (58-Linn). These fuchsia flowered flip-flop style sandals feature shiny metallic gold insoles and gleaming hardware. And it’s not all style, the footbed is cushioned for extra comfort. The one drawback, your kid will want to wear them all through the summer to Fall and then Winter. You can pick up from Zappos here for $58.

And after you splurge on the Pliner Jr. sandals, you can get off cheap with this Glitter Print Knit Dress for just $9.99 (Regularly $12.50). Just this afternoon one of my daughter’s playmates was over, she saw the dress, held it like a princess holds a ball gown and declared “this dress is so…beautiful.” So you’re getting some good bang for your buck here. You can pick one up right here.

7 Days of Summer Dresses & Sandals - Exotic Elegance

SunnyChanel — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:30:00 GMT

Cupcakes & Pastries, who debuted their first line this season, is one of my new favorite makers of magical dresses for girls. Great textiles, lovely designs and stunning silhouettes will surely set them apart from the masses. The boho, exotic stylings of the green and blue dip dyed dress above is an example of the gorgeous work they are doing. This dress features a subtle intricate Indian inspired gold print with gold detailing at the top of the bodice and the hem. This belted cotton dress is available from Tutti Bella here for $59.95. It also comes in a pink and yellow which is reminiscent of a summer sunset or a delicious sherbet mix. Either way it’s a yummy look.

To highlight the subtle gold tones of Cupcakes and Pastries dress, a pair of gold sandals will add one more light punch of a shiny metallic hue. The Asia sandal by Rachel Shoes features a faux reptile design with several straps for a very contemporary look. The sandals are available here for $32.95.

Summer Dress in the City

Heather Kuldell — Wed, 06 May 2009 01:23:00 GMT

Ruthless & Toothless kids’ clothes usually feature tattoo-inspired art, but I’m loving the Brown Stone Dress' print of colorful leaves overlaying a brownstone-lined street. Whether in the city, ‘burbs or the beach, this 100 percent cotton dress is a comfy, cool summer piece. Available for $38 in sizes 2, 4, and 6 years.

Inspired by Mom, But All Little Girl

JeanneSager — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Who says the baby swans are always ugly ducklings? A new line of sweet little girl dresses and tops inspired by the clothing worn by mom has put grace and style back into dressing little girls.

From the French for swan, Saurette is Lisa Kanouse's answer to mothers who are looking for less cartoon characters, more classic design.

"I think modern parents want their children to look as good as they do. By offering little girls an opportunity to dress more like mom, it offers a fresh approach to dressing little girls," Kanouse says.

She does it with swinging sundresses, like the Cabbage Floral Applique (above), a sleeveless summer wardrobe staple that leaves them free to run with the wind at their legs but dresses up for a summertime wedding. The Cabbage Floral's empire waist adds a grown-up twist, but the long flowing skirt is all little girl.

Get the dress in pink or in gray at Saurette for $99.

Check Out What's Blooming at Spike and Annie!

JeanneSager — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:01:00 GMT

With little girl's dresses, sometimes the simpler, the better. And the new line growing at Spike and Annie is sunshine and light.

Their Summer Garden Dress is dotted with delicate embroidered flowers, its only other embellishments little plaid leaves sewed onto the stems. This sweet dress of barely there cotton will be light on their skin on hot days.

Better still, their shoulderless shifts have a roomy cut so they earn second life as a simple top for her after she's sprouted up out of the dress size. And what parent wouldn't get behind a dress that sports the instructions "do not hand wash?" Right in the machine it goes!

In sizes 3 to 8, you can get one at Spike and Annie for $110.

Wrap It Up

Heather Kuldell — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:31:00 GMT

Gestation brings out so many worries; dressing shouldn’t be one of them. Susan Lazar’s Egg Line features simplicity and flattering shades, such as the Sweetheart Jersey Dress. Made of viscose and lycra, the dress offers comfort in a chic, faux-wrap shape. For those who may be self-conscious of their curves, the half-sleeves can hide flabby arms and the skirt drapes below the knees. Sorry, ladies, no shelter for swollen ankles, but then again, at least you're not trying to squeeze into pants. The dress is available in black, dark earth or teal for $138.

Honeydew Circle Swirl Dress

AmandaHill — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:00:00 GMT

The dress seen above is just one of many must-have dresses that I've seen for Spring. It would be perfect for Easter or any other Spring occasion. Not only are the swirls and circles appealing, the style is amazing too. It has a zipper closure and a self-bow waist.

