NEW IN | Ten C. Mid Lace by 10 IS

Sometimes sneakers are more than just sneakers. When they can take the sparkle of a nice ballet flat and transform it into the most comfortable sneaker then it is all kinds of wonderful. French shoe label 10 IS keeps on doing the impossible. I have a girl that would rather wear the ballet flats but when it comes to their sneakers she is always an avid fan on zipping them on!

These Ten C. Mid Lace in soft metallic leather are perfect for any outfit and has a wonderful shine that makes the shoe envy in me wish they would come in size 40! (oh yes.. big foot over here! These beauties comes in size EU 24-38 so I just missed out). They come with a chrome free inner leather lining and removable leather insock and sturdy/long lasting rubber sole. They got a smart zip on the side to make them easier to get on and off without re-doing the laces. These shoes run true to size and are available at an array of stores.

To find the closest stockist to you, simply visit their stockist page here.    

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UP CLOSE | 10 IS SS15

Looking for some sturdy sneakers that not only look good but has a high level of comfort? Then check out these canvas hi-tops from French 10 IS (Ten-is).

We have had several of these sneakers over the years and they never disappoint!  10 IS is a contemporary and urban brand, where each piece, made from the finest materials and is designed to meet the needs of children. They offer authentic and functional models and their aim is to create sneakers which are both durable, comfortable, and attractive.

Their new SS15 collection entitled “In the Middle Of Nowhere” is a spontaneous and contemporary collection, drawn from a place out of time, inspired from many sources.

The classic 10 MID CUT (photographed above) is a chino version with a canvas outer lining and a soft, removable chrome-free leather insock for extra comfort.  The great inner zip comes up to the size of 34 and makes it that easier for quick get aways without any lace hassle. The shoe comes in size range: 22-38 EU.

For some great inspiration make sure you visit their wonderful JOURNAL.

SEE THE SS15 COLLECTION

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UP CLOSE | MAÁ SHOES

Every once in a while you come across something you feel you really need to show up close. These sneakers from MAÁ shoes are one of those things! 

MAÁ stands for Manuela, Amanda and Antonio: first names of three brother and sisters born and grown up in the middle of the Spanish shoe industry. Sons of entrepreneurs, they decided to make the difference and set new standards in the children shoe industry by creating their own fashion label. Different but similar at the same time, each of them brings his own personality and creativity to the stylish, cool and modern designs. Goodbye boring shapes and fade colors! Hello bold, bright, trendy and colorful designs! 

Handmade in Spain, these super cool sneakers are made out of the softest leather. Now when I say soft I really mean buttery soft! Most sneakers that are made out of leather feel hard, but MAÀ have manged to keep the same softness as suede but it also have the durability that only strong leather has. Comfortable and stylish, they are practical to wear and fasten on the front with laces for tightening and have a zip on the side which makes them easy to slip on. They also have a proper thick sole which offers plenty of support for growing feet.

We had the chance to try out these El Dorado sneakers and before we take them through the urban landscape I wanted to make sure you saw them in their pristine glory! You can find these and more models in Australia over at Buckets and Spades who ship worldwide and also have them in store now.

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SHOP VISIT | Mr. Wolf Kids

It is not often I have time to visit stores these days, especially not wonderful little stores that are filled to the brim with amazing little gems that you seem to need to pick up and admire from a close range. Most of my shopping these days happens online, but every now and then I get to visit a brick and mortar shop and then the enjoyment knows no limits. The other week we were fortunate enough to be in the neighborhood of Mr. Wolf Kids - A shop that seem to have stocked everything your curious young heart can desire! Toys, clothes, shoes all arranged in the most lovely way.

It is easy to loose track of time as you look through the shelves and explore their great selection of wonderful labels sourced from all over the world. Soft pillows and toys from Luckyboy Sunday (Denmark) Gorgeous clothes with fun prints from Bobo Choses (Spain) Magical garlands from Numero 74 (France) Creative wooden toys from Miller Goodman (England) and the list goes on.

