Native

We got a little something in the mail today from Minibots. Among the nice things we bought were a pair of red Jefferson, Native shoes for M. I have seen them for awhile, but always hesitated because I have a bit of a picky shoe user in my 5 year old. Anything that is big around the ankle or that "wobbles" she simply opts not to wear. I guess that is because this girl is a mover and a shaker. We have serious ants in the pants syndrome here ;). So I was a bit worried that the Natives would end up in the pile of "not working" shoes that simply has been put away to be tried on little brother.

Well as the pictures reveal, the Natives were a BIG HIT. They stuck on the foot and stood the test of motion this afternoon. I do believe we have a new pair of favorites!

INSPIRATION | Cate Parr

UK-born fashion illustrator Cate Parr has a way with water colour that is for sure. Anybody who have tried various art forms know that painting with water colour is perhaps one of the most challenging ones. Cate Parr seem to have mastered that to the teeth. Her beautiful fashion images are full of grace and has a rare sense of ethereal quality. I can really loose myself in these images - it doesn't take long until you start daydreaming while looking for those familiar details of a neck, an eye or the curve of a lip...

visit: cateparr.com

Baby's First Xmas

Little Fashion Gallery has made a pretty wonderful list for a Baby's First Xmas!!
Check it out here...

DIY | Bat Wings

I found this awesome DIY Bat Wings over at My Poppet.

"These bat wings are a fun and really easy to make addition to any dress up box. They only took me around ten minutes to whip up with some black lycra fabric I had laying about in m sewing room. Only one seam is required which you can do by hand if you don't have a sewing machine" - My Poppet.

Check it out.

Keeping up

I did an attempt to follow in my boy's footsteps today and I can tell you it wasn't easy! This little man is on the move! How can so tiny little legs run so fast?? I needed a good size take away coffee to just keep up with him... We checked out ants, flowers, butterflies, rocks, the beach and the playground by the waterfront. We got a good dose of sunshine but it is still windy by the beach walk. Amazing that we have had so many days with just 16c in summer time, slightly strange for this part of the world.

Have a nice weekend out there!

ADA ADA | Brand Watch

I am truly in love with this label. The colour palette is all about understated style - warm greys, cool blues and just the right amount of black in there to create some nice balance. All the fabrics are chosen for their comfort and quality and from what I hear incredible soft to wear.

Ada Ada was created by three very creative sisters, Miriam, Ada and Ayelet Bernstein, who are based in Israel. Miriam studied photography at the Parsons School of Design in New York, and Ada studied textile design and pattern making in Israel. By fusing their talents together they have created a truly unique label that embodies their sophisticated design philosophy - Natural fabrics, classic colour lines and clean designs. They also ensure that the manufacturing process is done under fair trade conditions. I have decided to show you a little bit from both the Summer 11 & and Winter 11 collection since my Australian readers will have summer right now and my European readers will have winter.

The winter collection is inspired by the vast depth of the galaxy and the glimmer of its stars.

Ada Ada can be found worldwide. For a complete stockist list email: info@adaada.net, In Australia you can soon find Ada Ada at Minibots.

Visit: ADA ADA

Sofia Sobeide

More great stuff found on Etsy. How adorable are these crocheted soft toys by Sofia Sobeide. All animals are crocheted in 100% wool, have safety eyes and embroidered mouth and nose. Check out her Etsy page for more cute creatures of joy!
via {Kid} Independent.