CLOSE UP | Scotch Shrunk

HELLO MR.SHRUNK

Always easy to fall in love the coolness that is Scotch Shrunk. This summer's collection is another dose of awesome and Bucket and Spades for Kids has taken in a big chunk of it as usual. If you are looking for an edgy wardrobe with a keen eye for cool details for your boy, look no further.

CHECK OUT their new summer line up here.

OUTFIT | HER

There is so much in this outfit that I wish came in my size!! Have you seen the daughter label to Ruby Tuesday yet - Miss Ruby Tuesday? If not you should check it out as there is so much to love for the girls. This selection and more is available right now at Orange Mayonnaise.

1. Hopper Cardigan by Miss Ruby Tuesday / 2. Cookie Tunic Tee by Miss Ruby Tuesday / 3. Sneakers by Veja / 4. Scarf by Lindex / 5. Camo leggings by Zadig & Voltaire / 6. Tote bag by Miss Ruby Tuesday.

OUTFIT | Lil Missie

Since I received several emails on the little mini outfit last week I thought I would set one up for the little missies out there. Here is a wild outfit for an adventurous little girl..

1. The Cove hat from fallenBROKENstreet / 2. Shady Tee by Munsterkids / 3. Paradise pants by Munsterkids / 4. Golden Isle Crew by Munsterkids / 5. Wooden Eagle toy by Ostheimer / 6. Stone sneakers by AKID

OUTFIT | Mini

I love the fun clothes coming from Munsterkids and their mini range is always full of rad outfits for the little boys, like this outfit for the dino loving little man.

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1. First Words Tee / 2. Stampede Leggings / 3. All Bones Jumper / 4. Born Free pillow from Pony Rider / 5. Sneakers from Tip Toey Joey.

OUTFIT BABY | GRAPHIC POP

OH.. there's no hiding it. I have such a weak spot for some graphic, bold clothes on the minis. If you are like me and like a bit of contrast, you should check out the online shop FOURMONKEYS. Based in Austria, but shipping worldwide there is something for everyone. The Minimalist, The Rocker, The Chic or the Colourful.

As the weather is slowly getting warmer over here, in Europe the Autumn is drawing nearer so I thought I would pick out a nice warm outfit for a baby and a few goodies from their selections. Enjoy! Click on links for shopping source:

1. Yay tattoo by Tattly / 2. Knitted Beanie by Tiny Cottons / 3. Brushed Teddy Sweater by Mingo. / 4. Time to Hibernate Blanket by Tiny Cottons / 5. Dombo Cup by Gispen / 6. Uffie Doll by Luckyboy Sunday / 7. Robot money box by KG Design / 8. Knitted Triangle Pants by Tiny Cottons / 9. Shoes by AKID / 10. Bunting by Fabelab / 11. Brrrr socks by Tiny Cottons.

OUTFIT | Green Vibes

With Spring and Summer comes the urge for a new beginning! Nothing says just that as the colour green.... here is some items that give us that green vibe happening.

1. Storm Navy tee by munsterkids / 2. Van Boardies by munsterkids / 3. Silver Cap Hoodie by munsterkids / 4. Cruiser board by Globe / 5. Half Cab shoes by Vans / 6. True white headphones by Urbanears / 7. Thunder Struck Cap by munsterkids.

ART | Munsterkids Collab

If there is a brand that some how personifies the little urban legends out there then it has to be Australian Munsterkids. When we moved Down Under it was one of the brands that quickly caught my attention and I loved their graphic styles. Since then munsterkids have added both missie (the girl line) and mini & lilmissie (for the little ones). We have numerous of munster threads in both my boys and my girls wardrobe and when I got a chance to illustrate for the label last year it was a bit of a dream come true. 

Out in stores now is their SS15 (Southern hemisphere collection) and FW15 ( North hemisphere) Children of the Sea. The top images features a few of the illustrations I got to draw for this line. It was also nice to feature one of my photographs (bmx closeup) which was anything but easy to get (felt like I had to tie a knot on myself to get that nice sharp focus on the back tire :). The below image is a few of the illustrations I did for the previous summer collection. The cool little flatlay pic comes from Free and Wild Child (Which is another wonderful blog you should check out if you are interested in kids fashion.) 