Owned by the lovely Eve Adamidis, who has such a great eye for picking up the creme de la creme of all things coming from the small universe. Every corner is filled with little gems and it is hard not to want everything in this store. I had my kids with me and I soon found out it was impossible to leave without picking something up. We had filled our Easter holiday with great experiences in nature but hadn't had much time for any creative indoor time, so we found some great crafty super clay from Tiny Tribe that was the perfect item to bring home for two creative thirsty kids. 

We can really recommend a store visit to Mr. Wolf Kids but make sure you have at least 30 min to spare because you will need it going through this treasure trove of goodies. As you step through the doors you instantly feel the years falling off your shoulders and you become a kid again. It is not hard to see why it is such a popular shop for both parents and kids!

VISIT THE SHOP 

Mr. Wolf
No 5 The Mall, LWR Templestowe, 

Victoria, Australia

VISIT ONLINE

www.mrwolfkids.com.au

THINGS WE LOVE | Once upon a time in Space!

It is Sci-fi love on the highest level. The look on the boy when he saw this tee arriving the other day was priceless. Big gaping mouth and massive eyes for a whole minute until finally one word came out of his mouth.... ZAP! Yep, I hear ya... there is a whole lot of zap on that tee buddy.

Not a big gun fan in general but I can see how a kids brains kicks off when they see old classic ray guns. There is so much imagination put into them and they all scream out adventure in space! It's a major TEE crush for us. It also comes in a sweater version.

Find it here:
DALTON RAYGUN TEE by FITN

CLOSE UP | Scotch Shrunk AW15

It is always such a treat having a closer look at Scotch Soda and their kids range, Scotch Shrunk & Scotch R'belle. I had to shoot another close up just to show all the amazing details they put into each and every garment. I love the great outdoors feeling they got to their new range and we picked up this cool outfit combo at Buckets and Spades. Each season they also add some cool things like stickers or tattoos, or even masks that accompanies the swing tags. These knuckle tattoos are all kinds of awesome!

SHOP OUTFIT:
Rock check shirt // Camo zip hoodie // Norwegian Beanie // Mercer Jean Oasis.

Close Up | Beautiful Blue

It is hard to not hug the postman when he delivers parcels like this. An orange parcel all the way from The Netherlands and Orange Mayonnaise, packed with beautiful blue items we ordered. Both my kids have a love for the colour blue (although pink and green is also high on the list) and this time around we found some cool tones to satisfy even the most picky blue lover. A bit of monochrome items also sneaked in, which you always can find a reason for.

Here is what we bought:
Super soft vintage Laureus Sweatshirt by Bobo Choses / Don't Grow Up tee by Mini & Maximus / Spiked super hero hoodie by Beau LOves / Echo Park Skirt by Bobo Choses / Long gloved Zip Hoodie by Nununu / Underwear set by Beau LOves / Honey skirt by Stella McCartney / Cat tights by Stella McCartney.

Close Up | Munsterkids

We are loving these backpacks by munsterkids. With names like Jungle Pack and Spillage, you get an idea of the playful patterns they have used. I had fun styling them for a shoot and they always seem to be the perfect companion when we go out on our adventures.

They have the perfect inner pocket which is perfect for more delicate items such as an ipad and it comes with a nice sized outer pocket as well. Made from a 100% sturdy cotton canvas it also has a padded base and adjustable shoulder straps which makes them perfect for all ages. If you like the munster spirit then check out their new accessories in their online shop, which now contains everything from bedding, beanbags, caps, beanies etc.

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Close Up | Bobo Choses - A Day in LA

It was a happy mail day today, and our first purchases of the newly released Bobo Choses collection A Day in LA arrived. There is something so wonderfully vintage with all these garments that it is instant love. It is like they have already been worn and loved to the point where it is soft and just perfect to wear.

Both the kids and myself love the prints and there is never any arguments on who gets what because the unisex approach of the prints and colours makes it easy to pass down to the little brother, so we get a lot of wear out of our BC clothes. Here are the links to a couple of our favourites.

Bird longsleeve / Super peanut Sweatshirt / Chateau Marmot Sweatshirt / Echo Park tote bag.