Trend spotting { Full Moon }

The moon is back in full force, here are some moon prints on the fashion horizon. Moon is also one of the first words my son learned how to say, so here's to the moon!

1. White print sweatshirt - Ada Ada
   
2. Mocha print top - Ada Ada
3. Moon print - Lucky Fish
4. Steel print onesie - Ada Ada
5. Nightwear set - Popupshop
6. Grey Moon hooded vest - Ada Ada
   

INSPIRATION | Tom Frost

I am loving the work of Tom Frost. The Bristol illustrator uses everything from screen printing, acrylic paint, bits of wood, gocco machines, pencils, vintage Meccano and paper in his creations. I especially love his color schemes and quirky characters that oozes of charm! If you haven't heard of Tom Frost, I urge you to check out his blog! You can buy his creations here.

Now I have to figure out how to justify yet another cool character or toy in our house...

Henrik Vibskov

Danish designer Henrik Vibskov has followed in the colourful footsteps that seems to be the number one trend for kids at the moment. This collection is characterized by clear, strong colours and the popular loose fit velvet trousers for women has been translated into a children's style.

You can find this collection over at Kids of Luxury.

"Girls are Cool"

Sometimes the day throws challenges at you that you just haven't planned for. A couple of days ago we were on the train, when my daughter Mika spotted a transvestite. I could see her little mind was spinning, she tilted her head but said nothing. She looked down at the red shiny shoes all the way up to the blond long wig. After we went off on our stop she asked me.

"Mum, that boy was beautiful...
Yes, I replied.
Why was he wearing girls clothing?
Oh, I am sure he likes wearing them.
But he was a boy, can a boy be wearing girls clothes?
Yes, well, some boys like wearing them, they like feeling pretty and it makes them feel good. ( I was trying to think of the best thing to say in 33c heat and trying to get two kids quickly to a ice cream cake shop, and back without the cake melting).
I can understand that...they want to be like girls and girls are pretty cool and everybody should be allowed to feel a bit cool..."

And that was the end of that discussion... I had to laugh, I love how things are fairly simple for kids. There is no strangeness to want to feel good. The what-ever-works theory. I wish we adults had just a teeny tiny bit of their acceptance and understanding.

INSPIRATION | Franck Juery

Loving this polaroid series entitled "Aire de jeux" from photographer Franck Juery.
The Paris-based photographer’s polaroids of kids enjoying good old-fashioned summer fun has a retro ’50s quality that is down right inspiring...

Popupshop s/s 12

A quick peek at Popupshop's S/S 12 collection. Their latest looks feature some trends–fringe tees, new takes on camo and a brilliant Southwest sun-baked Desert Sunset color palette. Definitely a new take for Popupshop who up until now only maily focused on different muted hues and basic cuts loaded with comfort.

DIY: Pacman Halloween Garland

I am loving this pacman garland to bits. The wonderful blog Mini Eco will show you how to make your own right here. While we are at the subject of pacman try Googles version for free right here.