1/2/3/4 | Minibots

The olive & black combo is definitely a hot trend this season. Here are 4 favourites from Minibots amazing selection.

1. Don't Grow Up onesie by Mini & Maximus / 2. Black garland by Felt Foxes / 3. Black shoes from Natives / 4. Zig Zag leggings from Mini & Maximus.

Baby Style | For the Love of Grey!

Sometimes it's good to turn down the saturation and feast your eyes on something calming and cool like grey! I never get tired of grey, match it with white and a pair of worn in jeans and you got a fresh start to the day. Here are some of my favourite grey threads for a baby.

1. Pale Nulle soft toy by Luckyboy Sunday / 2. Moon jumpsuit by Popupshop / 3. Soft crown by Ouef / 4. Moon jumpsuit by Soft Gallery / 5. Knitted hoodie by Ketiketa / 6. Sweater pocket by Just Bo / 7. Wooly boots by Le Petit fils du Cordonnier / 8. Racoon onesie by Soft Gallery / 9. Hat with ears by Beau LOves / 10. Mittens by Mini Rodini / 11. Beanie by Nico Nico / 12. Star onesie by Nununu / 13. Knitted cardigan by Zadig & Voltaire / 14. Blanket by Zadig &Voltaire.

Outfit Girl | Orange Mayonnaise

I love when you can find an entire outfit in one place. Orange Mayonnaise is one of those shops! Here is an outfit that would fit most ages in girls, that I think is really nice. All items except the shoes are available at Orange Mayonnaise.

1. Ear hat by Mini Rodini / 2. Sleeveless Fleece Fur by Bobo Choses / 3. Sweat Top by Emile et Ida / 4.  Leather bag by Bobo Choses / 5. Lurex Leggings by Emile et Ida / 6. Skirt by Emile et Ida / 7. Jodpur boots by Pom d'Api.

STYLE | Fade to Black

I have always thought there is something quite nice about vintage/faded black. It is like there seem to be a story behind the fabric, adventures that have slowly faded the favorite black tee or hoodie into a worn, loved look. Here are a few items I would love to have for my own adventures boy (or hubby for that matter if it came in his size!).

1. Dalton tee by Finger In The Nose / 2. Button up hoodie by Frank & Lu / 3. Sacre Bleu drop crotch pants by Mini & Maximus / 4. Sneakers by Golden Goose / 5. Beanie by Vans / 6. Little American backpack by Herschel.

Outfit | Little Rocker

For the little dude with a lot of attitude!! Have you visited A Little Bit of Cheek? If you got a little boy or girl with a love for the wild side you have to pay this shop a visit. It is jam packed with clothes and items for the little rocker. Here is a outfit that would make most rock stars jealous, straight from the shelves of A Little Bit of Cheek (minus the converse).

1. Skull tee by Nununu / 2. Army Castro cap by Monster Baby / 3. Frankie Ray sunglasses / 4. Mini skulls leggings by Nununu / 5. Lullaby renditions by Pearl Jam by Rockabye Baby / 6. Hi converse / 7. Guitar backpack by A Little Bit of Cheek.

Monochrome Love

Feeling the monochrome love lately so here is a round up of some of my favorites out there right now.

1. Shy Dance Cape by Two Els // 2. Bloomers by Aarekid // 3. Sailor Jack Doll by Lucky Boy Sunday // 4. No tee by Nununu // 5. Arrow temporary tattoos by Tattly // 6. Sacre blue sweatshirt by Mini & Maximus // 7. Tiny sharks Cap by Mini & Maximus // 8. Fragment bell dress by New Generals // 9. Lay Low Pants by Mini & Maximus // 10. Blanks raglan long sleeve by Munster // 11. Triangle Basket by Ferm Living // 12. Mesmerised book from Katey Love.

The Brand @ My Little Square

The new Spring / Summer 13 collection from The Brand has just landed at My Little Square. They have managed to pick my favorite styles from this collection and the marl grey and royal blue looks perfect together.

