You can find me on the Babiekins blog today, talking about Hanbi from down under. How cute is Melina’s little pose?
P.S. Did you miss Henri’s Walk to Paris and ★Kik-kid?
Category: Little Style
DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT :: Très élégant! French Children’s Clothing from Le Carrousel
I was very excited when Marie-Laure Renier of Le Carrousel emailed me this week with a preview of her Fall/Winter children’s collection. She designs each of the classically French garments to give the impression that “the glamour and perfume of Paris raise from each piece”, and I think she achieves that very well. Très élégant!
Oh, and don’t miss this charming little video. The music is beautiful — Aveline started dancing around the living room when I played it.
The handmade collection, which includes clothing for boys, girls, and babies as well as accessories, will be available in the Le Carrousel shop soon. Thank you so much for sharing, Ml. Renier! Now I want those stripey socks and shoes in my size. ;)
Which is your favorite piece in this collection?
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Image Credits:
Video, and first two photos: Audrey Ricoul
Remaining images: Claude Blaser
DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT :: Flannery O’kafka’s “This is Glasgow” Collection for Toto Knits
One of my favorite things about working with the Babiekins Magazine team is the wonderful people I’ve had the privilege to meet (well, virtually meet. The world is a huge place, but t’internets helps make it a whole lot smaller).
One of these talented artists is Glasgow photographer Flannery O’kafka — and let me tell you, if you aren’t already following her work, it’s time you did. She works magic with her camera and happens to also have incredibly photogenic children. (I tried, but couldn’t pick favorites from her blog or portfolio, so you’ll just have to go look yourself.)
Recently, she teamed up with Kenya-based Toto Knits and designed some beautiful knitwear. The collection, aptly named “This is Glasgow“, is inspired by “the industrial palette of the early 1900s: black, grey, charcoal, off-white, and a bit of teal to reflect the water.” It’s a perfect palette, if you ask me.
Now doesn’t her son Hugo make you think of an incredibly well-dressed Oliver Twist? And don’t you think Betsey Trotwood might have dressed young Copperfield in something like Toto Knits?
All images by Flannery O’kafka for Toto Knits.
Flannery O’kafka Blog | Portfolio | Facebook
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LITTLE STYLE :: Watching Ants…and Making Harem/Genie Pants
The other night, Aveline’s energy was just too much for the four walls of the house to contain. So we went for a walk at sunset.
She watched ants. 
She poked them. 
And then she danced home at her papa’s side.
(P.S. Her harem/genie/HAMMERTIME! pants that I was tweeting about last week are a modification of this pattern from Pretty Bobbins. I added several inches to the legs to make them full-length pants, and extended the pattern all around to increase the size.)
WRITING & WORDS :: I’m back from vacation with a story in the Summer Issue of Babiekins Magazine, and more!
In case you couldn’t tell from the photo, Aveline and I are back in Florida. We enjoyed a few glorious weeks in the California sunshine with our incredible family. I love them so and it certainly was hard to leave them all behind again (but wonderful to be back with Josiah!)
I want to give a huge shout-out to all the bloggers who filled this space while I was gone! Thank you Sylvia (Hamburg), Annika (Finland), Corrie (Dallas), Alyx (Frankfurt), Natalia (France), Igor (Paris), Tina (Costa Rica), and Kate (London). The Summer Vacation Tour was very well received and I plan to continue to feature locations from time to time as I receive submissions. So if you want to show off your part of the world, check out the requirements here and then email me!
Alright then, so what else has been happening across the interwebz while I was away?
Well, Aveline was featured on Baby Blackbird’s Mini Street Style! Check it out and leave some comment love. :)
Also, I’ve been continuing my weekly series at the Babiekins Magazine Blog, in which I show you how to dress your little one just like (a stylish version of) a story book character. Here are the most recent books and looks:
- Get the Look: If you Give a Pig a Party
- Get the Look: Who Wants to be a Poodle? I Don’t
- Get the Look: Bread and Jam for Frances
- Get the Look: Eloise in Paris
- Get the Look: My Forever Dress
Annnnnd….I’ve saved the best for last. :-D The summer issue of Babiekins Magazine was just released a couple of days ago, and I’m thrilled to say that not only have I joined the editorial team as Copy Editor…I’ve also written a little something about my childhood adventures! To read my summery piece in Babiekins Magazine Issue 9, scroll through to page 112, or go to the Table of Contents and click on “Fort Building”. I’m still giddy over seeing my work illustrated by the talented Gigi Rose Gray.
Be sure to scroll through all the lovely photography and editorials in this issue of the magazine, you really don’t want to miss it.
Whew, that was a lot to catch up on, and doesn’t even include my California adventures! I’ll be sharing some photos in the days to come. Ah, it’s good to be back.
So, what have I missed in your lives? Any blog posts from the past month you want me to see? Leave a link in the comments! xo
LIFE IN PHOTOS :: Meanwhile, on vacation…
Images used by permission; ©Nathan Munsey 2012.
LITTLE STYLE :: Delightful Map Dress from Mini Rodini
While researching* for my latest Get the Look post for the Babiekins Magazine blog, I came across this from Mini Rodini. Isn’t it just delightful? Ah, makes my heart happy. :)
*said with tongue firmly planted in cheek.
LITTLE STYLE :: How to Dress your Kids Like Dick and Jane, on the Babiekins Magazine Blog
Good morning, lovelies! This week’s children’s fashion feature is vintage-inspired. Click on over to the Babiekins Magazine blog to see how to dress your kids like Dick and Jane!
Shown: Amelie Dress and Bailey Shortall, both from Olive Juice
The Oaxacaborn Blog 