Raincoat Round Up

When we ended school for the term we were hanging on to the last days off summer and still sending the kids to school in shorts and t-shirts but it's time to accept summer is over and change our wardrobes over to winter ones.Below is my pick of Raincoats for the season.

Petit Bateau Boys Chartreuse Raincoat available here.

Mini Rodini spot Rain Jacket available here.

 

Supertrash clear PVC Raincoat available here. I've talked about this brand before here.

Stella McCartney rain jacket that folds into a super cute pouch.Available  here.

 

Pale Cloud Inez Raincoat.Available here.

And if you are looking for a Raincoat for yourself I love these Stutterheim Raincoats.

Printebebe

Whilst searching for some long-sleeved dresses for Allegra I came across this brand Printebebe.I can't explain how beautiful their clothing is.Exactly the sort of thing I love to dress my kids in.Really easy breezy beautiful pieces.The fabrics,the prints,the colours....can you tell I'm in love.haha.xx

Spoilt Rotten

Are you looking for a really special playhouse or play structure for your backyard?Spoilt Rotten is an amazing New Zealand made range of the BEST playhouse's I have ever seen.Castles,Pirate Ships,Cottages and clubhouses If you can imagine it they can build it.Plus they even make them for overseas so check them out here. You will not be disappointed.xx p.s sorry for so many photos I just love them all so much.

Mamy Factory

Have you heard of Mamy Factory? A very special clothing brand handknitted by French Grand-Mothers!love Hand Knitted baby clothes,but they are getting harder and harder to come by as not as many people knit these days.So I was so excited to discover this brand.Classic French styles with meticulous finishing.I especially love the rompers.

Numero 74

Hugo's sixth birthday is coming up in a few weeks and one of his requests is a Batman costume.I really don't like licensed kids gear,so my answer is this Numero 74 bat wings and mask.So much better don't you think? I can imagine him playing in it already.Buy one here.Have a look at the rest of the Numero 74 dress-ups while you are there.xx

Nanny Pickle

A slightly quirky yet beautiful collection of baby clothes and accessories, made from the softest blend of  organic cotton and bamboo.In colours such as Crème Brulee,Blueberry crumble and Berries and cream the fabrics truly are as yummy as they sound.Marlow had some Nanny Pickle  pants and they are one of my favourite things he has ever worn.

SHOPBOP+BORN FREE

An amazing collaboration between shopbop ,Born Free ,Vogue and 22 designers all mothers.They created an amazing collection currently being sold through shopbop, each pieces showcases original prints by New York based Artist Wangechi Mutu.Both womans pieces and childrens(matching mummy and me outfits anyone?)100 percent of the profits will go toward Born Free's mission to end Mother-to-Child HIV transmission at birth.The M.A.C AIDS Fund will match all donations and the total purchase price up to $500,000.So seriously guys let's all head over to shopbop and enjoy some shopping knowing you are doing some good.xx

NATURE baby

I've mentioned one of Nature baby's products here before,but seriously Nature baby's shop is just so amazing I thought it deserved a whole post.

You could make this store  your one stop shop and literally buy everything your baby/child needs from birth to five years of age.They have their own Nature baby brand which has the most amazing quality clothing and accessories,their own linen,towels and skincare products Which are good for your baby and the earth.Plus they have sourced the very best eco-friendly baby products from around the globe.If you live in Auckland you must visit their store it's just beautiful.Otherwise you can shopOnline.

Pequeno Tocon

Pequeno Tocon a brand that seriously makes my ovaries ache.It's a Spanish brand that caters only for babies up to six months.High quality fabrics,beautiful colour palette and THE sweetest rompers.

You can purchase all of these products plus more at smallable.

The Glow

Do you visit the The Glow?The Glow is an inspiring glimpse into the world's most fashionable mums.AND they have just released a book.It would make the perfect gift for any mum.I'm obsessed with the photography on this site, shot by the very talented Kelly Stuart.She just seem's to capture the essence of motherhood so well.If you haven't already check out there site.xx

Marlow's monthly picks

WEAR

Marlow turned two in February  and I'm still in denial about my baby growing up,so my favourite thing to dress him in is a onsie.And this one is my favourite I'm loving polka dots on both of my boys at the moment.



PLAY

Marlow loves these he can fiddle with them for ages.He has spent hours trying to get his little fingers to make them work.buy some here.

READ

We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen,He loves the sing song verses and has me reading this  to him on repeat.Check your local bookstore I'm sure it will be there.

Little Fashion Shoes

One thing I never skimp on are shoes,nothing ruins your day faster than a pair of uncomfortable shoes,and it is so important for developing feet to be in a good quality pair of shoes.So already being a fan of the  little fashion gallery clothing range I was excited to see they now have a shoe range.Check them out here.Made  in Spain using 100 percent leather in factories that specialized in making children's shoes.Quality guaranteed.How amazing are they,I can't decide which pair is my favourite I might have to buy them all for Allegra.

Sew Heart Felt

I love these ethically made rugs by Sew Heart Felt.Handmade in Nepal using natural materials by local Artisans.The details are amazing,I seriously can't decide which is my favourite.

NORO

I love this brand Noro I love the understated colour palette,the o so precious fabrics and such classic and chic styles.But being the accessories girl that I am, it's their accessories that I fell in love with.How amazing is this bag.

Nixie headpieces

How amazing are these headpieces by Nixie clothing.I'm in love I can just imagine the fun kids would create wearing them.Available here