To check out the entire range from munsterkids please visit their website here

:: MUNSTERKIDS ::

INTERIOR | Mark Tuckey + Cotton On

OK folks...this is another great collaboration I am looking forward to! Iconic Australian designer Mark Tuckey has teamed with Cotton On to create a bespoke homewares collection. The collection will include: 

• EAT – All things for the kitchen, including wooden bowls, chopping blocks, platters and tea towels

• DRINK – All vessels to drink from, including mugs, glasses and dog bowls

• RELAX – All things that help you create a space to relax in, including blankets and throws, cushions, ottomans and beanbags, scented candles, wall hooks and wooden clocks

• STORE – Everything you need to help get your home in order, including storage jars, laundry baskets, tote bags, overnight bags and storage bags

• BATHE – All things you want in the bathroom, including bathmats and bathrobes

• SLEEP –All things for the bedroom, including duvet sets, sheets and pillowcases, blankets and cushions

According to the press release, the collection "combines optimistic and effortless design with pared-back Australian simplicity and features quality natural materials such as cotton, linen and timber."

Cotton On General Manager Felicity McGahan said expanding into the homewares market marks its first brand partnership. "We're incredibly excited to be partnering with one of the country's iconic design brands to create accessories for your home that reflect our honest, relaxed, quintessentially Australian style."

Mark and Louella Tuckey said they were drawn to partner with Cotton On because of the brand's quintessentially Australian style.

"We're excited about the opportunity to design a fun, relaxed and accessible collection with Cotton On that will allow us to introduce the Mark Tuckey brand to customers and homes throughout Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and South Africa. The collection is based on a natural palette with pops of colour and a focus on good, clean design at affordable prices."

Mark Tuckey + Cotton On retails from $14.95 for a Twin Mug Set.

The collection will be available online from Friday 3 July 2015 and in select Cotton On stores in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and South Africa from Wednesday 8 July 2015.

OUTFIT | Baby

An outfit for those colder days we are having. It's always nice to layer up and why not with some of these cute items...

1. Baby jumpsuit by Bobo Choses / 2. Wool vest by Mamy Factory  / 3. Indian feet moccasins by Little Indians  / 4. Sleepy head cashmere set by Acorn 

OUTFIT | Pretty in Pink

Sometimes you need a bit of pink in your life, and this soft palette of dusty pink is my favourite! Team it up with a bit of burgundy and you will have a nice pop of contrast that will set off the whole outfit.

Find all items here:

1. Firefly headband by Tutu Du Monde / 2. Heart top by R'belle / 3. Skirt by R'belle / 4. Magic hi-tops sneakers by MAA shoes. / 5. Knitted vest by R'belle / 6. Leggings by R'belle

Right now you can get a great SPEND & SAVE offer from Buckets and Spades on both R'belle and Shrunk. 20% OFF when you spend $100 on full price items code : save20 and 25% OFF when you spend $200 on full price items code: save25.  

This offer is valid until May 19th.

TREND | Animal Cuteness

One of the trends that never seem to grow old is the animal theme on kids clothes. I love it, the kids love it and it is something that most likely will appeal to all ages. NY label Oeuf NYC has tapped into some serious cuteness with their animal prints and knits this season.

Find them for both kids and babies over at Orange Mayonnaise.

OUTFIT | HEY BOY

A cool weekend outfit for a boy who loves a touch of colour! Click to shop.
1. Tropics Cap by Munsterkids / 2. Surf tee by Finger in the Nose / 3. Ewan denims by Finger in the Nose / 4. Hank sweater by Finger in the Nose / 5. Sneakers by Veja / 6. Backpack by Herschel.

SMALL FASHION | Rain rain go away...

We have had a few days of rain so it only makes sense the fashion follows!! Here are a few items that goes perfectly hand in hand with our current forecast...

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1. Bicycle sweater by Emile et Ida / 2. Rain tee by Emile et Ida / 3. Bicycle backpack by Emile et Ida / 4. Rain sweater by Emile et Ida.