Right now you can get 20% OFF this collection (or better yet storewide!!) since My Little Square is celebrating turning 2! The offer is valid from today 18th - 21April so be quick if you want to find a certain size or label. Use code: BDAY2 at checkout.

1. GREY FLOUNCE DRESS // 2. GREY MARL ANCHOR TEE // 3. THICK COTTON ANCHOR SKIRT // 4. GREY BOW TEE // 5. BLACK SKINNY JEANS // 6. GREY MARL PREDATOR TEE // 7. BLUE ARMY SHORTS // 8. BLUE ARMY SHIRT // 9. SAND COTTON JACKET.

Outfit | Boy

If you want to bring in some colour into the boys wardrobe here is a kit that will do the trick.
1. Settlement kids navy/red backpack by Herschel Supply Co // 2. Orange Juice tee by Bobo Choses // 3. Sean Camel pants by Little Paul & Joe // 4. White sneakers by Converse // 5. Hooded sweater by Gray Label.

Brand Watch | Mini A Ture

Some inspirational layouts from Danish Mini A Ture's new collection. Beautiful pastel colours that are perfect for Spring/Summer or Autumn (depending where you are in the world :)

All items available at Oii barnkläder.

Girl Outfit | My Little Square

If there is one sort of pink that I can agree on with my daughter it is this dusty pink. And if you team it up with some charcoal then double yes!! Here is a nice outfit from My Little Square we both like:

1. Pink jersey tee by MERVEILLES // 2. Butterfly sweater by NEW GENERALS // 3. Black fringed shorts by MINI & MAXIMUS // 4. Natural leather belt by APRIL SHOWERS // 5. Moccie fringed boot by MINA SHOES.

Autumn/Winter Warmers

I have had a few inquires regarding jackets lately, and what my own kids will be wearing this Autumn/Winter, so I thought I would compile a list that I think would fit the Australian weather conditions. These 6 jackets are on the lighter side but will keep wind out and still be warm enough for most seasons. I am starting out with the boys and will make one for the girls soon as well. I hope you find some inspiration for your Autumn/Winter wardrobe for your little boys if you are on the search for a good jacket at the moment.

1. Sand Cotton Jacket by THE BRAND // 2. Pico Jacket by MINI RODINI // 3. Madness Jacket by MUNSTER KIDS // 4. Fleece Hoodie by NOVA STAR // 5. Fleece lined hoodie by WITCHERY KIDS // 6. Jacket by H&M

Favorite Picks

Some absolutely wonderful things picked from the lovely selections of our sponsors, My Little Square, Minibots, Mini & Maximus and Scandinavian Minimall.

1. Orange Juice Shopper bag by Bobo Choses / 2. Shark Beach Linen by Mini & Maximus / 3. Flamingo Dress by Mini Rodini (size 12mth - 3yrs) or (6yr-9yr) / 4. Yellow Porcelain bowl by Mr & Mrs Clynk / 5. Fox poster by Silke Bode / 6. Cheetah Surf onesie by Mini & Maximus / 7. Family Bear Poster by Zü / 8. Lemons Bikini by Bobo Choses / 9. Star Grey Lito Scarf by April Showers / 10. Anchor Outfit set by Nice Things Mini / 11. Nia Jersey Dress by Indikidual / 12. Ash Scooby Shorts by Jack n'a qu'un oeil.

Zara Boy Outfit

Comfy & Stylish outfit, entirely picked from Zara's boy department.
1. Parka with pockets / 2. Tiger Tee / 3. Plush trousers / 4. Colourblock Neckercheif / 5. Faded plimsols shoes.

Hipp Hipp...

HOORAY!! Scandinavian Minimal is turning 2 this week and that they are celebrating in big style. Here are a few of my favorites from their amazing selection that they are now offering 20 % OFF on. I have picked styles from Beau Loves, Bobo Choses, Petit by Sofie Schnoor, Petibo, Mini Rodini, April Showers and Fine Little Day.  This includes everything on their website, even new spring collections. Simply use the code happybirthday2 in the discount box before check out.

This code is valid from Tuesday 26 March until end of Friday 29 March 2013.