The dress is made by Rare Editions and is available at Amazon.

Vintage A-line Sundress With Shoulder Ties

Lisa Estall — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 13:39:00 GMT

This Lucille Shoulder Tie Sundress spells summer to me. It’s A-line shape is held by the ties at the shoulders.

The dress is knee length and according to the babybeanwear site, every outfit is handmade from vintage fabrics.

Price is $68.

For Your Little Senorita

SunnyChanel — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:56:00 GMT

My daughter recently grew out of her own beloved senorita dress, the one my husband bought for $8.00 from a street vendor downtown. She adored it, misses it and if I had $62 burning in my pocket, I’d pick this Pebbles Mexican peasant dress as a replacement. This more upscale version of the one we picked up on the street features bold embroidered floral designs, is 100% cotton and comes in some stunning colors. You can pick one up here for $62, which is at least cheaper than a plane ticket to Cabo.

Pink Pattycake Bloomers (Need I Say More?)

Cathy Hale — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Made of petal-soft cambric, these floral bloomers might just be as cute as pie. Pink Pattycake Bloomers are fully equipped with rows of ruffles too. Available in sizes 6 months up to 2T at Chasing Fireflies. Although the 2T are out of stock until early March. Yours for $30.

5 Picks for the Cupcake Crazed

SunnyChanel — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:30:00 GMT

My daughter has fell in love. She has met and has become entranced with…the cupcake. This delicious kid sized desert has captured her mind, spirit and appetite. It looks like her cupcake fetish it not at all unusual, especially seeing the wide variety of cupcake encrusted goodies out there. Here are five of my top picks for those cupcake crazed kids.

Cupcake Sorting Toy (ABOVE)
Smart Snacks serves up this delicious looking Sorting Shapers Cupcakes activity game. Each cupcake opens to reveal different shapes to play with that developes those all important motor skills. You can pick one up here from Amazon for $19.95

Bubble Hem Cupcake Dress
It's pink, it's cute and it's all about the cupcakes. That's pretty much my kid's fantasy dress. This cupcake encrusted Bubble Hem frock by Haven Girl and it's available from LIttle Fashion Boutique here for $42 (regularly $49.99).

Hairclip
Etsy Seller Mazzy222 has created this adorable cupcake hair clip. Handcrafted with felt and tiny bead "spinkles".
$3.50 here

Cupcake Wall Art
Show your love for cupcakes on your wall with this adorable print from Etsy Seller rkdsig88 from Jakarta, Indonesia.
This is a 5 x 7 print of her original painting. Signed and titled.
$7 here

Handknitted Cupcake Toys

These handknit cupcakes by Yellow Label Kid are carefully crafted by talented artisans. Each cupcake is colorful, cute and totally different. You can pick up a set of four from Amazon for $31.99 here.

Big Deal: 50% Off Catimini at Small Concepts

Heather Kuldell — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:03:00 GMT

All hail sales! A lot of the kids in my family were born right after the holidays, so birthdays tend to be anticlimatic. It sucks to have your main present-receiving dates so close together, but as a present-giver, I can score some sweet deals even as I recover from holiday-spending. The folks at Small Concepts are having a big ol’ sale on winter wear, including 50% off Catimini clothes for both genders. Right now you can nab this Rouge Knit Dress for under 40 bucks, or a few other cozy-looking knit options.

Super Cute Snowbunnies Tail Dress

AmandaHill — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT

It is no secret that Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Lovers is a great clothing line. This dress, the Snowbunnies Tail Dress, is just another fabulous piece to the already awesome collection. Click behind the fold to read more about this fabulous dress.

This adorable hooded dress is available from sizes 3 months to 18 months. It would be a great and interesting piece to add to a wardrobe. There are some cases in which the all over print look is too much, but in the case, I think it's just right. Click on over to Harajuku Lovers to pick one up.

Children’s Holiday Sale on Gilt! 50% Off Designer Clothing

SunnyChanel — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:30:00 GMT

Starting tomorrow Tuesday the 16th, there will be a phenomenal sale of designer clothing at Gilt.com. Included in the sale will be clothing from Noa Lily, Helena and Harry, Hickey Freeman Boys, Il Gufo, Arc en Ciel, Eddie Pen, Lucy Sykes, Polo Ralph Lauren and Baby CZ.