BRAND WATCH | baobab AW15

Welcome to another brand watch! This time I'd like to show you another great label from Australia, that has a strong focus on organic fuss free clothing for kids. 

Meet baobab - every season they make a collection of clothes for kids that are stylish but 'wearable' and super comfy. Made from soft but durable fabric. The range caters for baby (3months-2yrs) girls (2yrs-10yrs) and boys (2yrs-6yrs). This seasons colours are vibrant and ‘pop out’ with the custom designed prints in ‘house of cards’, ‘abstract shapes’, ‘brushstokes’ as well as an orginal series of animal placement prints on dresses and tees.

There's a focus on details - in the stitching, curved hem lines, the bell-sleeves, the raglan cuts, the ribbed necklines, the shell buttons, the oversized pockets and the wide cut tees. Their garments are made of 100% cotton and the majority of the knits are made from GOTS certified organic cotton - soft on the skin and good for the world!

baobab is designed in Australia and made by their wonderful team in India. They visit regularly and can guarantee that our clothing is ethically made by some amazing people. 

To check out their new AW15 range visit their online website here:

:: BAOBAB ::

OUTFIT | Kingdom of Cool

We are heading towards the winter season and I am not looking forward to it, instead I will linger on in the tropical universe and this outfit takes me right there!

1. Kingdom of Cool Tee by Bandit Kids / 2. Arizona light grey denim by I Dig Denim / 3. Vintage sleeveless hoodie by Zuttion / 4. Cruiser skateboard by OBfive / 5. Sneakers by Hummel / 6. Patch by Caroline Bosmans / 7. Fedora straw hat by cth mini / 8. Wyatt sunglasses by Milk & Soda.

OUTFIT | MINGO. + I DIG DENIM + CONVERSE

There is packing going on lately...we can't wait until school break is here! We are going off on a little Island adventure and half of the joy is just packing for it... the anticipation for some relaxing days in a gorgeous house by the sea gets us through these last, colder days.  So there of the outfit surge to the blog. Had to snap a shot of this simple yet stylish outfit for a boy (or a girl for that matter) Sometimes less really is more!

Top // MINGO. 
Shorts //  I DIG DENIM
Sneakers // CONVERSE

OUTFIT | I Dig Denim

Our denim crush from Sweden I Dig Denim is our go-to denim solution, and this season we are lucky because they have tapped into some designs that will fit both warm and cold season. I love that they have also decided to turn down the saturation and put out a black and grey palette as well. These garments is a mix of everything we love. A dash of vintage will go a long way and will only look better the more they are worn. Here are some of our favourite pieces from this SS15 season.

1. ORLANDO jacket / 2. TRISTAN tee / 3. ARIZONA denim / 4. OZZY sleevless hoodie / 5. NORTON jacket / 6. SNEAKERS by Golden Goose.

OUTFIT | Graphic POP

There is nothing better than a bit of colour to pop you out of the dull season that Autumn / Winter can be, here are few styles I think would be great to take you and your baby through the darker season!

1. Ziggy Jumpsuit by Minti / 2. Bugaboo Chameleon Complete pram / 3. Little Monster Tee by Minti / 4. Vinyl toy by Artoyz / 5. Towel by Bobo Choses / 6. Walker Clown Fish UGG boots by EMU Australia.

OUTFIT | Mini

Looking for a cool outfit for that little mini monster of yours? Here is what would be high on my list if I had a little cheeky one running around...

1.  Wars Hoodie by munsterkids / 2. Snaggle Track Pant by munsterkids / 3. Pompom beanie by Minti / 4. Jabber Jaw Long sleeve by munsterkids / 5. Ladery sneakers by Tip Toey Joey / 6. Cubebot, natural by Areaware.

OUTFIT | Wild One

I have fallen head over heals for these gorgeous wild gym suits by Popupshop. It is the perfect piece to put on your wild one and here are a few other items that would go like a charm with it! Grrrowl!

1. Lion gym suit by Popupshop / 2. Starling Headband by Tutu Du Monde / 3. Golden shoes by Anniel / 4. Dance skirt by Bobo Choses.