10 Minutes With...

Welcome to another 10 Minutes With interview from the land of online fashion! It has been awhile since our last one, but we are kicking it back in high style with a fresh interview with a new Australian online shop called Hipkin!

Born in Melbourne, Hipkin makes finding that unique kids fashion piece, outfit or entire wardrobe, easy and enjoyable. The site is the brainchild of childhood friends Katie and Bec and hipkin’s ethos centers on finding super-cool, functional street wear for boys and girls. Tag along for a little behind the scenes experience on what it takes to run Hipkin, and what got it all started...

Can you tell us a little bit about how Hipkin started? What is your inspiration, and how did you come up with the name? 

The idea for Hipkin came about when my first daughter was about 18 months old. With an English husband, our family frequently traveled overseas, mainly to Europe, and I started to find and collect simple, stylish kids’ clothes that I just hadn’t seen in Australia. My best friend, Sarah Gilsenen, who is a denim designer for Rolla’s, found lots of amazing miniature denim and vintage from her travels to Sweden and the US, and brought them back for my girls (Milla 5, Yvie 2). My sister Nicky Whelan, an actress based in LA, was also regularly posting her nieces gorgeous organic clothing and vintage denim.
 
Back in Melbourne I was constantly asked by parents at the park, Library and my local coffee shop where I got my kids’ clothing. I found mothers often complaining about the lack of quality denim, in particular for boys. With my love for fashion, (having studied fashion design in London, working, most notably, with Paul Smith), 2 young girls as my muses and denim being a staple in our household, I realized there was a gap in the market.

Getting back in touch with high school friend Bec, whose family are big  travelers also, saw Hipkin come to life.  Having 2 young boys, (Harper 3, Jack 9 months) a very keen interest in boys’ fashion, and a background in finance, Bec was the perfect business partner. Together we felt inspired to share these great global brands and finds with Australian parents.  Our ethos is to source and hand-pick the best children’s brands from around the globe, making them easily accessible for Australian customers.
 
The name wasn’t an easy task. Like our brands and our philosophy, we wanted the name to be simple and appealing to a broad audience, and while we knew it had to relate to children we didn’t want anything fluffy or babyish. Essentially it took a lot of experimentation, months of writing down words and waiting for the right combination.

‘Hip’ and ‘Kin’ were both words which kept popping up and when the two eventually came together we knew we had it; a name that succinctly and instantly denoted all the things we were about; family and cool clothes, and with a slightly elfin ring to it, which perfectly suited the many Scandinavian brands we stock.

I love how you handpick your favorite labels from around the world, what do you look for when picking unique labels for Hipkin?

When searching for brands, we look for ranges that are simple, fuss- free, different and clean-cut. We also strive for the right combination of an adult streetwear sensibility with an element of fun and functionality, remembering after all that it’s for kids.  We love denim, (good quality and vintage), and are big on gender-neutral; black for boys and girls. No fluffy baby pinks and blues at Hipkin!.

Hipkin is a true boutique range; we see our market as parents who are fashion-conscious yet still want kids to be kids, and it’s our job to source the best labels from around the world and create the best edit so they don’t have to do the hard work.

Your style section on your website is so great and full of inspirations, if you could pick a favorite outfit for a boy and a girl from the selection of Hipkin what would it be?

This is tough!  we really do love all our brands and clothes. For a boy a simple pair of I dig denim jeans with a Fred Perry stripe tee is always a winner, and my girls love a Tuss skirt with a Cheap Monday skull tee and Vintage denim Jacket. For baby, you can’t go past a Mini Rodini onsie with Cheap Monday baby jeans.

 
What is the best thing about owning your own children's wear shop?

Incorporating work into our home life and working towards that elusive balance. Being mums with young kids, we need to be flexible with our time, so after we’ve done the school run and gotten the kids fed and off to be, quite often we’re working from 7pm till midnight. Having access to beautiful kids’ clothes and getting to share our finds with our loyal customers is so fulfilling. Also we pride ourselves on our unique hand delivery service to local parents, same day – Mums love this!