An example of what is being offered up is this Noa Lily dress above which will be for sale with 50% off. Originally the Noa Lily dressed were $101-$114 and they will be for sale for $50 - $57. The sale starts tomorrow noon (EST) and will run for 48 hours.

How do you check out the sale? Well, Gilt.com is a members only website so you have to be invited by a friend. And who loves ya? Why we do! Just send an email to babbledesign@gmail.com with the subject line GILT and we’ll send you an invite to join. Yes, you’re welcome.

Big Deal: 25% Off at Three Lovelies with Special Discount Code

Erin Behan — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:05:00 GMT

I've been a fan of the home and baby goods site Three Lovelies for a while, so I was especially pleased to find out about its 25 percent off sale that extends through Sunday. All you need to do is enter the special discount code "CYBER" at checkout. If you're at a loss on how to benefit from this deal, check out the website's holiday guide. My personal favorites include this Halabaloo pink tulle party dress (was $80, $60 with discount) and this Pamela & Co ribbon tutu (was $25, $18.75 with discount).

Marimekko Dress

Erin Behan — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:37:00 GMT

And who doesn't wish their little girl this Marimekko-print dress? The Iloinen Takki Dress for girls is a smaller version of this one for women. The grey dress is 100 percent cotton and available for girls 1-2 or 2-3 years. As with the adult dress, sizes run big. Available for $79 at Auto.

On Sale: Eye Spy cashmere dress

alibaba — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:26:00 GMT

I don’t know if I fully understand why anyone ever thought making clothing for children out of cashmere was a good idea, but Eye Spy dresses sure are cute – if a little impractical. This week they’re at least a little less impractical because they’re on sale almost 50% off at Milkshop. Start your holiday shopping a little early?

Available for $112 at Milkshop.com – in sizes 9M – 5 in pink or light blue.

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.

Little Lark T-Shirts - The Owls Are Not What They Seem

Chris Ford — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:10:00 GMT

Maybe it's because I've been on a Twin Peaks kick recently, but I'm seeing owls everywhere. And the organic onesies and t-shirts from Little Lark are no exception. Not that you have to pick owls - they've got robots, horses and gnomes too.

All of the products from Little Lark are made from organic cotton, colored with non-toxic azo-free dyes and are hand screened. What this means to you is it's another cool kid-clothing option for gift giving or splurging on your little one.

Little Lark onesies, t-shrits, hoodies and play dresses, $26 to $38 from Black Wagon

Star Baby: The Return of the Suri Watch!

SunnyChanel — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:54:00 GMT

It’s been a couple weeks since I’ve had the honor of letting you, yes you, know what Miss Suri Cruise is wearing about town as she gallivants along with her superstar parents the TomKat crew. Here Suri is dressed to the nines (does she ever wear the same thing twice?) in a pink silk dress which looks very much like something from the Luli & Me line ($128 here). This company specializes in special occasion wear, like flower girl dresses, in beautiful silks and elaborate flocking. A perfect dress for a Wedneday afternoon playdate, no?

Very Fancy in Fancy Nancy

SunnyChanel — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:40:00 GMT

My daughter has hit the dress up stage. Head on. Being that she loves any garment that is frilly, sparkly, sequiny and also that she loves the Fancy Nancy series of books, my heart stopped when I saw this Fancy Nancy Dress Up Posh Party Dress at my local Target. Yes, I was there to pick up Swiffers and papertowels, but the toy section is pretty damn irresistible. My hand grabbed the violet Fancy Nancy dress like a blushing bride at the Filene’s Basement Bridal Gown sale. Sure, there were three others on the rack, but when my girl needs to dress up like Fancy Nancy, my girl needs to dress up like Fancy Nancy, I didn’t want to risk losing out on this beauty. Did the dress win her heart as it did mine? Hells yes! The girl wore it for three straight days after we brought it home. Now if she’ll only take it off so I can throw it in the wash. You can get one for your own Fancy Nancy from Target online here ($19.99)

Great Dress for a Wedding?

Erin Behan — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:31:00 GMT

A friend recently asked me to suggest dresses for her young daughters to wear to a fancy wedding. I think I've found it: the Flowers by Zoe dress at Tutti Bella ($129.95) is dressy, glam and night wedding appropriate. The short-sleeved dress is rayon and spandex with sequins radiating from the collar. Though it's sparkly, it's not over the top, and will make any little girl (sizes 4-6x) feel like the star.