You are the first store to carry my favorite Scandinavian denim label, I Dig Denim in Australia, what made you want to focus on high quality denim wear?

When creating Hipkin we surveyed a lot of our friends with kids and found good quality denim, especially for boys was very hard to come by. We found i dig denim on a Scandinavian website and fell in love with the brand, with its unique cuts and styles in different weathered washes. When we received our first order we couldn’t believe how amazing the quality was. Like an adult pair of designer jeans in miniature sizes, not a single detail was missing, yet the styles are so simple and refreshing.

 
 If could could sum up Hipkin in 3 words, what would they be?

Cool, Fresh, Simple.

What can we expect from Hipkin in the near future, any dreams, plans or new labels arriving? 

Hipkin, having launched only this year, is excited to have some fantastic new labels coming on board very soon; Acne Miniature from Sweden – new in Australia, super high quality and stylish denim and sweats, BOBO CHOSES from Spain – stunning collections that are simple, stylish yet quirky & fun, NUNUNU from Israel – very cool and new to Australia with lots of black, stars, skulls and geometric shapes, POPUPSHOP from Denmark – organic high quality basics that are classic and timeless.  We are also thrilled to be getting Minnetonka – from the USA, original moccasin suede boots and shoes, images from the fringed boots on the Hipkin tumblr have been reblogged thousands of times. We know these shoes will be a bit a hit!

What we are looking forward to more than anything is Hipkin becoming the chosen destination for the best children’s streetwear from around the world, and continuing to provide inspiration for cool, busy parents everywhere.

A big thanks to Katie and Bec for sitting down and answer some questions for us. It is great to see more online shops opening up making it so easy to find some international, unique brands for the little hipsters out there.  

:: VISIT HIPKIN :: 

Boy Kit | Grey, blue & yellow

Here is a little collage for a nice, relaxed boy outfit. Personally I love when there is a bright colour dropped in a otherwise dark outfit. It is a little like the dot over the i!

1. Dalton, heather grey skate tee by Finger in the Nose / 2. Rain stop jacket by Finger in the Nose / 3. Jules Pants by Soft Gallery / 4. Saffron backpack by Baggu / 5. Speed Lace, Navy by 10IS.

Cool as the Ocean

There is a heat wave going on in Melbourne right now... a week of soaring temperatures makes me wish for the cool ocean. Here is a few pieces from the Indikidual SS13 collection, and some lovely saltwater sandals (which is 40% off at the moment) available at Minibots right now. Bug vest / Twist leggings / Bubble denim top / Swirl tee / Saltwater sandals.

See ya later Skater...

A little kit for the wheel hungry boys out there..
1. Skate rack crew by Munster Kids // 2. Beanie by Vans // 3.  Slim roy cords by Munster Kids // 4. Half Cabs by Vans // 5. Penny Skateboard.

Tone it Down

I am so loving the match up feature on Minibots website. So much inspiration and ideas on what would match together. Here is a tone down kit for a boy from their lovely selection.

York crest s/s tee by Nico Nico // Bazooka jean overdyed by Sudo // Lost Arc cardigan by Munster Kids // Jefferson shell white by Native Shoes.

Boy Outfit

The camo style is back in black this season, and I have to admit I like it. Here is an outfit I think would look great on a boy. Keeping the camo down to one item, these new 10IS Classic leather high tops would be a perfect choice. Easy zip up sides for quick slip-ons makes it even better! Pair it with some comfy baggy sweatpants like the No Falling Allowed pants by Mini & Maximus and a vintage look tee by Zara.  To keep the warm in, cosy up in a Parkas by H&M and slap a slouchy thick knitted beanie on the head. Also love the vintage looking messenger bag also from Zara. See below for shopping sources.

1. Khaki Parkas by H&M // 2. La Habana Tee by Zara // 3. No Falling Allowed pants by Mini & Maximus // 4. Knitted skull beanie by Zara // 5. Messenger bag by Zara // 6. Ten C Mid Lace Camo leather shoes by 10IS Classic.